Search Results - "Bala, Laksha"

Assessing the predictive validity of the UCAT-A systematic review and narrative synthesis by Bala, Laksha, Pedder, Stephen, Sam, Amir H., Brown, Celia

“…The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions assessment used by a consortium of universities across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, to aid…”
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Twelve tips for introducing very short answer questions (VSAQs) into your medical curriculum by Bala, Laksha, Westacott, Rachel J., Brown, Celia, Sam, Amir H.

“…Most undergraduate written examinations use multiple-choice questions, such as single best answer questions (SBAQs) to assess medical knowledge. In recent…”
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Online clinical reasoning simulator for medical students grounded on dual‐process theory by Hornos, Eduardo, Pleguezuelos, Eduardo M., Bala, Laksha, Vleuten, Cees, Sam, Amir H.

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Reliability, validity and acceptability of an online clinical reasoning simulator for medical students: An international pilot by Hornos, Eduardo, Pleguezuelos, Eduardo, Bala, Laksha, Collares, Carlos Fernando, Freeman, Adrian, van der Vleuten, Cees, Murphy, Kevin G, Sam, Amir H

“…Clinical reasoning skills are essential for decision-making. Current assessment methods are limited when testing clinical reasoning and management of…”
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Barriers and facilitators to establishing a clinical academic career in clinical education research in the UK: A focus group study by Harvey Bluemel, Anna, Burton, Oliver E, Burford, Bryan, Ellis, Janice, Finn, Gabrielle, Bala, Laksha, Byrne, Matthew Hv, Vance, Gillian, Alao, Adedoyin

“…In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, we need a robust evidence base to inform effective education and training. This study aimed to examine factors…”
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Cutaneous Post-transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder by Kanji, Alpa, Ahmad, Raida, Bala, Laksha, Mallon, Eleanor

“…Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) involve T- or B-cell proliferation in an immunosuppressed transplant recipient. It usually presents at…”
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High prevalence of severe sleep cycle disruption in de novo acromegaly and underdiagnosis by common clinical screening tools: A prospective, observational, cross‐sectional study by Powlson, Andrew S., Annamalai, Anand K., Moir, Samantha, Webb, Alison J., Bala, Laksha, Graggaber, Johann, Kandasamy, Narayanan, Koulouri, Olympia, Halsall, David J., Shneerson, John M., Gurnell, Mark

“…Context Although sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is well‐recognised in acromegaly, most studies have reported heterogeneous, often heavily treated, groups and…”
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Undergraduate dermatology education: The importance of curriculum review by Khalil, Nada, Bala, Laksha, George, Christina

“…In this letter, we highlight the considerable diversity in undergraduate dermatology training in the United Kingdom and acknowledge the barriers faced in…”
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Supplementation: An Improved Approach to Question-Based Collaborative Learning [Response to Letter] by Bala, Laksha, Wynn-Lawrence, Laura S, Sam, Amir H

“…Laksha Bala, Laura S Wynn-Lawrence, Amir H Sam Imperial College School of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UKCorrespondence: Amir H Sam Email…”
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Question-Based Collaborative Learning for Constructive Curricular Alignment by Wynn-Lawrence, Laura S, Bala, Laksha, Fletcher, Rebekah J, Wilson, Rebecca K, Sam, Amir H

“…We designed a curriculum mapping tool which enables medical students to access intended learning outcomes (ILOs) on their iPads in the workplace. Students were…”
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BT26 Safe use of mobile photographic devices in dermatology: a multicentre quality-improvement project by Bala, Laksha, Narang, Isha

“…Abstract Mobile devices are increasingly being used in dermatology to take clinical images, particularly in settings where medical photography services are not…”
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BH05 Successful treatment of acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau with methotrexate by Bala, Laksha, Hussain, Khawar, Phillips, Derrick

“…Abstract A 39-year-old woman was referred with a 3-month history of brittle nails, painful fingertips and psoriasiform plaques affecting her torso and limbs…”
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BH16 Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia and fibroproliferative disorders: exploring the association with uterine leiomyomas by Bala, Laksha, Tsang, Christie, Agarwal, Vani, Elshimy, Noha

“…Abstract Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a type of scarring alopecia, which typically starts on the crown and progresses in a centrifugal…”
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P103 Clinical clues for frontal fibrosing alopecia: a case series describing prominent, depressed forehead veins by Bala, Laksha, Tsang, Christie, Agarwal, Vani, Elshimy, Noha

“…Abstract Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a lymphocytic, scarring alopecia characterized by progressive frontotemporal hairline recession, most frequently…”
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BI32 A case of pembrolizumab-induced psoriasiform rash treated with risankizumab by Agarwal, Vani, Chamberlain, Georgie, Bala, Laksha, Shimy, Noha El

“…Abstract We present the case of a 77-year-old female patient with a pT3a clear cell renal cell carcinoma who underwent a nephrectomy and adjuvant pembrolizumab…”
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The importance of general medical training in dermatology: joining the spots to connect the dots by Bala, Laksha, Patel, Neil P, Hussain, Khawar

“…The UK is one of the few countries worldwide where core training in general medicine is mandatory prior to specialist training in dermatology. Developing a…”
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Is Academic Attainment or Situational Judgement Test Performance in Medical School Associated With the Likelihood of Disciplinary Action? A National Retrospective Cohort Study by Sam, Amir H., Bala, Laksha, Westacott, Rachel J., Brown, Celia

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Is Academic Attainment or Situational Judgment Test Performance in Medical School Associated With the Likelihood of Disciplinary Action? A National Retrospective Cohort Study by Sam, Amir H., Bala, Laksha, Westacott, Rachel J., Brown, Celia

“…Disciplinary action imposed on physicians indicates their fitness to practice medicine is impaired and patient safety is potentially at risk. This national…”
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Pembrolizumab-induced hypertrophic lichenoid dermatitis with involvement of an old tattoo by Bala, Laksha, Hussain, Khawar, Shetty, Rashmi, Patel, Neil P

“…We present the case of a 58-year-old man who developed hypertrophic lichenoid dermatitis secondary to pembrolizumab, with involvement of normal skin as well as…”
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What support is available for patients with hidradenitis suppurativa to stop smoking and maintain a healthy weight? A guide for clinicians by Khalil, Nada, Bala, Laksha, Hussain, Khawar, Patel, Neil P

“…Guidelines on hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) recommend that patients with obesity be advised to lose weight and people who smoke be advised to quit as a…”
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