Thoracic surgeon, statistician, clinical trialist. 🇬🇧 Into research, post grad education and patient advocacy.
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When Racism No Longer Looks Racist: The Challenge of New Racism in Healthcare
Healthcare has little difficulty condemning racism when it is obvious. A racial slur directed at a consumer, a staff member denied an opportunity because of their ethnicity or an act of deliberate discrimination are readily recognised as unacceptable. Organisational policies prohibit such behaviour, professional codes of conduct denounce it and few healthcare workers would openly defend it.
Trauma-Informed Clinical Supervision for Nurses and Midwives: An Integrative Review of the Literature
1 Introduction Nurses and midwives are exposed to a range of occupational stressors—including workplace aggression, patient death, bullying, moral injury, insufficient education, inadequate staffing, suboptimal remuneration, gender-based exclusion and racism—that may precipitate trauma responses. This review examines the critical role of trauma-informed clinical supervision for nurses and midwives, with a focus on workforce retention, well-being and organisational culture.
A comparison of five statistical methods used to analyse longitudinal EORTC QLQ-C30 quality of life scores in randomised controlled trials: a simulation study
Original ResearchArticles in Press112400Open access Affiliations & Notes aBristol Trials Centre, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK bAcademic Division of Thoracic Surgery, The Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK Article Info Publication History: Received October 30, 2025; Revised June 23, 2026; Accepted June 29, 2026; Published online July 2, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112400 External LinkAlso available on ScienceDirect...
SCTS 2026 | Management of Early-Stage NSCLC
At the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland Annual Meeting, leading surgeons presented on the management of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Henrietta Wilson, a consultant thoracic surgeon at Barts Thorax Center, London, UK, delivered a presentation on “Are All Segments Equal?” She explored lung resection data and explored whether postoperative pulmonary function (PPF) varies depending on the segmentectomy and patient.
Factors Affecting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Men in Nursing: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
1 Introduction and Background Gender segregation of the workforce is a global phenomenon originating in the late nineteenth century when substantial numbers of women started to enter the workforce (Chan et al. 2014; Saleh et al. 2020). Gender segregation impacted the workforce as men and women were aligned to professions due to the normative work arrangements and types of appropriate tasks deemed appropriate for males and females (Milner et al. 2018).
JCOG0802 and CALGB140503: the gap between trial design and clinical application
The recent presentation of the long-term results of the JCOG0802 phase 3 trial has sparked discussion within the international thoracic surgical community.
Medical management of patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis
Keywords carotid artery diseases conservative treatment stroke carotid stenosis transient ischaemic attack Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Barnett, H.J. ∙ Taylor, D.W. ∙ Eliasziw, M. ... Benefit of carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic moderate or severe stenosis. North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial Collaborators N Engl J Med. 1998 Nov 12; 339:1415-1425 2.
SG60: How Singapore’s SMEs are shaping a sustainable future for Asean
THE Singapore story is one of pragmatism, adaptability and entrepreneurial spirit, and nowhere is this better reflected than among the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that constitute more than 99 per cent of all locally registered companies. SMEs employ 70 per cent of Singapore’s workforce and play a pivotal role in driving our economy. As suppliers to large enterprises, they are also vital links in the local, regional and global supply chains.
Further insights into MARS 2 - Authors' reply
We thank Yumna Ahmed and colleagues for their interest in our work.1 With specific reference to their query over why we did not include patients with stage IIIB or stage IV malignant pleural mesothelioma, this was a surgical trial and complete resection is not usually achievable in such an advanced stage of disease.
Diagnostic Overshadowing of Chronic Hepatitis C in People With Mental Health Conditions Who Inject Drugs: A Scoping Review
1 Introduction Diagnostic overshadowing occurs when people with mental health conditions receive inadequate or delayed medical attention and misdiagnoses because their presenting physical symptoms are incorrectly attributed to their mental health condition rather than a new or supplementary medical condition (Das and Kulkarni 2021; Geiss et al. 2017; Hallyburton 2022; Shefer et al. 2014).
Coming out of the ashes we rise: Experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse international nursing students at two Australian universities during the Covid-19 pandemic
The authors have declared no competing interest. This study did not receive any funding I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained.
Extended pleurectomy decortication and chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone for pleural mesothelioma (MARS 2): a phase 3 randomised controlled trial
Research in context Evidence before this study We conducted a review of the literature on PubMed from Jan 1, 1966, to Sept 1, 2017, restricted to randomised trials of extended pleurectomy decortication for malignant pleural mesothelioma, and none were identified.
Prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/hyperkinetic disorder of pediatric and adult populations in clinical settings: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression | Molecular Psychiatry
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Abstract Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)/Hyperkinetic Disorder (HD) is linked to increased risks of morbidity, comorbidity and mortality, with higher prevalence in clinical populations. The differential prevalence of ADHD/HD across adult and pediatric clinical populations, influenced by factors such as time trends, sex, age, geographic regions, and comorbidities, has not been systematically assessed.
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Making the green transition just and welcome by all
AS WE move closer to 2050, the pressure to reach global net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions grows exponentially.
Singapore's First Aircon Servicing Company to Integrate with AI-Powered WhatsApp Business API
official image of iaircon iAircon.sg's adoption of various cutting-edge technologies has significantly improved its operations and customer experience.
Singapore's First Aircon Servicing Company to Integrate with AI-Powered WhatsApp Business API
official image of iaircon iAircon.sg's adoption of various cutting-edge technologies has significantly improved its operations and customer experience.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Simulations for Surgical Training
This entry of Brompton Grand Rounds features Anthony Gallagher. He is the Director of Research and Learning at Orsi Academy in Belgium and a leading exponent and international expert in design, application, and validation of virtual reality simulation in medicine. In this video, he presents on proficiency-based progression simulation training. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Targeted Treatments for Thymoma
This entry of Brompton Grand Rounds features Benjamin Besse, Professor of Medical Oncology at Paris-Saclay University, Orsay; Head of the Cancer Medicine Department at Gustave Roussy Cancer Campus, France; and Chair of the EORTC Lung Group. In this video, he presents on targeted treatments for thymoma. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Update on Management of Pleural Effusion
This entry of Brompton Grand Rounds features Gary Lee, recognized world leader in translational pleural research, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Western Australia, and a Consultant and Director of Pleural Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Australia. In this video, he presents an update on pleural effusion management. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Update on Diagnosis of Pleural Effusion
This entry of Brompton Grand Rounds features Nick Maskell, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Bristol; Honorary Consultant Chest Physician at North Bristol NHS Trust in the U.K.; and Chair of Trustees for Mesothelioma U.K. In this video, he discusses an investigation of an undiagnosed unilateral pleural effusion. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Update on Pneumothorax Management
This entry of Brompton Grand Rounds features Gary Lee, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Western Australia; Consultant and Head of Pleural Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Australia; and co-authored Conservative vs. International Treatment for Spontaneous Pneumothorax. In this video, he discusses an update on pneumothorax management. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Digital networking post-pandemic: How professionals can protect their data and find work in a gig economy?
Today’s ever-present digital presence means you’re always on and always connected. With the Covid-19 pandemic, communication has changed the way you meet a potential client or a business contact. In the past, it was common to exchange business cards but today that process has expanded to the digital world — starting with LinkedIn and a digital business card. It provides a direct line of communication and 24/7 access to your contacts.
Daily Debrief: What Happened Today
Thu, Nov 03, 2022 - 6:30 PM Stories you might have missed Singapore’s crypto hub ambitions do not involve trading, speculating in cryptos: Ravi Menon SINGAPORE wants to be a crypto assets hub, but not one that centres on the trading and speculating of cryptocurrencies, Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said on Thursday (Nov 3).
Driving South-east Asia’s great green transition
Driving South-east Asia’s great green transition, Hub Projects - THE BUSINESS TIMES
Brompton Grand Rounds: Proton Beam Therapy for NSCLC
This episode of Brompton Grand Rounds features Crispin Hiley, associate professor with tenure in radiation oncology at UCL, consultant clinical oncologist at UCLH, and a member of the expert group which authored the Radiotherapy for Lung Cancer Royal College of Radiologists Consensus Statement. In this video, he discusses proton beam therapy for non-small-cell lung carcinoma.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Ablative Consolidative Therapies for Advanced Lung Cancer
This episode of Brompton Grand Rounds features Miltiadis Krokidis, vascular and interventional radiologist at Areteion University Hospital and assistant professor at the Medical School of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens in Greece. In this video, he presents on ablative consolidative therapies for advanced lung cancer. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Sub-Lobar Resection for Lung Cancer
This episode of Brompton Grand Rounds features Nasser Altorki, professor of cardiothoracic surgery and the Director of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center with expertise in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery in the US. In this video, he discusses sub-lobar resection for lung cancer. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Multi-Modality Management in Early Lung Cancer-Target Treatments
This episode of Brompton Grand Rounds features Julia Rotow, medical oncologist at Dana Farber Cancer Institute with interest and expertise on NSCLC, EGFR positive lung cancer, lung cancer and lung adenocarcinoma in the US. In this video, she discusses targeted treatments in multi-modality management of early lung cancer. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit the Royal Brompton Grand Rounds website.
Brompton Grand Rounds: ECMO for Difficult Airway Surgery
In this episode of Brompton Grand Rounds, Shanda Blackmon, Professor and Consultant at Mayo Clinic in the U.S., Division of Thoracic Surgery, and a pioneer in 3D printing and building prototypes for complex thoracic resections. In this video, she discusses ECMO for difficult airway surgery. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit here. Brompton Grand Rounds also premieres new episodes on CTSNet's YouTube channel.
Brompton Grand Rounds: Minimally Invasive Surgery - Lung Cancer
In this episode of Brompton Grand Rounds, Waël Hanna, MDCM, MBA, FRCSC, associate professor, departments of surgery and HE, director of clinical teaching unit in thoracic surgery, and director of research program at the Boris Family Centre for Robotic Surgery in Canada, discusses minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer. To learn more about Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit here. Brompton Grand Rounds also premieres new episodes on CTSNet's YouTube channel.
Brompton Grand Rounds: SMART Protocol for Mesothelioma
In this episode of Brompton Grand Rounds, Marc de Perrot, MD, MSc, FRSCS, a professor at the University of Toronto and faculty of medicine for the Department of Surgery and Immunology in the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Toronto General Hospital, UHN, discusses SMART protocol for mesothelioma. To learn more about the Brompton Grand Rounds and to view upcoming presentations, visit this website. The Brompton Grand Rounds are livestreamed on CTSNet's YouTube Channel.
“Ismail Sabri’s poor get-up choice is no laughing matter”
IF clothes maketh the man, what are we to make of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s puzzle of a shirt, pictured during his handshake with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Tokyo? Oversized and abstract in design, was it meant to distract? It looks great for a casual outing to the mall with “Keluarga Malaysia” or for high-tea at a breezy beach hotel.
General Motors Stock: GM Cruise Creates An Opportunity (NYSE:GM) Original
Nic Antaya/Getty Images News Introduction and Thesis General Motors (GM) is one of the numerous legacy automakers to lay out an ambitious electrification goal along with their unique take on the future of the mobility market. GM hopes to electrify its products while pursuing revenue diversifications through the development of autonomous driving technologies.
Airbnb Stock: Strong Earnings, Buy On Improved Fundamentals
Carl Court/Getty Images News Introduction and Thesis On January 12th, 2022, I rated Airbnb (ABNB) as a buy. I believed that the company's operations and execution strategy was in a position to capitalize on a strong underlying trend developing as the operational threat from the Covid-19 was diminishing.
Buy Southwest Airlines Ahead Of Strong Recovery (NYSE:LUV)
DaveAlan/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction & Thesis As was the case for all airlines around the world, Southwest Airlines (LUV) saw a significant hindrance to its operations since the start of the pandemic. Today, however, the company along with the industry is recovering rapidly creating an attractive buying opportunity for investors.
Allbirds IPO: This Stock Is Worthy Of Your Attention (NASDAQ:BIRD)
Spencer Platt/Getty Images News Introduction and Thesis Allbirds (BIRD) is a relatively new lifestyle brand primarily selling footwear and apparel products sourced from naturally derived materials. Allbirds claims that their footwear is environmentally friendly while being the most comfortable shoes. The relatively young brand initially saw a huge increase in its share price after the initial public offering in November 2021; however, since then, the valuation has been consolidating to this date.
AT&T Stock: Ambiguity Is Creating An Opportunity (NYSE:T)
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis Ambiguity can often be an opportunity. The market does not like uncertainties, and for that reason, uncertainty can bring short-term valuation fallout creating favorable opportunities for long-term investors. AT&T (T) reported earnings on January 26th, and contrary to investors' expectations, the company did not provide any clear guidance on the impending Warner Media divesture.
CrowdStrike Stock: Continuing Bearish View (NASDAQ:CRWD)
MF3d/E+ via Getty Images Introduction And Thesis The world is changing fast. Since the start of the industrial revolution, the pace of innovation and change has only increased, which has taken an even greater leap during the pandemic. The pandemic changed numerous aspects of our world including the adoption of remote and digital technology leading to the increasing speed of cloud solution adoption.
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic or Open Lobectomy in Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Introduction Surgery is the standard of care for early-stage lung cancer. The use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) has been increasing worldwide and is currently the most common form of access for lung cancer resection in the United Kingdom.1 The increased popularity of “minimally invasive” VATS access was based on the assumption that smaller incisions without rib spreading may improve recovery compared with standard open thoracotomy for lung cancer surgery.
Datadog Stock: Looks Like A Sell (NASDAQ:DDOG)
nespix/iStock via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis Datadog (DDOG) has been one of the hottest stocks in the stock market. The company's stock price saw massive growth throughout 2021. However, the positive trend started changing toward the end of the year, and I believe this negative price movement trend will be persistent throughout 2022. Datadog has been rewarded with stock price growth due to its strong fundamentals and financial performances bringing extremely high valuations.
Dilemma, General Motors, And The Mobility Market (NYSE:GM)
JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis Since the advent of the pandemic, new EV automakers like Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and Lucid Motors (LCID) took the spotlight while legacy automaker, General Motors (GM), was relatively on the sideline. The thesis behind this event was that newer automakers solely focused on EV will out-compete the slower to adapt legacy automakers.
CRISPR Therapeutics' Giant Leap For Humankind (NASDAQ:CRSP)
Natali_Mis/iStock via Getty Images Introduction We, as humankind, have been dreaming about what future technological advancements will bring. One of the most popular ideas was the advancements in healthcare. Movies and books dreamed of a technology that can diagnose and cure any disease. From simple flu to diseases that cannot even be cured today, our ideas were endless.
5 Things You Should Know Before You Embark on a Data Science Bootcamp
Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash Last year, I had the privilege of completing General Assembly’s Data Science Immersive at the Singapore campus. As part of my career transition (from urban farming), I started learning Python from the first week of the year and ended the year by graduating from the Data Science Immersive.
Zoom (ZM): Zooming Past Recent Hurdles
Morsa Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis Zoom Video Communications (ZM) has been Wall Street's darling during the peak of the pandemic. Zoom allowed video communications to be possible when physical meetings were barred due to lockdowns. As such, Zoom's service has been the critical backbone of our society; however, as lockdowns and restrictions ease, the relevance of Zoom's service going forward is in question.
Airbnb Stock: Expensive, But Worth It (NASDAQ:ABNB)
Carl Court/Getty Images News Introduction and Thesis Travel by definition is going from one place to another for any given reason, and when traveling occurs, lodging becomes a necessity. Including today, hotels have been the primary destination for travelers; however, I believe Airbnb's (ABNB) hosting may challenge traditional hotels in coming years. Airbnb is a technology company that connects hosts and guests.
Intel Stock: Mobileye Divesture Is Ingenious (NASDAQ:INTC)
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Danaos Stock: Music Is Slowly Stopping (NYSE:DAC)
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Teladoc Stock: Time To Buy On Weakness (NYSE:TDOC)
Geber86/E+ via Getty Images Introduction and Thesis The world is changing fast as everything is being digitalized and automated for maximum efficiencies and convenience. Throughout the past 2 years, Covid-19 has sped up this process. The pandemic brought an unprecedented period of time where millions of people around the world had to lock down in their homes bringing demand for a digital service to its peak.
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