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Research Development
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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