Clinical interventions in COPD:P141 Lung Volume reduction surgery—the first 200 operations in a UK centre: the benefits of a multidisciplinary strategy and minimally invasive approachObjective Despite the supportive results of the randomised, controlled NETT trial, lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS)...
Exercise can also help improve overall health and well-being, which is important for cancer patients. Regular exercise can also help reduce fatigue, improve sleep quality and stress levels. All of which are beneficial for those affected by cancer. By understanding the role of exercise in combating...
They sleep on the terrace after a binge of alcohol. During the night, the individual gets up for a natures call. Half asleep, still under the influence of alcohol and in a new surrounding, he just walks over the unprotected terrace and sustains a spinal injury. Falls from balcony took ...
For example, the spouse could take the children out for a walk or over to a friend’s house so that the individual can have a quiet environment for deep relaxation. Or, if you need time away, maybe another person could take the children while you rest and unwind. Finding ways to help ...
Behaviour change interventions targeting physical activity, diet, sleep and sedentary behaviour of teenagers show promise when delivered through smartphones. However, to date there is no evidence of effectiveness of multicomponent smartphone-based interventions. Utilising a user-centred design approach, we ...
Sternal wound infection following cardiac surgery is a relatively rare but serious complication associated with increased morbidity, mortality and cost [1, 2]. There are few, generally accepted, consensus prevention guidelines for this potentially fatal ...
harms of surgery including peri-/post-operative complications, the need for re-operation and cross over between interventions, xii) resolution of co-morbidities at three years, including sleep apnoea, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia, and ...
Background and Objectives:The need for more cost- and time-efficient provision of medical care has prompted an interest in remote or telehealth approaches to delivery of health care. We present a study examining the feasibility and outcomes of implementation of a telephone follow-up program for la...
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Nitrofurantoin is described as an antibiotic medication that is used for the treatment of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections [62]. It is said to be effective against most Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Clinical cure rates in nitrofurantoin have been reported to range from 51 ...