Objective To determine whether a full-scale randomised control trial (RCT) assessing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of a ...

Objective This study aims to assess the prevalence of cancer risk factors in China’s working population and provide evidence for formulating more targeted workplace cancer prevention strategies.

Introduction Compared with other high-income countries, the USA continues to have the highest rates of pregnancy-related and associated mortality and morbidity (PRAMM), particularly in rural areas and ...

Introduction Implementation of low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions can help meet the mental health and ...

Introduction Obesity is a prevalent multifactorial disease worldwide that has become a major public health concern. Excess adiposity poses a health risk because it is related to several chronic ...

Introduction Nasogastric tubes (NGTs) are standard practice in the management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO). Their insertion can be associated with significant patient discomfort and ...

Objectives To explore the levels of health-related functioning during pregnancy and postpartum and its association with non-severe maternal morbidities. Design An observational longitudinal study.

Introduction This article outlines the research protocol for a multicentre, randomised, controlled study designed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of a modified olfactory training (MOT) based on ...

Objectives Social determinants can have a major impact on health and as a consequence substantial inequalities are seen between and within countries. The study of inequalities between countries relies ...

1 Policy Research Unit in Maternal Health and Care, National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK 2 Mother and Infant Research Unit, College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing ...

Protocol: PeRsonalIsed MEdicine in Rheumatoid Arthritis (PRIMERA) trial: a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial comparing routine care with a tailor-made approach (18 December, 2025) ...

Background Approximately 15 million babies were born preterm worldwide in 2010 and in England in 2014 there were 52 249 preterm births. Preterm babies are at increased risk of poor outcomes and this ...