- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
- Microscopic Colitis
- Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2024-2025
Abstract Background/Aims IMACS recently published guidelines for malignancy screening in IIM. This study assesses alignment of current practices with the and examines economic implications their implementation. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis IIM patients across six institutions five countries. Patient demographics, clinical features data regarding tests were extracted from records. risk stratification categories, impact implementing new explored using descriptive statistics....
Abstract Aim An inaugural set of consensus guidelines for malignancy screening in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) were recently published by an international working group. These propose different investigation strategies based on “high”, “intermediate” or “standard” risk groups. This study compares current practices at Australian tertiary referral center with the recommendations outlined these guidelines. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis newly diagnosed IIM patients....