Investigation of different types of carcinomas among differentiated thyroid cancer patients managed in the Department of Nuclear Medicine
Conclusion Follicular carcinoma was found to be the most common type of DTC managed at DGMAH followed b y papillary carcinoma. However, the Hurtle cell carcinoma and the poorly differentiated follicular carcinomas were found to be rare. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
How sociodemographic features impact subjects' opinion on packages leaflets of medicines?
Conclusion Sociodemographic data are important to understand users’ opinion on PLs. It seems that more educated subjects are more demanding. A lower socio-economic status positively influenced the participants’ opinion, with subjects’ poorer education being a relevant factor in this population. A higher frequency of taking medicines also positively contributed to a better opinion, probably due to a greater familiarity with PLs. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The evidence for biologic immunotherapy in Sarcoidosis: A systematic review
Conclusion There are insufficient data to suggest the long-term efficacy of anti-TNFα inhibitors in the treatment of sarcoidosis. This may be due to heterogeneity, small sample sizes and the lack of consistent reporting of outcome measures. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
High dose, fast delivery magnesium sulphate in a 3-year-old acute severe asthmatic
Acute severe asthma when respiratory failure is imminent is not addressed in world asthma guidelines. Intravenous magnesium sulphate, salbutamol and aminophylline all have advocates but what order, speed of delivery or dosage is left up to the individual physician treating the patient. A child in respiratory failure was given a large, fast dose of intravenous magnesium sulphate before intravenous salbutamol which relaxed bronchial smooth muscle immediately and tracheal intubation and lung ventilation was avoided. Justification for this treatment is discussed. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Studying the effect of medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy on the posterior slope of tibia among patients with Genu varum
Conclusion Medial open wedge osteotomy above tibia can help increase the posterior slope of tibia. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Studying the effect of internal open wedge high tibial osteotomy on the posterior slope of tibia among patients with Genu varum
Conclusion In ternal open wedge osteotomy above tibia can help increase the posterior slope of tibia. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Comparison of the effectiveness of femoral fixation techniques (Aperfix and Endobutton) in anterior cruciate ligament surgery
Conclusion Surgical methods have little difference however due to better results in some aspects of knee functions in this study and due to other studies, it can be said Aperfix method slightly has more benefits. Further investigations with larger number of cases and longer duration of follow-up are recommended. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Myoclonus from antibiotic therapy (Ceftazidime-induced Neurotoxicity): A case study and review
A 78-year-old Chinese man with a history of end stage renal disease (ESRD) presented with fever of one day duration. He was treated for catheter related sepsis with intravenous piperacillin and tazobactam, which was later switched to vancomycin and ceftazidime secondary to persistent fever with negative cultures. One the fifth day of treatment with vancomycin and ceftazidime, he developed new onset upper limb myoclonus which progressed to bilateral upper limb ataxia. A provisional diagnosis of myoclonus and ataxia secondary to neurotoxicity related to ceftazidime was made and the ceftazidime was ceased. His symptoms resolv...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Importance of university teacher behaviour in the faculty of health science
We describe the results from the questionnaire of Tuncel concerning the behaviour of university teachers, since university students believe they have influenced their academic achievement. Aims The objective of this study was to reveal which behaviours of university teachers were most appreciated by the students in the first year of the studies taught at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid (Degrees in Medicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Psychology and Occupational Therapy). Methods 540 first-year students from the Health Sciences degree participated. An exploratory factor ana...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Dental patients ’ knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding infection control procedures
Conclusion Even though the sample reflected a reasonable level of awareness and knowledge about infection control in dental clinics, and the possible paths of disease transmission, more knowledge is to be disseminated especially concerning Transmissible diseases. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Effectiveness of two kind of medicine on non-obstructive azoospermia
Conclusion The treatment of varococele is important for the NOA with varicocele while andriol and tamoxifen is other method for the treatment of idiopathic NOA. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Formalized exercise program for paediatric and young adult cancer survivors
Survival rates of childhood cancer patients has steadily increased through the years, making it necessary to develop strategies aimed at long term improvements to quality of life. This paper presents a formalized exercise program for paediatric cancer survivors, based on current risk-based exercise recommendations, with the primary goal of helping families return to a normal life that emphasizes overall wellness and physical activity. Background Children tend to respond better to anti-cancer treatments, including chemotherapy. Research indicates that proper nutrition and regular physical activity will help a paediatric ca...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Implementation of an adolescent risk behaviour assessment in an academic paediatric dental setting
Conclusion Completion of the risk beha vior questionnaire has provided an opportunity for teenagers to become more comfortable speaking individually with a dental provider. Identification of these risks allowed the pediatric dentist to help the patient seek appropriate care as they enter adulthood, and provide a more thorough approach to wards the adolescent’s oral and general health. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Protocol for differentiated thyroid cancer management
Conclusion Total thyroidectomy reduces morbidity and also optimizes the management of patient for further radioiodine treatment. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Salivary gland scintigraphy with partial volume effects quantification: A phantom feasibility study
Conclusion ImageJ software improved quantitative accuracy of sphere images hence it provides a robust quan tification tool for irradiated salivary glands. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 4, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
