Strategies to improve clinical research in surgery through international collaboration
K Søreide, D Alderson, A Bergenfelz, J Beynon… - The Lancet, 2013 - thelancet.com
More than 235 million patients undergo surgery every year worldwide, but less than 1% are
enrolled in surgical clinical trials—few of which are international collaborations. Several …
enrolled in surgical clinical trials—few of which are international collaborations. Several …
Developing pediatric surgery in low-and middle-income countries: an evaluation of contemporary education and care delivery models
MW Butler - Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 2016 - Elsevier
There are several different models of education and care delivery models in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs), and many endeavors combine more than one of the described …
income countries (LMICs), and many endeavors combine more than one of the described …
A Twitter education: why psychiatrists should tweet
ME Peters, E Uible, MS Chisolm - Current psychiatry reports, 2015 - Springer
Social media tools such as blogs, microblogs, social networking sites, podcasts, and video-
sharing sites are now ubiquitous. These tools enable instantaneous interactions with a …
sharing sites are now ubiquitous. These tools enable instantaneous interactions with a …
Social media use for professional purposes in the neurosurgical community: a multi-institutional study
Background Since the debut of Facebook in 2004, social media (SoMe) has garnered
increased popularity and usage worldwide. Given its appeal and visibility, many industries …
increased popularity and usage worldwide. Given its appeal and visibility, many industries …
Social media and the new e-professionalism
In today's internet age there is an expectation that we not only become acquainted with
social media, but that we use it; and wisely too. This expectation is reinforced by the …
social media, but that we use it; and wisely too. This expectation is reinforced by the …
Health-related media use among youth audiences in Senegal
Lower-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are experiencing rapid changes in access to
and use of new internet and digital media technologies. The purpose of this study was to …
and use of new internet and digital media technologies. The purpose of this study was to …
Pain assessment–can it be done with a computerised system? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Mobile and web technologies are becoming increasingly used to support the
treatment of chronic pain conditions. However, the subjectivity of pain perception makes its …
treatment of chronic pain conditions. However, the subjectivity of pain perception makes its …
A preparation guide for surgical resident and student rotations to underserved regions
JJ Leow, RS Groen, TP Kingham, KM Casey, MA Hardy… - Surgery, 2012 - Elsevier
Interest in global health among surgical residents and medical students is growing. There
are numerous opportunities worldwide for both short-and long-term experiences. In order to …
are numerous opportunities worldwide for both short-and long-term experiences. In order to …
Using mobile text and media to complement teaching in a facial reconstruction training module in Haiti
Objectives (1) To describe electronic communication between global surgeons and trainees
in a low-middle income country (LMIC) and to gauge appeal of the WhatsApp platform (2) To …
in a low-middle income country (LMIC) and to gauge appeal of the WhatsApp platform (2) To …
Social media and the surgeon
DA Margolin - Clinics in colon and rectal surgery, 2013 - thieme-connect.com
As the Internet has matured, social media has developed and become a part of our everyday
life. Whether it is Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn, we now communicate with each other …
life. Whether it is Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn, we now communicate with each other …