Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.Objective Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common indication for long‐term glucocorticoid (GC) treatment. Bone‐protective and gastroprotective medications are recommended for those at high risk of adverse events from GCs, but no trials have evaluated their effectiveness in PMR.
Helen Twohig +5 more
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Controlling excessive waiting times in emergency departments: an extension of the ISA algorithm. [PDF]
In an emergency department (ED), the demand for service is not constant over time. This cannot be accounted for by means of waiting lists or appointment systems, so capacity decisions are the most important tool to influence patient waiting times ...
Defraeye, Mieke +1 more
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Occurrence and Correlates of Suicidal Thoughts Among Young Autistic Users of a Mental Health App
Autism Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Young autistic people experience disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, yet little is known about factors associated with suicidality in this group. This study leveraged anonymous self‐report data to identify correlates of suicidal thoughts among 365 young users (aged approximately 11–25 years) of a mental health app in the
T. L. Procyshyn +8 more
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A comparative analysis of centralized waiting lists for patients without a primary care provider implemented in six Canadian provinces: study protocol [PDF]
, 2017 Mylaine Breton +10 more
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Psychological Impact of Autism Screening on Caregivers
Autism Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Autism screening in childhood is common, yet little is known about its potential psychological impact on caregivers. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent national panel of disease prevention experts, stated that this gap in knowledge limited their ability to endorse universal autism screening.
Ramkumar Aishworiya +6 more
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Short notice cancellations - an insight into Irish surgical waiting lists. [PDF]
Ir J Med Sci, 2023 O'Riordan B +6 more
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Prioritization and patients' rights: Analysing the effect of a reform in the Norwegian Hospital Sector [PDF]
The right to equal treatment, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status and place of resident, is an important principle for several health care systems.
Askildsen, Jan Erik +2 more
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Plastic surgery waiting lists — is anyone listening? The static work activity profile (SWAP)
, 2002 John C. McGregor
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Prescribing competence: The pros and cons of different methods for assessment
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.Evaluating a medical graduate’s competence in rational prescribing is challenging. With the aim to guide and inspire teachers, this narrative review explores different methods that can be used to assess prescribing competence. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and thus a mix of different assessment methods is needed throughout the ...
David J. Brinkman +3 more
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