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Prescribing of long-term antibiotics to adolescents in primary care: a retrospective cohort study
Research Mark Lown, Sam McKeown, Beth Stuart, Nick Francis, Miriam Santer, George Lewith, Fangzhong Su, Michael Moore and Paul Little British Journal of General Practice 2021; 71 (713): e887-e894. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2021.0332 Abstract Background Antibiotic overuse is linked to increased risk of antimicrobial resistance. Long-term antibiotics are commonly used for treating acne and prophylaxis of urinary tract infection.
Prescribing of long-term antibiotics to adolescents in primary care: a retrospective cohort study
Research Mark Lown, Sam McKeown, Beth Stuart, Nick Francis, Miriam Santer, George Lewith, Fangzhong Su, Michael Moore and Paul Little British Journal of General Practice 4 October 2021; BJGP.2021.0332. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2021.0332 Abstract Background Antibiotic overuse is linked to increased risk of antimicrobial resistance. Long-term antibiotics are commonly used for treating acne and prophylaxis of urinary tract infection.
Generalizability of Blood Pressure Lowering Trials to Older Patients: Cross‐Sectional Analysis
Abstract BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Randomized controlled trials are used to inform clinical guidelines on the management of hypertension in older adults, but it is unclear to what extent these trials represent the general population attending routine clinical practice. This study aimed to define the proportion and characteristics of patients eligible for hypertension trials conducted in older people. DESIGN Cross‐sectional study. SETTING A total of 24 general practices in England.
Patients’ views about screening for atrial fibrillation (AF): a qualitative study in primary care
Patients’ views about screening for atrial fibrillation (AF): a qualitative study in primary care http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8309-568XMark Lown, Christopher R Wilcox, Stephanie Hughes, Miriam Santer, George Lewith, Michael Moore, Paul Little Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK Correspondence to Dr Mark Lown; M.Lown{at}soton.ac.uk Abstract Objectives There has been increased interest in screening for atrial fibrillation (AF) with commissioned pilot...
Aspirin for primary prevention of CVD in CKD: where do we stand?
Editorials Hugh Gallagher, Mark Lown, Ahmet Fuat and Paul Roderick British Journal of General Practice 2019; 69 (689): 590-591. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp19X706661 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IS A POWERFUL AND POTENTIALLY MODIFIABLE RISK FACTOR FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as any abnormality of kidney function or structure with implications for health that is present for more than 3 months.
Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Uncomplicated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Annals Journal Club Michael Moore, BMBS, FRCGP1⇑, Beth Stuart, PhD1, Mark Lown, MBBS, PhD1, Ann Van den Bruel, MD, PhD2, Sue Smith, PhD2, Kyle Knox, MBChB, MRCGP, MRCP2, Matthew J.
Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Uncomplicated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Annals Journal Club Michael Moore, BMBS, FRCGP1⇑, Beth Stuart, PhD1, Mark Lown, MBBS, PhD1, Ann Van den Bruel, MD, PhD2, Sue Smith, PhD2, Kyle Knox, MBChB, MRCGP, MRCP2, Matthew J.
Should we screen for atrial fibrillation?
News & Views Should we screen for... Should we screen for atrial fibrillation?
Industrialised medicine: a step too far?
INTRODUCTION In a system hard-pressed to cut costs and make efficiency savings, healthcare professionals are being urged to be more ‘productive’. The King’s Fund NHS productivity challenge aspires ‘to close the funding gap through improved productivity’ and ‘ensure the greatest value for every pound spent’.1 This is essentially the language and ethos of the production line.
Response to: ’Screening for atrial fibrillation in hospitalised geriatric patients' by Tavernier et al
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Should we screen for atrial fibrillation?
No country has yet established a national screening programme (NSP) for atrial fibrillation (AF), including the UK. However, there is an increasing body of evidence suggesting screening may be beneficial, prompting recommendations from prominent expert bodies to screen for AF.1 Despite these data, the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) has not recommended systematic population screening.
Mulberry leaf extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
Consuming refined carbohydrates is linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes, not to mention heart disease. But what if a supplement could decrease the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars? That might reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Our latest study, published in PLOS ONE, shows that an extract made from mulberry leaves might do just that. Previous research shows that herbal medicines could be effective in regulating blood glucose levels.
Resilience: what is it, why do we need it, and can it help us?
General practice is the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of our NHS, providing universal, free health care for a smaller proportion of gross domestic product than other developed nations. It is one of the UK’s greatest social and political achievements. In her extensive research, Barbara Starfield clearly demonstrated that the health of a population is directly dependent on the quality of its primary care system.1 GPs have always been flexible, innovative, and resilient.
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