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Combined influence of gene-specific cord blood methylation and maternal smoking habit on birth weight (2013)
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Haworth, K. E., Farrell, W. E., Emes, R. D., Ismail, K. M. K., Carroll, W. D., Borthwick, H. D., …Fryer, A. A. (2013). Combined influence of gene-specific cord blood methylation and maternal smoking habit on birth weight. Epigenomics, 5(1), 37-49. https://doi.org/10.2217/EPI.12.72

Aim: Evidence suggests that folic acid intake affects birth weight and that these effects may be mediated via the fetal epigenome. Our previous array data indicate that methylation in human cord blood at gene-specific CpGs is associated with birth we... Read More about Combined influence of gene-specific cord blood methylation and maternal smoking habit on birth weight.

Steps to a better Belfast: physical activity assessment and promotion in primary care (2013)
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Heron, N., Tully, M. A., McKinley, M. C., & Cupples, M. E. (2014). Steps to a better Belfast: physical activity assessment and promotion in primary care. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48(21), 1558-1563. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-091581

Background Low physical activity (PA) levels which increase the risk of chronic disease are reported by two-thirds of the general UK population. Promotion of PA by primary healthcare professionals is advocated but more evidence is needed regarding ef... Read More about Steps to a better Belfast: physical activity assessment and promotion in primary care.

Social Participation Restriction Among US Adults With Arthritis: A Population-Based Study Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (2013)
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Theis, K. A., Murphy, L., Hootman, J. M., & Wilkie, R. (2013). Social Participation Restriction Among US Adults With Arthritis: A Population-Based Study Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Arthritis Care and Research, 65(7), 1059-1069. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.21977

Prognosis Research Strategy (PROGRESS) 3: prognostic model research (2013)
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Steyerberg, E. W., Moons, K. G., van der Windt, D. A., Hayden, J. A., Perel, P., Schroter, S., …Altman, D. G. (2013). Prognosis Research Strategy (PROGRESS) 3: prognostic model research. PLoS Medicine, e1001381 -?. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001381

Prognostic models are abundant in the medical literature yet their use in practice seems limited. In this article, the third in the PROGRESS series, the authors review how such models are developed and validated, and then address how prognostic model... Read More about Prognosis Research Strategy (PROGRESS) 3: prognostic model research.

The influence of employment social support for risk and prognosis in nonspecific back pain: a systematic review and critical synthesis (2013)
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Campbell, P., Wynne-Jones, G., Muller, S., & Dunn, K. (2013). The influence of employment social support for risk and prognosis in nonspecific back pain: a systematic review and critical synthesis. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 119 -137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-012-0804-2

PURPOSE: To examine the influence of employment social support type (e.g. co-worker, supervisor, general support) on risk of occurrence of low back pain, and prognosis (e.g. recovery, return to work status) for those who have low back pain. METHODS:... Read More about The influence of employment social support for risk and prognosis in nonspecific back pain: a systematic review and critical synthesis.

The risk of a subsequent cancer diagnosis after herpes zoster infection: primary care database study (2013)
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Cotton, S. J., Belcher, J., Rose, P., Jagadeesan, S. K., & Neal, R. D. (2013). The risk of a subsequent cancer diagnosis after herpes zoster infection: primary care database study. British Journal of Cancer, 108(3), 721-726. https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.2013.13

Background: Herpes zoster and cancer are associated with immunosuppression. Zoster occurs more often in patients with an established cancer diagnosis. Current evidence suggests some risk of cancer after zoster but is inconclusive. We aimed to assess... Read More about The risk of a subsequent cancer diagnosis after herpes zoster infection: primary care database study.

Musculoskeletal clinical assessment and treatment services at the primary-secondary care interface: an observational study (2013)
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Roddy, E., Zwierska, I., Jordan, K. P., Dawes, P., Hider, S. L., Packham, J., …Hay, E. M. (2013). Musculoskeletal clinical assessment and treatment services at the primary-secondary care interface: an observational study. British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), 63(607), E141-E148. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp13X663109

Background Management of musculoskeletal conditions in the UK is increasingly delivered in multidisciplinary clinical assessment and treatment services (CATS) at the primary–secondary care interface. However, there is little evidence concerning the c... Read More about Musculoskeletal clinical assessment and treatment services at the primary-secondary care interface: an observational study.

The clinical and cost-effectiveness of the BRinging Information and Guided Help Together (BRIGHT) intervention for the self-management support of people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease in primary care: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (2013)
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Blickem, C., Blakeman, T., Kennedy, A., Bower, P., Reeves, D., Gardner, C., …Rogers, A. (2013). The clinical and cost-effectiveness of the BRinging Information and Guided Help Together (BRIGHT) intervention for the self-management support of people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease in primary care: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 14(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-14-28

Background Improving the quality of care for people with vascular disease is a key priority. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has recently been included as a target condition for general practices to add to registers of chronic conditions as part of the... Read More about The clinical and cost-effectiveness of the BRinging Information and Guided Help Together (BRIGHT) intervention for the self-management support of people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease in primary care: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and chronic kidney disease progression: a systematic review (2013)
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Nderitu, P., Doos, L., Jones, P. W., Davies, S. J., & Kadam, U. T. (2013). Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and chronic kidney disease progression: a systematic review. Family Practice, 30(3), 247-255. https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cms086

Background. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely regarded as one risk factor, which influences chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression. However, previous literature reviews have not quantified the risk in moderate to severe CKD... Read More about Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and chronic kidney disease progression: a systematic review.

Can the London 2012 Olympics ‘inspire a generation’ to do more physical or sporting activities? An overview of systematic reviews (2013)
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Mahtani, K. R., Protheroe, J., Slight, S. P., Demarzo, M. M. P., Blakeman, T., Barton, C. A., …Roberts, N. (2013). Can the London 2012 Olympics ‘inspire a generation’ to do more physical or sporting activities? An overview of systematic reviews. BMJ Open, 3(1), e002058. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002058

Objective To examine if there is an increased participation in physical or sporting activities following an Olympic or Paralympic games. Design Overview of systematic reviews. Methods We searched the Medline, Embase, Cochrane, DARE, SportDISCUS... Read More about Can the London 2012 Olympics ‘inspire a generation’ to do more physical or sporting activities? An overview of systematic reviews.

Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice. (2013)
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Clarson, L., Nicholl, B. I., Bishop, A., Edwards, J. J., Daniel, R., & Mallen, C. (2013). Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice. Clinical Medicine Insights: Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders, 85 - 91. https://doi.org/10.4137/CMAMD.S12606

BACKGROUND: Despite being a highly prevalent chronic condition managed predominantly in primary care and unlike other chronic conditions, osteoarthritis (OA) care is delivered on an ad hoc basis rather than through routine structured review. Evidence... Read More about Monitoring Osteoarthritis: A Cross-sectional Survey in General Practice..