Day Surgery for Major Paediatric Foot and Ankle Procedures

Purpose.To review outcomes in 19 children who underwent major foot and ankle procedures as day cases.Methods.A consecutive series of 24 major foot and ankle procedures in 19 children performed as day cases by a single surgeon were reviewed in terms of the immediate postoperative pain relief, severe swelling (necessitating cast removal), and complic

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The potential of Amomum tsao-ko as a traditional Chinese medicine: Traditional clinical applications, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties

In Southeast Asia, Amomum tsao-ko(A.tsao-ko) is a well-known plant spice that has both medicinal and edible value.A.tsao-ko was mainly used in the past for flavoring and aroma enhancement in cooking.It is also a medicinal plant used in folklore to treat diseases and is widely used in the therapeutic system.In China, A.tsao-ko is often used as a tre

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