Publications by authors named "W A Liston"
An investigation of routes to cancer diagnosis in 10 international jurisdictions, as part of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership: survey development and implementation.
BMJ Open
July 2016
Objectives: This paper describes the methods used in the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership Module 4 Survey (ICBPM4) which examines time intervals and routes to cancer diagnosis in 10 jurisdictions. We present the study design with defining and measuring time intervals, identifying patients with cancer, questionnaire development, data management and analyses.
Design And Setting: Recruitment of participants to the ICBPM4 survey is based on cancer registries in each jurisdiction.
Background: Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis, with just 40% of patients surviving 5 years. We designed this trial to establish the effect of early detection by screening on ovarian cancer mortality.
Methods: In this randomised controlled trial, we recruited postmenopausal women aged 50-74 years from 13 centres in National Health Service Trusts in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Background: Invasive mucormycosis or aspergillosis is a life-threatening infection. The disease typically occurs in immunocompromised patients (e.g.
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- Postpartum hemorrhage is a critical situation that may require surgeons to act quickly, but many lack adequate training or knowledge in this area due to limited exposure in surgical residency programs.
- This manuscript aims to provide a focused review and a management algorithm for surgeons, aided by an extensive literature review and expert opinions across related fields.
- The proposed algorithm outlines a systematic approach for surgeons to manage postpartum hemorrhage effectively, encouraging better-informed responses in emergencies.
Background: To manage the influx of patients with predominately extremity injuries from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), our center was required to transform from a nontrauma academic hospital to a trauma hospital by using a multidisciplinary approach.
Study Design: A retrospective chart review was performed of casualties from OIF who were received over 14 months.
Results: A total of 313 casualties were received.