Integrating expert patients perspectives on the processes of engaging them in early medical education.

In the practice of healthcare, a new paradigm has emerged that perhaps challenges traditional notions of patient-clinician relationships. This shift involves recognising the invaluable role of expert patients, individuals who possess first-hand experience of life with their specific health conditions or chronic illnesses. These individuals have gained deep practical insights, knowledge, and coping strategies through their personal journeys.

Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CT) With Concordant Sonography as Sufficient Early Detection Tools for Recurrent and Persistent Cervical Metastases After (Chemo)radiotherapy (CRT).

Background: Most challenging treatment needs are in recurrent or persisting head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients after (((chemo-)radiotherapy) (C)RT).

Materials And Methods: This 10-year retrospective study included 100 patients, who initially received (C)RT followed by neck dissection (ND). The results of computed tomography (CT) and sonography were evaluated for residual/recurrent cervical lymph nodes and compared to the histopathology.

The Effect of Temperature Variability on Biological Responses of Ectothermic Animals-A Meta-Analysis.

Climate change is altering temperature means and variation, and both need to be considered in predictions underpinning conservation. However, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the effects of temperature fluctuations on biological functions. Fluctuations may affect biological responses because of inequalities from non-linear responses, endocrine regulation or exposure to damaging temperatures.

Use of 3D foot and ankle puzzle enhances student understanding of the skeletal anatomy in the early years of medical school.

Purpose: 3D visualization is an important part of learning anatomy with cadavers generally used to effectuate this. However, high cost, ethical considerations, and limited accessibility can often limit the suitability of cadavers as teaching tools. Anatomical 3D printed models offer an alternative tool for teaching gross anatomy due to their low cost and accessibility.

Neurodevelopmental outcome and quality of life in children admitted to the paediatric intensive care unit: A single-centre Australian cohort study.

Background: The development of new morbidities has become increasingly identified in paediatric critical care medicine. To date, there has been limited research of long-term outcomes following paediatric critical illness in Australia.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to quantify neurodevelopmental impairments in children following paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) discharge and their association with health-related quality of life (HRQoL).