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In the webinar below, Dr Sam Kular (interventional radiology fellow) provides a structured approach to CT head interpretation, with an overview of common cases & pitfalls.
Starting a career as a resident doctor in Australia is both a professional milestone and a significant financial transition. While the position comes with a respectable salary, it also...
Pupil size results from the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation to the muscles of the iris. Under normal circumstances, bright light causes pupil constriction (miosis)...
Anxiety is a commonly experienced symptom as part of the body’s reaction to stress. It becomes a mental health disorder if exaggerated, lasts >3 weeks and interferes with daily...
Necrotising enterocolitis is one of the most common neonatal surgical emergencies and is a potentially life-threatening condition. This article talks through the risks for developing...
Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition characterised by the irreversible widening and scarring of the bronchi, leading to recurrent infections and a decline in lung function....
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It is important for resident doctors to understand what the discharge planning process involves so you can have an active role in multidisciplinary team meetings. This article focuses...
Often one of the scariest things you can do as you will most likely be speaking to a more senior colleague in an unfamiliar speciality. However, as an F1, you may well know the patient...
As a resident doctor, you will have face situations where you have to convey potentially distressing information, whether it is explaining a diagnosis or blood results to a patient...
This is a tricky area to cover as it can be challenging to us both personally and professionally when things don’t go well with a colleague, particularly when we know that this might...
A lot of your time as an FY1 will be spent on the phone to various other specialities. You’ll come across patients with infections in all your rotations, and – if they don’t present...
Pretibial lacerations are common injuries, especially among older adults, because the skin over the shin becomes thinner and more susceptible to tears with age.EpidemiologyPretibial...
Prepare for OSCE and UKMLA ophthalmology content. Catch up on our 1hr session covering ophthalmology basics (anatomy, eye history, red flag symptoms)."Doctor, my eye is red and painful"...
A brief guide to help you distinguish between inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis in UKLME MCQs.Inflammatory ArthritisInflammatory arthritis will present with:Joints...
Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are a unique subset of wounds caused by prolonged pressure or pressure combined with shear. [1] These injuries primarily affect areas over bony...
Adult Trauma Life Support (ATLS) is the gold standard for managing trauma-related injuries. Arterial and nerve injuries of the upper limb can have significant associated mortality and...
