Treatment for Constipation-An Online Search. Readability and Quality of Online Patient Resources.

To evaluate the readability and quality of online patient information regarding treatment for constipation in the English language. By utilizing the Google © website, the keyword "treatment for chronic constipation" was searched. Each webpage was assessed by 2 authors independently for readability using both the Gunning Fog Index (GFI) and the Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES).

Utilization of the Revised American College of Rheumatology (rACR) Scoring to Avoid Unnecessary Temporal Artery Biopsies-A Case Series.

Introduction: The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, and more recently the revised ACR criteria (rACR), are a scoring system developed to aid in the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Our aim was to investigate the value of the non-biopsy criteria of the original ACR criteria and rACR criteria to predict GCA, and investigate the utilization of such scores to avoid biopsy when a very high or very low likelihood of a positive temporal artery biopsy TAB was predicted. Method: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 59 patients undergoing TAB from 2013 to 2017 in Beaumont Hospital, a tertiary referral centre in Dublin, Ireland.

Evaluation of wavelength ranges and tissue depth probed by diffuse reflectance spectroscopy for colorectal cancer detection.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer worldwide and the second most deadly. Recent research efforts have focused on developing non-invasive techniques for CRC detection. In this study, we evaluated the diagnostic capabilities of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) for CRC detection by building 6 classification models based on support vector machines (SVMs).

Arteriovenous Fistula for dialysis - Let's Google it. Readability and quality of online information.

Background: This study evaluated the readability and quality of information regarding arteriovenous (AV) fistula for dialysis on the Internet in the English language.

Study Design: Using Google© search, the keywords "AV Fistula for dialysis" were searched. The top 75 ranking sites were analyzed.

Six-year review of traumatic brain injury in a regional trauma unit: demographics, contributing factors and service provision in Ireland.

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a significant burden of care for acute surgical services, particularly in the absence of on-site neurosurgical cover or sufficient post-acute rehabilitation facilities. We examine factors contributing to TBI, prolonged lengths of stay (LoS) and implications for hospital resources. Long-term outcomes are assessed.

Breast reconstruction post mastectomy- Let's Google it. Accessibility, readability and quality of online information.

Introduction: This study evaluated the readability, accessibility and quality of information pertaining to breast reconstruction post mastectomy on the Internet in the English language.

Methods: Using the Google search engine the keywords "Breast reconstruction post mastectomy" were searched for. We analyzed the top 75 sites.

International, Expert-Based, Consensus Statement Regarding the Management of Acute Diverticulitis.

Importance: This Delphi study provides consensus related to many aspects of acute diverticulitis and identifies other areas in need of research.

Objective: To generate an international, expert-based, consensus statement to address controversies in the management of acute diverticulitis.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This study was conducted using the Delphi technique from April 3 through October 21, 2014.

Surgical management of great saphenous vein varicose veins: A meta-analysis.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to synthesise the available evidence of randomised controlled trials comparing endovenous laser therapy to traditional open surgery, high ligation and stripping, for the treatment of great saphenous vein varicose veins in terms of clinical effectiveness, patient satisfaction and peri-operative complications.

Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and the Cochrane library were searched to identify eligible studies. All randomised controlled trials comparing endovenous laser therapy to high ligation and stripping that used ultrasound examination as an outcome measure and had follow up of one year or more were included.

Transatlantic peer-to-peer learning: an initial feasibility analysis.

Introduction: Peer-to-peer learning is a well-established learning modality, which has been shown to improve learning outcomes, with positive implications for clinical practice. The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the feasibility of linking students from North America and Europe with a peer-to-peer learning approach.

Methods: Face and content validity studies were completed on the previously designed and validated online repository http://www.

Successful laparoscopic management of an incarcerated obturator hernia.

Obturator hernia is a rare pelvic hernia that occurs primarily in multiparous, elderly (>70 years of age), thin females. This case highlights the successful laparoscopic mesh repair of an incarcerated obturator hernia in an octogenarian. The authors report a case of an incarcerated obturator hernia in an elderly female with subsequent high-grade small bowel and its successful laparoscopic operative management.