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View article: 178 Escaping the Norm of Simulation Teaching; an Observational Study of Confidence Levels in Undergraduate Final Year Medical Students
178 Escaping the Norm of Simulation Teaching; an Observational Study of Confidence Levels in Undergraduate Final Year Medical Students Open
Aim Gamification in medical education offers medical escape rooms (MERs) as an innovative, learner-centred adjunct to traditional simulation teaching. Similar simulation-based education demonstrated improvements in communication skills and…
View article: The impact of physical activity and intensity on clot mechanical microstructure and contraction in middle-aged/older habitual runners
The impact of physical activity and intensity on clot mechanical microstructure and contraction in middle-aged/older habitual runners Open
Background Exercise in healthy individuals is associated with a hypercoagulable phase, leading to a temporary increase in clot mass and strength, which are controlled by an effective fibrinolytic system. Conversely, people with cardiovascu…
View article: Ischemic Preconditioning Negatively Affects Thrombogenic Clotting Profile in Cerebral Small Vessel Occlusion Stroke Patients
Ischemic Preconditioning Negatively Affects Thrombogenic Clotting Profile in Cerebral Small Vessel Occlusion Stroke Patients Open
Collectively, the data show that acute IPC leads to a prothrombotic clotting profile, despite antiplatelet therapy. Moreover, 2 weeks of daily treatment with IPC does not influence conduit artery vascular function or thrombogenicity in str…
View article: P-262 Clinical viability of oocytes with micronuclei at fertilisation
P-262 Clinical viability of oocytes with micronuclei at fertilisation Open
Study question Does the presence of micronuclei at fertilisation impact on embryo potential? Summary answer Embryos displaying micronuclei at fertilisation exhibit decreased utilisation rates and lower euploidy rates, however are capable o…
View article: Exercise transiently increases the density of incipient blood clots in antiplatelet-treated lacunar stroke patients
Exercise transiently increases the density of incipient blood clots in antiplatelet-treated lacunar stroke patients Open
Introduction Older individuals and, in particular, individuals at risk of recurrent stroke, may be susceptible to thrombosis when participating in exercise, however, this aspect has not been well investigated. Methods Clot microstructure a…
View article: The Impact of Patient Characteristics and Antiplatelet Regimes on Clot Microstructure in Patients Treated for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Clot Microstructure can Evaluate Therapeutic Efficacy
The Impact of Patient Characteristics and Antiplatelet Regimes on Clot Microstructure in Patients Treated for ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Clot Microstructure can Evaluate Therapeutic Efficacy Open
Background Unfavourable clot microstructure is associated with adverse outcomes in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We investigated the effect of comorbidities and anti-platelet treatment on clot microstructure in STEMI patients…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.2)"
Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.2)" Open
Background.Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives.We've collected students' opinions about the two modalities which c…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.3)"
Peer Review #1 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.3)" Open
Background.Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives.We've collected students' opinions about the two modalities which c…
View article: A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception
A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception Open
Background Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives. We have collected students’ opinions about the two modalities whic…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.5)"
Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.5)" Open
Background.Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives.We've collected students' opinions about the two modalities which c…
View article: Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.6)"
Peer Review #3 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.6)" Open
Background.Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives.We've collected students' opinions about the two modalities which c…
View article: Peer Review #1 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.1)"
Peer Review #1 of "A manikin or human simulator—development of a tool for measuring students’ perception (v0.1)" Open
Background.Education with the use of medical simulation may involve the use of two modalities: manikins or standardized patients (SPs) to meet specific learning objectives.We've collected students' opinions about the two modalities which c…
View article: Impaired fibrinolysis in severe Covid-19 infection is detectable in early stages of the disease
Impaired fibrinolysis in severe Covid-19 infection is detectable in early stages of the disease Open
BACKGROUND: A significant degree of mortality and morbidity in Covid-19 is due to thromboembolic disease. Coagulopathy has been well described in critically unwell patients on ICU. There is less clear evidence regarding these changes at th…
View article: Early exercise in blunt chest wall trauma: protocol for a mixed-methods, multicentre, parallel randomised controlled trial (ELECT2 trial)
Early exercise in blunt chest wall trauma: protocol for a mixed-methods, multicentre, parallel randomised controlled trial (ELECT2 trial) Open
Introduction Chronic pain and disability are now well-recognised long-term complications of blunt chest wall trauma. Limited research exists regarding therapeutic interventions that can be used to address these complications. A recent feas…
View article: The effects of apixaban on clot characteristics in atrial fibrillation: A novel pharmacodynamic biomarker
The effects of apixaban on clot characteristics in atrial fibrillation: A novel pharmacodynamic biomarker Open
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke. We aim to characterize AF patients and the effects of apixaban therapy in terms of clot microstructure using gel point analysis, a novel biomarker. Seventy‐eight patients were inc…
View article: A comparative study into the effects of venous and arterial blood on clot microstructure in critically unwell patients. Assessment of the diagnostic potential of a biomarker of haemostasis
A comparative study into the effects of venous and arterial blood on clot microstructure in critically unwell patients. Assessment of the diagnostic potential of a biomarker of haemostasis Open
Blood for coagulation analysis can be sampled from the arterial or venous system in intensive care units (ICU). The determination of clot microstructure and strength by fractal analysis (d f ) gives valuable information in a range of vascu…
View article: Does Exercise Influence the Susceptibility to Arterial Thrombosis? An Integrative Perspective
Does Exercise Influence the Susceptibility to Arterial Thrombosis? An Integrative Perspective Open
Arterial thrombosis is the primary cause of death worldwide, with the most important risk factors being smoking, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. However, although there are clear indications in the literature of beneficial effects…
View article: A manikin or human simulator – development of a tool for measuring students’ perception - DATASET
A manikin or human simulator – development of a tool for measuring students’ perception - DATASET Open
. The authors developed an experimental version of a questionnaire to measure the final-year students’ (273) opinions about the effectiveness of both simulation techniques. The basis for developing the questionnaire were semi-structured in…
View article: SARS-CoV-2: Characterisation and Mitigation of Risks Associated with Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) in Dental Practices
SARS-CoV-2: Characterisation and Mitigation of Risks Associated with Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) in Dental Practices Open
The objectives of this study were to characterise the particle size distribution of aerosols generated by standard dental aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) and to assess the impact of aerosol management interventions on ‘fallow time’. A…
View article: What is the students’ opinion about using scenarios with manikins and Simulated Patients in undergraduate medical education?
What is the students’ opinion about using scenarios with manikins and Simulated Patients in undergraduate medical education? Open
BackgroundMedical simulation has turned to be a well-developed educational technique at a postgraduate level, including, residency programs and continuing vocational training. However, its applicability has still not been clearly defined w…
View article: A multicentre randomised feasibility STUdy evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for Management of BLunt chest wall trauma patients: STUMBL Trial
A multicentre randomised feasibility STUdy evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for Management of BLunt chest wall trauma patients: STUMBL Trial Open
Objective A new prognostic model has been developed and externally validated, the aim of which is to assist in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient in the emergency department (ED). The aim of this trial is to assess the f…
View article: THOUGHTS ABOUT THE MENTEE-MENTOR RELATIONSHIP IN MEDICAL EDUCATION
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE MENTEE-MENTOR RELATIONSHIP IN MEDICAL EDUCATION Open
“A mentor is someone who can answer questions and give advice”1. This definition is a useful starting point, but, is the not the relationship between the Mentor and the Mentee something much more special? The Mentee may have questions that…
View article: 12 A multi-centre randomised feasibility study evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for management of blunt chest wall trauma patients: stumbl trial
12 A multi-centre randomised feasibility study evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for management of blunt chest wall trauma patients: stumbl trial Open
Introduction A new prognostic model has been developed and externally validated, the aim of which is to assist in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient in the Emergency Department (ED). A definitive randomised controlled tr…
View article: Protocol for a multicentre randomised feasibility STUdy evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for Management of BLunt chest wall trauma patients: STUMBL trial
Protocol for a multicentre randomised feasibility STUdy evaluating the impact of a prognostic model for Management of BLunt chest wall trauma patients: STUMBL trial Open
Introduction A new prognostic model has been developed and externally validated, the aim of which is to assist in the management of the blunt chest wall trauma patient in the emergency department (ED). A definitive randomised controlled tr…
View article: Characterisation of clot microstructure properties in stable coronary artery disease
Characterisation of clot microstructure properties in stable coronary artery disease Open
Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is associated with an increased prothrombotic tendency and is also linked to unfavourably altered clot microstructure. We have previously described a biomarker of clot microstructure (d f ) that is …