Abstract:
:We report the first published case of aggressive diffuse large B-cell (non-Hodgkin) lymphoma in a 35-year-old pregnant woman who had Crohn disease and was taking long-term thiopurine therapy: the patient developed placental insufficiency, and there was intrauterine fetal death.
journal_name
Intern Med Jjournal_title
Internal medicine journalauthors
Chen G,Crispin P,Cherian M,Dahlstrom JE,Sethna FF,Kaye G,Pavli P,Subramaniam Kdoi
10.1111/imj.12957subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-01-01 00:00:00pages
102-5issue
1eissn
1444-0903issn
1445-5994journal_volume
46pub_type
杂志文章abstract:BACKGROUND:Escalating morbidity and mortality associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections represent a major health burden in Australia, particularly among migrants from endemic areas who may present late. METHODS AND AIMS:We evaluated the knowledge and educational needs of general pr...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02440.x
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The 2001 National Health and Medical Research Council/Australasian Society of Blood Transfusion Clinical Practice Guidelines for cryoprecipitate are being updated, and cryoprecipitate has been incorporated into new Patient Blood Management modules. AIMS:This clinical audit sought to clarify current cryoprec...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/imj.12104
更新日期:2013-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD) are at the highest risk of further events. Despite proven therapies, secondary prevention is often suboptimal. General practitioners (GPs) are in an ideal position to improve secondary prevention. AIM:To contrast management of cardiovascular risk factor...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02534.x
更新日期:2011-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Iatrogenic medication errors are a cause of medical morbidity and mortality. They result in significant cost to the Australian healthcare system each year. There is limited Australian evidence describing the iatrogenic errors occurring within the hospital system. AIMS:To examine and describe iatrogenic medi...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.14940
更新日期:2020-06-15 00:00:00
abstract::The adverse fallout following the Royal Australasian College of Physician's (RACP) introduction to computer-based testing that was disrupted in the February 2018 examinations, aroused great sympathy for the candidates and perhaps rekindled worrying memories by the College fellowship. The RACP's entrance procedures hav...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.14206
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND/AIM:Little is known about exposures to low radiation doses in the first trimester of pregnancy and deterministic adverse effects in the offspring, and risks are extrapolated from catastrophic events or from exposures to radiotherapy. The study aimed to assess the foetal and neonatal outcomes of pregnant wome...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.12043
更新日期:2013-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) frequently responds to chemoimmunotherapy combining cytotoxic chemotherapy and monoclonal antibodies. However, CLL is associated with significant genetic heterogeneity, and some high-risk forms are known to be chemo-resistant and associated with early relapse. AIMS:To rev...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/imj.13680
更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2005.00790.x
更新日期:2005-03-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2009.02104.x
更新日期:2011-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Polyserositis (PS) is the inflammation, with effusion, of different serous membranes. It has been associated with different aetiologies, but the aetiology of PS remains unknown in a high percentage of patients. AIMS:The general objective of this retrospective study was to analyse the aetiology of PS cases s...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.13966
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Despite the frequency of cannula-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (CASAB) there is uncertainty regarding the duration of treatment required. AIM:To determine the relationship between the duration and type of treatment for CASAB and subsequent relapse with deep-seated S. aureus infection. METHOD...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2005.00823.x
更新日期:2005-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Abstract Hyperammonaemic encephalopathy has been infrequently reported after both standard and high-dose chemotherapy for solid and haematological malignancies. It is important to consider this diagnosis for patients with unexplained behaviour changes or encephalopathy and this case report emphasizes this condition an...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01772.x
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The negative health effects of the 2003 invasion of Iraq should act as a watershed in the medical profession's approach to violent conflict. ...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2007.01319.x
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Staphylococcal infections are a common and significant clinical problem in medical practice. Most strains of Staphylococcus aureus are now resistant to penicillin, and methicillin-resistant strains of S. aureus (MRSA) are common in hospitals and are emerging in the community. Penicillinase-resistant penicillins (flucl...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/j.1444-0903.2005.00976.x
更新日期:2005-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:To determine diagnostic rate, complications and patient tolerability of endobronchial ultrasound-guide sheath (EBUS-GS) and computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous core biopsy for peripheral lung lesions. METHODS:Lesions >1 cm diameter on CT were randomised to either EBUS-GS or CT-guided biopsy. Excluded were...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02707.x
更新日期:2012-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to describe the activity of a lung cancer multidisciplinary clinic (MDC) and examine whether this model of clinical practice results in adherence to best-practice guidelines. METHODS:Prospective analysis of demographic and clinical data in 431 patients referred to a lung cancer MDC...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01237.x
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cardiac involvement is not regarded as a feature of Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP). We report a patient with HSP who developed significant cardiac symptoms, which resolved with immunosuppression. We review previous cases of HSP with cardiac features, none of which showed a response to treatment, and discuss evidence t...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2006.01061.x
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:AIM:To carry out an audit of the appropriateness of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) and platelets (Plt) transfusion with reference to the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council/Australian Society of Blood Transfusion Clinical Practice Guidelines, and to assess the impact of a self-educating transfusion reque...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2005.00803.x
更新日期:2005-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:An adequately powered, double-blind, multisite, randomised controlled trial has shown no net clinical benefit for subcutaneous ketamine over placebo in the management of cancer pain refractory to combination opioid and co-analgesic therapy. The results of the trial were disseminated widely both nationally an...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.12442
更新日期:2014-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Healthcare encompasses multiple discourses to which health professionals, researchers, patients, carers and lay individuals contribute. Networks of patients and non-professionals often act collectively to build capacity, enhance access to resources, develop understanding and improve provision of care. This article exp...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.14426
更新日期:2019-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Many studies support the role of bilirubin as a cytoprotector in chronic inflammatory diseases, such as stroke and atherosclerosis. AIM:To investigate the relationship between serum total bilirubin levels and functional dependence in older adults. METHODS:Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examina...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2011.02620.x
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent, chronic and heterogeneous endocrine condition, with reproductive, metabolic and psychological features. Insulin resistance and hyperandrogenaemia are the key pathophysiological hormonal abnormalities. Insulin resistance is a significant contributor to the reproductive a...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/imj.12495
更新日期:2014-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The elderly obese are at increased risk of mortality and morbidity of many obesity-related chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease. This study was designed to investigate the epidemiological features of overweight and obesity in older rural Chinese. METHODS:A cross-sectio...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2007.01529.x
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Climate change is unequivocal. The fourth assessment report of the Intergovermental Panel on Climate Change has recently projected that global average surface temperature will increase by 1.1 to 6.4 degrees C by 2100. Anthropogenic warming during the twenty-first century would be much greater than that observed in the...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01688.x
更新日期:2008-06-01 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.15033
更新日期:2020-08-24 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
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2005.00956.x
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::We hereby present two case reports of moderate coronavirus disease patients, suffering from profound hypoxaemia, further deteriorating later on. A schedule pre-planned awake prone position manoeuvres were executed during their hospital stay. Following this, the patients' saturation improved, later to be weaned from ox...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.14926
更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::There is accumulating evidence that point-of-care delivery of clinical information such as evidence-based medicine, practice guidelines and drug information can streamline clinical practice and reduce preventable errors. In Australia, hospital-based physicians have -generally been slow to fully use these resources to ...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1046/j.1445-5994.2003.00465.x
更新日期:2003-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The use of contrast agents during coronary intervention can result in nephropathy, particularly in patients with renal dysfunction. We aimed to determine whether the use of iso-osmolar iodixanol is less nephrotoxic than that of low-osmolar iopromide when patients are adequately prehydrated and have received ...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi:10.1111/j.1445-5994.2008.01675.x
更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Medical goddesses and gods invoked in the Hippocratic Oath were called on in times of pandemics along with Greek physicians such as Galen of Pergamum. Ancient Greek and Roman coinage provide insights into the coexisting religious and rational approaches to medicine rooted in Classical Antiquity, portraying medical sym...
journal_title:Internal medicine journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1111/imj.15111
更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00