The SAInT study: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial of steroid injection for subacromial pain syndrome using the anterolateral versus posterior approach.

Aims: Steroid injections are used for subacromial pain syndrome and can be administered via the anterolateral or posterior approach to the subacromial space. It is not currently known which approach is superior in terms of improving clinical symptoms and function. This is the protocol for a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the clinical effectiveness of a steroid injection given via the anterolateral or the posterior approach to the subacromial space.

The use of FreeStyle libre improves glycaemic control along with reducing diabetes burden and hospital admissions in a socially deprived Northwest English population.

Aim: This retrospective study aimed to use mixed (qualitative and quantitative) methods to evaluate the role of FSL in reducing hospital admissions due to all causes, HbA1c, and reported hypoglycaemic episodes in people with diabetes living in a socially deprived region of Northwest England.

Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from previous consultations, which coincided with the 6th -week, 6th -month and annual review including blood tests, hospital admissions due to any cause and reported hypoglycaemia. Also, FSL assessment and satisfaction semi-structured questionnaire was done to assess the impact of FSL on diabetes management and quality of life.

Optimisation of data acquisition towards continuous cardiac Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting applications.

Purpose: Assess and optimise acquisition parameters for continuous cardiac Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF).

Methods: Different acquisition schemes (flip angle amplitude, lobe size, T2-preparation pulses) for cardiac MRF were assessed in simulations and phantom and demonstrated in one healthy volunteer. Three different experimental designs were evaluated using central composite and fractional factorial designs.

Implementation of a medicine management plan (MMP) to reduce medication-related harm (MRH) in older people post-hospital discharge: a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Medication-related harm (MRH) is an escalating global challenge especially among older adults. The period following hospital discharge carries high-risk for MRH due to medication discrepancies, limited patient/carer education and support, and poor communication between hospital and community professionals. Discharge Medical Service (DMS), a newly introduced NHS scheme, aims to reduce post-discharge MRH through an electronic communication between hospital and community pharmacists.

Medication-related harm in older adults following hospital discharge: development and validation of a prediction tool.

Objectives: To develop and validate a tool to predict the risk of an older adult experiencing medication-related harm (MRH) requiring healthcare use following hospital discharge.

Design, Setting, Participants: Multicentre, prospective cohort study recruiting older adults (≥65 years) discharged from five UK teaching hospitals between 2013 and 2015.

Primary Outcome Measure: Participants were followed up for 8 weeks in the community by senior pharmacists to identify MRH (adverse drug reactions, harm from non-adherence, harm from medication error).