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An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people
Thesis
(2013). An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people

Self-care restriction is proposed in the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning (ICF) as an important functional consequence of health conditions. In contrast to traditional approaches which focus only on an individua... Read More about An epidemiological study of self-care restriction and joint pain in community-dwelling older people.

Polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: an exploration of the challenges of diagnosis and management using survey and qualitative methods
Thesis
Helliwell, T. (2016). Polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: an exploration of the challenges of diagnosis and management using survey and qualitative methods

Background: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is one of the most common inflammatory arthritic disorders seen in older people and is closely related to giant cell arteritis (GCA). Most PMR patients are diagnosed and managed in general practice yet primary... Read More about Polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: an exploration of the challenges of diagnosis and management using survey and qualitative methods.

Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study
Thesis
Chandratre, P. N. (2015). Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study

Background: Gout is the most prevalent inflammatory arthritis (2.5%) and may affect Health Related Quality Of Life (HRQOL) through its disease features, associated co-morbid and sociodemographic characteristics.

Methods: A systematic review of HRQ... Read More about Health-related quality of life in gout: a primary care-based mixed methods study.

Does Multimorbidity Influence the Outcomes of Total Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis?
Presentation / Conference
Yu, D., & Jordan, K. P. Does Multimorbidity Influence the Outcomes of Total Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis?. Presented at 2021 Association of Surgeons in Training International Surgical Conference

Introduction Limited data are available on the influence of multimorbidity on the outcomes of total hip replacement for patients with hip osteoarthritis, including the rate of complications and degree of functional benefit. The aim of this study was... Read More about Does Multimorbidity Influence the Outcomes of Total Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis?.

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES REGARDING THE ROLE OF RADIOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
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Henry-Blake, C., Treadwell, K., Parmar, S., Higgs, J., Marshall, M., Edwards, J., & Peat, G. A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES REGARDING THE ROLE OF RADIOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS. Poster presented at EULAR 2021

Background: A substantial proportion of primary care osteoarthritis (OA) consultations are associated with an X-ray request (1,2). Uncertainty exists regarding the ability of radiography to improve a clinical OA diagnosis, and the over-use of radiogr... Read More about A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES REGARDING THE ROLE OF RADIOGRAPHY IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS.

SEX DIFFERENCES IN HIGH-RISK BUT INDICATED CORONARY INTERVENTIONS. NATIONAL REPORT FROM THE BRITISH CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTION SOCIETY REGISTRY
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Mamas, & Rashid. SEX DIFFERENCES IN HIGH-RISK BUT INDICATED CORONARY INTERVENTIONS. NATIONAL REPORT FROM THE BRITISH CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTION SOCIETY REGISTRY. Presented at ACC.22

Background: Complex and high-risk but indicated percutaneous coronary intervention (CHiP) is increasingly common in contemporary PCI practice. Data on sex differences in the type of CHiP procedures undertaken or their associated clinical outcomes are... Read More about SEX DIFFERENCES IN HIGH-RISK BUT INDICATED CORONARY INTERVENTIONS. NATIONAL REPORT FROM THE BRITISH CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTION SOCIETY REGISTRY.

P060 Living with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a longitudinal interview study
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Campbell, P., Paskins, Z., Hider, S., Hassell, A., Crawford-Manning, F., Rule, K., …Ryan, S. P060 Living with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a longitudinal interview study. Poster presented at British Society for Rheumatology Annual Conference

Background/Aims The COVID-19 pandemic placed patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at increased risk of poor outcomes as a result of their condition, compounded by use of immunosuppressant medication, and higher prevalence of comorbidities. As a co... Read More about P060 Living with rheumatoid arthritis during the coronavirus pandemic: a longitudinal interview study.

The potential of closed circuit lung clearance index (LCI) to provide longitudinal clinical utility in cystic fibrosis (CF)
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Gilchrist. The potential of closed circuit lung clearance index (LCI) to provide longitudinal clinical utility in cystic fibrosis (CF). Presented at https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/54/suppl_63/PA332

Background: Closed circuit washin offers a quicker test with the advantages of an exogenous tracer to measure FRC and LCI. We measured LCI in CF paediatric and adult outpatient clinics to assess repeatability of LCI and track changes over time, and i... Read More about The potential of closed circuit lung clearance index (LCI) to provide longitudinal clinical utility in cystic fibrosis (CF).

REPRODUCIBILITY OF LUNG CLEARANCE INDEX (LCI) IN CLINICALLY STABLE ADULTS WITH MILD CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF)
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Gilchrist. REPRODUCIBILITY OF LUNG CLEARANCE INDEX (LCI) IN CLINICALLY STABLE ADULTS WITH MILD CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF). Presented at British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting 2016

Background In order for lung clearance index (LCI) to be a clinically useful measurement, a better understanding is required of short-term variability. LCI-SEARCH is a longitudinal study in children and adults with CF, with LCI measured at each clini... Read More about REPRODUCIBILITY OF LUNG CLEARANCE INDEX (LCI) IN CLINICALLY STABLE ADULTS WITH MILD CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF).

Female sex is associated with increased risk of early readmission with asthma in Staffordshire children
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Gilchrist. Female sex is associated with increased risk of early readmission with asthma in Staffordshire children. Presented at ERS International Congress 2017

Background: Asthma is the commonest medical reason for a child to be admitted to hospital in the UK. c.15% are readmitted within 3 months.

Aim: We undertook a retrospective case-control study to determine the predictors of readmission.

Methods:... Read More about Female sex is associated with increased risk of early readmission with asthma in Staffordshire children.

The British Lung Foundation asthma management programme improving children's asthma control
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Gilchrist. The British Lung Foundation asthma management programme improving children's asthma control. Presented at ERS International Congress 2017

Background: The 10-year Finland asthma programme showed that educating healthcare workers, patients and families reduces hospital admissions and asthma-related deaths (1).

Aim: The Department of Health and the Scottish Government funded a 2-year p... Read More about The British Lung Foundation asthma management programme improving children's asthma control.

Incidence of post-procedure complications in children undergoing elective flexible bronchoscopy
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Gilchrist. Incidence of post-procedure complications in children undergoing elective flexible bronchoscopy. Presented at ERS International Congress 2019

Background: Paediatric flexible bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage (FB-BAL) is a safe procedure with a low incidence of intra-procedure complications. There is a paucity of data on the incidence of post-procedure complications.

Aim: To inves... Read More about Incidence of post-procedure complications in children undergoing elective flexible bronchoscopy.

Fifteen-Year Trends in the Rates of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Impact of COURAGE and ORBITA Trials: Insights From British Cardiovascular Intervention Society Dataset
Presentation / Conference
Mamas, & Rashid. Fifteen-Year Trends in the Rates of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Impact of COURAGE and ORBITA Trials: Insights From British Cardiovascular Intervention Society Dataset. Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics

Background This study was designed to evaluate temporal trends in elective rates of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for stable angina and, specifically, to study the impact of the COURAGE and ORBITA trials on real-life practice. Methods We a... Read More about Fifteen-Year Trends in the Rates of Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Impact of COURAGE and ORBITA Trials: Insights From British Cardiovascular Intervention Society Dataset.

Outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafts surgery
Presentation / Conference
Shoaib, A., Kinnaird, T., Curzen, N., Ludman, P., Belder, M., Rashid, M., …Mamas, M. Outcomes following percutaneous coronary intervention in Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction patients with previous coronary artery bypass grafts surgery. Paper presented at European-Society-of-Cardiology Congress 2018 - AUG 25-29, 2018, Munich, GERMANY

1150-P: Ethnic Differences in 25-Year Risk of Incident Chronic Kidney Disease among People with Type 2 Diabetes in New Zealand
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PICKERING, K., Yu, D., OSUAGWU, U., BAKER, J., CUTFIELD, R., ORR-WALKER, B., …SIMMONS, D. 1150-P: Ethnic Differences in 25-Year Risk of Incident Chronic Kidney Disease among People with Type 2 Diabetes in New Zealand. Presented at 82nd Scientific sessions

<jats:p>Background: Ethnic differences exist in the risk of end stage kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (T2DM) . We compared the risk of developing CKD stages II-V between Maori, Pasifika, and NZ Europeans (NZE) with T2DM in NZ over a 25-year period.... Read More about 1150-P: Ethnic Differences in 25-Year Risk of Incident Chronic Kidney Disease among People with Type 2 Diabetes in New Zealand.