Log on / register
Feedback | Support | My details
  Quick Search
BioMed Central
PubMed Central
PubMed


  Institution Search
Search by institution name/city


Australia (14)
Austria (3)
Belgium (1)
Brazil (1)
Canada (25)
China (2)
Czech Republic (1)
Denmark (1)
Finland (5)
France (3)
Germany (28)
Hong Kong (2)
Hungary (1)
India (5)
Ireland (9)
Israel (1)
Italy (12)
Japan (1)
Korea, South (1)
Lithuania (1)
Luxembourg (1)
Malaysia (1)
Mexico (1)
Morocco (1)
Netherlands (9)
New Zealand (1)
Norway (4)
Poland (1)
Spain (14)
Sweden (8)
Switzerland (10)
Taiwan (2)
Trinidad and Tobago (1)
United Kingdom (24)
United States of America (87)

BMC  Supporter member - NHS England

The National Health Service, England

http://www.nhs.uk


Research staff and students at NHS England:
Do you realize that you will get a 15% discount on the article-processing charges of all research articles accepted for publication in journals published by BioMed Central? Read more information about publishing your articles with BioMed Central.


Work published with BioMed Central in the last 12 months by researchers at NHS England


Order by: Date published / Most viewed (30 days) / Most viewed (past year)


Case report    
Primary hepatic embryonal sarcoma masquerading as metastatic ovarian cancer
Kullar P, Stonard C, Jamieson N, Huguet E, Praseedom R, Jah A
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:55 (23 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Letter    
Latent viral infections in critically ill patients
Wise MP, Frost PJ, Hingston CD, Godkin AJ
Critical Care 2009, 13:410 (17 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Methodology    
Issues in applying multi-arm multi-stage methodology to a clinical trial in prostate cancer: the MRC STAMPEDE trial
Sydes MR, Parmar MKB, James ND, Clarke NW, Dearnaley DP, Mason MD, Morgan RC, Sanders K, Royston P
Trials 2009, 10:39 (11 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A mitotic recombination map proximal to the APC locus on chromosome 5q and assessment of influences on colorectal cancer risk
Howarth K, Ranta S, Winter E, Teixeira A, Schaschl H, Harvey JJ, Rowan A, Jones A, Spain S, Clark S, Guenther T, Stewart A, Silver A, Tomlinson I
BMC Medical Genetics 2009, 10:54 (10 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in Alström syndrome
Loudon MA, Bellenger NG, Carey CM, Paisey RB
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2009, 4:14 (10 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Measuring the effect of enhanced cleaning in a UK hospital: a prospective cross-over study
Dancer SJ, White LF, Lamb J, Girvan EK, Robertson C
BMC Medicine 2009, 7:28 (8 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Alteration in emergency theatre prioritisation does not alter outcome for acute appendicitis: comparative cohort study
Partelli S, Beg S, Brown J, Vyas S, Kocher HM
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2009, 4:22 (8 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Can't do it, won't do it! Developing a theoretically framed intervention to encourage better decontamination practice in Scottish dental practices
Bonetti D, Young L, Black I, Cassie H, Ramsay CR, Clarkson J
Implementation Science 2009, 4:31 (5 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Unusual presentation of Lynch Syndrome
Yu VPCC, Novelli M, Payne SJ, Fisher S, Barnetson RA, Frayling IM, Barrett A, Goudie D, Ardern-Jones A, Eeles R, Shanley S
Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice 2009, 7:12 (3 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
CpG methylation profiling in VHL related and VHL unrelated renal cell carcinoma
McRonald FE, Morris MR, Gentle D, Winchester L, Baban D, Ragoussis J, Clarke NW, Brown MD, Kishida T, Yao M, Latif F, Maher ER
Molecular Cancer 2009, 8:31 (3 June 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Letter to the Editor    
The WHO checklist: a global tool to prevent errors in surgery
Panesar SS, Cleary K, Sheikh A, Donaldson L
Patient Safety in Surgery 2009, 3:9 (28 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: health experiences and predictors of health quality among patients in the United States
Segal B, Bowman SJ, Fox PC, Vivino FB, Murukutla N, Brodscholl J, Ogale S, McLean L
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2009, 7:46 (27 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Variability of myocardial perfusion dark rim Gibbs artifacts due to sub-pixel shifts
Ferreira P, Gatehouse P, Kellman P, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Firmin D
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2009, 11:17 (27 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Risk of prostate cancer after detection of isolated high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) on extended core needle biopsy: a UK hospital experience
Singh PB, Nicholson CM, Ragavan N, Blades RA, Martin FL, Matanhelia SS
BMC Urology 2009, 9:3 (27 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The effect of newer anti-rheumatic drugs on osteogenic cell proliferation: an in-vitro study
Malviya A, Kuiper JH, Makwana N, Laing P, Ashton B
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2009, 4:17 (26 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Editorial    
Peripheral arterial disease in polymyalgia rheumatica
Borg FA, Dasgupta B
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:111 (20 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Antiphospholipid (Hughes) syndrome: beyond pregnancy morbidity and thrombosis
Mialdea M, Sangle SR, D'Cruz DP
Journal of Autoimmune Diseases 2009, 6:3 (19 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
What can management theories offer evidence-based practice? A comparative analysis of measurement tools for organisational context
French B, Thomas LH, Baker P, Burton CR, Pennington L, Roddam H
Implementation Science 2009, 4:28 (19 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Inflammatory (B) symptoms are independent predictors of myelosuppression from chemotherapy in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) patients analysis of data from a British National Lymphoma Investigation phase III trial comparing CHOP to PMitCEBO
Sharma R, Cunningham D, Smith P, Robertson G, Dent O, Clarke SJ
BMC Cancer 2009, 9:153 (18 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Assessing the feasibility, acceptability and potential effectiveness of Dignity Therapy for people with advanced cancer referred to a hospital-based palliative care team: Study protocol
Hall S, Edmonds P, Harding R, Chochinov H, Higginson IJ
BMC Palliative Care 2009, 8:5 (16 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
How does healthcare worker hand hygiene behaviour impact upon the transmission of MRSA between patients?: an analysis using a Monte Carlo model
Beggs CB, Shepherd SJ, Kerr KG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2009, 9:64 (15 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Ovarian serous adenocarcinoma identified during IVF: diagnostic approach, surgical management, and reproductive outcome
Walsh DJ, Sills ES, Shkrobot LV, Gleeson NC, Sheppard MN, Walsh APH
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:46 (14 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
The use of herbal medicines by people with cancer: a qualitative study
Gratus C, Wilson S, Greenfield SM, Damery SL, Warmington SA, Grieve R, Steven NM, Routledge P
BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2009, 9:14 (14 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The effectiveness of a clinically integrated e-learning course in evidence-based medicine: A cluster randomised controlled trial
Kulier R, Coppus SFPJ, Zamora J, Hadley J, Malick S, Das K, Weinbrenner S, Meyerrose B, Decsi T, Horvath AR, Nagy E, Emparanza JI, Arvanitis TN, Burls A, Cabello JB, Kaczor M, Zanrei G, Pierer K, Stawiarz K, Kunz R, Mol BWJ, Khan KS
BMC Medical Education 2009, 9:21 (12 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Dermoscopy as a technique for the early identification of foot melanoma
Bristow IR, Bowling J
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009, 2:14 (12 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Low affinity glucocorticoid binding site ligands as potential anti-fibrogenics
Marek CJ, Wallace K, Durward E, Koruth M, Leel V, Leiper LJ, Wright MC
Comparative Hepatology 2009, 8:1 (11 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
Biomarkers of oxidant stress, insulin sensitivity and endothelial activation in rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study of their association with accelerated atherosclerosis
Pemberton PW, Ahmad Y, Bodill H, Lokko D, Hider SL, Yates AP, Walker MG, Laing I, Bruce IN
BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:83 (9 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
Can a score derived from the Critical Care Minimum Data Set be used as a marker of organ dysfunction? a pilot study
Felton TW, Sander R, Al-Aloul M, Dark P, Bentley AM
BMC Research Notes 2009, 2:77 (6 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Letter    
Nucleus pulposus cells as competent phagocytes to clear apoptotic cells: mission applicable or impossible? Authors' response
Jones P, Gardner L, Menage J, Williams GT, Roberts S
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009, 11:406 (6 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Long-term survival of chronic dialysis patients following survival from an episode of multiple-organ failure
Chapman RJ, Templeton M, Ashworth S, Broomhead R, McLean A, Brett SJ
Critical Care 2009, 13:R65 (5 May 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Improving the delivery of care for patients with diabetes through understanding optimised team work and organisation in primary care
Eccles MP, Hawthorne G, Johnston M, Hunter M, Steen N, Francis J, Hrisos S, Elovainio M, Grimshaw JM
Implementation Science 2009, 4:22 (27 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short report    
Needle guide in shoulder arthroscopy a technique
Sidharthan S, Mbako AN, Wootton JR
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, Rehabilitation, Therapy & Technology 2009, 1:7 (24 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Determinants of left ventricular mass in obesity; a cardiovascular magnetic resonance study
Rider OJ, Francis JM, Ali MK, Byrne J, Clarke K, Neubauer S, Petersen SE
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2009, 11:9 (24 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Systems biology coupled with label-free high-throughput detection as a novel approach for diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Richens JL, Urbanowicz RA, Lunt EAM, Metcalf R, Corne J, Fairclough L, O'Shea P
Respiratory Research 2009, 10:29 (22 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Malaria transmission in non-endemic areas: case report, review of the literature and implications for public health management
Zoller T, Naucke TJ, May J, Hoffmeister B, Flick H, Williams CJ, Frank C, Bergmann F, Suttorp N, Mockenhaupt FP
Malaria Journal 2009, 8:71 (20 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Internal dislocation of scapula following thoracotomy for lung transplantation a case report
Palissery V, Veenith T, Siddaiah NB, Brennan L
International Archives of Medicine 2009, 2:10 (16 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Studying bacteria in respiratory specimens by using conventional and molecular microbiological approaches
Rogers GB, Daniels TWV, Tuck A, Carroll MP, Connett GJ, David GJP, Bruce KD
BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2009, 9:14 (15 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Epidemiological and clinical use of GMHAT-PC (Global Mental Health assessment tool primary care) in cardiac patients
Krishna M, Lepping P, Sharma VK, Copeland JRM, Lockwood L, Williams M
Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health 2009, 5:7 (13 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) isoform expression and activity in human and murine lung injury
Medford ARL, Douglas SK, Godinho SIH, Uppington KM, Armstrong L, Gillespie KM, van Zyl B, Tetley TD, Ibrahim NBN, Millar AB
Respiratory Research 2009, 10:27 (9 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Type XVIII collagen degradation products in acute lung injury
Perkins GD, Nathani N, Richter AG, Park D, Shyamsundar M, Heljasvaara R, Pihlajaniemi T, Manji M, Tunnicliffe W, McAuley D, Gao F, Thickett DR
Critical Care 2009, 13:R52 (9 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Editorial    
An implementation research agenda
Eccles MP, Armstrong D, Baker R, Cleary K, Davies H, Davies S, Glasziou P, Ilott I, Kinmonth AL, Leng G, Logan S, Marteau T, Michie S, Rogers H, Rycroft-Malone J, Sibbald B
Implementation Science 2009, 4:18 (7 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Correction    
Correction: Folate Augmentation of Treatment Evaluation for Depression (FolATED): protocol of a randomised controlled trial
Roberts SH, Bedson E, Hughes DA, Lloyd KR, Menkes DB, Moat SJ, Pirmohamed M, Slegg GP, Thome J, Tranter R, Whitaker R, Wilkinson C, Russell IT
BMC Psychiatry 2009, 9:14 (7 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Research    
Outcome after severe head injury: focal surgical lesions do not imply a better Glasgow Outcome Score than diffuse injuries at 3 months
Leach P, Pathmanaban ON, Patel HC, Evans J, Sacho R, Protheroe R, King AT
Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes 2009, 3:5 (3 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Ethical and technical considerations for the creation of cell lines in the head & neck and tissue harvesting for research and drug development (Part II): Ethical aspects of obtaining tissue specimens
Upile T, Jerjes W, Kafas P, Singh SU, Mahil J, Sandison A, Hopper C, Sudhoff H
International Archives of Medicine 2009, 2:9 (3 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Ethical and technical considerations for the creation of cell lines in the head & neck and tissue harvesting for research and drug development (Part I): Techniques of tissue harvesting and propagation
Upile T, Jerjes W, Kafas P, Singh SU, Sudhoff H, Mahil J, Sandison A, Hopper C
International Archives of Medicine 2009, 2:8 (3 April 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumour (PNET) in subcutaneous abdominal wall: a case report
Betal D, Shaygi B, Babu R, Jamil K, Sainsbury RJ
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2009, 6:10 (31 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Monophasic synovial sarcoma of the pharynx: a case report
Betal D, Babu R, Mehmet V
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2009, 6:9 (31 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Internal auditory canal metastasis mimicking a vestibular schwannoma at presentation a case report and review of the literature
Loo SW, Dean AF, Murray P
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2009, 6:8 (31 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Delivery of chlamydia screening to young women requesting emergency hormonal contraception at pharmacies in Manchester, UK: a prospective study
Brabin L, Thomas G, Hopkins M, O'Brien K, Roberts SA
BMC Women's Health 2009, 9:7 (26 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Scotland: research design and methodology
Mitry D, Charteris DG, Yorston D, Fleck BW, Wright A, Campbell H, Singh J
BMC Ophthalmology 2009, 9:2 (24 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Estimation of proteinuria as a predictor of complications of pre-eclampsia: a systematic review
Thangaratinam S, Coomarasamy A, O'Mahony F, Sharp S, Zamora J, Khan KS, Ismail KMK
BMC Medicine 2009, 7:10 (24 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Stemming the Tide of Antibiotic Resistance (STAR): A protocol for a trial of a complex intervention addressing the 'why' and 'how' of appropriate antibiotic prescribing in general practice
Simpson SA, Butler CC, Hood K, Cohen D, Dunstan F, Evans MR, Rollnick S, Moore L, Hare M, Bekkers MJ, Evans J, The STAR study team
BMC Family Practice 2009, 10:20 (23 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Interferon beta-1a for the maintenance of remission in patients with Crohn's disease: results of a phase II dose-finding study
Pena Rossi C, Hanauer SB, Tomasevic R, Hunter JO, Shafran I, Graffner H
BMC Gastroenterology 2009, 9:22 (20 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Generation in vivo of peptide-specific cytotoxic T cells and presence of regulatory T cells during vaccination with hTERT (class I and II) peptide-pulsed DCs
Aloysius MM, Mc Kechnie AJ, Robins RA, Verma C, Eremin JM, Farzaneh F, Habib NA, Bhalla J, Hardwick NR, Satthaporn S, Sreenivasan T, El-Sheemy M, Eremin O
Journal of Translational Medicine 2009, 7:18 (19 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Clinical audit of core podiatry treatment in the NHS
Farndon L, Barnes A, Littlewood K, Harle J, Beecroft C, Burnside J, Wheeler T, Morris S, Walters SJ
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009, 2:7 (13 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A randomised control trial of the effectiveness of personalised letters sent subsequent to school dental inspections in increasing registration in unregistered children
Cunningham CJ, Elton R, Topping GVA
BMC Oral Health 2009, 9:8 (12 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Outcomes of resection and non-resection strategies in management of patients with advanced colorectal cancer
Evans MD, Escofet X, Karandikar SS, Stamatakis JD
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:28 (10 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Prevalence of antibodies to Ro-52 in a serologically defined population of patients with systemic sclerosis
Parker JC, Burlingame RW, Bunn CC
Journal of Autoimmune Diseases 2009, 6:2 (6 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Contrasting genetic association of IL2RA with SLE and ANCA associated vasculitis
Carr EJ, Clatworthy MR, Lowe CE, Todd JA, Wong A, Vyse TJ, Kamesh L, Watts RA, Lyons PA, Smith KGC
BMC Medical Genetics 2009, 10:22 (5 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
'Surgical cure' for non-parathyroid hypercalcemia
Joglekar SP, Hudson RL, Logasundaram R, Pereira JH
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:23 (2 March 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Appropriateness of acute admissions and last in-patient day for patients with long term neurological conditions
Hammond CL, Phillips MF, Pinnington LL, Pearson BJ, Fakis A
BMC Health Services Research 2009, 9:40 (27 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Mechanical characteristics of three staples commonly used in foot surgery
Rethnam U, Kuiper J, Makwana N
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009, 2:5 (25 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Anaemia management with subcutaneous epoetin delta in patients with chronic kidney disease (predialysis, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis): results of an open-label, 1-year study
Frei U, Kwan JTC, Spinowitz BS, The Epoetin Delta 3002 Study Group
BMC Nephrology 2009, 10:5 (25 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Randomised Phase I/II trial assessing the safety and efficacy of radiolabelled anti-carcinoembryonic antigen I131 KAb201 antibodies given intra-arterially or intravenously in patients with unresectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma
Sultana A, Shore S, Raraty MGT, Vinjamuri S, Evans JE, Smith CT, Lane S, Chauhan S, Bosonnet L, Garvey C, Sutton R, Neoptolemos JP, Ghaneh P
BMC Cancer 2009, 9:66 (25 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short report    
Knowledge, attitudes and practice pertaining to depression among primary health care workers in Tanzania
Mbatia J, Shah A, Jenkins R
International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2009, 3:5 (25 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Successful management of multiple permanent pacemaker complications infection, 13 year old silent lead perforation and exteriorisation following failed percutaneous extraction, superior vena cava obstruction, tricuspid valve endocarditis, pulmonary embolism and prosthetic tricuspid valve thrombosis
Kaul P, Adluri K, Javangula K, Baig W
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009, 4:12 (24 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A novel deletion in proximal 22q associated with cardiac septal defects and microcephaly: a case report
Ogilvie CM, Ahn JW, Mann K, Roberts RG, Flinter F
Molecular Cytogenetics 2009, 2:9 (24 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Oral presentation    
Redefining massive transfusion
König TC, Morris T, Gaarder C, Maegele M, Goslings C, Allard S, Cohen M, Pittet JF, Johansson P, Stanworth S, Brohi K
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2009, 17(Suppl 1):O1 (24 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Oral presentation    
The Trauma Centre: a specialty hospital, not a hospital of specialties
Davenport RA, Tai N, West A, Bouamra O, Aylwin C, Woodford M, McGinley A, Lecky F, Walsh MS, Brohi K
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2009, 17(Suppl 1):O3 (24 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Oral presentation    
Cricoid pressure friend or foe?
Harris T, Ellis D, Lockey D, Foster L
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2009, 17(Suppl 1):O5 (24 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Research    
Internal construct validity of the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): a Rasch analysis using data from the Scottish Health Education Population Survey
Stewart-Brown S, Tennant A, Tennant R, Platt S, Parkinson J, Weich S
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2009, 7:15 (19 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Coronary artery bypass grafting and concomitant excision of chest wall chondrosarcoma
Kaul P, Duthie DJR, Ganti S, Ramnath R
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009, 4:7 (18 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Correlations among improvements in urgency urinary incontinence, health-related quality of life, and perception of bladder-related problems in incontinent subjects with overactive bladder treated with tolterodine or placebo
Van Kerrebroeck PEV, Kelleher CJ, Coyne KS, Kopp Z, Brodsky M, Wang JT
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2009, 7:13 (18 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Parasitic dermoid cyst managed laparoscopically in a 29-year-old woman: a case report
Bartlett CE, Khan A, Pisal N
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:63 (16 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Using ordinal logistic regression to evaluate the performance of laser-Doppler predictions of burn-healing time
Baker RD, Weinand C, Jeng JC, Hoeksema H, Monstrey S, Pape SA, Spence R, Wilson D
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2009, 9:11 (16 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Original investigation    
Switching from premixed insulin to glargine-based insulin regimen improves glycaemic control in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: a retrospective primary care-based analysis
Sharplin P, Gordon J, Peters JR, Tetlow AP, Longman AJ, McEwan P
Cardiovascular Diabetology 2009, 8:9 (16 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Pancreatic insulinoma co-existing with gastric GIST in the absence of neurofibromatosis-1
Alabraba E, Bramhall S, O'Sullivan B, Mahon B, Taniere P
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:18 (13 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Achieving professional status: Australian podiatrists' perceptions
Borthwick AM, Nancarrow SA, Vernon W, Walker J
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2009, 2:4 (13 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A life threatening uterine inversion and massive post partum hemorrhage caused by placenta accrete during Caesarean section in a primigravida: a case report
Tsivos D, Malik F, Arambage K, Hagan P, Lee C
Cases Journal 2009, 2:138 (12 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
High resolution magic angle spinning 1H NMR of childhood brain and nervous system tumours
Wilson M, Davies NP, Brundler MA, McConville C, Grundy RG, Peet AC
Molecular Cancer 2009, 8:6 (10 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Unique relationship between osteophyte and femoral-tibia component size mismatch in determining polyethylene wear in primary total knee arthroplasty: a case report
Ramappa M, Port A
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:59 (10 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A rare case of a peritoneal cyst arising from the falciform ligament
Patel A, Lefemine V, Ramanand BS
Cases Journal 2009, 2:134 (9 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Pneumococcal sepsis presenting as acute compartment syndrome of the lower limbs: a case report
Doddi S, Singhal T, Sinha P
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:55 (9 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Routine delirium monitoring in a UK critical care unit
Page VJ, Navarange S, Gama S, McAuley DF
Critical Care 2009, 13:R16 (9 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A randomised controlled trial of structured nurse-led outpatient clinic follow-up for dyspeptic patients after direct access gastroscopy
Chan D, Harris S, Roderick P, Brown D, Patel P
BMC Gastroenterology 2009, 9:12 (6 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Prescribing and using self-injectable antiretrovirals: How concordant are physician and patient perspectives?
Horne R, Kovacs C, Katlama C, Clotet B, Fumaz CR, Youle M, Kulasegaram R, Fisher M, Cohen C, Slim J, Shalit P, Cooper V, Tsoukas C
AIDS Research and Therapy 2009, 6:2 (5 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
The Leeds Evaluation of Efficacy of Detoxification Study (LEEDS) prisons project: a randomised controlled trial comparing dihydrocodeine and buprenorphine for opiate detoxification
Sheard L, Wright NMJ, El-Sayeh HG, Adams CE, Li R, Tompkins CNE
Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy 2009, 4:1 (5 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Metastatic malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva: a case report
Manidakis N, Polyzois I, Tsialogiannis E, Marples M, Boon A, Tsiridis E
Cases Journal 2009, 2:125 (4 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Management of complications after laparoscopic Nissen's fundoplication: a surgeon's perspective
Singhal T, Balakrishnan S, Hussain A, Grandy-Smith S, Paix A, El-Hasani S
Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research 2009, 3:1 (4 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum caused by a chicken bone: a case report
Chan KW
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:48 (3 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Poster presentation    
Needle anxiety: assessment of need for intervention in patients with spinal cord injury and spina bifida attending a spinal injuries centre
Royle J, Wright L
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research 2009, 6(Suppl 1):S54 (3 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Review    
Molecular mechanisms of traumatic brain injury: the missing link in management
Veenith T, Goon SSH, Burnstein RM
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2009, 4:7 (2 February 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
A review of the current treatment methods for posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus of infants
Shooman D, Portess H, Sparrow O
Cerebrospinal Fluid Research 2009, 6:1 (30 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint masquerading as rupture of the cervical oesophagus: a case report
Katsoulis IE, Bossi M, Damani N, Livingstone JI
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:40 (29 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Ventricular noncompaction in a female patient with nephropathic cystinosis: a case report
Ahmed I, Phan TT, Lipkin GW, Frenneaux M
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:31 (29 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Activity of mevalonate pathway inhibitors against breast and ovarian cancers in the ATP-based tumour chemosensitivity assay
Knight LA, Kurbacher CM, Glaysher S, Fernando A, Reichelt R, Dexel S, Reinhold U, Cree IA
BMC Cancer 2009, 9:38 (28 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Establishing the added benefit of measuring MMP9 in FOB positive patients as a part of the Wolverhampton colorectal cancer screening programme
Wilson S, Taskila T, Ismail T, Stocken DD, Martin A, Redman V, Wakelam M, Perry I, Hobbs R
BMC Cancer 2009, 9:36 (28 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Infarction of middle third posterior cortex of kidney: a complication of extended pyelolithotomy, intra-operative electrohydraulic lithotripsy and extraction of calyceal stones under vision using stone basket and flexible cystoscope in a spinal cord injury patient a case report
Vaidyanathan S, Hughes PL, Singh G, Soni BM
Cases Journal 2009, 2:93 (28 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Oral cancer awareness amongst hospital nursing staff: a pilot study
Carter LM, Harris AT, Kavi VP, Johnson S, Kanatas A
BMC Oral Health 2009, 9:4 (28 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Bilateral femoral neck fractures in an adult male following minimal trauma after a simple mechanical fall: a case report
Sood A, Rao C, Holloway I
Cases Journal 2009, 2:92 (28 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A giant colonic diverticulum presenting as a 'phantom mass': a case report
Abdelrazeq AS, Owais AE, Aldoori MI, Botterill ID
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:29 (27 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an educational intervention for practice teams to deliver problem focused therapy for insomnia: rationale and design of a pilot cluster randomised trial
Siriwardena AN, Apekey T, Tilling M, Harrison A, Dyas JV, Middleton HC, Ørner R, Sach T, Dewey M, Qureshi ZM
BMC Family Practice 2009, 10:9 (26 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Combined adenocarcinoid and mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix: a case report
Velusamy A, Saw S, Gossage J, Bailey STR, Schofield J
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:28 (26 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Refeeding syndrome awareness, prevention and management
Mehanna H, Nankivell PC, Moledina J, Travis J
Head & Neck Oncology 2009, 1:4 (26 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Movement variability in stroke patients and controls performing two upper limb functional tasks: a new assessment methodology
Thies SB, Tresadern PA, Kenney LP, Smith J, Howard D, Goulermas JY, Smith C, Rigby J
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2009, 6:2 (23 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Certified causes of death in patients with mesothelioma in South East England
Okello C, Treasure T, Nicholson AG, Peto J, Møller H
BMC Cancer 2009, 9:28 (23 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Meiotic and mitotic behaviour of a ring/deleted chromosome 22 in human embryos determined by preimplantation genetic diagnosis for a maternal carrier
Mantzouratou A, Mania A, Apergi M, Laver S, Serhal P, Delhanty JDA
Molecular Cytogenetics 2009, 2:3 (23 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Wegener's Granulomatosis presenting with an abscess in the parotid gland: a case report
Geyer M, Kulamarva G, Davis A
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:19 (23 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Delayed transfer of care from NHS secondary care to primary care in England: its determinants, effect on hospital bed days, prevalence of acute medical conditions and deaths during delay, in older adults aged 65 years and over
Jasinarachchi K H, Ibrahim IR, Keegan BC, Mathialagan R, McGourty JC, Phillips JRN, Myint PK
BMC Geriatrics 2009, 9:4 (22 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Glandular fever and pulmonary artery thrombosis in a paraplegic patient, who had undergone splenectomy for splenic trauma sustained along with spinal cord injury: misdiagnosed initially as urine infection and later as lymphoma when CT scan revealed enlarged lymph nodes: a case report
Vaidyanathan S, Soni BM, Hughes PL, O'Brien D, Oo T, Aung W
Cases Journal 2009, 2:76 (22 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Infliximab for the treatment of intravenous immunoglobulin resistant Kawasaki disease complicated by coronary artery aneurysms: a case report
Brogan RJ, Eleftheriou D, Gnanapragasam J, Klein NJ, Brogan PA
Pediatric Rheumatology 2009, 7:3 (21 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Choroidal eye metastases from (recurrent) primary peritoneal carcinoma: case report and review of the literature
Thomakos N, Galaal K, Georgopoulos G, Nagaraju L, Hemming D, Naik R
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2009, 6:3 (20 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Original investigation    
Improved glycaemic control by switching from insulin NPH to insulin glargine: a retrospective observational study
Sharplin P, Gordon J, Peters JR, Tetlow AP, Longman AJ, McEwan P
Cardiovascular Diabetology 2009, 8:3 (19 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Cough in adult cystic fibrosis: diagnosis and response to fundoplication
Fathi H, Moon T, Donaldson J, Jackson W, Sedman P, Morice AH
Cough 2009, 5:1 (18 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Carotid artery injury from an airgun pellet: a case report and review of the literature
Abad S, McHenry IDS, Carter LM, Mitchell DA
Head & Face Medicine 2009, 5:3 (17 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Electrocardiographic (ECG) criteria for determining left ventricular mass in young healthy men; data from the LARGE Heart study
Sohaib SMA, Payne JR, Shukla R, World M, Pennell DJ, Montgomery HE
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2009, 11:2 (16 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The SAIL databank: linking multiple health and social care datasets
Lyons RA, Jones KH, John G, Brooks CJ, Verplancke JP, Ford DV, Brown G, Leake K
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2009, 9:3 (16 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Impact of associated injuries in the Floating knee: A retrospective study
Rethnam U, Yesupalan RS, Nair R
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2009, 10:7 (14 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Uterine tumours resembling ovarian sex cord tumours: a case report
Aziz O, Giles J, Knowles S
Cases Journal 2009, 2:55 (14 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
The effects of breath-holding on pulmonary regurgitation measured by cardiovascular magnetic resonance velocity mapping
Johansson B, Babu-Narayan SV, Kilner PJ
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2009, 11:1 (14 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A new modality of treatment for non-united fracture of the humerus in a patient with osteopetrosis: a case report
Rafiq I, Kapoor A, Burton DJC, Haines JF
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:15 (13 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Small bowel haemorrhage associated with partial midgut malrotation in a middle-aged man
Belgaumkar A, Karamchandani D, Peddu P, Schulte KM
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2009, 4:1 (13 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Unusual tumours of the heart: diagnostic and prognostic implications
Makhija Z, Deshpande R, Desai J
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009, 4:4 (12 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Can urinary exosomes act as treatment response markers in prostate cancer?
Mitchell PJ, Welton J, Staffurth J, Court J, Mason MD, Tabi Z, Clayton A
Journal of Translational Medicine 2009, 7:4 (12 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Procedural confidence in hospital based practitioners: implications for the training and practice of doctors at all grades
Connick RM, Connick P, Klotsas AE, Tsagkaraki PA, Gkrania-Klotsas E
BMC Medical Education 2009, 9:2 (12 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Forgotten indwelling stent in a transplanted kidney: a case report
Bhuva S, Kennish SJ, Wah TM
Cases Journal 2009, 2:27 (8 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Strangulated inguinal hernia due to an omental band adhesion within the hernial sac: a case report
Nachimuthu S, Gergely S
Cases Journal 2009, 2:21 (7 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A deceptive MRI appearance of the medial meniscus in a 14 year old boy: a case report
Subramanian P, Willis-Owen CA, Houlihan-Burne DG
Cases Journal 2009, 2:16 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma presenting within a solitary anti-mesenteric dilated segment of ileum: a case report
Storey R, Gatt M, Bradford I
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:6 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Prenatal hypoxia induces increased cardiac contractility on a background of decreased capillary density
Hauton D, Ousley V
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2009, 9:1 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Extramammary Paget's disease of the penis: a case report and review of the literature
Ekwueme KC, Zakhour HD, Parr NJ
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:4 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Ascending cholangitis presenting with Lactococcus lactis cremoris bacteraemia: a case report
Davies J, Burkitt MD, Watson A
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2009, 3:3 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The Multiple Sclerosis Risk Sharing Scheme Monitoring Study early results and lessons for the future
Pickin M, Cooper CL, Chater T, O'Hagan A, Abrams KR, Cooper NJ, Boggild M, Palace J, Ebers G, Chilcott JB, Tappenden P, Nicholl J
BMC Neurology 2009, 9:1 (6 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Acute central retinal artery occlusion presenting as CREST syndrome: a case report
Raja MSA, Marshall T, Burton BJL
Cases Journal 2009, 2:9 (5 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Hepatic splenosis mimicking HCC in a patient with hepatitis C liver cirrhosis and mildly raised alpha feto protein; the important role of explorative laparoscopy
Abu Hilal M, Harb A, Zeidan B, Steadman B, Primrose JN, Pearce NW
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2009, 7:1 (5 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
An unusual cause of dysphagia in ductal breast cancer due to submucosal oropharyngeal metastatic spread: a case report
Gujral DM, Quante M, Simcock RAJ
Cases Journal 2009, 2:3 (2 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Inhaled corticosteroids for asthma: impact of practice level device switching on asthma control
Thomas M, Price D, Chrystyn H, Lloyd A, Williams AE, von Ziegenweidt J
BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2009, 9:1 (2 January 2009)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A cryptic diagnosis: disseminated cryptococcal disease presenting as an asymptomatic pulmonary nodule and a skin lesion: a case report
Abbas A, Sikkel MB, Collins JPW, Davies CWH, Chen F
Cases Journal 2008, 1:430 (30 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Sudden loss of visual acuity following intra-articular steroid injection in to the knee joint: a case report
Balakrishnan S, Apsingi S, Manjure SB
Cases Journal 2008, 1:428 (30 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Redo aortic valve replacement after partial upper sternotomy (hemisternotomy) in a patient with idiopathic thrombocytopenia: a case report
Fatayer H, Griffin S, Protopapas AD
Cases Journal 2008, 1:422 (29 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Post-traumatic myositis ossificans of the sternocleidomastoid following fracture of the clavicle: a case report
Patel S, Richards A, Trehan R, Railton GT
Cases Journal 2008, 1:413 (22 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Towards comprehensive assessment of mitral regurgitation using cardiovascular magnetic resonance
Chan KMJ, Wage R, Symmonds K, Rahman-Haley S, Mohiaddin RH, Firmin DN, Pepper JR, Pennell DJ, Kilner PJ
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2008, 10:61 (22 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Malignant mesothelioma
Moore AJ, Parker RJ, Wiggins J
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2008, 3:34 (19 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short communication    
Should lifestyle modifications be promoted to prevent breast cancer?
Howell A, Harvie M
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10(Suppl 4):S11 (18 December 2008)
[Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short communication    
Integration of endocrine therapy with targeted agents
Johnston SRD
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10(Suppl 4):S20 (18 December 2008)
[Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Section introduction    
Introduction to sessions on 'Optimizing the implementation of future treatments time to abandon traditional methods'
Verrill M
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10(Suppl 4):S21 (18 December 2008)
[Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short communication    
Neoadjuvant/presurgical treatments
Smith IE
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10(Suppl 4):S24 (18 December 2008)
[Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Filter survival time and requirement of blood products in patients with severe sepsis receiving drotrecogin alfa (activated) and requiring renal replacement therapy
Camporota L, Corno E, Menaldo E, Smith J, Lei K, Beale R, Wyncoll D
Critical Care 2008, 12:R163 (18 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Towards a Formative Assessment of Classroom Competencies (FACCs) for postgraduate medical trainees
Gray CS, Hildreth AJ, Fisher C, Brown A, Jones A, Turner R, Boobis L
BMC Medical Education 2008, 8:61 (17 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Herpes simplex 1 encephalitis presenting as a brain haemorrhage with normal cerebrospinal fluid analysis: a case report
Gkrania-Klotsas E, Lever AML
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:387 (17 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [2 comments]

Research article    
Lack of association between glucocorticoid use and presence of the metabolic syndrome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross-sectional study
Toms TE, Panoulas VF, Douglas KMJ, Griffiths HR, Kitas GD
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008, 10:R145 (17 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A paraneoplastic manifestation of metastatic breast cancer responding to endocrine therapy: a case report
Wood JP, Haynes AP, Cheung KL
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:132 (16 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Azithromycin-chloroquine and the intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy
Chico RM, Pittrof R, Greenwood B, Chandramohan D
Malaria Journal 2008, 7:255 (16 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
WSES SM (World Society of Emergency Surgery Summer Meeting) highlights, education in emergency surgery
Kelly MD
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008, 3:35 (16 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Traumatic fracture of central venous catheter resulting in potential migration of distal fragment: a case report
Deep S, Deshpande S, Howe P
Cases Journal 2008, 1:394 (14 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Post partum haemorrhage secondary to uterine atony, complicated by platelet storage pool disease and partial placenta diffusa: a case report
Rahman SS, Myers JE, Gillham JC, Fitzmaurice R, Johnston TA
Cases Journal 2008, 1:393 (13 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Swallowed dental bridge causing ileal perforation: a case report
Rashid F, Simpson J, Ananthakrishnan G, Tierney GM
Cases Journal 2008, 1:392 (12 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Spontaneous intramural jejunal haematoma: a case report
Birla RP, Mahawar KK, Saw EYW, Tabaqchali MA, Woolfall P
Cases Journal 2008, 1:389 (12 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
The Edinburgh Type 2 Diabetes Study: study protocol
Price JF, Reynolds RM, Mitchell RJ, Williamson RM, Fowkes FGR, Deary IJ, Lee AJ, Frier BM, Hayes PC, Strachan MWJ
BMC Endocrine Disorders 2008, 8:18 (11 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Post-radiation sciatic neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature
Gikas PD, Hanna SA, Aston W, Kalson NS, Tirabosco R, Saifuddin A, Cannon SR
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:130 (11 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A rare symplastic or bizarre leiomyoma of the scrotum: a case report and review of the literature
Masood J, Voulgaris S, Atkinson P, Carr TW
Cases Journal 2008, 1:381 (9 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Intracranial halo pin penetration causing brain injury secondary to poor halo care technique: a case report and literature review
Male KR, Guha A, James S, Ahuja S
Cases Journal 2008, 1:380 (9 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Resolution of cast nephropathy following free light chain removal by haemodialysis in a patient with multiple myeloma: a case report
Basnayake K, Hutchison C, Kamel D, Sheaff M, Ashman N, Cook M, Oakervee H, Bradwell A, Cockwell P
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:380 (9 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Penetrating injury of the hand with a door handle: a case report
Singisetti K, Kokkinakis M, Shankar N
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:377 (8 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Human immunodeficiency virus seroconversion presenting with acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy: a case report
Sloan DJ, Nicolson A, Miller ARO, Beeching NJ, Beadsworth MBJ
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:370 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A patient with bacteraemia and possible endocarditis caused by a recently-discovered genomospecies of Capnocytophaga: Capnocytophaga genomospecies AHN8471: a case report
Mills JM, Lofthouse E, Roberts P, Karas JA
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:369 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Cervical necrotising fasciitis and descending mediastinitis secondary to unilateral tonsillitis: a case report
Islam A, Oko M
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:368 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Methodology article    
Integrated multi-level quality control for proteomic profiling studies using mass spectrometry
Cairns DA, Perkins DN, Stanley AJ, Thompson D, Barrett JH, Selby PJ, Banks RE
BMC Bioinformatics 2008, 9:519 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Water intoxication presenting as maternal and neonatal seizures: a case report
Chapman TH, Hamilton M
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:366 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A varicocoele mimicking a hydrocoele in a man with portal hypertension: a case report
Yardy G, Rafique A, Sellers I, Berman L, Bullock N
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:363 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Anti-oestrogens but not oestrogen deprivation promote cellular invasion in intercellular adhesion-deficient breast cancer cells
Borley AC, Hiscox S, Gee J, Smith C, Shaw V, Barrett-Lee P, Nicholson RI
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10:R103 (4 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Mesenteric ischaemic occurring in conjuction with acalculous cholecystitis: a case report
Lim T, Tan BHL, Pepple TR, Radhakrishnan N, Afify S, George R
Cases Journal 2008, 1:366 (1 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
The use of fulvestrant, a parenteral endocrine agent, in intestinal obstruction due to metastatic lobular breast carcinoma
Tang JYM, Rampaul RS, Cheung KL
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:128 (1 December 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Acromial stress fracture in a young wheelchair user with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease: a case report
Aujla RS, Gulihar A, Taylor GJS
Cases Journal 2008, 1:359 (28 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A novel custom high density-comparative genomic hybridization array detects common rearrangements as well as deep intronic mutations in dystrophinopathies
Bovolenta M, Neri M, Fini S, Fabris M, Trabanelli C, Venturoli A, Martoni E, Bassi E, Spitali P, Brioschi S, Falzarano MS, Rimessi P, Ciccone R, Ashton E, McCauley J, Yau S, Abbs S, Muntoni F, Merlini L, Gualandi F, Ferlini A
BMC Genomics 2008, 9:572 (28 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Anaesthesia for serial whole-lung lavage in a patient with severe pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a case report
Webb ST, Evans AJR, Varley AJ, Klein AA
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:360 (27 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Meeting abstract    
From paper to production going live with HRG4
Monteith P, Speller J
BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8(Suppl 1):A12 (27 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Research    
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and prognosis in cardiac amyloidosis
Maceira AM, Prasad SK, Hawkins PN, Roughton M, Pennell DJ
Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance 2008, 10:54 (25 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Efficacy and safety of vertebroplasty for treatment of painful osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a randomised controlled trial [ACTRN012605000079640]
Buchbinder R, Osborne RH, Ebeling PR, Wark JD, Mitchell P, Wriedt CJ, Wengier L, Connell D, Graves SE, Staples MP, Murphy B
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008, 9:156 (25 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
The effect of the new GMS contract on GP appointment provision in Wales: postal questionnaire survey of practice managers
Edwards A, Neal RD
BMC Research Notes 2008, 1:117 (24 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Unusual presentation of spontaneous pneumomediastinum: a case report
Qureshi SA, Tilyard A
Cases Journal 2008, 1:349 (24 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Electronic patient record use during ward rounds: a qualitative study of interaction between medical staff
Morrison C, Jones M, Blackwell A, Vuylsteke A
Critical Care 2008, 12:R148 (24 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Risk estimation of distant metastasis in node-negative, estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer patients using an RT-PCR based prognostic expression signature
Tutt A, Wang A, Rowland C, Gillett C, Lau K, Chew K, Dai H, Kwok S, Ryder K, Shu H, Springall R, Cane P, McCallie B, Kam-Morgan L, Anderson S, Buerger H, Gray J, Bennington J, Esserman L, Hastie T, Broder S, Sninsky J, Brandt B, Waldman F
BMC Cancer 2008, 8:339 (21 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The trends in prostate specific antigen usage amongst United Kingdom urologists a questionnaire based study
Burden HP, Davis CR, Tate S, Persad R, Holmes CH, Whittington K
BMC Urology 2008, 8:17 (20 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Mutations in the Plasmodium falciparum cytochrome b gene are associated with delayed parasite recrudescence in malaria patients treated with atovaquone-proguanil
Sutherland CJ, Laundy M, Price N, Burke M, Fivelman QL, Pasvol G, Klein JL, Chiodini PL
Malaria Journal 2008, 7:240 (20 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Correlation between the AKI classification and outcome
Ostermann M, Chang R, The Riyadh ICU Program Users Group
Critical Care 2008, 12:R144 (20 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Array comparative genomic hybridisation-based identification of two imbalances of chromosome 1p in a 9-year-old girl with a monosomy 1p36 related phenotype and a family history of learning difficulties: a case report
Fitzgibbon GJ, Clayton-Smith J, Banka S, Hamilton SJ, Needham MM, Dore JK, Miller JT, Pawson GD, Gaunt L
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:355 (19 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy in two female patients: two case reports
Turley AJ, Graham RJ, Hall JA
Cases Journal 2008, 1:325 (18 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Mirizzi syndrome associated with hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm: a case report
Anderson O, Faroug R, Davidson BR, Goode JA
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:351 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Systemic tuberculosis presenting with acute transient myopia: a case report
Aslam SA, Kashani S, Morley RK
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:350 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Incomplete renal tubular acidosis as a predisposing factor for calcium phosphate stones in neuropathic bladder: a case report
Vaidyanathan S, Soni BM, Watson ID, Singh G, Hughes PL, Mansour P
Cases Journal 2008, 1:318 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal septum: a case report
Gana P, Masterson L
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:349 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Giant cell arteritis complicated by acute pancreatitis: a case report
Seneviratne DR, Mollan SP, Elsherbiny S, Worstmann T
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:346 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
IL-17 expression by breast-cancer-associated macrophages: IL-17 promotes invasiveness of breast cancer cell lines
Zhu XW, Mulcahy LA, Mohammed RAA, Lee AHS, Franks HA, Kilpatrick L, Yilmazer A, Paish EC, Ellis IO, Patel PM, Jackson AM
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10:R95 (17 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Prompt letters to reduce non-attendance: applying evidence based practice
Jayaram M, Rattehalli RD, Kader I
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8:90 (16 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Commonly used bowel preparations have significant and different effects upon cell proliferation in the colon: a pilot study
Croucher LJ, Bury JP, Williams EA, Riley SA, Corfe BM
BMC Gastroenterology 2008, 8:54 (14 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Recurrent myositis triggered by infections: a case report
Wong SH, Lecky BRF, Hart IJ, Crooks D, Solomon T
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:344 (14 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A stab in the back with a screwdriver: a case report
Bhutta MA, Dunkow PD, Lang DM
Cases Journal 2008, 1:305 (11 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Lung adenocarcinoma presenting as obstructive jaundice: a case report and review of literature
Pericleous S, Mukherjee S, Hutchins RR
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:120 (11 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Accuracy of death certification and hospital record linkage for identification of incident stroke
Sinha S, Myint PK, Luben RN, Khaw KT
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2008, 8:74 (10 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Mycotic aneurysm of the posterior tibial artery a rare complication of bacterial endocarditis: a case report
Patel S, D'Souza N, Gurjar SV, Hewes JC, Edrees W
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:341 (6 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
General practitioners' use and experiences of palliative care services: a survey in south east England
Bajwah S, Higginson IJ
BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:18 (5 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Letter    
Direct effects of modest hyperglycaemia on susceptibility to infection in the critically ill patient
Wise MP, Saayman AG, Frost PJ
Critical Care 2008, 12:433 (5 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Modular endoprosthetic replacement for metastatic tumours of the proximal femur
Chandrasekar CR, Grimer RJ, Carter SR, Tillman RM, Abudu AT
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research 2008, 3:50 (4 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Implications of computer tomography measurement in the management of renal tumours
Mistry R, Manikandan R, Williams P, Philip J, Littler P, Foster CS, Parsons KF
BMC Urology 2008, 8:13 (4 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Simplified form of tinnitus retraining therapy in adults: a retrospective study
Aazh H, Moore BCJ, Glasberg BR
BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2008, 8:7 (3 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Retropharyngeal haematoma an unusual bleeding site in an anticoagulated patient: a case report
Srivastava S, Solanki T
Cases Journal 2008, 1:294 (2 November 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
An unusual presentation of an unusual disease: infective endocarditis: a case report and review of the literature
Male KR, Mathews A, Mower J
Cases Journal 2008, 1:292 (31 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Spontaneous tension haemopneumothorax
Patterson BO, Itam S, Probst F
Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2008, 16:12 (31 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Aortic replacement in aorto-occlusive disease: an observational study
Morris-Stiff G, Ogunbiyi S, Winter RK, Brown R, Lewis MH
BMC Surgery 2008, 8:19 (31 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Letter    
Renal failure in the intensive care unit: acute kidney injury compared to end-stage renal failure
Ostermann M, Chang R, the Riyadh ICU Program Users Group
Critical Care 2008, 12:432 (31 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Developing the protocol for the evaluation of the health foundation's 'engaging with quality initiative' an emergent approach
Soper B, Buxton M, Hanney S, Oortwijn W, Scoggins A, Steel N, Ling T
Implementation Science 2008, 3:46 (30 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Successful treatment with azithromycin and rifampicin of penicillin and cephalosporin insensitive pneumococcal osteomyelitis in a child with HIV infection: a case report
Riordan AI, Adalat S, Graham C
Cases Journal 2008, 1:283 (29 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Primary pancreatic leiomyosarcoma: a case report
Muhammad SUI, Azam F, Zuzana S
Cases Journal 2008, 1:280 (28 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment]

Case report    
A pitfall in the interpretation of plain abdnominal radiographs in neonatal intestinal perforation: a case report
Gillies MJ, Chowdhury MM, Lakhoo K
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:335 (28 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
A diabetic patient presenting with stiff hand following fasciectomy for Dupuytren's contracture: A case report
Fournier K, Papanas N, Compson JP, Maltezos E
Cases Journal 2008, 1:277 (27 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Folate deficiency presenting as pyrexia: a case report
Singanayagam A, Gange N, Singanayagam A, Jones H
Cases Journal 2008, 1:275 (26 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Original research    
Intensive care unit tracheostomy: a snapshot of UK practice
Veenith T, Ganeshamoorthy S, Standley T, Carter J, Young P
International Archives of Medicine 2008, 1:21 (25 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Extraosseous aneurysmal cyst in hand: a case report
Sahu A, Gujral SS, Gaur S
Cases Journal 2008, 1:268 (24 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Study design and methods of the BoTULS trial: a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the clinical effect and cost effectiveness of treating upper limb spasticity due to stroke with botulinum toxin type A
Rodgers H, Shaw L, Price C, van Wijck F, Barnes M, Graham L, Ford G, Shackley P, Steen N, BoTULS investigators
Trials 2008, 9:59 (23 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Neurological and behavioral abnormalities, ventricular dilatation, altered cellular functions, inflammation, and neuronal injury in brains of mice due to common, persistent, parasitic infection
Hermes G, Ajioka JW, Kelly KA, Mui E, Roberts F, Kasza K, Mayr T, Kirisits MJ, Wollmann R, Ferguson DJP, Roberts CW, Hwang JH, Trendler T, Kennan RP, Suzuki Y, Reardon C, Hickey WF, Chen L, McLeod R
Journal of Neuroinflammation 2008, 5:48 (23 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Cowden syndrome. Managing multiple skeletal metastases of different origin: a case report
Angoules A, Tsapakis EM, Polyzois I, Gamie Z, Rankine JJ, Tsiridis E
Cases Journal 2008, 1:265 (23 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Primary research    
Communication between secondary and primary care following self-harm: are National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines being met?
Cooper J, Murphy E, Jordan R, Mackway-Jones K
Annals of General Psychiatry 2008, 7:21 (23 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Oh my aching gut: irritable bowel syndrome, Blastocystis, and asymptomatic infection
Boorom KF, Smith H, Nimri L, Viscogliosi E, Spanakos G, Parkar U, Li LH, Zhou XN, Ok Z, Leelayoova S, Jones MS
Parasites & Vectors 2008, 1:40 (21 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Ureterouterine fistula post caesarean section: a case report
Lanary KA, Hashim H, Iacovou J
Cases Journal 2008, 1:253 (20 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Colonic diaphragm disease without significant non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use: a case report
Roche JC, Morris-Stiff G, Champ C, Williams GT, Lewis MH
Cases Journal 2008, 1:247 (17 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Munchausen's syndrome presenting as rectal foreign body insertion: a case report
Khan SA, Davey CA, Khan SA, Trigwell PJ, Chintapatla S
Cases Journal 2008, 1:243 (16 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Hypothesis    
Are the adverse effects of glitazones linked to induced testosterone deficiency?
Carruthers M, Trinick TR, Jankowska E, Traish AM
Cardiovascular Diabetology 2008, 7:30 (15 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Hahn-Steinthal fracture: a case report
Nawghare SP, Baidyaray R, Neyt JGV
Cases Journal 2008, 1:239 (15 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
SELDI-TOF-MS determination of hepcidin in clinical samples using stable isotope labelled hepcidin as an internal standard
Ward DG, Roberts K, Stonelake P, Goon P, Zampronio CG, Martin A, Johnson PJ, Iqbal T, Tselepis C
Proteome Science 2008, 6:28 (14 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
A randomised, double-masked phase III/IV study of the efficacy and safety of Avastin® (Bevacizumab) intravitreal injections compared to standard therapy in subjects with choroidal neovascularisation secondary to age-related macular degeneration: clinical trial design
Patel PJ, Bunce C, Tufail A, the ABC Trial Investigators
Trials 2008, 9:56 (14 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The reliability of the twelve-item general health questionnaire (GHQ-12) under realistic assumptions
Hankins M
BMC Public Health 2008, 8:355 (14 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Year in review 2007: Critical Care cardiology
Camporota L, Terblanche M, Bennett D
Critical Care 2008, 12:232 (14 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Refractive change following pseudophakic vitrectomy
Byrne S, Ng J, Hildreth A, Danjoux JP, Steel DHW
BMC Ophthalmology 2008, 8:19 (13 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Case mix, outcome and activity for patients with severe acute kidney injury during the first 24 hours after admission to an adult, general critical care unit: application of predictive models from a secondary analysis of the ICNARC Case Mix Programme Database
Kolhe NV, Stevens PE, Crowe AV, Lipkin GW, Harrison DA
Critical Care 2008, 12(Suppl 1):S2 (13 October 2008)
[Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Lack of association of colonic epithelium telomere length and oxidative DNA damage in Type 2 diabetes under good metabolic control
Kejariwal D, Stepien KM, Smith T, Kennedy H, Hughes DA, Sampson MJ
BMC Endocrine Disorders 2008, 8:12 (10 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Pre-operative diagnosis of an unusual complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm on multidetector computed tomography: a case report
Jakanani GC, Chong PL
Cases Journal 2008, 1:231 (9 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Development and application of the active surveillance of pathogens microarray to monitor bacterial gene flux
Stabler RA, Dawson LF, Oyston PCF, Titball RW, Wade J, Hinds J, Witney AA, Wren BW
BMC Microbiology 2008, 8:177 (9 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
Echocardiography practice, training and accreditation in the intensive care: document for the World Interactive Network Focused on Critical Ultrasound (WINFOCUS)
Price S, Via G, Sloth E, Guarracino F, Breitkreutz R, Catena E, Talmor D, World Interactive Network Focused On Critical UltraSound ECHO-ICU Group
Cardiovascular Ultrasound 2008, 6:49 (6 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A pilot randomised controlled trial of the feasibility of using body scan and isometric exercises for reducing urge to smoke in a smoking cessation clinic
Al-Chalabi L, Prasad N, Steed L, Stenner S, Aveyard P, Beach J, Ussher M
BMC Public Health 2008, 8:349 (6 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Primary cutaneous melanoma of the breast: A case report
Alzaraa A, Sharma N
Cases Journal 2008, 1:212 (4 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
IgM multiple myeloma presenting with spinal cord compression caused by a plasmacytoma: A case report
Tahan I, Seale J, Edwards D
Cases Journal 2008, 1:207 (2 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Adjacent thoracic lymph node metastases originating from two separate primary cancers: case report
El-Gendy KA, Atkin GK, Brightwell RE, Richman P, Livingstone JI
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2008, 5:22 (2 October 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Small bowel perforation by a piece of china with a synchronous asymptomatic sigmoid carcinoma: A case report
Nunes QM, Brousil JJ, Hotouras A, Zaitoun AM, Shehata M
Cases Journal 2008, 1:190 (30 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Juvenile polyposis syndrome affecting the stomach: A case report
Kelly S, Dwerryhouse S, Safranek P, Hardwick R
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:314 (30 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Acute liver failure due to primary angiosarcoma: A case report and review of literature
Bhati CS, Bhatt AN, Starkey G, Hubscher SG, Bramhall SR
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:104 (30 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Analytic perspective    
Enhancing access to reports of randomized trials published world-wide the contribution of EMBASE records to the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in The Cochrane Library
Lefebvre C, Eisinga A, McDonald S, Paul N
Emerging Themes in Epidemiology 2008, 5:13 (30 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Assessing the unintended health impacts of road transport policies and interventions: translating research evidence for use in policy and practice
Thomson H, Jepson R, Hurley F, Douglas M
BMC Public Health 2008, 8:339 (30 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Setting up a Paediatric Rapid Access Outpatient Unit: Views of general practice teams
Williams L, Fryer J, Andrew R, Powell C, Pink J, Elwyn G
BMC Family Practice 2008, 9:54 (29 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
European trial of free light chain removal by extended haemodialysis in cast nephropathy (EuLITE): A randomised control trial
Hutchison CA, Cook M, Heyne N, Weisel K, Billingham L, Bradwell A, Cockwell P
Trials 2008, 9:55 (28 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Kikuchi-Fujimoto Disease: A case report and review of the literature
Ifeacho S, Aung T, Akinsola M
Cases Journal 2008, 1:187 (26 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment]

Research article    
Variation in incidence of breast, lung and cervical cancer and malignant melanoma of skin by socioeconomic group in England
Shack L, Jordan C, Thomson CS, Mak V, Møller H, UK Association of Cancer Registries
BMC Cancer 2008, 8:271 (26 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment]

Case Report    
Transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy for metachronous contralateral adrenal metastasis from renal cell carcinoma: a case report
Zacharakis E, Ribal MJ, Zacharakis E, Patel HRH
Cases Journal 2008, 1:185 (26 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Oral presentation    
Correlation between plantar pressure and Oxford Foot Model kinematics
Stebbins J, Giacomozzi C, Theologis T
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008, 1(Suppl 1):O22 (26 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Oral presentation    
Use of the Oxford Foot Model in clinical practice
McCahill J, Stebbins J, Theologis T
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008, 1(Suppl 1):O28 (26 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF]

Review    
Centronuclear (myotubular) myopathy
Jungbluth H, Wallgren-Pettersson C, Laporte J
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2008, 3:26 (25 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Relative risk of diabetes, dyslipidaemia, hypertension and the metabolic syndrome in people with severe mental illnesses: Systematic review and metaanalysis
Osborn DPJ, Wright CA, Levy G, King MB, Deo R, Nazareth I
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8:84 (25 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Standardised proformas improve patient handover: Audit of trauma handover practice
Ferran NA, Metcalfe AJ, O'Doherty D
Patient Safety in Surgery 2008, 2:24 (25 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Negative exploration for pyloric stenosis Is it preventable?
Mullassery D, Mallappa S, Shariff R, Craigie RJ, Losty PD, Kenny SE, Pilling D, Baillie CT
BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8:37 (24 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Familial hypomagnesaemia with hypercalciuria and nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC): Compound heterozygous mutation in the claudin 16 (CLDN16) gene
Hampson G, Konrad MA, Scoble J
BMC Nephrology 2008, 9:12 (24 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Surgical difficulties for Total Knee Replacement in Stickler syndrome: A case report
Verma GG, Zarough A, Suraliwala KH
Cases Journal 2008, 1:179 (24 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Proceedings    
First- and second-line treatment of advanced metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer: a global view
Thatcher N
BMC Proceedings 2008, 2(Suppl 2):S3 (24 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Born in Bradford, a cohort study of babies born in Bradford, and their parents: Protocol for the recruitment phase
Raynor P, Born in Bradford Collaborative Group
BMC Public Health 2008, 8:327 (23 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Serum free light chain measurement aids the diagnosis of myeloma in patients with severe renal failure
Hutchison CA, Plant T, Drayson M, Cockwell P, Kountouri M, Basnayake K, Harding S, Bradwell AR, Mead G
BMC Nephrology 2008, 9:11 (22 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The removal of multiplicative, systematic bias allows integration of breast cancer gene expression datasets improving meta-analysis and prediction of prognosis
Sims AH, Smethurst GJ, Hey Y, Okoniewski MJ, Pepper SD, Howell A, Miller CJ, Clarke RB
BMC Medical Genomics 2008, 1:42 (21 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Paroxysmal extreme pain disorder M1627K mutation in human Nav1.7 renders DRG neurons hyperexcitable
Dib-Hajj SD, Estacion M, Jarecki BW, Tyrrell L, Fischer TZ, Lawden M, Cummins TR, Waxman SG
Molecular Pain 2008, 4:37 (19 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Clavicular stress fracture in a cricket fast bowler: A case report
Read JAF, Bell P
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:306 (19 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short paper    
What advice are oncologists and surgeons in the United Kingdom giving to breast cancer patients about physical activity?
Daley AJ, Bowden SJ, Rea DW, Billingham L, Carmicheal AR
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2008, 5:46 (19 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Gene expression changes linked to antimicrobial resistance, oxidative stress, iron depletion and retained motility are observed when Burkholderia cenocepacia grows in cystic fibrosis sputum
Drevinek P, Holden MTG, Ge Z, Jones AM, Ketchell I, Gill RT, Mahenthiralingam E
BMC Infectious Diseases 2008, 8:121 (19 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Frequency, factors and costs associated with injection site infections: Findings from a national multi-site survey of injecting drug users in England
Hope V, Kimber J, Vickerman P, Hickman M, Ncube F
BMC Infectious Diseases 2008, 8:120 (18 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Biliary peritonitis caused by a leaking T-tube fistula disconnected at the point of contact with the anterior abdominal wall: a case report
Nikoli M, Karthikesalingam A, Nachimuthu S, Tang TY, Harris AM
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:302 (16 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
The prevalence of and survival in Mucopolysaccharidosis I: Hurler, Hurler-Scheie and Scheie syndromes in the UK
Moore D, Connock MJ, Wraith E, Lavery C
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2008, 3:24 (16 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Commentary    
Monitoring clinical quality in rare disease services experience in England
Kenny TD, Jessop EG, Gutteridge WH
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2008, 3:23 (15 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Primary osteogenic sarcoma of the breast: A case report
Khan S, Griffiths EA, Shah N, Ravi S
Cases Journal 2008, 1:148 (10 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Folic acid deficiency optic neuropathy: A case report
de Silva P, Jayamanne G, Bolton R
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:299 (10 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Direct spread of thyroid follicular carcinoma to the parotid gland and the internal jugular vein: a case report
Alzaraa A, Stone J, Williams G, Ahmed I, Quraishi M
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:297 (9 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Hip fracture fixation in a patient with below-knee amputation presents a surgical dilemma: a case report
Rethnam U, Yesupalan RS, Shoaib A, Ratnam TK
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:296 (9 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Symplastic scrotal leiomyoma: a case report
Philip J, Manikandan R, Vishwanathan P, Mathew J
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:295 (9 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Granular cell tumour of the pectoral muscle mimicking breast cancer
Patel A, Lefemine V, Yousuf SM, Abou-Samra W
Cases Journal 2008, 1:142 (6 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Late recurrence of large peri-stomal metastasis following abdomino-perineal resection of rectal cancer
Vijayasekar C, Noormohamed S, Cheetham MJ
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:96 (5 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
A new electromechanical trainer for sensorimotor rehabilitation of paralysed fingers: A case series in chronic and acute stroke patients
Hesse S, Kuhlmann H, Wilk J, Tomelleri C, Kirker SGB
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2008, 5:21 (4 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Increasing the frequency of hand washing by healthcare workers does not lead to commensurate reductions in staphylococcal infection in a hospital ward
Beggs CB, Shepherd SJ, Kerr KG
BMC Infectious Diseases 2008, 8:114 (2 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Invasive carcinoma of urinary bladder in a patient with a spinal cord injury with non-functioning Brindley sacral anterior root stimulator: a case report
Vaidyanathan S, Soni BM, Mansour P, Singh G, Hughes PL
Cases Journal 2008, 1:137 (1 September 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Acute onset polyarthritis in older people: Is it RS3PE syndrome?
Salam A, Henry R, Sheeran T
Cases Journal 2008, 1:132 (29 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
Differential susceptibility of PCR reactions to inhibitors: an important and unrecognised phenomenon
Huggett JF, Novak T, Garson JA, Green C, Morris-Jones SD, Miller RF, Zumla A
BMC Research Notes 2008, 1:70 (28 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis as an overlooked cause of dysphagia: a case report
Srivastava S, Ciapryna N, Bovill I
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:287 (27 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Conservative management of grade 1V renal injury with complete transection: a case report
Healy C, Hobeldin M, Mahomed A
Cases Journal 2008, 1:129 (27 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Disseminated cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus-1 in a woman with rheumatoid arthritis receiving Infliximab: A case report
Justice EA, Khan SY, Logan S, Jobanputra P
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:282 (26 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Spontaneous infection of a stable mediastinal cystic mass: A case report
Nanguzgambo AB, Pike M, Page RD, Benfield GF, McKeon D
Cases Journal 2008, 1:126 (26 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Variable size computer-aided detection prompts and mammography film reader decisions
Gilbert FJ, Astley SM, Boggis CRM, McGee MA, Griffiths PM, Duffy SW, Agbaje OF, Gillan MGC, Wilson M, Jain AK, Barr N, Beetles UM, Griffiths MA, Johnson J, Roberts RM, Deans HE, Duncan KA, Iyengar G
Breast Cancer Research 2008, 10:R72 (25 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Nocardia Opportunistic chest infection in elderly: A case report
Sanyal K, Sabanathan K
Cases Journal 2008, 1:122 (21 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Bilateral femoral neck fractures due to transient osteoporosis of pregnancy: a case report
Willis-Owen CA, Daurka JS, Chen A, Lewis A
Cases Journal 2008, 1:120 (21 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Identification of low penetrance alleles for lung cancer: The GEnetic Lung CAncer Predisposition Study (GELCAPS)
Eisen T, Matakidou A, Houlston R, the GELCAPS Consortium
BMC Cancer 2008, 8:244 (20 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Transhiatal esophagectomy in a high volume institution
Davies AR, Forshaw MJ, Khan AA, Noorani AS, Patel VM, Strauss DC, Mason RC
World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2008, 6:88 (20 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
How useful are systematic reviews for informing palliative care practice? Survey of 25 Cochrane systematic reviews
Wee B, Hadley G, Derry S
BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:13 (20 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Accuracy of diagnostic registers and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the Devon primary care audit
Jones RCM, Dickson-Spillmann M, Mather MJC, Marks D, Shackell BS
Respiratory Research 2008, 9:62 (18 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Neurocysticercosis as a first presentation of tonic-clonic seizures: a case report
Booker MJ, Snelson C, Dodd L
Cases Journal 2008, 1:104 (18 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The ChromaTest, a digital color contrast sensitivity analyzer, for diabetic maculopathy: a pilot study
Wong R, Khan J, Adewoyin T, Sivaprasad S, Arden GB, Chong V
BMC Ophthalmology 2008, 8:15 (17 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Capsular synovial metaplasia mimicking silicone leak of a breast prosthesis: a case report
Krishnanandan S, Abbassian A, Sharma AK, Cunnick G
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:277 (15 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment]

Case report    
Sebaceous carcinoma of the skin of the breast: a case report
Alzaraa A, Ghafoor I, Yates A, Dhebri A
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:276 (15 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Prothrombin complex concentrate (Beriplex P/N) in severe bleeding: experience in a large tertiary hospital
Bruce D, Nokes TJC
Critical Care 2008, 12:R105 (15 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Acquired constriction ring syndrome as a cause of inconsolable cry in a child: a case report
Singh V, Singh P, Sharma A, Sarkar J
Cases Journal 2008, 1:92 (14 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Angiotensin-converting enzyme genotype and late respiratory complications of mustard gas exposure
Hosseini-khalili AR, Thompson J, Kehoe A, Hopkinson NS, Khoshbaten A, Soroush MR, Humphries SE, Montgomery H, Ghanei M
BMC Pulmonary Medicine 2008, 8:15 (14 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Excision of sympathetic ganglia and the rami communicantes with histological confirmation offers better early and late outcomes in Video assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy
Rathinam S, Nanjaiah P, Sivalingam S, Rajesh PB
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2008, 3:50 (13 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Cost effectiveness of chest pain unit care in the NHS
Oluboyede Y, Goodacre S, Wailoo A, the ESCAPE Research Team
BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8:174 (13 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Health promotion services for lifestyle development within a UK hospital Patients' experiences and views
Haynes CL
BMC Public Health 2008, 8:284 (13 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
An unusual complication following radiological percutaneous gastrostomy
Veenith T, Bhagwat M, Bailey A
International Archives of Medicine 2008, 1:15 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
An investigation into how the European Working Time Directive has affected anaesthetic training
Bowhay AR
BMC Medical Education 2008, 8:41 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Designing a 'NHS friendly' complementary therapy service: A qualitative case study
Wye L, Shaw A, Sharp D
BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8:173 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Massive gastrointestinal haemorrhage due to gastritis cystica profunda
Itte V, Mallick IH, Moore PJ
Cases Journal 2008, 1:85 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Review    
The double burden of human resource and HIV crises: a case study of Malawi
McCoy D, McPake B, Mwapasa V
Human Resources for Health 2008, 6:16 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Assessment of the centre of pressure pattern and moments about S2 in scoliotic subjects during normal walking
Chockalingam N, Bandi S, Rahmatalla A, Dangerfield PH, Ahmed EN
Scoliosis 2008, 3:10 (12 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Patient choice significantly affects mastectomy rates in the treatment of breast cancer
Kirby RM, Basit A, Manimaran N
International Seminars in Surgical Oncology 2008, 5:20 (11 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case Report    
Anejaculation as an atypical presentation of prostate cancer: a case report
Mufti U, Ghani KR, Samman R, Virdi J, Potluri B
Cases Journal 2008, 1:81 (11 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the kidney with vena caval and atrial tumour thrombus: a case report
Ong PH, Manikandan R, Philip J, Hope K, Williamson M
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:265 (11 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Study protocol    
Tests for predicting complications of pre-eclampsia: A protocol for systematic reviews
Thangaratinam S, Coomarasamy A, Sharp S, O'Mahony F, O'Brien S, Ismail KMK, Khan KS
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, 8:38 (11 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
The incidence and prevalence of diabetes in patients with serious mental illness in North West Wales: Two cohorts, 18751924 & 19942006 compared
Le Noury J, Khan A, Harris M, Wong W, Williams D, Roberts T, Tranter R, Healy D
BMC Psychiatry 2008, 8:67 (7 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Influence of early antioxidant supplements on clinical evolution and organ function in critically ill cardiac surgery, major trauma, and subarachnoid hemorrhage patients
Berger MM, Soguel L, Shenkin A, Revelly JP, Pinget C, Baines M, Chioléro RL
Critical Care 2008, 12:R101 (7 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
The Cervical Dystonia Impact Profile (CDIP-58): Can a Rasch developed patient reported outcome measure satisfy traditional psychometric criteria?
Cano SJ, Warner TT, Thompson AJ, Bhatia KP, Fitzpatrick R, Hobart JC
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2008, 6:58 (6 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Use of a Javid shunt in the management of axillary artery injury as a complication of fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus: a case report
Suttie SA, Mofidi R, Howd A, Griffiths GD
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:259 (5 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Pulmonary fibrosis secondary to siderosis causing symptomatic respiratory disease: a case report
McCormick LM, Goddard M, Mahadeva R
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:257 (5 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
Are residential and nursing homes adequately screening overseas healthcare workers?
Alner JM, Hagen D, Andrews S, Loveday R, van Woerden HC
BMC Research Notes 2008, 1:62 (5 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Ileocolic Intussusception - A rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults; Case report and literature review
Khan MN, Agrawal A, Strauss P
World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008, 3:26 (4 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
A reassuring presence: An evaluation of Bradford District Hospice at Home service
Lucas B, Small N, Greasley P, Daley A
BMC Palliative Care 2008, 7:9 (1 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Challenges in the prenatal and post-natal diagnosis of mediastinal cystic hygroma: a case report
Nazir SA, Raza SA, Nazir S, Sherwood W, Bowker C, Lakhoo K
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:256 (1 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Does Choose & Book fail to deliver the expected choice to patients? A survey of patients' experience of outpatient appointment booking
Green J, McDowall Z, Potts HWW
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2008, 8:36 (1 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment]

Research article    
Duloxetine for painful diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia pain: systematic review of randomised trials
Sultan A, Gaskell H, Derry S, Moore RA
BMC Neurology 2008, 8:29 (1 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Intervertebral disc cells as competent phagocytes in vitro: implications for cell death in disc degeneration
Jones P, Gardner L, Menage J, Williams GT, Roberts S
Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008, 10:R86 (1 August 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
The effectiveness of behavioural interventions in the primary prevention of Hepatitis C amongst injecting drug users: a randomised controlled trial and lessons learned
Abou-Saleh M, Davis P, Rice P, Checinski K, Drummond C, Maxwell D, Godfrey C, John C, Corrin B, Tibbs C, Oyefeso A, de Ruiter M, Ghodse H
Harm Reduction Journal 2008, 5:25 (31 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Short Report    
Skateboards: Are they really perilous? A retrospective study from a district hospital
Rethnam U, Yesupalan RS, Sinha A
BMC Research Notes 2008, 1:59 (31 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
A novel observation of pubic osteomyelitis due to Streptococcus viridans after dental extraction: a case report
Naqvi N, Naqvi R, Wong C, Pearce S
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:255 (31 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Transition to parenthood: the needs of parents in pregnancy and early parenthood
Deave T, Johnson D, Ingram J
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2008, 8:30 (29 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research    
Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging of the plantar forefoot in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: inter-observer agreement between a podiatrist and a radiologist
Bowen CJ, Dewbury K, Sampson M, Sawyer S, Burridge J, Edwards CJ, Arden NK
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008, 1:5 (28 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Cervical lymphadenopathy an unusual presentation of carcinoma of the cervix: a case report
Manoharan M, Satyanarayana D, Jeyarajah AR
Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:252 (28 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Case report    
Treating bipolar disorder in patients with renal failure having haemodialysis: two case reports
Gupta M, Annadatha S
Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health 2008, 4:21 (26 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles]

Research article    
Healthy Hearts A community-based primary prevention programme to reduce coronary heart disease
Richardson G, van Woerden HC, Morgan L, Edwards R, Harries M, Hancock E, Sroczynsk S, Bowley M
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2008, 8:18 (26 July 2008)
[Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [