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Allied Health Professionals (General)
Includes articles that covers all aspects of Allied Health Professionals, including dietitians, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, orthotists, paramedics, physiotheraists, pidiatrists, ... -
Complementary Therapies
This collection includes publications in the areas of reflexology, aromatherapy, acupuncture, yoga, massage, meditation and rhaki. -
Dermatology Services
This collection includes publications in the areas of phototherapy, patch testing, minor skin surgery fast track skin cancer clinics, outpatient treatments and diseases of the skin. -
Nutrition and Dietetic Services
This collection include publications in the areas of nutritional support, weight management, specialist diets for oncology, renal, coeliac, heart disease and diabetic patients, plus enteral and parenteral nutrition. -
Primary Care Services
This collection include publications by the VIP GP practices and other community clinics. -
Rheumatology Services
This collection includes publications in the areas of rheumatology, osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, musculoskeletal and spinal disorders. -
Sexual Health Services
This collection includes publications in the areas of STD's, contraception, LGBT and HIV.
Recent Submissions
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Global disparities in the treatment of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: results from an international online survey study.
(Rheumatology, Oxford University Press, 2023-05-25)Objectives: We aimed to explore current practice and interregional differences in the treatment of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs). We triangulated these observations considering countries' Gross National Income ... -
Gender equity in academic medicine.
(Journal of Korean Medical Sciences, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, 2023-05-22)No abstract available. -
Gender equity in rheumatology leadership in the Asia-Pacific.
(Rheumatology: Advances in Practice, Oxford University Press., 2022-10-25)Objectives: This study aimed to explore gender equity in rheumatology leadership in the Asia-Pacific region as represented by the member national organizations (MNOs) of the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology ... -
Rosai–Dorfman disease manifesting as subglottic stenosis and skin rash mimicking granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
(Rheumatology: Advances in Practice, Oxford University Press., 2022-09-29)No abstract available. -
Vitamin B group levels and supplementations in dermatology.
(Dermatology Reports, PagePress, 2023-03-07)Irregularities of vitamin levels are being increasingly identified associated with skin conditions, and systemic and topical therapies have shown promising improvements. There have been some remarkable improvements achieved, ... -
The white-eyed blowout fracture in the child: beware of distractions.
(Journal of Surgical Case Reports, Oxford Academic., 2013-07-12)Inferior ‘trapdoor’ orbital floor fractures with muscle and soft tissue incarceration are the most common type of orbital fracture in children. Delays to treatment can lead to a significant morbidity. It has been recommended ... -
Retinal changes in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: a case-control study in the MyoCite cohort.
(Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media, 2022-11-30)Background: Retinal changes are the window to systemic vasculature. Therefore, we explored retinal changes in patients with Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) as a surrogate for vascular health. Methods: Adult and ... -
Possible relationship between poor skin disorders prognosis and serum zinc level: a narrative review.
(Dermatology Reports, PagePress, 2022-07-06)Zinc is a trace nutrient essential for the normal growth and development of human body. The main aim was to evaluate the significant association between measured zinc status in relation to different skin disorders and their ... -
Cardiovascular manifestations in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies.
(Springer Nature., 2023-05-06)Cardiovascular involvement in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) is an understudied area which is gaining increasing recognition in recent times. Recent advances in imaging modalities and biomarkers have allowed the ... -
Higher risk of short term COVID-19 vaccine adverse events in myositis patients with autoimmune comorbidities: results from the COVAD study.
(Rheumatology, Oxford University Press., 2023-05-02)No abstract available. -
Post-COVID-19 condition in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: the COVID-19 Vaccination in Autoimmune Diseases (COVAD) study.
(The Lancet Rheumatology, Elsevier., 2023-05-01)No abstract available. -
Flares in IIMs and the timeline following COVID-19 vaccination: a combined analysis of the COVAD-1 and 2 surveys
(Rheumatology, Oxford University Press., 2023-03-21)Objectives: Disease flares in the post COVID-19 vaccination period represent a prominent concern, though risk factors are poorly understood. We studied these flares among patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies ... -
Telehealth provision across allied health professions (AHP): an investigation of reimbursement considerations for its successful implementation in England.
(Health Science Report, Wiley., 2022-12-13)The use of telehealth is not new, however, its recent ubiquity in the National Health Service (NHS) led to the realization that telehealth can offer people a more tailored elective pathway. Resulting in the UK government ... -
The impact of intrathecal baclofen on the ability to walk: a systematic review.
(Clinical Rehabilitation, Clinical Rehabilitation, 2023-04-01)Objective: Intrathecal baclofen (ITB) is an effective treatment for lower limb spasticity. In ambulatory patients with spasticity, there is a justifiable concern that ITB treatment may compromise ambulatory function by ... -
Knowledge and perceptions of reactive arthritis diagnosis and management among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: online survey.
(Journal of Korean Medical Sciences, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, 2022-12-26)Background: Reactive arthritis (ReA) is an often neglected disease that received some attention during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There is some evidence that infection with severe acute respiratory ... -
Gender parity perspectives in Asia Pacific: a descriptive analysis of Philippine rheumatology conferences.
(Rheumatology International, Springer Nature., 2023-06-01)Gender parity at conferences can facilitate progress in academia towards the attainment of gender equality as emphasized in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The Philippines is a low to middle-income country ... -
Real-world usage of digital health applications (DiGA) in rheumatology: results from a German patient survey.
(Rheumatology International, Springer Nature., 2023-04-01)Mobile health applications and digital therapeutics (DTx) aim to improve current patient care. Real-world data on DTx are, however, scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the adherence, acceptance, and efficacy of ... -
Burnout in South Asian rheumatologists in the COVID-19 pandemic: an online survey
(Rheumatology International, Springer Nature., 2023-06-01)Physician burnout is recognized as a global crisis and an epidemic. However, burnout in rheumatology is an understudied phenomenon. We explored the prevalence of physician burnout among rheumatologists from South Asia in ... -
Digital health in musculoskeletal care: where are we heading?
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Springer Nature., 2023-03-14)BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders launched a Collection on digital health to get a sense of where the wind is blowing, and what impact these technologies are and will have on musculoskeletal medicine. This editorial summarizes ... -
Expert opinion about laser and intense pulsed light (IPL)-induced leukoderma or vitiligo: a cross-sectional survey study.
(Archives of Dermatological Research, Springer Nature., 2023-03-25)Vitiligo patients may desire laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, vascular treatments, and other laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) assisted treatments. However, there is a risk of inducing new depigmented patches ...