Royal College of Physicians of London: a 1793 entrant, fabled fellow or member malcontent.

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In patients discharged from an Older Person's Health hospital, we assessed (i) the prevalence of anticholinergic medications (ACM) in this study population and (ii) changes in anticholinergic drug burden during admission using the Anticholinergic Drug Scale (ADS). METHODS:Cases were identified between S...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lee MSS,Hanger HC

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As life expectancy for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLWHIV) increases, management models for HIV infection are changing. To understand approaches to practice within this shifting climate and across different medical settings, in 2017 we conducted a baseline survey among the main medical pract...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Smith DE,Woolley IJ,Russell DB,Bisshop F,Furner V

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：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：:Association between tumour necrosis alpha inhibitors and weight gain has been reported. We examined weight change in our cohort of inflammatory bowel disease patients treated with infliximab (IFX) for over 12 months, its associations and financial implications. Two-thirds of patients gained weight during the course of...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Kaazan P,Tan Z,Bednarz J,Hughes J,Grafton R,Andrews JM

更新日期：2020-09-01 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:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common cause of incidental liver test abnormalities. General practitioners (GP) have a key role in identifying people with NAFLD at risk of significant liver disease. Recent specialist guidelines emphasise the use of fibrosis algorithms or serum biomarkers rathe...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Patel PJ,Banh X,Horsfall LU,Hayward KL,Hossain F,Johnson T,Stuart KA,Brown NN,Saad N,Clouston A,Irvine KM,Russell AW,Valery PC,Williams S,Powell EE

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：:Undiagnosed pheochromocytoma in pregnancy is associated with significant maternal and foetal mortality. Herein we reviewed five cases of pheochromocytoma in pregnancy occurring during late pregnancy. The mean age at presentation was 30.6 years, and the gestational age ranged from 26 to 36 weeks. All patients had eleva...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Song Y,Liu J,Li H,Zeng Z,Bian X,Wang S

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:Australian internal medicine trainees undergo intensive training in preparation for the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) clinical examination. Trainees preparing for the 2013 RACP clinical examination assessed the jugular venous pressure (JVP) of patients, with central venous pressure monitoring in the ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Sibbin CP,Bihari S,Russell P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterised by recurrent episodes of painful inflammation in the abdomen, chest or joints. The association between FMF and non-amyloid glomerulopathies are unusual. In this study, we describe our experiences and observations about...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bashardoust B,Maleki N

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the predominant regulator of calcium/phosphate homeostasis in the human body. Beside this classical function, preclinical and clinical studies indicated a relevant role for PTH in mobilisation of bone marrow-derived cells into peripheral blood. In addition, recombinant PTH (teriparatide) w...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Grabmaier U,Huber BC,Franz WM,Koch E,Brunner S

更新日期：2015-08-01 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

authors： Polizzotto MN,Gibbs SD,Beswick W,Seymour JF

更新日期：2006-05-01 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

authors： Choi JS,Han JY,Ahn HK,Ryu HM,Kim MY,Chung JH,An GH,Nava-Ocampo AA

更新日期：2013-05-01 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:Increasing numbers of patients receiving new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) are undergoing elective surgery. The extent to which perioperative interruption of NOAC therapy and use of bridging heparin are concordant with best evidence is uncertain. AIMS:To determine: (i) concordance of NOAC and bridging heparin ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wamala H,Scott IA,Caney X

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:The association between weather and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) transmission in Beijing and Hong Kong in the 2003 epidemic was studied to examine the effect of weather on SARS transmission. METHODS:Pearson's correlation analyses and negative binomial regression analyses were used to quantify th...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bi P,Wang J,Hiller JE

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Minimisation of radiation exposure with cardiac imaging reduces the potential of secondary side effects. Radiation exposure from myocardial perfusion scintigraphy and computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) was compared. Overall doses were low with both modalities. Doses were lower in the CTCA group, but by on...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Tsay IM,Subiakto I,Asrar Ul Haq M,Castles AV,Allman K,Hayat U,Rudd N,Barlis P,van Gaal W

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI) is a leading cause of transfusion related morbidity and mortality. Current concepts regarding the pathogenesis of this disorder imply a "two-hit" model in which neutrophils are sequestered in the pulmonary capillary bed, and subsequently activated by substances in the tran...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Finlayson J,Grey D,Kavanagh L,Witt C

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：: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: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：:The incidence of tuberculosis in the non-indigenous Australian population is low. However, in this paper we report on three cases of cavitating disease, which seem to be associated with a common illicit drug habit namely smoking marijuana using a makeshift pipe or bong. There was a total of 34 positive contacts of the...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Thu K,Hayes M,Miles S,Tierney L,Foy A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH) have been shown to be equivalent in efficacy and safety profiles for the management of pulmonary embolism (PE). AIMS:To assess the real world management of anticoagulation in PE in a tertiary hospital setting. METHODS:An audit of pat...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Khor YH,Smith R,McDonald CF

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Leprosy remains an important global health concern, but little has been published about its diagnosis and management in developed settings. It has been postulated that delay in diagnosis is common in developed settings. We reviewed all the cases of leprosy seen at a major tertiary referral centre between 1999 and 2013...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Turner D,McGuinness SL,Leder K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As the mortality rate from breast cancer decreases, the issues facing breast cancer survivors are becoming increasingly important. Survivors of all ages may face physical and psychosocial consequences of their diagnosis and treatments. However, the long-term fertility and menopause-related side-effects of adjuvant the...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Friedlander M,Thewes B

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term prognosis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients is unknown. AIMS:To compare outcomes after ACS in HIV-infected and uninfected patients. METHODS:Retrospective observational study. HIV cases were matched with two HIV-uninfected controls for age, s...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Postigo A,Díez-Delhoyo F,Devesa C,Bruña V,Clavero-Olmos M,Vicent L,Juárez M,Sousa I,Fernández-Avilés F,Martínez-Sellés M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00