Browsing pre-2014 RD&E publications by Title
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A comparative study of treadmill tests and heel raising exercise for peripheral arterial disease
(Elsevier, 1997-03-01)OBJECTIVES: This two part study validated a 1 min treadmill exercise test and compared this with simple heel raising exercise. METHODS: In an initial study of 24 claudicants (aged 43-79, median 63 years), ankle pressures ... -
A cost consequence study of the impact of a dermatology-trained practice nurse on the quality of life of primary care patients with eczema and psoriasis
(Royal College of General Practitioners, 2000-08-24)BACKGROUND: The practice nurse is central to the development of a primary care-led National Health Service. Skin diseases can have a major impact on patients' lives but general practitioners (GPs) lack many of the skills ... -
A patient feedback tool
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A pragmatic randomised controlled trial of an asthma nurse in general practice
(Nature Research, 2002-03-01)AIM: To measure the impact of a nurse led asthma clinic on the quality of life of patients with asthma. DESIGN: A randomised controlled trial with delayed intervention in the control group. OUTCOMES: Primary outcome measure: ... -
A randomised controlled trial comparing Rapid Rhino Mannheim and Netcell series 5000 packs following routine nasal surgery
(European Rhinologic Society, 2009-04-23)OBJECTIVES: To determine whether there is a difference in discomfort between Netcell Series 5000 and Rapid Rhino Mannheim 8.0 cm (Cat. No. 800) packs used after routine nasal surgery, whilst in situ and during removal. ... -
Abnormal splicing of hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 alpha in maturity-onset diabetes of the young.
(Springer, 2002-10)Mutations in the HNF-1 alpha gene result in maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY); an early-onset, dominantly inherited form of diabetes caused by pancreatic beta-cell dysfunction. Splice site mutations represent ... -
Absence of Epstein-Barr virus infection in squamous cell carcinoma of upper urinary tract and urinary bladder
(Elsevier, 2006-10)To address whether Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection may be involved in the carcinogenesis of squamous cell carcinoma of the upper urinary tract and urinary bladder (SCC-UB). EBV has been implicated in the genesis of a ... -
Accuracy of the Lightman(®) pulse oximeter tester
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Acute calcific deposition in the lateral collateral ligament of the knee.
(Thieme, 2013-12)We present a rare case of a patient presenting with acute onset knee pain, which was subsequently diagnosed and treated as acute calcific deposition in the lateral collateral ligament. A 51-year-old gentleman presented to ... -
Anaesthetic management of an obstetric patient with variegate porphyria.
(Elsevier, 2013-04)Porphyria is an uncommon disease that can produce life-threatening attacks with a mortality rate of up to 10%, specifically as the result of administration of porphyrinogenic medications. In obstetric anaesthesia there are ... -
Anatomical variations of the deltoid artery: relevance to the deltopectoral approach to the shoulder.
(Bone and Joint Society, 2013-05)Despite the expansion of arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, the open deltopectoral approach to the shoulder is still frequently used, for example in fracture fixation and shoulder replacement. However, it is sometimes ... -
Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction
(Thieme, 2006-05)Microsurgical free tissue transfer has revolutionized head and neck reconstruction. It allows functions and esthetics to be preserved without compromising the principles of oncologic surgery. To this end, the anterolateral ... -
Antidepressant prescribing prior to suicide: Role of doctors
(Cambridge University Press, 1996-05-01)The pharmacological treatment of depression and the time elapsed since last seen by a doctor were investigated among 507 adults who subsequently killed themselves. The proportion of people consulting a general practitioner ... -
Are genetic tests exceptional? Lessons from a qualitative study on thrombophilia.
(Elsevier, 2006-10)Policy makers have suggested that information about genetic risk factors, which are associated with low risk and for which preventive strategies exist, should not be considered "exceptional" and should not warrant special ... -
Are public awareness campaigns improving early recognition of melanoma?
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Are the Peer Assessment Rating Index and the Index of Treatment Complexity, Outcome, and Need suitable measures for orthognathic outcomes?
(Oxford University Press, 2006-04-28)The aim of this study was to determine which of two occlusal indices were the most appropriate for use in the assessment of orthognathic outcome. The indices used were the Peer Assessment Rating (PAR) Index and the Index ... -
Assessing communication skills of GP registrars: a comparison of patient and GP examiner ratings
(Wiley, 2002-04-10)CONTEXT: General practice. OBJECTIVES: To compare ratings of GP registrars' communication skills by patients and GP examiners. DESIGN: A comparative study where the communication skills of GP registrars were assessed both ... -
Assessing newborn body composition using principal components analysis: differences in the determinants of fat and skeletal size
(BMC, 2006-08-17)BACKGROUND: Birth weight is a composite of skeletal size and soft tissue. These components are likely to have different growth patterns. The aim of this paper is to investigate the association between established determinants ...