Objectives: To examine trends in the prevalence of diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF), its
treatment with oral anticoagulants between 1994 and 2003, and predictors of anticoagulant …

Background Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) in older people has been identified
as a substantial problem, but few large population-based studies have investigated the …

Background The safety and immunogenicity profile of COVID-19 vaccines when administered
concomitantly with seasonal influenza vaccines have not yet been reported. We therefore …

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its risk factors is increasing worldwide, and the
rapid rise in global need for end-stage kidney disease care is a major challenge for health …

Background The purpose of this study was to compare the performance of the 15‐item Picker
Patient Experience questionnaire (PPE‐15) when embedded in a short form instrument as …

Background Type 2 diabetes is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence
appears to be increasing. Guidelines exist regarding its management. Recommendations …

… z Nicky Richards is a director of CompuFile Ltd., which sells DIN- … Hilton obtained funding
with the support of Nicky Richards and Christina Victor. Derek G. Cook, Tess Harris, Stephen …

Background. The majority of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3–5 are
managed within primary care. We describe the effects, on patient outcomes, of the introduction of …

One of the ongoing challenges in molecular biology is to develop rapid, accurate and reliable
techniques to identify organisms. This contribution evaluates the value of DNA melt peak …

Background: Statins, antiplatelet drugs, β-blockers and ACE inhibitors may produce marked
benefits in secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease (IHD), especially in combination…