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Rawson CM, Pukrop JR, Day S, Jones AL, Luther JS, Radunz AE. 126 Evaluation of protein supplementation on protein digestibility in beef cattle fed a low to medium quality forage diet. J Anim Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.2527/asasann.2017.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cassidy SR, Cohen C, Forbes K, Nwokolo N, Day S. Access to contraception: why patient choice matters. JOURNAL OF FAMILY PLANNING AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE 2017; 43:239. [PMID: 28676543 DOI: 10.1136/jfprhc-2017-101775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Essilfie-Dughan J, Hendry MJ, Dynes JJ, Hu Y, Biswas A, Lee Barbour S, Day S. Geochemical and mineralogical characterization of sulfur and iron in coal waste rock, Elk Valley, British Columbia, Canada. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2017; 586:753-769. [PMID: 28202241 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.02.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Exposure of coal waste rock to atmospheric oxygen can result in the oxidation of sulfide minerals and the release of sulfate (SO42-) and associated trace elements (e.g., Se, As, Cd, and Zn) to groundwaters and surface waters. Similarly, reduced iron minerals such as siderite, ankerite, and the sulfide, pyrite, present in the waste rock can also undergo oxidation, resulting in the formation of iron oxyhydroxides that can adsorb trace elements released from the oxidation of the sulfide minerals. Characterization and quantification of the distribution of sulfide and iron minerals, their oxidation products, as well as leaching rates are critical to assessing present-day and future impacts of SO42- and associated trace elements on receiving waters. Synchrotron-based X-ray absorption near edge spectroscopic analysis of coal waste rock samples from the Elk Valley, British Columbia showed Fe present as pyrite (mean 6.0%), siderite (mean 44.3%), goethite (mean 35.4%), and lepidocrocite (mean 14.3%) with S present as sulfide (mean 26.9%), organic S (mean 58.7%), and SO42- (mean 14.4%). Squeezed porewater samples from dump solids yielded mean concentrations of 0.28mg/L Fe and 1246mg/L SO42-. Geochemical modeling showed the porewaters in the dumps to be supersaturated with respect to Fe oxyhydroxides and undersaturated with respect to gypsum, consistent with solids analyses. Coupling Fe and S mineralogical data with long-term water quality and quantity measurements from the base of one dump suggest about 10% of the sulfides (which represent 2% of total S) in the dump were oxidized over the past 30years. The S from these oxidized sulfides was released to the receiving surface water as SO42- and the majority of the Fe precipitated as secondary Fe oxyhydroxides (only 3.0×10-5% of the Fe was released to the receiving waters over the past 30years). Although the data suggest that the leaching of SO42- from the waste rock dump could continue for about 300years, assuming no change in the rate of oxidation of sulfides, SO42- is currently not a concern in receiving surface waters as the concentration levels are below regulatory limits.
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Lampejo T, Abdulcadir M, Day S. Retrospective review of the management of epididymo-orchitis in a London-based level 3 sexual health clinic: an audit of clinical practice. Int J STD AIDS 2017; 28:1038-1040. [PMID: 28201951 DOI: 10.1177/0956462417695051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The aetiology of epididymo-orchitis is largely related to a patient's age with sexually transmitted pathogens being the common aetiological agents in those below 35 years of age. In individuals aged over 35, uropathogens represent the commonest cause. National guidelines exist for the appropriate management of this condition and its varying aetiology. We aimed to assess the management of epididymo-orchitis in our clinic with reference to the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV national guidelines. We describe the demographics, investigations, treatment and outcomes of patients presenting with epididymo-orchitis to the John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
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Pukrop JR, Day S, Fricke PM, Luther JS, Jones AL, Sylvester JT, Radunz AE. 1586 Evaluation of protein supplementation in low- to medium-quality forage diets on intake and ruminal fermentation in steers. J Anim Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.2527/jam2016-1586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Currie ER, Christian BJ, Hinds PS, Perna SJ, Robinson C, Day S, Meneses K. Parent Perspectives of Neonatal Intensive Care at the End-of-Life. J Pediatr Nurs 2016; 31:478-89. [PMID: 27261370 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2016.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Revised: 03/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This descriptive qualitative study explored parent experiences related to their infant's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) hospitalization, end-of-life care, and palliative care consultation. "Life and death in the NICU environment" emerged as the primary theme with the following categories: ups and downs of parenting in the NICU, decision-making challenges in the NICU, and parent support. Parents encountered challenges with areas for improvement for end-of-life and palliative care in the NICU. Further research is necessary to understand barriers with integrating palliative care and curative care in the NICU, and how NICU care affects bereavement and coping outcomes after infant death.
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Mondor's disease of the penis, otherwise known as superficial thrombophlebitis (STP) or thrombosis of the dorsal vein, is an under-reported benign condition, the aetiology of which is poorly understood. It is characterized by a sudden, indurated swelling of the vein, often occurring after vigorous sexual activity. We report a case of Mondor's disease occurring 24h following a 15h flight. This gentleman also reported a history of STP of his left lower limb varicose veins following a similar-length flight three years previously. In the absence of any other clear predisposing factor, we propose long-haul flight as an important factor contributing to the development of dorsal vein thrombosis.
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McIntosh R, Burnett K, Peter E, Walsh S, Forbes K, Nicholas D, Gupta D, Avery G, Cohen CE, Nwokolo N, Day S. P118 “LARCing about” with integrated services: Our genitourinary medicine (GUM) service users’ views on the provision of short & long acting reversible contraception (LARC). Br J Vener Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2016-052718.172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Yang K, Downey C, Suter N, Gott L, Naughton L, Aufiero K, Day S, McGovern N, Brock J, Andreou K, Strasser J, Koprowski C, Raben A, Chen H, Mourtada F. SU-F-J-35: Moving Towards Isocentric Prone Breast Setup with Contralateral Leveling Tattoo and Couch Move Assistant (CMA). Med Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4955943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Hart MM, Zdravkov J, Plaha K, Cooper F, Allen K, Fuller L, Jones R, Day S. O001 Digital Sex and the City: Prevalent use of dating apps amongst heterosexual attendees of genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinics: Abstract O001 Table 1. Br J Vener Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2016-052718.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Turner R, Day S, Allen K, Ostridge E, Nulty K, Cooney G, Hardie J, Payne D, Svensson E, Lampejo T. P103 Increasing STI diagnosis, treatment and awareness at the world’s largest annual sexuality and lifestyle convention with the aid of point-of-care testing: Abstract P103 Table 1. Br J Vener Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2016-052718.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Sewell J, Speakman A, Phillips AN, Lampe FC, Miltz A, Gilson R, Asboe D, Nwokolo N, Scott C, Day S, Fisher M, Clarke A, Anderson J, O'Connell R, Apea V, Dhairyawan R, Gompels M, Farazmand P, Allan S, Mann S, Dhar J, Tang A, Sadiq ST, Taylor S, Collins S, Sherr L, Hart G, Johnson AM, Miners A, Elford J, Rodger A. A Cross-Sectional Study on Attitudes to and Understanding of Risk of Acquisition of HIV: Design, Methods and Participant Characteristics. JMIR Res Protoc 2016; 5:e58. [PMID: 27091769 PMCID: PMC4858591 DOI: 10.2196/resprot.4873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2015] [Revised: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The annual number of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in the United Kingdom among men who have sex with men (MSM) has risen, and remains high among heterosexuals. Increasing HIV transmission among MSM is consistent with evidence of ongoing sexual risk behavior in this group, and targeted prevention strategies are needed for those at risk of acquiring HIV. Objective The Attitudes to and Understanding of Risk of Acquisition of HIV (AURAH) study was designed to collect information on HIV negative adults at risk of HIV infection in the United Kingdom, based on the following parameters: physical and mental health, lifestyle, patterns of sexual behaviour, and attitudes to sexual risk. Methods Cross-sectional questionnaire study of HIV negative or undiagnosed sexual health clinic attendees in the United Kingdom from 2013-2014. Results Of 2630 participants in the AURAH study, 2064 (78%) were in the key subgroups of interest; 580 were black Africans (325 females and 255 males) and 1484 were MSM, with 27 participants belonging to both categories. Conclusions The results from AURAH will be a significant resource to understand the attitudes and sexual behaviour of those at risk of acquiring HIV within the United Kingdom. AURAH will inform future prevention efforts and targeted health promotion initiatives in the HIV negative population.
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Cooper K, Day S, Green A, Ward H. Maids, Migrants and Occupational Health in the London Sex Industry. Anthropol Med 2016; 14:41-53. [PMID: 26873799 DOI: 10.1080/13648470601106319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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It has been argued that norms of occupational health have weakened with diversification in the sex industry. We explore this issue in walk-in flats in London, focusing on relationships between managers (maids) and sex workers. Today, most maids are local and most sex workers are 'migrants'. We collected data on 117 maids and sex workers, and carried out intensive fieldwork with seven maids and 17 sex workers. Managers take prime responsibility for educating and inducting new workers. Authoritarian management has been considered bad for health both in these walk-in flats and in the '100 per cent condom use programme' criticized by sex workers' projects. Yet, we found that maids acted as friends and managers, which helped settle new sex workers. Over time, however, migrants were more affected by issues of isolation and exploitation than local workers. Alternative models of health promotion such as peer education must be seen in a wider legal context where the lack of rights makes it difficult to appeal against exploitation, or to become mobile.
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Day S, Bevers T, Palos G, Rodriguez M. American Cancer Society/American Society of Clinical Oncology Breast Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.breastdis.2016.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Eriksson M, Nutter J, Day S, Guttman H, James R, Quibell G. Challenges and Commonalities in Basin-wide Water Management. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.aqpro.2015.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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McGrath-Lone L, Ward H, Schoenborn C, Day S. The effects of cancer research participation on patient experience: a mixed-methods analysis. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2015; 25:1056-1064. [PMID: 26094639 PMCID: PMC5095768 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Patient-reported benefits of research participation have been described by study participants; however, many studies have small sample sizes or are limited to patient groups with poor prognoses. The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of research participation on patient experience using survey responses from a large, national sample of cancer patients (N = 66 462) and interviews with breast cancer patients attending a London trust. Multivariate logistic regression was used to investigate associations between taking part in research and positive patient experience. Based on our analysis, patients who participated in research were more likely to rate their overall care and treatment as 'very good/excellent' (ORadj :1.64, 95%CI: 1.53-1.76, P < 0.001) and to describe positive patient experiences, such as better access to non-standard care, better interactions with staff and being treated as an individual. However, findings from our interviews indicated that there was no common understanding of what constitutes cancer research and no clear delineation between research participation and standard care, from the patient perspective. Further work to explore how participation positively influences patient experience would be useful to develop strategies to improve care and treatment for all patients regardless of whether or not they choose, or have the opportunity, to take part in research.
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Turner R, Turner N, Sullivan A, Day S. P186 High levels of use of recreational drugs and alcohol within an inner london sexual health clinic: Abstract P186 Table 1. Br J Vener Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052126.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bull L, Wait B, Day S, Creighton S, Rayment M. P45 Recalcitrant trichomonas vaginalis;a case series of treatment challenges at two urban sites: Abstract P45 Table 1. Br J Vener Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052126.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Miltz A, Rodger A, Sewell J, Speakman A, Phillips A, Sherr L, Gilson R, Asboe D, Nwokolo N, Scott C, Day S, Fisher M, Clarke A, Anderson J, O’Connell R, Lascar M, Apea V, Dhairyawan R, Gompels M. O7 Depression and sexual behaviour among men who have sex with men in the UK. Sex Transm Infect 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052126.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Stojanovska L, Law C, Lai B, Chung T, Nelson K, Day S, Apostolopoulos V, Haines C. Maca reduces blood pressure and depression, in a pilot study in postmenopausal women. Climacteric 2014; 18:69-78. [PMID: 24931003 DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2014.929649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Lepidium meyenii (Maca) has been used for centuries for its fertility-enhancing and aphrodisiac properties. In an Australian study, Maca improved anxiety and depressive scores. The effects of Maca on hormones, lipids, glucose, serum cytokines, blood pressure, menopausal symptoms and general well-being in Chinese postmenopausal women were evaluated. METHODS A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study was conducted in 29 postmenopausal Hong Kong Chinese women. They received 3.3 g/day of Maca or placebo for 6 weeks each, in either order, over 12 weeks. At baseline, week 6 and week 12, estradiol, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), full lipid profiles, glucose and serum cytokines were measured. The Greene Climacteric, SF-36 Version 2, Women's Health Questionnaire and Utian Quality of Life Scales were used to assess the severity of menopausal symptoms and health-related quality of life. RESULTS There were no differences in estradiol, FSH, TSH, SHBG, glucose, lipid profiles and serum cytokines amongst those who received Maca as compared to the placebo group; however, significant decreases in diastolic blood pressure and depression were apparent after Maca treatment. CONCLUSIONS Maca did not exert hormonal or immune biological action in the small cohort of patients studied; however, it appeared to reduce symptoms of depression and improve diastolic blood pressure in Chinese postmenopausal women. Although results are comparable to previous similar published studies in postmenopausal women, there might be a cultural difference among the Chinese postmenopausal women in terms of symptom reporting.
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Rocha A, Herron T, Klos M, Day S, Jalife J, Smith G. Human embryonic stem cells from a preimplantation genetic diagnosis-tested and affected embryo with mutation in myosin binding protein C3 phenocopies hypertropic cardiomyopathy. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.1803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bradshaw D, Cohen CE, Day S, Mandalia S, Theobald N. Acceptability of video recordings of consultations in HIV and genitourinary medicine (GUM). PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2013; 92:279-280. [PMID: 23664233 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2013.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2012] [Revised: 02/15/2013] [Accepted: 03/09/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Crowther HJ, Lindeman R, Ho PJ, Allen E, Waite C, Matthews S, Jobburn K, Teo J, Day S, Seldon M, Rosenfeld D, Kerridge I. Health of adults living with a clinically significant haemoglobinopathy in New South Wales, Australia. Intern Med J 2013; 43:1103-10. [PMID: 23834206 DOI: 10.1111/imj.12231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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AIM To comprehensively review the health needs of patients living with clinically significant haemoglobinopathies (thalassaemia and sickle-cell disease (SCD)) in New South Wales, Australia. METHODS A survey-based health needs assessment was undertaken in outpatients cared for at five tertiary institutions in metropolitan and regional centres. Sixty-three of 121 adults (approximately 80-90% of adult patients with transfusion-requiring haemoglobinopathies in New South Wales) completed an in-house and commercial health-related quality assessment survey (SF-36v2). RESULTS Subjects came from more than eight world regions, with those with SCD being more likely to be born outside of Australia than subjects with thalassaemia (P < 0.001, likelihood ratio 20.64) as well as more likely to have been refugees (26% vs 2%). The population contained socially disadvantaged subjects with 13 subjects (20.6%) having incomes below the Australian poverty line. Complications of thalassaemia were comparable to previous international reports although our subjects had a high rate of secondary amenorrhea (>12 months = 27%) and surgical splenectomy (55.6%). Use of hydroxyurea in SCD was less than expected with only 46.6% of subjects having prior use. Lack of universal access to magnetic resonance imaging-guided chelation (international best practice) was evident, although 65.5% had been able to access magnetic resonance imaging through clinical trial, or self-funding. CONCLUSIONS Patients with SCD and thalassaemia experience considerable morbidity and mortality and require complex, multidisciplinary care. This study revealed both variance from international best practice and between specialist units. The results of this research may provide the impetus for the development of clinical and research networks to enable the uniform delivery of health services benchmarked against international standards.
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Stegmann K, Cook K, Payne D, Watson L, Hardie J, Bowden-Jones O, Sullivan A, Day S. P3.177 Sexual Health Screening in a Club Drug Clinic. Br J Vener Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Turner R, Campbell M, Day S, Sullivan A. P2.164 High STI Rates in a Nurse Delivered Outreach Service For Sex Workers-SWISH Clinic: Abstract P2.164 Table 1. Br J Vener Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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