Publications by authors named "T Bourne"
Purpose: To determine the level of uptake of telemedicine among postgraduate obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) trainees in London, and how they perceive its impact on their training.
Methods: A mixed-methods survey aimed at exploring trainee perspectives of telemedicine use in clinical practice and its implications for training. Study participants were O&G specialist doctors on the London (UK) training programme.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the risks of fertility treatments (FTs) is crucial for making informed clinical decisions and providing patient counseling regarding women's health issues, particularly cancer.
- This study aimed to analyze the relationship between FTs and the incidence of specific female-related cancers such as ovarian, endometrial, breast, and cervical cancers, using systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
- Results indicated a significant increase in ovarian cancer and borderline ovarian tumors among women undergoing FTs compared to those not treated, especially with certain fertility drug regimens like clomiphene citrate and human menopausal gonadotropin.
Article Synopsis
- - The ROCkeTS study aimed to find the best diagnostic test for ovarian cancer in symptomatic postmenopausal women by comparing multiple risk-prediction models in a real-world setting.
- - Researchers recruited women aged 16-90 with non-specific symptoms and abnormal test results from 23 UK hospitals, excluding those with certain conditions like normal CA125 levels or other cancers.
- - The study involved various diagnostic models and tests, including CA125 levels and ultrasound assessments, to evaluate their effectiveness in predicting ovarian cancer risk among the participants.