Protocol for a cohort study to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of general population screening for cardiovascular disease: the Viborg Screening Programme (VISP).

Introduction: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing. Furthermore, asymptomatic individuals may not receive timely preventive initiatives to minimise the risk of further CVD events. Paradoxically, 80% of CVD events are preventable by early detection, followed by prophylactic initiatives.

Musculoskeletal health climate is associated with musculoskeletal pain and sickness absence among workers: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate whether a musculoskeletal health climate, expressing the shared perceptions among workers concerning musculoskeletal health, is associated with number of musculoskeletal pain sites and sickness absence.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Six slaughterhouses from 2 companies in Denmark and 6 home-nursing units and 12 nursing homes from 1 municipality in Jutland, Denmark.

Prognostic value of coronary computed tomography angiographic derived fractional flow reserve: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To obtain more powerful assessment of the prognostic value of fractional flow reserve testing we performed a systematic literature review and collaborative meta-analysis of studies that assessed clinical outcomes of CT-derived calculation of FFR (FFR) (HeartFlow) analysis in patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

Methods: We searched PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases for published studies that evaluated clinical outcomes following fractional flow reserve testing between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2020. The primary endpoint was defined as 'all-cause mortality (ACM) or myocardial infarction (MI)' at 12-month follow-up.

Does an emergency access button increase the patients' satisfaction and feeling of safety with the out-of-hours health services? A randomised controlled trial in Denmark.

Objective: To investigate if the option to bypass the telephone queue can increase satisfaction and feeling of safety in callers.

Design: Randomised controlled parallel superiority trial. Data from questionnaire survey.

DBDS Genomic Cohort, a prospective and comprehensive resource for integrative and temporal analysis of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors affecting health of blood donors.

Purpose: To establish a cohort that enables identification of genomic factors that influence human health and empower increased blood donor health and safe blood transfusions. Human health is complex and involves several factors, a major one being the genomic aspect. The genomic era has resulted in many consortia encompassing large samples sizes, which has proven successful for identifying genetic factors associated with specific traits.

Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol followed by an open label add-on of tetrahydrocannabinol for the treatment of chronic pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis: protocol for a multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled study.

Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are chronic, systemic, inflammatory diseases, primarily in the musculoskeletal system. Pain and fatigue are key symptoms of RA and AS. Treatment presents a clinical challenge for several reasons, including the progressive nature of the diseases and the involvement of multiple pain mechanisms.

Difference in Outcome Following Surgery for Native Aortic and Mitral Valve Infective Endocarditis.

Background:  We investigated differences in clinical presentation, microbiology, and short- and long-term results according to the affected valve in patients who underwent surgery for left-sided native valve infective endocarditis (IE).

Methods:  This was a single-center retrospective study of 117 patients with isolated mitral valve IE (group M) and 140 patients with isolated aortic valve IE (group A) who underwent surgery between 1998 and 2015.

Results:  The mean age of patients in group M was 62 ± 14 years, whereas in group A the patients were 56 ± 14 years old ( = 0.