The New Zealand medical journal
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To review the cost of healthcare utilisation by patients suffering from intractable angina, unsuitable for coronary revascularisation, before and after treatment with spinal cord stimulation. ⋯ Spinal cord stimulation is a cost-effective treatment for intractable angina pectoris.
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To describe the characteristics of patients who attended Christchurch Hospital's emergency department (ED) in 1998. ⋯ These findings are generally consistent with the few previously published descriptions of ED attendance in New Zealand and most overseas studies. ED attendance data have important implications for funders and providers of ED services and a national dataset should be established.
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To describe medical cover and medical presentations at the four-day 1999 Sweetwaters Music Festival, and make comparisons with other festivals. ⋯ Problems encountered were similar to other music festivals, with minor injuries predominant.
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To describe the characteristics of adult frequent attenders presenting to a major urban emergency department during a twelve month period. ⋯ This study's findings are generally consistent with those from two previous descriptions of frequent attenders. Evidence from overseas trials suggests that case management may provide the best outcomes for these patients, but further research is needed.