Publications by authors named "H A Austin"

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  • Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, often requiring emergency surgery, but complications like perforation can complicate treatment decisions.
  • The case study highlights a patient with perforated appendicitis treated conservatively with antibiotics and a drain, rather than immediate surgery.
  • Despite the trend toward non-surgical methods reducing immediate surgery risks, this case illustrates that complications can still prolong hospital stays.
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Aims: To investigate the potential association between gambling disorder and symptoms of sleep problems (including insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness). It was hypothesised that, compared to controls, individuals with gambling disorder would have significantly greater disturbance of sleep, as indicated by increased scores in: (1) sleep items on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D); (2) total score on the HAM-A and HAM-D; and (3) the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS).

Methods: Secondary analysis of previously published data from 152 young adults, aged 18-29 years.

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Prolonged exposure to indoor air pollutants at high concentrations can have adverse health effects on the respiratory system of individuals who spend most of their time indoors. Formaldehyde (FA) is a common indoor air pollutant because of its extensive use in household products such as cleaners, floorings, and furnishings. As a chemical, FA is highly water soluble and reactive.

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The direct electrochemical reduction of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) results in various products, complicating the regeneration of the crucial 1,4-NADH cofactor for enzymatic reactions. Previous research primarily focused on steady-state polarization to examine potential impacts on product selectivity. However, this study explores the influence of dynamic conditions on the selectivity of NAD reduction products by comparing two dynamic profiles with steady-state conditions.

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Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic neuropathic pain syndrome that is a direct consequence of the reactivation of varicella zoster virus (VZV). It manifests as neuropathic pain, which is pain that occurs because of dysfunction or damage of the nerves that carry sensations to the brain, and this typically persists for months to years after herpes zoster. Current conservative management for PHN includes a combination of topical agents (i.

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