Julian Scherer, MD

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, PhD Candidate

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Study Protocol: Spinal #TB X cohort study - Comparing #gene #expression profiles of adults with isolated or disseminated STB identified by 18 FDG-PET/CT.

Read more here: https://t.co/rDpTYd4eUv

@MaritzLaubscher @FThienemann @JulianScherer10

[Orthopaedic Research Unit (ORU), UCT @OruUct]

Multi-level #tuberculosis of the #spine identified by 18 F-FDG-PET/CT & concomitant urogenital #TB.

A case from the Spinal TB X study, which aims to advance our understanding of the #biology of this complex #disease.

Well done to all involved!
@UCT_Research @UCTLibrary

[Julian Scherer, MD @JulianScherer10]

We are very happy to share our first publication from the Spinal TB X cohort published in @diagnostic_mdpi

This interesting case highlights the possible extent of psoas abscess originating from a #TB #spondylodiscitis.

https://t.co/CMOP3dFDim

[Frontiers - Surgery @FrontSurgery]

New Research: Digitalization in orthopaedics: a narrative review: Advances in technology and digital tools like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and sensors are shaping the field of orthopaedic surgery on all levels,… https://t.co/0pKI5iSrC2 #Surgery

[Julian Scherer, MD @JulianScherer10]

Out NOW!

@FrontiersIn

https://t.co/QNrIm7fPUs

[JMIR Publications @jmirpub]

JMIR Formative Res: Social Media Use Among Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeons in Germany: Cross-Sectional Survey Study https://t.co/4oR9mMysau

[Graeme Meintjes @graemein]

https://t.co/ncB41USpGQ
RADIANT-TB trial today in Lancet HIV. Khayelitsha 🇿🇦. Evaluated dolutegravir dosing on TB treatment. 83% VL suppression at week 24 in both 50mg bd and in 50mg daily arms. Limitations: phase 2, sample size 108. Caveat: Participants on 1st line ART only.

[JMIR Publications @jmirpub]

JMIR Formative Res: Perspectives of Patients With Orthopedic Trauma on Fully Automated Digital Physical Activity Measurement at Home: Cross-sectional Survey Study https://t.co/PBvh1FGmwn

[Orthopaedic Research Unit @UCT_ORU]

@JulianScherer10 presented an interesting study on the use of #socialmedia by orthopedic surgeons.

This poster also highlights that using social media to its full potential can improve healthcare

This was presented during an international conference in Berlin, Germany.

👏👏

[Julian Scherer, MD @JulianScherer10]

Out now! #polytrauma

https://t.co/iMpPCkNKrs

[Julian Scherer, MD @JulianScherer10]

Decision support by machine learning systems for acute management of severely injured patients: A systematic review https://t.co/oGXWwbH5UV

[Cape Heart Institute | Global Medicine @CHI_UCT]

Meet the team: Dr. Julian Scherer (@JulianScherer10) is a Ph.D. candidate whose research is on spinal TB using whole-body PET/CT. His results will improve the understanding of different TB manifestations and TB treatments.

[JMIR Publications @jmirpub]

JMIR Formative Res: Satisfaction With Telemedicine in Patients With Orthopedic Trauma During the #covid19 Lockdown: Interview Study https://t.co/x1HXeikfsL

[General Medicine & Global Health @GMGH_Africa]

Congrats to our PhD student Julian Scherer who received the 2022 AO Spine Discovery and Innovation Award @AOSpine for our Spinal TB X project - the endeavour discovery of a new diagnostic test #tuberculosis