Antibiotic stewardship, antimicrobials resistance, and rational use of medicine
(Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The report of double lumen tube anaesthesia in National Cancer Centre of Mongolia
If we can successfully place a double lumen tube, then it will ensure safety for our patients throw out the use of one lung anaesthesia. We could achieve adequate oxygen saturation (Spo2 or SaO2) with maintenance of PaO2 the level of 100-150mm Hg. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Reduction of breast tumor burden in mice by a prenylated flavonoid, Artonin E
Conclusion With the capacity to reduce in vivo tumour growth, Artonin E has a great prospect to be developed into an anticancer agent. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Amelioration of quality of life and lung function of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by pranic healing as adjuvant therapy
Conclusion PH as an adjunct to conventional treatment can improve lung function and qua lity of life of COPD subjects. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Patient age at diagnosis and the clinicopathological features of breast cancer in women
Conclusion The study found that 19.6 per cent of the women were age 39 years or younger. Features of advanced BC w ere common in younger women. Routine self-breast examination is recommended for all Ghanaian women to enhance early detection and management of neoplastic lesions. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ultrasound cervical length in predicting preterm birth
Conclusion We conclude that ultrasound screening of preterm delivery is now highly recommended. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 31, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Unguided bronchoscopic biopsy: Does yield increase with operator experience
Conclusion There was no significant impact of on job experience on diagnostic yield of biopsies. This may be due to adequate exposure during training leading to a diagnostic plateau being reached. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Additively manufactured custom load-bearing implantable devices
Conclusion At the present stage, with reference to load-bearing implants subjected to many loading cycles, the indication of custom-made additively manufactured medical devices should be restricted to the cases with no viable alternative. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
A new view of genetic mutations
I discussed RNA editing mechanisms leading to the diversity of protein; new mechanisms escape from common general knowledge in biology that one gene encoding for one single protein. I also gave two known examples of RNA editing mechanisms that generate a high level of protein diversity: chemosensory proteins (CSPs) and odour binding protein (OBP) families. It is worthy to note that these RNA variants are not disease-causing mutations but rather an evolutionary mechanism in microorganisms and insects. Furthermore, these genetic variants presenting at the RNA level are not lethal and tissue-specific. One example, the sex phe...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
“Urgent Dental Care” – A preclinical patient case scenario as an aid to clinic preparation for treating a patient with urgent dental care needs
Conclusion Completion of this case scenario better prepared the students for the clinic as indicated by student self-assessment, post course satisfaction surveys, narrative comments, and faculty assessments. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Nano imaging: A novel era of cancer Nano medicine in 21st century
(Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
An unusual case of neonatal mastocytoma
We describe two episodes characterized by an exacerbation of the skin lesion with the typical Darier ’s sign. Both of them occurred after breastfeeding. In both episodes, the mother had eaten shrimps before the breastfeeding. This peculiar case, difficult to understand regarding its pathogenesis, was successful resolved just with dietary prescription given to the breast feeding mother. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Pharmacokinetic study of intravenous posaconaozle in a critically ill patient with multiple organ failure
Prescribing antimicrobial therapy in critically ill patients is challenging given lack of standard recommendation. Herein, a pharmacokinetic study of intravenous posaconazole was conducted to confirm plasma and tissue concentrations in a 37-year-old patient with invasive Aspergillus terreus infection coincided with renal and hepatic impairment. After dosing adjustment to 300mg every 48 hours, posaconazole exposure using area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) and average concentration (Cavg) reached the target recommendation. However, no significant accumulation of tissue posaconazole was found. Moreover, hyperbiliru...
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 21, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Willingness to pay for highly active antiretroviral (HAART) drugs and HIV treatment monitoring tests among People Living with HIV/AIDS
Conclusion Majority of people living with HIV/AIDS were willing to pay for antiretrovira l drugs and HIV treatment monitoring tests but only a minor proportion were willing to pay the actual cost of services. This may adversely affect continuity of treatment and enrolment of new patients into the treatment programme. In-order to sustain the gains of the HIV treatment programme and achie ve optimal treatment outcomes for patients on treatment in Nigeria there may be the need to subsidize antiretroviral treatment services for people living with HIV/AIDS. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 3, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor
(Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - August 2, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
