Publications by authors named "I McCafferty"
Article Synopsis
- - The new treatment method, Bleomycin ElectroScleroTherapy (BEST), uses bleomycin and electrical pulses to improve the treatment of vascular malformations, drawing parallels to electrochemotherapy for tumors.
- - A Current Operating Procedure (COP) is being developed to standardize BEST clinical practices, utilizing the Cliniporator device for electrical stimulation, and following European guidelines for safety and efficacy.
- - The protocol outlines specific requirements and recommends two technical approaches based on the type of lesion and available resources: one using ultrasound guidance and the other combining ultrasound with fluoroscopy.
Aims: There is no comprehensive data collection outlining the numbers and types of interventional radiology (IR) procedures in the United Kingdom. Similarly, limited data are available on the IR facilities and workforce within the National Health Services (NHS) trusts. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the number/type of IR procedures, facilities, and workforces across England and Wales.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims And Method: In 2021, Solent NHS Trust advertised for a fully remote consultant psychiatrist to meet increasing clinical demand. This pilot scheme was evaluated to determine its success. The job applications underwent content analysis, recruitment and support staff were interviewed, and in-depth rolling interviews were conducted with the three now-employed virtual psychiatrists.
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