Irish journal of medical science
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Over 100 giant colonic diverticuli have been recorded in the literature to date. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and pathophysiology of their aetiology have rarely been described. ⋯ Giant colonic diverticuli are rare surgical curiosities that may be successfully treated with either primary segmental or extended colonic resection.
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Letter Case Reports
Stroke and limb ischaemia in hepatitis C virus-related cryoglobulinaemia.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Naltrexone for alcohol-dependent patients.
Clinical trials have shown that naltrexone 50 mg/day reduces alcohol consumption and relapse rates in alcohol dependents. ⋯ The results support the efficacy and safety of naltrexone for outpatient treatment of alcohol-dependent individuals in Iran.
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Guidelines for the prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis (CIO) have been widely published. There are no guidelines on the use of gastro-protectants with corticosteroids (CS). ⋯ There are large variations among medical specialties both in the prescription of gastro-protectant agents and in the use of measures to prevent CIO. Simpler guidelines could facilitate rational prescribing in these patients.