Publications by authors named "V C Vaughan"
Article Synopsis
- Subepidermal calcified nodules are a rare form of idiopathic calcinosis cutis, usually appearing as single, well-defined white-yellow nodules.
- These nodules are often misdiagnosed based solely on their appearance, making histological confirmation important for accurate diagnosis.
- The text presents two unique cases where these nodules appeared as cutaneous horns, highlighting the need for increased awareness since fewer than 10 similar cases have been reported in the last 30 years.
Background: Cancer cachexia (CC) is a debilitating syndrome severely impacting patients' quality of life and survivorship. We aimed to investigate the health care professionals' (HCPs') experiences of dealing with CC.
Methods: Survey questions entailed definitions and guidelines, importance of CC management, clinician confidence and involvement, screening and assessment, interventions, psychosocial and food aspects.
Objective: Health literacy is the resources and abilities required to make and enact health decisions. This study aimed to describe the health literacy of a diverse cross-section of adults in regional Victoria.
Methods: Participants were recruited from two primary care clinics differing in socioeconomic scope and through non-clinical recruitment via the town's largest football club.