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The charms study: cardiac patients’ experiences of sexual problems following cardiac rehabilitation
(SAGE Publications, 2013-02-06)
Background: Sexual problems are common among cardiac patients. Further information is required on patients' experiences of sexuality and preferences for sexual counselling.
Aim: To characterise sexual dysfunction and related ...
Applying current screening tools for gestational diabetes mellitus to a european population: is it time for change?
(American Diabetes Association, 2013-06-11)
OBJECTIVEThe optimal screening regimen for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains controversial. Risk factors used in selective screening guidelines vary. Given that universal screening is not currently adopted in our ...
A large-scale assessment of two-way snp interactions in breast cancer susceptibility using 46 450 cases and 42 461 controls from the breast cancer association consortium
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2013-11-15)
Part of the substantial unexplained familial aggregation of breast cancer may be due to interactions between common variants, but few studies have had adequate statistical power to detect interactions of realistic magnitude. ...
Determinants of respirable crystalline silica exposure among stoneworkers involved in stone restoration work
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2013-08-31)
Objectives: Crystalline silica occurs as a significant component of many traditional materials used in restoration stonework, and stoneworkers who work with these materials are potentially exposed to stone dust containing ...
International charter on cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation
(Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2013-01-01)
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in both women and men globally and is a growing epidemic in low-to middle-income countries. Without systematic access to cardiac rehabilitation (CR), these individuals ...
Readability and content of patient information leaflets for endoscopic procedures
(Springer Nature, 2013-10-31)
Informed consent requires good communication. Patient information leaflets (PILs) may be helpful, although some PILs are too hard to read for the average patient.
We sought to examine the readability of PILs provided for ...
Atlantic dip: simplifying the follow-up of women with previous gestational diabetes
(BioScientifica, 2013-10-03)
Objective: Previous gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with a significant lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes. In this study, we assessed the performance of HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements against ...