Publications by authors named "Kathryn Slevin"
Importance: Evidence regarding corticosteroid use for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is limited.
Objective: To determine whether hydrocortisone improves outcome for patients with severe COVID-19.
Design, Setting, And Participants: An ongoing adaptive platform trial testing multiple interventions within multiple therapeutic domains, for example, antiviral agents, corticosteroids, or immunoglobulin.
Objectives: The impact of lung cancer screening on smoking is unclear, especially in deprived populations who are underrepresented in screening trials. The aim of this observational cohort study was to investigate whether a community-based lung cancer screening programme influenced smoking behaviour and smoking attitude in socio-economically deprived populations.
Material And Methods: Ever-smokers, age 55-74, registered at participating General Practices were invited to a community-based Lung Health Check (LHC).
Article Synopsis
- Manchester's 'Lung Health Check' pilot used mobile CT scanners in retail locations to offer lung cancer screening for underserved communities.
- 74.7% of participants valued location, with many (23%) preferring it over hospital-based programs, particularly current smokers and those from lower-income backgrounds.
- Travel barriers significantly affected attendance, with 83.3% of those reluctant to go to hospitals citing travel-related issues, highlighting the importance of convenient community programs to improve screening access.