Clinicians' experiences of learning to use eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy with people with intellectual disabilities: A qualitative study.

Background: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) is a NICE recommended treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder within the general population. Ongoing research is now investigating the use of EMDR for individuals with intellectual disability. Alongside quantitative research efforts, it is beneficial to explore the qualitative experience of clinicians adopting EMDR in their practice.

Epidemiology and management of a bovine brucellosis cluster in Northern Ireland.

An epidemiological investigation was undertaken of 41 bovine brucellosis outbreaks that occurred within a 10-month period, in a region where eradication measures appeared to be succeeding. The primary outbreak comprised three herds with significant within-herd spread and a high probability of multiple abortions. Direct contact between cattle at pasture was the most likely means of between-herd transmission for most (71%) outbreaks, with an attack rate of 28.

Visual problems as a result of brain damage in children.

Affected children include those with cerebral palsy, who may or may not have learning difficulties, and those with profound brain damage causing cerebral blindness

Anterior segment ischaemia with giant cell arteritis.

Case Report: A 69-year-old male presented with bilateral blurred vision, left periocular pain, and headache. Ocular examination revealed a right optic neuropathy and left anterior segment ischaemia. An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) raised suspicion of giant cell arteritis (GCA), which was confirmed by temporal artery biopsy.

Improving hand-washing performance - a crossover study of hand-washing in the orthopaedic department.

Introduction: Effective hand-washing is essential for reducing the spread of infection in hospitals. We aimed to evaluate hand-washing performance of hospital personnel and to determine if this could be improved by education.

Materials And Methods: A total of 55 personnel working in the orthopaedic department were asked to clean their hands using an alcohol gel containing a clear fluorescent substance.