Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Oct 2016
Viruses are frequently present as the infecting agent in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients presenting to hospital.
Viral causes of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are well recognised but only recently have rapid tests become available. ⋯ The spectrum of viruses detected in patients with AECOPD is similar to that of the general population. Viruses are more likely to be identified in patients with AECOPD who present with influenza-like symptoms and a low C-reactive protein.
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Internal medicine journal · Oct 2016
The epidemiology of in-hospital cardiac arrests in Australia and New Zealand.
The epidemiology of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) has not been systematically assessed. ⋯ IHCA are uncommon in ANZ and three quarters die in-hospital. However, their frequency varies markedly across institutions and may be affected by the presence of RRS. Where reported, the long-term outcomes survivors appear to have acceptable neurological outcomes.
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We report two cases of fulminant type 1 diabetes in previously well migrants from South East Asia. This entity, which is rare outside East or South-East Asia, has a high perinatal mortality. The clinical presentation differs markedly from that of typical newly recognised type 1 diabetes in pregnancy. In both our cases, the neonates required intensive care but survived.
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Internal medicine journal · Oct 2016
Letter Case ReportsA rare case of coeliac disease in an African teenager.