Publications by authors named "Benedict Lyle Phillips"
Antibody incompatible transplantation (AIT) may be an only option for highly sensitized patients. Severe form of early antibody mediated rejection (AMR) adversely affects graft survival after AIT. The aim of this study was to identify individuals at risk of AMR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSimultaneous pancreas and kidney (SPK) transplantation, in uremic women with insulin-dependent diabetes, increases the chance of a successful pregnancy and minimizes the risk to infants. The aim of this study was to document pregnancy and explore the challenges in this cohort of women. Retrospective analysis of women who underwent pancreas transplantation between January 1, 1998 and 8 January, 2019 was conducted.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: We assessed the effect of recipient body mass index (BMI) on the outcomes of renal transplantation and the management of obese patients with end-stage renal disease across the UK.
Methods: We analyzed data of 25539 adult renal transplants (2007-2016) from the UK Transplant Registry. Patients were divided in BMI groups [underweight: < 18.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines how mobile learning (mLearning) devices, like tablets and smartphones, affect medical students' studying habits and attitudes while interacting with clinicians and patients in clinical settings.
- - Over three years, 275 medical students were given iPad minis during their rotations, with feedback collected through questionnaires before and after using the devices.
- - Results indicated that mLearning devices improved students' perceived efficiency and confirmed some positive views about their use, although internet access remained a significant barrier to their full effectiveness.