Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer.

Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive malignancy that is increasingly common. Screening for pancreatic cancer is not well established but might increase the chance of detection in early stages.

Summary: We conducted a literature search to summarize current recommendations and to give an overview of patient groups that may benefit from screening.

Crizotinib: aseptic abscesses in multiple organs during treatment of EML4-ALK-positive NSCLC.

Purpose: We report a novel side effect of Crizotinib, an oral ALK inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating rearrangement of EML4-ALK. It expands the known spectrum of complications of Crizotinib.

Methods: Clinical case report.

The Asylum Seeker Integrated Healthcare Pathway: a collaborative approach to improving access to primary health care in South Eastern Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

It is important to address the health needs of asylum seekers within the early stages of their arrival in Australia, as this impacts all aspects of their resettlement. However, asylum seekers face a range of barriers to accessing timely and appropriate health care in the community. In 2012, the increasing number of asylum seekers in Australia placed additional demand on health and social services in high-settlement regions.