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View article: Effect of interdisciplinary obesity care on metabolic markers and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes in a rural setting: A randomised controlled trial
Effect of interdisciplinary obesity care on metabolic markers and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes in a rural setting: A randomised controlled trial Open
Summary Management of type 2 diabetes includes medications that can unintentionally increase obesity and insulin resistance. This unblinded, single‐centre, randomised controlled trial focused on rural Australian adults with type 2 diabetes…
View article: Epithelial–mesenchymal transition changes in nonsmall cell lung cancer patients with early COPD
Epithelial–mesenchymal transition changes in nonsmall cell lung cancer patients with early COPD Open
Background Epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) might be central to lung cancer development in smokers and COPD. We illustrate EMT changes in a broader demographic of patient groups who were diagnosed with nonsmall cell lung cancer (ade…
View article: Assessing the Variability of the Twelfth Rib as a Landmark for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Computed Tomography
Assessing the Variability of the Twelfth Rib as a Landmark for Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Computed Tomography Open
The twelfth rib is highly variable in length. Similar variability was recorded in the distance from the tip to intra-abdominal organs. Due to the frequency of organs lying between the tip of the rib and the kidney it should not be used as …
View article: Epidemiology, management and outcomes of Cryptococcus gattii infections: A 22-year cohort
Epidemiology, management and outcomes of Cryptococcus gattii infections: A 22-year cohort Open
Background Cryptococcus gattii is a globally endemic pathogen causing disease in apparently immune-competent hosts. We describe a 22-year cohort study from Australia’s Northern Territory to evaluate trends in epidemiology and management, a…
View article: Double-slit time diffraction at optical frequencies - Source Data
Double-slit time diffraction at optical frequencies - Source Data Open
Source data for the results shown in the main text and extended figures of 'Double-slit time diffraction at optical frequencies'. Methodology and instrumentation described in the Methods section of the main text.
View article: Double-slit time diffraction at optical frequencies
Double-slit time diffraction at optical frequencies Open
The wave nature of light is revealed by diffraction from physical structures. We report a time-domain version of the classic Young's double-slit experiment: a beam of light twice gated in time produces an interference in the frequency spec…
View article: OP303 Do You Get The Message? Making HTA Findings Easier For Decision-Makers To Implement
OP303 Do You Get The Message? Making HTA Findings Easier For Decision-Makers To Implement Open
Introduction Often health technology assessment (HTA) products developed by the Scottish Health Technologies Group (SHTG) did not reach clear directive conclusions because the evidence base for a technology was weak. Despite being methodol…
View article: An Audit of Pre-Pregnancy Maternal Obesity and Diabetes Screening in Rural Regional Tasmania and Its Impact on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes
An Audit of Pre-Pregnancy Maternal Obesity and Diabetes Screening in Rural Regional Tasmania and Its Impact on Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes Open
Maternal obesity in pregnancy, a growing health problem in Australia, adversely affects both mothers and their offspring. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is similarly associated with adverse pregnancy and neonatal complications. A low-…
View article: Effects of preoperative physiotherapy on signs and symptoms of pulmonary collapse and infection after major abdominal surgery: secondary analysis of the LIPPSMAck-POP multicentre randomised controlled trial
Effects of preoperative physiotherapy on signs and symptoms of pulmonary collapse and infection after major abdominal surgery: secondary analysis of the LIPPSMAck-POP multicentre randomised controlled trial Open
Background Preoperative education and breathing exercise training by a physiotherapist minimises pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. Effects on specific clinical outcomes such as antibiotic prescriptions, chest imaging, sputum…
View article: Termination of pregnancy in Tasmania: access and service provision from the perspective of GPs
Termination of pregnancy in Tasmania: access and service provision from the perspective of GPs Open
Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is considered an important component of sexual and reproductive health internationally, but there are known barriers in Australia and countries worldwide. This study investigated the issues for GPs regarding …
View article: Exploring how differently patients and clinical tutors see the same consultation: building evidence for inclusion of real patient feedback in medical education
Exploring how differently patients and clinical tutors see the same consultation: building evidence for inclusion of real patient feedback in medical education Open
View article: Sex-Differential Impact of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection on In Vitro Reactivity to Toll-Like Receptor 2, 4 and 7/8 Stimulation in Gambian Infants
Sex-Differential Impact of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection on In Vitro Reactivity to Toll-Like Receptor 2, 4 and 7/8 Stimulation in Gambian Infants Open
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection rates approach 100% by the first year of life in low-income countries. It is not known if this drives changes to innate immunity in early life and thereby altered immune reactivity to infections and v…
View article: Preoperative physiotherapy is cost-effective for preventing pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery: a health economic analysis of a multicentre randomised trial
Preoperative physiotherapy is cost-effective for preventing pulmonary complications after major abdominal surgery: a health economic analysis of a multicentre randomised trial Open
View article: Limited Impact of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection in African Infants on Vaccine-Specific Responses Following Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis and Measles Vaccination
Limited Impact of Human Cytomegalovirus Infection in African Infants on Vaccine-Specific Responses Following Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis and Measles Vaccination Open
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection has a profound effect on the human immune system, causing massive clonal expansion of CD8, and to a lesser extend CD4 T cells. The few human trials that have explored the effect of HCMV infection on r…
View article: ECONSULTS BETWEEN GPS ANDz PHYSICIANS: SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE ACCESS TO SPECIALIST CARE: <i>A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF RACP ADULT MEDICINE FELLOWS</i>
ECONSULTS BETWEEN GPS ANDz PHYSICIANS: SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY CAN IMPROVE ACCESS TO SPECIALIST CARE: <i>A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF RACP ADULT MEDICINE FELLOWS</i> Open
Background and Aim: Accessing timely specialist physician advice is of critical importance to both Australian general practitioners (GPs) and their patients. The traditional method of referral, triage and subsequent face-to-face (FTF) cons…
View article: Incidence, diagnostic criteria and outcome following ventriculoperitoneal shunting of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus in a memory clinic population: a prospective observational cross-sectional and cohort study
Incidence, diagnostic criteria and outcome following ventriculoperitoneal shunting of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus in a memory clinic population: a prospective observational cross-sectional and cohort study Open
Objective To evaluate diagnostic criteria for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) among patients with memory impairment, and to estimate the incidence of INPH. Design Prospective observational cross-section and cohort study of …
View article: Non-Invasive Positive airway Pressure thErapy to Reduce Postoperative Lung complications following Upper abdominal Surgery (NIPPER PLUS): protocol for a single-centre, pilot, randomised controlled trial
Non-Invasive Positive airway Pressure thErapy to Reduce Postoperative Lung complications following Upper abdominal Surgery (NIPPER PLUS): protocol for a single-centre, pilot, randomised controlled trial Open
Introduction Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are a common serious complication following upper abdominal surgery leading to significant consequences including increased mortality, hospital costs and prolonged hospitalisation. …
View article: Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia
Surgery versus thrombolysis for initial management of acute limb ischaemia Open
Both peripheral arterial thrombolysis and surgery can be used in the management of peripheral arterial ischaemia. Much is known about the indications, risks, and benefits of thrombolysis. However, whether thrombolysis works better than sur…
View article: ICEAGE (Incidence of Complications following Emergency Abdominal surgery: Get Exercising): study protocol of a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial testing physiotherapy for the prevention of complications and improved physical recovery after emergency abdominal surgery
ICEAGE (Incidence of Complications following Emergency Abdominal surgery: Get Exercising): study protocol of a pragmatic, multicentre, randomised controlled trial testing physiotherapy for the prevention of complications and improved physical recovery after emergency abdominal surgery Open
View article: Preoperative physiotherapy for the prevention of respiratory complications after upper abdominal surgery: pragmatic, double blinded, multicentre randomised controlled trial
Preoperative physiotherapy for the prevention of respiratory complications after upper abdominal surgery: pragmatic, double blinded, multicentre randomised controlled trial Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ANZCTR 12613000664741.
View article: The Impact of New Technology on the Treatment and Cost of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Australia
The Impact of New Technology on the Treatment and Cost of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Australia Open
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View article: Cancer and Heart Offensive: Resource Investment Project
Cancer and Heart Offensive: Resource Investment Project Open
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View article: Literature review of interventions to reduce the burden of harm from tobacco smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol misuse and physical inactivity: stage 1 report to the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing, Population Health Division, Canberra
Literature review of interventions to reduce the burden of harm from tobacco smoking, poor nutrition, alcohol misuse and physical inactivity: stage 1 report to the Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing, Population Health Division, Canberra Open
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View article: Ageing and the Cost of Health Services
Ageing and the Cost of Health Services Open
There have been a number of estimates of the impact of ageing upon the cost of health services in Australia. The broad methodology adopted has been similar in each of these and similar to the methods used in other countries. Current or pro…
View article: Allied health services planning framework for chronic diseases
Allied health services planning framework for chronic diseases Open
The funding of private health services is subject to differential arrangements, with limited allied health services available through the public system, but with private services funded entirely through private payments. This contrasts wit…
View article: The Reform of Public Hospital Funding in Australia : Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Public Hospital Funding
The Reform of Public Hospital Funding in Australia : Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Public Hospital Funding Open
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View article: Diabetes integrated care trial Mid-north coast, New South Wales: economic evaluation
Diabetes integrated care trial Mid-north coast, New South Wales: economic evaluation Open
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View article: The LIPPSMAck POP (Lung Infection Prevention Post Surgery - Major Abdominal - with Pre-Operative Physiotherapy) trial: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial
The LIPPSMAck POP (Lung Infection Prevention Post Surgery - Major Abdominal - with Pre-Operative Physiotherapy) trial: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial Open