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Rojiroti microfinance and child nutrition: a cluster randomised trial (2019)
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Ojha, S., Szatkowski, L., Sinha, R., Yaron, G., Fogarty, A., Allen, S., …Smyth, A. R. (2020). Rojiroti microfinance and child nutrition: a cluster randomised trial. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 105(3), 229-235. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2018-316471

Objective To determine whether Rojiroti microfinance, for poor Indian women, improves child nutrition. Design Cluster randomised trial. Setting Tolas (village communities) in Bihar State. Participants Women and children under 5 years. Int... Read More about Rojiroti microfinance and child nutrition: a cluster randomised trial.

Changes in Asthma Mortality in England and Wales since 2001 (2019)
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Shaw, D. E., Gaynor, C. M., & Fogarty, A. (2019). Changes in Asthma Mortality in England and Wales since 2001. Thorax, 74(12), 1174-1175. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2019-213350

The number of deaths from asthma in England and Wales has not changed significantly over the last decade. This lack of improvement has received attention from both national asthma guidelines and the media. We examined asthma death data from the Offic... Read More about Changes in Asthma Mortality in England and Wales since 2001.

Global differences in geography, religion and other societal factors are associated with sex differences in mortality from suicide: An ecological study of 182 countries (2019)
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Alothman, D., & Fogarty, A. (2020). Global differences in geography, religion and other societal factors are associated with sex differences in mortality from suicide: An ecological study of 182 countries. Journal of Affective Disorders, 260, 67-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2019.08.093

© 2019 Background: Over 800,000 individuals die as a consequence of suicide annually, and almost two thirds of these deaths are in males. This analysis aimed to explore sex differences in global suicide rates with regards to geographic location, reli... Read More about Global differences in geography, religion and other societal factors are associated with sex differences in mortality from suicide: An ecological study of 182 countries.

Prevalence and risk factors for initiating alcohol and tobacco consumption in adolescents living in urban and rural Ethiopia (2019)
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Getachew, S., Lewis, S., Britton, J., Deressa, W., & Fogarty, A. W. (2019). Prevalence and risk factors for initiating alcohol and tobacco consumption in adolescents living in urban and rural Ethiopia. Public Health, 174, 118-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.05.029

© 2019 The Authors Objectives: African countries are potential high growth markets for the alcohol and tobacco industries. This study aimed to identify exposures that are associated with initiating use of alcohol and tobacco products in young people... Read More about Prevalence and risk factors for initiating alcohol and tobacco consumption in adolescents living in urban and rural Ethiopia.

What is the association between price and economic activity with cigarette consumption in Cuba from 1980 to 2014? (2019)
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Varona-Perez*, P., Bridges, S., Lorenzo-Vazquez, E., Suarez-Medina, R., Venero-Fernandez, S., Langley, T., …Fogarty, A. W. (2019). What is the association between price and economic activity with cigarette consumption in Cuba from 1980 to 2014?. Public Health, 173, 126-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2019.05.014

Objectives: Cuba is a tobacco producing country that has been economically isolated as a consequence of an embargo imposed by the USA, and has also experienced a severe economic depression in the 1990s after the withdrawal of support by the former So... Read More about What is the association between price and economic activity with cigarette consumption in Cuba from 1980 to 2014?.

Evaluation of a nudge intervention providing simple feedback to clinicians of the consequence of radiation exposure on demand for computerised tomography scans: a prospective, controlled study (2019)
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Lewis, S., Shaw, D., Langley, T., Fogarty, A., Young, B., & Cranwell, O. (2019). Evaluation of a nudge intervention providing simple feedback to clinicians of the consequence of radiation exposure on demand for computerised tomography scans: a prospective, controlled study. Clinical Medicine, 19(4), 290-293. https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.19-4-290

Computerised tomography (CT) is readily available in developed countries. As one of the side-effects includes an increased risk of cancer, interventions that may encourage more judicious use of CT scans are important. Behavioural economics theory inc... Read More about Evaluation of a nudge intervention providing simple feedback to clinicians of the consequence of radiation exposure on demand for computerised tomography scans: a prospective, controlled study.

Moderate-to-severe asthma in individuals of European ancestry: a genome-wide association study (2018)
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Shrine, N., Portelli, M. A., John, C., Soler Artigas, M., Bennett, N., Hall, R., …Sayers, I. (2019). Moderate-to-severe asthma in individuals of European ancestry: a genome-wide association study. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 7(1), 20-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-2600%2818%2930389-8

Background Few genetic studies that focus on moderate-to-severe asthma exist. We aimed to identity novel genetic variants associated with moderate-to-severe asthma, see whether previously identified genetic variants for all types of asthma contribut... Read More about Moderate-to-severe asthma in individuals of European ancestry: a genome-wide association study.

The association between dengue immunoglobulin G titres with previous clinical dengue infection and white cell counts in Cuban children: a population-based study (2018)
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Suarez-Medina, R., Venero-Fernández, S. J., Batista-Gutierrez, L., de los Angeles Estrada-Rondon, Y., Alfonso-Hernandez, A., Casanave-Guarnaluce, D., …HINASIC (Historia Natural de la Sibilancia en Cuba/Natural History of Wheezing in Cuba) Study Group. (2018). The association between dengue immunoglobulin G titres with previous clinical dengue infection and white cell counts in Cuban children: a population-based study. PLoS ONE, 13(11), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0207391

Background The prevalence of dengue infection is increasing globally. There are few prospective population-based surveillance studies of the immunological and inflammatory consequences of exposure to dengue virus in young children. Objective To... Read More about The association between dengue immunoglobulin G titres with previous clinical dengue infection and white cell counts in Cuban children: a population-based study.

The prevalence, clinical status and genotype of cystic fibrosis patients living in Cuba using national registry data (2018)
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Rodríguez-Calá, F., Suárez-Medina, R., Josefina Venero-Fernández, S., Smyth, A., Carr, S. B., & Fogarty, A. W. (2019). The prevalence, clinical status and genotype of cystic fibrosis patients living in Cuba using national registry data. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 18(4), 522-524. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcf.2018.10.007

Background: We aimed to establish a national cystic fibrosis (CF) registry for Cuba, a developing country. Methods: Regional centres that deliver care for all CF patients provided information for a national database. Findings: The prevalence of CF... Read More about The prevalence, clinical status and genotype of cystic fibrosis patients living in Cuba using national registry data.

An evaluation of a price transparency intervention for two commonly prescribed medications on total institutional expenditure: a prospective study (2018)
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Langley, T., Lacey, J., Johnson, A., Newman, C., Khare, M., Skelly, R., …Fogarty, A. W. (2018). An evaluation of a price transparency intervention for two commonly prescribed medications on total institutional expenditure: a prospective study. Future Hospital Journal, 5(3), 198-202. https://doi.org/10.7861/futurehosp.5-3-198

Importance: Providing cost feedback has been demonstrated to decrease demand from clinicians. Objective: We tested the hypothesis that providing the cost of drugs to clinicians would modify total expenditure. Design: A prospective study design with... Read More about An evaluation of a price transparency intervention for two commonly prescribed medications on total institutional expenditure: a prospective study.

Epilepsy mortality trends in Cuba compared with England and Wales: 1987–2010 (2018)
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Suárez-Medina, R., Morales-Chacón, L. M., Venero-Fernández, S. J., Liu, C., Fogarty, A. W., & Neligan, A. (2018). Epilepsy mortality trends in Cuba compared with England and Wales: 1987–2010. Epilepsy and Behavior, 85, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.04.031

There are limited epilepsy mortality data from developing countries and Latin America in particular. We examined national epilepsy mortality data from Cuba and contrasted them with comparable data from England and Wales. National epilepsy mortality d... Read More about Epilepsy mortality trends in Cuba compared with England and Wales: 1987–2010.

Frequency of stepping down antibiotics and nebuliser treatment is lower at weekends compared to weekdays: an observational study (2017)
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Lewis, S., Langley, T., Lacey, J., Skelly, R., Norwood, M., Sturrock, N., & Fogarty, A. W. (2017). Frequency of stepping down antibiotics and nebuliser treatment is lower at weekends compared to weekdays: an observational study. Clinical Medicine, 17(6), https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmedicine.17-6-504

We hypothesised that delays in providing non-urgent medication step-downs at weekends to medical management may be associated with increased length of stay.In a novel use of electronic prescribing data, we analysed emergency admissions from a busy ac... Read More about Frequency of stepping down antibiotics and nebuliser treatment is lower at weekends compared to weekdays: an observational study.

Demand for CT scans increases during transition from paediatric to adult care: an observational study from 2009 to 2015 (2017)
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Thurley, P., Crookdake, J., Norwood, M., Sturrock, N., & Fogarty, A. W. (in press). Demand for CT scans increases during transition from paediatric to adult care: an observational study from 2009 to 2015. British Journal of Radiology, https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20170467

OBJECTIVE: Avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure is a clinical priority in children and young adults. We aimed to explore demand for CT scans in a busy general hospital with particular interest in the period of transition from paediatric to adult m... Read More about Demand for CT scans increases during transition from paediatric to adult care: an observational study from 2009 to 2015.

Early respiratory bacterial detection and anti-staphylococcal antibiotic prophylaxis in young children with cystic fibrosis (2017)
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Hurley, M., Fogarty, A. W., McKeever, T. M., Goss, C., Rosenfeld, M., & Smyth, A. R. (in press). Early respiratory bacterial detection and anti-staphylococcal antibiotic prophylaxis in young children with cystic fibrosis. Annals of the American Thoracic Society, https://doi.org/10.1513/AnnalsATS.201705-376OC

Rationale: Consensus is lacking regarding anti-staphylococcal antibiotic prophylaxis use for young children with cystic fibrosis. Prophylaxis is recommended in the UK, but recommended against in the US. Objectives: To test the hypothesis that anti-... Read More about Early respiratory bacterial detection and anti-staphylococcal antibiotic prophylaxis in young children with cystic fibrosis.

Association between infection with H. pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian children: a longitudinal study (2017)
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Taye, B., Enquselassie, F., Tsegaye, A., Amberbir, A., Medhin, G., Fogarty, A. W., …Davey, G. (in press). Association between infection with H. pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian children: a longitudinal study. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 47(10), https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.12995

Background: Epidemiological evidence from developed countries indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection correlates with a reduced risk of atopy and allergic disorders, however limited data are available from low-income countries. Objective: We... Read More about Association between infection with H. pylori and atopy in young Ethiopian children: a longitudinal study.

Weight gain during acute treatment of an initial pulmonary exacerbation is associated with a longer interval to the next exacerbation in adults with cystic fibrosis (2017)
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Barr, H. L., Cámara, M., Barrett, D., Williams, P., Forrester, D., Smyth, A., …Fogarty, A. W. (in press). Weight gain during acute treatment of an initial pulmonary exacerbation is associated with a longer interval to the next exacerbation in adults with cystic fibrosis. ERJ Open Research, 3(3), https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00057-2017

Risk factors for maternal anaemia and low birth weight in pregnant women living in rural India: a prospective cohort study (2017)
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Ahankari, A. S., Myles, P. R., Dixit, J., Tata, L. J., & Fogarty, A. W. (2017). Risk factors for maternal anaemia and low birth weight in pregnant women living in rural India: a prospective cohort study. Public Health, 151, 63-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2017.06.023

Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to estimate the prevalence and risk factors for maternal anaemia and low birth weight in pregnant women living in Maharashtra state, India. Study design: Prospective study Methods: Women between 3... Read More about Risk factors for maternal anaemia and low birth weight in pregnant women living in rural India: a prospective cohort study.

Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among adults in East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study (2017)
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Tadesse, F., Fogarty, A. W., & Deressa, W. (2018). Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among adults in East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 18(1), Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-017-4577-0

BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease is prevalent in over 75% of the country's area making it the leading public health problems in the country. Information on the preva... Read More about Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria among adults in East Shewa Zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Household air pollution and lung function in Indian adults: a cross-sectional study (2017)
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Dave, M., Ahankari, A. S., Myles, P. R., Arokiasamy, P., Uttamacharya, Khobragade, P., …Fogarty, A. W. (2017). Household air pollution and lung function in Indian adults: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 21(6), https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.16.0615

Exposure to air pollution produced by cooking is common in developing countries, and represents a potentially avoidable cause of lung disease. Cross-sectional data were collected by the World Health Organization's Study on Global AGEing and Adult Hea... Read More about Household air pollution and lung function in Indian adults: a cross-sectional study.

A metabolomic analytical approach permits identification of urinary biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum infection: a case–control study (2017)
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Abdelrazig, S. M., Ortori, C. A., Davey, G., Deressa, W., Mulleta, D., Barrett, D. A., …Fogarty, A. W. (2017). A metabolomic analytical approach permits identification of urinary biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum infection: a case–control study. Malaria Journal, 16, Article 229. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-1875-z

BACKGROUND: Currently available diagnostic techniques of Plasmodium falciparum infection are not optimal for non-invasive, population-based screening for malaria. It was hypothesized that a mass spectrometry-based metabolomics approach could identify... Read More about A metabolomic analytical approach permits identification of urinary biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum infection: a case–control study.