The Medical journal of Australia
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To determine the annual incidence of admissions for paracetamol overdosage in the years 1985 to 1990, morbidity and mortality rates, predictors of poor prognosis and the most appropriate use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC). ⋯ Paracetamol overdosage continues to be a significant cause of hospital admissions in western Sydney. Severe hepatic damage occurs infrequently and the prognosis for liver injury, when it occurs, is good. Treatment with NAC should be reserved for patients with definite indications for the drug.
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To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hearing impairment in people aged 60 years or over in a general practice setting. ⋯ The use of audiometry for screening for hearing impairment in older general practice patients is likely to have a high yield. A large proportion of people with abnormal audiograms will, however, refuse a hearing aid.