Clinical Articles Archives - Page 10 of 70

Training in acute medical emergencies

Dr Steven Hardman, RN and Dr Kieran Lennon·June 5, 2024

All doctors will eventually experience a medical emergency. Complex, important decisions are required urgently, often with inadequate information. To manage an emergency well, a clinician needs both technical competence (medical knowledge, procedural skill), and the so-called ‘soft’ skills (communication, leadership and decision-making). Read More...

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Unmasking PTSD: understanding treatment, growth and hope for recovery

Dr Mathew Samuel·June 5, 2024

Incidence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) varies across population, countries and trauma types, with rough estimates suggesting about 3.5% of the population experience PTSD at some point in their lifetime. Read More...

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Shoulder pain 101

Dr Li-On Lam·June 5, 2024

Pain is the most common presentation in the shoulder. After 15 years of consultant practice, I would like to share some tips and pearls learnt, sometimes through bitter experience. As the saying goes, ‘Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment.’ Read More...

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Optimising psychiatric medication use: deprescribing considerations

A/Prof Davinder Hans·June 5, 2024

Psychiatric medication deprescribing has gained significant attention in recent years as healthcare professionals recognise the importance of optimising medication use and minimising potential harms associated with long-term use. Historically, there has been little attention paid to deprescribing in psychiatry, and the focus of research had been on prescribing. Read More...

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Uterine fibroid embolisation

Dr William Ormiston·May 4, 2024

Uterine fibroid embolisation (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolisation (UAE), can be seen as a transformative option in gynaecological healthcare, particularly for women with symptomatic fibroids aged 35-50 who are premenopausal and have completed their childbearing years. Read More...

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The predictability of robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement outcomes

Dr Dan Marshall·May 4, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of orthopaedic surgery, the integration of robotic assistance in hip and knee arthroplasty, in my opinion, has become a game-changer. Read More...

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Navigating diet therapies in irritable bowel syndrome

Ele Stojanoska·May 4, 2024

Understanding the intricate relationship between diet, lifestyle and gastrointestinal health is paramount for medical professionals, especially when addressing conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that significantly impact women's health. Read More...

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Ovarian reserve: a critical determinant of female fertility

Dr Santanu Baruah·May 4, 2024

Ovarian reserve, defined by the quantity and quality of remaining oocytes within the ovaries, plays a pivotal role in female fertility. This article explores the concept of ovarian reserve, its impact on achieving pregnancy, and various factors influencing its decline, plus methods of assessment and potential management strategies. Read More...

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Clinical Articles

Training in acute medical emergencies

Unmasking PTSD: understanding treatment, growth and hope for recovery

Shoulder pain 101

Optimising psychiatric medication use: deprescribing considerations

Uterine fibroid embolisation

The predictability of robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement outcomes

Navigating diet therapies in irritable bowel syndrome

Ovarian reserve: a critical determinant of female fertility

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