Organisational and patient factors which may lead to hospital clinic non-attendance at two sites were examined to identify opportunities to reduce rates of missed appointments.
Nikhil Kumar and Andrew Victor report a decrease in aerobic capacity in patients who do not participate in cardiac rehabilitation.
In this issue of the Australian Medical Student Journal, we are fortunate to interview Professor Alicia Jenkins, a Clinical Endocrinologist at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, Director of Diabetes and Vascular …
Dinesh was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland and the second person to graduate medical school with quadriplegia in Australia. Dinesh earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) prior to …
This feature article explores the similarities and differences in the medical education and health care systems of modern China compared with those of the Western world. It explores how a …
From nearly the moment that medical students take their oaths, the assault on one’s mental health begins. Students understand that they will make sacrifices to study medicine, but the understanding …
Review of the experimental pharmacotherapy approaches available to reduce craving for alcohol, alcohol consumption, and/or relapse drinking as it pertains to alcohol dependency.
This article systematically analyses the evidence behind the use of intravenous magnesium sulphate in adults with severe acute exacerbations of asthma.
Welcome to Volume 8, Issue 2 of the Australian Medical Student Journal (AMSJ). The AMSJ is a national peer-reviewed journal serving as a publication platform for all medical students in …
This letter explores the potential of spearmint tea as a treatment for acne, with one case report, information on spearmint in the media, and how it has been studied scientifically.
The diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)-5 criteria is based on a constellation of symptoms overarching social and communication deficits, …
A diverse range of scenarios are represented in this textbook with a particular focus on clinical management. This resource also provides perspective on social determinants that impact women’s health, which …
I chose to undertake a Work the World placement as I wanted to get a feel for how healthcare operates in countries that have less funding and fewer resources than …
