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Vacuum assisted closure therapy in the treatment of mesh infection after hernia repair
(2009)BACKGROUND: Mesh related infection after prosthetic abdominal wall hernia repair is a difficult clinical problem, particularly in an era of evolving microbial resistance. Commonly advocated treatment for such infection ... -
Validity of the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand patient-reported outcome measure (DASH) and the Quickdash when used in Dupuytren's disease.
(2015-08)This study investigated aspects of the validity and reliability of the 30-item Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand patient-reported outcome measure (DASH) and its relationship with the shorter 11-item QuickDASH in ... -
Value of patient-reported symptoms in the diagnosis of transient loss of consciousness
(2016)Objective: Epileptic seizures, syncope, and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) account for over 90% of presentations with transient loss of consciousness (TLOC). The patient's history is crucial for the diagnosis, ... -
Variation by ethnic group in premature mortality risk following self-harm: A multicentre cohort study in England.
(2015)Background: Incidence and risk factors for self-harm vary according to ethnicity. People who self-harm have been shown to have increased risk of premature death, but little is known about mortality following self-harm in ... -
Variation in the provision and practice of implant-based breast reconstruction in the UK: Results from the iBRA national practice questionnaire.
(2017-10)INTRODUCTION: The introduction of biological and synthetic meshes has revolutionised the practice of implant-based breast reconstruction (IBBR) but evidence for effectiveness is lacking. The iBRA (implant Breast Reconstruction ... -
Variations in access to and reimbursement for continuous glucose monitoring systems for people living with Type 1 diabetes across England.
(2018-06)Since the introduction of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems more than 15 years ago and, more recently, flash glucose monitoring (Flash-GM), clinical studies have observed reductions in HbA1c , independent ... -
Variations in the reporting of endoscopies by different endoscopists
(2007)All gastroscopies and colonoscopies performed in two U.K. teaching hospitals over a period of one year were audited to investigate whether endoscopic reporting of gastroscopies and colonoscopies by different endoscopists ... -
Varying ability of monoclonal anti-D reagents and weak RhD discrepancies-our experience
(2014-10)Rh is one of the important blood group system and D antigen is the most immunogenic and clinically significant because of the ability to cause haemolytic disease of new born and transfusion reactions. The monoclonal anti-D ... -
Vascular Access Special Interest Group: a Multiprofessional Initiative
(2016)In December 2015, the British Renal Society Vascular Access Specialist Interest Group (BRS VA SIG) was formed. Its purpose is to identify and promote best practice in vascular access care across the UK, and encourage ... -
Vascular invasion is not a risk factor in oesophageal cancer recurrence.
(2011-01)AIM: The outcome of the treatment of oesophageal cancer remains poor despite improved treatment modalities and recurrence remains a major problem despite improved staging and treatment. The aim was to identify the independent ... -
Vascular ring presenting as dysphagia in an adult woman: a case report
(2016)A 48-year-old woman was seen in a surgical outpatient clinic with a 2 year history of progressive dysphagia with occasional regurgitation, partially controlled with a proton pump inhibitor. Primary investigations of pH ... -
Vertical fragment in adult midshaft clavicle fractures: an indicator for surgical intervention
(2009)This article describes a retrospective cohort study that investigated whether adult midshaft clavicle fractures possessing the radiological sign of a butterfly vertical fragment demonstrate a higher rate of early and delayed ... -
Views and experiences of using integrated care pathways (ICPs) for caring for people in the last days to hours of life: results from a cross-sectional survey of UK professionals
(2015)OBJECTIVES: To determine the views and experiences of health and social care professionals on using integrated care pathways (ICPs)for caring for people in the last days to hours of life. METHODS: Online cross-sectional ... -
Vitamin D and skeletal muscle strength and endurance in COPD.
(2013-02)Jackson, A, Shrikrishna, D, Kelly, J, Kemp, S, Hart, N, Moxham, J, Polkey, M, Kemp, P, & Hopkinson, N 2013, 'Vitamin D and skeletal muscle strength and endurance in COPD', The European Respiratory Journal, 41, 2, pp. 309-316. -
Volume is not the only key to hypertension control in dialysis patients.
(2012-07)There is a widely held belief that hypervolaemia due to excess intake or inadequate removal of salt and water is the principal cause of hypertension in dialysis patients. The risk of failing to consider additional ... -
VTE prophylaxis in ankle fracture fixation: What should we be doing?
(2015-06)Venous thromboembolism has become increasingly important in surgical patients. Whilst there has been research into the efficacy of VTE prophylaxis in ankle fracture surgery, there is little conclusive evidence or guidelines ... -
Ward-based clinical teaching in gynaecology: principles and practice
(2010)Clinical teaching on the wards remains a prime method of educational instruction. Despite changes in modern educational climate and patient expectations, its value is still irrefutable. There is evidence to suggest that ... -
We must not repeat the mistakes of Mid Staffs
(2017-03)These are exceptionally tough times for everyone providing care and treatment across NHS settings. Colleagues on the front line face unprecedented pressure day in, day out, without any respite and often with limited ... -
We need to build 'stronger' children
(2015)It wasn't until my second year as a nursing student that the sister at Saxondale Hospital suggested I might enjoy working in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). Perhaps she was frustrated that my shyness ...
