Publications by authors named "Robert T Harvey"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the prevalence of cardiac diseases among tourists requiring emergency medical evacuation from the Great Barrier Reef to Cairns Hospital.
- Out of 120 retrieved patients, 38% were diagnosed with significant cardiac conditions, with notable cases including type 2 myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmias.
- The research highlights the need for improved planning by tourism and health services considering the substantial cardiac-related emergencies observed in this popular tourist destination.
Background: Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are frequently managed in primary care settings. Although many are viral, and there is an increasing problem with antibiotic resistance, antibiotics continue to be prescribed for URTIs. Written patient information may be a simple way to reduce antibiotic use for acute URTIs.
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