Background: Pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) are associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) provides recommendations for weight gain during …
Background: There is long-standing evidence of an association between cutaneous xanthomas and underlying lipid metabolism disorders, impaired glucose tolerance, secondary hyperlipoproteinemia and diabetes mellitus. Since the advent of capsule endoscopy …
Background: Community engagement is an important aspect of a successful rural placement. Materials and Methods: In this study, medical students undertaking longitudinal integrated clerkships at a rural clinical school …
Abstract Background: To identify the facilitators and barriers to positive medical student placements at Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs). Materials and Methods: A total of 15 focused interviews were …
Abstract Background: Evidence of bullying and harassment of medical students and junior doctors has existed for over 30 years. However, there has been little attempt to explore the dimensions of …
Abstract Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic skin condition which has significant disease burden. Hence, it is important to understand the knowledge needs and coping of patients with …
Abstract Background: Excessive and redundant ordering of pathology tests contributes to increasing healthcare costs. Common blood tests, such as full blood counts, liver function tests, serum electrolytes, and C-reactive protein …
Abstract Introduction: This study compares visual outcomes between patients undergoing a single surgery combining cataract and epiretinal membrane (ERM) peel versus cataract surgery preceding ERM surgery as separate procedures. Materials …
Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) in childhood can have serious physical, cognitive, and social consequences, although its specific impact on schooling attendance and provision of aid for children is often …
Background: In addition to the contraceptive action of the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), there are a number of other benefits to its use such as menstrual cycle regulation. However, …
