Research in the Cardiac Surgery unit at RCH
This grand round will present three areas of cardiac surgery research, each with current or future clinical applications.
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The Text, the context: understanding the use of Clinical guidelines in Laos
Presenter: Dr Amy Gray Synopsis:Clinical guidelines are a core part of patient management at hospitals such as RCH but in some countries their use is in its infancy. Such is the case in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Laos has among the highest child mortality rates in the Asia-Pacific region, limited resources for health, and a … Continued
Febrile neutropenia risk stratification: past, present and future
Febrile neutropenia is a frequent complication during the treatment of childhood cancer. It occurs in up to half of patients with solid tumours and more than 80% of those with hematological malignancies.
The ethics of disagreement between treating team and parents: The Zone of Parental Discretion
One of the most common reasons for referral is disagreement between the treating team and parents about a child’s medical treatment or other aspects of management, such as telling the truth to the child.
“So you’re saying it’s all in my head”
Somatoform Disorders also known as “functional disorders” and “Medically Unexplained Symptoms” are very common in children and adolescents.
Advances in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders of childhood
Information on recent advances in the management of the most common neuromuscular disorders of childhood and the future for patients with these conditions. Neuromuscular disorders affect 200 000 Australians and are responsible for 1/3 of all referrals to paediatric neurology clinics.
Possums, mosquitoes and Bairnsdale ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection)
Latest information on epidemiology, pathogenesis, transmission and treatment of the Bairnsdale/Buruli ulcer (BU). BU has been made legally notifiable in Victoria from January 2004 due to the high number of Australian cases occurring in Victoria, one third of which are children.
Optimising Immunisation in Special Risk Groups
Using the available scientific evidence to help clinicians optimise protection from vaccine preventable diseases in children and adolescents with underlying special risk conditions.
Eczema in the community: new approaches to treatment
Up to date pathophysiology of atopic eczema and latest treatments and management as well as discussion about strategies to cope with the increasing demand for the dermatology service.
Crohns and Colitis in Children – a growing problem: A cause? A capsule? A cure?
Information on the recent epidemiological change in Crohns disease and Ulcerative Colitis as well as look at the ground-breaking research being undertaken at RCH into aetiology, the latest in diagnostic techniques, the complexities that need to be considered in treating patients, and the importance of a team approach.