scholarly journals An epidemiological survey on the prevalence of equine peripheral dental caries in the United Kingdom and possible risk factors for its development

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 480-485 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Borkent ◽  
R. J. M. Reardon ◽  
G. McLachlan ◽  
S. Smith ◽  
P. M. Dixon
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Epidemiological Survey ◽  
The United Kingdom

scholarly journals Augmented renal clearance: a retrospective, cohort study of urinary creatinine clearance in critically ill patients in the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 030006052110155
Author(s):  
Brian W Johnston ◽  
David Perry ◽  
Martyn Habgood ◽  
Miland Joshi ◽  
Anton Krige
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Creatinine Clearance ◽  
Renal Clearance ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Apache Ii ◽  
Apache Ii Score ◽  
Augmented Renal Clearance ◽  
Urinary Creatinine ◽  
The United Kingdom

Objective Augmented renal clearance (ARC) is associated with sub-therapeutic antibiotic, anti-epileptic, and anticoagulant serum concentrations leading to adverse patient outcomes. We aimed to describe the prevalence and associated risk factors for ARC development in a large, single-centre cohort in the United Kingdom. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study of critically unwell patients admitted to intensive care between 2014 and 2016. Urinary creatinine clearance was used to determine the ARC prevalence during the first 7 days of admission. Repeated measures logistic regression was used to determine risk factors for ARC development. Results The ARC prevalence was 47.0% (95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 44.3%–49.7%). Age, sex, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score, and sepsis diagnosis were significantly associated with ARC. ARC was more prevalent in younger vs. older (odds ratio [OR] 0.95 [95%CI: 0.94–0.96]), male vs. female (OR 0.32 [95%CI: 0.26–0.40]) patients with lower vs. higher APACHE II scores (OR 0.94 [95%CI: 0.92–0.96]). Conclusions This patient group probably remains unknown to many clinicians because measuring urinary creatinine clearance is not usually indicated in this group. Clinicians should be aware of the ARC risk in this group and consider measurement of urinary creatinine clearance.

scholarly journals Risk factors and comorbidity of ICD‐11 PTSD and complex PTSD: Findings from a trauma‐exposed population based sample of adults in the United Kingdom

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 887-894 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanos Karatzias ◽  
Philip Hyland ◽  
Aoife Bradley ◽  
Marylène Cloitre ◽  
Neil P. Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Complex Ptsd ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Exposed Population

scholarly journals Risk factors for toxoplasmosis in pregnant women in Kent, United Kingdom

2005 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 475-483 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Q. NASH ◽  
S. CHISSEL ◽  
J. JONES ◽  
F. WARBURTON ◽  
N. Q. VERLANDER
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Immune Status ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Raw Meat ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Childhood Home ◽  
The 1960S

The aim of this study was to establish the relative importance of various risk factors for toxoplasmosis in a United Kingdom antenatal population. Toxoplasma immune status was determined by an immunoassay and linked to a questionnaire exploring dietary and environmental exposure to toxoplasmosis. The overall seroprevalence found was 9·1% (172/1897). A significantly higher seroprevalence was associated with rural location of the childhood home, childhood home in Europe excluding the United Kingdom, feeding a dog raw meat and increased age. A non-significant higher prevalence of toxoplasmosis was observed in women who had lived with a cat or kitten as a child. In contrast to recent European studies only weak associations between diet and toxoplasmosis were found. Gardening activity was not associated with seropositivity but a non-significant lower seroprevalence was seen in gardeners who always wore gloves. This study confirms that toxoplasma prevalence in the United Kingdom has continued to decline since the 1960s. The increasing seroprevalence with age found in this study, highlights the continuing need to educate women of childbearing age about the risk factors for toxoplasmosis.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial resistance risk factors and characterisation of faecal E. coli isolated from healthy Labrador retrievers in the United Kingdom

2015 ◽  
Vol 119 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa M. Schmidt ◽  
Gina L. Pinchbeck ◽  
Tim Nuttall ◽  
Neil McEwan ◽  
Susan Dawson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Resistance Risk ◽  
E Coli ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Labrador Retrievers

Is failure to provide venous thromboprophylaxis negligent?

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 186-191 ◽  
Author(s):  
J R H Scurr ◽  
J H Scurr
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
United Kingdom ◽  
Venous Thromboembolism ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Expert Witness ◽  
Surgical Patients ◽  
Vascular Surgeon ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Is Failure

Objectives: To report the outcome of 100 consecutive medicolegal claims referred to one of the authors (1990–2003) following the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the experience of a vascular surgeon acting as an expert witness in the United Kingdom. Results: Prophylaxis had been provided to 43 claimants with risk factors, who, unfortunately, still developed a VTE and alleged negligence. Twenty-nine claims involved patients who had not received prophylaxis because they were at low risk. In 25/28 claims where no prophylaxis was provided, despite identifiable VTE risk factors, the claim was successful. Claimants who developed a VTE that had been managed incorrectly were successful whether they had received prophylaxis or not. Settlement amounts, where disclosed, are reported. Conclusions: Failure to perform a risk assessment and to provide appropriate venous thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients is considered negligent. Clinicians looking after all hospitalized patients who are not assessing their patients' risk for VTE and/or not providing appropriate prophylaxis are at risk of being accused of negligence.

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