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25.01.2022 Incidents of misfiring pacemakers delivering electrical shocks to patients highlights the need for clinical registries not only in cardiology, but in all surgical fields. However, a lack of government support and resistance to compliance are key barriers to the establishment of medical device registries. https://www.abc.net.au//pacemaker-defibrillator-d/11882880

25.01.2022 If you're a surgeon thinking about outcomes, we'd love to know what you think about publishing surgical outcomes. How do you feel about knowing the results of your surgical audits, and sharing them with others? Have your say by taking this quick survey: https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au/survey No identifiable information will be collected, and we'll share the results in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned!... #surgery #valuebasedcare

25.01.2022 Technology opening doors for accessibility: Robots controlled remotely by paralysed workers https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/technology-46466531

25.01.2022 What does it take to develop a successful #research program? Whether it's a short-term endeavour with your department or a long-term multi-institutional collaboration, our 6-point checklist is the ultimate tool to get you started! #scope #plan #strategy https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au//developing-a-successful-r

23.01.2022 "Examples included statements such as: 'the writing of this paper was atrocious,' 'this young lady is lucky to have been mentored by the leading men in the fiel...d'... 'the authors are clearly new to this field and it shows in this work.' A look at unprofessional behavior in peer review. https://researchintegrityjournal.biomedcentral.com//s41073 See more

23.01.2022 The demand for elective surgery is on the rise, and longer wait times means increased preoperative periods. This presents a greater need for evidence-based healthcare, that uses outcomes data to inform critical decisions in the preoperative period. http://ow.ly/KgwP50y3H9E

22.01.2022 Surgeons from @ROHoncology report total femoral endoprosthetic replacements are reliable reconstructions with good long-term survival when used as a primary implant, although infection remains a concern especially after combined proximal tibia arthroplasty http://ow.ly/1YW550AkQBt

22.01.2022 Reduced hospital stay following TKA in a regional hospital can be achieved over time without significant increases in complications or representation to acute care and subsequent readmission. We published findings in the Journal of Knee Surgery: https://www.thieme-connect.de//abst/10.1055/s-0039-1698818

20.01.2022 Science isn't perfect, but collaboration and transparency are essential to keep it moving forward. http://ow.ly/2zP050wMjYl

20.01.2022 Did you know the cost of formatting scientific articles for submission exceeds $550 million worldwide for the first author only, and $1 billion if accounting for the whole research team? The hidden labour costs are a poor utilisation of researchers' funds, time and efforts. But is there anything that can be done to fix this? http://ow.ly/QC8V50y3GHm

18.01.2022 In light of the #COVID19 #pandemic, we've pulled together a list of resources for #researchers, #clinicians and #industry suppliers that may be helpful for those affected by, or are actively managing the current crisis: https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au/covid-19

16.01.2022 The #TGA reveals their new regulatory science strategy for 2020-2025, with a focus on technical and digital capability, collaboration, communication and responsiveness. https://www.tga.gov.au/new-science-strategy-prepares-regula

16.01.2022 Transparency on how performance is calculated is equally, if not more important than the performance scorecards themselves. To ensure the outcomes are comparable, the process needs to factor in complexities of different surgeries and patient prognoses. http://ow.ly/8vhW50xgFBY

16.01.2022 While high-quality algorithms can provide useful insights, the results need to be carefully interpreted. By over-engineering the process and reducing the variability of how people run, there is potential for an increased risk of injury. http://ow.ly/TH3X50xgGCd

16.01.2022 Whether youre a clinician, researcher or an industry supplier, when was the last time you considered #statistical #planning for your studies? We discuss the 3 key reasons why statistical planning matters, and why you should bring it into practice. https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au/post/statistical-planning

15.01.2022 While surgical audits are a condition of registration, very few surgeons publicly share information on their outcomes, complication rates and adverse events. "The public has a right to transparent and accurate information... The ideal scenario would involve a central register where surgeons outcomes were uniformly vetted and benchmarked and risk-adjusted against validated measures." https://www.smh.com.au//veiled-in-secrecy-call-for-surgeon

14.01.2022 Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction http://ow.ly/ZY7u50yE0xw

14.01.2022 More than 230 scientific papers have used a magnitude-based inference method, which allows for up to 50% chance of false positives in the results, to report significant findings in small sample sizes. #EvidenceBasedMedicine #statistics https://amp.smh.com.au//cold-water-poured-on-scientific-st

14.01.2022 This systematic review & meta-analysis suggests that gap balancing techniques in total knee arthrplasty result in statistically significant improvement in the restoration of mechanical and rotational alignment & KSS & KSFS scores http://ow.ly/4j7V50wYEb6 #kneearthroplasty

13.01.2022 Success of a world-first surgery involving a 3D-printed bone implant unlocks potential to reduce amputations for certain conditions #biomedicalengineering #innovation https://www.abc.net.au//3d-printed-tibia-patient-/11617878

12.01.2022 "People tend to have opinions on preprints and whether they help or hinder progress in research. I’m an unabashed preprint advocate." https://www.bmj.com/content/371/bmj.m4703

10.01.2022 We've grown a lot these last few years, which is why we've updated our website to detail the services and solutions we offer to healthcare providers and the medical device industry. Check out the new EBM Analytics site, and let's work together to implement evidence-based practice change! https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au/

10.01.2022 "While hypoalbuminaemia and obesity both independently predict readmission and reoperation following total knee arthroplasty, hypoalbuminaemia is a far stronger... predictor" say surgeons from @Penn https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk//0301-620X.102B6.BJJ-20 #hypoalbuminaemia #obesity #totalkneearthroplasty See more

09.01.2022 "Outpatient total hip arthroplasty is safe for many patients & the risk of complications is not associated with the presence of medical comorbidities. The presence of comorbidities is, however, associated with increased need for overnight observation". http://ow.ly/hpf450zycp1

07.01.2022 New research finds that chronic pain physically alters the brain pathways that regulate emotion, which may offer some explanation to patients with chronic pain who are also suffering depression, anxiety, pessimism and fatigue. https://www.abc.net.au//study-shows-chronic-pain-/11760024

06.01.2022 Transparency around hospital complications data would not only allow patients to make an informed decision about where they get their treatment, but also introduce a level of accountability to learn from preventable incidents. https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au//hospital-complications-d

04.01.2022 Misallocation of resources and long-term social and economic disruption are just some of the harms associated with misinformation and non-evidence-based measures to deal with the #COVID19 #pandemic. #EvidenceBasedMedicine https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/eci.13222

04.01.2022 We hit the ground running at the start of 2020, and it's hard to believe we're already one month down this year. Did you catch our highlights from 2019? Plenty of clinical (and life) lessons learned with exciting research activity, registry expansions and new partnerships! https://www.ebmanalytics.com.au/post/where-did-2019-go

04.01.2022 As part of our response to COVID-19, we are currently reviewing the 4000+ outpatient appointments scheduled for next week. Depending on the nature of the appoin...tment, some may be done with a clinician by phone or online, while others may be cancelled. If this affects your appointment, you will hear from us soon. Please resist the urge to phone us to check, we are currently experiencing a high number of phone calls, so wed prefer people to wait until they hear from us first. Thank you for your understanding. See more

03.01.2022 Are there factors present at surgery and early follow-up that can predict patient-reported outcomes at 10 years after Birmingham Hip Resurfacing? We published results from predictive modelling in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. https://online.boneandjoint.org.uk//0301-620X.101B11.BJJ-2

03.01.2022 Two papers using the same data about the same topic were published in the same surgical journal one month apart. They came up with completely opposite conclusions. https://www.physiciansweekly.com/dangerous-pitfalls-of-dat/

03.01.2022 High-quality clinical #research in children’s orthopaedic #surgery has lagged behind other surgical subspecialties. This study used a consensus-based approach to identify priorities for clinical trials in children’s orthopaedics http://ow.ly/zjro50COYeE #paedsortho #pediatric

02.01.2022 The fifth annual 'Bionic Cup', thanks to the support of the Australian Orthopaedic Association!

01.01.2022 While #AI may not immediately help the current #COVID19 crisis, with the right data, it can help us better understand the virus to uncover treatment strategies and identify patients at risk of complications. #coronavirus #bigdata https://www.wired.com//researchers-deploy-ai-better-under/