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Synovial sarcoma of the vulva: a case report.
(2011-03)INTRODUCTION: Contrary to its name, synovial sarcoma does not arise from the synovial membrane but from multipotent stem cells and can present in any part of the body. Very few cases of vulval synovial sarcoma have been ... -
Systematic review of pre-operative exercise in colorectal cancer patients.
(2016-02)The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for exercise interventions prior to surgery for colorectal cancer resection. The evidence for use of exercise to improve physical fitness and surgical outcomes ... -
A Systematic Review of the Acute Effects of Hemodialysis on Skeletal Muscle Perfusion, Metabolism, and Function
(2019-12)Introduction: The underlying mechanisms of skeletal muscle wasting in hemodialysis patients are complex. We performed a systematic review to summarize evidence on whether hemodialysis has acute effects on skeletal muscle ... -
Systematic review of the evidence on orthotic devices for the management of knee instability related to neuromuscular and central nervous system disorders.
(2017-09)OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of orthotic devices for the management of instability of the knee in adults with a neuromuscular disorder or central nervous system disorder. DESIGN: A systematic review of primary ... -
Tackling child health inequalities due to deprivation: Using health equity audit to improve and monitor access to a community paediatric service.
(2014)Background: Deprived children constitute a large population with high levels of ill health, and difficulty with access to healthcare contributes to their poor health outcomes. There is debate on how best to engage deprived ... -
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Broken heart syndrome).
(2015-11)Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is an acute reversible cardiomyopathy characterised by transient regional left ventricular (LV) motion abnormalities. It is diagnosed on a coronary angiography and left ventriculography. We report ... -
Talus Fracture Dislocation Management With Crossed Kirschner Wires in Children
(2021-03)Skeletal trauma accounts for 10% to 15% of all childhood injuries, with approximately 15% to 30% of these representing physeal injuries. Talus fractures are rare injuries in children with an estimated prevalence of 0.008% ... -
Teaching and learning in the operating theatre: a framework for trainers and advanced trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology
(2010)Surgical training of ‘advanced trainees’ in Obstetrics and Gynaecology currently occurs in a rather unstructured fashion. This is even more complicated by reduced training time of doctors necessitated by the European working ... -
Teaching medical students rehabilitation medicine.
(2010)PURPOSE: The principles of rehabilitation medicine will become ever more important across many medical and surgical specialties in view of the rising prevalence of chronic and disabling conditions. Yet rehabilitation ... -
Technical and clinical accuracy of three blood glucose meters: clinical impact assessment using error grid analysis and insulin sliding scales
(2016)Aims Manufacturers of point-of-care testing (POCT) glucose systems must adhere to International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 15197 performance standards, a tightened version of which becomes mandatory in May 2016. ... -
Techniques to improve intradialytic haemodynamic stability.
(2018-08)PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Intra-dialytic hypotension (IDH) remains a significant problem for patients undergoing chronic haemodialysis. IDH causes symptoms that degrade patients' experience, compromises dialysis delivery and is ... -
Ten-year experience of esophageal self-expanding metal stent insertion at a single institution
(2012)Palliation of malignant dysphagia can be achieved using self-expanding metal stents (SEMS). This study was conceived to confirm that the insertion of SEMS improved patient symptoms without serious complications and to allow ... -
Tendering: six steps to successful bidding.
(2016-08)The article discusses a six-steps guidance from the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) for tendering sexual health services. The six steps include the establishment of relationships with the sexual health ... -
Term admissions to neonatal units in England: A role for transitional care? A retrospective cohort study
(2017)To identify the primary reasons for term admissions to neonatal units in England, to determine risk factors for admissions for jaundice and to estimate the proportion who can be cared for in a transitional setting without ... -
Tertiary syphilis in the cervical spine: a case report and review of the literature.
(2013-03)As the prevalence of syphilis rises, an increase in tertiary syphilis with spinal involvement is predicted. We report what we believe to be the first case of compressive cervical spine syphilitic gummata, with central cord ... -
The test accuracy of antenatal ultrasound definitions of fetal macrosomia to predict birth injury: A systematic review.
(2020-03)OBJECTIVES: To determine which ultrasound measurement for predicted fetal macrosomia most accurately predicts adverse delivery and neonatal outcomes. STUDY DESIGN: Four biomedical databases searched for studies published ... -
The 'be clear on bladder cancer campaign' significant increase in referrals with no change in urological cancers diagnosed
(2015-06)Introduction & Objectives: As part of the National 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign the 'Blood in your pee' campaign launched in October 2013. Using media the public were advised to see their GP if they had noticed blood in ... -
The 'cut and push' technique: is it really safe?
(2012-07)Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding is routinely used as an endoscopic and effective method for providing enteral nutrition in those whose oral access has been diminished or lost. One technique for removal ...
