Irish journal of medical science
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This study aimed to explore the dysregulated long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression profile in psoriatic tissue vs. normal skin tissue via RNA sequencing (RNA-seq), then further sort candidate lncRNAs to be validated by reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), in order to investigate the comprehensive linkage of lncRNA with psoriasis. ⋯ Our present study exhibits some evidence for the landscape of lncRNAs implicated in psoriasis.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most widespread form of nerve entrapment neuropathy results from increase compression pressure of the median nerve at the wrist under the transverse carpal ligament. ⋯ Our study results suggest that both US-guided steroid injection to the median nerve and PRF are effective and safe methods in the short-term in the treatment of CTS.
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The debate on current doctors' attire in Irish hospital resurfaced alongside COVID-19, as a shift in doctors' attire from professional attire to scrubs was observed. ⋯ Hospital doctors changed their attire during COVID-19, and 75% would like these changes to become permanent. Most (67%) did not notice a change in their patient's perception of them, raising questions about the longstanding beliefs surrounding 'professional attire'. A large number of doctors are also worried about bringing clothing home. The humble hospital scrubs have shown their worth amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Why not continue to wear them?
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Medication errors remain one of the most common types of incidents reported in Australian hospitals. Studies have reported that for every 10 medication administrations, a medication administration error is likely to occur and reach the patient, potentially contributing to a preventable patient harm. ⋯ Introducing a mixed intervention model reduces medication administration errors across health settings and has the potential to drive excellence in healthcare.
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One of the satisfactions of publishing a paper in an academic journal is seeing the process reach closure after potentially weeks or months of peer review and editorial processing. Typically, in the latter step, a proof is developed and the paper stays in press until the paper is assigned to a journal issue, in the case of a print journal. In some cases, it is possible to find papers that are in press for years. ⋯ Editors and publishers should endeavor to publish all "in press" papers within a reasonable amount of time. If not, they should rethink their publication process so as not to leave the intellect of some academics in a perpetual state of publishing "limbo".