East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust

Researchers are comparing three bedside scoring systems, the Alvarado, AIR, and AAS, to see which one most accurately identifies acute appendicitis in adults. The study reviews records of 300 emergency patients who had their appendix removed due to suspected appendicitis. Each pa…

This study looked at how doctors who are not radiologists interpret CT scans. With CT scans becoming more common, many non-radiologists are expected to read them but often lack formal training. Researchers recorded 25 doctors from different specialties and experience levels as th…

This study talked to 15 people who visit the emergency department many times a year, plus the staff who care for them. The goal was to learn what these patients really need and what challenges staff face. The results will help design a new psychosocial service to better support f…