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Prospective study of IL-18 and risk of MI and stroke in men and women aged 60-79years: A nested case-control study.
CONCLUSIONS: Circulating IL-18 levels were strongly associated with a range of established and novel risk factors but were not independently associated with risk of MI or stroke in our study. PMID: 23207179 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cytokine - November 30, 2012 Category: Molecular Biology Authors: Jefferis BJ, Whincup PH, Welsh P, Wannamethee SG, Rumley A, Ebrahim S, Lawlor DA, Lowe GD Tags: Cytokine Source Type: research

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
We describe the methods of the patient-level randomized controlled trial.DiscussionThe management of chronic kidney disease is a developing area of research. The BRinging Information and Guided Help Together (BRIGHT) trial aims to provide evidence that a complementary package of support for people with vascular disease that targets both clinical and social need broadens the opportunities of self-management support by addressing problems related to social disadvantage.Trial registration: Trial registration reference: ISRCTN45433299
Source: Trials - January 28, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Christian BlickemTom BlakemanAnne KennedyPeter BowerDavid ReevesCaroline GardnerVictoria LeeCarolyn Chew-GrahamGerry RichardsonHelen BrooksShoba DawsonRahena MossabirPraksha JariwalaAngela SwallowEvan KontopantelisHannah GaffneyNicola SmallEldon SpackmanA Source Type: research

Effectiveness of empathy in general practice: a systematic review.
CONCLUSION: Although only a small number of studies could be used in this search, the general outcome seems to be that empathy in the patient-physician communication in general practice is of unquestionable importance. PMID: 23336477 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - January 1, 2013 Category: Primary Care Authors: Derksen F, Bensing J, Lagro-Janssen A Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research

Characteristics and Future Cardiovascular Risk of Patients With Not‐At‐Goal Hypertension in General Practice in France: The AVANT'AGE Study
Although many studies focus on patients with resistant hypertension, general practitioners (GPs) are more likely to face patients in clinical practice with not‐at‐goal hypertension, whose antihypertensive treatment needs to be modified. However, information regarding such patients is limited. In the present study, 710 GPs in France each included their first 10 not‐at‐goal hypertensive patients, ie, the patients for whom they decided to modify antihypertensive treatment. The study population was composed of 7032 patients (58% men, mean age 62.4±11.5 years). Anthropometric and biologic measurements and clinical dat...
Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - March 7, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yi Zhang, Hélène Lelong, Sandrine Kretz, Davide Agnoletti, Jean‐Jacques Mourad, Michel E. Safar, Jacques Blacher Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research

Mild chronic kidney disease and functional impairment in community-dwelling older adults
Conclusion: our study shows even mild CKD is associated with FI, independent of age, gender, co-morbidities, traditional vascular risk factors and cardiovascular events.
Source: Age and Ageing - June 17, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Smyth, A., Glynn, L. G., Murphy, A. W., Mulqueen, J., Canavan, M., Reddan, D. N., O'Donnell, M. Tags: Research Papers Source Type: research

Why FOAM? Facts, Fallacies and Foibles
Still not convinced that you should be involved in FOAM? In this talk I explore the facts, fallacies and foibles of ‘Free Open Access Med(ical edu)cation’ and hope to convince you that FOAM cannot be ignored and that you have a moral imperative to get involved. I recorded the video for the first Slovenian emergency medicine trainees’ conference (@SolaUrgence on Twitter), being held at  the University Clinical Centre in Maribor, 6th and 7th December 2013. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWBnq-Mgvvs Here are the slides: Here is the audio only version: References and Links Journal articles Berger E. W...
Source: Life in the Fast Lane - December 4, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Doctors Authors: Chris Nickson Tags: Education Emergency Medicine Featured FOAM FOAMed Health Intensive Care Social Media Video audio critical care Free Open Access Meducation lecture notes medical education Twitter Source Type: blogs

EBM, CME and the EMR
Physician organisationsi recognise that searching quality knowledge resources at the point of care is important for continuing medical education (CME).1 However, those physicians inclined to occasionally search for an answer to a clinical question do not have systems such as a CME module to integrate the key tasks of searching for clinical information in their electronic medical record (EMR) and reporting CME outcomes for credit. In regard to the task of searching for information, we acknowledge that some clinical questions remain difficult to answer, while other search tasks have become simpler (table 1). Among barriers t...
Source: Evidence-Based Medicine - January 22, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grad, R. M., Pluye, P., Shulha, M., Tang, D. L., Tu, K., Goodman, K., Meuser, J. Tags: Health informatics, Medical careers, Medical education, General practice / family medicine, Diabetes, Medical humanities Perspective Source Type: research

Comparison of comorbidities in patients with pre-diabetes to those with diabetes mellitus type 2.
Abstract A cross sectional study performed on 309 pre-diabetes and 309 type 2 diabetes patients, selected from General Practices in Cork. The prevalence of complications was calculated and the data analysed to determine is there a statistically significant difference in prevalence of complications. The prevalence of co-morbidities in the type 2 diabetic group are Ischaemic Heart Disease 55 (17.8%), Chronic Kidney Disease 17 (5.5%), cerebrovascular disease 16 (5.2%), peripheral vascular disease 40 (12.9%), eye disease 20 (6.5%), peripheral neuropathy 27 (8.7%) and autonomic neuropathy 11 (3.6%). The prevalence of c...
Source: Ir Med J - March 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Farrell C, Moran J Tags: Ir Med J Source Type: research

Accuracy of one or two simple questions to identify alcohol-use disorder in primary care: a meta-analysis.
CONCLUSION: Two brief questions can be used as an initial screen for alcohol problems but only when combined with a second-step screen. A brief alcohol intervention should be considered in those individuals who answer positively on both steps. PMID: 24982493 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - July 1, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mitchell AJ, Bird V, Rizzo M, Hussain S, Meader N Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research

Application of geographical information system (GIS) technology in the control of Buruli ulcer in Ghana
Conclusions: There is clustering of BU in areas where the river was most contaminated. The identified hot spots for BU should be targeted for interventions by policy makers to ensure effective control of BU in Ghana.
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - July 16, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ernest KenuVincent GanuBenedict Calys-TagoeGerald YiranMargaret LarteyRichard Adanu Source Type: research

Should traumatic wounds be closed within eight hours?.
Abstract BACKGROUND It has been common practice in general medicine to refrain from primary closure of traumatic wounds that are more than six to eight hours old. It was thought that the primary closure of wounds later than this substantially increases the risk of infection. This time limit has its origin in old animal studies, and it is only in more recent decades that clinical studies have been conducted on unselected patients in general practice. The purpose of this article was to examine the scientific basis for this time limit.METHOD A search was made in PubMed for clinical studies conducted on unselected pat...
Source: Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening - September 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Steen K Tags: Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen Source Type: research

Heart Rate Variability and Swimming
Conclusions The feasibility and possibilities of HRV within this particular field of application are well documented within the existing literature. Future studies, focusing on translational approaches that transfer current evidence in general practice (i.e. training of athletes) are needed.
Source: Sports Medicine - October 1, 2014 Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research

Addressing the evidence to practice gap for complex interventions in primary care: a systematic review of reviews protocol
Introduction Getting the results of research implemented into routine healthcare is often a challenge. The disconnect between the development and implementation of evidence into practice is called the ‘second translational gap’ and is particularly apparent in primary care. To address this gap, we plan to identify, summarise and synthesise currently available evidence by undertaking a systematic review of reviews to: (1) explore barriers and facilitators of implementation of research evidence or complex interventions, and (2) assess the effectiveness of strategies in facilitating implementation of complex interv...
Source: BMJ Open - June 23, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Lau, R., Stevenson, F., Ong, B. N., Dziedzic, K., Eldridge, S., Everitt, H., Kennedy, A., Kontopantelis, E., Little, P., Qureshi, N., Rogers, A., Treweek, S., Peacock, R., Murray, E. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, General practice / Family practice, Health services research Protocol Source Type: research

A scoping review to understand the effectiveness of linking schemes from healthcare providers to community resources to improve the health and well‐being of people with long‐term conditions
Abstract The prevalence of people living with long‐term conditions is increasing, accompanied by an increased expectation that patients will become more involved in self‐management. Long‐term conditions are associated with increased social isolation and poor physical and mental health. But there remains a gap in health provision between providing medical treatment and effectively addressing psychosocial well‐being. One potential way of addressing this gap is by utilising social interventions which link patients from health services to community‐based sources of support. However, the mechanisms involved in the del...
Source: Health and Social Care in the Community - December 15, 2014 Category: Health Management Authors: Rahena Mossabir, Rebecca Morris, Anne Kennedy, Christian Blickem, Anne Rogers Tags: Review Source Type: research

Early diagnostic suggestions improve accuracy of GPs: a randomised controlled trial using computer-simulated patients.
CONCLUSION: Reminding GPs of diagnoses to consider before they start testing hypotheses can improve diagnostic accuracy irrespective of case difficulty, without lengthening information search. PMID: 25548316 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The British Journal of General Practice - January 1, 2015 Category: Primary Care Authors: Kostopoulou O, Rosen A, Round T, Wright E, Douiri A, Delaney B Tags: Br J Gen Pract Source Type: research