Editor’s welcome: The Renaissance men and women of the future
Welcome to a Volume 6 Issue 2 of the Australian Medical Student Journal (AMSJ)! I am proud to showcase the work of talented medical students and to keep our readers …
Executive statement
THE AUSTRALIAN MEDICAL STUDENT JOURNAL was the brain-child of a group of UNSW medical students in 2010. BORN OUT OF A PASSION TO RAISE UP THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL RESEARCHERS …
Medical students and a career in pathology
“Medicine is pathology” declares The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) [1] – a motto that has driven many to delve into this esoteric medical discipline. The legendary Robbins …
Educating tomorrow’s global health leaders
One of the six key priority areas identified by The United Nations Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health is to develop ‘stronger health systems with sufficient skilled health workers at …
Double gloving in the operating theatre: The benefits and the potential drawbacks
There are potential benefits and drawbacks when double gloving in the operating theatre. Working in the operating room is associated with a high risk of contact with bodily fluids. To …
Risk factors for iatrogenic opioid dependence: An Australian perspective
The prescription of opioids is increasing worldwide, including in Australia. Consequently, opioid dependence – one of several harms associated with chronic opioid therapy – is now a growing concern. However, …
Perioperative glycaemic control in diabetic surgical patients – review
Glycaemic control around the time of surgery is a critical part of surgical care in diabetic patients. There is a high prevalence of diabetes mellitus worldwide, and the disease is …
Perioperative pain management – should we pre-empt or prevent pain?
Central sensitisation is the process whereby nociceptive inputs trigger increased excitability and synaptic efficiency of central nociceptive pathways, and is a key process in the development of chronic postoperative pain. …
Is cellular senescence a viable strategy and endpoint for oncological control?
Apoptosis is considered the main form of cell death in cancer cells undergoing cytotoxic treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, disappointing treatment response rates in some cancers have prompted …
The impaired student: Substance abuse in medical students
Substance use disorder has been a significant issue within the medical profession throughout history. It is recognised as an important issue of concern, particularly due to its associated mortality, morbidity …