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Lung Transplantation for Interstitial Lung Disease: A Northern Ireland Cohort Study

Lung transplantation (LTx) is the definitive treatment for advanced fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD), but referral timing remains challenging. Data on outcomes of Northern Ireland (NI) patients referred for LTx are limited. In this multicentre retrospective cohort study,...

Abdominal aortic calcification in patients receiving maintenance haemodialysis: prevalence and associated factors at a tertiary care centre

Abstract Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly those receiving maintenance haemodialysis, are at increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, partly due to vascular calcification. Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) is a simple radiogra...

‘Waiting poorly’ for hip and knee arthroplasty – unmet needs and lack of support while waiting for surgery

Aims In socialized health systems, prolonged waiting times for hip and knee arthroplasty lead to progressive decline in patients’ health-related quality of life. This multicentre study aimed to evaluate patients’ experience of the information, advice, and support received during...

Co‐Designing a Prototype Education and Training Intervention for Healthcare Professionals Working in Community Laryngectomy Care: An Experience‐Based Co‐Design Study

INTRODUCTION: Evidence indicates that people with a laryngectomy often perceive community healthcare professionals as less knowledgeable than hospital-based clinicians. Some individuals also report feeling more skilled than the professionals supporting them at home. This highligh...

Cytomegalovirus Latency Fuels Inflammation Following Myocardial Infarction

BACKGROUND: Epidemiological studies have consistently associated cytomegalovirus (CMV) seropositivity with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. However, the mechanisms by which cytomegalovirus infection impacts pathophysiology in the heart remain poorly understood. In this study, we...