The risk of harm whilst waiting for varicose veins procedure.

Introduction: Varicose veins (VV) negatively impact quality of life (QoL) and have risks of major complications including bleeding, ulceration and phlebitis. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the VSGBI (Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland) and GIRFT (Get It Right First Time) classified VVs as lowest priority for intervention.

Objective: This study aims to determine harm caused and the impact on the QoL on patients waiting for their VVs procedures for more than 1 year.

Outcomes of Sub-threshold Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Undergoing Surveillance in Patients Aged 85 Years or Over.

Objective: Despite an increasing elderly population there is limited evidence regarding the surveillance and management of small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) in octogenarians. This study investigated outcomes of patients aged ≥85 years undergoing AAA surveillance to identify whether discontinuation of surveillance might be safe.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of all patients aged 85 years undergoing surveillance with a small (30-54 mm) AAA between January 2007 and November 2017.

Correlation of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and electronic medical record alerts with incidence among surgical patients.

Background: Venous thromboembolism events are potentially preventable adverse events. We investigated the effect of interruptions and delays in pharmacologic prophylaxis on venous thromboembolism incidence. Additionally, we evaluated the utility of electronic medical record alerts for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.

Flea control in cats: new concepts and the current armoury.

Practical Relevance: Flea allergic dermatitis is one of the most common skin diseases of cats presented for veterinary attention. It is therefore important for the practitioner to be able to design an appropriate flea management plan for their patients.

Clinical Challenges: There is no 'one size fits all' flea control programme for cats.