Publications by authors named "A Colin"

Objectives: Alcohol places a significant burden on the NHS, yet uptake of cost-effective approaches remains low. Digital interventions may overcome some barriers to delivery. The Drink Less app has evidence of being effective at supporting heavier drinkers to reduce their alcohol intake.

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Rare dermatological diseases cause great difficulties for sufferers. They impact their lives through visibility, pain, restrictive care and sometimes serious complications. This article describes the management of three rare dermatological diseases by caregivers trained and sensitized to these pathologies in centers of reference for rare dermatological diseases.

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Objectives: The assessment of correct positioning of central venous catheters (CVC) is of major concern to avoid complications.Vascular access associations have established the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ) as the most appropriate CVC tip location. Among the different chest X-ray (CXR) landmarks proposed for assessing tip position relative to the CAJ, only the pericardial reflection lies in the same plane as the vascular structures assessed.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study identifies the significant long-term psychological and quality-of-life impacts on adults diagnosed with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), beyond the well-documented physical effects.
  • - Through in-depth interviews with 18 adults, two main themes emerged: 'Psychosocial Impacts' and 'Chronicity of Sequelae', highlighting how SJS/TEN changes patients' views on life and affects their overall well-being.
  • - The research concludes that understanding the chronic nature of SJS/TEN is crucial for improving patient care and emphasizes the need for better psychological support and coordinated healthcare pathways after hospital discharge.
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In recent years, the energy generated by the salinity gradient has become a subject of growing interest as a source of renewable energy. One of the most widely used processes is reverse electrodialysis (RED), based on the use of ion exchange membranes and Faradaic electrodes. However, the use of real salt solutions containing mixtures of divalent and monovalent ions in the RED process results in a significant loss of recovered power, compared with salt solutions containing only monovalent ions.

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