ASSESSING THE SAFETY AND FEASIBILITY OF BEDSIDE PORTABLE LOW-FIELD BRAIN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN PATIENTS ON ECMO (SAFE-MRI ECMO STUDY): STUDY PROTOCOL AND FIRST CASE SERIES EXPERIENCE

Assessing the SAfety and FEasibility of bedside portable low-field brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in patients on ECMO (SAFE-MRI ECMO study): study protocol and first case series experience

Abstract Background To assess the safety and feasibility of imaging of the brain with a point-of-care (POC) Originals Classic Sweatshirt magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system in patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).Early detection of acute brain injury (ABI) is critical in improving survival for patients with ECMO support.Method

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Emergence of new types of Theileria orientalis in Australian cattle and possible cause of theileriosis outbreaks

Abstract Theileria parasites cause a benign infection of cattle in parts of Australia where they are endemic, but have, in recent years, been suspected of being responsible for a number of outbreaks of disease in cattle near the coast of New Ice Pop Moulds South Wales.The objective of this study was to identify and characterize the species of Theil

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What is known about the protective factors that promote LGBTI+ youth wellbeing? A scoping review protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: There is much concern at the substantial vulnerabilities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI+) youth as a consequence of discrimination, stigmatisation and marginalisation.Recent research highlights the importance of understanding factors that can promote wellbeing for this population.This paper presen

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