Erythroblastosis Transformation-Specific Regulated Gene 1 (ERG) Immunohistochemistry in the Diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Introduction: The erythroblastosis transformation-specific regulated gene 1 (ERG) is a transcription factor that can be used as an immunohistochemical (IHC) marker in the diagnosis and prognostication of malignancy. ERG was initially used in prostate cancer; however, it is a useful marker in extramedullary myeloid disease. Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), dry bone marrow aspirate, and CD34, CD117-negative blast cells can be in a diagnostic dilemma.

Student-led intervention to inNOvate hand hygiene practice in Auckland Region's medical students (the No HHARMS study).

Background: Hand hygiene is important in reducing healthcare-associated infections. The World Health Organization has defined 'five moments' when hand hygiene compliance is required. During 2013, New Zealand national data showed poor compliance with these moments by medical students.

Using a videotaped objective structured clinical examination to assess Knowledge In Smoking cessation amongst medical Students (the K.I.S.S. Study).

Introduction: Brief smoking cessation advice from physicians is an effective smoking cessation intervention and is therefore an important skill medical students should master. We sought to assess the ability of medical students at the University of Auckland, New Zealand at different stages of their clinical education to provide accurate smoking cessation advice.

Methods: Seventy-five medical students participated in a five-minute videotaped objective structured clinical examination (VOSCE) with a standardized patient.