British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
ReviewEnhancing patient-centred care in dentistry: a narrative review.
Patient-centred care (PCC) is widely used within the medical setting, but there is a need for more research on PCC implementation in dentistry. ⋯ A theory-derived model of PCC explicitly designed for the dental setting was identified. This serves as a starting point to enhance PCC in dentistry, though further research is needed to empirically test the implementation of this model.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2023
Addressing the challenges facing the paramedic profession in the United Kingdom.
The paramedic profession within the United Kingdom has been evolving at pace over the last 20 years. While they are most associated with their work in ambulance services, paramedics are now found throughout a range of clinical and academic settings. ⋯ Research to establish perspectives of and about the paramedic profession may assist in developing an understanding of identity and its place within the wider healthcare workforce.
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British medical bulletin · Sep 2023
ReviewLong COVID: what is known and what gaps need to be addressed.
Long COVID is a chronic condition that follows after acute COVID-19 and is characterized by a wide range of persistent, cyclic symptoms. ⋯ There is an urgent need to understand the causes of Long COVID, especially extreme fatigue more than 6 months after infection. We must understand who is at risk and whether reinfections similarly risk Long COVID.
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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) therapeutics are a new class of drugs whose importance is highlighted by the growing number of molecules in the clinic. ⋯ Clinical failures stress the importance of implementing clinical trial design and optimizing RNA molecules to hold the promise of revolutionizing the treatment of human diseases.
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British medical bulletin · Sep 2023
Meta AnalysisEfficacy of hydrodilatation in frozen shoulder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
It is unclear whether hydrodilatation is beneficial in the management of frozen shoulder compared with other common conservative management modalities. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy of hydrodilatation for the management of frozen shoulder. ⋯ Although current evidence suggests that hydrodilatation provides a transient improvement in disability in patients with frozen shoulder, its clinical relevance remains unclear. Further research is necessary to establish its role in the management of the condition.