The Medical journal of Australia
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
SEPSIS KILLS: early intervention saves lives.
To implement a statewide program for the early recognition and treatment of sepsis in New South Wales, Australia. ⋯ The SEPSIS KILLS program has improved the process of care for patients with sepsis in NSW hospitals. The program has focused attention on sepsis management in the wards.
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To assess factors associated with second-line delays in the management of patients diagnosed with lung cancer. ⋯ There are significant delays at various stages of the patient journey after referral for initial definitive management. Having a greater understanding of these delays will enable strategies to be developed that improve the timeliness of care for patients with lung cancer.
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Multicenter Study
The epidemiology of tuberculosis in children in Australia, 2003-2012.
To describe the burden of and trends in paediatric tuberculosis (TB) in Australia between 2003 and 2012. ⋯ The burden of paediatric TB in Australia is low but has not changed over the past decade. The highest rates are among children born overseas, emphasising the important role of immigration screening as Australia aspires to eliminate TB.
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Multicenter Study
Americans shooting themselves in the foot: the epidemiology of podiatric self-inflicted gunshot wounds in the United States.
To examine the epidemiology of Americans shooting themselves in the foot. ⋯ The nature of and the circumstances surrounding self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the foot were unique when compared with other firearm-related injuries. Through the large-scale examination of the characteristics of these incidents, trends in the nature of Americans shooting themselves in the foot have been elucidated. Young married men are at particular risk of shooting themselves in the foot. Particular caution must be taken during the festive season to avoid being caught under the missing toe.
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Hospital doctors' Opinions regarding educational Utility, public Sentiment and career Effects of Medical television Dramas: the HOUSE MD study.
To evaluate the opinions of practicing clinicians on medical television dramas and the effects these series have on society as well as their own practice. ⋯ This survey shows that a large body of the medical workforce watches medical television dramas and that such programs exercise a growing influence on the practice of junior doctors, particularly those in physicianly specialties. The reasons for certain role model selections remain unknown and may require further evaluation.