Publications by authors named "J E McArdle"
Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) the most frequently prescribed drug class globally, are often overused.
Aim: To assess PPI prescribing practice in England.
Design & Setting: Electronic medical record (EMR) evaluation from 62 primary care GP practices.
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- Metformin may help diabetic melanoma patients by reducing recurrence rates and the incidence of brain metastases, according to a study of 4,790 patients.
- The study found that patients who took metformin had lower five-year recurrence rates in both early (stage I/II) and later (stage III) melanoma stages.
- While overall survival improved numerically for metformin users, the results weren't statistically significant, suggesting more research is needed to explore its potential benefits in conjunction with other cancer treatments.
Background: Recommendations regarding signs and symptoms that should prompt referral of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to an IBD specialist for a consultation could serve to improve the quality of care for these patients. Our aim was to develop a consult care pathway consisting of clinical features related to IBD that should prompt appropriate consultation.
Methods: A scoping literature review was performed to identify clinical features that should prompt consultation with an IBD specialist.
Introduction: Despite being a life-preserving medical treatment, the demands of haemodialysis are a significant impost on individuals, posing considerable burdens on their work, vocational activities and involvement with family and community. In our region, patients who have had to relocate considerable distances to a regional city for dialysis, and First Nations people, are less likely to attend all scheduled dialysis sessions. Virtual reality (VR) has been shown to improve engagement with care of people on haemodialysis.
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