Infections in sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the commonest severe inherited disorders in the world. Infection accounts for a significant amount of the morbidity and mortality, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa, but is relatively poorly studied and characterized. Patients with SCD have significant immunodeficiency and are more likely to suffer severe and life-threatening complications of infection, and additionally infections can trigger complications of SCD itself.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental health education in undergraduate medicine: a systematic review.

Undergraduates in medicine should receive a basic education to ensure understanding of dental concepts, including oral cancer, basic dental health advice, and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS). This review aims to explore the exposure of OMFS and dental education in the UK medical undergraduate curriculum and follows PRISMA protocols. Four databases were used to search for literature: MEDLINE, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Google Scholar.

The clinical frailty scale as a predictor of orthopaedic outcomes: a narrative review.

Introduction: The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a 9-point scaling system used to categorise the frailty of patients. The CFS is well-established as a prognostic tool for decision-making within healthcare settings. However, the relationship between the CFS as a predictor for orthopaedic outcomes is limited.

Undergraduate deficits in plastic surgery exposure and awareness of the specialty: a systematic review.

Introduction: Plastic surgery is an important specialty that involves widespread medical knowledge, some of which is taught in undergraduate curricula. The General Medical Council provides a well-defined plastic surgery curriculum for postgraduate training. However, there is no consensus on the provision for undergraduates in this specialty, potentially giving rise to a deficit in undergraduate medical education and a suboptimal basis for plastic surgery postgraduate training.