Effectiveness of biologics in Australian patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a large observational study: REAL.

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

authors： Driscoll A,Beauchamp A,Lyubomirsky G,Demos L,McNeil J,Tonkin A

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ageism among health professionals is increasingly recognized, but few studies investigated hospital doctors' attitudes towards older people. The aims of this study were to investigate hospital doctors' attitudes towards older people and to determine whether factors, which were identified in studies on other ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Leung S,Logiudice D,Schwarz J,Brand C

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza vaccination is an important preventative health measure. A significant proportion of general medical inpatients meets indications for annual inactivated influenza vaccination (IIV), as recommended by the Australian National Immunisation Programme. This study explores opportunities to provide IIV to eligible ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Zaman FY,Nagalingam V,Wong C,Khu YL,Teng HWG,Janardan J,Ritchie E,Cheng AC,Aung AK

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：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

authors： Losada I,González-Moreno J,Roda N,Ventayol L,Borjas Y,Domínguez FJ,Fernández-Baca V,García-Gasalla M,Payeras A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The parenteral administration of oestradiol acutely protects against exercise-induced myocardial ischaemia in women, but whether this effect is sex-specific is not known. AIMS:The effects of acutely administered conjugated equine oestrogen on exercise-induced myocardial ischaemia in men with established cor...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Davis SR,Bradbury J,Bell R,Johns JA

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author, a physician in late middle age reflects on his own medical career, the aging of those who have taught him and also of those whom he has taught. He describes the sense of ennui and déjà vu. The things that seemed important as a younger doctor seem less important. He has adopted a different paradigm and has ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Allen RK

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unrelated umbilical cord blood has emerged as an alternative stem cell source for allogeneic transplantation for patients with haematological malignancies, but in adults is limited by the low number of stem cells present in banked cord blood units. We report our experience with double cord blood transplants ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bradstock K,Hertzberg M,Kerridge I,Svennilson J,George B,McGurgan M,Huang G,Antonenas V,Gottlieb D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited information on the risk of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) to inform younger women, particularly those under 40 years. AIMS:We conducted a retrospective analysis of a population-based cohort study to describe the risk, site and prognosis of MBC in young women under 40 years with an initial d...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tjokrowidjaja A,Lee CK,Houssami N,Lord S

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Effective clinical handover has always been integral to delivering safe, high-quality care in medical wards. AIM:As handover activity increases in importance we wanted to explore the experience of physicians and trainee doctors. There is little research on internal medicine handover with even less based on ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Donnelly S,Dinesh D,Dew K,Stubbe M

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been described as a cause of thrombotic microangiopathy, especially thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). Haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS) is less frequent in SLE. We report a case of such an association during an episode of severe lupus nephritis in a young woman, who was ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Samson M,Audia S,Leguy V,Berthier S,Janikashvili N,Martin L,Bonnotte B,Lorcerie B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Australian National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) guidelines recommend that inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) be reserved for patients with a post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1 ) less than 50% predicted and those who experience ≥2 exacerbations in 12 months. In total, 707 COPD pat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Harrison A,Borg B,Thompson B,Hew M,Dabscheck E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are several treatment modalities available for diabetes; however, the effects of the different medications on coronary artery disease are less understood. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation of insulin-sensitizing therapy with the outcome of stress myocardial perfusion testing and...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kapinya K,Nijjar PS,Stanek M,Amanullah A

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The NSW Clinical Excellence commission introduced the "Between the Flags" program in response to the death of a young patient as a system wide approach for early detection and management of the deteriorating patient in all 242 NSW hospitals. The impact of BTF implementation on the 35 larger hospitals with IC...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bhonagiri D,Lander H,Green M,Straney L,Jones D,Pilcher D

更新日期：2020-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant developments have occurred in the discipline of palliative care in the modern era. This paper shall explore those developments, challenge some widely held misconceptions about the role and daily practice of the discipline, highlight the growing recognition of the role of palliative care in non-malignant di...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Brennan F

更新日期：2017-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Pleural procedures may cause serious complications when incorrectly carried out. There is a need to find effective methods for teaching how to insert a chest drain safely. AIM:To assess the effectiveness of a programme for teaching chest tube insertion using a simulation model (SuperAnnie). METHODS:Groups ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Hutton IA,Kenealy H,Wong C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is an approved bronchoscopic intervention for the treatment of severe asthma. However, limited published experience exists outside of clinical trials regarding patient selection and outcomes achieved. AIMS:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of BT in patients with severe ast...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Langton D,Sha J,Ing A,Fielding D,Wood E

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：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：:A 22-year-old woman presented with methanol toxicity manifesting as headache, reduced conscious state and visual change after consuming home-made grappa. She progressed to a coma with fixed mydriasis and severe acidaemia (pH 6.55). She was treated with empirical antidote administration (intravenous ethanol) and enhanc...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Holt NR,Nickson CP

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little research and no clear guidelines for clinicians to follow when instructing patients with advanced disease about driving. AIMS:To investigate current practice in providing advice to patients with advanced disease and identify areas of consensus or variation with the Australian driving guideli...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Weir N,Fischer A,Good P

更新日期：2017-10-01 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

authors： Kao TW,Chou CH,Wang CC,Chou CC,Hu J,Chen WL

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Queensland branch of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) commissioned this study to update their workforce profile and examine rural practice. The present investigation aimed to describe characteristics of Queensland physicians and determine the influence of childhood and training locations on curr...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Runge CE,MacKenzie A,Loos C,Waller M,Gabbett M,Mills R,Eley D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As direct-to-consumer personal genome testing (DTC-PGT) is increasingly available in Australia, knowledge of Australians' perceptions and attitudes towards this technology is needed in order to assess the (potential) impact it might have on the Australian public and healthcare system. AIMS:To explore the kn...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Savard J,Mooney-Somers J,Newson AJ,Kerridge I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Bronchodilator reversibility (BDR) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) use were assessed for volunteers who responded to an advertisement requesting current or ex-smokers who were experiencing breathlessness to attend for lung function testing. METHODS:One hundred and fifty-four volunteers responded. ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Reid DW,Soltani A,Johns DP,Bish R,Williams TJ,Burns GP,Walters EH

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:5-aminosalicylates (5-ASA) remain an important strategy in the induction and maintenance of remission of inflammatory bowel diseases especially in ulcerative colitis. The prototypical drug of this class, sulfasalazine is generally well tolerated with severe hypersensitivity reactions and hepatotoxicity also described ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kong LM,Fok KC,Tsui A,Qian C,Fisher L

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke neurologists, vascular surgeons, interventional neuroradiologists and interventional cardiologists have embraced carotid angioplasty and stenting (CAS) because of potential advantages over carotid endarterectomy (CEA). At Austin Health, a multidisciplinary neuro-interventional group was formed to stan...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mak CS,Chambers BR,Clark DJ,Molan M,Brooks M,Roberts N,Fell G,Roberts AK,New G,Donnan GA

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Australia, antimicrobial stewardship programmes are a compulsory component of hospital accreditation. Good documentation around anti-microbial prescribing aids communication and can improve prescribing practice in environments with multiple decision makers. AIM:This study aims to develop and implement an...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Chaves NJ,Ingram RJ,MacIsaac CM,Buising KL

更新日期：2014-12-01 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