Diabetes in ischaemic stroke in a regional Australian hospital: uncharted territory.

Background: Stroke and diabetes mellitus (DM) are significant interrelated healthcare issues but there is a dearth of data on the prevalence of DM among Australia's regional stroke population.

Aims: We aimed to determine the prevalence of DM in stroke patients at a large regional centre, including subanalyses on stroke subtypes, glycaemic control and renal function in ischaemic stroke (IS).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all patients (n = 323) with IS or transient ischaemic attack (TIA) admitted to Ballarat Base Hospital from January 2015 to December 2016.

The impact of maternal body mass index on the rate of obstetric anal sphincter injury in nulliparous women: A Victorian retrospective cohort study.

Background: Maternal obesity is an important comorbidity in contemporary obstetrics practice and is associated with significantly increased perinatal complications. Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) sustained during labour can lead to faecal incontinence, chronic pain and effects on quality of life. Currently, it is unclear if maternal body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of sustaining OASIS.

Prevalence and risk factors of ischaemic stroke in the young: a regional Australian perspective.

Background: There is no universally accepted age cut-off for defining young strokes.

Aims: We aimed to determine, based on the profile of young stroke patients in our regional centre, an appropriate age cut-off for young strokes.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of all ischaemic stroke patients admitted to our centre from 2015 to 2017.