In relation to existing research, our findings differ from earlier studies that reported an association between anti-TNF drug treatment and an increase in all serious infections in RA patients [ 19, 20].
This is consistent with existing research; for example, finding that early sexual debut is associated with less contraceptive use (Kusunoki and Upchurch 2011; Manning, Longmore, and Giordano 2000; Manlove, Ryan, and Franzetta 2007).
Our study adds to the existing research on GPs' views about early diagnosis of dementia by unpacking the 'black box' of 'timeliness', an increasingly used but poorly understood term.
We undertake this task via a critical reading - that is, by questioning and evaluating - the claims of the Early Years Workforce Strategy (SCSEEC 2012) when read through existing research literature.
The present study extended existing research by examining the complex relationship between early sexual initiation and a number of psychosocial factors (i.e., attachment, self-concepts, externalizing problems, and internalizing problems) among a sample of Dutch adolescents.
To obtain a better understanding of existing research evidence towards the development of climate-driven malaria early warning systems (MEWS) through critical review of published literature in order to identify challenges and opportunities for future research.
It has been shown by existing research that concrete made with sea-sand and seawater develops its early strength faster than that of ordinary concrete, but the former achieves a similar long-term strength to the latter.
Existing research demonstrates a general reduction in quality of life scores in the early period after ICU discharge, which usually slowly increase over the first two years after discharge [ 11, 12].
The existing research has limits.
As for affordability, existing research is "ambiguous", it concluded.
