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View article: Spatiotemporal cellular map of the developing human reproductive tract
Spatiotemporal cellular map of the developing human reproductive tract Open
The human reproductive tract is essential for species perpetuation and overall health. Its development involves complex processes of sex specification, tissue patterning and morphogenesis, the disruption of which can cause lifelong issues,…
View article: Atlas-scale metabolic activities inferred from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics
Atlas-scale metabolic activities inferred from single-cell and spatial transcriptomics Open
Metabolism supplies energy, building blocks, and signaling molecules vital for cell function and communication, but methods to directly measure it at single-cell and/or spatial resolutions remain technically challenging and inaccessible fo…
View article: First experience in laparoscopic surgery in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
First experience in laparoscopic surgery in low and middle income countries: A systematic review Open
BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgery has reduced morbidity and mortality rates, shorter postoperative recovery periods and lower complication rates than open surgery. It is routine practice in high-income countries and is becoming increasingly …
View article: 312 First Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
312 First Experience in Laparoscopic Surgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review Open
Aim This study aims to report the challenges and benefits of introducing laparoscopic surgery in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC) as well as to identify solutions to these challenges for countries with limited finances and resources.…
View article: Clinical support during COVID-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students
Clinical support during COVID-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students Open
The conceptual framework of service and learning can help explain why student experiences have been heterogeneous. We highlight how this conceptual framework can be used to inform clinical placements in the future, in particular the risks,…
View article: Clinical support during covid-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students
Clinical support during covid-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students Open
Medical students providing support to clinical teams during Covid-19 may have been an opportunity for service and learning. We aimed to understand why the reported educational impact has been mixed to inform future placements. We conducted…
View article: Clinical support during COVID-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students
Clinical support during COVID-19: An opportunity for service and learning? A cross-sectional survey of UK medical students Open
Medical students providing support to clinical teams during Covid-19 may have been an opportunity for service and learning. We aimed to understand why the reported educational impact has been mixed to inform future placements. We conducted…
View article: 'I don't feel like I'm learning how to be a doctor': early insights regarding the impact of Covid-19 on UK medical student professional identity
'I don't feel like I'm learning how to be a doctor': early insights regarding the impact of Covid-19 on UK medical student professional identity Open
Introduction Professional identity formation is a priority of medical training. Covid-19 caused disruption to medical education. We ask how this disruption impacted professional identity formation through the lens of the activities perform…
View article: 231 Diagnostic Outcomes in Suspected Appendicitis Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
231 Diagnostic Outcomes in Suspected Appendicitis Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Introduction Routine operative treatment of appendicitis was temporarily interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Non-operative management in suspected appendicitis makes a definitive diagnosis difficult. This study investigated diagnosti…
View article: P-L17 Post-liver transplant inferior vena cava stenosis in a large volume UK centre
P-L17 Post-liver transplant inferior vena cava stenosis in a large volume UK centre Open
Background Inferior vena cava stenosis (IVCS) is a rare complication of liver transplantation with a reported incidence rate of 3%. Limited clinical consensus exists on the management of IVCS. We report the management and outcomes of patie…
View article: 821 Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Ileus After Colorectal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis
821 Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions to Reduce Ileus After Colorectal Surgery: A Network Meta-Analysis Open
Aim Several treatment strategies for post-operative ileus have been evaluated in randomised controlled trials. This network meta-analysis aimed to explore the relative effectiveness of these different therapies on their impact on ileus out…
View article: 729 “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Learning How to Be A Doctor:” The Impact of Disruptions Due to Covid-19 On Professional Identity Formation in UK Medical Students
729 “I Don’t Feel Like I’m Learning How to Be A Doctor:” The Impact of Disruptions Due to Covid-19 On Professional Identity Formation in UK Medical Students Open
Introduction Professional identity formation (PIF) is a priority of medical training. Covid-19 caused disruption to medical education. We ask how this disruption impacted PIF through the lens of the activities performed – or not performed …
View article: ‘I don’t feel like I’m learning how to be a doctor’: early insights regarding the impact of Covid-19 on UK medical student professional identity
‘I don’t feel like I’m learning how to be a doctor’: early insights regarding the impact of Covid-19 on UK medical student professional identity Open
Phenomenon Professional identity development is recognised as a core goal of medical education alongside knowledge and skill acquisition. Identity is a complex entity that can be conceptualised as externally influenced, but individually co…
View article: Examining Medical Student Volunteering During The COVID-19 Pandemic As A Prosocial Behavior During An Emergency
Examining Medical Student Volunteering During The COVID-19 Pandemic As A Prosocial Behavior During An Emergency Open
Introduction COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to healthcare, with voluntary opportunities offered to medical students to provide clinical support. We used the conceptual framework of prosocial behavior during an emergency – behaviors …
View article: 967 COVID READY Study: Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Students Volunteering During the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) In the United Kingdom
967 COVID READY Study: Cross-Sectional Survey of Medical Students Volunteering During the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) In the United Kingdom Open
Introduction We aimed to identify the willingness, attitudes, and practice of medical students towards volunteering in a clinical capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method We distributed a cross-sectional survey from 2/5/2020 to 14/6/2…
View article: 11 A Sequential Simulation Experience for Interim Foundation Doctors and Analysis of Preparedness to Practice Early
11 A Sequential Simulation Experience for Interim Foundation Doctors and Analysis of Preparedness to Practice Early Open
Introduction Covid-19 necessitated the early graduation of medical students to join the healthcare workforce as Foundation Interim Year 1 (FiY1) doctors. A sequential simulation session was implemented to improve and assess FiY1 preparedne…
View article: 986 A Systematic Review of Medical Student Willingness to Volunteer and Preparedness for Pandemics and Disasters
986 A Systematic Review of Medical Student Willingness to Volunteer and Preparedness for Pandemics and Disasters Open
Introduction We aimed to identify motivators and barriers to volunteering during a disaster and knowledge and medical school curriculum of disaster and pandemic medicine. Method We systematically searched the literature on 28/6/2020, follo…
View article: Using a Scenario-Based Approach to Teaching Professionalism to Medical Students: Course Description and Evaluation
Using a Scenario-Based Approach to Teaching Professionalism to Medical Students: Course Description and Evaluation Open
Background Doctors play a key role in individuals’ lives undergoing a holistic integration into local communities. To maintain public trust, it is essential that professional values are upheld by both doctors and medical students. We aimed…
View article: P78 MedEd Collaborative: a new research collaborative to promote medical education research
P78 MedEd Collaborative: a new research collaborative to promote medical education research Open
Introduction In response to the disruption to medical education caused by COVID-19, there is a need for wide-scale robust medical education research and the generation of research capacity for the future. Trainee research collaboratives ha…
View article: P39 Cross sectional survey of medical student volunteering and education during the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom
P39 Cross sectional survey of medical student volunteering and education during the coronavirus pandemic in the United Kingdom Open
Introduction COVID-19 led to global disruption of healthcare and many students volunteered to provide clinical support. Volunteering to work was a unique medical education opportunity; however, it is unknown whether this was a positive lea…
View article: P21 Appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: to operate or not to operate, that is the question
P21 Appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic: to operate or not to operate, that is the question Open
Background During the Covid-19 pandemic, non-operative management for acute appendicitis (AA) was implemented in the UK. Aim of this study was to determine the efficacy and outcomes of conservative versus surgical management of AA during t…
View article: P8 A single centre evaluation of risk prediction models and imaging modalities in acute appendicitis
P8 A single centre evaluation of risk prediction models and imaging modalities in acute appendicitis Open
Objective Patients with suspected appendicitis remain a diagnostic challenge. This study aims to validate risk prediction models and to investigate diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) in adults undergoi…
View article: A single centre evaluation of risk prediction models and imaging modalities in acute appendicitis
A single centre evaluation of risk prediction models and imaging modalities in acute appendicitis Open
Introduction Patients with suspected appendicitis remain a diagnostic challenge. The aim of this study was to validate risk prediction models, and to investigate diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) in adults…
View article: A new clinical presentation: breast implant pneumocapsule and pneumothorax following penetrating chest wall trauma
A new clinical presentation: breast implant pneumocapsule and pneumothorax following penetrating chest wall trauma Open
Pneumothorax resulting from traumatic thoracic injury is a potentially life-threatening emergency requiring prompt recognition and management with an intercostal drain. A 34-year-old woman was brought into the emergency department after su…
View article: A foundation interim year 1 sequential simulation experience and analysis of preparedness to practice early
A foundation interim year 1 sequential simulation experience and analysis of preparedness to practice early Open
This project involved the implementation of a simulation session followed by interviews to assess and improve foundation interim year 1 (FiY1) preparedness. The session focused on the interpretation of investigations, clinical examinations…