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Excess mortality in England and Wales during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021)
Journal Article
Mamas. (2021). Excess mortality in England and Wales during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of epidemiology and community health, 213-223. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2020-214764

Background Deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic result directly from infection and exacerbation of other diseases and indirectly from deferment of care for other conditions, and are socially and geographically patterned. We quantified excess mortality... Read More about Excess mortality in England and Wales during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis before and after wearing foot orthoses for 6 months (2021)
Journal Article
Ramos‐Petersen, L., Nester, C. J., Ortega‐Avila, A. B., Skidmore, S., & Gijon‐Nogueron, G. (2021). A qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis before and after wearing foot orthoses for 6 months. Health and Social Care in the Community, 29(3), 829--836. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13316

Foot pathology in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can have a psychosocial impact, but interventions such as foot orthoses can reduce foot pain, improving physical activity and quality of life. A previous meta-analysis concluded that foot orthos... Read More about A qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients with rheumatoid arthritis before and after wearing foot orthoses for 6 months.

Estimating the population health burden of musculoskeletal conditions using primary care electronic health records (2021)
Journal Article
Yu, D., Peat, G., Jordan, K., Bailey, J., Prieto-Alhambra, D., Robinson, D., Strauss, V., Walker-Bone, K., Silman, A., Mamas, M., Blackburn, S., Dent, S., Dunn, K., Judge, A., Protheroe, J., & Wilkie, R. (2021). Estimating the population health burden of musculoskeletal conditions using primary care electronic health records. Rheumatology, 60(10), 4832-4843. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab109

Objectives
Better indicators from affordable, sustainable data sources are needed to monitor population burden of musculoskeletal conditions. We propose five indicators of musculoskeletal health and assessed if routinely available primary care elect... Read More about Estimating the population health burden of musculoskeletal conditions using primary care electronic health records.

Prevalence and associated factors of DSM-5 insomnia disorder in the general population of Qatar (2021)
Journal Article
Khaled, S. M., Petcu, C., Al-Thani, M. A., Al-Hamadi, A. M. H. A., Daher-Nashif, S., Zolezzi, M., & Woodruff, P. (2021). Prevalence and associated factors of DSM-5 insomnia disorder in the general population of Qatar. BMC Psychiatry, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-03035-8

Background
Epidemiological studies of insomnia in the Middle East remain scarce. The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of insomnia and explore its associations in the general population of Qatar. With almost 100 nationalities, Qatar is... Read More about Prevalence and associated factors of DSM-5 insomnia disorder in the general population of Qatar.

Vascular complications associated with intraaortic balloon pump supported percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and clinical outcomes from the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society National PCI Database. (2021)
Journal Article
Kinnaird, T., Anderson, R., Gallagher, S., Sharp, A. S. P., Farooq, V., Ludman, P., Copt, S., Curzen, N., Sirker, A., Nolan, J., & Mamas, M. (2021). Vascular complications associated with intraaortic balloon pump supported percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and clinical outcomes from the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society National PCI Database. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 98(1), E53-E61. https://doi.org/10.1002/ccd.29549

INTRODUCTION: The impact of a vascular complication (VC) in the setting of intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) supported PCI on clinical outcomes is unclear. METHODS: Using data from the BCIS National PCI Database, multivariate logistic regression was us... Read More about Vascular complications associated with intraaortic balloon pump supported percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and clinical outcomes from the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society National PCI Database..

The Effect of Spironolactone on Cardiovascular Function and Markers of Fibrosis in People at Increased Risk of Developing Heart Failure: The Heart “OMics” in AGEing (HOMAGE) Randomised Clinical Trial. (2021)
Journal Article
Mamas. (2021). The Effect of Spironolactone on Cardiovascular Function and Markers of Fibrosis in People at Increased Risk of Developing Heart Failure: The Heart “OMics” in AGEing (HOMAGE) Randomised Clinical Trial. European Heart Journal, 684-696. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa758

Importance: Cardiovascular accumulation of collagen (fibrosis) may contribute to the progression from ventricular dysfunction to heart failure. Galectin-3, a potential marker of pro-fibrotic activity, might identify those at greater risk.
Objective:... Read More about The Effect of Spironolactone on Cardiovascular Function and Markers of Fibrosis in People at Increased Risk of Developing Heart Failure: The Heart “OMics” in AGEing (HOMAGE) Randomised Clinical Trial..

Blood biomarkers to detect new-onset atrial fibrillation and cardioembolism in ischemic stroke patients (2021)
Journal Article
Harpaz, D., Bajpai, R., Ng, G. J. L., Soljak, M., Marks, R. S., Cheung, C., Arumugam, T. V., Quek, A. M. L., Tok, A. I. Y., & Seet, R. C. S. (2021). Blood biomarkers to detect new-onset atrial fibrillation and cardioembolism in ischemic stroke patients. Heart Rhythm, 18(6), 855-861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2021.01.032

Background
Accumulating data suggest blood biomarkers could inform stroke etiology.

Objective
The purpose of this study was to investigate the performance of multiple blood biomarkers in elucidating stroke etiology with a focus on new-onset atri... Read More about Blood biomarkers to detect new-onset atrial fibrillation and cardioembolism in ischemic stroke patients.

Stratified care integrated with eHealth versus usual primary care physiotherapy in patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. (2021)
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(2021). Stratified care integrated with eHealth versus usual primary care physiotherapy in patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 143 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-03989-0

BACKGROUND: Neck and shoulder complaints are common in primary care physiotherapy. These patients experience pain and disability, resulting in high societal costs due to, for example, healthcare use and work absence. Content and intensity of physioth... Read More about Stratified care integrated with eHealth versus usual primary care physiotherapy in patients with neck and/or shoulder complaints: protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial..

Methods to disinfect and decontaminate SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review of in vitro studies (2021)
Journal Article
Mallen. (2021). Methods to disinfect and decontaminate SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review of in vitro studies. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2049936121998548 - ?

Background: Cleaning is a major control component for outbreaks of infection. However, for the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, there is limited specific guidance regarding the proper disinfection methods that should be used. Methods: We conducted a systematic r... Read More about Methods to disinfect and decontaminate SARS-CoV-2: a systematic review of in vitro studies.

Effects of mechanical interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis: protocol for an OA Trial Bank systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Effects of mechanical interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis: protocol for an OA Trial Bank systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis. BMJ Open, e043026 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1136/+bmjopen-2020-043026

INTRODUCTION: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent and disabling musculoskeletal condition. Biomechanical factors may play a key role in the aetiology of knee OA, therefore, a broad class of interventions involves the application or wear of device... Read More about Effects of mechanical interventions in the management of knee osteoarthritis: protocol for an OA Trial Bank systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis.

A proposal for a White Paper on Geoethics in Forensic Geology (2021)
Journal Article
A. Dawson, L., Maria Di Maggio, R., McKinley, J., Di Capua, G., Peppoloni, S., & Pringle, J. (2021). A proposal for a White Paper on Geoethics in Forensic Geology. Geological Society Special Publications, 1 - 10 (10). https://doi.org/10.1144/SP508-2020-80

This paper outlines the construction of a White Paper on Geoethics in Forensic Geology. It focuses on forensic geology, although it also relates to the wider sphere of the forensic geosciences. Forensic geology is rapidly evolving to provide assistan... Read More about A proposal for a White Paper on Geoethics in Forensic Geology.

The FAST‐M complex intervention for the detection and management of maternal sepsis in low‐resource settings: a multi‐site evaluation (2021)
Journal Article
Cheshire, J., Jones, L., Munthali, L., Kamphinga, C., Liyaya, H., Phiri, T., Parry‐Smith, W., Dunlop, C., Makwenda, C., Devall, A., Tobias, A., Nambiar, B., Merriel, A., Williams, H., Gallos, I., Wilson, A., Coomarasamy, A., & Lissauer, D. (2021). The FAST‐M complex intervention for the detection and management of maternal sepsis in low‐resource settings: a multi‐site evaluation. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 128(8), 1324–1333. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.16658

Objective
To evaluate whether the implementation of the FAST-M complex intervention was feasible and improved the recognition and management of maternal sepsis in a low-resource setting.

Design
A before-and-after design.

Setting
Fifteen gove... Read More about The FAST‐M complex intervention for the detection and management of maternal sepsis in low‐resource settings: a multi‐site evaluation.

Synthesis of Oxazolidinones by a Hypervalent Iodine Mediated Cyclization of N‐Allylcarbamates (2021)
Journal Article
Das, M., Rodríguez, A., Lo, P. K. T., & Moran, W. J. (2021). Synthesis of Oxazolidinones by a Hypervalent Iodine Mediated Cyclization of N‐Allylcarbamates. Advanced synthesis & catalysis, 363(6), 1646-1650. https://doi.org/10.1002/adsc.202001451

The preparation of oxazolidinones by the hypervalent iodine mediated cyclization of allylcarbamates is described. A versatile range of substrates can be converted into substituted oxazolidinones primed for further transformations. Derivatization of t... Read More about Synthesis of Oxazolidinones by a Hypervalent Iodine Mediated Cyclization of N‐Allylcarbamates.

Enhancing training effectiveness for organizations through blockchain-enabled training effectiveness measurement (BETEM) (2021)
Journal Article
Jain, G., Sharma, N., & Shrivastava, A. (2021). Enhancing training effectiveness for organizations through blockchain-enabled training effectiveness measurement (BETEM). Journal of Organizational Change Management, 34(2), 439-461. https://doi.org/10.1108/jocm-10-2020-0303

Purpose
Due to technology advancement or transparency in system, there is a constant inflow and outflow of technology in the business for transparency and efficiency. To seize a competitive advantage, companies have emerged new technological solutio... Read More about Enhancing training effectiveness for organizations through blockchain-enabled training effectiveness measurement (BETEM).

Barriers and facilitators of the uptake of digital health technology in cardiovascular care: a systematic scoping review (2021)
Journal Article
Whitelaw, S., Pellegrini, D. M., Mamas, M. A., Cowie, M., & Van Spall, H. G. C. (2021). Barriers and facilitators of the uptake of digital health technology in cardiovascular care: a systematic scoping review. European Heart Journal – Digital Health, 2(1), 62-74. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjdh/ztab005

Digital health technology (DHT) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery but its uptake has been low in clinical and research settings. The factors that contribute to the limited adoption of DHT, particularly in cardiovascular settings,... Read More about Barriers and facilitators of the uptake of digital health technology in cardiovascular care: a systematic scoping review.

Beyond W.E.I.R.D. (Western, educated, industrial, rich, democratic)‐centric theories and perspectives: masculinity and fathering in Chinese societies (2021)
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Li, X., Hu, Y., Huang, C. S., & Chuang, S. S. (2021). Beyond W.E.I.R.D. (Western, educated, industrial, rich, democratic)‐centric theories and perspectives: masculinity and fathering in Chinese societies. Journal of Family Theory and Review, 13(3), 317-333. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.12403

Fatherhood scholarship has made much theoretical progress over the past decades, yet existing models and concepts continue to draw primarily on western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD)-centric assumptions. This review uses demo... Read More about Beyond W.E.I.R.D. (Western, educated, industrial, rich, democratic)‐centric theories and perspectives: masculinity and fathering in Chinese societies.

Effect of primary percutaneous coronary intervention on in-hospital outcomes among active cancer patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a propensity score matching analysis (2021)
Journal Article
Mamas. (2021). Effect of primary percutaneous coronary intervention on in-hospital outcomes among active cancer patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a propensity score matching analysis. European Heart Journal: Acute Cardiovascular Care, 829-839. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjacc/zuaa032

Aims
Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) is the gold standard, guideline-recommended revascularization strategy in patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, there are limited data on its use and effe... Read More about Effect of primary percutaneous coronary intervention on in-hospital outcomes among active cancer patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a propensity score matching analysis.

FinTech and commercial banks' performance in China: A leap forward or survival of the fittest? (2021)
Journal Article
Chen, X., You, X., & Chang, V. (2021). FinTech and commercial banks' performance in China: A leap forward or survival of the fittest?. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 166, Article 120645. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120645

As the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic play out globally, the banking industry has been affected in both positive and negative ways, with the crisis creating both opportunities and threats for the collaborations between FinTech and banks. The aim of... Read More about FinTech and commercial banks' performance in China: A leap forward or survival of the fittest?.