A population-based study exploring phenotypic clusters and clinical outcomes in stroke using unsupervised machine learning approach (2023)
Journal Article
Akyea, R. K., Ntaios, G., Kontopantelis, E., Georgiopoulos, G., Soria, D., Asselbergs, F. W., …Qureshi, N. (2023). A population-based study exploring phenotypic clusters and clinical outcomes in stroke using unsupervised machine learning approach. PLOS Digital Health, 2(9), Article e0000334. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0000334

Individuals developing stroke have varying clinical characteristics, demographic, and biochemical profiles. This heterogeneity in phenotypic characteristics can impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality outcomes. This study uses... Read More about A population-based study exploring phenotypic clusters and clinical outcomes in stroke using unsupervised machine learning approach.

Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol (2023)
Journal Article
Chattopadhyay, K., Biswas, I., & Wang, H. (in press). Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol. International Journal of Yoga - Philosophy, Psychology and Parapsychology,

The global burden of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension is high and increasing. Several systematic reviews suggest Yoga, an ancient mind-body discipline from the Indian subcontinent, is safe and can be beneficial for preventing and managing obesity,... Read More about Barriers and facilitators to Yoga for obesity, diabetes, and hypertension: a qualitative systematic review protocol.

Identifying Variation in the Newborn Life Support Procedure: An Automated Method (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Tan, A., Remenyte-Prescott, R., Egede, J., Valstar, M., & Sharkey, D. (2023). Identifying Variation in the Newborn Life Support Procedure: An Automated Method. In M. P. Brito, T. Aven, P. Baraldi, M. Čepin, & E. Zio (Eds.), Proceedings of the 33rd European Safety and Reliability Conference (ESREL 2023) (607-614)

This research is conducted for developing an automated method to recognize variations in the Newborn Life Support (NLS) procedure. Compliance with the NLS standard guideline is essential to prevent any adverse consequences for the newborn. Video reco... Read More about Identifying Variation in the Newborn Life Support Procedure: An Automated Method.

Sociodemographic Variations in the Uptake of Faecal Immunochemical Tests in Primary Care (2023)
Journal Article
Bailey, J. A., Morton, A. J., Jones, J., Chapman, C. J., Oliver, S., Morling, J. R., …Humes, D. J. (2023). Sociodemographic Variations in the Uptake of Faecal Immunochemical Tests in Primary Care. British Journal of General Practice, https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2023.0033

Background: Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) usage for symptomatic patients is increasing, but variations in use by sociodemographics are unknown. We introduced FIT for symptomatic patients in November 2017. Aim: Identify whether demographics, eth... Read More about Sociodemographic Variations in the Uptake of Faecal Immunochemical Tests in Primary Care.

Cause-specific mortality in patients with alcohol-related liver disease in Denmark: a population-based study (2023)
Journal Article
Kann, A. E., Jepsen, P., Madsen, L. G., West, J., & Askgaard, G. (2023). Cause-specific mortality in patients with alcohol-related liver disease in Denmark: a population-based study. Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology, https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-1253%2823%2900192-9

Background Knowledge of the causes of death is essential to prevent premature death in alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). We examined cause-specific mortality, including death due to specific cancers, in 15 years after diagnosis of ALD. Methods... Read More about Cause-specific mortality in patients with alcohol-related liver disease in Denmark: a population-based study.

Developing evidence-based patient-focused learning materials to support health behaviour change for people living with psoriatic arthritis (2023)
Journal Article
Hailey, L., Howells, L., Bundy, C., Kirtley, S., Martin, S., O'Sullivan, D., …Coates, L. C. (2023). Developing evidence-based patient-focused learning materials to support health behaviour change for people living with psoriatic arthritis. RMD Open, 9(3), Article e003190. https://doi.org/10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003190

Objectives: In psoriatic arthritis (PsA), self-management is important for patient function and quality of life. Behaviour change can be difficult, patients could benefit from high-quality support to initiate change. Our aim was to codesign the proje... Read More about Developing evidence-based patient-focused learning materials to support health behaviour change for people living with psoriatic arthritis.

Respiratory management and outcomes in high-risk preterm infants with development of a population outcome dashboard (2023)
Journal Article
Kwok, T. C., Poulter, C., Algarni, S., Szatkowski, L., & Sharkey, D. (2023). Respiratory management and outcomes in high-risk preterm infants with development of a population outcome dashboard. Thorax, https://doi.org/10.1136/thorax-2023-220174

Introduction Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is associated with adverse long-term respiratory and neurodevelopmental outcomes. No recent studies examined the changing respiratory management and outcomes, particularly severe BPD, across a whole popu... Read More about Respiratory management and outcomes in high-risk preterm infants with development of a population outcome dashboard.

Obesity, metabolic health, and clinical outcomes after incident cardiovascular disease: A nationwide population-based cohort study (2023)
Journal Article
Akyea, R. K., Ntaios, G., & Doehner, W. (in press). Obesity, metabolic health, and clinical outcomes after incident cardiovascular disease: A nationwide population-based cohort study. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle,

Background: The association between metabolic syndrome and increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is well-established. However, in patients with incident CVD the relationship between obesity, metabolic health, and subsequent CVD and mortality ou... Read More about Obesity, metabolic health, and clinical outcomes after incident cardiovascular disease: A nationwide population-based cohort study.

The facilitators and barriers to improving functional activity and wellbeing in people with dementia: A qualitative study from the Process Evaluation of Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) (2023)
Journal Article
Lorito, C. D., Van Der Wardt, V., Pollock, K., Howe, L., Booth, V., Logan, P., …Harwood, R. H. (2023). The facilitators and barriers to improving functional activity and wellbeing in people with dementia: A qualitative study from the Process Evaluation of Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED). Age and Ageing, 52(8), Article afad166. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afad166

Background. The PRomoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED) study delivered an exercise and functional activity programme to participants living with dementia. A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) showed no measurable be... Read More about The facilitators and barriers to improving functional activity and wellbeing in people with dementia: A qualitative study from the Process Evaluation of Promoting Activity, Independence and Stability in Early Dementia (PrAISED).

Long-term outcomes (beyond 5 years) of liver transplant recipients - a transatlantic multicentre study (2023)
Journal Article
Palaniyappan, N., Peach, E., Pearce, F., Dhaliwal, A., Campos-Varela, I., Cant, M. R., …Aravinthan, A. D. (2023). Long-term outcomes (beyond 5 years) of liver transplant recipients - a transatlantic multicentre study. Liver Transplantation, https://doi.org/10.1097/LVT.0000000000000244

The long-term (>5 year) outcomes following liver transplantation (LT) have not been extensively reported. The aim was to evaluate outcomes of LT recipients who have survived the first 5 years. A multicentre retrospective analysis of prospectively... Read More about Long-term outcomes (beyond 5 years) of liver transplant recipients - a transatlantic multicentre study.