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Since 1974, 32 seizure patients have undergone chronic cerebellar stimulation (CCS); 27 have been contacted with 9 (7 spastic, 2 epileptic) continuing to use CCS for an average of 14.3 years (10-17 years). 6 (67%) are seizure-free and 3 (33%) have a reduction of seizure frequency. In the last 2 years, 2 other patients…

Chondrosarcomas of the larynx are rare tumors accounting for about 0.5% of all laryngeal primary tumors. A total of 111 laryngeal chondrosarcoma cases, diagnosed between 1970 and 1997, were retrieved from the Otorhinolaryngic-Head & Neck Tumor Registry of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. There was a 3.6:1 male/…

The barbell bench press is often performed at different repetition maximums (RM). However, little is known about the last repetition of these repetition maximums in terms of movement kinematics and electromyographic activity in the bench press. This study compared kinematics and electromyographic activity during the la…

INTRODUCTION: Arthroplasty is the final treatment option for maintaining mobility and quality of life in many primary degenerative and (post-) traumatic joint diseases. Identification of research output and potential deficits for specific subspecialties may be an important measure to achieve long-term improvement of pa…

INTRODUCTION: Wait times to see an orthopaedic consultant can be lengthy. Remote communities such as Labrador City and Goose Bay, located in Labrador in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, often do not have an orthopaedic specialist locally and patients are required to travel great distances to attend clinic app…

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Endometrial cancer is a highly treatable cancer; however, 13 to 15% of cases recur. Traditional cytotoxic chemotherapies have produced modest results, but new treatments show promise. This information was compiled from an extensive literature search, which was completed in order to summarize current…

AIMS: To provide an overview of gambling in the Netherlands, focusing on historical background, policy, legislation, prevalence of problem gambling, availability of treatment options and research base. METHODS: Literature review. RESULTS: Contradictions between gambling policy and practice have been present in the pa…

OBJECTIVES: Total white blood cells (WBCs) decrease slightly in the elderly. In response to an acute infection, the number of WBCs increases and in sepsis, the increase is very dramatic. There are some reports about the effects of increased number of WBCs as a predisposing factor of bacteremia. An association between n…

This UK national survey set out to find the most commonly used gastrostomy insertion technique and to estimate the number of cases of gastrostomy site tumour seeding experienced over the last 3 years. Questionnaires were sent to one maxillofacial consultant of 154 UK hospitals, details of whom were obtained using the d…

In recent decades, testicular cancer incidence has considerably increased in a majority of industrialized countries. In France, short reports suggested that the testicular cancer incidence rate has also risen, especially in north-eastern regions. In Europe, geographical variation of incidence rates has been observed in…

Where practicable, exposure to a hazardous substance should be eliminated or adequately controlled. A postal questionnaire survey was sent to 10% of consultants from the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, to identify the level of use of nitrous oxide in current anaesthetic practice and identify…

OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical features, endoscopic appearance, management and outcome of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to Mallory-Weiss tear seen at our institution during the last seven years. METHODS: A retrospective study of all patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding seen during the l…

All urinary pathogens from general practice and from hospital have been tested for sensitivity to a range of antimicrobial drugs for the last 12 years. During that period there have been marked changes. In general practice there has been a marked increase in the proportion of staphylococcal infections, from 5.1% to 14.…

The authors examined 984 human sera for leptospirosis with the serovars from 15 serogroups serologically in 15 localities of El Salvador. In 17.5% of the sera the following reactions were found with serovars of 13 serogroups: Australis 6.8%, Pomona 5.5%, Grippotyphosa 3.2%, Icterohaemorrhagiae and Tarassovi each 2.1%,…

Sensory analysis is a tool for determining cheese quality by tasting during official competitions, which are useful for revitalising the local cheese sector. This work aims to acquire information about the outcomes of official cheese tastings on Gran Canaria Island (Spain) and analyse this information to improve the sa…

Flyball is a fast-paced, high-energy canine sport which has received negative press regarding the potential for injury, and possible welfare implications for canine competitors. Whilst frequency of injury within the sport has been investigated, evidence gaps remain regarding cause. The aim of this study was therefore t…

OBJECTIVES: In recent years, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been found to play a role in the occurrence, progression and prognosis of chronic musculoskeletal disorders. DESIGN AND METHODS: Literature exploring on PubMed was conducted using the combination of keywords 'LncRNA' and each of the following: 'osteoarth…

BACKGROUND: Malignancies are a leading cause of chronic non-communicable disease deaths in Jamaica. However, little or no data is available on integration of cancer screening guidelines in clinics. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey of 88 consecutive patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and/or hypertension (HTN) was co…

INTRODUCTION: Although prostate cancer (PCa) incidence is lower in HIV+ men than in HIV- men, the usefulness of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in this population is not well defined and may have higher false negative rates than in HIV- men. We aimed to describe the kinetics and predictive value of PSA in HIV…

BACKGROUND: Patients who climb onto the roof of a stationary train carriage and sustain a high voltage electrical injury from the overhead cables represent a rare type of electrical injury. The aim of this study was to review all the electrical burns and their outcomes in train climbers treated in the Helsinki Burn Cen…