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Understanding primary parotid squamous cell carcinoma - A systematic review.
(2019-04)INTRODUCTION: The true incidence of primary parotid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is unknown and likely overestimated in the literature. The aim of this systematic review is to examine the diagnosis, aetiology and incidence ... -
Understanding primary parotid squamous cell carcinoma - A systematic review.
(2020-02)Introduction The true incidence of primary parotid squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is unknown and likely overestimated in the literature. The aim of this systematic review is to examine the diagnosis, aetiology and incidence ... -
Understanding the scale of non-adherence with haemodialysis
(2017-01)Non-adherence significantly impacts patient care and outcomes, and has been associated with increased mortality. In this article, Kelly White and Richard Fluck discuss the results of a recent study into why dialysis sessions ... -
Undissected Axilla and Axillary Radiotherapy
(2019-05)Comment in Undissected Axilla and Axillary Radiotherapy-In Reply. [JAMA Oncol. 2019] Comment on Surgeon Attitudes Toward the Omission of Axillary Dissection in Early Breast Cancer. [JAMA Oncol. 2018] -
Unexpected term admissions to neonatal unit
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Unicompartmental knee replacements with Miller-Galante prosthesis: two to 16-year follow-up of a single surgeon series.
(2011-04)We report the outcome of 94 Miller-Galante unicompartmental knee replacements done by a single surgeon over 16 years in a district general hospital in the UK. Patellofemoral arthritis was considered a contraindication ... -
United Kingdom Survey of Culture-Negative Peritonitis and Dialysate Sampling Practice.
(2016-01)Peritonitis is a major cause of technique failure in peritoneal dialysis (PD) and accurate diagnosis ensures successful management and avoids unnecessary antibiotic exposure. United Kingdom (UK) registry data on peritonitis ... -
Unusual 'feathery' cause of a parapharyngeal abscess in an infant.
(2018-01)A 7-month-old boy presented to the emergency department with reduced oral intake, neck swelling and fever. Clinical examination revealed a 3 cm left parotid and left level I neck swelling with left medialised tonsil but ... -
An unusual case of a retroperitoneal abscess
(2015-04)Retroperitoneal abscesses are unusual occurrences which pose significant diagnostic and clinical challenges. The presentation can be insidious and occult in nature with a distinct lack of abdominal signs. There is often a ... -
An unusual case of sepsis: Liver abscess masquerading as pneumonia
(2017)A 63-year-old woman presented with fever, tachycardia and tachypnoea, with right sided chest and hypochondrial pain. Chest radiograph showed right basal consolidation and she was treated for community acquired pneumonia ... -
An unusual cause of sudden onset shoulder pain in a child
(2018-01-09)6-year-old previously well child presented to the emergency department with a history of sudden onset left shoulder pain. -
Update and audit of the St George's classification algorithm of primary lymphatic anomalies: a clinical and molecular approach to diagnosis.
(2020-05)Primary lymphatic anomalies may present in a myriad of ways and are highly heterogenous. Careful consideration of the presentation can lead to an accurate clinical and/or molecular diagnosis which will assist with management. ... -
Update on drugs to treat diabetes.
(2012-05)Diabetes is a common disease worldwide with a multitude of complications and high mortality. Moreover, its prevalence is increasing and many of our patients will have diabetes. We have known for almost 50 years that patients ... -
An update on trials of novel lipid-lowering drugs
(2018-03)PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A number of novel trials have assessed the efficacy of new lipid-lowering therapies in cardiovascular disease (CVD). RECENT FINDINGS: Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin-9 inhibitors reduce low-density ... -
An update on trials of novel lipid-lowering drugs.
(2018-03)PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A number of novel trials have assessed the efficacy of new lipid-lowering therapies in cardiovascular disease (CVD). RECENT FINDINGS:Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin-9 inhibitors reduce low-density ... -
An updated overview of diabetic nephropathy: Diagnosis, prognosis, treatment goals and latest guidelines.
(2020-04)Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a major healthcare challenge. It occurs in up to 50% of those living with diabetes, is a major cause of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) that requires treatment with dialysis or renal transplantation, ... -
Ureteric obstruction secondary to a paraperitoneal inguinal hernia.
(2016-02)Ureteric obstruction is a rare consequence of inguinoscrotal hernias. We report the case of a 71-year-old man who presented with a left hemiscrotal swelling and ipsilateral hydronephrosis. Following investigations, he was ... -
Use of 3D Computerised Tomography with Volume Rendering to Evaluate Rupture of Distal Biceps Tendon- A Preliminary Study.
(2017)Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether 3-dimensional (3D) Computed Tomography (CT) imaging with volume rendering can accurately evaluate distal biceps ruptures, their location, retraction and scarring ... -
Use of a venting PEG tube in the management of recurrent acute gastric dilatation associated with Prader-Willi syndrome
(2016-01)A patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome was admitted to the ICU with features of recurrent acute gastric dilatation, aspiration pneumonia and a massive pulmonary embolus. He was initially managed with intubation, assisted ...
