Publications by authors named "M Wain"
Article Synopsis
- This project gathered experts to create guidelines for treating a skin condition called pediatric Mycosis fungoides (MF), which is different from how adults are treated.
- They talked about important factors that go beyond just measuring the size of the disease, like itching, how it affects daily life, and feelings of worry or embarrassment.
- The team made 10 recommendations for managing both early and advanced stages of pediatric MF, but they still need more information on how to treat the later stages properly.
Advanced stage (IIB-IVB) Mycosis Fungoides (MF) and Sezary Syndrome (SS) have a poor prognosis with median survival <5 years. We report long-term outcomes of a non-myeloablative allogeneic stem cell transplantation regimen consisting of total skin electron beam therapy, total lymphoid irradiation and antithymocyte globulin. Our prospective cohort consisted of 41 patients with a higher proportion of MF (34MF, 7SS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aims: Postoperative pulmonary complications occur in half of patients with perioperative COVID-19 and are associated with high mortality. The Royal College of Surgeons of England published guidance on recovery of surgical services during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. One part of this toolkit looked at unique considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular the risk of contracting COVID-19 while in the hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAims Emergency laparotomies (ELs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Delays to the theater are inevitably associated with worse outcomes. Higher mortality has been reported with admissions over the weekend.
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