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All publications by 'Mavinamane S'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Staff

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St Helens and Knowsley Hospital Staff - Publications pre April 2024

Treatment options for management of gout

​ Lee, WP; Mavinamane, S. (2014).  Treatment options for management of gout . GM: Midlife & Beyond. 44 (9), 39-42  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Basal cell carcinoma

​   Pinto, R; Mavinamane, S. (2014). Basal cell carcinoma: diagnosis and management. GM: Midlife & Beyond. 44 (5), 33-35  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Acquired haemophilia A

​ Jacob, A; Mavinamane, S. (2014).  Acquired haemophilia A as a cause of recurrent bleeding episodes in the elderly . British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 75 (5), 294-95.    

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Stroke mimics - A case of viral encephalitis

​ Introduction Stroke causes significant morbidity and mortality. In the UK it accounts for up to 11% of deaths annually, with over 56,000 deaths occurring in England and Wales in 1999. Stroke typically presents with focal neurological deficits including speech disturbance and limb weakness, consistent with vascular territory involved. However, in some cases, this..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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The masquerade of myasthenia gravis

Objective Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition characterised by fatigable muscle weakness. It may present as a bulbar palsy and can mimic a cerebrovascular event. We report a case of myasthenia gravis presenting in a 69 year old which initially presented as stroke. Case presentation A 69 year old male was admitted..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Acquired haemophilia A in an elderly patient

​ Background Acquired haemophilia A is a rare condition that can have potentially life-threatening consequences. We report a case of acquired haemophilia A in an elderly patient who had presented to hospital with recurrent bleeding episodes. Case presentation A 73 year old female nursing home resident with advanced dementia and previous stroke..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Proton pump inhibitors

​ Objective Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescribing has increased dramatically over recent years and has significant cost implications. It is estimated that up to two-thirds of PPI prescriptions are inappropriate and costs the National Health Service approximately 100 million in unnecessary PPI prescribing. PPIs are associated with serious adverse effects including clostridium..

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Mavinamane S

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Brown Bowel Syndrome

​ Brown bowel syndrome, as described by Stamp and Evans (1987), is a rare disorder of lipofuscin accumulation in intestinal smooth muscle which has been described in association with vitamin E deficiency. Asher, C and Mavinamane, S. (2013).  Brown Bowel Syndrome . British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 74 (2), 111 

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Asher C, Mavinamane S

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Purple Urine Bag

​ Asher, C; Mavinamane, S. (2012).  A case of purple urine bag syndrome . European Geriatric Medicine. 3 (3), 179-80  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Asher C, Mavinamane S

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St Helens Community Staff

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Halton Community Staff

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North West Boroughs Community Health Staff

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