Publications by authors named "B J Browne"

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  • Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is common among men and can be managed through various methods: behavioral changes, medications, and surgery.
  • Recently, β3-agonists have been introduced for treating overactive urinary tract symptoms, enhancing medical therapy options.
  • There has been a surge in minimally invasive and surgical treatment options over the last decade, allowing healthcare providers to customize BPH treatments based on individual patient needs and disease specifics.
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Introduction: Over 50% of hospitalised older people with dementia have multimorbidity, and are at an increased risk of hospital readmissions within 30 days of their discharge. Between 20-40% of these readmissions may be preventable. Current research focuses on the physical causes of hospital readmissions.

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  • Developmental biology isn't as popular or well-funded as it used to be, and other science fields are getting more attention instead.
  • A group of scientists from different parts of developmental biology met to discuss problems that are slowing down new discoveries and to suggest ways to fix them.
  • They want to "rebrand" the field, get more funding, encourage teamwork between different science areas, improve how science is taught, communicate better, and make sure everyone has equal opportunities and resources.
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  • Cellulitis is often misdiagnosed in emergency departments, leading to unnecessary hospital admissions and healthcare resource use, highlighting the need for better diagnostic tools.
  • A study tested an electronic medical record (EMR)-integrated clinical decision support (CDS) tool to assist clinicians in accurately diagnosing cellulitis and potentially reducing inappropriate admissions.
  • Results showed that while CDS engagement was low (24.1%), it was linked to a 7.1% reduction in admissions and a significant decrease in antibiotic use, indicating that the tool could enhance diagnostic accuracy.
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