BMJ : British medical journal
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Meta Analysis
Comprehensive geriatric assessment for older adults admitted to hospital: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
To evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive geriatric assessment in hospital for older adults admitted as an emergency. ⋯ Comprehensive geriatric assessment increases patients' likelihood of being alive and in their own homes after an emergency admission to hospital. This seems to be especially true for trials of wards designated for comprehensive geriatric assessment and is associated with a potential cost reduction compared with general medical care.
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To evaluate the association between arsenic exposure and mortality from cardiovascular disease and to assess whether cigarette smoking influences the association. ⋯ Exposure to arsenic in drinking water is adversely associated with mortality from heart disease, especially among smokers.
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Comparative Study
Outcomes of elective surgery undertaken in independent sector treatment centres and NHS providers in England: audit of patient outcomes in surgery.
To compare characteristics of patients and outcomes after elective surgery in independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) and NHS providers. ⋯ Patients undergoing surgery in ISTCs were slightly healthier and had less severe conditions than those undergoing surgery in NHS providers. Some outcomes were better in ISTCs, but differences were small compared with the impact ISTCs could have on the provision of elective services.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Strategy for intention to treat analysis in randomised trials with missing outcome data.