A5045086420- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cardiac tumors and thrombi
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Advanced Breast Cancer Therapies
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
2025
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2023-2024
University of Nottingham
2015-2022
Royal Derby Hospital
2013-2021
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
2019
Queen's Medical Centre
2019
Emory University
2017
Kings Mill Hospital
2017
Abstract Background COVID-19 has had a global impact on all aspects of healthcare including surgical training. This study aimed to quantify the operative case numbers recorded by surgeons in training, and annual review competency progression (ARCP) outcomes UK. Methods Anonymized logbook were collated from electronic ARCP outcome data Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme database for trainees 10 specialty training specialties. Operative awarded compared between predefined dates....
A complete blood count (CBC) is a standard investigation required from all gastric cancer patients before treatment and during treatment. Poor CBC parameters may negatively affect outcomes. This present study investigated the use of Complete Blood Count Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) as an assessment inflammation in these subjects. The comprised 54 male female subjects controls with ages between 21-70 years. longitudinal method was used. samples were collected apparently healthy...
Hepatitis B is one of the major global health issues, which presents a particularly severe challenge within confines African prisons, characterized by high rates transmission and limited access to adequate healthcare. The prevalence in these settings represents silent crisis. This research highlights critical public emergency posed underscoring need for urgent intervention comprehensive strategies. A literature search was conducted investigate challenges prisons. focused on peer-reviewed...
The aim of surgical training across the 10 specialties is to produce competent day 1 consultants. Progression through in UK assessed by Annual Review Competency (ARCP).This study aimed examine variation ARCP outcomes within and identify differences between specialties.A national cohort using data from Medical Education Database was performed. outcome primary measure. Multilevel ordinal regression analyses were performed, with nested trainees.Higher trainees (ST3-ST8) nine included (vascular...
What personal characteristics contribute to successful training outcomes?
Abstract Aim One of the risks thyroidectomy surgery is hypocalcaemia. Symptoms hypocalcaemia can be very distressing for patients. This challenging surgical juniors to manage. The aim project was review current guideline at Sherwood Forest NHS Trust and provide teaching junior doctors. Method A questionnaire disseminated juniors, assess baseline knowledge confidence in recognising managing post-thyroidectomy After completing questionnaire, a information sheet addressing pathology, symptoms...
Abstract Introduction Surgical training in the UK is comprised of ten specialties: cardiothoracic, general, neurosurgery, oral and maxillofacial (OMFS), otolaryngology, paediatric, plastic, trauma orthopaedics, urology vascular surgery. Progression through assessed by Annual Review Competency (ARCP). The aim to examine ARCP outcomes within surgical specialty identify differences between specialties. Method A longitudinal cohort study using data from United Kingdom Medical Education Database...
Locoregional recurrence of breast cancer is a major concern for both patient and oncologist. Presentation as venous thromboembolism (VTE) carries risk delayed diagnosis has poor prognosis. Here we describe, the first time in literature, local infiltrative inflammatory presenting extensive deep thrombosis upper arm veins. This case demonstrates need high level vigilance malignancy patients with no concurrent factors VTE atypical clinical progression order to reach timely diagnosis.
Abstract The aim of surgical training across the ten specialties is to produce competent day one consultants. Progression through assessed by Annual Review Competency (ARCP). Objective This study aimed examine variation in ARCP outcomes within and identify differences between specialties. Design A national cohort using data from United Kingdom Medical Education Database (UKMED) was performed. outcome primary measure. Multi-level ordinal regression analyses were performed, with nested...
We now know that tumour progression in breast cancer oen occurs an orderly, progressive fashion along the lymphatic system to sentinel or gatekeeping node. e lymph node is known as ‘gatekeeper’ node; it rst receives metastatic deposits from primary cancer site. So theory, if tumour-free, then rest of nodes following should also be tumourfree. SLNB involves identifying node, removing and analysing for malignant cells. aim of this stage axilla, detect has spread or remained localised....
Abstract Objective A review of the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness surgical discharge summaries. Aims To assess whether summaries are sent within 24hours if they contain accurate information for patient GP in terms case summary, follow up plans post-operative instructions. Methods Patients admitted under General Surgery/Urology at a DGH during February May 2022 were identified. 162 patients identified, random sample 45 was analysed. The summary compared to inpatient notes rated...
Although much of the media focus on knife crime has been London,1 epidemic violence is occurring across UK, as Emma Wilkinson’s article makes clear.2 Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham provides care to a population four million East Midlands and UK’s largest major trauma centre. On average centre now sees one patient week with severe life threatening injuries, fourfold increase over past five years. Of most concern that 2018 we resuscitated 28 children serious wounds, 50% more than...