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| Medicine Shortages: Implications for the Australian Healthcare System |
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Medicine shortages are typically associated with impoverished nations; however, it is now a growing problem in developing countries. Australia is no exception. This editorial focuses on the problem and its implication, with the intent of raising awareness of this growing crisis. Photo by Freedigitalphotos.net
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Betty Bouad Chaar
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REVIEW |
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| Acute coronary syndrome in Australia |
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Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) contributes extensively to morbidity and mortality in Australia. This review reveals differences in how ACS is managed in rural versus metropolitan contexts, the differences in outcomes, identifies causal factors and proposes ways to address the disparity. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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James Nadel, Timothy Hewitt, Damien Horton
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BRIEF REPORT |
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| Design of a new non-sterile glove-dispensing unit |
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Even though healthcare providers sterilize their hands through hand washing prior to touching medical equipment and patients, bacteria can still be present. This report presents a unique glove box design that aims to reduce contamination. It reduces physical contact with the gloves, which may potentially reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Jennifer R Amos, Ashley S Moy, Audrey Gomez
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CASE STUDY |
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| Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as pancytopenia in a young boy--Helicobacter Pylori, a novel causative agent |
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For any child presenting with pancytopenia, vitamin B12 deficiency should be considered. Upon diagnosis, further investigation is warranted to find the underlying aetiology for the deficiency. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a novel causative agent for vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as pancytopenia. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Palaniyandi Anitha, Rajendraprasad Sasitharan, Thalavaisundaram Thambarasi, Prabaharan Krithika, Madhuvanthi Mohan, Paramasivam Venkataraman, Saji James, Ponnurangam Nagarajan Vinoth
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| Transient adrenal Insufficiency and post-treatment bradycardia in scrub typhus - a case report |
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Scrub typhus is an infection that affects multiple systems in the body. Transient adrenal failure may be a rare and treatable complication of scrub typhus. Patients with scrub typhus should be monitored carefully for hypotension or postural drop, and given an ACTH stimulation test where needed, so that adrenal failure can be recognised early and treated. Picture by Freedigitalphotos.net
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Sudhagar Mookkappan, Aneesh Basheer, Saranya Chidambaram, Nagarajan Natarajan, Bhairappa Shrimanth
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| Bilateral Schizencephaly Type II |
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Schizencephaly is a severe form of neuronal migration defects and is an extremely rare cause of seizure disorder. The case study reports bilateral schizencephaly (Type II), which is generally associated with severe cognitive and/or motor problems. In this instance, however, development was normal, which suggests that the severity of cognitive and motor deficit may not be directly proportionate to the extent of anatomical defect. Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Neetu Sharma, Rajdhar Dutt, Vikas Agarwal, Pankaj Yadav
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR |
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| Mass Hysteria following mass media rumours: A threat to Public Health Program in India |
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Mass hysteria following mass media rumours: A threat to India's public health programmes Photo by Freedigitalphotos
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Sidharth Arya, Aniruddha Basu, Hitesh Khurana
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BOOK REVIEW |
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| Book review: The world health report 2013 Research for universal health coverage |
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The World Health Report 2013: Research for universal health coverage
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P Ravi Shankar
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