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What can we learn from the experiences and expectations of patients on growing waiting lists for planned care in the COVID-19 pandemic? (2021)
Journal Article
Kulkarni, K., Shah, R., Armaou, M., Leighton, P., Mangwani, J., & Dias, J. (2021). What can we learn from the experiences and expectations of patients on growing waiting lists for planned care in the COVID-19 pandemic?. Bone & Joint Open, 2(8), 583-593. https://doi.org/10.1302/2633-1462.28.bjo-2021-0056.r1

COVID-19 has compounded a growing waiting list problem, with over 4.5 million patients now waiting for planned elective care in the UK. Views of patients on waiting lists are rarely considered in prioritization. Our primary aim was to understand how... Read More about What can we learn from the experiences and expectations of patients on growing waiting lists for planned care in the COVID-19 pandemic?.

Fidelity assessment of nurse-led non-pharmacological package of care for knee pain in the package development phase of a feasibility randomised controlled trial based in secondary care: A mixed methods study (2021)
Journal Article
Nomikos, P. A., Hall, M., Fuller, A., Millar, B., Ogollah, R., Valdes, A., Doherty, M., Walsh, D. A., Das Nair, R., & Abhishek, A. (2021). Fidelity assessment of nurse-led non-pharmacological package of care for knee pain in the package development phase of a feasibility randomised controlled trial based in secondary care: A mixed methods study. BMJ Open, 11(7), Article e045242. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-045242

Objectives To evaluate fidelity of delivery of a nurse-led non-pharmacological complex intervention for knee pain. Setting Secondary care. Single-centre study. Study design Mixed methods study. Participants Eighteen adults with chronic knee pain. Inc... Read More about Fidelity assessment of nurse-led non-pharmacological package of care for knee pain in the package development phase of a feasibility randomised controlled trial based in secondary care: A mixed methods study.

Dietary interventions reduce traditional and novel cardiovascular risk markers by altering the gut microbiome and their metabolites (2021)
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Vijay, A., Astbury, S., Panayiotis, L., Marques, F., Spector, T. D., Menni, C., & Valdes, A. M. (2021). Dietary interventions reduce traditional and novel cardiovascular risk markers by altering the gut microbiome and their metabolites. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 8, Article 691564. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2021.691564

Aims: The current study investigates the role of diet in mediating the gut microbiome-cardiovascular association which has not
yet been explored in humans.
Methods and results: Using a two-arm dietary intervention study in healthy participants (N=7... Read More about Dietary interventions reduce traditional and novel cardiovascular risk markers by altering the gut microbiome and their metabolites.

Safety of topical corticosteroids in atopic eczema: an umbrella review (2021)
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Axon, E., Chalmers, J. R., Santer, M., Ridd, M. J., Lawton, S., Langan, S. M., Grindlay, D. J., Muller, I., Roberts, A., Ahmed, A., Williams, H. C., & Thomas, K. S. (2021). Safety of topical corticosteroids in atopic eczema: an umbrella review. BMJ Open, 11(7), Article e046476. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046476

Objective An umbrella review summarising all safety data from systematic reviews of topical corticosteroids (TCS) in adults and children with atopic eczema. Methods Embase, MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Centre of Ev... Read More about Safety of topical corticosteroids in atopic eczema: an umbrella review.

The efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis (2021)
Journal Article
McWilliams, D. F., Thankaraj, D., Jones-Diette, J., Morgan, R., Ifesemen, O. S., Shenker, N. G., & Walsh, D. A. (2022). The efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology, 61(1), 76-89. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keab503

Objectives: Glucocorticosteroids (GCs) are recommended to suppress inflammation in people with active RA. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the effects of systemic GCs on RA pain. Methods: A systematic literature review of ra... Read More about The efficacy of systemic glucocorticosteroids for pain in rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.

Short-Term Evaluation of Cellular Fate in an Ovine Bone Formation Model (2021)
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Markides, H., Foster, N. C., McLaren, J. S., Hopkins, T., Black, C., Oreffo, R. O. C., Scammell, B. E., Echevarria, I., White, L. J., & El Haj, A. J. (2021). Short-Term Evaluation of Cellular Fate in an Ovine Bone Formation Model. Cells, 10(7), Article 1776. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells10071776

The ovine critical-sized defect model provides a robust preclinical model for testing tissue-engineered constructs for use in the treatment of non-union bone fractures and severe trauma. A critical question in cell-based therapies is understanding th... Read More about Short-Term Evaluation of Cellular Fate in an Ovine Bone Formation Model.

Protocol for surgical and non-surgical treatment for metacarpal shaft fractures in adults: an observational feasibility study (2021)
Journal Article
Taha, R., Leighton, P., Bainbridge, C., Montgomery, A., Davis, T., & Karantana, A. (2021). Protocol for surgical and non-surgical treatment for metacarpal shaft fractures in adults: an observational feasibility study. BMJ Open, 11(6), Article 046913. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046913

Introduction Metacarpal shaft fractures (MSF) are common traumatic hand injuries that usually affect young people of working age. They place a significant burden on healthcare resources and society; however, there is a lack of evidence to guide their... Read More about Protocol for surgical and non-surgical treatment for metacarpal shaft fractures in adults: an observational feasibility study.

Central Aspects of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAP-RA): protocol for a prospective observational study (2021)
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Ifesemen, O., McWilliams, D. F., Ferguson, E., Wakefield, R., Akin-Akinyosoye, K., Wilson, D., Platts, D., Ledbury, S., & Walsh, D. A. (2021). Central Aspects of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAP-RA): protocol for a prospective observational study. BMC Rheumatology, 5(1), Article 23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-021-00187-2

Background: Pain and fatigue are persistent problems in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Central sensitisation (CS) may contribute to pain and fatigue, even when treatment has controlled inflammatory disease. This study aims to validate a self-repor... Read More about Central Aspects of Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis (CAP-RA): protocol for a prospective observational study.

Learning from a successful process evaluation in care homes (2021)
Journal Article
Allen, F., Darby, J., Cook, M., Evley, R., Godfrey, M., Horne, J., Leighton, P., Logan, P., & Robinson, K. (2021). Learning from a successful process evaluation in care homes. Age and Ageing, 50(5), 1850-1853. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afab139

Introduction
process evaluations (PE) are increasingly used in parallel with randomised controlled trials (RCT) to inform the implementation of complex health interventions. This paper explores the learning accrued from conducting a PE within the Fa... Read More about Learning from a successful process evaluation in care homes.

Clinical Utility of small bowel ultrasound assessment of Crohn’s Disease in Adults: A systematic scoping review (2021)
Journal Article
Radford, S. J., Clarke, C. G., Shinkins, B., Leighton, P., Taylor, S. A., & Moran, G. W. (2022). Clinical Utility of small bowel ultrasound assessment of Crohn’s Disease in Adults: A systematic scoping review. Frontline Gastroenterology, 13(4), 280-286. https://doi.org/10.1136/flgastro-2021-101897

Background: Ultrasound is an alternative to Magnetic Resonance Enterography, and has the potential to significantly reduce waiting times, expedite clinical decision making and improve patient experience. Point of care ultrasound is an advantage of th... Read More about Clinical Utility of small bowel ultrasound assessment of Crohn’s Disease in Adults: A systematic scoping review.