The Medical journal of Australia
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To evaluate the suitability of the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI)-2012 other/mixed and GLI-2022 global reference equations for evaluating the respiratory capacity of First Nations Australians. ⋯ The normal spirometry values of healthy First Nations Australians may be substantially higher than previously reported. Until more spirometry data are available for people in urban areas, the race-neutral GLI-2022 global or the GLI-2012 other/mixed reference equations can be used when assessing the respiratory function of First Nations Australians.
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Observational Study
Cardiovascular outcomes for people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Australia, and the effect of vaccination: an observational cohort study.
To assess the frequency of clinical cardiovascular outcomes for people hospitalised with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and the impact of vaccination. ⋯ Although troponin levels were elevated in a considerable proportion of people hospitalised with COVID-19, clinical cardiovascular events were infrequent, and their likelihood was not influenced by vaccination. COVID-19 vaccination, however, was associated with reduced likelihood of in-hospital death and intubation.