Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2020
Improving regional lung cancer optimal care pathway compliance through a rapid-access respiratory clinic.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Australia and delays in diagnosis and management increase the potential for disease progression. Incidence and mortality from lung cancer in our region, Gippsland, are higher than the national average, yet there is no known standard referral pathway for diagnosis in the region. ⋯ Our project highlights the disjointed and delayed lung cancer care in our region and the improvements a dedicated rapid access clinic can have on diagnosis and treatment commencement timeframes.
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2020
Meta AnalysisIncident atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
There are controversial data regarding the relationship between bariatric surgery and atrial fibrillation (AF). This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate (i) the incidence and (ii) the risk of AF in patients following bariatric surgery. ⋯ The overall estimated incidence of AF following bariatric surgery was 5.3%. Our study demonstrates a significant beneficial association between bariatric surgery and AF, with a 0.42-fold decreased risk of AF. Future large-scale studies are needed to confirm the potential benefits of bariatric surgery on risk of AF.