Angus Luk
@drangusluk.bsky.social
Consultant Urological Surgeon, Newcastle UK | Stones and BPH | Surgical Ergonomics | 水落石出
Reposted by Angus Luk
#KidneyStones in the news!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
❓What are they?
💎 Stones that form in kidneys & can fall into the ureter (drainpipe from kidneys to bladder)
❓So what?
😖 They’re linked to pain, infections, lower quality of life, & can need surgery.
❓What causes them?
🤔 Good question!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
❓What are they?
💎 Stones that form in kidneys & can fall into the ureter (drainpipe from kidneys to bladder)
❓So what?
😖 They’re linked to pain, infections, lower quality of life, & can need surgery.
❓What causes them?
🤔 Good question!
Dolly Parton posts 'I ain't dead yet' after sister sparks health concerns - BBC News
The singer's sister had asked fans to pray for her after the star postponed gigs due to health issues.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
#KidneyStones in the news!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
❓What are they?
💎 Stones that form in kidneys & can fall into the ureter (drainpipe from kidneys to bladder)
❓So what?
😖 They’re linked to pain, infections, lower quality of life, & can need surgery.
❓What causes them?
🤔 Good question!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
❓What are they?
💎 Stones that form in kidneys & can fall into the ureter (drainpipe from kidneys to bladder)
❓So what?
😖 They’re linked to pain, infections, lower quality of life, & can need surgery.
❓What causes them?
🤔 Good question!
June 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
May 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Reposted by Angus Luk
📣Bringing surgical ergonomics tips to #surgsky with #surgergotip
✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy
🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing
✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state
✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy
🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing
✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state
November 29, 2024 at 2:27 PM
📣Bringing surgical ergonomics tips to #surgsky with #surgergotip
✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy
🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing
✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state
✴️Monitor position for laparoscopy/endoscopy
🔑Place monitor directly in front of the user, 3-6 ft away, slightly below eye level (~15°) for gaze-down viewing
✅Minimizes axial rotation & allows eye muscles to be in most relaxed state
Calling all UK urologists!
Ever had backaches after operating, or suffered an injury?🤕
Please complete this BAUS survey on work-related MSK pain/injury
forms.office.com/e/kSv4in7FYq
Thank you for helping us uncover this under-reported but potentially devastating issue 💪
Ever had backaches after operating, or suffered an injury?🤕
Please complete this BAUS survey on work-related MSK pain/injury
forms.office.com/e/kSv4in7FYq
Thank you for helping us uncover this under-reported but potentially devastating issue 💪
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Calling all UK urologists!
Ever had backaches after operating, or suffered an injury?🤕
Please complete this BAUS survey on work-related MSK pain/injury
forms.office.com/e/kSv4in7FYq
Thank you for helping us uncover this under-reported but potentially devastating issue 💪
Ever had backaches after operating, or suffered an injury?🤕
Please complete this BAUS survey on work-related MSK pain/injury
forms.office.com/e/kSv4in7FYq
Thank you for helping us uncover this under-reported but potentially devastating issue 💪
Farewell to our endourology fellow @schrecendouro.bsky.social!
It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past year at the Freeman, shame that we couldn't keep you!
All the best with your new adventures in 🇨🇭, and looking forward to future collaborations!
It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past year at the Freeman, shame that we couldn't keep you!
All the best with your new adventures in 🇨🇭, and looking forward to future collaborations!
November 29, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Farewell to our endourology fellow @schrecendouro.bsky.social!
It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past year at the Freeman, shame that we couldn't keep you!
All the best with your new adventures in 🇨🇭, and looking forward to future collaborations!
It was an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past year at the Freeman, shame that we couldn't keep you!
All the best with your new adventures in 🇨🇭, and looking forward to future collaborations!
Reposted by Angus Luk
Landmark trial in NEJM - BALANCE ⚖️
🏗️ 3608 hospitalized pts w/ bacteremia (MC bacteria E. Coli 44%; MC source urinary tract 42%) randomized to 7 vs. 14 days of abx
🎯 7d was non-inferior re: 90d mortality, resistant colonization, abx-related AEs
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
🏗️ 3608 hospitalized pts w/ bacteremia (MC bacteria E. Coli 44%; MC source urinary tract 42%) randomized to 7 vs. 14 days of abx
🎯 7d was non-inferior re: 90d mortality, resistant colonization, abx-related AEs
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Antibiotic Treatment for 7 versus 14 Days in Patients with Bloodstream Infections | NEJM
Bloodstream infections are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Early,
appropriate antibiotic therapy is important, but the duration of treatment is uncertain.
In a multicenter, non...
www.nejm.org
November 26, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Landmark trial in NEJM - BALANCE ⚖️
🏗️ 3608 hospitalized pts w/ bacteremia (MC bacteria E. Coli 44%; MC source urinary tract 42%) randomized to 7 vs. 14 days of abx
🎯 7d was non-inferior re: 90d mortality, resistant colonization, abx-related AEs
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
🏗️ 3608 hospitalized pts w/ bacteremia (MC bacteria E. Coli 44%; MC source urinary tract 42%) randomized to 7 vs. 14 days of abx
🎯 7d was non-inferior re: 90d mortality, resistant colonization, abx-related AEs
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....