The implementation of nature-based interventions has demonstrated a positive impact on health outcomes and overall wellbeing. The knowledge of nature-based smoking cessation interventions is sparse but might offer potential benefits for smokers undertaking an intensive smoking cessation program. This study assessed the feasibility in real life of the 6-week Danish Intensive Gold Standard Program (GSP) for smoking cessation in nature compared to the standard setting in primary healthcare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of heparin-binding protein (HBP) in cerebrospinal fluid for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in patients with a suspected central nervous system infection.
Methods: This prospective multicenter cohort study determined the diagnostic accuracy of HBP in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for bacterial meningitis among a cohort of consecutive patients with a suspected central nervous infection. The final clinical diagnosis was considered the reference standard.
Aim: The four-item questionnaire test (4QT) is a simple screening measure of dysphagia for older people. A positive answer to any item indicates the need for further assessment. The 4QT is fast, simple to apply and requires no training beforehand.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF