Background Despite increasing use of computed tomography (CT), chest X-ray remains the
first-line investigation for suspected lung cancer in primary care in the UK. No systematic …

… We conducted response and weight change analysis in each trial separately but pooled
the data for side effects to increase … Weight change was modeled using the same approach. …

Background Bladder cancer accounts for over 150 000 deaths worldwide. No screening is
available, so diagnosis depends on investigations of symptoms. Of these, only visible …

Objectives To estimate data loss and bias in studies of Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD)
data that restrict analyses to Read codes, omitting anything recorded as text. Design …

Concentrating solar power towers, which include a steam-Rankine cycle with molten salt
thermal energy storage, is an emerging technology whose maximum effectiveness relies on an …

Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of behaviour changing interventions targeting
ordering of thyroid function tests. Design Systematic review. Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE …

Little is known about whether the incidence of symptoms of fatigue presented in primary care,
and the consequent diagnoses made, change over time. The UK General Practice …

… unexplained fatigue, as well as investigation of spinal compression or renal failure – and,
depending on severity — bone pain, breathlessness, recurrent infections, and weight loss. …

Concentrating solar power (CSP) systems employ a sophisticated thermal receiver, power
cycle, and a heliostat field, comprised of thousands of mirrors spread over hundreds of acres …

… Symptoms identified for both sexes were: haematuria, abdominal pain, weight loss and
anaemia, although combinations of symptoms were not reported. An increased risk when …