General practitioners' knowledge and management of viral hepatitis in the migrant population.

abstract：:Autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) has a well-established role in the treatment of haematological malignancies. Stem cells are commonly collected following salvage chemotherapy although there may be advantages in collecting earlier in the disease course. A 'rainy day' harvest (RDH) refers to the collection of...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Trotman J,Presgrave P,Kwan Y,Tiley C,Estell J,Watson AM,O'Brien TA,Peters D

更新日期：2008-04-01 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：:Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) arises in a variety of clinical circumstances with the potential to cause significant dysfunction of the kidneys, brain, gastrointestinal tract and heart. TMA should be considered in all patients with thrombocytopenia and anaemia, with an immediate request to the haematology laboratory...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Fox LC,Cohney SJ,Kausman JY,Shortt J,Hughes PD,Wood EM,Isbel NM,de Malmanche T,Durkan A,Hissaria P,Blombery P,Barbour TD

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Our previous work identified deficiencies in stroke care practices at regional hospitals in comparison to standards suggested by published stroke care guidelines. These deficiencies might be improved by the implementation of clinical pathways. The aim of this study was to assess changes in acute stroke care ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Read SJ,Levy J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We presumed that identification of the factors associated with improvement of fatty livers disease (FLD) would support the therapeutic options for FLD. The goal of this study was to clarify what clinical characteristics are associated with biochemical and sonographic improvements in the non-alcoholic populat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Park SH,Kim BI,Kim HJ,Kim H,Kim SH,Park DI,Cho YK,Sung IK,Sohn CI,Jeon WK,Keum DK

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ACT Genetic Service at The Canberra Hospital evaluates the genetic risk of individuals for inherited diseases, and provides counselling and genetic testing where appropriate. AIM:To evaluate the current referral practice for patients with a personal and/or family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer,...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Aitken L,Warwick L,Davis A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between serum triglycerides (TG) level and the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality remains controversial. AIMS:To evaluate whether TG level is a risk factor for CHD in elderly people from general population, and to look for interactions between TG and other risk factors. METHODS...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mazza A,Tikhonoff V,Schiavon L,Casiglia E

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old boy presented with hepatic failure secondary to parvovirus B19 infection, requiring urgent liver transplantation. His recovery was complicated by primary Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus infections. He subsequently developed aplastic anaemia that has been refractory to antithymocyte globulin and c...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： So K,Macquillan G,Garas G,Delriviere L,Mitchell A,Speers D,Mews C,Augustson B,de Boer WB,Baker D,Jeffrey GP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smartphones have become novel healthcare tools for patients with diabetes. However, it is uncertain whether the smartphone application support system helps in glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. AIMS:To evaluate the efficacy and plausibility of smartphone-based integrated online real-time di...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ku EJ,Park JI,Jeon HJ,Oh T,Choi HJ

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We documented temporal changes in the use of lipid-lowering medications and achievement of cholesterol targets in an Australian diabetes clinic. The number of patients using lipid-lowering therapy for primary or secondary cardiovascular prevention increased from 6 to 69% between 1993-1995 and 2014-2016, which correspo...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kiburg KV,Ward GM,O'Neal DN,MacIsaac RJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is a high risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Conventional thromboprophylactic agents have limitations, such as route of administration, the need for monitoring, narrow therapeutic windows and interactions. Apixaban is a new oral anticoagulant with t...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： King DA,Pow RE,Dickison DM,Vale PR

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The highest healthcare expenditures occur towards the end of life. Costs relate to hospital admissions and investigations to diagnose, prognosticate and direct treatment. AIMS:AnAustralian study to compare the cost of investigations in the last 72 h of life between an inpatient palliative care unit (PCU) an...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Gogna G,Broadbent A,Baade I

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines recommend screening for strongyloidiasis prior to immunosuppression in those at epidemiological risk, as hyperinfection following immunosuppression is often fatal. The uptake of this recommendation is unknown, and we aimed to explore this in our setting. AIMS:Determine the proportion of adult pat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Muhi S,Ko DK,McGuinness SL,Biggs BA,Mahanty S,Delany C

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physician trainees have elevated rates of psychological distress, mental disorders and suicide. Physician supervisors can support the mental health needs of trainees. AIM:To test the feasibility and acceptability of a tailored online mental health training program and ascertain the potential effectiveness o...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Gayed A,Kugenthiran N,LaMontagne AD,Christensen H,Glozier N,Harvey SB

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Extreme heat is a public health priority in Australia with the health effects of cold poorly studied. A record-breaking cold winter prompted an institutional investigation into the epidemiology and outcomes of hypothermic presentations. AIMS:To describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of hy...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Forcey DS,FitzGerald MP,Burggraf MK,Nagalingam V,Ananda-Rajah MR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ambulatory care is an important service for patients with the COVID-19 infection especially in a regional area where most of the patients underwent home isolation. Escalation of treatment and timely transition to inpatient care are critical when COVID-19 patients deteriorate. Equally important is ensuring transfer int...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lwin N,Burgess J,Johnston C,Johnson N,Chung S

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Echocardiography is the mainstay of cardiovascular diagnostics, and is the most performed test for the evaluation of cardiac function. Critical and costly management decisions are based on quantification of left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction. Recent advances in echocardiography, such as microsphere contras...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Hudaverdi M,Hamilton-Craig C,Platts D,Chan J,Burstow DJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:Doctor-patient language discordance has been shown to lead to worse clinical outcomes. In this study of patients undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-elevation myocardial infarction at an Australian health service, we demonstrated that limited English proficiency (LEP) is an independent predict...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Biswas S,Seman M,Cox N,Neil C,Brennan A,Dinh D,Walton A,Chan W,Lefkovits J,Reid C,Stub D

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the sputum microbiology of patients admitted to a teaching hospital with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) with concomitant pneumonia. METHODS:This was a retrospective study in a tertiary university hospital in Hong Kong. All episodes of AECOPD with pneumonia, patient d...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ko FW,Lam RK,Li TS,Fok JP,Chan MC,Ng TK,Chan DP,Hui DS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both hip fractures and vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD)) deficiency are more common in winter in regions with temperate climates, but few data exist for a sub-tropical climate. In a South East Queensland tertiary hospital over a 7-year period, there were significantly more hip fractures in winter than the other...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lara Alvarez SE,Bell K,Ward N,Cooke C,Inder WJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are no sufficient data available on the use of febuxostat in patients undergoing dialysis. AIM:We investigated the efficacy and tolerability of febuxostat in gout patients on dialysis. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed clinical and laboratory data available from a referral center from January 2012 ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Choi SY,Choi SW,Lee S,So MW,Oh JS,Lim DH

更新日期：2020-02-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of empagliflozin on cardiac structure and function are not known. AIMS:To examine the changes in cardiac structure and function following the addition of empagliflozin in patients with type 2 (T2D) diabetes using cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. METHODS:Twenty patients attending a spec...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Cohen ND,Gutman SJ,Briganti EM,Taylor AJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cardiac myxoma is a rare but important cause of stroke, which affects young people. More recently the diagnosis has been enhanced by the use of echocardiograms. We aimed to review the neurological presentations, including stroke, of cardiac myxoma in this modern era of diagnosis and management. MET...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ekinci EI,Donnan GA

更新日期：2004-05-01 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

abstract：:Changes in medical research ethics in the past two decades have made the communication of risk to potential participants a legal imperative. Using ethnographic data from two different cultures, we examine the hazards associated with medical research in relation to the respective societal contexts that imbue them with ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Parker DB,Barrett RJ

更新日期：2003-09-01 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