Evaluating the Effectiveness of Primary Care Health Checks at Assessing Cardiovascular Risks among Ethnic Minorities in the UK: A Systematic Review.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) affect around 7.6 million people in the UK, disproportionately affecting the minority ethnic community. In 2009, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) launched a Health Check (NHSHC) scheme to improve early diagnosis of various clinical conditions, including CVD, by screening patients for associated risk factors.

The efficacy of cellulose dressings in burn wound management: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Burn wound management is challenging, especially in paediatric patients when optimising outcomes. Superficial burns are generally managed conservatively with dressings; however, frequent dressing changes can be a source of pain and discomfort. Cellulose dressings mitigate these problems, and current reports in the literature have demonstrated positive outcomes when compared against routine dressing types.

Unlocking the Potential of Underutilized Technology: A New Paradigm for Resident Doctor Efficiency.

Background The precision of clinical documentation in trauma and orthopaedic surgery is pivotal, given its profound implications on patient care and medicolegal risks. This study assessed the impact of an autotext template intervention on the adherence of clinical documentation to the neurovascular assessment standards set by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST). Methods Conducted at a single hospital, this observational study comprised two phases: a retrospective analysis of clinical documentation for 56 fracture patients (n=56) followed by the implementation of an autotext template and subsequent analysis of a new cohort of 57 patients (n=57).

Autologous Fat Grafting for Post-mastectomy Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Fat grafting has been described as a potential treatment for post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) following oncological breast surgery. The study's aim was to compare and contrast the current literature using a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the evidence. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used.

The effectiveness of foot orthoses in the treatment of medial knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review.

Background: Knee osteoarthritis is a disease of the joint causing decreased function and pain. Currently, treatments range from medication to surgery, with the use of different insoles and footwear recommended. These methods are effective by either correcting the position of the knee or providing shock absorption.