The Medical journal of Australia
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Comparative Study
Incidence trends in childhood cancer in Queensland, 1973-1988.
To determine whether there are any secular trends in the incidence of childhood cancer in Queensland. ⋯ The results of this study emphasise the importance of childhood cancer incidence surveillance in Australia to determine whether these trends will continue in the future. The findings also indicate a need for continuing research in childhood cancer epidemiology.
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Review Comparative Study
Thermography--its current diagnostic status in musculoskeletal medicine.
To evaluate the currently perceived status of thermography in the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders. ⋯ Little evidence exists of any application of thermography in which it is unequivocally superior to conventional diagnostic imaging methods.
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Case Reports
Pyomyositis complicating the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. A report of two cases with coexistent neutropenia.
To identify some factors contributing to the development of pyomyositis in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) by a report of two cases and a review of the literature. ⋯ Staphylococcal infections are increasingly common in neutropenic patients. Neutropenia is likely to have contributed to the development of pyomyositis in these patients.