Delayed cord clamping with stabilisation at all preterm births - feasibility and efficacy of a low cost technique.

Objectives: Meta-analysis data suggests that Delayed cord clamping (DCC) in preterm infants is associated with a 32% reduction in mortality. Reported rates of this intervention are low, particularly for caesarean deliveries. Perceived difficulties providing respiratory support and thermal care during DCC may be barriers to implementation of this intervention.

The significance of DNA mismatch repair genes in the diagnosis and management of periocular sebaceous cell carcinoma and Muir-Torre syndrome.

Objective: The aims of this study were to determine the significance of expression of DNA mismatch repair proteins in detecting systemic malignancies in a series of patients with periocular sebaceous cell carcinoma and to determine the clinical characteristics and frequency of Muir-Torre syndrome in this cohort.

Design: The study was a retrospective non-comparative interventional case series.

Participants: 31 patients with histologically proven sebaceous cell carcinoma of the eyelid participated in the study.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of oral Beta-blockade in patients for coronary computed tomographic angiography.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of oral medications in lowering the resting heart rate (HR) for coronary computed tomographic angiography (CTA).

Background: The protocol of premedication for cardiac CTA is variable in terms of type, dose, route, and timing of administration.

Methods: Nursing records were retrospectively reviewed in 238 consecutive patients having coronary CTA and 217 patients evaluated for type and amount of oral medication administered.

Current trends in the management of heart disease in pregnancy.

Background: The management of heart disease in pregnancy is highly specialized. Guidelines are based on observational studies. This paper describes our experience of these patients, including adverse cardiac events, adherence to guidelines, and areas of suboptimal management.