Strongyloidiasis is a disease caused by infection with the soil-transmitted helminth Strongyloides stercoralis. The infection can become life threatening if it progresses to complicated strongyloidiasis. S. stercoralis infection is a …
This review critically appraises the major considerations associated with oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for men who have sex with men (MSM) within the Australian context, and suggests implications for future …
Purpose of review: To determine the maternal and neonatal outcomes after operative vaginal delivery of foetuses in the persistent occiput posterior position, and examine the efficacy and outcomes of techniques to …
Meniscal tears are amongst the most common knee injuries. The purpose of the current article is to identify the most common meniscal tears, current treatment options, and potential future treatment …
Aim: To evaluate the role of cricoid pressure in modern day anaesthetics. Methods: A literature review was conducted using the following databases: The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, PubMed, Scopus, Ovid …
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory dermatosis with many comorbidities, particularly psoriatic arthritis, metabolic syndrome, and depression. Psoriasis has a significant impact on quality of life, especially for those with …
The selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM), tamoxifen, is pivotal in treating oestrogen receptor positive (ER+) breast cancers—the most common subtype of breast cancer. As the first targeted therapy for breast …
Aim: Warfarin is the most frequently prescribed antithrombotic agent, available in Australia as brands Coumadin and Marevan. Although both are manufactured by Aspen Pharmaceuticals, there are differences in formulation. The …
Background: Abusive Infant Head Trauma (AIHT) is preventable, but there are few reviews of interventions to prevent AIHT. In the Australian health system context, only one review of AIHT was …
Substance use disorder has been a significant issue within the medical profession throughout history. It is recognised as an important issue of concern, particularly due to its associated mortality, morbidity …
