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Series: Volume 8, Issue 2 2018

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Original Research Articles

Combined epiretinal membrane and cataract surgery: visual outcomes

Abstract Introduction: This study compares visual outcomes between patients undergoing a single surgery combining cataract and epiretinal membrane (ERM) peel versus cataract surgery preceding ERM surgery as separate procedures. Materials …

Original Research Articles

Mistreatment in Australian medical education: a student-led scoping of experiences

Abstract Background: Evidence of bullying and harassment of medical students and junior doctors has existed for over 30 years. However, there has been little attempt to explore the dimensions of …

Original Research Articles

Symbiotic, medical student initiated community engagement on a rural longitudinal integrated clerkship

Background: Community engagement is an important aspect of a successful rural placement.   Materials and Methods: In this study, medical students undertaking longitudinal integrated clerkships at a rural clinical school …

Feature Articles

Multilevel approaches to optimising antenatal care: its delivery, uptake and the subsequent health outcomes

Abstract Introduction: The World Health Organisation recommends that all pregnant women receive at least four antenatal visits. However, nearly half of all women worldwide, particularly in less developed countries, do …

Feature Articles

Oncology teaching in Australian medical schools: opportunities for patient-centred change

Abstract Introduction: Given the prevalence of cancer and its multidisciplinary and increasingly personalised treatments, this group of diseases is an ideal vehicle for teaching medicine and medical care. The teaching …

Editorial Addendum

Oncology teaching in Australian medical schools: opportunities for patient-centred change

Within a poignant reflection and critical analysis of Australian medical school curricula, Bravery’s article ‘Oncology teaching in Australian medical schools: opportunities for patient-centred change’ brings to light the growing importance …

Review Articles

A review of the resistance mechanisms underlying dabrafenib/trametinib combined therapy in the treatment of BRAF mutant metastatic melanoma

Abstract Background: BRAF mutant metastatic melanoma treatment is most effective when it targets the changes induced within the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cas-cade. However, due to the cancer’s heterogeneous nature, …

Review Articles

Sickle Cell Disease and Hydroxyurea Treatment

Abstract Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder impacting the patient’s haemoglobin. This condition is accompanied by many dangerous phenotypes, which are the result of pathological haemoglobin polymerisation …

Review Articles

Novel neuroprotective pathways of remote ischaemic post-conditioning in models of cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury

Abstract Introduction: This article aims to provide a narrative review of the most recent primary literature on the pathways associated with the neuroprotective effects of remote ischaemic post-conditioning (RIPC) in …

Case Reports

The rare case of a pelvic abscess following caesarean section in a Sri Lankan woman: an argument for medical student electives

Abstract Introduction: A pelvic abscess is a rare complication that can occur following gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Whilst the condition is not confined geographically, women in less developed countries are …

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