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Randomised comparison of two household survey modules for measuring stillbirths and neonatal deaths in five countries: the Every Newborn-INDEPTH study.
(Elsevier, 2020-04-18)BACKGROUND: An estimated 5·1 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur annually. Household surveys, most notably the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), run in more than 90 countries and are the main data source from ... -
A randomised controlled trial of Outpatient versus inpatient Polyp Treatment (OPT) for abnormal uterine bleeding.
(NIHR Journals Library, 2015-07)BACKGROUND: Uterine polyps cause abnormal bleeding in women and conventional practice is to remove them in hospital under general anaesthetic. Advances in technology make it possible to perform polypectomy in an outpatient ... -
Randomized Trials of Retosiban Versus Placebo or Atosiban in Spontaneous Preterm Labor.
(2020-05-07)OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of retosiban in spontaneous preterm labor (sPTL). STUDY DESIGN: Two multicenter, randomized, and double-blind trials compared retosiban with placebo ... -
Rapid co-creation of information resources for surgical patients during covid-19
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Rapid detection of major Gram-positive pathogens in ocular specimens using a novel fluorescent vancomycin-based probe
(2022-09-01)Bacterial infections of the eye are significant causes of morbidity that can lead to permanent visual loss without rapid and adequate treatment, with Gram-positive bacteria causing the majority of ocular infections. Here ... -
Rapid, early and accurate SARS-CoV-2 detection using RT-qPCR in primary care: a prospective cohort study (REAP-1).
(2021-08-02)OBJECTIVES: We explore the importance of SARS-CoV-2 sentinel surveillance testing in primary care during a regional COVID-19 outbreak in Austria. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: A single sentinel practice serving ... -
An RCT of a decision aid to support informed choices about taking aspirin to prevent colorectal cancer and other chronic diseases: a study protocol for the SITA (Should I Take Aspirin?) trial.
(BioMed Central, 2021-07-15)BACKGROUND: Australian guidelines recommend that all people aged 50-70 years old actively consider taking daily low-dose aspirin (100-300 mg per day) for 2.5 to 5 years to reduce their risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). ... -
Recent advances in the prevention and treatment of preterm labour: Oxytocin antagonists and the silicone (Arabin) pessary
(2014-05-19)© 2015 Cambridge University Press. Preterm birth may be spontaneous or medically indicated for maternal or fetal reasons. Around 20-25% of preterm births (PTB) follow preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), ... -
Recommended core outcome instruments for health-related quality of life, long-term control and itch intensity in atopic eczema trials: results of the HOME VII consensus meeting.
(2020-11-11)BACKGROUND: The Harmonising Outcome Measures for Eczema (HOME) initiative has established a core outcome set of domains for atopic eczema clinical trials. Previous consensus meetings have agreed upon preferred instruments ...