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‘Silent’ strokes common after surgery, linked to cognitive decline
Canadian researchers have discovered that covert – or ‘silent’ – strokes are common in seniors after they have elective, non-cardiac surgery and double their risk of cognitive decline one year
Inaugural Pathways conference attracts top orthopaedic surgeons
Some big names in the international orthopaedic community will be speaking at the inaugural Pathways Conference being held in London on 4 October 2019. The independent, scientific meeting aims to
Virtual reality app eases children’s anxiety before surgery
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals has launched a virtual tour to give young patients an interactive experience of wards before they have surgery. The Little Journey App includes a virtual
Book review – Consultant Interview Online Course
Publisher: Oxford Medical Website: www.medicalinterviewsuk.co.uk Authors: Raymond Anakwe, Scott Middleton This is a comprehensive online CPD accredited course with text, video and interactive exercises for a consultant interview. Included are 18 interview
Book review – Consultant Medical Interview Guide
Publisher: Oxford Medical Edition: 6th Year of Publication: 2019 Pages: 200 ASIN: B00KNT3V3G The book gives details of the consultant appointment process explaining the used terminology and topics you might
Speakers confirmed to complete the programme at the Orthopaedic Knee Conference 2019
OPN are delighted to confirm a host of high-profile speakers attending this year’s event in Leeds on Friday 1 November 2019 The programme has now been finalised for this popular
Advances in additive manufacturing technology, an orthopaedics perspective
Peter Ogrodnik explores 3D technology and how 3D printing may provide a perfect solution for training future surgeons Engineers, builders and architects have been ‘3D printing’ for millennia. If one
Focal resurfacing implants in the knee
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mike McNicholas presents an overview of the current evidence and treatment options available when considering resurfacing implants in the treatment of focal articular cartilage lesions in the
Surgeon in Focus – Mr Bodo Purbach
Mr Bodo Purbach is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, with a special interest in hip and knee surgery. Mr Purbach graduated from University of Wurzburg, Germany in 1991. He undertook his
What effect will AI have on the orthopaedics industry?
Daniel Spencer, business manager at Charlton Morris, asks the experts to give their opinions on the ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) for the wider market It’s difficult to measure the
