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Association between the triglyceride glucose index and low skeletal muscle mass: a cross-sectional study

Abstract: Objectives Triglyceride glucose (TyG) represents a consistent surrogate biomarker and index of insulin resistance (IR), IR has also been linked to skeletal muscle mass…

Date: 2024-01-09

Electroacupuncture use for treatment of taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer: protocol for a pilot, randomised, blinded, sham-controlled trial (EA for CIPN)

Abstract: Introduction Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common dose-limiting side effect of neurotoxic chemotherapy. Acute symptoms of CIPN during treatment…

Date: 2024-01-09

Early detection of clinically significant prostate cancer: protocol summary and statistical analysis plan for the ProScreen randomised trial

Abstract: Introduction Evidence on the effectiveness of prostate cancer screening based on prostate-specific antigen is inconclusive and suggests a questionable balance between…

Date: 2024-01-09

Coeliac disease in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), Norway, a population-based cohort of coeliac disease patients

Abstract: Purpose Coeliac disease (CD) is a common disorder and affects about 1% of the population worldwide. CD in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) is a population-based cohort…

Date: 2024-01-09

Burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis among contacts of index cases: a protocol for a systematic review

Abstract: Introduction People having close contact with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients are at increased risk of contracting and developing the disease. However, no…

Date: 2024-01-09

Baduanjin exercise intervention trial: research protocol of a randomised controlled trial for frail kidney transplant recipients

Abstract: Introduction Frailty is one of the most common comorbidities in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). Physical, psychological and social frailty could be improved by…

Date: 2024-01-09

Characterising respiratory infections among hospitalised children during the COVID-19 pandemic in southeastern China: a cross-sectional study of pathogens and clinical association

Abstract: Objective Children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) pose significantly burden on healthcare facilities due to high hospitalisation rates and mortality.…

Date: 2024-01-09

Effectiveness of an evidence-based swallowing facilitation strategy for patients undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Introduction Dysphagia emerges as a frequent, persistent and enduring aftermath in individuals undergoing radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). Timely…

Date: 2024-01-09

How do they cope? A national cross-sectional study of coping in hospital doctors in Ireland

Abstract: Objectives To measure coping strategies and associated psychological distress, burnout and work ability in hospital doctors in Ireland. Design National cross-sectional…

Date: 2024-01-09

Impact of a peer-support programme to improve loneliness and social isolation due to COVID-19: does adding a secure, user friendly video-conference solution work better than telephone support alone? Protocol for a three-arm randomised clinical trial

Abstract: Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the implementation of physical distancing and self-isolation strategies worldwide. However, these measures have significant…

Date: 2024-01-09