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The clinical performance of metal-on-metal as an articulation surface in total hip replacement.
... priority = {2}, title = {The clinical performance of metal-on-metal as an articulation surface in total hip replacement.}, url = volume = {25}, year = {2005} } TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:6112363 L3 - ... Comment?
Neo-capsule tissue reactions in metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty.
Abstract BACKGROUND: Modern-generation metal-on-metal articulations have a high wear resistance and may therefore be able to improve the long-term performance of artificial joints. Comment?
Th1 type lymphocyte reactivity to metals in patients with total hip arthroplasty.
Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: All prostheses with metallic components release metal debris that can potentially activate the immune system. Comment?
New medical centre will make life easier
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NHS patients in the Droitwich area now have access to specialist consultant care on their doorstep in the same building where they see their GP. Comment?
A bed at Mater Dei costs be...
... not cheap either: an operation to remove an appendix costs about 1,503, a cataract operation about 705 and a hip replacement could cost as much as 4,800, figures seen by The Times show. Thousands of tests are carried out every day at hospital; ... Comment?
Recession expected to slow medical tourism's growth
Lots of Americans continue to travel overseas for dental and cosmetic surgeries, as well as knee or hip replacements, but at least one research firm expects the recession to temporarily slow the astronomical growth rates that the medical tourism industry had enjoyed. Comment?
We are proud to have introduced Brompton folding bikes to Portland on the day we opened, having used them ourselves for nearly a decade. Comment?
Telemedicine reimbursement issue raised
There were mixed feelings about the use of telemedicine for consultation purposes as some doctors are concerned about the reimbursement. Comment?
Trip to France for 108-year-old birthday girl
A remarkable Carrick on Suir lady will take a trip to France this Friday to pick up some duty free to celebrate her 108th birthday. Comment?
Getahn Ward: Recession expected to slow medical tourism's growth
Lots of Americans continue to travel overseas for dental and cosmetic surgeries, as well as knee or hip replacements, but at least one research firm expects the recession to temporarily slow the astronomical growth rates that the medical tourism industry had enjoyed. Comment?
NHS pays 1m to help grit council's roads
Under the deal County Durham Primary Care Trust will give Durham County Council 500,000 a year for the next two winters to cover 35 miles of bus routes. Comment?
Antibiotic Overuse Threatens Modern Medicine, Experts Say
Overuse of antibiotics in Europe is building widespread resistance and threatening to halt vital medical treatments such as hip replacements, intensive care for premature babies and cancer therapies, health experts say. Comment?
Flu overload cancels Ottawa surgeries
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The Ottawa Hospital has been forced to cancel 112 surgeries originally scheduled between Oct. Comment?
Orthopedic Surgeons to Discuss Joint Pain, Hip and Knee Replacements
... Arizona Orthopaedic Associates was the first practice in the state of Arizona to implement the anterior hip replacement, a minimally invasive procedure that increases mobility and decreases recovery time. The orthopedic surgeons will speak to the ... Comment?
GPs told to cut antibiotics use
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs. Comment?
GPs told to cut antibiotics use - PA
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs. Comment?
GPs 'must cut use of antibiotics'
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GPs are once again being warned to cut back on the number of antibiotics they prescribe. Comment?
GPs told not to prescribe antibiotics for coughs and colds
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Family doctors are to be told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds because overuse is contributing to the spread of hospital bugs and putting vital treatments under threat. Comment?
Doctors told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds to...
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Doctors are being warned not to prescribe antibiotics for simple coughs and colds due to a rise in the spread of hospital bugs. Comment?
GPs told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds
Family doctors are to be told to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds because overuse is contributing to the spread of hospital bugs and putting vital treatments under threat. Comment?