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The Role of Diagnostic and Treatment Delays in the Prognosis of Oral Cancer

Cancer of the oral cavity is the most common malignancy of the head and neck (1). The disease occurs more frequently in men (2–4), although the current male-to-female ratio of 2:1 appears to be decreasing…
Categories : Articles, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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The Role of Neuroimaging in Neonatal Brain Injuries due to Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy

Brain injuries arising from hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) can be devastating and are one of the commonest causes of morbidity and mortality in new-born infants. HIE occurs in around 1.5 in every 1,000 live births. An…
Categories : Articles, Neuroradiology
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Pelvic Mesh Implants: Issues at a Physical and Psychological Level

In this second article related to pelvic mesh implants, Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez, discusses the physical and psychological issues that can arise following surgery for pelvic mesh implants. In his first article on the topic Dr…
Categories : Articles, Pain
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Latest treatment options for chronic pain

Chronic pain is associated with decreased function and also affects the patient’s emotional wellbeing and quality of life. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain often does not have an obvious physiologic cause and this can make…
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The medicolegal challenges of pelvic mesh usage

In this article, the first in our series of two on pelvic mesh and its medicolegal challenges, Dr Ivan Ramos-Galvez, Consultant in Pain Medicine and expert witness, explores the uses of pelvic mesh and the…
Categories : Articles, Pain
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Autumn Pain Clinic dates

This Autumn, as well as our usual pain clinic availability in Harley Street, London and Reading, our pain experts will be holding clinics in the following locations: Birmingham 16 September 2021 Dr Chris Jenner Cardiff…
Categories : News, Pain, Updates
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The Role of Plastic Surgery in Limb Reconstruction – Medical and Medicolegal Challenges

Patients may require limb reconstruction following major trauma, such as a serious accident or natural disaster, or through diseases such as cancer. Regardless of the reason for it, limb salvage attempts to avoid amputation and…
Categories : Articles, Plastic Surgery
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The Medicolegal Implications of Patient Expectations in Facial Surgery

Mr Pundrique Sharma explores one of the reasons for why plastic surgeons face a particularly high risk of litigation – unrealistic patient expectations.

Categories : Articles, Plastic Surgery
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Imaging Techniques for the Evaluation of Brain Injuries

Dr Kieran Hogarth explores imaging techniques used following brain injury – their benefits and limitations

Categories : Articles, Neuroradiology
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COVID 19 – Management and Potential Pitfalls

COVID-19 is caused by the highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus, which emerged in China in late 2019. It has since spread around the globe, becoming a major public health issue which has had a severe effect…
Categories : Articles, Intensive care
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