Diagnosis and management of pregnancies complicated by haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets syndrome in the tertiary setting.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to collate and evaluate studies investigating either the factors influencing work-related psychological distress in postgraduate year one (PGY1) doctors or the strategies designed to reduce it. This is a systematic review conducted in May 2014. The data sources were key databases (MEDLINE, Ps...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Facey AD,Tallentire V,Selzer RM,Rotstein L

更新日期：2015-10-01 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

authors： Rayner C,Munckhof WJ

更新日期：2005-12-01 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

authors： Wilcox RA,Whitham EM

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:This study aimed to report the clinical characteristics and outcomes of Australian patients treated with eculizumab for atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome (aHUS). METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was undertaken of all patients in Australia treated with eculizumab provided in a compassionate access...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mallett A,Hughes P,Szer J,Tuckfield A,Van Eps C,Cambell SB,Hawley C,Burke J,Kausman J,Hewitt I,Parnham A,Ford S,Isbel N

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The annual Leonard Ball Orations illustrate changing perspectives in Australia over 30 years on medical and social effects of misuse of alcohol and other substances. The first oration, in 1968, examined causal factors in the context of 'agent', 'purveyor' and 'host' and provided themes for subsequent orators. In regar...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mackay IR

更新日期：2001-08-01 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:Low socioeconomic status is associated with cardiovascular diseases, and an association with atrial fibrillation (AF) could guide screening. AIM:To investigate if indices of advantage/disadvantage (IAD), index of education/occupation (IEO) and index of economic resources were associated with incident AF, in...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ramkumar S,Ochi A,Yang H,Nerlekar N,D'Elia N,Potter EL,Murray IC,Nattraj N,Wang Y,Marwick TH

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High concentration oxygen is commonly administered during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The aim of this study was to determine the association between oxygen, severity markers and poor outcomes in AECOPD. METHODS:In an audit of patients with AECOPD arriving by ambula...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wijesinghe M,Perrin K,Healy B,Hart K,Clay J,Weatherall M,Beasley R

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a haematological disorder of the elderly, has been formally classified as a neoplastic disease for 10 years. AIMS:Our aim was to collate national cancer registry incidence data to describe the epidemiology of MDS in New Zealand. METHODS:The New Zealand Cancer Registry has no...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Rodger EJ,Morison IM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced physician training in clinical pharmacology lacks a continuing education programme. There is a need for continuing medical education but how to introduce and develop education remains unclear. AIMS:The primary aim was to develop and implement a peer-led, web-based multiple choice question approach ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Athavale A,Murnion B

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To identify the underlying heart disease and microbiological pathogen associated with infective endocarditis (IE) in Chinese patients in one university hospital over a 10-year period. METHODS:We recruited 115 adult patients admitted to Peking University First Hospital from 2002 to 2011 who were diag...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ma XZ,Li XY,Que CL,Lv Y

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The indication for permanent pacemaker remains controversial in malignant neurocardiogenic syncope. A highly reproducible prolonged pause during a repeat head-up tilt-table testing may identify a subgroup of neurally mediated syncope with a prominent and consistent cardioinhibitory component. Seven patients (3 females...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Omar AR,Ng KS,Ng WL,Sutandar A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia occurring in 2% of the population. It is known that AF increases morbidity and limits quality of life. The CHA2 DS2 VASc score (congestive heart failure/left ventricular dysfunction, hypertension, age ≥75 (doubled), diabetes, stroke (doubled), vascular d...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mlodawska E,Tomaszuk-Kazberuk A,Lopatowska P,Kaminski M,Musial WJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：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

authors： Guirgis M,Yan K,Bu YM,Zekry A

更新日期：2012-05-01 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:Medical Emergency Teams (MET) have been developed to identify, review and manage acutely unwell ward patients. Previous studies have suggested that there may be obstacles to the utilization and activation of the MET. AIMS:To determine the effect of a detailed education programme on the rate of utilization o...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Jones D,Bates S,Warrillow S,Goldsmith D,Kattula A,Way M,Gutteridge G,Buckmaster J,Bellomo R

更新日期：2006-04-01 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

authors： Nott L,Price TJ,Pittman K,Patterson K,Young R,Fletcher J

更新日期：2008-10-01 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: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：:Young onset dementia (YOD), where symptoms of dementia have an onset before the age of 65, has become more prominent due to the population increase from the Baby Boomer generation. This clinical perspective examines key issues in the assessment, diagnosis and management of YOD. Challenges in the assessment and diagnos...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Draper B,Withall A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this essay, I reflect on my experience as a multiple sclerosis patient in order to identify some of the unique challenges that chronic disability poses in the physician-patient relationship. I suggest that it is important to broaden the goals of the clinical encounter to incorporate personal (as opposed to simply b...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Toombs SK

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbimazole is a drug that is widely used for hyperthyroid disorders, such as Graves' disease. Agranulocytosis is a rare idiosyncratic adverse reaction to the drug which is potentially fatal. This report describes a patient with a history of successfully treated pyoderma gangrenosum, who developed agranulocytosis 3 we...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Yip G,Ekinci E,Lee ST,Jerums G,Grossmann M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mechanical ventilation as a resource is limited and may lead to poor outcomes in at-risk populations. Critical care supports may not be preferred by those at risk of deterioration in the COVID-19 setting. Patient-centred communication and shared decision-making should continue to remain central to clinical practice. ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Simpson N,Milnes S,Steinfort D

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Population-based studies of the prevalence of all functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) using the Rome II criteria are lacking. It is also not certain whether subjects who meet the Rome II criteria for an FGID are different in terms of demographic and psychological characteristics from those subjects ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Boyce PM,Talley NJ,Burke C,Koloski NA

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extramedullary haemopoiesis (EMH) is a complication commonly associated with beta-thalassaemia intermedia; it is frequently asymptomatic but can sometimes lead to symptomatic tumour-like masses. No guidelines or common consensus are available in literature regarding the different treatment strategies and only single c...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ruo Redda MG,Allis S,Reali A,Bartoncini S,Roggero S,Anglesio SM,Piga A

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cost of diabetes is high for both the individual and society. Future health-care planning requires patient-level diabetes-attributable health-care cost data that have not previously been available for Australia. AIM:To determine Australian national direct diabetes-attributable health-care costs for know...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Davis WA,Knuiman MW,Hendrie D,Davis TM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The comparative effectiveness of biologic treatment regimens in a real world Australian population is unknown. AIM:To assess the effectiveness of biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARD) as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate and/or other conventional DMARD (cDMARD) for the tre...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Nicholls D,Barrett R,Button P,Truman M,Bird P,Roberts L,Tymms K,Littlejohn G,Griffiths H

更新日期：2018-10-01 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