CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – Deadline 31st August The National Research Collaborative Meeting 2013 on 6th December, is for surgical trainees up and down the country who want to work together to deliver research and audit at scale. Tickets are FREE. Details at www.nationalresearch.org.uk. Abstracts are now … Read More
Are clinical trial data shared sufficiently?
The BMJ recently had a head-to-head piece that was an interesting read. The subject was publication of clinical trial data. John Castellani put the case for the status quo and Ben Goldacre, of Bad Science fame, argued for greater publication … Read More
Meeting POSTPONED: Trials in orthopaedic and plastic surgery
The RSTN had been granted 10 places for this one day meeting in Oxford. It has just been postponed to January 2014. We will advertise the event when a new date is set. Lectures will cover: Developing a research question … Read More
The RSTN is pleased to announce that the British Association of Hand Therapists is now affiliated to us. We look forward to collaborating with them on clinical trials in the future. For more information on the BAHT, check out their … Read More
Cochrane Skin Group: Dermal filler review DEADLINE 24/05/13
Following the recent Keogh Report into the cosmetic surgery industry, the Cochrane Skin Group is considering a systematic review on a topic related to dermal fillers. The BAPAS President, Graeme Perks, is supporting this. We are running the competition for a review … Read More
Trial focus: surgery or steroids in moderate carpal tunnel syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the commonest hand condition referred for elective surgery in the UK with approximately 50 000 carpal tunnel decompressions per year. This incidence of both the condition and surgery is increasing, with consequent concerns over the … Read More
RSTN goes live to BAPRAS, BSSH, PLASTA and BOTA
The Reconstructive Surgery Trials Network has now been advertised to all members of both BAPRAS and The BSSH, PLASTA and BOTA. We are pleased that so many people have joined the mailing list and asked to get involved with ongoing trials. … Read More
Trial focus: SHINE – putting surgical outcomes data to work.
SHINE: Putting surgical outcomes data to work Guy Thorburn on behalf of STAAR (St Andrew’s Anglia Ruskin Research Group) Funded by the Health Foundation, an independent charity working to continuously improve the quality of health care in the UK. There … Read More
Trial focus: Groin node flap for secondary lymphoedema.
Following publication of this blog post the trial has been paused whilst options for funding are considered. Lymphoedema is a debilitating condition occurring in 4% of patients seeking breast reconstruction. There have been recent reports of free vascularised transplantation of … Read More
