A Note on Misplaced or Wrongly Attachedzuin German

Pharmacogenetics: a reality or misplaced optimism?

The paper aims to review current evidence that supports the application of genetic information in the management and use of psychotropic medication. Although the importance of an individual's genetic makeup in the metabolism of drugs has been known for at least 50 years, it is only recently that such information is finding clinical application. A literature review of recent studies suggest that...

Appendicitis is easily missed or wrongly diagnosed - imaging is needed

A misplaced window.

1 of 2 DESCRIPTION In December 2011, an 83-year-old thin woman was referred to our emergency department because of ‘a thoracic cutaneous abnormality’. In 2001, a permanent pacemaker had been implanted due to symptomatic sick sinus syndrome. Since then, she had remained well. Thirteen days before admission, a routine control assessment performed at pacemaker clinic displayed clinical and electri...

Percutaneous retrieval of lost or misplaced intravascular objects.

OBJECTIVE We report on our experience with percutaneous interventional techniques for retrieval of intravascular foreign bodies or repositioning of misplaced endovascular prostheses. MATERIALS AND METHODS Over a period of 6 years, we attempted percutaneous treatment of intravascular foreign bodies in 45 patients. The 45 foreign objects consisted of 12 endovascular stents, 14 catheter fragment...

Misplaced Trust ?

Introduction Driverless cars are on the way. Most major motor manufacturers are developing them, and all expect them to be on our roads sooner, rather than later [1]. When we drive, we believe we are in control. Yet, technologies such as cruise control, lane control and, soon, "platooning" or "vehicle convoying" are beginning to take away our direct control of vehicle speed/direction. While we ...