BACKGROUND Domestic accidental deaths constitute a public health burden in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. This study is aimed at highlighting this public health burden. OBJECTIVE This is study is aimed at highlighting this public health burden. DESIGN A six year retrospective study using mortuary records. SETTING University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcout, Nigeria. ...

PURPOSE Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and often aggressive skin cancer. Typically, surgery is the primary treatment. Postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) is often recommended to improve local control. It is unclear whether PORT is indicated in patients with favorable Stage IA head and neck (HN) MCC. METHODS AND MATERIALS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 46 low-risk HN MCC ca...

Over two million containers crossed the docks at Sydney’s Port Botany in 2011/12; a figure that is forecast to increase more than threefold by the end of the next decade. To cope with such large growth in volumes, the New South Wales (NSW) State Government plans to double rail mode share at the port by the year 2020. Conventional wisdom from industry and the media says that existing infrastruct...

Over two million containers crossed the docks at Sydney’s Port Botany in 2011/12; a figure that is forecast to increase more than threefold by the end of the next decade. To cope with such large growth in volumes, the New South Wales (NSW) State Government plans to double rail mode share at the port by the year 2020. Conventional wisdom from industry and the media says that existing infrastruct...

OBJECTIVE VATS using the conventional three ports is currently the technique of choice for blebectomy/bullectomy for spontaneous pneumothorax. However, the procedure has recently been shown to have neurological complications related to the port sites. Uniportal VATS has recently been proposed as an alternative to conventional three-port VATS. It is anticipated that the single incision will pred...

OBJECTIVES The severely calcified so-called porcelain aorta is one of the most dangerous and challenging findings in patients requiring coronary bypass surgery. Several techniques and technologies have been invented to handle this potentially lethal disease. We report on our initial experience with the PAS-Port® automated proximal clampless anastomotic device (Cardica, Inc., Redwood City, CA, U...

Despite efficient carbon monitoring system and the commercialization of battery technology for intra-port transportation, port management are found not adopting these environmental yet costly equipments. Port authority who regulates environmental policies lacks leverage to impose tangible reduction on emission through concession. This model integrates sustainability into port equipment expansio...

implantable ports are used for intravenous infusion therapy and play an important role in management of oncology patients. these ports are best suited for patients requiring long-term therapy (>4 weeks). implanted ports provide reliable venous access protect peripheral access increase patients’ comfort through reducing repeated and difficult vein punctures allow for safe and comfortable adminis...