British journal of hospital medicine
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Thromboembolism in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal mortality. Pregnancy, particularly caesarean section, increases the risk of thrombosis. This article discusses the risk factors, the drugs used and the indications for prophylaxis of thromboembolism in pregnancy.
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The myth of market testing is that it leads to low prices and correspondingly low quality services. If so, why have trust managers extended the initiative from the three services that are compulsory to market test, to well over 80 services? Could it be that it offers a practical and proven way to determine the best way of meeting service needs? Is it a process clinicians should fear, or is it one where clinicians have a useful and positive role to play?
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Compliance is an important factor when choosing drug therapy for chronic illnesses such as prostate cancer. Antiandrogens can be used, either in combination with medical castration or as monotherapy, to treat prostate cancer. In selecting appropriate therapy, drug-related factors which might influence compliance need to be considered.