This study evaluates current practice relating to bone health in adult patients with inflammatory idiopathic myopathies in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Open access article - no login required.
This review explores the various pathophysiological mechanisms involved in statin-associated muscle symptoms and understand the difference between self-limited toxic myopathy and immune-mediated myopathy requiring immunomodulatory therapy. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this commentary is to discuss the Cochrane Review “Exercise therapy for treatment of acute non-specific low back pain” by IJzelenberg et al. Open access article - no login required.
The aim of this scoping review was to identify factors influencing nurses’ acceptance of welfare technologies in institutional, home, or community settings. Open access article - no login required.
This realist evaluation explored how and in which circumstances supported self-management is enacted and delivered within community stroke rehabilitation. Open access article - no login required.
This study explored older adults’ experiences with the “My Health Plan” mHealth intervention and examined which person-level factors were associated with adherence. Open access article - no login required.
This study aimed to identify personal and contextual predictive factors for (1) discharge from hospital to different levels of supported accommodation and (2) self-directed support needs of individuals with serious mental illness once they are in supported accommodation in Scotland. Open access article - no login required.
This UK study investigated the temporal association between first diagnosis of gout and cardiovascular events in the short-term. It found a short-term increased risk of cardiovascular events in the 30 days following the first consultation at which gout was diagnosed. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study assessed the efficacy and safety of intravenous secukinumab for the treatment of adults with active axial spondyloarthritis in INVIGORATE-1. It found IV secukinumab was effective for the treatment of adults with active axSpA over 52 weeks. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study investigates the relationship between weight loss rate following the initiation of anti-obesity medications and the risk of incident gout and recurrent gout flares among overweight/obese individuals. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study compares the effectiveness of Janus kinase inhibitors and biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs on pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Open access article - no login required.
This study examines the accuracy and precision of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in detecting cognitive impairment in a sample of patients with alcohol use disorder, and investigated whether the MoCA predicts premature discontinuation from treatment. Open access article - no login required.
This study aimed to explore GP experiences of safeguarding within care homes for older adults. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study used qualitative descriptive methodology to explore the experience of adults with aphasia with collaborative goal setting. The authors conclude that occupational therapy practitioners should support collaborative goal setting for people with aphasia through use of aphasia-friendly goal-setting processes, including adaptations to existing goal-setting measures as appropriate. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article provides an overview of a service development project to develop a web-based application (app) to support non-mental health nurses when assessing the mental health needs and risks of children and young people. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This case series examines the use of a multimodal wound matrix (MWM) trialled in a selection of clinical practice settings and on a variety of hard-to-heal wounds. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Various technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, subepidermal moisture measurement, cytokine measurement, thermography and ultrasound are emerging as promising tools for pressure ulcer (PU) detection, and subsequent prevention of more serious PU damage. This article delves into these technologies, suggesting that they could lead healthcare in the right direction, toward optimal assessment and adoption of focused prevention strategies. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Broadening prediction efforts from imminent psychotic symptoms to neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities can enhance the accuracy of diagnosing severe mental disorders. Child and adolescent mental health services should lead a developmentally-sensitive model for timely, effective detection and intervention. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The study explores psychotherapists' attitudes towards new technologies and digital solutions. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.