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Fast absorbable sutures either irradiated polyglactin-910 or fast-absorbing gut was comparable to nylon sutures regarding quantified erythema following wound closure after Mohs surgery on the face.
Hemodialysis is a life-sustaining treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease, but it is notoriously resource-intensive, requiring vast quantities of high-purity water. This significant water…
A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal…
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Jack S, Hughes R, Dhugga A, Oshodi K, Palta C, Jankowska M, Tso S, SWFT Medical Education Sustainability Group
An analysis of the components of the carbon footprint of dermatologic surgery in NZ. By far most CO2 emissions are generated from transportation (patients and staff), so avoiding unnecessary…
On 14th January the OT Susnet Network was lucky to have Lizzie Andare presenting on her work and reflections on the role of Occupational Therapists working with displaced people in her home country of…
BackgroundAs global temperatures continue to rise, the effects of ambient heat on acute kidney injury (AKI) are of growing concern. We used a novel nationwide electronic alert (e-alert) system to…
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Hajat, S., Casula, A., Murage, P., Omoyeni, D., Gray, T., Plummer, Z., Steenkamp, R., Nitsch, D.
