Publications by authors named "D Rayner"

Objectives: To systematically review the comparative statistical performance (discrimination and /or calibration) of prognostic clinical prediction models (CPMs) and clinician judgment (CJ).

Study Design And Setting: We conducted a systematic review of observational studies in PubMed, Medline, Embase, and CINAHL. Eligible studies reported direct statistical comparison between prognostic CPMs and CJ.

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Importance: The optimal inhaled reliever therapy for asthma remains unclear.

Objective: To compare short-acting β agonists (SABA) alone with SABA combined with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and with the fast-onset, long-acting β agonist formoterol combined with ICS for asthma.

Data Sources: The MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched from January 1, 2020, to September 27, 2024, without language restrictions.

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Article Synopsis
  • SGLT-2 inhibitors have been shown to provide cardiovascular and kidney benefits for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), regardless of whether they have type 2 diabetes or not.
  • Current guidelines are incomplete as they do not fully consider the latest evidence or provide specific recommendations based on varying risk levels of CKD progression.
  • The guideline panel recommends SGLT-2 inhibitors for adults with CKD, with stronger recommendations for those at higher risk of disease progression and complications.
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Importance: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) come directly from the patient, without clinician interpretation, to provide a patient-centered perspective.

Objective: To understand the association of PROM integration into cancer care with patient-related, therapy-related, and health care utilization outcomes.

Data Sources: Searches included MEDLINE and MEDLINE Epub ahead of print, in-process, and other nonindexed citations; Embase databases (OvidSP); PsychINFO; CENTRAL; and CINAHL from January 1, 2012 to September 26, 2022.

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