Dr Bernie Hudson provides an update on the simple measures that can be taken which are known to protect us from infections such as influenza and coronavirus. These simple measures will guarantee almost 100% protection from the virus [See Link].
Recent Posts
News + Posts
How Long Does Coronavirus Last on Surfaces?
This study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that SARS-CoV-2 can survive up to 72 hours on surfaces, particularly stainless steel and plastics (1,2). It is readily susceptible to household cleaners such as soap, bleach, alcohol-based hand sanitisers and sprays (1).
Managing COVID-19 in Surgical Systems
Brindle and Gawande (1) provide recommendations as to how we should meet the unique challenges that the current pandemic will place on the provision of surgical services in major teaching hospitals. Specific recommendations include postponing elective operations immediately, putting in place a clear plan to allow the provision of essential operations during the pandemic, providing …
The huge problem of research waste and how we can all improve
A recorded lecture by Dr Adrian Barnett, from the Queensland University of Technology. This was presented in November 2019 at the University of Sydney. Dr Barnett outlines the reproducibility crisis afflicting modern research. He outlines evidence-based improvements that could massively increase the value of health and medical research in Australia. [See Link]
Professor Stan Sidhu
After obtaining his medical degree with Honours at Sydney University, Professor Sidhu completed his General Surgery Fellowship in Sydney and then undertook his International Endocrine Surgery Fellowship in Belfast, Northern Ireland. On return to Sydney, he completed a doctoral thesis examining the molecular genetics of Adrenocortical Tumours. His extensive research and practice has made him …
Trauma ‘Code Crimson’ Pathway
Trauma Code Crimson Pathway ‘Code Crimson’ is a term that has commonly been used by hospital-based teams managing patients with life-threatening haemorrhage that is refractory to resuscitation. The purpose of a ‘Code Crimson’ activation is to streamline patient access to definitive intervention, including an operating theatre or interventional radiology suite. ‘Code Crimson’ is the topic …