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The Use of Interlocking Polyetheretherketone Patient-Specific Facial Implants in the Treatment of Facial Deformities. A Retrospective Review of Ten Patients
(2020-12)Purpose: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a versatile biocompatible material with a wide variety of clinical applications. Multiple-piece 3-dimensionally milled interlocking PEEK patient-specific implants are used in cases ... -
Survival prediction algorithms for COVID-19 patients admitted to a UK district general hospital
(2021-01)Objective: To collect and review data from consecutive patients admitted to Queen's Hospital, Burton on Trent for treatment of Covid-19 infection, with the aim of developing a predictive algorithm that can help identify ... -
Prospective Study Showing Results of Large-Diameter Femoral Heads After Cementless Total Hip Replacement
(2021-01)Introduction: Large-diameter femoral heads (≥36 mm) were introduced to decrease instability and improve the range of motion of the hip. We hypothesized regarding the clinical outcome and complications (dislocation, implant ... -
Sub-Axial Cervical Facet Dislocation: A Review of Current Concepts
(2021-01)Cervical facet dislocation is a serious injury that carries risks of short- and long-term morbidity. The optimal management of these injuries remains controversial with the ongoing debate regarding indications and requirements ... -
A narrative systematic review of randomised controlled trials that compare cannulation techniques for haemodialysis
(2021-01)Background: Cannulation of arteriovenous access for haemodialysis affects longevity of the access, associates with complications and affects patients’ experiences of haemodialysis. Buttonhole and rope ladder techniques ... -
The time course of physiological adaptations to high-intensity interval training in older adults
(2020-09)Objective: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to be more effective than moderate continuous aerobic exercise for improving cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in a limited time frame. However, the length ... -
Cellulitis in chronic oedema of the lower leg: an international cross-sectional study
(2021-01)Background: Cellulitis and chronic oedema are common conditions with considerable morbidity. The number of studies designed to assess the epidemiology of cellulitis in chronic oedema are scarce. Objectives: To investigate ... -
What still presents urgently to ENT during a pandemic? Experience of an ENT rapid access clinic during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
(2021-01)Objectives: This study sought to determine the conditions that still present to ENT despite government advice to avoid unnecessary travel. It also assessed the impact of social distancing on pathologies presenting to ENT ... -
The acute management of ankle fractures (Augment) study: A prospective trainee led national collaborative audit of the Boast 12 guidelines
(2021-01)Background: Ankle fractures are one of the most common fractures in adults aged 20-65 years. The British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) jointly produced Standards for ... -
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 ... -
Communication With Patients Before an Operation: Their Preferences on Method of Communication
(2020-11)Background: With the constantly evolving communication technologies, it is essential for all healthcare professionals to try utilising various methods in communicating with patients. This will lead to better healthcare ... -
Patients' and kidney care team's perspectives of treatment burden and capacity in older people with chronic kidney disease: a qualitative study
(2020-12)Objective: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often a multimorbid condition and progression to more severe disease is commonly associated with increased management requirements, including lifestyle change, more medication and ... -
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies-associated vasculitis: a guide and case study
(2020-12)Vasculitis is a relatively rare and poorly understood condition causing inflammation of the blood vessels, which in turn can affect a patient's respiratory and renal systems. In some cases, ocular involvement can cause ... -
Improving the percentage of HIV tests offered to patients admitted to an acute hospital trust with community-acquired pneumonia
(2020-12)Young people and adults diagnosed with an HIV indicator condition should be offered an HIV test (NICE [National Institute of Clinical Excellence] guidance). Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is considered to be an HIV ... -
Toxicological analysis of George's marvellous medicine: literature review
(2020-12)Objective: To analyse the therapeutic effects and toxicity of the eponymous concoction described in Roald Dahl's book George's Marvellous Medicine. Design: Literature review. Setting: Two literature loving households in ... -
The personal impact of covid-19 on trainees
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Development and evaluation of a brief educational cartoon on trainee clinicians' awareness of risks of ionising-radiation exposure: a feasibility pre-post intervention study of a novel educational tool to promote patient safety
(2020-11)Background: Over recent decades, CT scans have become routinely available and are used in both acute medical and outpatient environments. However, there is a small increase in the risk of adverse consequences, including ... -
The clinical and cost effectiveness of splints for thumb base osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled clinical trial
(2020-11)Objectives: To investigate the clinical effectiveness, efficacy and cost effectiveness of splints (orthoses) in people with symptomatic basal thumb joint OA (BTOA). Methods: A pragmatic, multicentre parallel group randomized ...
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