HIV/AIDS: let’s see how far we’ve come
Now more than ever, HIV positive people are living longer and healthier lives because of access to antiretroviral therapy. Healthcare organisations are working to ensure that HIV positive people all …
Now more than ever, HIV positive people are living longer and healthier lives because of access to antiretroviral therapy. Healthcare organisations are working to ensure that HIV positive people all …
Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment, commonly called ‘chemobrain’, is a potentially debilitating condition that is slowly being recognised. It encompasses a wide range of cognitive domains and can persist up to years after the cessation …
The universal use of filter needles in the aspiration of all medications from glass ampoules for intravenous administration has been recommended due to safety concerns surrounding possible inadvertent injection of …
Venous thromboembolism, comprising deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, is a common disease process that accounts for significant morbidity and mortality in Australia. As the clinical features of venous thromboembolism …
Introduction: The bispectral index (BIS) is a technology which uses a modified electroencephalogram (EEG) to predict the likelihood that an anaesthetised patient has awareness of their surroundings. This method of …
Introduction The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is pleased to announce the launch of JDocs, a competency framework supported by a suite of educational resources that have been designed to …
One of the most disappointing and troubling aspects of this year’s Federal Budget was the Government’s decision to deregulate university fees and to reduce the subsidy for Commonwealth Supported Places …
Surgical hand ties are a procedural skill commonly employed in surgery; however, student exposure to practical surgical experience is often limited. Students are therefore often excited at the opportunity to …
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Volume 6, Issue 1 of the Australian Medical Student Journal (AMSJ); the national peer-reviewed journal for medical students. The AMSJ serves two …