Background Dental pain can have a considerable detrimental effect on an individual's
quality of life. Symptomatic apical periodontitis and acute apical abscess are common …

Background. Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common skin condition that primarily affects
children, a common reason for presenting in primary care and is commonly seen in children …

Background The safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of molnupiravir, an oral
antiviral medication for SARS-CoV-2, has not been established in vaccinated patients in the …

Objective To address clinical uncertainties about the effectiveness and safety of long-term
antibiotic therapy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in older adults …

Background High-volume prescribing of antibiotics in primary care is a major driver of
antibiotic resistance. Education of physicians and patients can lower prescribing levels, but it …

Objective To establish whether an interactive booklet on respiratory tract infections in
children reduces reconsultation for the same illness episode, reduces antibiotic use, and …

Background Point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) may be a way to reduce
unnecessary use of antibiotics without harming patients who have acute exacerbations of …

Objectives To assess the extent to which antibiotic prescribing in general dental practice
conforms to clinical guidelines and to describe factors associated with antibiotic prescription …

Background Outpatients with acute cough who expect, hope for or ask for antibiotics may be
more unwell, benefit more from antibiotic treatment, and be more satisfied with care when …

Background Mixed methods are commonly used in health services research; however, data
are not often integrated to explore complementarity of findings. A triangulation protocol is …