Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · Dec 2023
Prescribing patterns of adjunctive therapy for the treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus among Australian endocrinologists.
Many people living with type 1 diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)) do not meet glycaemic targets. Adjunctive therapies have both risks and metabolic benefits and may have a role in selected patients. ⋯ Australian endocrinologists commonly prescribe adjuncts to address cardiometabolic concerns in T1DM. DKA risk and off-label status are significant factors contributing to reluctance to prescribe.
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Internal medicine journal · Dec 2023
Observational StudyThe epidemiology of in-hospital cardiac arrest patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit in Australia - A retrospective observational study.
In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) affects approximately 3000 patients annually in Australia. Introduction of the National Standard for Deteriorating Patients in 2011 was associated with reduced IHCA-related intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and reduced in-hospital mortality of such patients. ⋯ After adjustment for the severity of illness, the likelihood of being admitted to ICU after IHCA slightly increased in the follow-up period.