Professor Alison Avenell | The University of Aberdeen

Professor Alison Avenell

Clinical Chair in Health Services Research

Email Address: a.avenell@abdn.ac.uk
Telephone Number: +44 (0)1224 438164
Office Address: Health Services Research Unit
3rd Floor Health Sciences Building
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
School/Department: School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Biography

Alison Avenell joined the Unit in 1998, as a Clinical Research Fellow. She was subsequently funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health Directorates as a Clinical Research Fellow to undertake research in the MRC funded RECORD trial, which examined the effect of calcium and/or vitamin D supplementation in the secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures. She also led the MAVIS trial which examined the effectiveness of vitamin and mineral supplementation in preventing infections in older people, and helped lead the SIGNET trial of glutamine and selenium supplementation in critical illness. She was a CSO funded Career Scientist and currently has a clinical chair in health services research and is an Honorary Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry, undertaking systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials of treatments for adult obesity, and under-nutrition in clinical practice.

Research

Current Research

Current projects

Completed projects

RECORD
ROMEO

Publications

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Should adults take vitamin D supplements to prevent disease?
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A.
BMJ, vol. 355, i6201
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i6201
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7746/1/bmj.i6201.full.pdf
A randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones. (C-Gall trial)
2016 - Published
Malik, M., Murchie, P., Gillies, K., Brazzelli, M. G., Avenell, A., Hernandez, R., Norrie, J., Blazeby, J., Ramsay, C., Ahmed, I.
International Surgical Congress of the Association-of-Surgeons-of-Great-Britain-and-Ireland, pp. 195-196
Contributions to Journals: Abstracts
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.10266
Errors in NOF meta-analyses of calcium and vitamin D supplements
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Reid, I. R.
Osteoporosis International, vol. 27, no. 8, pp. 2637-2639
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-015-3466-6
Patterns of weight change after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in Scotland and their relationship with glycaemic control, mortality and cardiovascular outcomes: a retrospective cohort study
2016 - Published
Aucott, L. S., Philip, S., Avenell, A., Afolabi, E. K., Sattar, N., Wild, S., Scottish Diabetes Research Network (SDRN) Epidemiology group
BMJ Open, vol. 6, no. 7, pp. 1-14
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010836
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7440/1/BMJ_Open_2016_Aucott_.pdf
Behavioural Interventions for Severe Obesity Before and/or After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
2016 - Published
Stewart, F., Avenell, A.
Obesity Surgery, vol. 26, no. 6, pp. 1203-1214
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-015-1873-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/8729/1/Obesity_surgery_paper_figures.docx
Qualitative research, observational research, and The BMJ
2016 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A.
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.), vol. 352, pp. 1-1
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.i1483
Should weight loss and maintenance programmes be designed differently for men? A systematic review of long-term randomised controlled trials presenting data for men and women: The ROMEO project
2016 - Published
Robertson, C., Avenell, A., Boachie, C., Stewart, F., Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D.
Obesity research & clinical practice, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 70-84
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orcp.2015.04.005
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/7921/1/Robertson2015.docx
A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis on the Management of Male Obesity
2015 - Published
Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., Van Teijlingen, E., Stewart, F., Robertson, C., Boyers, D., Avenell, A.
BMJ Open, vol. 5, no. 10, e008372
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008372
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5093/1/BMJ_Open_2015_Archibald_.pdf
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and rheumatoid arthritis
2015 - Published
Ball, R. J., Avenell, A., Aucott, L., Hanlon, P., Vickers, M. A.
Arthritis Research & Therapy, vol. 17, pp. 274
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-015-0755-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4995/1/s13075_015_0755_6.pdf
Does oral sodium bicarbonate therapy improve function and quality of life in older patients with chronic kidney disease and low-grade acidosis (the BiCARB trial)?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
2015 - Published
Witham, M. D., Band, M. M., Littleford, R. C., Avenell, A., Soiza, R. L., McMurdo, M. E. T., Sumukadas, D., Ogston, S. A., Lamb, E. J., Hampson, G., MacNamee, P., BiCARB Study Group
Trials, vol. 16, 326
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-015-0843-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4740/1/Does_oral_sodium_bicarbonate_therapy.pdf
Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity
2015 - Published
Ryan, M., Yi, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F., Aucott, L., van Teijlingen, E., Vale, L.
Health economics, policy, and law, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 161-182
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1744133114000413
Gaining pounds by losing pounds: HERU Policy Brief
2015 - Published
Ryan, M. E., Yi, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F. C. G., Aucott, L. S., Van Teijlingen, E., Vale, L. D.
Working Papers: Working Papers
- [ONLINE] https://www.abdn.ac.uk/heru/documents/Policy_Briefs/HERU_PB_March_2015.pdf
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4507/1/HERU_PB_March_2015.pdf
Systematic review of the clinical and cost effectiveness of cholecystectomy versus observation/conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis
2015 - Published
Brazzelli, M., Cruickshank, M., Kilonzo, M., Ahmed, I., Stewart, F., McNamee, P., Elders, A., Fraser, C., Avenell, A., Ramsay, C.
Surgical Endoscopy, vol. 29, no. 3, pp. 637-647
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-014-3712-6
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5579/1/Brazzelli_2014.pdf
- [ONLINE] https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/en/researchoutput/systematic-review-of-the-clinical-and-cost-effectiveness-of-cholecystectomy-versus-observationconservative-management-for-uncomplicated-symptomatic-gallstones-or-cholecystitis(e29a0a7a-469c-40f1-ad6f-8ca6e5c92211).html
Calcium supplements increase risk of myocardial infarction
2015 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Grey, A., Avenell, A., Reid, I. R.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 389-390
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2357
Branched-chain amino acid supplementation in adults with cirrhosis and porto-systemic encephalopathy: systematic review
2014 - Published
Metcalfe, E. L., Avenell, A., Fraser, A.
Clinical Nutrition, vol. 33, no. 6, pp. 958-965
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2014.02.011
Cardiovascular disease and vitamin D supplementation: trial analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis
2014 - Published
Ford, J. A., MacLennan, G. S., Avenell, A., Bolland, M., Grey, A., Witham, M., RECORD Trial Group
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 100, no. 3, pp. 746-755
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.113.082602
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/15632/1/Ford_2014.pdf
Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cholecystectomy compared with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults presenting with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis: a systematic review and economic evaluation
2014 - Published
Brazzelli, M., Cruickshank, M., Kilonzo, M., Ahmed, I., Stewart, F., McNamee, P., Elders, A., Fraser, C., Avenell, A., Ramsay, C.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 18, no. 55, pp. 1-102
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18550
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4180/1/Brazzelli_2014.pdf
Are men difficult to find?: Identifying male-specific studies in MEDLINE and Embase
2014 - Published
Stewart, F., Fraser, C., Robertson, C., Avenell, A., Archibald, D., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D.
Systematic reviews , vol. 3, 78
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-3-78
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3715/1/Stewart_2014.pdf
Long term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials
2014 - Published
Dombrowski, S. U., Knittle, K., Avenell, A., Araújo-Soares, V., Sniehotta, F. F.
BMJ, vol. 348, g2646
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g2646
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/4181/1/Dombrowski_2014.pdf
Systematic reviews of and integrated report on the quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence base for the management of obesity in men
2014 - Published
Robertson, C., Archibald, D., Avenell, A., Douglas, F., Hoddinott, P., van Teijlingen, E., Boyers, D., Stewart, F., Boachie, C., Fioratou, E., Wilkins, D., Street, T., Carroll, P., Fowler, C.
Health Technology Assessment, vol. 18, no. 35, pp. v-vi, xxiii-xxix, 1-424
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.3310/hta18350
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3329/1/Robertson_2014.pdf
Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men
2014 - Published
Avenell, A., Mak, J. C. S., O'Connell, D.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 4, CD000227
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000227.pub4
Patterns of weight change in the first 5 years after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and their impact on glycaemic control and mortality
2014 - Published
Aucott, L., Philip, S., Avenell, A.
Diabetic Medicine, vol. 31, no. s1, pp. 25-25
Contributions to Journals: Abstracts
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and systemic lupus erythematosus
2014 - Published
Hanlon, P., Avenell, A., Aucott, L., Vickers, M. A.
Arthritis Research & Therapy, vol. 16, no. 1, R3
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/ar4429
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/5476/1/ar4429.pdf
Advance telephone calls ahead of reminder questionnaires increase response rate in non-responders compared to questionnaire reminders only: The RECORD phone trial
2014 - Published
Maclennan, G., McDonald, A., McPherson, G., Treweek, S., Avenell, A., RECORD Trial Group
Trials, vol. 15, 13
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-13
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3092/1/MacLennan_2013.pdf
Calcium supplements and cancer risk: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
2013 - Published
Bristow, S. M., Bolland, M. J., Maclennan, G. S., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Gamble, G. D., Reid, I. R.
British Journal of Nutrition, vol. 110, no. 8, pp. 1384-1393
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114513001050
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3207/1/Bristow_2013.pdf
What is the appropriate MHRA regulatory response to calcium's increased cardiovascular risk?
2013 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Reid, I. R.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.), vol. 346, no. 7910, pp. 1-1
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.f3413
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
2013 - Published
Almohmeed, Y. H., Avenell, A., Aucott, L., Vickers, M. A.
PloS ONE, vol. 8, no. 4, e61110
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0061110
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/3605/1/Systematic_review.pdf
The role of ω-3 fatty acid supplemented parenteral nutrition in critical illness in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2013 - Published
Palmer, A. J., Ho, C. K. M., Ajibola, O., Avenell, A.
Critical Care Medicine, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 307-316
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0b013e3182657578
Vitamin D with calcium reduces mortality: patient level pooled analysis of 70,528 patients from eight major vitamin D trials
2012 - Published
Rejnmark, L., Avenell, A., Masud, T., Anderson, F., Meyer, H. E., Sanders, K. M., Salovaara, K., Cooper, C., Smith, H. E., Jacobs, E. T., Torgerson, D., Jackson, R. D., Manson, J. E., Brixen, K., Mosekilde, L., Robbins, J. A., Francis, R. M., Abrahamsen, B.
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 97, no. 8, pp. 2670-2681
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-3328
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2847/1/Rejnmark_2012.pdf
Nutritional support for liver disease
2012 - Published
Koretz, R. L., Avenell, A., Lipman, T. O.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, no. 5, CD008344
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD008344.pub2
Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D₃ and/or calcium (RECORD trial)
2012 - Published
Avenell, A., Maclennan, G. S., Jenkinson, D. J., McPherson, G. C., McDonald, A. M., Pant, P. R., Grant, A. M., Campbell, M. K., Anderson, F. H., Cooper, C., Francis, R. M., Gillespie, W. J., Robinson, C. M., Torgerson, D. J., Wallace, W. A., RECORD Trial Group
Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, vol. 97, no. 2, pp. 614-622
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-1309
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2671/1/Avenell_2011.pdf
Identifying active ingredients in complex behavioural interventions for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: a systematic review
2012 - Published
Dombrowski, S. U., Sniehotta, F., Avenell, A., Johnston, M., MacLennan, G. S., Araujo-Soares, V.
Health Psychology Review, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 7-32
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2010.513298
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2808/1/Dombrowski_2010.pdf
Lightening the load?: A systematic review of weight management interventions in the community pharmacy setting
2011 - Published
Gordon, J., Watson, M., Avenell, A.
Obesity Reviews, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 897-911
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789X.2011.00913.x
Randomised controlled feasibility trial of an evidence-informed behavioural intervention for obese adults with additional risk factors
2011 - Published
Sniehotta, F. F., Dombrowski, S. U., Avenell, A., Johnston, M., McDonald, S., Murchie, P., Ramsay, C. R., Robertson, K., Araujo-Soares, V.
PloS ONE, vol. 6, no. 8, e23040
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0023040
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2187/1/Sniehotta_2011.pdf
Calcium, vitamin D, and risk: Authors' reply
2011 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A., Gamble, G. D., Reid, I. R.
BMJ, vol. 342, no. 7810, d3544
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d3544
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Cardiovascular effects of calcium supplementation
2011 - Published
Reid, I. R., Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Grey, A.
Osteoporosis International, vol. 22, no. 6, pp. 1649-1658
Contributions to Journals: Literature Reviews
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-011-1599-9
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2492/1/Reid_2011.pdf
Further use for the harvest plot: a novel method for quantitative and qualitative data synthesis
2011 - Published
Crowther, M., Avenell, A., MacLennan, G. S., Mowatt, G.
Research Synthesis Methods, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 79-83
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jrsm.37
Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events: reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis
2011 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Grey, A., Avenell, A., Gamble, G. D., Reid, I. R.
British Medical Journal, vol. 342, no. -, d2040
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d2040
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2060/1/Bolland_2011.pdf
Randomised trial of glutamine, selenium, or both, to supplement parenteral nutrition for critically ill patients
2011 - Published
Andrews, P. J. D., Avenell, A., Noble, D. W., Campbell, M. K., Croal, B. L., Simpson, W. G., Vale, L. D., Battison, C. G., Jenkinson, D. J., Cook, J. A., SIGNET Trial Group
British Medical Journal, vol. 342, no. -, d1542
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.d1542
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2321/1/Andrews_2011.pdf
Evidence-based policy on dietary calcium and vitamin D
2011 - Published
Reid, I. R., Avenell, A.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, vol. 26, no. 3, pp. 452-454
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.327
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2483/1/Reid_2011.pdf
A Qualitative Study Comparing Commercial and Health Service Weight Loss Groups, Classes and Clubs
2011 - Published
Karen Allan, K., Hoddinott, P., Avenell, A.
Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 23-31
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-277X.2010.01110.x
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2278/1/Allan_2011.pdf
Group interventions to improve health outcomes: a framework for their design and delivery
2010 - Published
Hoddinott, P., Allan, K., Avenell, A., Britten, J.
BMC Public Health, vol. 10, 800
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-10-800
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2039/1/Hoddinott%25202010.pdf
Being underweight may reduce your ability to mobilise peripheral blood stem cells
2010 - Published
Crowther, M., Avenell, A., Culligan, D. J.
Transfusion and Apheresis Science, vol. 43, no. 3, pp. 365-367
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.transci.2010.10.010
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Calcium and heart attacks: Authors' reply
2010 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Baron, J. A., Grey, A., Reid, I. R., MacLennan, G. S., Gamble, G. D.
BMJ (Online), vol. 341, no. 7773, pp. 569
Contributions to Journals: Letters
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c4998
- [ONLINE] View publication in Scopus
Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis
2010 - Published
Bolland, M. J., Avenell, A., Baron, J. A., Grey, A., MacLennan, G. S., Gamble, G. D., Reid, I. R.
British Medical Journal, vol. 341, no. -, c3691
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c3691
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/756/1/Bolland%25202010.pdf
A case-control study of vitamin D status and asthma in adults
2010 - Published
Devereux, G., Wilson, A., Avenell, A., McNeill, G., Fraser, W. D.
Allergy, vol. 65, no. 5, pp. 666-667
Contributions to Journals: Editorials
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02220.x
Interventions to achieve long-term weight loss in obese older people
2010 - Published
Witham, M., Avenell, A.
Age and Ageing, vol. 39, no. 2, pp. 176-184
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afp251
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/1401/1/Whitham%25202010.pdf
The fate of conference abstracts: systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical treatments for men with benign prostatic enlargement
2010 - Published
Wong, S. S., Fraser, C. M., Lourenco, T., Barnett, D., Avenell, A., Glazener, C., Cuthbertson, B., N'Dow, J. M. O.
World Journal of Urology, vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 63-69
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-009-0500-3
Patient level pooled analysis of 68 500 patients from seven major vitamin D fracture trials in US and Europe
2010 - Published
Abrahamsen, B., Masud, T., Avenell, A., Anderson, F., Meyer, H. E., Cooper, C., Smith, H., LaCroix, A. Z., Torgerson, D., Johansen, A., Jackson, R., Rejnmark, L., Wactawski-Wende, J., Brixen, K., Mosekilde, L., Robbins, J. A., Francis, R. M., The DIPART (vitamin D Individual Patient Analysis of Randomized Trials) Group
British Medical Journal, vol. 340, no. -, b5463
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b5463
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/789/1/Abrahamsen%25202010.pdf
Factors Influencing the Participation of Older People in Clinical Trials: Data Analysis from the MAVIS Trial
2010 - Published
Fearn, P., Avenell, A., McCann, S. K., Milne, A. C., MacLennan, G. S., MAVIS Trial Group
Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 51-56
Contributions to Journals: Articles
- [ONLINE] DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-010-0009-x
- [OPEN ACCESS] http://aura.abdn.ac.uk/bitstream/2164/2036/1/Fearn%25202010.pdf

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Should adults take vitamin D supplements to prevent disease?

A randomised controlled trial comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones. (C-Gall trial)

Errors in NOF meta-analyses of calcium and vitamin D supplements

Patterns of weight change after the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in Scotland and their relationship with glycaemic control, mortality and cardiovascular outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

Behavioural Interventions for Severe Obesity Before and/or After Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Qualitative research, observational research, and The BMJ

Should weight loss and maintenance programmes be designed differently for men? A systematic review of long-term randomised controlled trials presenting data for men and women: The ROMEO project

A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis on the Management of Male Obesity

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and rheumatoid arthritis

Does oral sodium bicarbonate therapy improve function and quality of life in older patients with chronic kidney disease and low-grade acidosis (the BiCARB trial)?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Gaining pounds by losing pounds: preferences for lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity

Gaining pounds by losing pounds: HERU Policy Brief

Systematic review of the clinical and cost effectiveness of cholecystectomy versus observation/conservative management for uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis

Calcium supplements increase risk of myocardial infarction

Branched-chain amino acid supplementation in adults with cirrhosis and porto-systemic encephalopathy: systematic review

Cardiovascular disease and vitamin D supplementation: trial analysis, systematic review, and meta-analysis

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of cholecystectomy compared with observation/conservative management for preventing recurrent symptoms and complications in adults presenting with uncomplicated symptomatic gallstones or cholecystitis: a systematic review and economic evaluation

Are men difficult to find?: Identifying male-specific studies in MEDLINE and Embase

Long term maintenance of weight loss with non-surgical interventions in obese adults: systematic review and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials

Systematic reviews of and integrated report on the quantitative, qualitative and economic evidence base for the management of obesity in men

Vitamin D and vitamin D analogues for preventing fractures in post-menopausal women and older men

Patterns of weight change in the first 5 years after diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes and their impact on glycaemic control and mortality

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein-Barr virus and systemic lupus erythematosus

Advance telephone calls ahead of reminder questionnaires increase response rate in non-responders compared to questionnaire reminders only: The RECORD phone trial

Calcium supplements and cancer risk: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

What is the appropriate MHRA regulatory response to calcium's increased cardiovascular risk?

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the sero-epidemiological association between Epstein Barr virus and multiple sclerosis

The role of ω-3 fatty acid supplemented parenteral nutrition in critical illness in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Vitamin D with calcium reduces mortality: patient level pooled analysis of 70,528 patients from eight major vitamin D trials

Nutritional support for liver disease

Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D3 and/or calcium (RECORD trial)

Identifying active ingredients in complex behavioural interventions for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: a systematic review

Lightening the load?: A systematic review of weight management interventions in the community pharmacy setting

Randomised controlled feasibility trial of an evidence-informed behavioural intervention for obese adults with additional risk factors

Calcium, vitamin D, and risk: Authors' reply

Cardiovascular effects of calcium supplementation

Further use for the harvest plot: a novel method for quantitative and qualitative data synthesis

Calcium supplements with or without vitamin D and risk of cardiovascular events: reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative limited access dataset and meta-analysis

Randomised trial of glutamine, selenium, or both, to supplement parenteral nutrition for critically ill patients

Evidence-based policy on dietary calcium and vitamin D

A Qualitative Study Comparing Commercial and Health Service Weight Loss Groups, Classes and Clubs

Group interventions to improve health outcomes: a framework for their design and delivery

Being underweight may reduce your ability to mobilise peripheral blood stem cells

Calcium and heart attacks: Authors' reply

Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis

A case-control study of vitamin D status and asthma in adults

Interventions to achieve long-term weight loss in obese older people

The fate of conference abstracts: systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical treatments for men with benign prostatic enlargement

Patient level pooled analysis of 68 500 patients from seven major vitamin D fracture trials in US and Europe

Factors Influencing the Participation of Older People in Clinical Trials: Data Analysis from the MAVIS Trial

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Long-term follow-up for mortality and cancer in a randomized placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D₃ and/or calcium (RECORD trial)