While there has been much discussion of how the scientific establishment’s culture can engender r... more While there has been much discussion of how the scientific establishment’s culture can engender research misconduct and scientific irreproducibility, this has been discussed much less frequently with respect to the medical profession. Here the authors posit that a lack of self-criticism, an encouragement of novel scientific research generated by the recruitment policies of the UK Royal Training Colleges along with insufficient training in the sciences are core reasons as to why research misconduct and dishonesty prevail within the medical community. Furthermore, the UK General Medical Council’s own data demonstrates a historic inattentiveness to the ease with which doctors can engage in research misconduct. Suggestions are made as to how these issues can be investigated and alternative incentives for career advancement are adumbrated.
A 56-year-old woman with various neurological signs which developed over a 1-year period was admi... more A 56-year-old woman with various neurological signs which developed over a 1-year period was admitted for evaluation. MRI showed a markedly abnormal signal in the cervical spine. Despite treatment with IV steroids, she developed a progressive myelopathy, became quadriplegic, and required intubation. Immunomodulatory treatment was ineffective. The patient died 24 days after admission. Histopathological investigation revealed spinal cord necrosis with a lymphocyte predominant meningovascular inflammation involving arteries and veins along with evidence of prior occlusive disease of the anterior spinal artery. The changes were confined to the spinal cord. The present case represents an unusual cause of myelitis for which early and aggressive immunomodulatory treatment may have influenced outcomes.
ABSTRACT A field experiment was carried out to assess the weed management studies in wheat-vegeta... more ABSTRACT A field experiment was carried out to assess the weed management studies in wheat-vegetable intercropping system and planting patterns at the Research Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University DI Khan, Pakistan during winter season 2009-2010. ...
Staple-line leak and haemorrhage are the most serious complications following sleeve gastrectomy.... more Staple-line leak and haemorrhage are the most serious complications following sleeve gastrectomy. The operation is often performed without prior endoscopy. Given that gastric inflammatory conditions are common, could they predispose patients to suffering a serious complication following sleeve gastrectomy? Consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy from March 2007 to May 2014 were included in the study. All final histologic reports were coded and investigated against whether or not the patient had a post-operative leak and/or haemorrhage. Associations were explored using Fisher's exact test. Over this period, 976 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies were performed with a pre-operative gastroscopy rate of 2.2 %. Over half of the specimens demonstrated a histopathologic abnormality. Helicobacter pylori infection occurred in 8.6 %, and the most common histopathologic abnormality was chronic gastritis in 38.9 %. There was no association between H. pylori infection or inflammation and staple-line leak and/or haemorrhage. We conclude that inflammatory gastric conditions are unlikely to predispose patients to staple-line leaks or haemorrhages following sleeve gastrectomy and that selective pre-operative gastroscopy may be an appropriate standard of care.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has improved the quality of life of patients with hip arthritis. Ort... more Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has improved the quality of life of patients with hip arthritis. Orthopedic community is striving for excellence to improve surgical techniques and postoperative care. Despite these efforts, patients continue facing postoperative complications. In particular, patients with rheumatoid arthritis display a higher risk of certain complications such as dislocation, periprosthetic infection, and shorter prosthesis durability. In this review we present the current knowledge of hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with more insight into common practices and interventions directed at enhancing recovery of these patients and current shortfalls.
2008 8th International Symposium on Antennas, Propagation and EM Theory, 2008
... 2 , 1 1 ( ) N a rms i i R H H N - ... ACKNOWLEDGMENT The authors wish to acknowledge Mr. Fran... more ... 2 , 1 1 ( ) N a rms i i R H H N - ... ACKNOWLEDGMENT The authors wish to acknowledge Mr. Frank Wright at CQCT, UNSW for VacuTec operational assistance and Mr. Brett Johnson and Dr. Jeff McCallum at CQCT, University of Melbourne for CV ... [6] Sanders, TJ, caraway, EL, Hall ...
A previously fit and well 44-year-old gentleman was admitted with a 3-week history of parotid swe... more A previously fit and well 44-year-old gentleman was admitted with a 3-week history of parotid swelling, malaise and feeling generally unwell. His only medical history was α-thalassaemia trait. Initial ear, nose and throat examination was unremarkable. Routine observations highlighted tachycardia, hypotension and a raised respiratory rate. Despite fluid resuscitation, his hypotension failed to resolve and he was admitted to intensive care for inotropic support. He was started on broad spectrum antibiotics and blood cultures isolated Lancefield group A Streptococcus. No obvious source of sepsis was identified. A CT scan from neck to pelvis highlighted a collection around the right tonsil, splenomegaly and widespread small volume lymphadenopathy. A right tonsillectomy, intraoral drainage of parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscesses and excision of an axillary lymph node were performed. With continued intravenous antibiotics and supportive measures, he recovered fully. Histology show...
The four-year undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum at Saint Louis University has integ... more The four-year undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum at Saint Louis University has integrated a comprehensive design experience at all levels. Freshman electrical engineering students are exposed to the design process, and introduced to the analytical tools necessary to the interaction and growth in the design process. It focuses on the basics of design methodology, which can be applied and refined in
The fourth international conference on dense z-pinches, 1997
The Staged Z-Pinch couples energy to a target, plasma-dynamically in stages. Our analysis conside... more The Staged Z-Pinch couples energy to a target, plasma-dynamically in stages. Our analysis considers this multi-shell z-pinch configuration driven by the ZOT Facility at the University of California, Irvine with predictions for a 2 MA, 1.8 μs krypton-liner shell and DT target of: Y≈4×1015 neutrons/pulse,G∼1 gain, nΤ≈1015 cm−3-s,Τ=2 ns,n=7×1023 cm−3, and Tion=10 keV.
While there has been much discussion of how the scientific establishment’s culture can engender r... more While there has been much discussion of how the scientific establishment’s culture can engender research misconduct and scientific irreproducibility, this has been discussed much less frequently with respect to the medical profession. Here the authors posit that a lack of self-criticism, an encouragement of novel scientific research generated by the recruitment policies of the UK Royal Training Colleges along with insufficient training in the sciences are core reasons as to why research misconduct and dishonesty prevail within the medical community. Furthermore, the UK General Medical Council’s own data demonstrates a historic inattentiveness to the ease with which doctors can engage in research misconduct. Suggestions are made as to how these issues can be investigated and alternative incentives for career advancement are adumbrated.
A 56-year-old woman with various neurological signs which developed over a 1-year period was admi... more A 56-year-old woman with various neurological signs which developed over a 1-year period was admitted for evaluation. MRI showed a markedly abnormal signal in the cervical spine. Despite treatment with IV steroids, she developed a progressive myelopathy, became quadriplegic, and required intubation. Immunomodulatory treatment was ineffective. The patient died 24 days after admission. Histopathological investigation revealed spinal cord necrosis with a lymphocyte predominant meningovascular inflammation involving arteries and veins along with evidence of prior occlusive disease of the anterior spinal artery. The changes were confined to the spinal cord. The present case represents an unusual cause of myelitis for which early and aggressive immunomodulatory treatment may have influenced outcomes.
ABSTRACT A field experiment was carried out to assess the weed management studies in wheat-vegeta... more ABSTRACT A field experiment was carried out to assess the weed management studies in wheat-vegetable intercropping system and planting patterns at the Research Farm, Faculty of Agriculture, Gomal University DI Khan, Pakistan during winter season 2009-2010. ...
Staple-line leak and haemorrhage are the most serious complications following sleeve gastrectomy.... more Staple-line leak and haemorrhage are the most serious complications following sleeve gastrectomy. The operation is often performed without prior endoscopy. Given that gastric inflammatory conditions are common, could they predispose patients to suffering a serious complication following sleeve gastrectomy? Consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy from March 2007 to May 2014 were included in the study. All final histologic reports were coded and investigated against whether or not the patient had a post-operative leak and/or haemorrhage. Associations were explored using Fisher's exact test. Over this period, 976 laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies were performed with a pre-operative gastroscopy rate of 2.2 %. Over half of the specimens demonstrated a histopathologic abnormality. Helicobacter pylori infection occurred in 8.6 %, and the most common histopathologic abnormality was chronic gastritis in 38.9 %. There was no association between H. pylori infection or inflammation and staple-line leak and/or haemorrhage. We conclude that inflammatory gastric conditions are unlikely to predispose patients to staple-line leaks or haemorrhages following sleeve gastrectomy and that selective pre-operative gastroscopy may be an appropriate standard of care.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has improved the quality of life of patients with hip arthritis. Ort... more Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has improved the quality of life of patients with hip arthritis. Orthopedic community is striving for excellence to improve surgical techniques and postoperative care. Despite these efforts, patients continue facing postoperative complications. In particular, patients with rheumatoid arthritis display a higher risk of certain complications such as dislocation, periprosthetic infection, and shorter prosthesis durability. In this review we present the current knowledge of hip arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with more insight into common practices and interventions directed at enhancing recovery of these patients and current shortfalls.
2008 8th International Symposium on Antennas, Propagation and EM Theory, 2008
... 2 , 1 1 ( ) N a rms i i R H H N - ... ACKNOWLEDGMENT The authors wish to acknowledge Mr. Fran... more ... 2 , 1 1 ( ) N a rms i i R H H N - ... ACKNOWLEDGMENT The authors wish to acknowledge Mr. Frank Wright at CQCT, UNSW for VacuTec operational assistance and Mr. Brett Johnson and Dr. Jeff McCallum at CQCT, University of Melbourne for CV ... [6] Sanders, TJ, caraway, EL, Hall ...
A previously fit and well 44-year-old gentleman was admitted with a 3-week history of parotid swe... more A previously fit and well 44-year-old gentleman was admitted with a 3-week history of parotid swelling, malaise and feeling generally unwell. His only medical history was α-thalassaemia trait. Initial ear, nose and throat examination was unremarkable. Routine observations highlighted tachycardia, hypotension and a raised respiratory rate. Despite fluid resuscitation, his hypotension failed to resolve and he was admitted to intensive care for inotropic support. He was started on broad spectrum antibiotics and blood cultures isolated Lancefield group A Streptococcus. No obvious source of sepsis was identified. A CT scan from neck to pelvis highlighted a collection around the right tonsil, splenomegaly and widespread small volume lymphadenopathy. A right tonsillectomy, intraoral drainage of parapharyngeal and retropharyngeal abscesses and excision of an axillary lymph node were performed. With continued intravenous antibiotics and supportive measures, he recovered fully. Histology show...
The four-year undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum at Saint Louis University has integ... more The four-year undergraduate Electrical Engineering curriculum at Saint Louis University has integrated a comprehensive design experience at all levels. Freshman electrical engineering students are exposed to the design process, and introduced to the analytical tools necessary to the interaction and growth in the design process. It focuses on the basics of design methodology, which can be applied and refined in
The fourth international conference on dense z-pinches, 1997
The Staged Z-Pinch couples energy to a target, plasma-dynamically in stages. Our analysis conside... more The Staged Z-Pinch couples energy to a target, plasma-dynamically in stages. Our analysis considers this multi-shell z-pinch configuration driven by the ZOT Facility at the University of California, Irvine with predictions for a 2 MA, 1.8 μs krypton-liner shell and DT target of: Y≈4×1015 neutrons/pulse,G∼1 gain, nΤ≈1015 cm−3-s,Τ=2 ns,n=7×1023 cm−3, and Tion=10 keV.
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