Geography Influences Susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 Serological Response in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Multinational Analysis From the ICARUS-IBD Consortium.

Background: Beyond systematic reviews and meta-analyses, there have been no direct studies of serological response to COVID-19 in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) across continents. In particular, there has been limited data from Asia, with no data reported from India. The ICARUS-IBD (International study of COVID-19 Antibody Response Under Sustained immunosuppression in IBD) consortium assessed serological response to SARS-CoV-2 in patients with IBD in North America, Europe, and Asia.

In search of work/life balance: trainee perspectives on part-time obstetrics and gynaecology specialist training.

Background: Part-time training (PTT) is accessed by approximately 10% of Australian obstetrics and gynaecology trainees, a small but increasing minority which reflects the growing demand for improved work/life balance amongst the Australian medical workforce. This survey reports the attitudes and experiences of both full-time and part-time trainees to PTT.

Methods: An email-based anonymous survey was sent to all Australian obstetrics and gynaecology trainees in April 2009, collecting demographic and training status data, data on personal experiences of PTT and/or trainees, and attitudes towards PTT.

The management of intrauterine synechiae.

Purpose Of Review: Intrauterine adhesions are a rare but significant cause of menstrual disturbance and infertility. Most cases are caused by uterine instrumentation. It is important for clinicians to understand the cause, diagnostic tools and rationale behind treatment.

Fluoroscopically guided synechiolysis for patients with Asherman's syndrome: menstrual and fertility outcomes.

Objective: To describe a 5-year experience of fluoroscopically guided hysteroscopic synechiolysis for Asherman's syndrome.

Design: Retrospective, uncontrolled cohort study.

Setting: Department of Endo-Gynaecology, University of New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Hysteroscopic training: the butternut pumpkin model.

Operative hysteroscopy involves significant hand-eye coordination, utilizing energy sources, video imaging, and the safe control of distending media. We describe a safe, effective, inexpensive, and reproducible method of developing the skills and hand-eye coordination for diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. In this inanimate model, advanced surgical skills can be practiced, and realistic, simulated electrosurgery including resection of the endometrium and rollerball ablation can be performed.