BACKGROUND The primary objective of this study was to review the incidence of hypothermia, and its effect on surgical management, resource utilization, and survival at the 31st Combat Support Hospital (CSH). METHODS This study was a retrospective analysis of all combat trauma injuries treated at the 31st CSH over a 12-month period. All trauma admissions were included. Descriptive and inferent...

INTRODUCTION Cancer of the lip, mouth and pharynx is a serious health problem. High incidence rates are found worldwide. In Brazil, the Southern and Southeastern regions have the highest incidences in the country. OBJECTIVE To describe 5 and 10-year survival rates in patients with cancer of the lip, mouth and pharynx at a referral center in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. METHODS Ret...

BACKGROUND Renal transplantation is recognised as being the optimal treatment modality for many patients with established renal failure. This analysis aimed to explore inter-centre variation in access to renal transplantation in the UK. METHODS Transplant activity and waiting list data were obtained from NHS Blood and Transplant, demographic and laboratory data were obtained from the UK Renal...

Sorafenib has been demonstrated to improve survival rate in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, the survival benefit remains modest and the response rates remain poor. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) may be used for the treatment of advanced HCC with well-preserved liver function and has a high local tumor control rate. We hypothesized that patients with advan...

OBJECTIVE To compare pregnancy rates with fresh and frozen embryo transfer in patients admitted to Royal Jubilee Maternity Service (RJMS), Belfast between January 1st 2004 and December 31st 2005 with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). METHOD A retrospective analysis of all ART cycles (2,283) carried out in RJMS between January 1st 2004 and December 31st 2005 and of all patients admitte...

BACKGROUND Renal transplantation is recognised as being the optimal treatment modality for many patients with end stage renal disease. This analysis aimed to explore the equity of access to renal transplantation in the UK. METHODS Transplant activity and waiting list data were obtained from NHS Blood and Transplant, demographic and laboratory data were obtained from the UK Renal Registry. All...

introduction: Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADR) from all regions of Oman are monitored by spontaneous adverse reaction reporting and monitoring system. Methods: A total of 100 patients with cutaneous adverse drug reactions were analyzed in a cohort study for 15 months from 1st June 2005 to 31st August 2006. Results: Out of 100, 85 cases were reported in one year time; from 1st of June 200...

BACKGROUND Renal transplantation is recognised as being the optimal treatment modality for many patients with established renal failure. This analysis aimed to explore inter-centre variation in access to renal transplantation in the UK. METHODS Transplant activity and waiting list data were obtained from NHS Blood and Transplant, demographic and laboratory data were obtained from the UK Renal...

OBJECTIVE Patients who have prolonged stay in intensive care unit (ICU) are associated with adverse outcomes. Such patients have cost implications and can lead to shortage of ICU beds. We aimed to develop a preoperative risk prediction tool for prolonged ICU stay following coronary artery surgery (CABG). METHODS 5,186 patients who underwent CABG between 1st April 1997 and 31st March 2002 were...