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Aliment Pharmacol Ther
January 2025
School of Cancer Sciences, College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, Garscube Estate, Glasgow, UK.
Background: Adherence to post-polypectomy surveillance is poor despite evidence that it is associated with lower risk of future colorectal cancer.
Methods: We evaluated 6,210 bowel screening participants between 2009-2016 in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to assess potential barriers to post-polypectomy surveillance.
Results: Increasing deprivation (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation quintile 1 vs 5; OR 1.
BMC Psychol
December 2024
NIHR Bristol Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Background: Sleep is substantial issue for hospital inpatients and can negatively affect healing and recovery. There is a good evidence-base for interventions which can improve sleep, however currently they are not being implemented into NHS practice. To address the evidence-practice gap, we have conducted early-phase development for an inpatient sleep intervention (ASLEEP); a multi-level intervention to improve inpatient sleep in UK hospital wards.
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November 2024
Centre for Sustainable Delivery, Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank, Glasgow, G81 4DN, UK.
Background: Capsule sponge testing, using an oesophageal cell collection device with biomarkers, was implemented nationally across Scotland in 2020 for symptomatic reflux patients referred to secondary care for non-urgent endoscopy. The aim was to use capsule sponge testing as a triage tool to reduce pressures on the endoscopy service during COVID-19, focus endoscopy resources on those most likely to have pathology and streamline the patient pathway. This prospective cohort study presents the first real-world results and evaluates the clinical application of capsule sponge testing in symptomatic reflux disease based on endoscopic biopsy results.
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November 2024
Centre for Crime, Harm Prevention and Security, School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, UK.
Background: As many as 70% of remand prisoners have admitted to being under the influence of alcohol when committing the crime leading to their imprisonment. Providing support and advice regarding alcohol consumption can be effective in some groups of people. There is little evidence regarding this for men on remand in prison.
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