Dr YANA VINOGRADOVA's Outputs (38)

Discontinuation of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of fracture: nested case-control studies using routinely collected primary care data (2025)
Journal Article
Vinogradova, Y., Iyen, B., Masud, T., Taylor, L., & Kai, J. (in press). Discontinuation of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of fracture: nested case-control studies using routinely collected primary care data. The Lancet Healthy Longevity, Article 100729

Background
Women benefit from reduced fracture risk while using menopausal hormone therapy. However, information on risks after stopping menopausal hormone therapy is scarce and inconsistent, with no information on longer-term fracture risk as women... Read More about Discontinuation of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of fracture: nested case-control studies using routinely collected primary care data.

The legacy effect of early HbA1c control on microvascular complications and hospital admissions in type 2 diabetes: findings from a large UK study (2025)
Journal Article
Aldafas, R., Vinogradova, Y., Crabtree, T. S. J., Gordon, J., & Idris, I. (2025). The legacy effect of early HbA1c control on microvascular complications and hospital admissions in type 2 diabetes: findings from a large UK study. Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism, https://doi.org/10.1177/20420188251350897

Introduction
There is conflicting evidence regarding optimal glycaemic targets to reflect the legacy effect of hyperglycaemia in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We examined the risks of microvascular complications and hospital admission with HbA... Read More about The legacy effect of early HbA1c control on microvascular complications and hospital admissions in type 2 diabetes: findings from a large UK study.

Incidence rates of bullous pemphigoid, herpes zoster, and urticaria following the start of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK: a population-based cohort study (2025)
Journal Article
Swiderski, M., Lewis, S., Vinogradova, Y., Ridd, M. J., Yiu, Z. Z. N., Lloyd-Lavery, A., Prasad, V., & Gran, S. (2025). Incidence rates of bullous pemphigoid, herpes zoster, and urticaria following the start of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK: a population-based cohort study. British Journal of Dermatology, https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljaf237

Background

Several population-based studies have reported an increased risk of serious skin conditions following COVID-19 vaccinations, but their population samples were not representative. Accurately estimating these risks is important for infor... Read More about Incidence rates of bullous pemphigoid, herpes zoster, and urticaria following the start of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the UK: a population-based cohort study.

Guidelines and practice: antipsychotics prescribing and physical health monitoring in children and young people, a cohort study using primary care data (2025)
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Vinogradova, Y., Jack, R. H., Prasad, V., Coupland, C., Morriss, R., & Hollis, C. (2025). Guidelines and practice: antipsychotics prescribing and physical health monitoring in children and young people, a cohort study using primary care data. BMJ Mental Health, 28(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjment-2024-301287

Background: Antipsychotic treatments require physical health monitoring (PHM), especially among children and young people (CYP).
Objective: For CYP aged 5-17, to investigate recorded indications for antipsychotics prescribing and first-treatment dur... Read More about Guidelines and practice: antipsychotics prescribing and physical health monitoring in children and young people, a cohort study using primary care data.

Hearing loss and risk of major osteoporotic fracture: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom (2025)
Journal Article
Khalid, S., Prieto Alhambra, D., Hasheminasab, S. A., Vinogradova, Y., Qureshi, N., Ratzinger, M., Brunetti, V., Salas, A., & Canals, L. (2025). Hearing loss and risk of major osteoporotic fracture: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom. Archives of Osteoporosis, 20(1), Article 14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-024-01484-2

Using the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink, our cohort study matched 237,297 individuals with hearing loss (HL) to 829,431 without HL. The study found an 8-10% higher risk of major osteoporotic fracture in individuals with HL compared to those... Read More about Hearing loss and risk of major osteoporotic fracture: a population-based cohort study in the United Kingdom.

The association between drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a case-control study (2024)
Journal Article
Swiderski, M., Vinogradova, Y., Knaggs, R. D., Harman, K., Harwood, R. H., Prasad, V., Persson, M. S. M., Figueredo, G., Layfield, C., & Gran, S. (2025). The association between drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a case-control study. British Journal of Dermatology, 192(3), 440-449. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljae416

Background
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune skin disease that affects mainly older people. Numerous drugs have been previously associated with BP based on case series and small hospital-based studies. More reliable and precise estimates of a... Read More about The association between drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a case-control study.

A protocol to assess risk of fractures associated with use of menopausal hormone therapy: nested case-control study using CPRD (2024)
Preprint / Working Paper
Vinogradova, Y., Iyen, B., Masud, T., Taylor, L., & Kai, J. A protocol to assess risk of fractures associated with use of menopausal hormone therapy: nested case-control study using CPRD

Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is prescribed to women with severe symptoms of menopause. Various studies have demonstrated increased bone density and decreased fracture risk in women using MHT. The randomised controlled trials were, however, run ov... Read More about A protocol to assess risk of fractures associated with use of menopausal hormone therapy: nested case-control study using CPRD.

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2) in frail or older people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2024)
Journal Article
Aldafas, R., Crabtree, T., Alkharaiji, M., Vinogradova, Y., & Idris, I. (2024). Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2) in frail or older people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Age and Ageing, 53(1), Article afad254. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afad254

Objective: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2Is) reduce cardio-metabolic and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) but their efficacy and safety in older or frail individuals remains unclear. Methods: We searched PubMed,... Read More about Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2) in frail or older people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Rates of medical or surgical treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding: the ECLIPSE trial 10-year observational follow-up study (2023)
Journal Article
Kai, J., Dutton, B., Vinogradova, Y., Hilken, N., Gupta, J., & Daniels, J. (2023). Rates of medical or surgical treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding: the ECLIPSE trial 10-year observational follow-up study. Health Technology Assessment, 27(17), https://doi.org/10.3310/jhsw0174

Background: Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common problem that can significantly affect women’s lives until menopause. There is a lack of evidence on longer-term outcomes after seeking health care and treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding. Objectives... Read More about Rates of medical or surgical treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding: the ECLIPSE trial 10-year observational follow-up study.

Frequency and impact of medication reviews for people aged 65 years or above in UK primary care: an observational study using electronic health records (2023)
Journal Article
Joseph, R. M., Knaggs, R. D., Coupland, C. A., Taylor, A., Vinogradova, Y., Butler, D., Gerrard, L., Waldram, D., Iyen, B., Akyea, R. K., Ashcroft, D. M., Avery, A. J., & Jack, R. H. (2023). Frequency and impact of medication reviews for people aged 65 years or above in UK primary care: an observational study using electronic health records. BMC Geriatrics, 23(1), Article 435. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04143-2

Background Medication reviews in primary care provide an opportunity to review and discuss the safety and appropriateness of a person’s medicines. However, there is limited evidence about access to and the impact of routine medication reviews for old... Read More about Frequency and impact of medication reviews for people aged 65 years or above in UK primary care: an observational study using electronic health records.

005 Association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study (2023)
Journal Article
Swiderski, M., Vinogradova, Y., Knaggs, R., Harman, K., Harwood, R., Prasad, V., Persson, M. S. M., Figueredo, G., Layfield, C., & Gran, S. (2023). 005 Association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study. British Journal of Dermatology, 188(Supplement_4), Article ljad113.005. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjd/ljad113.005

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common autoimmune blistering skin disease, manifested by painful itching of the skin and mucous membranes. Despite high mortality, poor quality of life and increasing incidence in older people, BP can be overlooked... Read More about 005 Association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study.

The association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study (2023)
Preprint / Working Paper
Swiderski, M., Vinogradova, Y., Knaggs, R., Harman, K., Harwood, R., Prasad, V., Persson, M. S., Figueredo, G., Layfield, C., & Gran, S. The association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study

Introduction
Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is a serious skin disease that results in large painful blisters developing over the body and occurs most commonly in older people (over 70 years). Despite several comorbidities such as stroke and a threefold inc... Read More about The association between prescription drugs and vaccines commonly prescribed to older people and bullous pemphigoid: a UK population-based study.

Efficacy and safety of intensive versus conventional glucose targets in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2023)
Journal Article
Aldafas, R., Crabtree, T., Vinogradova, Y., Gordon, J. P., & Idris, I. (2023). Efficacy and safety of intensive versus conventional glucose targets in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Expert Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 18(1), 95-110. https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2023.2166489

Objective: The aim of study is to re-evaluate the risk-benefits of intensive glycemic control in the context of multi-factorial intervention in adults with T2D.

Methods: We searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and CINHAL for randomized contro... Read More about Efficacy and safety of intensive versus conventional glucose targets in people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Medical treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care: 10-year data from the ECLIPSE trial (2022)
Journal Article
Kai, J., Dutton, B., Vinogradova, Y., Hilken, N., Gupta, J., & Daniels, J. (2022). Medical treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care: 10-year data from the ECLIPSE trial. British Journal of General Practice, 72(725), e857-e864. https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp.2022.0260

Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common problem that can significantly affect women's lives. There is a lack of evidence on long-term outcomes after seeking treatment. Aim To assess continuation rates of medical treatments and rates of... Read More about Medical treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding in primary care: 10-year data from the ECLIPSE trial.

Intensive glycemic control and macrovascular, microvascular, hypoglycemia complications and mortality in older (age ≥60years) or frail adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trial and observation studies (2022)
Journal Article
Crabtree, T., Ogendo, J. J., Vinogradova, Y., Gordon, J., & Idris, I. (2022). Intensive glycemic control and macrovascular, microvascular, hypoglycemia complications and mortality in older (age ≥60years) or frail adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trial and observation studies. Expert Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism, https://doi.org/10.1080/17446651.2022.2079495

Introduction: Guidelines for type 2 diabetes (T2D) recommend individualized HbA1c targets to take into account patient age or frailty. We synthesized evidence from randomized controlled trials and observational studies for intensive glycemic control... Read More about Intensive glycemic control and macrovascular, microvascular, hypoglycemia complications and mortality in older (age ≥60years) or frail adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis from randomized controlled trial and observation studies.

Ethnic disparities in mortality among overweight or obese adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a population-based cohort study (2022)
Journal Article
Iyen, B., Vinogradova, Y., Akyea, R. K., Weng, S., Qureshi, N., & Kai, J. (2022). Ethnic disparities in mortality among overweight or obese adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a population-based cohort study. Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, 45(5), 1011-1020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40618-021-01736-9

Purpose: Ethnic variation in risk of type 2 diabetes is well established, but its impact on mortality is less well understood. This study investigated the risk of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality associated with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes... Read More about Ethnic disparities in mortality among overweight or obese adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes: a population-based cohort study.

Long-term oral prednisolone exposure in primary care for bullous pemphigoid: population-based study (2021)
Journal Article
Persson, M. S., Harman, K. E., Thomas, K. S., Chalmers, J. R., Vinogradova, Y., Langan, S. M., Hippisley-Cox, J., & Gran, S. (2021). Long-term oral prednisolone exposure in primary care for bullous pemphigoid: population-based study. British Journal of General Practice, 71(713), e904-e911. https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2020.0870

Background: Oral prednisolone is the mainstay treatment for bullous pemphigoid, an autoimmune blistering skin disorder affecting older people. Treatment with moderate-to-high doses is often initiated in secondary care, but then continued in primary c... Read More about Long-term oral prednisolone exposure in primary care for bullous pemphigoid: population-based study.

Use of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of dementia: Nested case-control studies using QResearch and CPRD databases (2021)
Journal Article
Vinogradova, Y., Dening, T., Hippisley-Cox, J., Taylor, L., Moore, M., & Coupland, C. (2021). Use of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of dementia: Nested case-control studies using QResearch and CPRD databases. British Medical Journal, 374, Article n2182. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2182

Objective To assess the risks of developing dementia associated with different types and durations of menopausal hormone therapy. Design Two nested case-control studies. Setting UK general practices contributing to QResearch or the Clinical Practice... Read More about Use of menopausal hormone therapy and risk of dementia: Nested case-control studies using QResearch and CPRD databases.

Long-term body mass index changes in overweight and obese adults and the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK (2021)
Journal Article
Iyen, B., Weng, S., Vinogradova, Y., Akyea, R. K., Qureshi, N., & Kai, J. (2021). Long-term body mass index changes in overweight and obese adults and the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK. BMC Public Health, 21, Article 576. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10606-1

Background: Although obesity is a well-recognised risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the impact of long-term body mass index (BMI) changes in overweight or obese adults, on the risk of heart failure, CVD and mortality has not been quantifi... Read More about Long-term body mass index changes in overweight and obese adults and the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK.

Hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk: nested case-control studies using CPRD and QResearch (2021)
Journal Article
Vinogradova, Y., Dening, T., Hippisley-Cox, J., Taylor, L., Moore, M., & Coupland, C. (2021). Hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk: nested case-control studies using CPRD and QResearch. East Midlands Research into Ageing Network (EMRAN) Discussion Paper Series, 38, 1-16

Introduction: Research from clinical trials of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has produced conflicting findings about possible risks of dementia after receiving these treatments, and further research on HRT and dementia risk has been identified as... Read More about Hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk: nested case-control studies using CPRD and QResearch.