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Quantification of Erythema Associated With Varying Suture Materials in Facial Surgery Repair: A Randomized Prospective Study

Fast absorbable sutures either irradiated polyglactin-910 or fast-absorbing gut was comparable to nylon sutures regarding quantified erythema following wound closure after Mohs surgery on the face.

Ali Majd, Catherine Lim, David Zloty

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Same-day surgery promotes sustainability in dermatology

Same day surgery significantly reduces carbon emissions through reduction of patient transportation emissions.

Claire Doyle , Orla McFeely , Paula Beatty , Lisa Murphy , Sarah O’Mahony , Marta Costa Blasco , Madonna Andrawis , Anne-Marie Tobin

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Carbon footprint analysis of electricity, gas and water consumption before and after an educational intervention at a dermatology centre in the UK

A insightful case study on carbon reduction in a single centre after an educational intervention.

Grant and Simon Tso

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Sustainability and Procedural Dermatology

A useful review on the carbon impact of procedural dermatology.

Fatima Ali, Sue Ann Chan, Viktoria Eleftheriadou, Aaron G Wernham, Rachel A Abbott, Simon Tso

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A Novel Approach for Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of Different Medical Education Teaching Modalities in an NHS Hospital Trust

A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal…

Jack S, Hughes R, Dhugga A, Oshodi K, Palta C, Jankowska M, Tso S, SWFT Medical Education Sustainability Group

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Surgical Attire Survey Amongst Dermatologists in New Zealand Undergoing Dermatological Surgery

Abstract from presentation surgical attire survey from NZ dermatologists.

Isabel Macdonald, Gemma Gardner, Alistair Brown, Aaron Wernham, William Hunt

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The Carbon Impact of Skin Cancer Surgery

An analysis of the components of the carbon footprint of dermatologic surgery in NZ. By far most CO2 emissions are generated from transportation (patients and staff), so avoiding unnecessary…

Eugene Tan and David Lim

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Summary of Primary Care Net Zero and Climate Emergency Work by Integrated Care Boards in England

The purpose of this document is to showcase work that has been done in Primary Care by some ICBs in England as part of their Green Plans in order to meet the Greener NHS net zero targets

October 2024

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Improving sustainability in sexual health: A pilot project reintroducing reusable stainless steel vaginal specula at a sexual health clinic

Pilot project of switching to reusable stainless steel specula in a sexual health clinic including carbon footprint and cost estimations

November 2024

Hall, I, Dean, Clarke, A

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Interventions to reduce low-value care in intensive care settings: a scoping review of impacts on health, resource use, costs, and the environment

We aimed to identify, collate, and summarise published evidence on the impacts of interventions to reduce low-value care in intensive care units (ICUs). Multiple evidence-based interventions may…

October 2024

Jake T W Williams, Florencia Moraga Masson, Forbes McGain, Rachel Stancliffe, Julia K Pilowsky, Nhi Nguyen, Katy J L Bell

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