Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · May 2020
Prevalence and distribution of functional splenic tissue after splenectomy.
Individuals splenectomised for trauma have lower infection rates than those splenectomised for other conditions. Residual functional splenic tissue (FST) after splenectomy may provide ongoing immunological protection. ⋯ Residual FST is commonly seen in individuals splenectomised for trauma. It can present in varying distributions and of varying volume. The clinical significance is unclear.
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Internal medicine journal · May 2020
Selling medical education to international students: time for review.
Over 600 international medical students commence training in Australian medical schools each year. Government funding policies are driving medical schools to recruit more international students. The need to lobby for intern positions for domestic graduates and for international students has placed Australia's medical schools in conflicted positions. It is time for a thorough re-examination of all aspects of medical education in Australia.