Introduction of a new curriculum method of teaching known as problem-based learning to the University of Papua New Guinea Medical School

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A case of factor V deficiency presenting as menorrhagia

@#Factor V deficiency is a rare hereditary disorder. We report a patient with factor V deficiency who presented with menorrhagia and pelvic haematoma. The Haematology Department at the Royal Brisbane Hospital performed the definitive factor assays leading to the diagnosis. The challenges of her management were obtaining adequate supplies of factor V and her socioeconomic circumstances. The main future challenge will be the supervision of her pregnancies.

A case of advanced viable extrauterine pregnancy

@#Advanced extrauterine pregnancy with a successful outcome is a rare event. A case is presented of a 34-year-old woman at 35 weeks gestation whose abdominal pregnancy was successfully managed. The diagnostic and management problems associated with abdominal pregnancy are discussed, and especially the controversial issues of the treatment of the placenta after delivery. The reasons for the high maternal and perinatal mortality associated with the condition are analyzed.