Reliability and factor analysis of general health questionnaire 12 in malay version among women with abnormal pap smear results
Conclusion This study found that the Malay version of GHQ-12 was reliable and valid to assess the general health among women with abnormal Pap smear results, whereby 12 items possess excellent internal consistency. It also helps to detect stress and depression among women with abnormal Pap smear results which will impact their general health. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Link between diet, HbA1c and complications
Conclusion The dimensions of the proposed dietary consultation model are based on the assessment of diabetics’ diabetes mellitus knowledge, dietary knowledge, dietary attitude and dietary practices. This assessment if carried out at the initial stage of Diabetes mellitus can be helpful in delaying the early onset and progression of microvascular and macrovascular diabetes complications. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Carney complex with PRKAR1A mutation: A case report
We report a case of Carney complex with components of lentigines, ACTH independent adrenal Cushing ’s syndrome (with a paradoxical increase in 24 hour urinary cortisol following the high dose (8mg) dexamethasone suppression test – and is likely to be due to primary pigmented nodular adrenal hyperplasia) positive for a protein kinase A type 1A regulatory subunit (PRKAR1A) gene mutation. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Small bowel obstruction and volvulus secondary to strongyloidiasis
We report the case of a 27-year-old Sudanese man with episodes of small bowel obstruction and volvulus, and significant malnutrition with severe hypoalbuminaemia due to strongyloidiasis. Interestingly, he did not have the common associated eosinophilia or any of the known risk factors of strongyloidiasis. His symptoms improved after treatment with ivermectin and albendazole. Health care providers should be aware of the possible absence of the well-described risk factors and the potential atypical presentation of this disease due to the growing population of migrants from the endemic areas in Australia. (Source: Australasia...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Outbreak of measles in Sokoto State North-Western Nigeria, three months after a supplementary immunization campaign
Conclusion Our investigation confirmed a measles outbreak in Sokoto state. Though with a low CFR, the majority of deaths occur in children are factors that adversely affect development of measles in Sokoto state. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - October 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Central Assessment of Computed Tomography brain scans
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Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Book Review
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Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A descriptive study of patients with Guillain-Barr é syndrome
Conclusion The findings are consistent with previous epidemiologic studies. The vast maj ority of patients were independent at 12-month follow-up. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Mesothelioma - A rare cause of dysphagia
A 81-year-old elderly Caucasian male presented with progressive dysphagia and unintentional weight loss over four months. His history was significant for asbestos exposure; however there was no history of asbestos related lung disease. Barium swallow showed achalasia and a subsequent CT chest showed a posterior mediastinal mass 11.8 ×9.1×5.8cm, compressing the distal oesophagus. Laparoscopic biopsy of the mass showed an epitheloid mesothelioma. Mass was deemed unresectable and patient was started on chemotherapy with Cisplatin/Pemetrexed. Localised mesothelioma is extremely rare, and dysphagia can be uncommon presenting ...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Septic arthritis caused by pet rodents: A diagnostic dilemma
We describe a case of rat bite fever in a 46-year-old healthy lady which was transmitted without a history of being bitten or scratched. With prompt liaison with local microbiologists we grew Streptobacillus moniliformis from both blood and synovial fluid for the first time. Our case was complicated by septic arthritis despite treatment with appropriate antibiotics. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
The influence of social support on cognitive impairment in the elderly
Conclusion The rapid urbanization and the changes brought along with it are likely to affect social support and eventually the cognitive health of the elderly. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Attitudes toward the use of baby walkers among healthcare personnel
Conclusion Healthcare personnel commonly think highly of BWs and believe that it benefits the child. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - September 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Optimizing patient referrals to dental consultants: Implication of teledentistry
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Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor
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Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A pet-type robot AIBO-assisted therapy as a day care program for chronic schizophrenia patients
Conclusion We make use of this result, and we want to develop the AAT program using a pet-type robot, AIBO which may be suitable for Japanese psychiatric patients. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 3, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
