Irish journal of medical science
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Combined rhegmatogenous retinal and choroidal detachment (CRRCD) is a rare phenomenon. It is important that CRRCD is recognised preoperatively so that corticosteroids may be administered as this may make repair surgery easier to do. ⋯ These 3 patients had good anatomical and functional results following surgery for CRRCD. All patients had visual acuity of 6/18 or better at last review.
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The effect of exercise on disease-free survival and overall survival in patients with breast cancer.
Positive effects of exercise in cancer patients have been reported. ⋯ Exercise was associated with decreased relapse and mortality rates in patients with BC. Therefore, exercise should be recommended to BC patients as a significant component of the treatment.
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International evidence indicates that about 10% of people with alcohol dependence will seek and commence treatment each year. Based upon Irish estimates of prevalence of dependence, a target of 690.0 treated cases per 100,000 population per annum is expected. ⋯ Despite high rates of alcohol consumption and dependence, the rate of treatment entry nationally is sub-optimal, although there are wide geographic variations. There is a need to better understand the reasons for low treatment entry rates in Ireland for people with alcohol dependence. Monitoring and surveillance play a key role in measuring the successful efforts to reduce the harm of alcohol.
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The World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic on the 11 March 2020 resulting in implementation of methods to contain viral spread, including curtailment of all elective and non-emergent interventions. Many institutions have experienced changes in rostering practices and redeployment of trainees to non-surgical services. Examinations, study days, courses, and conferences have been cancelled. These changes have the potential to significantly impact the education and training of surgical trainees. ⋯ Surgical training and education have been significantly impacted in light of COVID-19. This is likely to continue to fluctuate in line with subsequent waves. Significant efforts have to be made to enable trainees to meet educational and operative targets.