Telemedicine is the delivery of healthcare from a remote location using integrated computer/communication technology. This systematic review aims to explore evidence for telemedicine in
Industries such as agriculture, construction and military have stringent rules about hearing protection due to the risk of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Due to the use of power tools,
Abstract. INTRODUCTION. With increasing use of fluoroscopy in
Paediatric musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders often produce severe limb deformities, that may require surgical correction. This may be challenging, especially in case of multiplanar, multifocal and/or multilevel deformities. The increasing implementation of novel technologies, such as virtual surgical planning (VSP), computer aided surgical simulation (CASS) and 3D-printing is rapidly gaining traction for a range of surgical applications in paediatric
Medical Genetics is a transversal discipline with the potential to impact on every specialty and subspecialty in medicine and the allied health sciences. The completion of the human genome project resulted in technical advancements in genomics, genomic testing and our understanding of genetic disorders in general. These advancements have greatly enhanced our understanding of the role of genetics in
The number of women entering medical school has been steadily increasing over the past two decades; however, the number of women pursuing careers in
The use of cannabis is increasingly medically relevant as it is legalized and gains acceptance more broadly. However, the effects of marijuana use on postoperative outcomes following orthopedic surgery have not been well-characterized. This study seeks to illuminate the relationship between marijuana use and the incidence postoperative complications including: DVT, PE, nonunion, and infection following common
In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The pandemic imposed drastic changes in our social and professional routine. Professionally at all levels our hospital tasks were changed and prioritized. Surgeons and residents were deployed on rotations to fields other than their expertise in
Years ago, we identified the need of a dedicated group and conference for advanced therapies with musculoskeletal indications. We saw a disconnect between high-level science and the criticality of actual medical need, thus creating a gap between research and industry – a gap that needed to be bridged. To achieve this goal, a vehicle to connect and amplify the expertise of key opinion leaders in advanced therapies in
Geometric deep learning is a relatively new field that combines the principles of deep learning with techniques from geometry and topology to analyze data with complex structures, such as graphs and manifolds. In
Abstract. Objectives. The objective of this study is to investigate if genomic sequencing is a useful method to diagnose
This qualitative study aims to explore and highlight the experiences of trainees in the
Non-linear methods in statistical shape analysis have become increasingly important in
Abstract. Introduction. The NHS generates 4–5% of the nation's total carbon emissions and over 500,000 tonnes of waste annually. Up to one-third of waste from
Aim. Smoking is known to impair wound healing and to increase the risk of peri-operative adverse events and is associated with
Aim. Recurrence of bone and joint infection, despite appropriate therapy, is well recognised and stimulates ongoing interest in identifying host factors that predict infection recurrence. Clinical prediction models exist for those treated with DAIR, but to date no models with a low risk of bias predict
Physician health is a global concern, with increasing research efforts directed towards the challenge. Australia has limited published specialty-specific well-being data for trainees and consultants in medicine and surgery. We measured distress in Australian
The role of dual consultant operating (DCO) in general
Instant messaging via WhatsApp is used within hospital teams. Group messaging can lead to efficient and non-hierarchical communication. Despite being end-to-end encrypted, WhatsApp is owned by Facebook, raising concerns regarding data security. The aims of this study were: 1) to record the prevalence of WhatsApp group instant messaging amongst clinical teams; 2) to ascertain clinician attitudes towards use of instant messaging, 3) to gauge clinicians’ awareness of best practice regarding mobile data protection and 4) to create a practical guideline based off available literature that can be used to by clinicians to improve data security practice. Over a two-week period, clinical nurse specialists in the Auckland District Health Board Department of