British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Apr 2023
Return to sport or work following surgical management of scapholunate ligament injury: a systematic review.
This systematic review aims to compare the rate and time to return to sport or work following surgical interventions for isolated scapholunate ligament (SLL) injury. ⋯ Prospective, randomized, primary studies are needed to establish optimal treatment for acute isolated SLL injuries.
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British medical bulletin · Apr 2023
ReviewChildren and bioethics: clarifying consent and assent in medical and research settings.
The concept of consent in the pediatric setting is complex and confusing. Clinicians and researchers want to know whose consent they should obtain, when a child can provide independent consent and how that is determined. The aim of this article is to establish what produces the justification to proceed with medical or research interventions involving children and the role of consent in that. I clarify concepts such as consent, assent, capacity and competence. ⋯ An account of children's well-being that accommodates children's interests during the transition to adulthood.
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British medical bulletin · Apr 2023
Meta AnalysisDoes femoroacetabular impingement syndrome affect range of motion? A systematic review with meta-analysis.
It is unclear whether femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) affect hip range of motion (ROM). ⋯ Further studies are needed to resolve the uncertainty of evidence about ROM restrictions in asymptomatic FAIm compared to healthy controls.
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British medical bulletin · Apr 2023
Slowing down or returning to normal? Life expectancy improvements in Britain compared to five large European countries before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Life expectancy is an important summary measure of population health. In the absence of a significant event like war or disease outbreak, trends should, and historically have, increase over time, albeit with some fluctuations. ⋯ While it is clear that Britain is making less progress in health than similar countries, more research is needed to explain why.
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British medical bulletin · Apr 2023
ReviewCancer survivors and adverse work outcomes: associated factors and supportive interventions.
The number of cancer survivors in a working age is rising. An awareness of factors associated with adverse work outcomes, and of supportive interventions, is needed. ⋯ Recent developments are tailored and timely interventions.