Background It is unknown whether interventions known to improve the healthcare response
to domestic violence and abuse (DVA)—a global health concern—are effective outside of a …

Background: Incidence and prevalence rates of multiple sclerosis (MS) are generally higher
in White populations than in other ethnic groups. Relevant studies in the United Kingdom …

Background Many people with HIV are undiagnosed. Early diagnosis saves lives and reduces
onward transmission. We assessed whether an education programme promoting rapid …

Background Controversy exists as to whether low-dose cabergoline is associated with clinically
significant valvulopathy. Few studies examine hard cardiac endpoint data, most relying …

Background Liver disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Large
numbers of liver function tests (LFTs) are performed in primary care, with abnormal liver …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cause of stroke, and undertreatment with anticoagulants
is a persistent issue despite their effectiveness. Aim To increase the proportion of people …

Background Despite well-documented clinical benefits of longitudinal doctor–patient
continuity in primary care, continuity rates have declined. Assessment by practices or health …

The recent joint British recommendations on the prevention of coronary heart disease, 1 the
British Hypertension Society guidelines for the management of hypertension, 2 and …

Background Population factors, including social deprivation and morbidity, predict the use
of emergency departments (EDs). Aim To link patient-level primary and secondary care data …

Background The first wave of the London COVID-19 epidemic peaked in April 2020. Attention
initially focused on severe presentations, intensive care capacity, and the timely supply of …