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Physiological Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors as Homeostatic Regulators (2018)
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Bates, D. O., Beazley-Long, N., Benest, A. V., Ye, X., Ved, N., Hulse, R. P., …Foster, R. R. (2018). Physiological Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors as Homeostatic Regulators. Comprehensive Physiology, 8(3), 955-979. https://doi.org/10.1002/cphy.c170015

The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family of proteins are key regulators of physiological systems. Originally linked with endothelial function, they have since become understood to be principal regulators of multiple tissues, both through... Read More about Physiological Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors as Homeostatic Regulators.

The role of communities in mental Hhalth care in low- and middle-income countries: a meta-review of components and competencies (2018)
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Kohrt, B. A., Asher, L., Bhardwaj, A., Fazel, M., Jordans, M. J., Mutamba, B. B., …Patel, V. (2018). The role of communities in mental Hhalth care in low- and middle-income countries: a meta-review of components and competencies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(6), https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph15061279

Community-based mental health services are emphasized in the World Health Organization’s Mental Health Action Plan, the World Bank’s Disease Control Priorities, and the Action Plan of the World Psychiatric Association. There is increasing evidence fo... Read More about The role of communities in mental Hhalth care in low- and middle-income countries: a meta-review of components and competencies.

Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. (2018)
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Bowker, K., Orton, S., Cooper, S., Naughton, F., Whitemore, R., Lewis, S., …Ussher, M. (in press). Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1856-4

Background: Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are increasingly used for reducing or stopping smoking, with some studies showing positive outcomes. However, little is known about views on ECs during pregnancy or postpartum and previous studies have nearly a... Read More about Views on and experiences of electronic cigarettes: a qualitative study of women who are pregnant or have recently given birth..

Effects on abstinence of nicotine patch treatment prior to quitting smoking: a parallel, two-arm, pragmatic randomised trial (2018)
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Aveyard, P., Lewis, S., Coleman, T., Dickinson, A., Randall, C., Orton, S., & Perdue, J. (2018). Effects on abstinence of nicotine patch treatment prior to quitting smoking: a parallel, two-arm, pragmatic randomised trial. BMJ, 361, Article k2164. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k2164

Objectives: Standard smoking cessation pharmacotherapy is recommended in the post-quit period, but may also facilitate abstinence if used prior to quitting. The objective was to examine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of nicotine patch worn... Read More about Effects on abstinence of nicotine patch treatment prior to quitting smoking: a parallel, two-arm, pragmatic randomised trial.

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.

Predictors and temporal trend of flu vaccination in auto-immune rheumatic diseases in the UK: a nationwide prospective cohort study (2018)
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Nakafero, G., Grainge, M. J., Myles, P. R., Mallen, C., Zhang, W., Doherty, M., …Abhishek, A. (2018). Predictors and temporal trend of flu vaccination in auto-immune rheumatic diseases in the UK: a nationwide prospective cohort study. Rheumatology, 57(10), 1726-1734. https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/key156

Objectives: To [1] examine temporal trend in uptake of seasonal influenza vaccine (SIV) in the UK, [2] explore disease and demographic factors associated with vaccination. Methods: 32,751 people with auto-immune rheumatic diseases (AIRDs) prescribed... Read More about Predictors and temporal trend of flu vaccination in auto-immune rheumatic diseases in the UK: a nationwide prospective cohort study.

Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review (2018)
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Ratib, S., Burden-Teh, E., Leonardi-Bee, J., Harwood, C., & Bath-Hextall, F. (in press). Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(6), https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003393

Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to synthesize available research evidence to determine the risk of skin cancer in patients with long-term use of topical corticosteroids (TCS). Introduction: Topical corticosteroids are one of... Read More about Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review.

Early life incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in children with gastroschisis: a cohort study (2018)
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Bannister, J., Szatkowski, L., Sharkey, D., Tan, S., Fiaschi, L., & Ban, L. (2018). Early life incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in children with gastroschisis: a cohort study. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 67(5), 580–585. https://doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0000000000002045

Objectives: Survival in infants with gastroschisis is increasing although little is known about early childhood morbidity. In the context of a hypothesised link between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and immune function, this study explores rates of... Read More about Early life incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections in children with gastroschisis: a cohort study.

Cigarette brand diversity and price changes during the implementation of plain packaging in the United Kingdom (2018)
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Breton, M. O., Britton, J., Huang, Y., & Bogdanovica, I. (2018). Cigarette brand diversity and price changes during the implementation of plain packaging in the United Kingdom. Addiction, 113(10), 1883-1894. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.14282

Background and aim: Plain packaging of cigarettes appeared in the UK in July 2016 and was ubiquitous by May 2017. The change coincided with another legislative change, raising the minimum pack size from 10 to 20 cigarettes. Laws imposing plain packag... Read More about Cigarette brand diversity and price changes during the implementation of plain packaging in the United Kingdom.

Post infectious IBS: defining its clinical features and prognosis using an internet-based survey (2018)
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Card, T., Enck, P., Barbara, G., Boeckxstaens, G. E., Santos, J., Azpiroz, F., …Spiller, R. C. (2018). Post infectious IBS: defining its clinical features and prognosis using an internet-based survey. United European Gastroenterology Journal, 6(8), 1245-1253. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050640618779923

Background: Gastrointestinal infection is an important risk factor for developing IBS. Our aim was to characterise postinfectious IBS (PI-IBS) compared to other IBS patients. Methods: An internet survey of IBS patients using Rome III diagnostic ques... Read More about Post infectious IBS: defining its clinical features and prognosis using an internet-based survey.

Antimicrobial resistance among migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
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Nellums, L. B., Thompson, H., Holmes, A., Castro-Sánchez, E., Otter, J. A., Norredam, M., …Hargreaves, S. (2018). Antimicrobial resistance among migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18(7), 796-811. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099%2818%2930219-6

Background: Rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are rising globally and there is concern that increased migration is contributing to the burden of antibiotic resistance in Europe. However, the effect of migration on the burden of AMR in Europe ha... Read More about Antimicrobial resistance among migrants in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

How effective are approaches to migrant screening for infectious diseases in Europe? A systematic review (2018)
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Seedat, F., Hargreaves, S., Nellums, L. B., Ouyang, J., Brown, M., & Friedland, J. S. (2018). How effective are approaches to migrant screening for infectious diseases in Europe? A systematic review. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18(9), e259-e271. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099%2818%2930117-8

© 2018 Elsevier Ltd Rates of migration to Europe, and within Europe, have increased in recent years, with considerable implications for health systems. Migrants in Europe face a disproportionate burden of tuberculosis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C, yet... Read More about How effective are approaches to migrant screening for infectious diseases in Europe? A systematic review.

Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial (2018)
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Daley, A., Riaz, M., Lewis, S., Aveyard, P., Coleman, T., Manyonda, I., …Ussher, M. (2018). Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-1784-3

Background: Antenatal depression is associated with harmful consequences for both the mother and child. One intervention that might be effective is participation in regular physical activity although data on this question in pregnant smokers is curre... Read More about Physical activity for antenatal and postnatal depression in women attempting to quit smoking: randomised controlled trial.

Clinicians' attitude towards a placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial investigating the effect of neuraminidase inhibitors in adults hospitalised with influenza (2018)
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Bradbury, N., Nguyen-Van-Tam, J. S., & Lim, W. S. (2018). Clinicians' attitude towards a placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial investigating the effect of neuraminidase inhibitors in adults hospitalised with influenza. BMC Health Services Research, 18, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-018-3122-x

Background: The value of neuraminidase inhibitors (NAIs) in reducing severe clinical outcomes from influenza is debated. A clinical trial to generate better evidence is desirable. However, it is unknown whether UK clinicians would support a placebo c... Read More about Clinicians' attitude towards a placebo-controlled randomised clinical trial investigating the effect of neuraminidase inhibitors in adults hospitalised with influenza.

Global mental health and schizophrenia (2018)
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Asher, L., Fekadu, A., & Hanlon, C. (2018). Global mental health and schizophrenia. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 31(3), https://doi.org/10.1097/yco.0000000000000404

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The aim was to synthesize recent evidence on schizophrenia illness experience and outcomes and models of care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). RECENT FINDINGS: There is a plurality of explanatory models for psychosis... Read More about Global mental health and schizophrenia.

Improving identification & management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care: pre- and post-intervention study (2018)
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Weng, S., Kai, J., Tranter, J., Leonardi-Bee, J., & Qureshi, N. (2018). Improving identification & management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care: pre- and post-intervention study. Atherosclerosis, 274, 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.04.037

Background and Aims: Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a major cause of premature heart disease but remains unrecognised in most patients. This study investigated if a systematic primary care-based approach to identify and manage possible FH imp... Read More about Improving identification & management of familial hypercholesterolaemia in primary care: pre- and post-intervention study.

Carlsberg alibi marketing in the UEFA Euro 2016 football finals: implications of Probably inappropriate alcohol advertising (2018)
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Murray, R. L., Opazo-Breton, M., Britton, J., Cranwell, J., & Grant-Braham, B. (2018). Carlsberg alibi marketing in the UEFA Euro 2016 football finals: implications of Probably inappropriate alcohol advertising. BMC Public Health, 18(553), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5449-y

Background: Alcohol advertising is a key driver of alcohol consumption, and is prohibited in France by the Loi Evin. In 2016 the Danish brewer Carlsberg sponsored the UEFA Euro 2016 finals, held in France, and used the alibis ‘Probably’ and ‘…the bes... Read More about Carlsberg alibi marketing in the UEFA Euro 2016 football finals: implications of Probably inappropriate alcohol advertising.

Vape shops: who uses them and what do they do? (2018)
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Pattinson, J., Lewis, S., Bains, M., Britton, J., & Langley, T. (2018). Vape shops: who uses them and what do they do?. BMC Public Health, 18, Article 541. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-018-5467-9

Background: ‘Vape shops’ are a popular source for buying electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and related products. The products that vape shops sell, their marketing techniques and the extent to which they provide information or encouragement to smo... Read More about Vape shops: who uses them and what do they do?.

Uptake of Tailored Text Message Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy When Advertised on the Internet (MiQuit): Observational Study (2018)
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Emery, J., Coleman, T., Sutton, S., Cooper, S., Leonardi-Bee, J., Jones, M. D., & Naughton, F. (2018). Uptake of Tailored Text Message Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy When Advertised on the Internet (MiQuit): Observational Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 20(4), Article e146. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.8525

Background: Smoking in pregnancy is a major public health concern. Pregnant smokers are particularly difficult to reach, with low uptake of support options and few effective interventions. Text message–based self-help is a promising, low-cost interve... Read More about Uptake of Tailored Text Message Smoking Cessation Support in Pregnancy When Advertised on the Internet (MiQuit): Observational Study.

The XL probe: a luxury or a necessity? risk stratification in an obese community cohort using transient elastography (2018)
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Harris, R., Card, T. R., Delahooke, T., Aithal, G. P., & Guha, I. N. (2018). The XL probe: a luxury or a necessity? risk stratification in an obese community cohort using transient elastography. United European Gastroenterology Journal, 6(9), 1372-1379. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050640618772944

Background: Transient elastography is a non-invasive tool which can stratify patients at risk of chronic liver disease. However, a raised body mass index has been independently associated with a failed or unreliable examination. Objective: The pur... Read More about The XL probe: a luxury or a necessity? risk stratification in an obese community cohort using transient elastography.