A5005734780- Blood transfusion and management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Poisoning and overdose treatments
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Research
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Gaussian Processes and Bayesian Inference
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Intracranial Aneurysms: Treatment and Complications
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
2023
University of Newcastle Australia
2006-2019
The University of Western Australia
2008
UNSW Sydney
2006
The University of Sydney
2006
Royal Perth Hospital
1995
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
1995
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of hot water immersion for treatment Physalia sp. (bluebottle or Portuguese Man-of-War) stings. Design: Open-label, randomised comparison trial. Primary analysis was by intention to treat, with secondary nematocyst-confirmed One halfway interim planned. Setting: Surf lifesaving first aid facilities at two beaches in eastern Australia from 30 December 2003 5 March 2005. Participants: 96 subjects presenting after swimming ocean an apparent sting a...
Abstract Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate effectiveness sedation assessment tool (SAT) in assessing patient response treatment for acute behavioural disturbance (ABD). Methods: SAT is a simplified version altered mental status score (AMSS) and 7‐point scale levels agitation using only two descriptors. To assess we firstly compared plots AMSS versus time patients with ABD recruited clinical trial. were converted this comparison. Second, sensitivity specificity calculated...
Computerised tomography (CT) with contrast is frequently used in intensive care. Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) an important complication largely studied stable cardiology patients and can lead to acute renal failure. The aim of this study was determine the incidence CIN care unit (ICU) setting describe prevalence associated risk factors. We performed a retrospective analysis by review electronic laboratory database manual chart all two tertiary units Newcastle, New South Wales who...
Objective: The belief that the full moon and disturbed behaviour are closely linked is alive well, despite studies to contrary. We investigated possibility there an association between only extreme behavioural disturbance moon. Design, setting participants: undertook observational study of patients with violent acute who presented emergency department Calvary Mater Newcastle less severe for whom hospital security calls were made. Main outcome measure: Proportion presentation or call occurred...
Objectives: To characterise research relationships between medical specialists and the pharmaceutical industry in Australia. Design setting: Questionnaire survey of listed Medical Directory Australia believed to be active practice, conducted 2002 2003. Main outcome measures: Details specialists' involvement industry-sponsored research, reports potentially undesirable outcomes. Results: Of 2120 approached, 823 (39%) responded. Participation was more commonly reported by those salaried...
Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children adolescents is increasing at an alarming rate around the world prevention has become a key public health objective. Treatment management those already obese must be aligned with best available evidence on effectiveness, if risk obesity-related morbidity mortality yet reduced. Diet plays pivotal role successful treatment but to date, there limited which base practice. Objectives To identify present optimal dietetic adolescent who...
Background: Widow spider-bite causes latrodectism and is associated with significant morbidity worldwide. Antivenom given by both the intravenous (IV) intramuscular (IM) routes it unclear which more effective. Aim: To compare effectiveness of IV vs. IM redback spider antivenom. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Methods: Patients were either or antivenom according to a randomized double-dummy, double-blind protocol. The first treatment was followed another identical after two hours if...
Abstract Background: This study investigated the ‘gift‐relationship’ between pharmaceutical companies and doctors. Methods: The was based on a survey questionnaire of 823 medical specialists from across Australia. aim this to investigate gifts offered in Australia by companies, financial support actively sought for activities other than research consider what is ethically appropriate. Results: A high percentage received offers food (96%), items office (94%), personal (51%) journals or...
To assess interobserver agreement when trained healthcare staff measure the QT interval using a standardized approach across range of lengths.A sample 110 electrocardiograms (ECGs) was taken from general and psychotropic overdose admissions to emergency department including drugs known cause prolongation Torsades de Pointes. Four authors measured in all ECGs previously developed approach. Each rater blinded ECG admission details measurements other raters. The primary outcome inter-rater for...
Abstract Background: Few studies have reported the attitudes of both individual doctors and members public toward appropriateness ‘gifts’ from pharmaceutical companies. Aims: To investigate receiving particular companies, to consider whether acceptability is a suitable criterion for determining ethical ‘gifts’. Methods: A survey questionnaire medical specialists in Australia itemised 23 (valued between AU$10 AU$2500) asked or not each was appropriate. Results: Both believe certain companies...
Junior doctors undertake a significant amount of prescribing; however, they are not well prepared for this, and report would like more training in their undergraduate courses. To address this we tested pharmacist-led prescribing program final-year medical students. Sixteen students took part the program. The involved writing prescriptions getting feedback from clinical pharmacists, undertaking calculation tutorials, spending time pharmacy department. Evaluation included pre- post-assessment...
Abstract Background : There is extensive and varied interaction between the pharmaceutical industry medical profession. Most empirical research concerns contact individual physicians industry, reflects North American experience. We sought to clarify extent nature of relationships Australian organizations. Methods administered questionnaires 63 organizations concerned with clinical practice, continuing education or professional accreditation, political representation professionals. Results...