A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Boxer’s fractures are common hand injuries, but their management vari
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Interventions that could prevent the debilitating effects of death anxiety and improve staff’
Assessment and management of pain in pre-hospital care settings are i
Traditionally, healthcare professionals have been expected to acquire
A significant body of research suggests there is a correlation betwee
Acute meniscal knee injuries can lead to instability of the joint if
The causes of febrile convulsions are usually benign.
There is evidence to suggest that the use of mild induced hypothermia
Distal limb fractures are common presentations to emergency departmen
Around 302,000 people with soft-tissue ankle injuries present to UK e
History taking and physical examination of patients who present with
Blunt abdominal trauma is common following major traumatic injury but
Accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones are normal variants of bone development. In foot and ankle X-rays these bones can appear similar to, or can obscure, fractures, which makes the X-rays difficult to interpret.
As the number of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria rises, it becomes crucial that decisions about the use of antibiotics are based on sound evidence.
Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain, is a self-limiting condition exacerbated by weight bearing after episodes at rest that usually resolves within 12 months after conservative treatment.
Only one species of venomous snake, the adder, is indigenous to the UK, but many people keep venomous snakes as pets and others travel to places, such as the United States, where a wider variety of venomous snakes can be found.
A common complaint in children, abdominal pain can be clinically challenging for healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat.
As population mobility and global interconnectedness increase, and more people travel to tropical regions, the risk of importing infectious diseases has become higher than ever before.
