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A Feasibility Study of Non-Invasive Continuous Estimation of Brachial Pressure Derived From Arterial and Venous Lines During Dialysis
(2020-11)Objective: Intradialytic haemodynamic instability is a significant clinical problem, leading to end-organ ischaemia and contributing to morbidity and mortality in haemodialysis patients. Non-invasive continuous blood ... -
Female adipocyte androgen synthesis and the effects of insulin
(2014-06)The metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic disorders characterized by insulin resistance and hyperinsulinaemia, and its presence can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease significantly. The metabolic syndrome ... -
Femoral Nerve Block Intervention in Neck of Femur Fracture (FINOF): a randomised controlled trial.
(2018-04)OBJECTIVE: Fractured neck of femur is a severely painful condition with significant mortality and morbidity. We investigated whether early and continuous use of femoral nerve block can improve pain on movement and mobility ... -
Fibrin glue for pilonidal sinus disease.
(2017-01)BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition that mainly affects young adults. This condition can cause significant pain and impairment of normal activities. No consensus currently exists on the optimum ... -
Fibrin glue for pilonidal sinus disease.
(2017-01)BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease is a common condition that mainly affects young adults. This condition can cause significant pain and impairment of normal activities. No consensus currently exists on the optimum treatment ... -
Fibrin glue in the treatment for pilonidal sinus: high patient satisfaction and rapid return to normal activities.
(2013-02)BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus is a common condition often managed with invasive surgery associated with a significant morbidity and often a prolonged recovery time. Fibrin glue has been used in our institution as an alternative ... -
Fibrin glue is a quick and effective treatment for primary and recurrent pilonidal sinus disease.
(2018-11)BACKGROUND: Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a common, chronic inflammatory condition involving hair follicles within the natal cleft. It mainly affects young males and creates a significant health, social and economic ... -
Fibrin glue obliteration is safe, effective and minimally invasive as first line treatment for pilonidal sinus disease in children.
(2018-09)BACKGROUND / PURPOSE: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) has an incidence of 1.2-2.5/1000 in children. Onset is around puberty. Symptoms of recurrent abscess and chronic suppuration may interfere with education ... -
A final clinical examination using a sequential design to improve cost-effectiveness
(2011)Abstract CONTEXT: Good examinations have a number of characteristics, including validity, reliable scores, educational impact, practicability and acceptability. Scores from the objective structured clinical examination ... -
First aid for orthodontic retainers
(2010)The need for long-term retention to prevent post-treatment tooth movement is now widely accepted by orthodontists. This may be achieved with removable retainers or permanent bonded retainers. This article aims to provide ... -
First aid training in pre-registration nurse education
(2008)This article aims to increase awareness of the lack of first aid skills among nurses and midwives. It is intended to appeal to and challenge students and registered practitioners to assess their first aid skills in practice ... -
Five-year comparison of wear using oxidised zirconium and cobalt-chrome femoral heads in total hip arthroplasty: a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
(2015-07)Oxidised zirconium (OxZi) has been developed as an alternative bearing surface for femoral heads in total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study has investigated polyethylene wear, functional outcomes and complications, comparing ... -
Fixation failure of a volar wrist plate following a fall from a standing height
(2020-08)Background: Distal radial fractures are common and contribute significantly to orthopaedic workload. This is a rare care where a volar locking plate, used to manage a previous wrist fracture, bent following a fall from ... -
Fixed flexion deformity following total knee arthroplasty. A prospective study of the natural history.
(2012-10)INTRODUCTION: Stiffness following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a disabling problem resulting in pain and reduced function. OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to evaluate the natural course of fixed flexion deformity ... -
Flash forward: a review of flash glucose monitoring
(2018-01)The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitor became available on prescription (subject to local health authority approval) in all four nations of the UK from November 2017, a watershed moment in the history of diabetes care. ... -
Focal urethral stricturing following intraurethral mitomycin-C gel and the use of a penile clamp.
(2012-07)We present a case of a 51-year-old gentleman, previously diagnosed with high-grade superficial transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder and treated with intravesical mitomycin C and BCG, who developed serial recurrences ... -
Follow up imaging of oral, oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer patients: Comparison of PET-CT and MRI post treatment.
(2020-06)There is currently no consensus as to the ideal timing, frequency and modality of imaging for follow up of head and neck cancer patients. The aim of this study was to analyze the diagnostic accuracy of PET-CT versus MRI, ... -
Food bolus and oesophageal foreign body: a summary of the evidence and proposed management process
(2021-01)Purpose: Food bolus and oesophageal foreign bodies are a common presentation that may be managed by otolaryngologists, gastroenterologists, acute medicine physicians and accident and emergency. The condition is highly ... -
Foot insensitivity is associated with renal function decline in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cohort study.
(2016-11)BACKGROUND: Identifying patients with diabetes at increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is essential to prevent/slow the progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). CKD and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) ...
