Objective This study aimed to investigate the incidence of overweight in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) comorbid anxiety during the acute phase and to explore associated factors. Design ...

Objectives Assess the longitudinal association between polypharmacy and falls and examine the differences in this association by different thresholds for polypharmacy definitions in a nationally ...

Introduction The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising steeply. National Health Service England (NHSE) is exploring the potential of a digital diabetes prevention programme (DDPP) and has ...

Introduction Cancer and its treatments can lead to a wide range of side-effects that can persist long after treatments have ended. Across Europe, survivorship care is traditionally hospital-based ...

Background Carbohydrates are commonly referred to as ‘sugars’. However, all sugars are not created equal. Simple sugars are readily digestible in the small intestine while complex sugars are not.

Objectives To examine the authorship and content of systematic reviews (SRs) of biases experienced by medical professionals through a gender lens. Design Review of SRs. Data sources We searched PubMed ...

Original research: Is geographical variation in emergency epilepsy admissions related to variation in new epilepsy diagnoses among children and young people across England? An observational study ...

Objectives This study aimed to elucidate motivators, barriers and facilitators of physical activity (PA) and exercise in a UK adult South Asian (SA) population. In addition, we sought to understand ...

Objective We assessed whether Penthrox (methoxyflurane) can provide better pain relief for elective, outpatient interventional procedures compared with other methods of pain control. Design Systematic ...

Objective This study aims to calculate the global warming potential, in carbon dioxide (CO 2) equivalent emissions, from all in-scope activities involved in phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 clinical trials ...

Introduction Social media has an impact on the reach and speed with which information is disseminated, benefiting patients and healthcare professionals by sharing knowledge, even from a distance.

Introduction Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common condition among older adults with adverse consequences to health and well-being. Shame, stigma and cultural perspectives can prevent ...