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Is it time to rethink postop anticoagulation?

16th October 2019
The risk of postoperative pulmonary embolism may be elevated for up to three months after all types of surgery, a study…
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Surgery
Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Is robot-assisted cholecystectomy better?

14th October 2019
Robot-assisted cholecystectomy appears to be safe, but has no added benefit and is more costly than the traditional…
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robotic surgery machine and theatre lights
Clinical Focus Case Report

Cervical spine injury leaves COPD patient with tough decision

9th October 2019
Rachel, is a 67-year-old pensioner who lives alone with her pup Toby. She has COPD and rheumatoid arthritis. She presents…
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Cervical subluxation
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Surgery in under-threes dropping sharply

9th October 2019
Children under three are less likely to undergo surgery today than they were two decades ago, with the largest drop seen in…
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Baby in hospital
Specialist Updates Dermatology

Is Mohs surgery an option for melanoma?

9th October 2019
Mohs micrographic surgery may be an effective alternative to traditional wide-margin excision in some patients with early…
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Microscope
Specialist Updates Rheumatology

Is total arthroplasty really superior for hip fracture?

8th October 2019
The results of an international randomised controlled trial of patients with hip fracture challenge recent guidelines…
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hip replacement
Clinical Focus Case Report

Former footballer presents with a fracture and dysphagia

4th October 2019
Lynton is a 51-year-old retired professional AFL footballer, who presents after a sudden onset of lower back pain while…
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back pain