A5027137615- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Studies
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
- Andrographolide Research and Applications
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Nephrotoxicity and Medicinal Plants
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
University of Southampton
2010-2019
Broadmoor Hospital
2016-2017
University of Roehampton
2017
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
2014
Royal College of Physicians
2010
Heartlands Hospital
2001
Solihull Hospital
1999
Recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) are commonly presented by women in primary care. In order to explore the poorly described experience of with RUTIs a qualitative study was conducted that analysed data from publically accessible internet-based self-help forum. Qualitative Description used analyse text an emphasis on using naturalistic language informants portray their perceptions and experiences RUTIs. Individual codes were identified inductively grouped according common ideas into...
The aim was to investigate if offering symptomatic therapy (Uva-ursi or ibuprofen) alongside a delayed prescription would relieve symptoms and reduce the consumption of antibiotics for adult women presenting with acute uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).A 2 × factorial placebo controlled randomized trial in primary care. participants were 382 aged 18-70 years dysuria, urgency, frequency urination suspected by clinician have lower UTI. interventions Uva-ursi extract and/or ibuprofen...
For most complementary and alternative medicine interventions, the absence of a high-quality evidence base to define good practice presents serious problem for clinicians, educators, researchers. The Delphi process may offer pragmatic way establish guidelines until more rigorous forms assessment can be undertaken.To use modified develop feasibility study exploring role Chinese herbal (CHM) in treatment endometriosis. To compare outcomes from with data derived systematic review language...
The European Working Time Directive (EWTD) has resulted in large changes the working patterns of junior doctors UK. All consultant physicians England and Wales were invited to anonymously submit data on their teams for 11 am pm 5 November 2009. Data doctor number, grade, location patient number collected. available 887 hospital at 670 pm. At am, average patients per ward was (2–65). 61 (1–400). Consultants present overnight 6.1% teams. Doctors first two years training most senior medical...
Background: Endometriosis is a common and disabling gynecologic condition affecting between 5% 15% of women childbearing age. Conventional medical intervention has unpleasant side-effects, symptoms frequently return after treatment. Preliminary evidence suggests Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) may contribute to the treatment endometriosis. Objectives: The aims this study were test feasibility novel methodology for investigating individualized decoctions CHM rigorously gather preliminary data...
<h3>Objectives</h3> To explore feasibility of a randomised study using standardised or individualised multiherb Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) for oligomenorrhoea and amenorrhoea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), to pilot methods obtain clinical data support sample size calculations. <h3>Design</h3> Prospective, pragmatic, participant practitioner blinding. <h3>Setting</h3> 2 private practices the UK. <h3>Participants</h3> 40 diagnosed PCOS following Rotterdam criteria....
Women with acute uncomplicated urine infection are usually treated antibiotics. One trial has demonstrated that delayed antibiotic treatment offered without symptom relief results in a modest reduction use. There is some evidence ibuprofen provides and reduces Uva-ursi, herbal product, traditional use for urinary relief. We set out to test: adult women suspected UTI who accept the prescription strategy: Do NSAIDs or uva-ursi (a product) provide from symptoms reduce Adult tract presenting...
Aim To explore GPs’ experiences of managing recurrent urinary tract infections (RUTIs) and their views on the use herbal medicines for this condition. Background RUTIs are an important problem commonly managed in primary care. Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective treatment acute but growing microbial resistance, adverse effects, lack sustained long-term benefits mean that novel treatments required. There a number promising reports being used to treat RUTIs. Methods A total 15 GPs (seven...