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How convincing were the early results for andexanet alfa in major bleeding associated with factor Xa inhibitors? This 2016 appraisal examines an interim report, distinguishing laboratory reversal from clinical haemostasis and questioning whether limited, unblinded data could establish effectiveness and safety.

An archived account of the 2016 campaign for a physician-paramedic helicopter service in Northern Ireland, inspired by Dr John Hinds. The post explains the staffing argument and includes a subsequent update reporting the health minister’s support for a physician-based model.

What happens when clinical work makes us afraid? In this companion to his SMACC Dublin talk, Ross Fisher reflects on recognising fear, its effects on performance and teamwork, and the value of colleagues who support us through it.

Who should decide which medical research clinicians can read and trust? Reflecting on a 2016 SMACC debate, Simon Carley questions journal paywalls and traditional publishing incentives, while exploring open access, post-publication review and the unresolved problem of sustainable alternatives.

What can UK registry data tell us about traumatic cardiac arrest? This 2016 appraisal examines survival and injury patterns in TARN, while explaining why observational associations cannot establish which interventions work and why different causes may require different approaches.

A presentation is more than its slides. Ross Fisher introduces the p-cubed approach to story, supporting media and delivery, explaining how attention to the audience and the interaction between these elements can change the way clinicians prepare and present.