Novel, antibacterial silicone biomaterials for the prevention of microbial adherence and infection in urinary catheters

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Effects of aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole versus clopidogrel and telmisartan on disability and cognitive function after recurrent stroke in patients with ischaemic stroke in the Prevention Regimen for Effectively Avoiding Second Strokes (PRoFESS) trial:a double-blind, active and placebo-controlled study

The treatment of ischaemic stroke with neuroprotective drugs has been unsuccessful, and whether these compounds can be used to reduce disability after recurrent stroke is unknown. The putative neuroprotective effects of antiplatelet compounds and the angiotensin II receptor antagonist telmisartan were investigated in the Prevention Regimen for Effectively Avoiding Second Strokes (PRoFESS) trial.

Vascular dementia:prevention and treatment

Vascular dementia (VaD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, second only to Alzheimer's disease (AD). Between 1% and 4% of people of 65 years of age suffer from VaD and the prevalence appears to double every 5-10 years after the age of 65.

The importance of validating the diagnosis of coronary heart disease when measuring secondary prevention:a cross-sectional study in general practice

To compare levels of recorded risk factors and drug treatment between patients with validated and non-validated diagnoses of coronary heart disease (CHD) in Northern Ireland.

La justice sociale dans la jurisprudence au Royaume-Uni

This chapter surveys the extent to which UK courts have developed the concept of social justice. It focuses on decisions reached in the areas of equality, welfare law, education, and health care, and concludes with a consideration of the extent to which UK judges consider that individuals should take personal responsibility for their own well-being.