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Data analyses of angioplasty patients, whose operative and angioplasty (PTCA) interval was > or = 5 years, were performed to determine if the site of PTCA (coronary artery (CA) and/or vein bypass graft (VG)) influenced longevity. PTCA was successful in 677/768 lesions (88%) (377/432 CA (87%), and 294/327 VGs (90%)) and…

Colonoscopy is an important and frequently performed procedure. It is effective in the prevention of colorectal cancer and is an important test in the investigation of many gastrointestinal symptoms. This review focuses on developments over the last 5 years that have led to changes in aspects of colonoscopy, including…

BACKGROUND: Personal last wishes of people facing a life-limiting illness may change closer to death and may vary across different forms of specialist palliative care (SPC). AIMS: To explore the presence and common themes of last wishes over time and according to the SPC settings (inpatient vs. home-based SPC), and to…

While Pap testing has significantly reduced the burden of cervical cancer, not all women follow prevention recommendations of cervical cancer screening every 3 years. Health literacy regarding Pap testing may influence the adoption of this behavior. The objective of this study was to assess the health literacy-rel…

People with epilepsy have an increased risk of premature death. The risk is highest soon after onset of seizures. We report the findings of a long-term follow-up population-based study of people with epilepsy with regards to premature mortality. The National General Practice Study of Epilepsy is a prospective study fla…

INTRODUCTION: colon lymphoma (CL) is an uncommon variety of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that represents less than 0.6% of all primary colonic neoplasms. Early diagnosis is challenging as clinical manifestations are non-specific. The goal of this review was to discuss our experience over the last few years regarding the…

AIM: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive disease which is becoming a major public health issue due to its high rate of premature death, poor quality of life and expensive end-stage treatment (dialysis or transplantation). The burden of this chronic condition in a community setting was examined. METHODS: Data…

Thirty-four girls with precocious puberty (27 idiopathic, 6 cerebral, 1 McCune-Albright syndrome) were treated with cyproterone acetate (CPA) for 1.2-8.4 years (3.71 +/- 0.31; mean +/- SEM) at a daily dosage of 66-150 mg/m2 (103.7 +/- 6.2). The mean chronological age (CA) and bone age at the beginning of treatment were…

BACKGROUND: The SENTRY Antimicrobial Surveillance Program monitors the frequency of occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of organisms from various infection types worldwide. In this investigation, we evaluated the antimicrobial susceptibility ofisolates collected worldwide over 20 years (1997-2016). METHODS: A…

The NZREX Clinical pathway is one of several methods by which international medical graduates (IMGs) may enter the New Zealand medical workforce. The NZREX Clinical is the clinical component of the pathway and consists of a 16-station OSCE. The examination has previously been held twice a year, however due to applicant…

A herbicide degradation model, using real weather data for the period 1980-2001, has been used to estimate the change in persistence of autumn-applied isoproturon over this period. The results suggest that soil residues fell to the minimum for weed control on average approximately 30 days earlier over the last 5 years…

We have studied the angular orbit and supraorbital arteries in 58 patients with classic migraine (36 females, 22 males; age (means), 43.5 years). A Dorex telethermograph apparatus, which utilizes the infrared radiations emitted by a patient, was used. The individual is placed at standard distance, and the temperature a…

In 387 ears the late results, 3--15 years after myringoplasty with fascia, were analyzed on the basis of the character and localization of the perforation. 8.3% had recurrent perforations 0.5--2 years after operation, of which 2.8% were closed at reoperation. However, perforation recurred in 3.4% of other ears so that,…

BACKGROUND: Pediatric programs face a high rate of loss to follow-up (LTFU) among children and adolescents living with HIV (CAHIV). We assessed true outcomes and predictors of these among CAHIV who were LTFU using linkage to the Western Cape Provincial Health Data Centre at Western Cape sites of the International epide…

BACKGROUND: There is no specific guidance for the reporting of Cochrane systematic reviews that do not have studies eligible for inclusion. As a result, the reporting of these so-called "empty reviews" may vary across reviews. This research explores the incidence of empty systematic reviews in The Cochrane Database of…

The most commonly accepted scenario of early Earth includes: creation of the universe around 13.8 Ga (Giga-annus; or 10years ago); establishment of our solar system ~ 4.60 Ga; and formation of Earth ~ 4.54 Ga. The earliest life forms on our planet so far observed to have existed, are microbe…

Despite the several advances in the last few years into treatment of advanced lung cancer, the 5-year survival remains extremely low. New therapeutic strategies are currently under investigation, and immunotherapy seems to offer a promising treatment alternative. In the last decade, therapeutic cancer vaccines in lung…

The robotic surgery has come through the development of telemedicine and minimally invasive surgery concepts, being developed in the military medicine by NASA during the years 1970-1980. The purpose of this paper is to briefly present our experience in the new field of the robotic surgery, by analyzing the results obta…

Pineapple processing generates significant waste in the form of peels, leaves, crowns, stems, and cores. Although their bioactive compounds have been explored, a literature review on their pesticidal properties is lacking. This paper reviews the research on the bioactive compounds in the byproducts (peels, leaves, stem…

INTRODUCTION: Demarcation laser photocoagulation (DLP) is an infrequently utilized modality for limited retinal detachments. The current study, a retrospective consecutive case series, reviewed anatomic and visual outcomes in these patients at a single academic center. CASE PRESENTATIONS: A search of the electronic me…