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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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