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Pharmacotherapies for muscle wasting in older ICU patients: A narrative review of the current literature

Dr. Finn Dolan Cogswell, MD BSc ABSTRACT Background: The predominantly geriatric syndrome of frailty can result from the gradual reduction of function in multiple physiologic systems that occurs with increasing …

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Effectiveness of baclofen for the treatment of alcohol use disorder in patients with alcoholic liver disease: a narrative literature review

Available online: 24th February 2023 Luisa Wigg James Cook University Background: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is linked to alcoholic liver disease (ALD), which contributes greatly to the global burden of …

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COVID-19: Adaptations to Primary Care in Australia

Abstract Introduction The Australian Government has implemented its National Primary Care Response action plan to combat the growing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country. The plan recognises the …

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Simulation training in laparoscopic surgery

This article summarises the role of simulation-based training in laparoscopic surgery, exploring elements for curriculum development, implementation, and current practice.

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Do medical students practice what they preach? A review of their dietary patterns over the last decade.

Abstract Background While many studies have been performed to evaluate different indicators of psychological distress among medical students, the amount of published data evaluating their dietary habits is limited. Therefore, …

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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surgeons

Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are an occupational hazard amongst surgeons, causing detrimental effects in up to 20% of surgeons in their lifetime. However, there is a paucity of data examining …

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Experimental pharmacotherapy approaches to prevention of alcohol dependency

Review of the experimental pharmacotherapy approaches available to reduce craving for alcohol, alcohol consumption, and/or relapse drinking as it pertains to alcohol dependency. 

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Intravenous Magnesium Therapy Treatment of Severe Asthma in Adults

This article systematically analyses the evidence behind the use of intravenous magnesium sulphate in adults with severe acute exacerbations of asthma.

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Efficacy and Safety of Allergen Immunotherapy to Treat House Dust Mite Allergic Asthma in Children

Allergic asthma is a significant disease of childhood, of which, house dust mite is the most common trigger. There have been many investigations into the role of allergen immunotherapy in …

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Paediatric simulation teaching for medical students: a review of current literature

The objective of this review article is to determine whether simulation-based education could enhance the teaching of paediatrics to Australian medical students. A literature search of PubMed and Embase was performed …

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