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Performance and clinical utility of supervised machine-learning approaches in detecting familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care

npj Digital Medicine, 2020
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common inherited disorder, causing lifelong elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Most individuals with FH remain undiagnosed, precluding opportunities to prevent premature heart disease and death.
Ralph K. Akyea, Nadeem Qureshi, Joe Kai, Stephen F. Weng   +3 more
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Implementing a modified World Health Organization safe childbirth checklist in health centers of Ethiopia: a pre and post intervention study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Childbirth is a complex process, and checklists are useful tools to remember steps of such complex processes. The World Health Organization safe childbirth checklist is a tool used to improve the quality of care provided to women giving birth.
Hailemariam Segni Abawollo, Zergu Tafesse Tsegaye, Binyam Fekadu Desta, Tsega Teferi Mamo, Haregewoin Getachew Mamo, Zebyderu Tesfay Mehari, Zenawork Kassa Gebremedhin, Ismael Ali Beshir   +7 more
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Matching treatment options for risk sub-groups in musculoskeletal pain: a consensus groups study

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019
Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain represents a considerable worldwide healthcare burden. This study aimed to gain consensus from practitioners who work with MSK pain patients, on the most appropriate primary care treatment options for subgroups of ...
Joanne Protheroe, Benjamin Saunders, Bernadette Bartlam, Kate M. Dunn, Vince Cooper, Paul Campbell, Jonathan C. Hill, Stephanie Tooth, Christian D. Mallen, Elaine M. Hay, Nadine E. Foster   +10 more
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An audit of antibiotic prescribing in primary care 2019-2020 in Dunmanway Primary Care Centre

Rural and Remote Health, 2023
Introduction: Antibiotics are often the most common medication prescribed by general practitioners (GPs) and are often expected by patients despite campaigns such as Under the Weather. Antibiotic resistance is increasing in the community.
Kate Ryan, Tom O'Donnell, Ann Kiely, Deirdre Scully, Mary Wickham, Allan Harris, Michelle Ryan   +6 more
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Psychoeducative groups help control type 2 diabetes in a primary care setting

Nutrición Hospitalaria, 2013
Introduction: The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of a psychoeducational group intervention in diabetes using glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), the body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) compared with conventional ...
Miguel Ángel Cervantes Cuesta, Noelia Victoria García-Talavera Espín, Josefa Brotons Román, M. Ángeles Núñez Sánchez, Pedro Brocal Ibáñez, Pilar Villalba Martín, Carmen Saura García, Tomasa Sánchez Esteban, Helena Romero López-Reinoso, M.ª José Delgado Aroca, Dolores Sánchez Gil, Amparo Meoro Avilés, José Soriano Palao   +12 more
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A case report of mevalonate kinase deficiency in a 14-month-old female with fevers and lower extremity weakness

BMC Pediatrics, 2019
Background This case follows a 14-month-old female, who despite multiple presentations to several physicians, continued to have recurrent febrile episodes with gross motor delay. Her case revealed an often missed diagnosis of Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency,
Tiziana Coppola, Bradford Becken, Heather Van Mater, Marie Theresa McDonald, Gabriela Maradiaga Panayotti   +4 more
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Stratified primary care versus non-stratified care for musculoskeletal pain: findings from the STarT MSK feasibility and pilot cluster randomized controlled trial

BMC Family Practice, 2020
Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain from the five most common presentations to primary care (back, neck, shoulder, knee or multi-site pain), where the majority of patients are managed, is a costly global health challenge.
J. C. Hill, S. Garvin, Y. Chen, V. Cooper, S. Wathall, B. Saunders, M. Lewis, J. Protheroe, A. Chudyk, K. M. Dunn, E. Hay, D. van der Windt, C. Mallen, N. E. Foster   +13 more
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Evaluation and Enhancement of Triaging Services Through Quality Improvement Tools at Primary Health Care Level: A Clinical Audit Study

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 2023
Background: The effective and efficient operation of emergency services at healthcare depends on triage decisions. Successfully implementing a triage system improves patient care, communication, and self-assurance. Methods: A baseline audit was conducted
Ansif Pallath Majeed, Noora Alkubaisi, Kiran Harikumar, Hanan Al Mujalli, Abdul Ali Shah, Sharifullah Khan, Soraimah Sarip Socor   +6 more
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Stratified primary care versus non-stratified care for musculoskeletal pain: qualitative findings from the STarT MSK feasibility and pilot cluster randomized controlled trial

BMC Family Practice, 2020
Background Stratified care involves subgrouping patients based on key characteristics, e.g. prognostic risk, and matching these subgroups to appropriate early treatment options. The STarT MSK feasibility and pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT)
Benjamin Saunders, Jonathan C. Hill, Nadine E. Foster, Vince Cooper, Joanne Protheroe, Adrian Chudyk, Carolyn Chew-Graham, Bernadette Bartlam   +7 more
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Characteristics of a COVID-19 confirmed case series in primary care (COVID-19-PC project): a cross‐sectional study

BMC Family Practice, 2021
Background To estimate the prevalence of symptoms and signs related to a COVID-19 case series confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for SARS-CoV-2. Risk factors and the associated use of health services will also be analysed. Methods Observational,
Eloisa Rogero-Blanco, Vera González-García, Rodrigo Medina García, Pilar Muñoz-Molina, Santiago Machin-Hamalainen, Juan A. López-Rodríguez, Grupo COVID-AP   +6 more
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