University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Handy measurements: calibrating clinicians’ wound size estimation for remote referral pathways

Introduction Accurate documentation of wound size influences referral decisions and operative planning. As remote pathways such as the Virtual Fracture Clinic rely increasingly on documented descriptions without accompanying photographs, inaccurate estimation risks misclassificat...

Acute Kidney Injury Following Intraureteral Indocyanine Green Use During Laparoscopic Endometrioma Surgery. Comment on Scholz et al. First Reported Case of Acute Kidney Injury Following Intraureteral Indocyanine Green Administration During Bilateral Endometrioma Excision. J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14, 8758

We read with great interest the recent case report describing acute kidney injury (AKI) requiring temporary haemodialysis following intraureteral indocyanine green (ICG) instillation during laparoscopic endometrioma excision [...]

“Not the bleep!”; a novel tabletop approach to on-call simulation

Abstract Background On-call simulation has been used as an effective means to address feelings of under-preparedness amongst new doctors transitioning into clinical practice. Traditional “bleep” simulations are delivered in-situ, in the clinical environment using dedicated pager...

Shoulder MRI for Forensic Age Estimation: Ossification Staging of the Proximal Humeral Epiphysis

Background/Objectives: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the proximal humeral epiphysis offers a radiation-free alternative for forensic age estimation in living individuals. This study aimed to characterize the relationship between chronological age and epiphyseal maturation u...

From six to twelve months: how extending the statutory prognostic threshold affected fast‑tracked end-of-life benefit access in England and Wales

Abstract Background To evaluate the impact of the 2022 change in prognostic eligibility criteria for the Special Rules for End of Life (SREL) pathway, from an expected death within 6 months to within 12 months, on the number and characteristics of awardees for fast-tracked financ...

90 Developing Patient-Focused Outcomes for Routine Clinical Care in Glioma: A Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence from the COMBaT Study

Abstract Introduction There is a critical need to identify and routinely measure the outcomes that matter most to people living with glioma. Care needs in this population are complex and variable, yet current clinical practice lacks consistent, systematic approaches to assessing...

The Co-Occurrence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia and Functional Neurological Disorder: A Meta-Analysis and Narrative Synthesis

Background: Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) are both complex, often debilitating conditions that frequently affect young women and involve high symptom burdens and psychiatric comorbidity. Although clinical overlap betwe...

Menstrual and Reproductive Function Before and After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery

Abstract Aims To evaluate the impact of metabolic bariatric surgery on menstrual function, hormonal profiles, and reproductive health in women of reproductive age. Materials and methods In this prospective cohort study, women aged 18–45 years undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass o...