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This article reviews the emerging evidence on granulomatous mastitis and describes an updated approach to management.Ankle fractures are a common injury. Assessment should include looking at the mechanism of injury, comorbidities, associated injuries, soft tissue status and neurovascular status. Emergent reduction is required for clinically deformed ankles. Investigations should include plain radiographs and a computed tomography scan for more complex injuries or those with posterior malleolus involvement. An assessment of ankle stability determines treatment, taking into account comorbidities and preoperative mobility which need special consideration. Non-operative management includes splint or cast, allowing for early weightbearing when the ankle is stable. Operative management includes open reduction and internal fixation, intramedullary nailing (of the fibula and hindfoot) and external fixation. Syndemosis stabilisation includes suture button or screw fixation. The aim of treatment is to restore ankle stability and this article explores the current evidence in best practice.
Heart failure affects approximately 1 million people in the UK, adversely affecting quality of life, functional capacity and cognitive health. Tamoxifen Iron deficiency complicates heart failure in approximately 50% of patients. Giving intravenous ferric carboxymaltose has been shown to improve quality of life in patients with heart failure (New York Heart Association class and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire).

A quality improvement project was designed to assess the feasibility, safety and cost implications of establishing an intravenous iron service in the authors' centre.

Between July and December 2019 61 patients who were screened met the inclusion criteria and were administered intravenous ferric carboxymaltose. There were statistically significant improvements in ferritin levels (83.3 ug/litre to 433 ug/litre;
<0.0001), transferrin saturation (18% to 30%
<0.0001) and haemoglobin levels (126 g/litre to 135 g/litre;
<0.01). No demonstrable changes in New York Heart Association class or quality of life scores were noted. The overall financial impact for the trust was income generation of £14 665, a net income of £240 per patient.

Intravenous iron replacement with ferric carboxymaltose is safe and cost effective, and should be considered in eligible iron-deficient patients with symptomatic heart failure. Integration with another day case intravenous service represented the most logistically simple and economically viable method of service delivery.
Intravenous iron replacement with ferric carboxymaltose is safe and cost effective, and should be considered in eligible iron-deficient patients with symptomatic heart failure. Integration with another day case intravenous service represented the most logistically simple and economically viable method of service delivery.Haematuria is a common finding in children and can be macroscopic or microscopic. In contrast to adults, haematuria in children very rarely indicates an underlying malignant pathology. The differential diagnosis is broad, with the most common underlying causes being infection, glomerulonephritis and hypercalciuria. It is useful to distinguish between nephrological or upper urinary tract and lower urinary tract pathologies, as this will guide investigations and referral. This review discusses the causes of haematuria in the paediatric population.Perioperative medicine can pose myriad challenges to professionalism and ethical practice. Medicine is a science, but definite end points, and predictable results and outcomes do not consistently occur. There is the potential for error during all steps of a patient's assessment and treatment. Examination findings, laboratory investigations, diagnosis, plans for and outcomes of surgery and long-term outcomes can all be uncertain and/or not meet expectations. Factors including pressures in the workplace, conflicts, ego, prescribed guidelines and pathways, the need to achieve healthcare targets, desire for autonomy and need to maintain multidisciplinary involvement in patient care can lead to an environment in which it is challenging for professionalism and ethics to thrive.A referral from accident and emergency for a child with hip pain is a scenario commonly faced by orthopaedic juniors on call. The list of differentials is vast and can make assessment and diagnosis challenging, with severe consequences if diagnosis is delayed or missed. Three common causes of paediatric hip pain are septic arthritis, transient synovitis and osteomyelitis. These can all present as a child with atraumatic hip pain, irritability, fever and refusal to weight bear. Differentiating between them can be challenging. A thorough history and examination, combined with appropriate investigations and imaging, is essential. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to reducing irreversible secondary sequelae of joint destruction and long-term functional impairment.In 1971, some of the new advances that were set to change the field of general surgery included theories about the development of peptic ulcers, new treatments for varicose veins and pioneering work in the introduction of day case surgery.Epidurals are considered the gold standard for labour analgesia. The possibility of newer pumps reducing staff workload has reignited interest in the advantages of the intermittent bolus technique, but is this superior to a continuous epidural infusion?Burnout, mental health disorders and suicide are more common among doctors than the general population. Burnt-out doctors self-report increased rates of medical errors and the provision of suboptimal patient care. Surgeons in training are particularly at risk of burnout and are also less likely to seek professional support. Female surgical trainees have especially high rates of attrition, potentially because of issues surrounding childcare and motherhood. Several strategies to reduce burnout and promote resilience have been trialled among doctors. Schwartz rounds and mindfulness training have been shown to be effective, but only in those motivated to participate. A reduction in working hours has conflicting results, particularly among surgical trainees, which may be linked to the subsequent reduction in training opportunities, such as operative time and the ability to complete assessments. Early identification and targeted support of at-risk individuals is a potentially effective strategy that requires further research.
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