Publications by authors named "S Kate Bridges"

Introduction: Tobacco smoking remains a leading cause of ill-health, premature mortality and a driver of health inequalities. To support smokers in England, a comprehensive approach to treating tobacco dependence is being implemented. This includes offering support to all people admitted to hospitals, as well as women and pregnant people within NHS settings.

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Objectives: This qualitative study explored patients' experiences and perceptions of the SCOPE2 trial. SCOPE2 examined radiotherapy dose escalation in patients with inoperable oesophageal cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT).

Setting: Recruitment at five clinical sites in England and Wales, UK.

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Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) is often used in surgical settings to determine patients' risk of complications. In the context of gender-affirming care, BMI requirements for surgery can limit access to necessary care for larger-bodied people. There is a critical need to understand the association between BMI and postoperative outcomes for this population.

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