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Possible giant cell arteritis symptoms are common in newly diagnosed patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica: results from an incident primary care PMR cohort

BMC Rheumatology, 2017
Background To examine the frequency of possible giant cell arteritis (GCA) symptoms (including headache, temporal/scalp tenderness, jaw claudication and visual symptoms) in newly diagnosed polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) patients in UK primary care. Methods
William Masson, Sara Muller, Rebecca Whittle, James Prior, Toby Helliwell, Christian Mallen, Samantha L. Hider   +6 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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Comorbidities in polymyalgia rheumatica: a systematic review

Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2018
Background and aim Comorbidities are known to exist in many rheumatological conditions. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory rheumatological condition affecting older people which, prior to effective treatment, causes severe disability ...
Richard Partington, Toby Helliwell, Sara Muller, Alyshah Abdul Sultan, Christian Mallen   +4 more
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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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Preliminary study: Descriptive analysis of longitudinal data on the international session of the Japan Primary Care Association annual conference, 2012–2018

Journal of General and Family Medicine, 2019
Introduction Japan Primary Care Association has launched an international session at annual conference since 2012. Longitudinal characteristics of the presentations were investigated.
Nobutaka Hirooka, Nobutaro Ban, the Japan Primary Care Association International Affairs Committee   +2 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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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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Measuring primary care: the standard primary care year [PDF]

Rural and Remote Health, 2008
Numerous reports highlight the problem of declining primary care capacity in the USA, especially in rural and remote areas. The reasons for declining primary care capacity are elusive. Little progress is likely without better definitions, tools, and approaches.
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Classification rule for ten year MACE Risk in primary care tarragona older adults with type2 diabetes: a CHAID decision-tree analysis [PDF]

CHAID; Decision tree; Diabetes; MACECHAID; Árbol de decisión; Diabetes; MACECHAID; Decision tree; Diabetes; MACECardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This study developed a simple
Vila-Corcoles, Angel, de diego cabanes, cinta, Ribas Seguí, Domingo J, Forcadell, Mª José, Ochoa-Gondar, Olga, SATUÉ-GRACIA, Eva, Martín Luján, Francisco M   +6 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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