the purpose of this study was to evaluate the early and late outcome after total correction of tetralogy of fallot (tof) in 101 consecutive patients with a mean age of 8.23 ± 4.90 years underwent repair of surgery at one institution between 1995 and 2006. forty two patients had initial palliative operations. a transannular patch was inserted in 60 (58.5%) patients. risk factors for operative mo...

BACKGROUND Although the incidence of precancerous conditions of the cervix has recently been increasing, prompt initial and long-term follow-up care can effectively reduce unnecessary morbidity and mortality. For example, the 4-year survival rates among those individuals at greatest risk for cervical cancer (i.e., minority women of low socioeconomic status) approach 95% with early detection. Wo...

The effectiveness of a genetics-based public health screening programs depend on the successful recruitment of subjects who qualify for intensified screening by virtue of a positive genetic test. Herein we compare the effectiveness of a mailed invitation and follow-up phone call for non-responding subjects and an initial invitation by telephone addressed to male BRCA1 mutation carriers for pros...

A physician/nurse collaborative team sought to determine whether a nurse-led telephone clinic (Teleclinic) could effectively and safely be used to follow patients with indolent and chronic hematological malignancies. Patients seen at their routine follow-up visit were assessed for eligibility for the Teleclinic, then referred to the pilot Teleclinic by their oncologist. Patients were interviewe...

Abstract Aim The primary objective is to ascertain if fracture clinic follow-up of simple, isolated fifth metatarsal fractures required, or discharging patients from Accident & Emergency and Minor Injury Units with clinical advice a contact number safe, cost-effective alternative. We also aim design protocol treatment pathway enable safe discharge patient-initiated (PIFU) where required. Me...

Background: The Prospective Study of Pravastatin in the Elderly at Risk (PROSPER) considered the benefits of pravastatin therapy and provided insights into cognitive decline/disability in older people but follow-up was short. Methods: We performed a feasibility study of 300 PROSPER recruits, 7 years after the trial finished. The subject’s general practitioner provided basic follow-up data. Tele...

OBJECTIVE To establish a baseline of national practice for follow-up after treatment for gynaecological cancer. DESIGN Questionnaire survey. SETTING Gynaecological cancer centres and units. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION UK PARTICIPANTS Members of the British Gynaecological Cancer Society and the National Forum of Gynaecological Oncology Nurses. INTERVENTIONS A questionnaire survey. OUTCOME ME...