Abstract Aim Prevalence of renal colic is up to 20% worldwide, with recurrence rates approaching 50% within 10 years- making it a common acute presentation. NICE guidance (NG118) states NSAIDs are first-line analgesia for colic, followed by intravenous paracetamol and opiates. Our aim was assess compliance NG118 one NHS teaching Trust. Method All patients as the primary differential diagnosis d...

Salmonella typhi Ty21a vaccine in a liquid formulation was evaluated in 634 Thai children 2 to 6 years of age. The seroconversion rate was 69% for those who received vaccine versus 14% for those who received placebo (P < 0.005). The immune responses among vaccine recipients ranged from 60% in 3-year-olds to 81% for 6-year-olds.

Vascular malformations due to somatic mutation result in abnormal development of endothelial network. The disorder can associate with pain, ulceration, bleeding, recurrent infection, disfigurement, and organ dysfunction. Though surgical interventions including debulking, excision sclerotherapy have shown some success, recurrence disease progression are frequent. Complex cases often not amendabl...

E. Mikuli, A. Migdał-Mikuli, I. Natkaniec', and J. Mayer Faculty of Chemistry of the Jagiellonian University, ulica Ingardena 3, 30-060 Krakow, Poland a Frank Laboratory of Neutron Physics, JINR, 141980 Dubna, Russia b H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, ulica Radzikowskiego 152, 31-342 Krakow, Poland Reprint requests to Dr. E. M.; Fax: (+4812) 634 05 15, E-mail: [email protected]...

During the initial six week period of deployment and jungle training in Belize, a 634 man strong infantry battalion group sustained twenty-three machete hand injuries. Eighteen were treated at battalion level, while five required hospital treatment. The management of these injuries is considered.

Beatriz C. Abreu, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, is Independent Consultant and Clinical Professor, School of Health Professions, University of Texas Medical Branch, PO Box 2547, Galveston, TX 77553; [email protected] Abreu, B. C. (2011). Accentuate the positive: Reflections on empathic interpersonal interactions (Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lecture). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 623–634. doi: 10.50...