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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common surgical complication, affecting 30-50% of patients and 80% in high risk populations. Successful prevention and management of PONV relies on accurately assessing individual risk prior to surgery. A valid and reliable Apfel score is Background Dengue is the most common vector-borne disease worldwide. It poses a significant health burden in tropical and subtropical countries. Common clinical presentations include retro-orbital pain, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and aches and pains in the body. A severe form of dengue fever
The objective of this research was to document the most common first-recorded adverse events of inpatient care for lung cancer in Victoria, Australia. The sample comprised record abstracts for 3642 admissions (overnight or longer) of adult patients with lung cancer, extracted from the Victorian
In March 2007, an outbreak of gastroenteritis was identified at a school camp in rural Victoria, Australia, affecting about half of a group of 55 students. A comprehensive investigation was initiated to identify the source. Twenty-seven attendees were found to have abdominal pain, diarrhoea and
The study presented here was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of the role of astroviruses (AsVs) in outbreaks of gastroenteritis among the elderly. This report is the first to provide detailed information on the molecular characteristics of an AsV causing an outbreak in an aged-care
OBJECTIVE
To assess the effect of opioid substitution (substituting one member of the opioid class for another) on the incidence and severity of adverse effects in palliative care patients who experience unacceptable, refractory adverse effects when taking an opioid drug.
METHODS
Prospective audit
BACKGROUND
Of the estimated 160000 Australians currently infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), over one-third are women and very few have received clinical treatment, with most managing their illness in non-specialist settings. Little is known about the experiences of women living with HCV in
OBJECTIVE
Of the estimated 160,000 Australians currently infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), two-thirds are men. Little is known about their social and health needs. The present study presents results from a comprehensive survey of Australian men living with HCV.
METHODS
In 2002, a
Marburg and Ebola hemorrhagic fevers are severe, systemic viral diseases affecting humans and non-human primates. They are characterized by multiple symptoms such as hemorrhages, fever, headache, muscle and abdominal pain, chills, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Elevated liver-associated
OBJECTIVE
To determine the acceptability, efficacy and costs of medical termination of pregnancy (MTOP) compared with surgical termination of pregnancy (STOP) at less than 14 weeks' gestation, and to understand women's decision-making processes and experiences when accessing the termination