The Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life is a validated muscle disease specific measure of quality of life developed from the experiences of patients with muscle disease and can be used for individuals or large samples.
While there may be compelling reasons to reduce reliance on patients, cadavers, and animals for surgical training, none of the methods of simulated training has yet been shown to be better than other forms of surgical training.
Thirty-eight patients with particularly troublesome irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) were selected for trial on a 2-week exclusion diet. Eighteen patients improved dramatically and, with two exceptions, subsequently identified foods to which they were intolerant. Follow-up by postal questionnaire showed that at least 10 were still following their dietary restrictions 3-45 months later. Twelve of the 16 food intolerant patients were intolerant to more than one food. Fifteen patients found their symptoms did not improve on the exclusion diet. Five patients refused to try or were unable to complete the exclusion diet. The use of an appropriate exclusion diet for selected patients with IBS is recommended.
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