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Smoking cessation programmes in which groups of smokers have the opportunity to learn behavioural techniques and benefit from mutual support for quitting are widely available. The aim of this review is to determine the effectiveness of smoking cessation programmes delivered in a group format, for helping smokers achieve long-term smoking cessation. ⋯ There is reasonable evidence that groups are better than self-help, and other less intensive interventions. There is not enough evidence on their effectiveness compared to intensive individual counselling. From the point of view of the consumer who is motivated to make a quit attempt it is probably worth joining a group if one is available--it will increase the likelihood of quitting. From the public health perspective, groups are unlikely to make a substantial impact because of the low uptake.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Aug 1999
Case Reports[Acute hemolytic anemia caused by glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency].
Glukose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is essential in protecting the red cell from oxidative damage. We report a case of acute haemolysis in a child with G6PD deficiency. ⋯ Acute haemolytic attacks are induced by certain drugs, by infections or, in the Mediterranean variant, by ingestion of fava beans (favism). Increased awareness of this condition is necessary in Denmark because of increased immigration.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Aug 1999
[Many patients treated in the emergency department could be treated by a general practitioner on call].
Misuse of accident and emergency (A&E) departments is a problem throughout the world. Staffing A&E departments with general practitioners has been reported as successful in a few prospective studies. A medical audit of all A&E charts during one week was carried out. ⋯ There was substantial agreement between audit-panel groups that 57% of attenders could visit the general practitioner instead. Ten percent of attenders received no treatment in the A&E department, but were transferred to other departments within the hospital. It is concluded that two-thirds of the A&E department attenders could have visited the general practitioners instead, for treatment or for referral to the relevant hospital department.