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Health Inequality and its link to HbA1c Test Recovery in a Developed Health Economy: In a 'Nearly Post COVID-19' World (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Heald, A., Holland, D., Duff, C. J., Scargill, J., Hanna, F., & Fryer, A. (2022, November). Health Inequality and its link to HbA1c Test Recovery in a Developed Health Economy: In a 'Nearly Post COVID-19' World. Poster presented at Society for Endocrinology BES 2022, Harrogate, United Kingdom

Background: We previously showed that in first 6 months of the UK Covid-19(C19) pandemic >6.6million HbA1c tests were missed, including 1.4million in people with diabetes(DM). Furthermore, C19 more significantly impacts people with DM / socioeconomic... Read More about Health Inequality and its link to HbA1c Test Recovery in a Developed Health Economy: In a 'Nearly Post COVID-19' World.

Sensemaking in the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A narrative exploration of polarised morality in an NHS Trust (2022)
Journal Article
Faux‐Nightingale, A., Kelemen, M., Lilley, S., & Stewart, C. (2023). Sensemaking in the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A narrative exploration of polarised morality in an NHS Trust. Sociology of Health and Illness, 45(2), 386-404. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.13586

This article presents an analysis of personal diaries kept by health-care staff within a specialist NHS Trust in England during the initial 3 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It adopts a moral sensemaking perspective to explore how NHS employees mobi... Read More about Sensemaking in the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A narrative exploration of polarised morality in an NHS Trust.

Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth and contactless delivery of Human Papillomavirus self-testing for cervical screening with Maori and Pacific women in a COVID-19 outbreak in Aotearoa, New Zealand (2022)
Journal Article
Bartholomew, K., Massey, R., Maxwell, A., Gillett, F., Scott, N., Coote, P., …Saraf, R. (2022). Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth and contactless delivery of Human Papillomavirus self-testing for cervical screening with Maori and Pacific women in a COVID-19 outbreak in Aotearoa, New Zealand. New Zealand Medical Journal, 83-94

AIM: To determine the feasibility and acceptability of a telehealth offer and contactless delivery of human papillomavirus (HPV) cervical screening self-test during the 2021 COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown in Auckland, New Zealand.

METHODS: A small proo... Read More about Feasibility and acceptability of telehealth and contactless delivery of Human Papillomavirus self-testing for cervical screening with Maori and Pacific women in a COVID-19 outbreak in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Is Vaccination Against Covid-19 Associated with Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Flare? Self-controlled Case Series Analysis Using Data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (Aurum) (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Nakafero, G., Grainge, M. J., Card, T., Mallen, C., Nguyen van Tam, J. S., Williams, H. C., & Abhishek, A. (2022, November). Is Vaccination Against Covid-19 Associated with Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Flare? Self-controlled Case Series Analysis Using Data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (Aurum). Paper presented at ACR Convergence 2022, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Background/Purpose: It is unclear whether autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) flares are associated with the recent prior Covid-19 vaccination, and whether the association was influenced by vaccine modality and prior Covid-19 infection. The objective... Read More about Is Vaccination Against Covid-19 Associated with Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Flare? Self-controlled Case Series Analysis Using Data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (Aurum).

Treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy and hospitalisations for gout: results from a nationwide cohort study in England. (2022)
Journal Article
Roddy, E., Russell, M. D., Rutherford, A. I., Ellis, B., Norton, S., Douiri, A., …Galloway, J. B. (2023). Treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy and hospitalisations for gout: results from a nationwide cohort study in England. Rheumatology, 62(7), 2426-2434. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac638

Objective To investigate associations between treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy (ULT) and hospitalizations for gout. Methods Using linked Clinical Practice Research Datalink and NHS Digital Hospital Episode Statistics data, we described the inci... Read More about Treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy and hospitalisations for gout: results from a nationwide cohort study in England..

Recommendations for improving the working conditions and cultures of distressed junior doctors, based on a qualitative study and stakeholder perspectives. (2022)
Journal Article
Chew-Graham. (2022). Recommendations for improving the working conditions and cultures of distressed junior doctors, based on a qualitative study and stakeholder perspectives. BMC Health Services Research, 1333 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08728-2

Background: Doctors, including junior doctors, are vulnerable to greater levels of distress and mental health difficulties than the public. This is exacerbated by their working conditions and cultures. While this vulnerability has been known for many... Read More about Recommendations for improving the working conditions and cultures of distressed junior doctors, based on a qualitative study and stakeholder perspectives..

Palliative Care Use in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Do-Not-Resuscitate Status From a Nationwide Inpatient Cohort. (2022)
Journal Article
Mamas. (2022). Palliative Care Use in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Do-Not-Resuscitate Status From a Nationwide Inpatient Cohort. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 98(4), 569-578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mayocp.2022.08.018

OBJECTIVE: To examine the predictors, treatments, and outcomes of the use of palliative care in patients hospitalized with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) who had a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: Using the National (Natio... Read More about Palliative Care Use in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction and Do-Not-Resuscitate Status From a Nationwide Inpatient Cohort..

A Genome-Wide Association Analysis of 2,622,830 Individuals Reveals New Pathogenic Pathways in Gout (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Merriman, T., Matsuo, H., Takei, R., Leask, M., Topless, R., Shirai, Y., …Major, T. (2022, November). A Genome-Wide Association Analysis of 2,622,830 Individuals Reveals New Pathogenic Pathways in Gout. Presented at ACR Convergence 2022

Background/Purpose: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in gout have been relatively small (≤13,179 people with gout) and have provided little insight into the progression from hyperuricemia to gout. We present a gout GWAS that includes 120,282 pe... Read More about A Genome-Wide Association Analysis of 2,622,830 Individuals Reveals New Pathogenic Pathways in Gout.

Comparing research recruitment strategies to prospectively identify patients presenting with breathlessness in primary care (2022)
Journal Article
Doe, G., Wathall, S., Clanchy, J., Edwards, S., Evans, H., C. Steiner, M., & A. Evans, R. (2022). Comparing research recruitment strategies to prospectively identify patients presenting with breathlessness in primary care. npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-022-00308-5

Improving Medicines use in People with Polypharmacy in Primary Care (IMPPP): Protocol for a multicentre cluster randomised trial comparing a complex intervention for medication optimization against usual care. (2022)
Journal Article
Payne, R. A., Blair, P. S., Caddick, B., Chew-Graham, C. A., Dreischulte, T., Duncan, L. J., …McCahon, D. (in press). Improving Medicines use in People with Polypharmacy in Primary Care (IMPPP): Protocol for a multicentre cluster randomised trial comparing a complex intervention for medication optimization against usual care. NIHR Open Research, 2, 54. https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13285.1

IntroductionPolypharmacy is increasingly common, and associated with undesirable consequences. Polypharmacy management necessitates balancing therapeutic benefits and risks, and varying clinical and patient priorities. Current guidance for managing p... Read More about Improving Medicines use in People with Polypharmacy in Primary Care (IMPPP): Protocol for a multicentre cluster randomised trial comparing a complex intervention for medication optimization against usual care..

Impact of Sex on Clinical Outcomes in Patients undergoing Complex Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (from the e-ULTIMASTER Study) (2022)
Journal Article
Mamas. (2022). Impact of Sex on Clinical Outcomes in Patients undergoing Complex Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (from the e-ULTIMASTER Study). American Journal of Cardiology, 186, 71 - 79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.10.023

Female gender has been shown to be associated with worse clinical outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the impact of gender on the clinical outcomes of complex PCI is still poorly understood. This study examined the diffe... Read More about Impact of Sex on Clinical Outcomes in Patients undergoing Complex Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty (from the e-ULTIMASTER Study).

Development and external validation of a risk prediction model for falls in patients with an indication for antihypertensive treatment: retrospective cohort study. (2022)
Journal Article
Archer, L., Koshiaris, C., Lay-Flurrie, S., Snell, K. I. E., Riley, R. D., Stevens, R., …Ogden, M. (2022). Development and external validation of a risk prediction model for falls in patients with an indication for antihypertensive treatment: retrospective cohort study. BMJ, 379, e070918. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2022-070918

OBJECTIVE: To develop and externally validate the STRAtifying Treatments In the multi-morbid Frail elderlY (STRATIFY)-Falls clinical prediction model to identify the risk of hospital admission or death from a fall in patients with an indication for a... Read More about Development and external validation of a risk prediction model for falls in patients with an indication for antihypertensive treatment: retrospective cohort study..

Cardiometabolic risk profiles in a Sri Lankan twin and singleton sample. (2022)
Journal Article
(2022). Cardiometabolic risk profiles in a Sri Lankan twin and singleton sample. PloS one, e0276647 - ?

INTRODUCTION: Prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is a priority in low- and middle-income countries, especially in South Asia where these are leading causes of morbidity and mortality. The metabolic syndrome is a tool to identify cardio... Read More about Cardiometabolic risk profiles in a Sri Lankan twin and singleton sample..

The relationship between nutritional status at the time of stroke on adverse outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. (2022)
Journal Article
Mamas, M. (2022). The relationship between nutritional status at the time of stroke on adverse outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. Nutrition Reviews, 2275 - 2287. https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuac034

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The impact of existing malnutrition on stroke outcomes is poorly recognised and treated. Evidence was systematically reviewed and quantified by meta-analysis. METHODS: MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science were searched from incep... Read More about The relationship between nutritional status at the time of stroke on adverse outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies..

The Bioimpedance Spectroscopy to Preserve Renal Output (BISTRO) Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial: Quality of Life and Blood Pressure Outcomes (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Davies, S. J., Zanganeh, M., Solis-Trapala, I., Keane, D. F., Davenport, A., Wilkie, M. E., …Caskey, F. (2022, November). The Bioimpedance Spectroscopy to Preserve Renal Output (BISTRO) Multicentre Randomised Controlled Trial: Quality of Life and Blood Pressure Outcomes. Poster presented at ASN Kidney Week, Orlando, FL, USA

Genetic Determinants of Ultrafiltration With Peritoneal Dialysis (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Stanaway, I. B., Devuyst, O., Perl, J., Lambie, M., Morelle, J., Jarvik, G. P., …Mehrotra, R. (2022, November). Genetic Determinants of Ultrafiltration With Peritoneal Dialysis. Poster presented at Kidney Week, Orlando, Florida

British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: comorbidity medications used in rheumatology practice (2022)
Journal Article
Schreiber, K., Frishman, M., Russell, M. D., Dey, M., Flint, J., Allen, A., …Williams, E. (2023). British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: comorbidity medications used in rheumatology practice. Rheumatology, 62(4), e89-e104. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac552

Executive Summary: British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: immunomodulatory anti-rheumatic drugs and corticosteroids (2022)
Journal Article
Russell, M. D., Dey, M., Flint, J., Davie, P., Allen, A., Crossley, A., …Williams, E. (2023). Executive Summary: British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: immunomodulatory anti-rheumatic drugs and corticosteroids. Rheumatology, 62(4), 1370-1387. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac558

Executive Summary: British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: comorbidity medications used in rheumatology practice (2022)
Journal Article
Schreiber, K., Frishman, M., Russell, M. D., Dey, M., Flint, J., Allen, A., …Williams, E. (2023). Executive Summary: British Society for Rheumatology guideline on prescribing drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding: comorbidity medications used in rheumatology practice. Rheumatology, 62(4), 1388-1397. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keac559

Should patient pathways be considered in evaluations of care quality? (2022)
Journal Article
Shing Kwok, C., Muntean, E.-A., & Mallen, C. (2022). Should patient pathways be considered in evaluations of care quality?. British Journal of Healthcare Management, 280 - 283. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2022.0097

In this article, Kwok, Muntean and Mallen argue that patient pathways can be a useful indicator of care quality, and should be incorporated into quality evaluations of NHS services.