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Alice J SitchUniversity of Birmingham Verified email at bham.ac.uk Cited by 3161 |
[HTML][HTML] Sample size calculations for cluster randomised controlled trials with a fixed number of clusters
Background Cluster randomised controlled trials (CRCTs) are frequently used in health
service evaluation. Assuming an average cluster size, required sample sizes are readily …
service evaluation. Assuming an average cluster size, required sample sizes are readily …
[HTML][HTML] Urine steroid metabolomics for the differential diagnosis of adrenal incidentalomas in the EURINE-ACT study: a prospective test validation study
Background Cross-sectional imaging regularly results in incidental discovery of adrenal
tumours, requiring exclusion of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). However, differentiation is …
tumours, requiring exclusion of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). However, differentiation is …
[HTML][HTML] Steroid metabolome analysis reveals prevalent glucocorticoid excess in primary aldosteronism
BACKGROUND. Adrenal aldosterone excess is the most common cause of secondary
hypertension and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity. However, adverse …
hypertension and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity. However, adverse …
[HTML][HTML] Prognostic value of interferon-γ release assays and tuberculin skin test in predicting the development of active tuberculosis (UK PREDICT TB): a prospective …
…, F Drobniewski, J Southern, AJ Sitch… - The Lancet Infectious …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Background Tackling tuberculosis requires testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis in
high-risk groups. The aim of this study was to estimate the predictive values of the tuberculin …
high-risk groups. The aim of this study was to estimate the predictive values of the tuberculin …
[HTML][HTML] Polycystic ovary syndrome, androgen excess, and the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women: a longitudinal study based on a United Kingdom …
Background Androgen excess is a defining feature of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS),
which affects 10% of women and represents a lifelong metabolic disorder, with increased risk …
which affects 10% of women and represents a lifelong metabolic disorder, with increased risk …
Cardiometabolic disease burden and steroid excretion in benign adrenal tumors: a cross-sectional multicenter study
Background: Benign adrenal tumors are commonly discovered on cross-sectional imaging.
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) is regularly diagnosed, but its effect on …
Mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) is regularly diagnosed, but its effect on …
[HTML][HTML] Targeted case finding for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease versus routine practice in primary care (TargetCOPD): a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Background Many individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remain
undiagnosed worldwide. Health-care organisations are implementing case-finding …
undiagnosed worldwide. Health-care organisations are implementing case-finding …
Effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention to prevent weight gain over the Christmas holiday period: randomised controlled trial
Objective To test the effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention to prevent weight gain
over the Christmas holiday period. Design Two group, double blinded randomised controlled …
over the Christmas holiday period. Design Two group, double blinded randomised controlled …
[HTML][HTML] Supported self-management for patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): an evidence synthesis and economic …
BACKGROUND Self-management (SM) support for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is variable in its coverage, content, method and timing of delivery. There …
disease (COPD) is variable in its coverage, content, method and timing of delivery. There …
Self-management of health care behaviors for COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose This systematic review aimed to identify the most effective components of
interventions to facilitate self-management of health care behaviors for patients with COPD. …
interventions to facilitate self-management of health care behaviors for patients with COPD. …