‘Pearl growing’ (also known as ‘Citation mining’ or ‘Snowballing’) is an effective approach to systematic literature searching which helps to ensure that all relevant literature has been identified. All three names hint at the iterative process involved – a grain of sand in an oyster grows slowly, layer by layer, into a pearl – one […] Read More
A daily summary of new research findings on COVID-19 in the published literature
By Ruth Hadfield, PhD Scientific advances in the understanding of COVID-19 Since coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV)/severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 over 900 academic research articles have been published. For clinicians already working at the frontline it is a daunting task to keep track […] Read More
Oncology Conferences in Australia 2020
I have compiled the following list of oncology conferences being held in Australia & New Zealand during 2020. If you would like your conference included in this list of oncology conferences please contact me. This is a free service. As an experienced medical writer, I can provide professional services for your medical meetings including record […] Read More
Evidence-based medicine series: The many medical benefits of manuka honey
In my new ‘Evidence-based medicine series’ I take you through the scientific evidence for common, but not always mainstream, treatments and remedies. First up is manuka honey. The many medical benefits of manuka honey If I ever have a sore throat I always reach for a spoonful of active manuka honey. I swear by it, […] Read More