Postgraduate medical journal
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Meta Analysis
Application of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in radical gastrectomy: a systemic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to assess the safety and efficiency of the enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in radical gastrectomy. ⋯ ERAS protocol application for radical gastrectomy accelerated postoperative recovery, shortened postoperative hospital days and first passage time of defection and flatus, and saved on medical costs, and did not increase the occurrence rate of severe complications.
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Free Open Access Meducation (FOAM) describes online resources assisting learning in medicine. Little is known about users or their behaviours. ⋯ Google Analytics can powerfully display usage of medical websites but has important limitations if statistical exploration is required. FOAM users are a heterogenous group, and thus content should be designed with this in mind. Further research must be prioritised focussing on the scope, curriculum coverage, accuracy of information and the effectiveness of FOAM as an educational resource.