The Medical journal of Australia
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Comment Letter
Managing residual risk in patients receiving statin therapy.
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To investigate morbidity related to misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) codeine-ibuprofen analgesics. ⋯ Although codeine can be considered a relatively weak opioid analgesic, it is nevertheless addictive, and the significant morbidity and specific patient characteristics associated with overuse of codeine-ibuprofen analgesics support further awareness, investigation and monitoring of OTC codeine-ibuprofen analgesic use.
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To assess the prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety in women with ovarian cancer and their caregivers, to compare levels of depression and anxiety with community norms, and to explore the relationship between patients and their nominated caregivers. ⋯ While depression is significantly more common in women with ovarian cancer than in the general population, it is caregivers of such patients who report much higher levels of both subclinical and clinical depression and anxiety.
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To investigate the potential contribution of international medical students at Australian universities to the Australian medical workforce. ⋯ International medical students studying at Australian universities represent a substantial and highly acceptable medical workforce resource for Australia. Their requirement for internships needs to be considered in, and should influence, infrastructure planning.