Management of neutropenic fever in a private hospital oncology unit.

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：BACKGROUND:The reported risk of depression in patients with hypomagnesaemia is controversial. AIM:The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the association between depression and hypomagnesaemia. METHODS:A literature search was performed using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database and clinicaltrials.gov from inc...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Cheungpasitporn W,Thongprayoon C,Mao MA,Srivali N,Ungprasert P,Varothai N,Sanguankeo A,Kittanamongkolchai W,Erickson SB

更新日期：2015-04-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy with 177 Lu-DOTATATE is a promising treatment for inoperable or metastatic neuroendocrine tumours (NET). In 2015, the NSW Ministry of Health provided funding for 177 Lu-DOTATATE treatment of NET under an evaluation framework. AIMS:To examine the safety and outcomes of N...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lin E,Chen T,Little A,Holliday L,Roach P,Butler P,Hosking E,Bailey E,Elison B,Currow D

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore and detail clinical experiences of dabigatran, a novel anticoagulant, after it became available in New Zealand in July 2011. METHODS:A cohort of patients was recruited from Hutt Hospital and the two largest primary care practices in the Hutt Valley region. They were included if they took at least one do...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Thorne K,Jayathissa S,Dee S,Briggs N,Taylor J,Reid S,De Silva K,Dean J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vancomycin remains a clinically useful antibiotic despite the advent of several alternative drugs. Optimising vancomycin therapy with therapeutic drug monitoring is widely recommended. The aim of therapeutic drug monitoring is to help the clinician to achieve target pharmacodynamic parameters in the case of vancomycin...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Avent ML,Vaska VL,Rogers BA,Cheng AC,van Hal SJ,Holmes NE,Howden BP,Paterson DL

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the inclusion of investigator-industry pecuniary and non-pecuniary associations in published clinical trials, the benefit of such disclosures may be limited. Two recent pivotal phase III drug studies that raised conflict of interest issues are discussed. It is recommended that in the future, a firewall should ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Carney SL

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To improve organ donation processes and outcomes, many Australian hospitals have introduced donation after cardiac death (DCD) following the 2010 publication of the National Protocol for DCD. As emergency clinicians play a significant role in identifying potential DCD donors, it is critical to assess their support and...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Marck CH,Neate SL,Weiland TJ,Hickey BB,Jelinek GA

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Growth hormone (GH) replacement therapy was recently recommended by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) for listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme for adults with severe GH deficiency and impaired quality of life. This approval was significant for two reasons. First, the application was initia...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Lipworth W,Ambler G,Burt MG,Fairchild J,Inder WJ,Werther G,Ho K

更新日期：2018-08-01 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 consumption of Energy Drinks (Edks), has increased significantly in the last years, with a growing market that is estimated to reach $61 billion by 2021 worldwide. Several studies demonstrated the physiological and pathological effects of these substances contained in Edks. The most common ingredient con...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Piccioni A,Covino M,Zanza C,Longhitano Y,Tullo G,Bonadia N,Rinninella E,Ojetti V,Gasbarrini A,Franceschi F

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) of renal vessels correlates well with conventional angiography (CA) and enables non-invasive assessment of renal vessels without nephrotoxic contrast. AIMS:We aimed to identify the referral source and nature of the patient group undergoing renal MRA, and the impact of th...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Prasad S,Bannister K,Taylor J

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：INTRODUCTION:In patients with chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (cITP), the platelet count tends to be quite variable and, in the majority of cases, specific therapy is not warranted on a regular basis. However, patients with low platelet count (<30 nL) or with bleeding complications would require therapy, su...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ramakrishna R,Rehman A,Ramakrishna S,Alexander W,Yeo WW

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe sepsis is defined as organ dysfunction in the setting of systemic inflammatory response due to infection. With changes in population age, comorbidity and the delivery of medical care, severe sepsis is increasingly common, and can present in every area of the hospital. The major obstacles to improved outcomes in...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Huggan PJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIIRD), such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are often complicated by infection, which results in significant morbidity and mortality. The increased risk of infection is probably due to a combination of immunosuppressive effects of the...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Wong PKK,Bagga H,Barrett C,Hanrahan P,Johnson D,Katrib A,Leder K,Marabani M,Pentony P,Riordan J,White R,Young L

更新日期：2017-05-01 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:A number of haematological malignancies can be cured by allogeneic stem cell transplantation but only approximately 30% of Australians have a suitable histocompatible related donor. Matched donors can be found on international registries of unrelated volunteers for a proportion of the remaining patients. For...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Bradstock KF,Hertzberg MS,Kerridge IH,Svennilson J,McGurgan M,Huang G,Antonenas V,Gottlieb DJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 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

authors： Shorakae S,Boyle J,Teede H

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Common peroneal neuropathy (CPN) may develop unexpectedly in patients with underlying cancer. To clarify the underlying pathophysiology, clinical and neurophysiological data were prospectively collected from 10 oncology clinic patients referred for neurological assessment after the onset of foot weakness. In all patie...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Simon NG,Kiernan MC

更新日期：2012-07-01 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

authors： H Short B

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of COVID-19, enters human cells by binding of its viral protein to the aminopeptidase angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). This has led to speculation whether treatment with renin-angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitors was asso...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Koshy AN,Murphy AC,Farouque O,Ramchand J,Burrell LM,Yudi MB

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glomerular M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2 R) is important for diagnosing idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN). The relation between glomerular PLA2 R expression and response to treatment remains to be explored. AIMS:We conducted the study to explore the positive rate and clinical significance of ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Liu H,Luo W,Gong S,Ding X

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Few studies have specifically investigated treatment of prednisolone-induced hyperglycaemia. AIM:To determine if a basal bolus insulin (BBI) protocol for inpatient hyperglycaemia is effective in patients prescribed acute prednisolone for an inflammatory disease. METHODS:In a cross-sectional study, 66 p...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Burt MG,Drake SM,Aguilar-Loza NR,Esterman A,Stranks SN,Roberts GW

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neutropenic fever is a frequently encountered complication when caring for cancer patients and can lead to intensive care admission, with high mortality rates in those patients who require invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Although hospital survival in this population has improved, long-term outcomes of...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Mackintosh D,Way M,Reade MC,Dhanani J

更新日期：2020-05-01 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：:Here we report the case of a 69-year-old Chinese Han woman who presented with liver cirrhosis, diabetes mellitus, skin hyperpigmentation, hyperferritinaemia and high transferrin saturation. Subsequent genetic analyses identified a novel heterozygous mutation (p.Cys326Phe) in the SLC40A1 gene. This is the first report ...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Chen SR,Yang LQ,Chong YT,Jie YS,Wu YK,Yang J,Lin GL,Li XH

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ABSTRACT Treatment of invasive fungal infections is increasingly complex. Amphotericin B deoxycholate has long been the mainstay of treatment. However, there has been increasing recognition of both the propensity for nephro-toxicity in haematology, transplant and intensive care patients as well as its adverse impact o...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Slavin MA,Szer J,Grigg AP,Roberts AW,Seymour JF,Sasadeusz J,Thursky K,Chen SC,Morrissey CO,Heath CH,Sorrell T

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a potentially fatal complication in solid organ and bone marrow transplant patients, with reported incidence of 0.5-3% and mortality of about 75%. To emphasise the importance of early diagnosis and prompt commencement of therapy results in improved clinical outcomes. A retrospective...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Nwaba A,MacQuillan G,Adams LA,Garas G,Delriviere L,Augustson B,DeBoer B,Moody H,Jeffrey GP

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression, ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disease are important causes of morbidity and are among the leading contributors to global health burden. These conditions often occur in the same patient, resulting in considerably greater effect on health than combinations of chronic diseases without depression...

journal_title：Internal medicine journal

authors： Ziegelstein RC,Parakh K,Sakhuja A,Bhat U

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00