Temporal Trends in the Investigation, Management and Outcomes of Acute Appendicitis over 15 Years in the North of England: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency with an estimated lifetime prevalence of 8.6% for males and 6.7% for females.

Virtual Reality and Physical Models in Undergraduate Orthopaedic Education: A Modified Randomised Crossover Trial.

Background: Orthopaedic surgery is underrepresented in the United Kingdom medical school curriculum, with an average of less than 3 weeks of exposure over the five-year degree. This study evaluates the effectiveness of high-fidelity virtual reality (VR) and physical model simulation in teaching undergraduate orthopaedic concepts.

Methods: A modified randomised crossover trial was used.

The Role of Technology in Anatomy Teaching: Striking the Right Balance.

Background: This study assesses the scope for using technology to supplement the undergraduate anatomy curriculum at medical school.

Methods: A narrative literature review explored the current landscape of anatomy learning. Medical student usage and preferences of technological interventions for anatomy learning were then explored through a cross-sectional survey.