Brigitte Smith

Ideas Victoria’s startup sector is surging after a decade of investment and support. Now is not the time for government to stall momentum or cut programs. In 2017, Victoria was a small fish in the startup pond, home to just 1,000 technology companies, half the number in New South Wales. Today, Victoria has caught up, with around 3,800 startups employing almost 65,000 people, per Dealroom data. This growth reflects a decade of deliberate effort underpinned by targeted government investment.

Key Points Question Does assessment of surgical competence using Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Milestones during training predict future patient outcomes? Findings In this study, Milestone ratings near the end of surgical training were associated with complication rates in patients treated by those surgeons early in their practice. Meaning Milestone ratings may help programs to identify specific gaps in competence during training that could be remediated prior to graduation.

Respiratory viral infections are associated with increased incidence of adverse cardiovascular events. However, it is unclear whether viral infections are associated with increased risk of acute aortic syndromes (AAS). The study was designed to assess whether COVID-19 and influenza illnesses are associated with increased incidence of subsequent AAS in the US population.