scholarly journals Neonatal deaths of infants born to women living with HIV in the UK and Ireland, 1998–2017: a retrospective case note review

The Lancet ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 394 ◽  
pp. S100
Author(s):  
Helen Yan ◽  
Helen Peters ◽  
Claire Thorne
Keyword(s):  
Case Note ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Case Note Review

scholarly journals A retrospective case note review of laparoscopic versus open reversal of Hartmann’s procedure

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 539-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
CL Walklett ◽  
NP Yeomans
Keyword(s):  
Case Note ◽  
Hartmann’S Procedure ◽  
Reversal Rate ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Laparoscopic Technique ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Hartmann's Procedure ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Case Note Review

Introduction First described in 1921, Hartmann’s procedure is the gold standard treatment for complicated sigmoid diverticular disease. It is also used commonly for other causes of perforation of the large bowel. However, the reversal rate in the UK is much lower than in comparable countries, at only 18–22%. Furthermore, laparoscopic reversal (LRH) is used far less frequently than open reversal (ORH) despite evidence that a laparoscopic technique reduces patient morbidity and decreases patient recovery time. Methods This retrospective case note review undertook an analysis of all the patients who had undergone Hartmann’s procedure at two centres in Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust between February 2007 and February 2012. Out of 305 patients, 235 were identified and included in the analysis. Comparisons were then drawn between LRH and ORH groups. Results The reversal rate was 21%. Three-quarters (76%) were performed using an open technique, 20% were laparoscopic and 5% were converted to an open procedure. The mean hospital stay was longer for the ORH group (9.82 days, standard deviation [SD]: 5.85 days, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.99 days) than for the LRH group (7.29 days, SD: 4.65 days, 95% CI: 11.58 days) p=0.006). Seven ORH patients (21%) were reoperated but only one LRH patient (13%) had a reoperation at six months. Five factors were found to have a significant effect on the likelihood of reversal of Hartmann’s procedure. Conclusions The overall reversal rate for Hartmann’s procedure remains low. Shorter hospital stays, lower 6-month reoperation rates and reduced 30-day complication rates are associated with LRH when compared with ORH.

Balloon sinuplasty: our first year

2010 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Hopkins ◽  
E Noon ◽  
D Bray ◽  
D Roberts
Keyword(s):  
New Technology ◽  
Case Note ◽  
First Year ◽  
Subjective Improvement ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Balloon Sinuplasty ◽  
Additional Costs ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Snot 22 ◽  
Case Note Review

AbstractIntroduction:Balloon sinuplasty is a new technology which has only recently been introduced in the UK. We review the current literature, and we present our first year's results for the technique together with a description of indications, outcomes and problems.Methods:Retrospective case note review of 27 consecutive patients undergoing sinuplasty alone in the first year in which this procedure was performed. The main outcome measures used were subjective improvement and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) score.Results:Dilatation was successful in 98 per cent of sinuses in which it was attempted; however, subjective improvement was noted in only 62 per cent of patients thus treated.Conclusion:We believe that balloon sinuplasty has a place in routine rhinology practice but that its applications are limited, and that its additional costs must be considered. We present advantages and possible limitations of the technique.

Can we predict Acute Medical readmissions using the BOOST tool? A retrospective case note review

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-123
Author(s):  
Geraldine A Lee ◽  
◽  
D Freedman ◽  
Penelope Beddoes ◽  
Emily Lyness ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Case Note ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Case Note Review

Background: Readmissions within 30-days of hospital discharge are a problem. The aim was to determine if the Better Outcomes for Older Adults through Safe Transitions (BOOST) risk assessment tool was applicable within the UK. Methods: Patients over 65 readmitted were identified retrospectively via a casenote review. BOOST assessment was applied with 1 point for each risk factor. Results: 324 patients were readmitted (mean age 77 years) with a median of 7 days between discharge and readmission. The median BOOST score was 3 (IQR 2-4) with polypharmacy evident in 88% and prior hospitalisation in 70%. The tool correctly predicted 90% of readmissions using two or more risk factors and 99.1% if one risk factor was included. Conclusion: The BOOST assessment tool appears appropriate in predicting readmissions however further analysis is required to determine its precision.

Neonatal deaths among infants born to women living with HIV in the UK and Ireland 1998–2017

AIDS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Yan ◽  
Helen Peters ◽  
Claire Thorne
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Living With Hiv

Vitamin D in corticosteroid-naïve and corticosteroid-treated Duchenne muscular dystrophy: what dose achieves optimal 25(OH) vitamin D levels?

2016 ◽  
Vol 101 (10) ◽  
pp. 957-961 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahla Alshaikh ◽  
Andreas Brunklaus ◽  
Tracey Davis ◽  
Stephanie A Robb ◽  
Ros Quinlivan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Vitamin D Deficiency ◽  
Case Note ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Toxic Level ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
25 Oh Vitamin D ◽  
Case Note Review

AimAssessment of the efficacy of vitamin D replenishment and maintenance doses required to attain optimal levels in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).Method25(OH)-vitamin D levels and concurrent vitamin D dosage were collected from retrospective case-note review of boys with DMD at the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre. Vitamin D levels were stratified as deficient at <25 nmol/L, insufficient at 25–49 nmol/L, adequate at 50–75 nmol/L and optimal at >75 nmol/L.Result617 vitamin D samples were available from 197 boys (range 2–18 years)—69% from individuals on corticosteroids. Vitamin D-naïve boys (154 samples) showed deficiency in 28%, insufficiency in 42%, adequate levels in 24% and optimal levels in 6%. The vitamin D-supplemented group (463 samples) was tested while on different maintenance/replenishment doses. Three-month replenishment of daily 3000 IU (23 samples) or 6000 IU (37 samples) achieved optimal levels in 52% and 84%, respectively. 182 samples taken on 400 IU revealed deficiency in 19 (10%), insufficiency in 84 (47%), adequate levels in 67 (37%) and optimal levels in 11 (6%). 97 samples taken on 800 IU showed deficiency in 2 (2%), insufficiency in 17 (17%), adequate levels in 56 (58%) and optimal levels in 22 (23%). 81 samples were on 1000 IU and 14 samples on 1500 IU, with optimal levels in 35 (43%) and 9 (64%), respectively. No toxic level was seen (highest level 230 nmol/L).ConclusionsThe prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in DMD is high. A 2-month replenishment regimen of 6000 IU and maintenance regimen of 1000–1500 IU/day was associated with optimal vitamin D levels. These data have important implications for optimising vitamin D dosing in DMD.

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