Irish journal of medical science
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Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a common emergency condition with severity ranging from mild to severe. Gallstones and critical illnesses are the common predisposing factors. Mild AC is primarily managed with medical therapy and early cholecystectomy. ⋯ There are different approaches to PC. The technical aspects, success, and complications of PC as well as management of cholecystostomy catheter after the patient recovers from the acute episode should be thoroughly understood by the interventional radiologist. We present an extensive up-to-date review of the essential aspects of PC including indications, contraindications, techniques, and outcomes, including complications and success rates.
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Observational Study
The effect of national public health measures on the characteristics of trauma presentations to a busy paediatric emergency service in Ireland: a longitudinal observational study.
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and government-enforced restrictions have impacted medical practices. ⋯ This study reveals that total attendances and total injuries reduced during initial phases of the lockdown. This was followed by a significant increase in injury presentations, which reached a peak of 44.6% of all attendances. We identified potential modifiable characteristics of paediatric trauma which can be addressed by future public health strategies.
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Three-meter backward walk test (3MBWT) and 50-ft walk test (50FWT) are frequent physical performance tests in clinical practice. ⋯ The 3MBWT and 50FWT are valid and reliable performance tests in community-dwelling older adults. MDC value of both tests provides an essential contribution to clinical practice.