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Hayden Ebb, Dr. Samuel Macdessi, Jil Wood, Dr. Luke Corban, Dr. Stephen Bested, Dr. Nickson Ning Introduction: With the global incidence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) projected to rise sharply by 2030, ensuring long-term implant survival is a growing clinical priority. Mechanical alignment (MA),...
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Swazi Sharma1, Dr Alexa Seal1, Dr Katherine Smith2, Simeon Moore1, Peter Sheeran 1 1. University of Dame Australia (Rural Clinical School – Wagga Wagga) 2. Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) Metabolic Obesity Service (MOS) Introduction: Obesity is a significant public health concern affecting over...
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Cameron Sowter, A/Prof Nicholas Williams Introduction: Mental health illnesses (MHI) rates are significantly higher within obese populations, reflecting a dynamic interplay. Bariatric-metabolic surgery (BMS) remains the most effective intervention for obese adults. Influence of pre-operative comorbidities on post-operative long-term outcomes, particularly weight regain (WR)...
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Peter Curtis, Adriaan Venter, Michael Davoren, Syeda Begum Site: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Duration: 6 months prospective study Background: Site: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Duration: 6 months prospective study The ROX index was devised in 2016 as a tool to predict failure...
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Simeon Moore, Swazi Sharma, Peter Sheeran, Lisa Driscoll, Thampi Rawther, Alexa Seal, Nicholas Williams Introduction: Pancreatic resection remains the primary treatment for pancreatic malignancy. Pancreatic surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Current literature demonstrates patient outcomes are influenced by multiple factors:...
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Emily Smelt Introduction: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by persistent presence of antiphospholipid antibodies, which can present with vascular thrombosis and obstetric complications. In its obstetric form (OAPS), morbidity includes recurrent miscarriage, unexplained fetal death, premature birth, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Despite...
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Valentina Buay, Belinda Anderson, Debra Betts, Claudia Citkovitz, Lisa Conboy, Sandro Graca, Kathleen Lumiere, Rosa Schnyer, Lisa Taylor-Swanson, Kate Levett Introduction: Acupuncture shows promise in improving women’s health, but clinical trial findings are often limited by small sample sizes, inconsistent methodologies, and varied outcome...
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Hansol Lee1, Tuba Nur Gide2,3 and James S. Wilmott2,31. The School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia2. Melanoma Institute Australia, North Sydney, NSW, Australia3. Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia Introduction: Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA)...
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Natalie K. Vear1, Alexa N. Seal1, Zelda Doyle21. School of Medicine Sydney, Rural Clinical School, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia2. School of Medicine Sydney, Rural Clinical School, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Lithgow, NSW, Australia Introduction: Rural Workforce...
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Anthony Barrett 1, Hannah Kamgarpour 1, Jackson Siskovic 1, Svetlana Cherepanoff 1, 2, 31. The University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine 2 St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney 3 UNSW Sydney Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in elderly...
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Preliminary Analysis of Telehealth vs. In-Person Preoperative Consultations and Their Impact on Immediate Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
Swazi Sharma1, Dr Alexa Seal1, Dr Katherine Smith2, Simeon Moore1, Peter Sheeran 1 1. University of Dame Australia (Rural Clinical School – Wagga Wagga) 2. Murrumbidgee Local Health District...
Training and Sustaining Rural Anaesthetists: Insights from a 12-Month Audit of Paediatric General Anaesthetics in Wagga Wagga
Billy Poulden, Dr Judy Killen Introduction: Access to high quality paediatric general anaesthesia (GA) is fundamental to the provision of surgical services in rural areas. Paediatric anaesthesia is a...
Diabetic Foot Disease – A Public Health Issue for Australia
Authors: Peter Sheeran1, Prof. James Charles2, Gerarda Henneken3, Brett MacCue41. JMO, Wagga Wagga Base Hospital MHLD, 2. Director, First Peoples Health Unit, Pro Vice Chancellor (Health), Griffith University, 3....
An Audit of Essential Difficult Airway Trolley Equipment in Selected Regional NSW Hospitals
Patrick Lay, Stuart Lawrie, and Anthony Gray Introduction: In 2021, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) updated its Guideline on Equipment to Manage Difficult Airways1 to...
The Rise of new age technologies in laparoscopic training models: a systematic review
Christopher Katsinas Background Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has many benefits, such as: reduced post-operative pain, improved aesthetic outcomes and shorter length-of-stay. The challenge of laparoscopic surgery is the high...
Substance Use and Perceptions of Safety: Insights from a National Indigenous Youth Cohort
Heidi Starr Background: Young people who smoke or drink alcohol are often viewed as making a conscious choice, with little recognition of the role that feelings of safety—or the...