Health effects of war are devastating: pre-emptive war demands pre-emptive criticism by the medical profession.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The thiopurines azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine are recommended for maintenance of remission in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Measurement of concentrations of the metabolites 6-thioguanine nucleotide and 6-methylmercaptopurine helps delineate interindividual variation in metabolism that may underlie va...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kennedy NA,Asser TL,Mountifield RE,Doogue MP,Andrews JM,Bampton PA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been stated that academic medicine is in a worldwide crisis. Is this decline in hospital academic practice a predictable consequence of modern clinical practice with its emphasis on community and outpatient-based services as well as a corporate health-care ethos or does it relate to innate problems in the train...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wilson A

更新日期：2007-11-01 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：:Common peroneal neuropathy (CPN) may develop unexpectedly in patients with underlying cancer. To clarify the underlying pathophysiology, clinical and neurophysiological data were prospectively collected from 10 oncology clinic patients referred for neurological assessment after the onset of foot weakness. In all patie...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Simon NG,Kiernan MC

更新日期：2012-07-01 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:Bali, Indonesia, presents significant infectious and non-infectious health risks for Australian travellers. Understanding this spectrum of illnesses has the potential to assist clinicians in evaluating unwell returning travellers and guide provision of pre-travel advice. AIM:To describe the spectrum of illn...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sohail A,McGuinness SL,Lightowler R,Leder K,Jomon B,Bain CA,Peleg AY

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of renal vessels correlates well with conventional angiography (CA) and enables non-invasive assessment of renal vessels without nephrotoxic contrast. AIMS:We aimed to identify the referral source and nature of the patient group undergoing renal MRA, and the impact of th...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Prasad S,Bannister K,Taylor J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The move by the Medical Board of Australia to commence a conversation with the medical profession about revalidation reflects that patient-centred care is at the heart of good medical practice. Patients judge their doctors' commitment to them based on whether their individual interactions with doctors meet their needs...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Phelps G,Dalton S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior randomised studies of immunoglobulin replacement therapy have studied mixed populations with or without a history of infections. Immunoglobulin therapy is expensive and in limited supply suggesting that optimising patient selection is of value. In this retrospective study, infection history identified high-risk ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Paxton L,Hawkins C,Crispin P

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. PE is a heterogeneous entity that causes a wide variety of clinical presentations, making it imperative to establish which clinical symptoms, signs and biomarkers can influence the pretest probability of PE to aid clinicians and ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sethwala A,Wang X,Sturm EE,Collins KL,O'Donnabhain R,Friedman ND

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is generally accepted that the prevalence of food allergy has been increasing in recent decades, particularly in westernised countries, yet high-quality evidence that is based on challenge confirmed diagnosis of food allergy to support this assumption is lacking because of the high cost and potential risks associat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tang ML,Mullins RJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Families, especially in Chinese society, play a crucial role in care provision for relatives with schizophrenia, but the burden of caregiving has shown to cause significant distress among caregivers. The aim of the study is to assess the degree of stress and burden among caregivers of relatives with schi...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wan KF,Wong MMC

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Australia medical practitioners are often required to assume the responsibility for assessing fitness to drive. However the clinical practice, knowledge and attitudes of doctors with regards to this responsibility are unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical practice, knowledge and att...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Shanahan EM,Sladek RM,Phillips P

更新日期：2007-06-01 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：:Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy was recently recommended by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for adults with severe GH deficiency and impaired quality of life. This approval was significant for two reasons. First, the application was initia...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lipworth W,Ambler G,Burt MG,Fairchild J,Inder WJ,Werther G,Ho K

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postvenereal reactive arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis that commonly develops after urogenital infection, predominantly in human leucocyte antigen-B27-positive men in the third decade of life. In our hospital, patients underwent synovectomy before a 4-month course of antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, tetracycl...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Strelić N,Bojović J,Pavlica L,Cikota-Aleksić B,Miličić B,Magić Z

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the differences between clinical and public health ethics and provides several examples of contemporary public health challenges that pose ethical questions. The relations among ethics, rights and obligations are explored, because public health philosophers propose these as different ways for publi...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Leeder SR

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin tolerance test is considered the gold standard for assessing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and growth hormone (GH) axes, but its use varies considerably among different endocrine units. We recommend using the insulin tolerance test to assess the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis within 3 months of p...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sarlos S,Inder WJ

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Anticoagulants are recommended to prevent cardioembolic stroke in most patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Management errors with anticoagulation and use of aspirin instead of anticoagulants have been documented worldwide, especially with vitamin K antagonists. We assessed the rate of anticoagul...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wong E,Aaqib M,Thijs V

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in cancer vary between tumours. Leucocytosis, thrombocytosis, tumour histology and vascular compression may drive thrombosis in ovarian cancer. Thrombosis developed in 13.4% of our patients. Higher median leucocyte, neutrophil and monocyte counts were related to thrombosis. Thro...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： López-Salazar J,Ramírez-Tirado LA,Gómez-Contreras N,Pacheco-Bravo I,Cortés E,Gallardo D,Arrieta O,Cesarman-Maus G

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 75-year-old man of Fijian-Indian extraction complained of a 3-year history of progressive right knee pain and stiffness which were limiting his mobility. On examination, multiple hard nodules were palpable in the popliteal fossa and along the path of the quadriceps tendon. The joint line was not tender, knee flexion...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Langguth DM,Klestov A,Denaro C

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep disturbance during menopause is a common and important complaint faced by many women. There are many factors that may play a role in this problem, including vasomotor symptoms and changing hormone levels, circadian rhythm abnormalities, exacerbation of primary insomnia, mood disorders, coexistent medical conditi...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ameratunga D,Goldin J,Hickey M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The short Synacthen test is widely used to assess the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis in the outpatient setting. In the inpatient setting however, technical difficulties to adhere to the protocol may pose a challenge for using this test. AIMS:In this study we attempted to find the most suitable basal se...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tolkin L,Vidberg M,Munter G

更新日期：2020-08-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) management is now well informed by guidelines extrapolated from clinical trials. However, most of these data have been acquired outside the local context. We sought to describe the current patterns of ACS care in Australia. METHODS:The Acute Coronary Syndrome Prospective Audit...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Chew DP,Amerena J,Coverdale S,Rankin J,Astley C,Brieger D

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous reports have noted an association between membranous nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis with Guillain-Barre syndrome. We report a case of Campylobacter enteritis, which was complicated by both focal segmental glomerulosclerosis of the collapsing variety and Guillain-Barre syndrome, and propose...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lim A,Lydia A,Rim H,Dowling J,Kerr P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advanced heart failure represents a small proportion of patients with heart failure that possess high-risk features associated with high hospital readmission rates, significant functional impairment and mortality. Identification of those who have progressed to, or are near a state of advanced heart failure should prom...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Stokes MB,Bergin P,McGiffin D

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of brentuximab peri-allogeneic transplantation in patients with relapsed and/or refractory CD30 positive lymphomas remains poorly defined. AIM:To assess the outcome of use of brentuximab as a bridge to allogeneic stem cell transplantation (SCT) in patient with relapsed/refractory CD30+ classic Hodg...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mediwake H,Morris K,Curley C,Butler J,Kennedy G

更新日期：2017-05-01 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:Cigarette smoking prevalence has been declining over decades in Western countries especially in higher socioeconomic groups. Employees of Australian hospitals span the socioeconomic spectrum, but there are few data on smoking prevalence from these workplaces. Because smoking is a health hazard, some argue th...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Jones TE,Williams J

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Waldenström macroglobulinaemia (WM) is an indolent B-cell malignancy characterised by the presence of immunoglobulin M (IgM) paraprotein and bone marrow infiltration by clonal small B lymphocytes, plasmacytoid lymphocytes and plasma cells. The symptoms of WM are protean, often follow an asymptomatic phase and may incl...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Talaulikar D,Tam CS,Joshua D,Ho JP,Szer J,Quach H,Spencer A,Harrison S,Mollee P,Roberts AW,Horvath N,Lee C,Zannettino A,Brown R,Augustson B,Jaksic W,Gibson J,Kalff A,Johnston A,Trotman J,Kalro A,Grigoriadis G,

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00