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View article: Inclusivity in plastic surgery – Insights, Recommendations, & Education (INSPIRE): A pilot identity-concordant mentorship programme for underrepresented students in plastic surgery
Inclusivity in plastic surgery – Insights, Recommendations, & Education (INSPIRE): A pilot identity-concordant mentorship programme for underrepresented students in plastic surgery Open
INSPIRE significantly improved research engagement and strengthened PS career interest among underrepresented students. These results highlight the value of identity-concordant mentorship.
View article: 354 Exploring Trainee and Consultant Perspectives on the UK Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Pathway
354 Exploring Trainee and Consultant Perspectives on the UK Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Pathway Open
Aim The cardiothoracic training pathway in the UK recently underwent changes to improve clinical, academic, and surgical skill development. This aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of these changes through qualitatively surveying t…
View article: 541 Accessibility to Cardiothoracic Surgery: Insights from Medical Student Perspectives
541 Accessibility to Cardiothoracic Surgery: Insights from Medical Student Perspectives Open
Aim To identify barriers perceived by medical students in entering cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) and propose interventions that combat identified barriers and equalise opportunities for medical students within CTS. Method An Equality, Diver…
View article: 557 Cardiothoracic Surgery Training – Bridging the Gap Through a National Teaching Series
557 Cardiothoracic Surgery Training – Bridging the Gap Through a National Teaching Series Open
Aim The 2024 competition ratio for cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) in the United Kingdom (UK) was 45.3:1. It can be challenging for medical students and resident doctors to gain insight to the recruitment process and develop competitive appli…
View article: Association Between Perceived Stress and Coagulation Function in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital
Association Between Perceived Stress and Coagulation Function in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Admitted to a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a major global health burden, often exacerbated by psychosocial factors such as stress. Emerging evidence suggests that perceived stress may influence coagulation parameters, potentially contributing to adve…
View article: Hematological Variables (NLR, PLR, MLR, MPR, and RPR) as Predictive Markers for Glucose Levels in Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hematological Variables (NLR, PLR, MLR, MPR, and RPR) as Predictive Markers for Glucose Levels in Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Objective: This study explores the association between hematological ratios (NLR, PLR, MLR, MPR, and RPR) and HbA1c in T2DM patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted at HIT-hospital Taxila from December 2022 to Decemb…
View article: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties
An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experience of a nature-based therapy intervention for children with long-term health conditions and associated psychological difficulties Open
Children and young people (CYP) with long-term health conditions (LTC) are at higher risk of developing mental health difficulties. Research suggests nature-based therapeutic interventions (NBTIs) may benefit CYP’s wellbeing, but less is k…
View article: Gender more than ethnicity or disability influences the choice of a career in cardiothoracic surgery by United Kingdom medical students
Gender more than ethnicity or disability influences the choice of a career in cardiothoracic surgery by United Kingdom medical students Open
Female medical students felt their gender, lack of same-sex role models, and perceived long working hours were barriers in considering cardiothoracic surgery as a career. All students felt the need for more exposure to Cardiothoracic Surge…
View article: 315 Diversity at the Heart of the Specialty: A National Initiative for Widening Participation in Cardiothoracic Surgery
315 Diversity at the Heart of the Specialty: A National Initiative for Widening Participation in Cardiothoracic Surgery Open
Aim Students from widening participation (WP) backgrounds are less likely to apply for and obtain places to study medicine (1). This compromises the long-term diversity of the applicant pool for cardiothoracic surgery (CTS). It is well est…
View article: RETRACTED ARTICLE: Frequency of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Infected with Hepatitis C Virus visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore for Computed Tomographic Evaluation
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Frequency of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients Infected with Hepatitis C Virus visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital in Lahore for Computed Tomographic Evaluation Open
Background: Hepatitis C virus has been identified as one of the leading causes of chronic liver disease and its complications world-wide. Subsequent development of hepatocellular carcinoma in these patients is a major complication of this …
View article: 2 A Retrospective Analysis of the Definitive Management of Open Talus Fractures at a Major Trauma Centre and an Audit of BOAST 4 Guidelines
2 A Retrospective Analysis of the Definitive Management of Open Talus Fractures at a Major Trauma Centre and an Audit of BOAST 4 Guidelines Open
Currently, the management of open talus fractures is based upon BOAST 4 guidelines although there is no suggested definitive management, thus definitive management is based upon surgeon preference. This retrospective analysis aims to clari…
View article: Gender diversity in UK surgical specialties: a national observational study
Gender diversity in UK surgical specialties: a national observational study Open
Objectives To compare gender diversity between UK surgical specialties, assess trends over time, and estimate when gender parity might be achieved. Design Observational study. Setting National Health Service, UK. Participants NHS Hospital …
View article: Women in Surgery at 30: still lifting as we climb
Women in Surgery at 30: still lifting as we climb Open
Chair of Women in Surgery Farah Bhatti reflects on the last 30 years of WinS.
View article: Women in thoracic surgery: European perspectives
Women in thoracic surgery: European perspectives Open
During the last decades, women have been discouraged from entering the medical career and in particular in the surgical specialties. This situation is changing across continents and national and international initiatives are supporting asp…
View article: 5 Comparison of treatment outcomes in very elderly patients (>85years) with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis
5 Comparison of treatment outcomes in very elderly patients (>85years) with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis Open
Introduction Due to the demographics of our patient population our institution has a high incidence of very elderly (>85 years) patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis. We examined the outcomes of these patients following trans-ca…
View article: Women in surgery
Women in surgery Open
Where are we now?
View article: Social media as a tool to rewrite the narrative for women in cardiothoracic surgery
Social media as a tool to rewrite the narrative for women in cardiothoracic surgery Open
To deliver the best possible care, the global surgical workforce should mirror the diverse society it is entrusted to serve. Cardiothoracic surgery remains amongst the most under-represented of the surgical specialties for women. Herein, w…
View article: The Inflammatory Response to Ventricular Assist Devices
The Inflammatory Response to Ventricular Assist Devices Open
The therapeutic use of ventricular assist devices (VADs) for end-stage heart failure (HF) patients who are ineligible for transplant has increased steadily in the last decade. In parallel, improvements in VAD design have reduced device siz…
View article: Low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis: surgical outcomes and mid-term results after isolated aortic valve replacement
Low-flow low-gradient aortic stenosis: surgical outcomes and mid-term results after isolated aortic valve replacement Open
AVR in patients with LFLG AS is associated with similar surgical mortality but increased mid-term mortality compared with NFHG AS. Patients with true LFLG AS have the worst outcomes. Surgery should still be offered for LFLG AS on prognosti…