The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
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Blood tests can support the diagnostic process in patients with cancer but how often they are used is unclear. ⋯ Two-fifths of patients subsequently diagnosed with cancer have primary care blood tests as part of their diagnostic process. Given variable test use, research is needed on the clinical context in which blood tests are ordered.
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Observational Study
General practice-based cancer research publications: a bibliometric analysis 2013-2019.
General practice plays a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and survivorship care of patients with cancer. Mapping research outputs over time provides valuable insights into the evolving role of general practice in cancer care. ⋯ Cancer in general practice is a stable field where research is predominantly observational. There is geographical variation in the focus of cancer in general practice research, which may reflect different priorities and levels of investment between countries. Overall, these results support future consideration of how to improve under-represented research areas and the design, conduct, and translation of interventional research.
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Pregnant women are at increased risk from influenza, yet maternal influenza vaccination levels remain suboptimal. ⋯ Seasonal influenza vaccine uptake in pregnant women increased in the decade before the COVID-19 pandemic, but remained suboptimal. Targeted approaches are recommended to reducing inequalities in access to vaccination and should focus on women of Black ethnicity, younger and older women, and women living in deprived areas.