Irish journal of medical science
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To describe the percutaneous image-guided treatment of mucoid degeneration of the ACL causing deep knee pain on flexion in patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis. ⋯ Emphasises Image guided percutaneous treatment of Mucoid degeneration of ACL in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
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Data on the role of central sensitization in hemodialyzed patients are scarce. The aim was to identify the impact of central sensitization on quality of life and elucidate the risk factors for the development of central sensitization in patients receiving hemodialysis. ⋯ This study confirms that given the high frequency of central sensitization and its significant negative impact on quality of life, the presence of central sensitization should be investigated in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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In this study, we aim to describe the demographic, clinical and imaging characteristics, treatment course and subsequent outcomes of the first 116 cases presenting to a tertiary Dublin hospital with COVID-19 infection and to compare whether ethnic minority background was a risk factor for poorer disease outcomes in this cohort. Of 116 cases analysed, 100 (86%) patients presented from the community, 6 (5%) from care homes and 10 (9%) were existing inpatients. Fifty-four (46%) patients identified as being from an ethnic minority group. ⋯ Patients from all other ethnic groups combined admitted to ICU were significantly younger than patients from White Irish group (OR 50.85 vs 62.83, P = 0.012). Our hospital's catchment area serves a wide-ranging and diverse population with many ethnic minority groups represented. Our data demonstrated that there was a significant overrepresentation of a younger cohort of patients from ethnic minority groups admitted to ICU with COVID-19 infection with less co-morbidities than that of the White Irish group.
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This study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of CalliSpheres drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) combined with regorafenib in the second-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. ⋯ DEB-TACE combined with regorafenib is safe and feasible in the treatment of unresectable HCC, with good efficacy and mild adverse reactions.
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To describe the anatomical, visual, and safety results of full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) repair surgery and determine factors influencing outcomes. ⋯ FTMH repair surgery was safe and effective, with outcomes comparing favourably with published international studies. All patients benefited from surgery regardless of symptom duration, presenting VA or FTMH size. However, surgery performed within 4 months of symptom-onset was particularly beneficial, highlighting the need for prompt referral and surgery.