Most mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract are currently classified as
gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Gastrointestinal stromal tumors are diagnosed by …

One thousand and one men, aged 35-65 years, were identified from the age-sex register of
one group general practice. Over four years 900 men were visited at home and asked …

BACKGROUND There is considerable debate regarding the relationship between
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and hypertension. It is unclear whether OSA is an …

Aims: To establish whether subjects with previous evidence of sleep apnoea prior to
adenotonsillectomy continue to have evidence of narrower upper airways during sleep, 12 …

OBJECTIVE--To establish whether a history of snoring or the degree of overnight
hypoxaemia is an important independent predictor of systemic blood pressure. DESIGN …

Study Objectives To assess whether MRI detectable evidence of silent cerebrovascular
disease is more prevalent in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) when compared to …

Purpose Single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has been demonstrated to be a
feasible alternative to multiport laparoscopy, but concerns over port-site incisional hernias …

Abstract Over a 2-yr period, 3 patients with metastatic liver disease presented with a clinical
course compatible with fulminant hepatic failure. The course was characterized by …

Degrees of sleep apnoea and daytime sleepiness are quite common in community
populations. However the relationship between the two is poor, although sleepiness does …

BACKGROUND: It has been suggested that snoring alone, without conventional sleep
apnoea or hypopnoea, may disrupt sleep and produce substantial daytime …