Brit J Hosp Med
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Recent initiatives have achieved marked reductions in meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemias. However, the relative effectiveness of prevention interventions is unclear. Initiatives to control meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus have tended to ignore the benefits of altering antimicrobial prescribing.
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Practising for the first time as a consultant can be extremely challenging. This study explored the experiences of 45 physicians and surgeons who had made the transition from specialist registrar to hospital consultant.
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The association between venous thromboembolism and cancer has been recognized for over 140 years. This article reviews current prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer-related venous thromboembolism, and highlights emerging anticoagulants and the possible anticancer effects of anticoagulants such as low molecular weight heparins.