The Rational Use of Antibiotics: The Princess Margaret Hospital Experience

The Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon.

Sebaceous gland carcinoma of the head and neck: the Princess Margaret Hospital experience.

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify prognostic factors predicting outcomes in sebaceous gland carcinomas. METHODS We conducted a retrospective medical chart review of patients with sebaceous carcinomas of periorbital (n = 33) and extraorbital sites (n = 13). RESULTS Patients with periorbital tumors had higher recurrence rates than did patients with extraorbital tumors (64% ...

the use of appropriate madm model for ranking the vendors of mci equipments using fuzzy approach

abstract nowadays, the science of decision making has been paid to more attention due to the complexity of the problems of suppliers selection. as known, one of the efficient tools in economic and human resources development is the extension of communication networks in developing countries. so, the proper selection of suppliers of tc equipments is of concern very much. in this study, a ...

A review of the patterns of docetaxel use for hormone-resistant prostate cancer at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

BACKGROUND Based on the TAX 327 phase III trial, docetaxel-based chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment for hormone-resistant prostate cancer (HRPC); however, there is some heterogeneity in the use of this agent in routine clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to examine the patterns of docetaxel use in routine clinical practice at our institution and to compare them wi...

Outcomes of squamous cell cancer of the oral tongue managed at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to analyze the outcomes and treatment in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral tongue, as well as validate previously reported predictors of survival. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 259 patients treated with curative intent between 1994 and 2004. Kaplan-Meier estimates, log-rank test, and Cox regression models were used for stati...