Outputs (14)

259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sokhal, B. S., Mostafa, O. E. S., Ramasamy, S., Spyridon, R., Zaman, S., Hajibandeh, S., & Hajibandeh, S. 259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Presented at ASiT Annual Conference 2024, (8–10 March 2024), Bournemouth, UK

Background Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) is a common cause of acute abdominal pain. Recent guidelines advise selective use of antibiotics in AUD patients. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the effectiveness of no antibiotics versus antib... Read More about 259 Comparing the Use of Antibiotics Versus No Antibiotics in the Management of Acute Left-Sided Uncomplicated Diverticulitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Sokhal, B. S., Menon, S. P. K., Nanthakumar, N., Polymerou, E., Carny, A., Xiang, J., Balbadaoui, A., Ashworth, C., & Rao, V. 529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations. Presented at ASiT Annual Conference 2024, Bournemouth, UK

Background A key aspect of Health Education England’s foundation training learning outcomes is to develop the clinical teacher. Aim The aim of this initiative was to pair up year 3 medical students (trainee) with foundation trainees (trainer) for bed... Read More about 529 The Benefit of a University-Supported Foundation Trainee Teaching Buddy Scheme on Medical Student Preparedness for Practical Examinations.

FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Sokhal, B. S., Mostafa, O. E. S., Ramasamy, S., Spyridon, R., Hajibandeh, S., & Hajibandeh, S. (2024, May). FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials. Poster presented at Annual Congress of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, Belfast, UK

Aims Acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) is a common cause of acute abdominal pain. Recent guidelines advise selective use of antibiotics in AUD patients. This meta-analysis aimed to compare the effectiveness of no antibiotics versus antibiotics... Read More about FP2.13 - Do we really need Antibiotics for Simple Uncomplicated Diverticulitis? Results of Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

Twelve tips for peer teaching by a medical education student society. (2023)
Journal Article
Kumar Menon, S. P., Sokhal, B. S., Rao, V., O'Mahony, F., & Lefroy, J. (2023). Twelve tips for peer teaching by a medical education student society. MedEdPublish, 13, Article 294. https://doi.org/10.12688/mep.19928.2

University societies are student-led organisations which provide excellent opportunities for students to collaborate in a shared interest. Peer teaching is gaining recognition as an effective method of medical education. Peer teaching also provides s... Read More about Twelve tips for peer teaching by a medical education student society..