The use of ultrasound-guided wire localisation of lesions is not well described in the
Aims. In this prospective observational study, we investigated the
time-dependent changes and correlations of upper arm performance
tests (ten-second test and Simple Test for Evaluating Hand Function
(STEF), the Japanese
The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of screening and successful treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonisation in elective
Problem drinking was found to be likely in 21% of inpatients in a general
We have developed a list of 281 competencies deemed to be of importance in the training of orthopaedic surgeons. A stratified, randomised selection of non-university orthopaedic surgeons rated each individual item on a scale 1 to 4 of increasing importance. Summary statistics across all respondents were given. The mean scores and . sd. s were computed. Secondary analyses were computed in general
Antiplatelet agents are widely prescribed for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. A common clinical problem facing
The spread of viral diseases such as HIV has highlighted the importance of protecting medical personnel against contamination from blood. We have assessed the frequency of the perforation of surgical gloves during
The long-term effects of metal-on-metal arthroplasty are currently under scrutiny because of the potential biological effects of metal wear debris. This review summarises data describing the release, dissemination, uptake, biological activity, and potential toxicity of metal wear debris released from alloys currently used in modern
In the light of EEC proposals on the avoidance of damage to hearing caused by noise, a study was undertaken to determine the risk posed by powered
1. Details are given of sixty-three consecutive cases with a history of pleural effusion seen at an
We studied the various drill bits available for engineering purposes, and compared them with standard
The British
This prospective five-year study analyses the impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on an Irish
We describe the development and validation of a scoring system for auditing
Elective surgery has been severely curtailed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is little evidence to guide surgeons in assessing what processes should be put in place to restart elective surgery safely in a time of endemic COVID-19 in the community. We used data from a stand-alone hospital admitting and operating on 91 trauma patients. All patients were screened on admission and 100% of patients have been followed-up after discharge to assess outcome.Aims
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Antibiotic resistance represents a threat to human health. It has been suggested that by 2050, antibiotic-resistant infections could cause ten million deaths each year. In