SCARD Posts

In the realm of medical practice and research, the significance of data analysis cannot be overstated. Medical professionals constantly grapple with a wealth of patient information, but the manner in which they digest and utilize this data can have a profound impact on decision-making and patient outcomes. One critical consideration in this process is the choice between raw statistics and visual data representation, such as graphs and charts. To assist all health care professionals, SCARD have just released our updated report platform for public data, including heat maps and reports from the SCARD Research Pool. (more…) Read More

As you would no doubt expect, medical research requires significant compute power to process and analyse vast amounts of complex data. With the increasing prevalence of skin cancer cases and the need to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment options, researchers heavily rely on advanced computational resources to make meaningful advancements in this field. The compute power required for skin cancer research plays a crucial role in handling high-resolution images, genetic sequencing data, and other large datasets obtained from patient samples and clinical studies. (more…) Read More

Is it secure? With the regular reports of data breaches worldwide, security and compliance for SCARD is a daily focus for us. This post aims to provide you with some information on the technologies used by SCARD and how each component is independently secure and contributes to the overall compliance of SCARD. Since SCARD is also between versions (Version 4 > Version 5), we’re including details about both the legacy platform as well as the new system that is undergoing trials with users. (more…) Read More

In the world of databases, dates are crucial pieces of information that are used for a variety of purposes. They are used to record events, track time-sensitive data, and organise information in chronological order. However, using different date formats and standards can lead to inconsistencies, confusion, and errors. That’s why it’s important to use standardized dates for databases, such as ISO 8601. (more…) Read More

SCARD Systems has removed Google Analytics from this website and the SCARD Surgical Audit. Google Analytics collects website traffic and user behavior data, including their location, interests, and browsing history. While this data can be useful for developers to improve their content and user experience, it can also widen the digital footprint for visitors and increase the information that can be tracked and shared across multiple websites. (more…) Read More

Dear Health Professional, The link provided below is for health professionals who manage skin cancer, including melanoma, and it provides access to a new free resource from the UQ Skin Cancer Program. If you wish to access it please provide your contact details where prompted and you will receive an email with a link to the “Skin Cancer Education Hub”. Resources include a new 10-minute Case-Based Learning video featuring a flat pigmented facial lesion recurring twice after misdiagnosis as a naevus. New cases will be added regularly. I invite you to access this resource and to share this link with your colleagues. https://medicine.uq.edu.au/skin-cancer-program?utm_source=cliff-rosendahl Best wishes, Professor Cliff Rosendahl Read More

Don’t miss out on your CPD Points earned via SCARD Did you know that by using SCARD, you may be eligible for CPD Recognition? (more…) Read More

Many people are looking forward to the holiday period however users of SCARD have certainly earned a rest. On the 11th of December 2018, the SCARD Pool reached through the 1 million specimen mark. (more…) Read More

Constructing a statistical linkage key for validating patients across the globe. (more…) Read More

The UQ Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) program is aimed at reducing the gap between general practice training pathways and confident competency in skin cancer management. (more…) Read More

At the same time we celebrate our 10th Birthday, the team is excited to announce that details for the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program 2017-2019 are now available. The program helps participants demonstrate their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and ongoing education. (more…) Read More

Don’t miss out on your RACGP CPD QI Points with SCARD Did you know that by using SCARD your may be eligible for 40 Category 1 CPD QI points for the RACGP? If you have collected 4 months of data in SCARD (2 month + 2 month & minimum 80 specimens) & submitted them to the de-identified pool then you automatically qualify for 40 Category 1 points. (more…) Read More