Infant mortality rates and decentralisation in Uganda
Conclusion Decentralisation was supposed to lead to a decrease in infant mortality rates, however, the opposite effect was seen with rates increasing in individual regions. There is need for further detailed studies to understand why infant mortality rates increased during the period of decentralisation in Uganda. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - February 21, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Prevalence and patterns of hearing loss among chronic kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis
Conclusion Mild sensorineural hearing loss is common in CKD. Hearing loss has no specific pattern as it prevails at high and low frequencies. Hearing loss may be inversely associated with the number of haemodialysis sessions but not with duration of disease. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - February 21, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Serum vitamin D and parathyroid hormone profiles in patients with various stages of renal disease
Conclusion The results exhibited depletion of serum vitamin D concentration accompanied with the development of severe secondary hyperparathyroidism with the progression in kidney disease. The vitamin D deficiency was more prominent in females, older ages, and advanced kidney disease. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - February 21, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
A pharmacist's role in GP Super Clinics
Conclusion Results suggest a pharmacist’s services can potentially be better used within the multidisciplinary super clinic model of care to address current gaps within the semi-rural practice setting. Any future role for the pharmacist could be addressed as part of a formalised, strategic approach to creating an integrated healthcare team, with attention to funding and government legislation. (Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - February 21, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
Should Australia consider opt-out HIV testing?
(Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ)
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - January 31, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research
