Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2022
COVID-19 pandemic 2020 - A tertiary Melbourne hospital's experience.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected different parts of Australia in distinct ways across 2020 and 2021. In 2020, Melbourne was the epicentre of COVID-19. As one of the key tertiary centres caring for the patients affected by the outbreaks, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) managed the majority of the Victorian inpatient caseload. ⋯ The experience of this health service in 2020 demonstrated changing demographics over time, with associated differences in outcomes; notably marked mortality in older populations, frequent complications and limited inter-site transfer possible with mobilised resources.
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Internal medicine journal · Jul 2022
Comparison of clinical manifestation among Australian Indigenous and non- Indigenous patients presenting with pleural effusion.
There is sparse evidence in the literature in relation to the nature and causes of pleural effusion among Australian Indigenous population. ⋯ There are significant differences in the way pleural effusion manifests among Australian Indigenous patients. Understanding these differences might facilitate approaches to management and to implementation of strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality in this population.