Publications by authors named "Ewart B"
Background: There is an absence of clinically relevant epidemiological data in regional Australia pertaining to haematological malignancies.
Aim: To determine the incidence and geographical variation of haematological malignancies in North Queensland using a clinically appropriate disease classification.
Methods: Retrospective, observational study of individual patient data records of all adults diagnosed with a haematological malignancy between 2005 and 2014 and residing within The Townsville Hospital Haematology catchment region.
Purpose: The aim of this descriptive study was to assess the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients on active therapy for multiple myeloma in a tropical climate. We also tested for the association of vitamin D status on clinical outcomes.
Methods: This was a single centre, observational study performed in Townsville, Australia, which has a sunlight heavy, tropical climate.
The General Medical Council of the United Kingdom has defined a set of standards for doctors dealing with patients, including respecting the diversity of lifestyles and beliefs of patients. These have been incorporated into Personal and Professional Development (PPD) course unit of the undergraduate medical curriculum at Leeds University. The objectives of PPD include helping students understand how age, gender, culture, sexuality and disability affect how events are experienced or perceived.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although it is generally recognized that poverty and depression can coexist among single parents receiving social assistance, there is insufficient research on this topic. The goals of this study therefore were to investigate the prevalence, correlates and health care expenditures associated with depression among sole-support parents receiving social assistance.
Methods: Sole-support parents who had applied for social assistance in 2 regions of southwestern Ontario were included in the study.