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]
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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 …
SERT Institute Academic Leads
The SERT Institute recognises the contribution and productivity of all forms of research done by surgeons, and the fact that it underpins good clinical care. As part of our aim to promote this activity, we have appointed academic leads in each of our surgical departments (See Link). Our aim is to promote and facilitate the …
Using clinical health data for better healthcare – Coursera
“Using clinical health data for better healthcare” is a free online course co-ordinated by Professor Tim Shaw, Professor of eHealth at the University of Sydney (https://www.coursera.org/). The course takes approximately 11 hours to complete (4 hours a week). There is an option to obtain a certificate of completion for those who formally enrol.
RNS Hospital Shoulder Symposium
Shoulder reconstruction is a complex and often difficult procedure. New techniques are constantly being developed and created to optimise patient outcomes. The Royal North Shore Hospital in partnership with Mathys & Smith & Nephew hosted the 10th Annual RNS Shoulder Symposium. This highly successful two-day symposium provides an opportunity for surgeons performing arthroscopy & arthroplasty …