Reproducibility of tilt-table test result in patients with malignant neurocardiogenic syncope.

abstract：AIM:To prospectively evaluate the efficacy and safety of Selective Internal Radiation (SIR) Spheres (Sirtex Medical, Sydney, NSW, Australia) in patients with unresectable primary or secondary hepatic malignancies. METHODS:We report our experience of SIR sphere therapy at three Australian centres. Patients with previou...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lim L,Gibbs P,Yip D,Shapiro JD,Dowling R,Smith D,Little A,Bailey W,Liechtenstein M

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To measure factors associated with underuse of beta-blocker therapy after myocardial infarction (MI). METHODS:The Newcastle and Perth collaborating centres of the World Health Organization (WHO) MONICA project (to MONItor trends and determinants of Cardiovascular disease) systematically evaluated all patients adm...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Nicholls SJ,McElduff P,Dobson AJ,Jamrozik KD,Hobbs MS,Leitch JW

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of metformin encephalopathy is presented in a patient on haemodialysis for end-stage diabetic renal failure. The patient presented with frequent falls and clinical signs of Parkinsonism, on a background of recent anorexia and significant weight loss. Magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral, symmetrical abno...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： McGarvey C,Franconi C,Prentice D,Bynevelt M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To survey the practice among gastroenterologists in Australia relating to screening for latent infections and vaccination of patients with inflammatory bowel disease prior to treatment with tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors. METHODS:A structured 15 question electronic survey was advertised to gastro...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Gupta A,Macrae FA,Gibson PR

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advance care planning (ACP) provides patients with the ability to make their decisions known about how they would like to be treated if they lose capacity. Medical practitioners have a key role to play in providing information on ACP to their patients. This research explores their knowledge and attitudes to ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Cartwright C,Montgomery J,Rhee J,Zwar N,Banbury A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a subgroup of oncogene addicted lung cancer that predicts response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). However, there is variability in response and survival outcomes in patients with EGFR mutation treated with TKI. AIM:T...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ding PN,Roberts TL,Chua W,Becker TM,Descallar J,Yip PY,Bray V

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  According to the International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), sole +8 is categorized as intermediate cytogenetic subgroup. But as some myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) patients with +8 perhaps progress quickly to acute leukaemia and have shorter survival, some reports have suggested that +8 should be cate...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ma Y,Wang X,Xu X,Lin G

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional survey of 265 adult patients with haematological malignancy, haemoglobinopathy or human immunodeficiency virus was performed to determine the potential risk of infection from animal exposures. One hundred and thirty-seven (52%) owned an animal; the majority were dogs (74%) and cats (39%), but 14% own...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Gurry GA,Campion V,Premawardena C,Woolley I,Shortt J,Bowden DK,Kaplan Z,Dendle C

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current diagnostic tools are inadequate for reliable prediction of prostate cancer (PCa) aggressiveness in patients with localised disease. This results in many patients being exposed to potentially unnecessary invasive treatment and its associated morbidities. In order to develop appropriate treatment strat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Algotar AM,Thompson PA,Ranger-Moore J,Stratton MS,Hsu CH,Ahmann FR,Nagle RB,Stratton SP

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Premature discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy is an independent predictor of late stent thrombosis. We sought to determine the prevalence and predictors of premature discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent implantation among patients in Asia. METHODS:A total of 207 consecutive patients...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Poh CL,Chan MY,Lau C,Teo SG,Low AF,Tan HC,Lee CH

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden and consequences of skin infections for remote living indigenous people are high. While skin infections are recognised as an antecedent to conditions such as acute rheumatic fever in children, data are limited concerning skin infection complications such as cellulitis, abscesses and osteomyelitis in older c...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Thomas L,Bowen AC,Tong SYC

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective review of patients receiving rituximab off label in a large teaching hospital was conducted between July 2002 and January 2006. The indication, dosing regimen, efficacy and cost of rituximab were evaluated. Rituximab was prescribed for three clinical indications; acute organ transplant rejection, post-...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sharma R,Koller L,Barclay P,Liddle C

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenomenon of addiction is complex, although its expression clinically is relatively straightforward. There is a series of neurophysiological changes that mediate changes in the mesolimbic and mesocortical systems which in turn lead to disturbances in reward mechanisms. These then act to perpetuate the cycle of in...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Foy A

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Our primary aim was to determine the rate of overseas travel in immunocompromised individuals attending appropriate clinics at an Australian tertiary care hospital. We also aimed to characterise health-seeking behaviour prior to travel and investigated sources of pre-travel advice, compared travel patterns and act...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bialy C,Horne K,Dendle C,Kanellis J,Littlejohn G,Ratnam I,Woolley I

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe three patients with severe refractory cutaneous polyarteritis nodosa, resulting in painful ulcers involving the lower limbs and causing toe necrosis. Due to the severity of the cutaneous manifestations, the three patients received intravenous immunoglobulins at a dose of 1 g/kg/day for 2 days monthly. Afte...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Marie I,Miranda S,Girszyn N,Soubrane JC,Vandhuick T,Levesque H

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute poisoning accounts for a significant proportion of the total burden of disease worldwide. While the rate of poisoning fatalities in New Zealand is comparable to other industrialised countries, demographic trends in incidence, particularly including socio-economic indicators and substances involved, are...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Peiris-John R,Kool B,Ameratunga S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exacerbations requiring hospital admission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contribute to a decline in health status and are costly to the community. Long-term trends in admissions and associated outcomes are difficult to establish because of frequent readmissions, high case fatality and pote...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Geelhoed EA,Brameld KJ,Holman CD,Thompson PJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes can lead to a myriad of microvascular and macrovascular complications - with the leading cause of mortality in diabetes being cardiovascular disease. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, along with non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides are proven, modifiable risk factors for cardiovascula...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Cheung YM,O'Brien R,Ekinci EI

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the inclusion of investigator-industry pecuniary and non-pecuniary associations in published clinical trials, the benefit of such disclosures may be limited. Two recent pivotal phase III drug studies that raised conflict of interest issues are discussed. It is recommended that in the future, a firewall should ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Carney SL

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Timely administration of intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IVtPA) for acute ischaemic stroke is associated with better clinical outcomes. Therefore, a coordinated hospital system of acute clinical assessment and neuroimaging will likely avoid delays in IV-tPA administration. AIM:In July 2007, we imp...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tai YJ,Weir L,Hand P,Davis S,Yan B

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor quality prescribing has been identified as one of the leading causes of medication error and adverse drug events. The aim of this study was to improve the quality of written prescriptions in a general hospital by a combination of serial audits and interventions designed to address identified deficiencie...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Gommans J,McIntosh P,Bee S,Allan W

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Where proven cancer therapies remain unfunded, patients are faced with difficult decisions regarding personally covering some or all of the treatment cost. Clinical trials provide an alternative form of access to unfunded drugs. AIMS:To examine the patient population and utilisation of the colorectal cancer...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tie J,Gibbs P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effectiveness of a new locality-based integrated diabetes care service for people with Type 2 diabetes in an inner regional area. METHODS:A quasi-experimental evaluation comparing baseline and follow up clinical data collected from general practices and specialist services participating in an inte...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Zarora R,MacMillan F,Piya MK,Fernandes B,Simmons D

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lung cancer accounts for significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. The effect of recent changes in demographics and management on outcomes in Australia has not been clearly defined. AIMS:To compare three consecutive lung cancer cohorts to evaluate emergent differences in diagnosis, management and morta...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Denton EJ,Hart D,Wainer Z,Wright G,Russell PA,Conron M

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunohistochemistry for loss of expression of one or more of the mismatch repair proteins is performed on colorectal cancer tissue as a screening test for Lynch syndrome; however, its role in pre-malignant polyps remains controversial. AIM:To determine the effectiveness of mismatch repair immunohistochemis...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Dow E,Buchanan DD,Winship IM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previously, management of hypertension has concentrated on lowering elevated blood pressure. However, the target has shifted to reducing absolute cardiovascular (CV) risk. It is estimated that two in three Australian adults have three or more CV risk factors at the same time. Moderate reductions in several risk factor...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sindone A,Erlich J,Lee C,Newman H,Suranyi M,Roger SD

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer treatment near end of life is not likely to add meaningful benefit and minimising intervention rates has been promoted as an indicator of quality of care. Population-based analysis of treatment allows comparative analysis of treatment rates and provides insight into patterns of care. AIMS:To report a...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Pitson G,Matheson L,Garrard B,Eastman P,Rogers M

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Off-label use of rituximab in lupus nephritis is reported to be beneficial. While the optimal dose is unknown, the regimen of four intravenous doses of 375 mg/m(2) is commonly employed, despite expense and potential side-effects. AIM:To investigate the response to single-dose rituximab, added to standard co...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kotagiri P,Martin A,Hughes P,Becker G,Nicholls K

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been found to be associated with cardiovascular disease. The goal of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of asthma in patients with type II DM after adjusting for other comorbid conditions. We used patient treatment files of inpatients' admissions containing discharge diagnosis (Classif...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Hashemzadeh M,Movahed MR

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early involvement of palliative care and advance care planning improves quality of life outcomes and survival for patients with advanced lung cancer, however there are barriers to implementation. AIMS AND METHODS:A single-centre prospective audit reviewing "Goals of Care" (GOC) form completion and palliativ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Conduit C,Thompson M,Thomas R,Nott L,Wuttke M

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00