Infantile hemangiomas are the most common benign vascular tumors in children. They present a characteristic natural history of spontaneous involution after phase initial proliferation. A small but significant minority demonstrates incomplete regression or complications and requires prompt intervention. Prediction evolution infantile is challenging because their morphological behavioral heteroge...

OBJECTIVE To obtain a blood pressure reading is mandatory during either the general or specialized physical examination. This study describes factors associated with the accomplishment of blood pressure measurement in the first neurological consultation. METHODS We studied first ambulatory neurology consultations in a Mexican referral hospital. Demographic characteristics, diagnostic category...

BACKGROUND This retrospective study aimed to determine the time-frame regarding the first appearance of psychiatric side effects in the course of antiviral treatment and the subsequent referral to consultation-liaison psychiatric services. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Medical records of patients receiving combined antiviral treatment with alpha interferon and ribavirin for hepatitis C at a hepatology...

OBJECTIVE To analyse the waiting periods elapsed since soft tissue sarcomas become symptomatic until their specific treatment in our unit, and to determine new strategies for the improvement of referral circuits. MATERIAL AND METHODS This is an ambispective observational study of a cohort of 61 patients, with previously untreated soft tissue sarcomas, obtained from our Musculoskeletal Tumors ...

1. Women knew about breast cancer symptoms, but atypical and painless presentation was more common among women delaying presentation. 2. Utilisation barriers included cost, uncertainty about referral pathways, competing priorities and embarrassment. 3. Education should emphasise atypical symptoms, a high cure rate and the need for early presentation. . Reduced cost and easy access to clinics wo...

BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a potentially fatal disease, and expedited referral and treatment is needed to ensure early detection. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the symptomatology of Greenlandic patients with CRC and the primary investigations initiated before referral to Dronning Ingrids Hospital in Nuuk for further diagnostic workup. Primary care interval (first consultation until ...

BACKGROUND around the world health systems constantly face increasing pressures which arise from many factors, such as an ageing population, patients and providers demands for equipment's and services. In order to respond these challenges and reduction of health system's transactional costs, referral solutions are considered as a key factor. This study was carried out to identify referral solut...