- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Noise Effects and Management
- Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques
- Digital Imaging in Medicine
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Ocular Oncology and Treatments
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
East Carolina University
2024
National College of Ireland
2024
University of Glasgow
2016-2023
European University Cyprus
2020-2022
Mercy University Hospital
2021
Northeastern University
2021
Queen Victoria Hospital
2014-2020
West Midlands Deanery
2017
University of South Carolina
2009-2016
Southmead Hospital
2014-2015
Background: Lymphoscintigraphy has become a routine examination for identifying the sentinel lymph node in various cancer patients. Despite increasing clinical information, basic anatomy of superficial lymphatic system upper torso not been fully elucidated. Methods: Five female breasts, three anterior chest walls, and forequarter specimens from fresh nine cadavers (two male seven female) were used this study. Our original radiographic method delineating lymphatics was applied. The course...
A survey was performed of U.K. lower-limb reconstruction services and the protocol for management free flaps to lower limb in first postoperative week. The period is vital importance these patients due complex nature microsurgical tissue transfer. range answers were received response questions regarding protocols, with no overall consensus on plan patients. Patients are being managed differently different units across United Kingdom. that has been used successfully by senior author...
Expression, development and resolution of the acute form experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE), typically induced in highly susceptible Lewis rat, are closely regulated by endogenous corticosteroids. Administration synthetic glucocorticoids also efficiently controls manifestation disease. The pivotal role played corticosteroids modifying induction progression EAE is further emphasised a reversal corticoid-mediated effects through adrenalectomy or treatment with steroid receptor...
Abstract Background The incidence of needlestick injuries in farmers and veterinary surgeons is significant the consequences such an injection can be serious. Case presentation We report accidental bovine vaccine into base little finger. This resulted increased pressure flexor sheath causing signs symptoms ischemia. Amputation digit was required despite repeated surgical debridement decompression. Conclusion There have been previous reports oil-based vaccines human hand resulting...
Topical imiquimod 5% cream has been used successfully to treat eyelid basal cell carcinoma, Bowen's disease of the and lentigo maligna. We report a case borderline maligna on that proved difficult with surgery and, when patient deferred for personal reasons, was complete resolution lesion no recurrence so far over 3-year period follow-up. The use in around eye is discussed.
Background: Classic anatomical lymphatic mapping in humans is represented by four territories the torso divided midline and horizontal line at L2 level. Each territory drains into ipsilateral axillary or inguinal lymph nodes. Recently, preoperative lymphoscintigraphy for staging breast cancer malignant melanoma has become common clinical arena. It reveals an undescribed direct pathway from skin of loin to intraabdominal The authors investigated presence such a route using dog model. Methods:...
Objectives. To investigate the ability of consultant rheumatologists and orthopaedic surgeons to communicate well with patients determine validity a structured proforma used assess medical students’ communication skills. Methods. Seventy new patient appointments were assessed for skills exhibited by consultants satisfaction. Communication using previously examine students, ratings obtained visual analogue scales. Results. Median scores attained rheumatology, elective fracture clinic...
Purpose The purpose of this article to study referrals our hand service find out how long they had been waiting and with what sort clinical conditions. Department Health monitors outpatient's time as the percentage patients seen within a 13‐week target. This target does not include referred by consultants or other health professionals. Design/methodology/approach All referral letters from healthcare professionals still awaiting appointments were collected. read studied ascertain most likely...
The vaginal mesh scandal, in which thousands of women were irreversibly maimed by polypropylene mesh, revealed multilevel failures medical device regulation and implantation, demonstrating that patient-centric care has not yet fully transcended from policy into practice. In law, informed consent is considered a two-stage test: reasonable treatment patient information disclosure. standard determined according to what deemed acceptable accordance with body opinion. However, such bodies opinion...