Publications by authors named "G K Yip"
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- This report analyzes the references cited in the DCIS chapter of the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Tumours, focusing on their evidence levels and identifying gaps in knowledge.
- A total of 36 publications were evaluated, revealing that most citations were case series, which are considered low-level evidence, and highlighting an uneven distribution of references across different tumor descriptors.
- The findings suggest a need for more robust studies in areas with fewer citations, and the developed evidence map may help guide future research and improve subsequent editions of the WCT.
Atherosclerosis continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. The precise evaluation of the extent of an atherosclerotic plaque is essential for forecasting its likelihood of causing health concerns and tracking treatment outcomes. When compared to conventional methods used, nanoparticles offer clear benefits and excellent development opportunities for the detection and characterisation of susceptible atherosclerotic plaques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMedication charting and prescribing errors commonly occur at hospital admission and discharge. Pharmacist medication reconciliation, after medicines are ordered by a medical officer, can identify and resolve errors, but this often occurs after the errors have reached the patient. Partnered pharmacist medication charting and prescribing are interprofessional, collaborative models that are designed to prevent medication errors before they occur, by involving pharmacists directly in charting and prescribing processes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Patients requiring admission to the general medicine wards in a public hospital are usually assessed by a medical registrar. This study is based at a metropolitan public hospital in Melbourne where the majority of general medicine patients in the emergency department (ED) are not seen by a consultant physician until they are transferred to the ward.
Aims: To assess the impact of general medicine consultant-led ward rounds (CWRs) in the ED on patient length of stay (LOS).
Older people in the emergency department (ED) often pose complex medical challenges, with a significant prevalence of polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medicines (PIMs) in Australia. A retrospective analysis of 200 consecutive patients aged over 65 years admitted to the emergency short stay unit (ESSU) aimed to identify polypharmacy (five or more regular medications), assess PIM prevalence, and explore the link between pre-admission PIMs and ESSU admissions. STOPP/START version 2 criteria were used for the PIM assessment, with an expert panel categorizing associated risks.
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