[HTML][HTML] Defining the optimum strategy for identifying adults and children with coeliac disease: systematic review and economic modelling.
BACKGROUND Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingesting gluten. It
affects approximately 1% of the UK population, but only one in three people is thought to …
affects approximately 1% of the UK population, but only one in three people is thought to …
[HTML][HTML] The accuracy of diagnostic indicators for coeliac disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background The prevalence of coeliac disease (CD) is around 1%, but diagnosis is
challenged by varied presentation and non-specific symptoms and signs. This study aimed to …
challenged by varied presentation and non-specific symptoms and signs. This study aimed to …
Are guidelines for monitoring chronic disease in primary care evidence based?
MMC Elwenspoek, R Patel, JC Watson, P Whiting - BMJ, 2019 - bmj.com
… Martha MC Elwenspoek research associate1 2, Rita Patel senior research associate1 2,
Jessica C Watson GP, doctoral research fellow1 2, Penny Whiting senior lecturer, programme …
Jessica C Watson GP, doctoral research fellow1 2, Penny Whiting senior lecturer, programme …
[HTML][HTML] Development and external validation of a clinical prediction model to aid coeliac disease diagnosis in primary care: an observational study
Background Coeliac disease (CD) affects approximately 1% of the population, although
only a fraction of patients are diagnosed. Our objective was to develop diagnostic prediction …
only a fraction of patients are diagnosed. Our objective was to develop diagnostic prediction …
Can I have blood tests to check everything is alright?
LF Buss, D Spitzer, JC Watson - bmj, 2023 - bmj.com
There are potential harms associated with over-testing that are rarely appreciated by
patients. A frank discussion about when harms are likely to outweigh benefits, and vice …
patients. A frank discussion about when harms are likely to outweigh benefits, and vice …
[HTML][HTML] Alcohol badly affects eye movements linked to steering, providing for automatic in-car detection of drink driving
…, HL Cooper, SL Gilbey, JC Watson… - …, 2008 - nature.com
Driving is a classic example of visually guided behavior in which the eyes move before some
other action. When approaching a bend in the road, a driver looks across to the inside of …
other action. When approaching a bend in the road, a driver looks across to the inside of …
Climate Crisis and Primary Health Care
JC Watson, EA Sturgiss, P Tait - Family Practice, 2023 - academic.oup.com
In September 2021, Family Practice joined with over 200 medical journals publishing a joint
editorial which called climate change “the greatest threat to public health.” 1 In 2023, we …
editorial which called climate change “the greatest threat to public health.” 1 In 2023, we …
Variation in laboratory testing for patients with long-term conditions: a longitudinal cohort study in UK primary care
T Jones, R Patel, MMC Elwenspoek, JC Watson… - BJGP open, 2023 - bjgpopen.org
Background Use of laboratory testing has increased in the UK over the past few decades,
with considerable geographical variation. Aim To evaluate what laboratory tests are used to …
with considerable geographical variation. Aim To evaluate what laboratory tests are used to …
[HTML][HTML] GP's perspectives on laboratory test use for monitoring long-term conditions: an audit of current testing practice
…, E Mann, K Alsop, H Clark, R Patel, JC Watson… - BMC Family …, 2020 - Springer
Background We have shown previously that current recommendations in UK guidelines for
monitoring long-term conditions are largely based on expert opinion. Due to a lack of robust …
monitoring long-term conditions are largely based on expert opinion. Due to a lack of robust …
What methods are being used to create an evidence base on the use of laboratory tests to monitor long-term conditions in primary care? A scoping review
…, LJ Scott, K Alsop, R Patel, JC Watson… - Family …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Background Studies have shown unwarranted variation in test ordering among GP practices
and regions, which may lead to patient harm and increased health care costs. There is …
and regions, which may lead to patient harm and increased health care costs. There is …