Mark L. Vickers
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View article: Prior GLP‐1 agonist use is not associated with adverse inpatient critical care outcomes: A propensity‐matched analysis
Prior GLP‐1 agonist use is not associated with adverse inpatient critical care outcomes: A propensity‐matched analysis Open
Background Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) agonists are increasingly prescribed for obesity and type 2 diabetes. GLP‐1 agonists influence body composition through effects on both fat mass and fat‐free mass. Given that critically ill patien…
View article: We should implement electronic blood management systems across the UK to improve blood transfusion safety
We should implement electronic blood management systems across the UK to improve blood transfusion safety Open
View article: Stimulant medications in the management of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa in patients with and without comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review
Stimulant medications in the management of bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa in patients with and without comorbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: A systematic review Open
There is currently insufficient evidence to support the use of stimulant medications to treat symptoms of BN or AN. The authors recommend considering screening patients with BN for ADHD.
View article: Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and Young Adults With Psychotic Disorders: A Scoping Review
Sexual and Reproductive Health in Adolescents and Young Adults With Psychotic Disorders: A Scoping Review Open
Background and Hypothesis The sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young people with psychosis has been largely overlooked. We hypothesised that there are key deficiencies in the existing literature on the SRH of adolescents and young a…
View article: Antimicrobial prescribing and outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia in Australian hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional study
Antimicrobial prescribing and outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia in Australian hospitalized patients: a cross-sectional study Open
Objective We aimed to assess prescribing practices, compliance with guidelines, and outcomes for patients who were admitted to the authors’ institution with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Methods We performed a single-center retrospec…
View article: Inflammatory Myeloradiculitis Secondary to Pembrolizumab: A Case Report and Literature Review
Inflammatory Myeloradiculitis Secondary to Pembrolizumab: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Immune checkpoint inhibitors are the most important new medications in oncology and include inhibitors of programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) such as Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, and Cemiplimab. These anticancer agents prevent tumour immun…
View article: Bacterial Profile, Multi-Drug Resistance and Seasonality Following Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery in Tropical and Subtropical Australian Hospitals: An Epidemiological Cohort Study
Bacterial Profile, Multi-Drug Resistance and Seasonality Following Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery in Tropical and Subtropical Australian Hospitals: An Epidemiological Cohort Study Open
We aimed to describe the epidemiology, multi-drug resistance and seasonal distribution of bacteria cultured within 12 months following lower limb orthopaedic surgery in tropical and subtropical Australian hospitals between 2010 and 2017. W…