Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Feb 2021
Effect of the COVID-19 induced phase of massive telehealth uptake on end-user satisfaction.
COVID-19 has resulted in a massive increase in telehealth utilisation. ⋯ During a rapid increase in its utilisation and scope due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was generally well accepted by patients, parents and clinicians, which was consistent with pre-COVID-19 experiences.
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Internal medicine journal · Feb 2021
Mainstreaming genomics: training experience of hospital medical officers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The rapid evolution and wide applicability of genomic testing means that medical practitioners outside the field are not appropriately skilled to understand the utility of genomics for their patients. Rotating junior doctors through genomic medicine provides them with the hands-on experience necessary to understand the complexities in this field. In this study, we analysed the training experience of 12 hospital medical officers who rotated through genomic medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Here, we demonstrate that immersion in clinical genomics aids in mainstreaming genomics knowledge.
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Internal medicine journal · Feb 2021
Autologous stem cell transplantation in elderly multiple myeloma patients aged ≥65 years: a two-centre Australian experience.
There are currently limited Australian data on the outcomes of autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT) in elderly multiple myeloma (MM) patients. We present the largest cohort of elderly MM patients aged ≥65 years undergoing ASCT in Australia and report their outcomes based on our two-centre experience. Our study affirms that ASCT is well tolerated, safe and effective in elderly MM patients aged ≥65 years and should be considered an important component of treatment in patients who are fit enough for the procedure.
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Internal medicine journal · Feb 2021
Association between height and sleep duration in Korean adults.
The relationship between height and sleep duration is poorly understood in adults. We analysed the data from 32 698 adults collected by the 2007-2016 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. ⋯ A sex-stratified analysis revealed that the relationship between height and sleep duration was only significant in males. In conclusion, height was independently related to sleep duration in Korean men.
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Internal medicine journal · Feb 2021
Prevalence and characteristics of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancers in a New Zealand regional centre: a 10-year analysis.
Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancers (PCCRC) are cancers that appear following a colonoscopy in which no cancer is diagnosed. The occurrence of PCCRC is thought to be multifactorial, reflecting both endoscopy quality and potential differences in tumour biology between detected colorectal cancers and PCCRC. ⋯ The prevalence of PCCRC in a New Zealand cohort is consistent with other international reports. Most patients with PCCRC are older, female and have early-stage disease. Of interest, a high proportion of patients developed cancer within a colonic segment with existent pathology, suggesting either missed lesions or incomplete polyp resection.