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Co-Designing a Prototype Education and Training Intervention for Healthcare Professionals Working in Community Laryngectomy Care: An Experience-Based Co-Design Study
1 Introduction Laryngectomy is complete surgical removal of the larynx (voice-box), typically undertaken as a treatment for advanced stage laryngeal cancer. After laryngectomy, people must acquire a complex set of new, lifelong skills including managing a permanent altered airway, establishing alternative communication, and adapting to changes in swallowing and physical appearance [1, 2].
Letter: FIT-Based Triage for Symptomatic Colonoscopy-Diagnostic Yield Is Not the Same as Pathway Safety. Authors' Reply
We would like to thank Stjepan Škudar for his thoughtful comments [1] regarding our analysis of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) and symptomatic colonoscopy, using data from the UK National Endoscopy Database (NED) [2]. We agree that a limitation of using endoscopy-derived data is the absence of information on patients who were referred but did not ultimately undergo endoscopic assessment. This has the potential to introduce selection bias.
Real‐World Performance of FIT Triage for Symptomatic Colonoscopy: Analysis of the UK National Endoscopy Database (NED)
1 Introduction Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide [1] with over 16,000 deaths annually in the United Kingdom (UK) alone [2]. Colonoscopy remains central to the diagnosis of CRC, enabling direct mucosal visualisation alongside histological sampling. In addition, it offers a preventive role through the detection and removal of precancerous polyps, reducing future CRC risk [3].
Reassessing gastroscopy practices: the need for improved methodology and interpretation - author’s reply
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Diagnostic yield from symptomatic gastroscopy in the UK: British Society of Gastroenterology analysis using data from the National Endoscopy Database
X @BrianDNicholson, @thomas_rosch Contributors DRB, LS and MDR designed the study, drafted and revised the manuscript, with input from NJT, JD, MT, BDN, TR and AJM. AJM supported data acquisition and PR extracted data from the National Endoscopy Database, LL provided input with data modelling and analysis. DRB analysed the data and acted as guarantor for the work and conduct of the study. All authors approved the manuscript for submission.
Improving triage in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: insights from the UK National Endoscopy Database (NED)
Abstract Background and aims We aimed to analyse data from the UK National Endoscopy Database (NED) to investigate factors associated with endotherapy in patients with suspected upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) . Methods Analysis of oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) uploads to the NED from 1 March 2019 to 29 February 2020 was performed. UGIB was defined as procedures with indications of melaena and/or haematemesis. The proportion where endotherapy was performed was calculated.
Letter: Congratulations to the mayor-elect
Congratulations to Mayor- elect Suzanne LaFrance! Doing the math of votes cast but not yet counted, it is impossible for her not to win. She ran a good campaign and will do well with my views on what I hope for a new, fresh version in our mayor’s office. Mayor-elect LaFrance has been left a huge mess, both financial and in the work place from Bronson’s secret methods of doing whatever he wanted to do..
SUPPORTING WOMEN WITH ADHERENCE TO ADJUVANT ENDOCRINE THERAPY - RESULTS FROM THE SWEET FEASIBILITY STUDY
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Diagnostic yield from symptomatic gastroscopy in the UK: British Society of Gastroenterology analysis using data from the National Endoscopy Database
X @BrianDNicholson, @thomas_rosch Contributors DRB, LS and MDR designed the study, drafted and revised the manuscript, with input from NJT, JD, MT, BDN, TR and AJM. AJM supported data acquisition and PR extracted data from the National Endoscopy Database, LL provided input with data modelling and analysis. DRB analysed the data and acted as guarantor for the work and conduct of the study. All authors approved the manuscript for submission.
Diagnostic yield from symptomatic lower gastrointestinal endoscopy in the UK: A British Society of Gastroenterology analysis using data from the National Endoscopy Database
1 INTRODUCTION The volume of lower gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy performed to investigate symptoms in the UK continues to rise annually, combined with decreasing cancer conversion rates.1 This practice of high-volume, low-yield endoscopy has resulted in services being unable to cope with demand,2 patients subjected to invasive procedures with inherent risk of complications but with little chance of altering their management,3, 4 substantial environmental impact,5 and high cost to the...
Routes to diagnosis of hypopharyngeal cancer: A single‐centre experience
DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Letter: Sad state of affairs
ADN’s editorial board hit the nail on the head. Gov. Mike Dunleavy wants to be king. Mayor Dave Bronson as well. Transparency is down the tubes. They appoint crooks, predators and incompetents because that’s who donated to their campaigns. Anchorage voters, starting in days, have the chance to change mayors. Bronson has created the worst mess this city has seen in the 50-plus years I’ve lived here. Homeless people camp in parks, trails and public safety corridors. No collaboration with experts.
Reply to: Comments on “Social inequalities in treatment receipt for childhood cancers in Ireland: A population‐based analysis”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Reply to: Comments on “Social inequalities in treatment receipt for childhood cancers in Ireland: A population-based analysis” Michal Molcho, Corresponding Author Michal Molcho School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland Correspondence Michal Molcho, School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Email: michal.molcho@universityofgalway.ie Search for more papers by this authorAudrey A. Thomas, Audrey A.
Reply to: Comments on “Social inequalities in treatment receipt for childhood cancers in Ireland: A population‐based analysis”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Reply to: Comments on “Social inequalities in treatment receipt for childhood cancers in Ireland: A population-based analysis” Michal Molcho, Corresponding Author Michal Molcho School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland Correspondence Michal Molcho, School of Education, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. Email: michal.molcho@universityofgalway.ie Search for more papers by this authorAudrey A. Thomas, Audrey A.
Colonoscopic cancer detection rate: a new performance measure - is it FIT for purpose?
Abstract Introduction Gastrointestinal symptoms correlate poorly with cancer diagnosis. A faecal immunochemical test (FIT) result of ≥10 µg has high sensitivity and negative predictive value for colorectal cancer (CRC) detection. An FIT-based diagnostic pathway may lead to more effective resource utilisation.
Cancer-Related Fatigue in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Longitudinal Findings from the Head and Neck 5000 Prospective Clinical Cohort
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UK ERCP sedation practices, patient comfort and endoscopist characteristics: National Endoscopy Database (NED) analysis on behalf of the JAG and BSG
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4329-8842David Beaton1, Matt Rutter1,2, Linda Sharp2, Kofi W Oppong3, Bidour Awadelkarim3, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4251-5323Simon M Everett4, Vikramjit Mitra1 1 Gastroenterology, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 2 Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3 Hepatobiliary Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 4 Gastroenterology, St James's University Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK Correspondence to Dr David Beaton,...
Quality in colonoscopy: time to ensure national standards are implemented?
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7185-0825Laura J Neilson1,2,3, Rosie Dew4, James S Hampton1, Linda Sharp2,5, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3050-8473Colin J Rees1,2,3,5 1 Department of Gastroenterology, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, South Shields, UK 2 Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3 Northern Region Endoscopy Group, North East England, UK 4 School of Medicine, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK 5 Newcastle University...
Quality in colonoscopy: time to ensure national standards are implemented?
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7185-0825Laura J Neilson1,2,3, Rosie Dew4, James S Hampton1, Linda Sharp2,5, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3050-8473Colin J Rees1,2,3,5 1Department of Gastroenterology, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, South Shields, UK 2Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3Northern Region Endoscopy Group, North East England, UK 4School of Medicine, University of Sunderland, Sunderland, UK 5Newcastle University Centre...
Assessing impact, needs and quality-of-life among informal carers of people with pancreatic cancer, a prospective study: the PAN-CARER study protocol
Methods and analysis This protocol design was based on the Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) Statement23 and will be conducted in accordance with the principles of Good Clinical Practice. Study design and setting PAN-CARER is a multicentre multimethod prospective study with two phases. Phase 1 will establish a cohort of informal carers from whom quantitative data will be collected.
UK ERCP sedation practices, patient comfort and endoscopist characteristics: National Endoscopy Database (NED) analysis on behalf of the JAG and BSG
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4329-8842David Beaton1, Matt Rutter1,2, Linda Sharp2, Kofi W Oppong3, Bidour Awadelkarim3, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4251-5323Simon M Everett4, Vikramjit Mitra1 1Gastroenterology, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 2Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3Hepatobiliary Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 4Gastroenterology, St James's University Hospital NHS Trust, Leeds, UK Correspondence to Dr David Beaton,...
UK endoscopy workload and workforce patterns: is there potential to increase capacity? A BSG analysis of the National Endoscopy Database
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4329-8842David Beaton1,2, Linda Sharp3, Nigel John Trudgill4, Mo Thoufeeq5, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-7362Brian D Nicholson6, Peter Rogers7, James Docherty8, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0785-6744Ian D Penman9, Matt Rutter1,2 1 Gastroenterology, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 2 Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3 Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University,...
Stop Asking the Narcissist’s Victims These Questions
**Trigger Warning://Domestic Violence, Blood, and Rape** This is one of the most painful articles I’m ever going to write because this needs to be said. I wrote an article: And in the comment section, there was a lot of support from fellow survivors; but I was also shamed and blamed for not leaving Dwayne and for “allowing” him to beat me up (read for yourself). In fact, this was one of the exact comments — Why are you letting a man strangle/abuse you? And do it again and again?
Using a dark logic model to explore adverse effects in audit and feedback: a qualitative study of gaming in colonoscopy
Harmful effects Harmful effects are summarised in figure 2 in red and were mapped to a ‘gaming’ (P3) theme. Themes describing ‘harm’ were categorised as being indirect and direct. Indirect harms were generated from inaccurate documentation (‘fudging’ (P8)), and direct patient harms from removing polyps without clinical indication and persevering to complete procedures.
UK endoscopy workload and workforce patterns: is there potential to increase capacity? A BSG analysis of the National Endoscopy Database
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4329-8842David Beaton1,2, Linda Sharp3, Nigel John Trudgill4, Mo Thoufeeq5, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-7362Brian D Nicholson6, Peter Rogers7, James Docherty8, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0785-6744Ian D Penman9, Matt Rutter1,2 1Gastroenterology, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 2Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 3Institute of Health and Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle...
Using a dark logic model to explore adverse effects in audit and feedback: a qualitative study of gaming in colonoscopy
Using a dark logic model to explore adverse effects in audit and feedback: a qualitative study of gaming in colonoscopy http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2263-9839Jamie Catlow1,2, Rashmi Bhardwaj-Gosling1,3, Linda Sharp1, Matthew David Rutter1,2, Falko F Sniehotta1,4 1Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 2Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 3Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, The University of...
Using a dark logic model to explore adverse effects in audit and feedback: a qualitative study of gaming in colonoscopy
Using a dark logic model to explore adverse effects in audit and feedback: a qualitative study of gaming in colonoscopy http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2263-9839Jamie Catlow1,2, Rashmi Bhardwaj-Gosling1,3, Linda Sharp1, Matthew David Rutter1,2, Falko F Sniehotta1,4 1Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK 2Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, UK 3Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, The University of...
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle biopsy (FNB) formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) pancreatic tissue samples are a potential resource for microbiota analysis
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle biopsy (FNB) formalin fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) pancreatic tissue samples are a potential resource for microbiota analysis http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4714-9174Andrea C Masi1, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6469-6738Yaa E A Oppong2, http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0125-1023Beate Haugk3, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7271-4956Christopher A Lamb1,4, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9515-1722Linda Sharp5, http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2893-3211James M Shaw1,...
A risk-stratified approach to colorectal cancer prevention and diagnosis
Abstract Population screening and endoscopic surveillance are used widely to prevent the development of and death from colorectal cancer (CRC). However, CRC remains a major cause of cancer mortality and the increasing burden of endoscopic investigations threatens to overwhelm some health services. This Perspective describes the rationale for and approach to improved risk stratification and decision-making for CRC prevention and diagnosis.
COVID-19 as a barrier to attending for gastrointestinal endoscopy: weighing up the risks
Gastrointestinal endoscopy is the cornerstone of gastrointestinal cancer diagnostics. Services were largely suspended during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic (appendix p 1), 1 Rees CJ East JE Oppong K et al. Restarting gastrointestinal endoscopy in the deceleration and early recovery phases of COVID-19 pandemic: guidance from the British Society of Gastroenterology. Clin Med. 2020; 20: 352-358 with procedures done during April and May, 2020, representing only 12% of pre-COVID-19 activity.
Barriers to active self‐management following treatment for head and neck cancer: Survivors' perspectives
PAPER Pamela Gallagher Corresponding Author E-mail address: pamela.gallagher@dcu.ie School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland Correspondence Pamela Gallagher, School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
Letter: Time for change
Michelle Theriault Boots’ recent article on silence in Alaska villages over rape, incest and abuse should warrant several follow-ups. It’s a disservice to us all to allow felonies to go unreported, underreported, ignored and dismissed. Troy Eid, former U.S. Attorney and chairman of a recent commission investigating this epidemic, recently got front-page ADN attention with his statement, “We went to villages where every woman told us they had been raped. Every single woman.” When will this stop?
GDPR Prep: A Stitch in Time Saves 4 Percent Global Turnover
Having spoken with attorneys and information technology professionals across the country over the past few months, one common misconception I've heard is that "The GDPR doesn't apply to my company." The fact is, whether or not your company has offices in the European Union (EU), if you store or process any EU citizen data, the GDPR may affect you. This premium content is reserved for The Recorder subscribers. Continue reading by getting started with a subscription. Already a subscriber? Log in now
Beta-adrenergic blocking drugs in breast cancer: a perspective review
The purpose of this review is to present the preclinical, epidemiological and clinical data relevant to the association between β-blockers and breast cancer progression. Preclinical studies have shown that β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) signalling can inhibit multiple cellular processes involved in breast cancer progression and metastasis, including extracellular matrix invasion, expression of inflammatory and chemotactic cytokines, angiogenesis and tumour immune responses.
THE HEALTHBEGINS NEWSLETTER, APRIL 13TH, 2015
HealthBegins is excited to be in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Beyond Flexner Conference April 13th-15th. Our aim for members of HealthBegins: Here is some top content from our blog: Move Healthcare Upstream: Healthcare can be better when all of us, including doctors and nurses, have the right tools and support to fix the upstream causes of illness in our lives. Dr. Rishi Manchanda shares a checklist to help move healthcare “upstream” (adapted from The Upstream Doctors).
Social-Health Information Exchange to improve care for patients with social needs
For anyone who may have missed this article in JGIM in January, its a great study that studies how health centers and community service providers can share information and improve care for patients with social needs. See the abstract below and link to the article. Social determinants directly contribute to poorer health, and coordination between healthcare and community-based resources is pivotal to addressing these needs.
Homeless Veterans Clinic Improves Care and Lowers Costs
Homeless veterans clinic reduces ER visits by treating the whole pe... from California Health Report on Vimeo. HealthBegins founder and President Dr. Rishi Manchanda and his team use an upstreamist approach to improve health and reduce costs for homeless veterans in Los Angeles, CA. Please share!
THE HEALTHBEGINS NEWSLETTER, AUGUST 20TH, 2014
Welcome to our newest members, and thank you to all of those who have shared HealthBegins with friends and colleagues. We are a growing community of nearly 900 health providers and other health experts interested in understanding and addressing social factors from within clinical settings. Doctor Joins Housing First Initiative: Dr. Susan Partovi improves the health of chronically homeless patients in downtown Los Angeles’s Skid Row neighborhood by finding them a home.
Labor Day reflections on temporary employment and health
For many women and men around the world, and here in the United States, temporary or informal employment can be a serious health harm.
THE HEALTHBEGINS NEWSLETTER, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2014
Welcome to our newest members! HealthBegins is excited to announce that we now have over 1000 members in our online community! This is great news for all of us who work towards comprehensive health systems that integrate social context into clinical care.
How Hospitals Can Address the Social Determinants of Health
Great new blog post about how hospitals can use an asset-based approach to community wellness to address upstream determinants of health. By Doug Wolf, Program Manager for Community Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. What happens inside America’s hospitals will not improve the health of our population, at least not by itself.
Outbreak of Ebola- Economy meets Ecology
A recent editorial by infectious disease specialists Dan Bausch and Lara Schwarz explains that social forces of extreme poverty, civil war, and deforestation are largely responsible for the unfolding Ebola epidemic. "Despite the frequently promulgated image of Ebola virus mysteriously and randomly emerging from the forest, the sites of attack are far from random...
Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods at greater risk for rehospitalization
According to a new article from the Annals of Internal Medicine: "Living in a severely disadvantaged neighborhood predicts rehospitalization as powerfully as the presence of illnesses, such as peripheral vascular disease or chronic pulmonary disease, and more powerfully than being on Medicaid or having diabetes".
New Year's Commitment- Academic Medicine and the Social Determinants of Health
Although this is from 2012, I wanted to share and remind us that academic medicine is committed to addressing the social determinants of health. Please share your perspectives with others at HealthBegins by writing a blog piece.
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