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The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot (2015)
Journal Article
Thomas, M. J., Peat, G., Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Moore, A., Menz, H. B., & Roddy, E. (2015). The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Arthritis Research and Therapy, 17, Article 178. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-015-0693-3

Introduction
The foot is largely overlooked in calls for better characterisation of clinical phenotypes in osteoarthritis (OA). Yet the midfoot complex in particular has the potential to provide important insights into OA pathogenesis given its cent... Read More about The epidemiology of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis in community-dwelling older adults: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.

Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Kuo, C., Grainge, M. J., Mallen, C., Zhang, W., & Doherty, M. (2015). Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis. Rheumatology, 54(12), 2145-2150. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev246

Objective. To examine the association between allopurinol use and all-cause mortality for patients with incident gout. Methods. We compared all-cause mortality in incident gout patients who received allopurinol for at least 6 months within the exposu... Read More about Effect of allopurinol on all-cause mortality in adults with incident gout: propensity score-matched landmark analysis.

German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. (2015)
Journal Article
Aebischer, B., Hill, J. C., Hilfiker, R., & Karstens, S. (in press). German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PloS one, 10(7), Article e0132068. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132068

Background
Although evidence based treatment approaches for acute low back pain are available, the prevention of persistent disabling symptoms remains a challenge. Subgroup targeted treatment using adequate screening tools may be a key component for... Read More about German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool..

X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams (2015)
Journal Article
Dicken, A., Evans, J., Rogers, K., Stone, N., Greenwood, C., Godber, S., …Zioupos, P. (2015). X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams. Physics in Medicine and Biology, 60(15), 5803 - 5812. https://doi.org/10.1088/0031-9155/60/15/5803

There is a compelling need for accurate, low cost diagnostics to identify osteotissues that are associated with a high risk of fracture within an individual. To satisfy this requirement the quantification of bone characteristics such as ‘bone quality... Read More about X-ray diffraction from bone employing annular and semi-annular beams.

German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. (2015)
Journal Article
Aebischer, B., Hill, J., Hilfiker, R., & Karstens, S. (2015). German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool. PLoS ONE, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132068

BACKGROUND: Although evidence based treatment approaches for acute low back pain are available, the prevention of persistent disabling symptoms remains a challenge. Subgroup targeted treatment using adequate screening tools may be a key component for... Read More about German Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the STarT Back Screening Tool..

A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). (2015)
Journal Article
(2015). A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study). Clinical Rehabilitation, 686 - 696. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215515593784

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy. DESIGN: Multi-centre pragmatic unblinded parallel group randomised controlled trial. SE... Read More about A self-managed single exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a randomised controlled trial (the SELF study)..

Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England (2015)
Journal Article
Yu, D., Peat, G., Bedson, J., & Jordan, K. P. (2015). Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England. Rheumatology, 54(11), 2051-2060. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kev231

OBJECTIVES: To estimate the consultation incidence of OA using population-based health care data in England and compare OA incidence figures with those derived in other countries. METHODS: A population-based health care database (Consultations in Pri... Read More about Annual consultation incidence of osteoarthritis estimated from population-based health care data in England.

Readability, Presentation and Quality of Allergy-related Patient Information Leaflets; A Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Study (2015)
Journal Article
Paudyal, P., Capel-Williams, G. M., Griffiths, E., Theadom, A., Frew, A. J., & Smith, H. E. (2015). Readability, Presentation and Quality of Allergy-related Patient Information Leaflets; A Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Study. https://doi.org/10.4172/2155-6121.1000213

Objective: Patient information leaflets (PILs) are widely used to reinforce or illustrate health information and to complement verbal consultation. The objectives of the study were to assess the readability and presentation of PILs published by Aller... Read More about Readability, Presentation and Quality of Allergy-related Patient Information Leaflets; A Cross Sectional and Longitudinal Study.

ISPD Cardiovascular and Metabolic Guidelines in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Part II – Management of Various Cardiovascular Complications (2015)
Journal Article
Wang, A. Y. M., Brimble, K. S., Brunier, G., Holt, S. G., Jha, V., Johnson, D. W., …Pecoits-Filho, R. (2015). ISPD Cardiovascular and Metabolic Guidelines in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Part II – Management of Various Cardiovascular Complications. Peritoneal Dialysis International: Journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis, 35(4), 388-396. https://doi.org/10.3747/pdi.2014.00278

Cardiovascular mortality has remained high in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) due to the high prevalence of various cardiovascular complications including coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy and dysfunction, heart failure, arrh... Read More about ISPD Cardiovascular and Metabolic Guidelines in Adult Peritoneal Dialysis Patients Part II – Management of Various Cardiovascular Complications.

Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot (2015)
Journal Article
Chatterton, B. D., Muller, S., & Roddy, E. (2015). Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot. Arthritis Care & Research, 996 - 1003. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22546

OBJECTIVE: To identify the population prevalence of posterior heel pain (HP), related disability, and associated factors. METHODS: A total of 9,334 adults ages =50 years were mailed a questionnaire. Participants reporting foot pain in the last month... Read More about Epidemiology of posterior heel pain in the general population: cross-sectional findings from the clinical assessment study of the foot.

The ‘ENHANCE’ long-term condition review: Identifying co-morbid joint pain, depression and anxiety in patients with long-term conditions (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Tan, V., Jinks, C., Porcheret, M., Chew-Graham, C. A., Cooper, V., Healey, E. L., …Finney, A. G. (2015, July). The ‘ENHANCE’ long-term condition review: Identifying co-morbid joint pain, depression and anxiety in patients with long-term conditions. Presented at Health Service Research Network conference (HSRN) Conference (Nottingham), Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, Nottingham, UK

A set of NF-?B-regulated microRNAs induces acquired TRAIL resistance in lung cancer. (2015)
Journal Article
Jeon, Y., Middleton, J., Kim, T., Laganà, A., Piovan, C., Secchiero, P., …Croce, C. M. (2015). A set of NF-?B-regulated microRNAs induces acquired TRAIL resistance in lung cancer. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 112(26), E3355 - E3364. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1504630112

TRAIL (TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand) is a promising anticancer agent that can be potentially used as an alternative or complementary therapy because of its specific antitumor activity. However, TRAIL can also stimulate the proliferation of c... Read More about A set of NF-?B-regulated microRNAs induces acquired TRAIL resistance in lung cancer..

Hospitalization among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study (2015)
Journal Article
Simmons, D., Yu, D., Bunn, C., Cohn, S., Wenzel, H., & Prevost, T. (2015). Hospitalization among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study. Future Hospital Journal, 2(2), 92-98. https://doi.org/10.7861/futurehosp.2-2-92

Integrated care has been postulated to result in improvements to diabetes outcomes, including reduced hospitalisation. The Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative (DICI) aimed to integrate primary, secondary and community diabetes care in East Cambridges... Read More about Hospitalization among patients with diabetes associated with a Diabetes Integrated Care Initiative: a mixed methods case study.

Economic evaluation alongside multinational studies: a systematic review of empirical studies (2015)
Journal Article
(2015). Economic evaluation alongside multinational studies: a systematic review of empirical studies. PloS one, e0131949 -?. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0131949

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: This study seeks to explore methods for conducting economic evaluations alongside multinational trials by conducting a systematic review of the methods used in practice and the challenges that are typically faced by the research... Read More about Economic evaluation alongside multinational studies: a systematic review of empirical studies.

The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis (2015)
Journal Article
Potts, J., Gray, L., Brady, E., Khunti, K., Davies, M., & Bodicoat, D. (2015). The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis. PloS one, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0126769

Aims
To determine the effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists compared with placebo and other anti-diabetic agents on weight loss in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods
Electronic searches were conduc... Read More about The Effect of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Mixed Treatment Comparison Meta-Analysis.

Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol (2015)
Journal Article
Heron. (2015). Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol. BMJ Open, e007849 - e007849. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-007849

Introduction Transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) and strokes are highly prevalent conditions. Stroke killed 5.7 million people worldwide in 2005 and is estimated to cause 6.5 million deaths globally in 2015. Stroke survivors are often left with consid... Read More about Systematic review of rehabilitation programmes initiated within 90 days of a transient ischaemic attack or 'minor' stroke: a protocol.

Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot (2015)
Journal Article
Thomas, M., Roddy, E., Rathod, T., Marshall, M., Moore, A., Menz, H., & Peat, G. (2015). Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 23(12), 2094-2101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2015.06.010

OBJECTIVE: To derive a multivariable diagnostic model for symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS: Information on potential risk factors and clinical manifestations of symptomatic midfoot OA was collected using a health survey and standardis... Read More about Clinical diagnosis of symptomatic midfoot osteoarthritis: cross-sectional findings from the Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot.