Irish journal of medical science
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Endoscopic surveillance of patients with Barrett's oesophagus is recommended to detect early carcinoma. The practice patterns of endoscopists since the publication of more recent management guidelines remain unknown. ⋯ Most endoscopists in Ireland do not adhere to recent guidelines in their management of Barrett's oesophagus. Surgical endoscopists perform surveillance more frequently than their medical colleagues.
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This paper cites the development of the principles of photoelastic stress analysis, contemporary to the life of Samuel Haughton. Subsequent studies of bone and joint replacements are discussed, with reference to hypotheses regarding bone, including the coincidence of trabecular structure with principal stresses. Issues regarding assumptions of homogeneous and isotropic properties in photoelastic modelling are acknowledged. ⋯ Photoelastic analysis offers novel solutions to studies in biomechanics, which are facilitated by contemporary modelling materials.
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Wound botulism occurs as a consequence of inoculation of Clostridium botulinum spores into a wound. ⋯ Physicians should be aware of the association of botulism in injecting drug users, particularly in Ireland.
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Suicidal behaviour has become recognised as a major public health problem. ⋯ There are striking differences between the patterns of fatal and non-fatal suicidal behaviour in Ireland, which should be considered in prevention initiatives.