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Clinical update

Gautam Vaddadi, Elisabeth Lambert, Susan J Corcoran and Murray D Esler

… condition that has only been recently identified in the medical literature. 16 The disorder, which most commonly … low supine systolic blood pressure is not emphasised in the medical accounts of postural syncope but was recognised in a … experience. 1. Vasovagal syncope Treatment centres on education, awareness of precipitants, and staying safe. …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (5): 299-304 Free

The Research Enterprise

Michael K Walsh, John J McNeil and Kerry J Breen

… of protection for research participants. Most health and medical research involving human participants takes place in … under way, representing funding of over $25 million. 6 Some medical research involves significant risk of harm to … National Statement), and institutions must address their education and training needs (through induction of new …

Med J Aust 2005; 182 (9): 468-471 Free

Research enterprise

Mark R Nelson, Christopher M Reid, David Ames, Lawrence J Beilin, Geoffrey A Donnan, Peter Gibbs, Colin I Johnston, Henry Krum, Elsdon Storey, Andrew Tonkin, Rory Wolfe, Robyn Woods and John J McNeil

… in Melbourne. 4 GPs were excluded if they did not have Medical Director clinical software (Health Communications … Baseline measurements included demographic data, family and medical history, concomitant medications, and lifestyle risk … 2.8 15–29 2.8 30–44 25.0 45–59 50.0 60–74 8.3 ≥ 75 11.1 Education < 9 years 31.6 9–11 years 33.5 12 years 9.1 …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (2): 105-109 Free

In this issue

Tania Janusic

… shown that rural background and long-term clinical rural education terms influence medical graduates choosing to work in rural settings. The … after a compulsory 3-week placement for metropolitan medical students at the University of Melbourne. Students …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (2): 74 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… examination SAT SET = supervisors and trainers for surgical education and training FEBRUARY 1-28 Ovarian Cancer … and Autoimmunity, Sorrento, Italy 13 International Medical Symposium: The future of the medical profession, Melbourne, VIC 13-14 2015 …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (2): C3 Free

From the editor’s desk

Martin B Van Der Weyden

… trial”, published in the 18 August 2003 issue of The Medical Journal of Australia . Left to right: Dr Michael Lee — Medical Director, Wyeth Australia Pty Ltd; Mr Tony McCartney … consequences are hearing problems which have social, educational, and employment implications. The research team …

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (2): 58 Free

Editorials

Frank A Frizelle and Jacob J McCormick

… and retaining female surgeons, rethinking surgical education and training, and engaging surgeons into hospital … thoracic surgery — which almost died out with the advent of medical therapy for tuberculosis — lung cancer surgery and … identification of the role of Helicobacter pylori and its medical treatment. Statins, stents and antiplatelet …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (1): 11-12 Free

Global health

John J Hall and Richard Taylor

… by an enthusiasm to provide high-standard healthcare, education and other services for the people. Governments moved to establish teaching hospitals and medical and nursing schools, often with the assistance of … a questioning of top-down approaches and the role of the medical profession in healthcare provision. During the …

Med J Aust 2003; 178 (1): 17-20 Free

Clinical focus

Patrick Harris, David Paterson and Benjamin Rogers

… resistance is a major challenge for current and future medical practice. 1 , 2 Yet the magnitude of the problem we … settings. Guidelines published by the National Health and Medical Research Council cover all pathogens 23 and the 2013 … from a simple audit to a broad-based integrated program) education of health care workers, patients and the public …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (5): 243-246 Free

Public health

Mark J Ferson and Kelly-Anne Ressler

… Health Regulations ( Box 1 ). An “end-of-voyage medical report” is sent in the 24 hours before the ship … and crew and passenger complement; presentations to the medical centre for acute respiratory illness (ARI), … illness, pneumonia and gastroenteritis; hospitalisations; medical disembarkations; and deaths. This report used to be …

Med J Aust 2005; 182 (8): 391-394 Free

In Clinical Practice

Nicholas A Zwar, Guy B Marks, Oshana Hermiz, Sandy Middleton, Elizabeth J Comino, Iqbal Hasan, Sanjyot Vagholkar and Stephen F Wilson

… taken part in research or who attended continuing medical education events held by local Divisions of General … spirometry using an EasyOne spirometer (ndd Medical Technologies, Andover, Mass, USA), performed by one …

Med J Aust 2011; 195 (4): 168-171 Free

Research

Seok Ming Lim, Nicole L Allard, Janelle Devereux, Benjamin C Cowie, Michelle Tydeman, Alistair Miller, Khanh Ho, Brigitte Cleveland, Liz Singleton, Karen Aarons, Paul Eleftheriou, Thomas Chan, George Braitberg and Andrea Maier

… with public health authorities. Coordination and education of general practitioners The North Western Melbourne PHN undertook the coordination and education of 550 primary care practices in the catchment region. This role included: ▪ hosting six educational webinars: attended by 353 GPs, followed by 585 …

Med J Aust 2022; 216 (8): 413-419 Free

General Practice Special Interests

Meagan E Brennan and Andrew J Spillane

… physician was described by Harman et al in 1995 as a “medical practitioner who is skilled in interpreting … and assessment team. Several of these non-specialist medical officers hold director positions in screening … of literature on breast disease and writing a number of educational articles relating to breast disease. 3 - 6 How …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (2): 111-114 Free

Letters

Mark Wenitong, Michael Adams and Carol A Holden

… as well as opportunities for preventive health care and education. A growing body of evidence suggests that erectile … leading to patients seeing many different doctors Medical terminology and jargon Financial Difficulties in …

Med J Aust 2014; 200 (11): 632-633 Free

Perspectives

Claire E Brolan, Nina Hall, Sandra Creamer, Ingrid Johnston and Jaya AR Dantas

… go hand‐in‐hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth — all … social determinants of health such as nutrition (SDG 2), education (SDG 4), gender (SDG 5), water and sanitation … a four‐page narrative on SDG 3 that provided Australia's medical and public health community with its first real …

Med J Aust 2019; 210 (5): 204-206 Free

Research letters

Yan Cheng, Clare Boerma, Lucy Peck, Jessica R Botfield, Jane Estoesta and Kevin McGeechan

… were contraception (37%), gynaecological problems (34%), medical abortion (10%), and sexually transmissible disease … 2231 (83%) 740 (87%)   No 113 (10%) 455 (17%) 107 (13%) Education level         University 431 (40%) 1004 (39%) 324 … transmissible disease † 148 (13%) 167 (6%) 82 (10%)   Medical termination of pregnancy 118 (10%) 109 (4%) 107 …

Med J Aust 2021; 215 (8): 371-372 Free

Research

Ian H Kerridge, Sallie-Anne Pearson, Isobel E Rolfe and Michael Lowe

… (85%; 95% CI, 81%-88%) wanted their views in their medical records ( P < 0.001). Conclusion: Most patients want … towards the doctor-patient relationship and the rise of medical consumerism have challenged this form of unilateral … on sociodemographic information (age, sex, marital status, educational, religious and ethnic background) and …

Med J Aust 1998; 169 (3): 128-131 Free

Careers

Linda Drake

… fitting this around his two-day-a-week role as visiting medical officer at Westmead. He also does private work, and … as part of the executive committee that meets on medical education to promote the personal and psychological …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (1): C6 Free

Research

David J Jenkins and Karen Power

… cysts developing. 20 Hydatid disease is preventable, and education is one of the most effective tools to achieve … gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the staff of the medical records departments of the following hospitals: … Dr Jenkins' salary was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. ( © MJA 1996; 164: …

Med J Aust 1996; 164 (1): 18-21 Free

From the editor’s desk

Ruth Armstrong

… control program that engages with primary care, includes education and health promotion, and is tested and refined …

Med J Aust 2008; 188 (2): 66 Free

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