The Medical journal of Australia
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Since June, 1979, a patient with small-bowel obstruction caused by radiation enteritis has been successfully maintained on parenteral nutrition at home. Home parenteral nutrition gives such patients a chance to lead good quality, independent life, and to avoid the necessity of prolonged stays in hospital.
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The age-specific prevalence rates of hepatitis A and B virus markers in 683 patients of all ages with non-hepatitic illnesses admitted to a Sydney hospital over the period from 1971 to 1974 were determined. The pattern of prevalence rates of hepatitis A antibody (anti-HAV) appeared to be a cumulative one, with steadily increasing rates in patients up to the age of 40 years. ⋯ Antibody to core antigen (anti-HBc) was the most frequent marker of HBV infection. Prevalence rates in subjects of non-Anglo-Saxon origin were higher for both HAV and HBV markers.