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The role of neuro-ophthalmology in post-operative follow-up after resection of non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas in the UK: a clinician practice survey
Pituitary adenomas are managed by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) [1, 2]. The main treatment for visually-symptomatic, non-functioning macroadenomas is surgery [3]. There are currently no national guidelines regarding ophthalmology follow-up. We asked neuro-ophthalmology consultants in the UK about post-operative monitoring.
Is now the time to invest in small caps?
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Australia Dead Children
Prosecutors have acknowledged that new scientific evidence leaves reasonable doubt that an imprisoned Australian mother deliberately killed her four children. A retired judge is hearing final submissions in an inquiry into whether Kathleen Folbigg should be pardoned. Her children all died before their 2nd birthday from what their mother says were natural causes. New South Wales state prosecutor Sally Dowling told the inquiry it could conclude there is reasonable doubt of Folbigg’s guilt.
A qualitative study of the incentives and barriers that influence preferences for rural placements during surgical training in Australia
ORIGINAL ARTICLE Dinah Hippolyte-Blake, Corresponding Author Dinah Hippolyte-Blake dinah.hippolyte@surgeons.org orcid.org/0000-0003-0183-1677 Education Portfolio, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Correspondence Dr. Dinah Hippolyte-Blake, Education, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 250-290 Spring Street, East Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia.
A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the diagnostic accuracy of initial RT-PCR and CT scan in suspected COVID-19 patients
To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the diagnostic accuracy of Computed tomography (CT) and initial Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for detecting COVID-19 infection. We searched three databases, PubMed, EMBASE and EMCARE to identify studies reporting diagnostic accuracy of both CT and RT-PCR in detecting COVID-19 infection between December 2019 and May 2020.
A vitamin a day keeps hearts pumping away!
A vitamin a day keeps hearts pumping away! Dr Ross Walker Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Following on from my article published on this website yesterday (Monday 22 July 2019), let me give you some examples of the studies ignored by most proponents of orthodox medicine: one of the greatest learning and medical institutions in the world, Harvard University in the United States, has been running, for the last 30 years, the Nurses Health Study and the Male Physicians Trial in around 180,000 people.
The myth of winter selling
The myth of winter selling John McGrath Tuesday, July 23, 2019 It’s the biggest myth in property and home owners currently waiting for Spring should really heed this message. Winter is NOT a bad time to sell! In fact, winter is usually an excellent time to sell because the number of competing homes for sale goes down (because people believe the myth!) When you have fewer homes competing with yours for buyers, you’re far more likely to get a strong sale price.
Another dig at complementary medicine
Another dig at complementary medicine Dr Ross Walker Monday, July 22, 2019 A study published recently in the well-respected journal, the Annals of Internal Medicine was titled: “Effects of Nutritional Supplements and Dietary Interventions on Cardiovascular Outcomes: An Umbrella Review and Evidence Map”. The conclusion of this trial stated reduced salt intake, omega-3 PUFA use and folate supplementation could reduce risk for some cardiovascular outcomes in adults.
Fotos: El día en imágenes
Varias personas observan el retrato hiperrealista del actor David Wenham titulado "A través del espejo", obra de la artista australiana Tessa MacKay, que se alzó con el premio Packing Room, en la Galería de Arte de Nueva Gales del Sur, en Sídney, Australia El rapero italiano Achille Lauro (izq), actúa en el tradicional concierto de Primero de Mayo en la plaza San Giovanni de Roma, organizado por los sindicatos italianos Confederazione Generale Italiana del Lavoro (CGIL), Confederazione...
Is booze a poison or a tonic?
With so many of the contradictory health messages over the years, you’d be forgiven for being sceptical and somewhat confused. The latest study published in the Lancet adds more to this confusion, suggesting the only safe intake of alcohol is none whatsoever.
Myth - All milk is the same
These days, ordering coffee can be quite a stress. Do you have a full cream milk, skim milk, soy milk or most recently almond milk?Over the past decade, there has emerged an even newer decision, should you have A1 or A2 milk? A2 first emerged as an alternative in around 2002 when Prof Julie Campbell from the University of Queensland fed rabbits either A1 or A2 protein, otherwise known as Beta casein A1 or A2, one of the main proteins in milk.
Sydney Airport flying into headwinds
Yesterday, Sydney Airport (SYD) released its traffic performance for November. This showed that November was a strong month for the Airport, with domestic passengers 3.1% higher than in November 2016 and international passengers growing by a pleasing 7.1%. Year-to-date, domestic passengers have grown by 1.5% compared to 2016. With international passengers, which drive 70% of the airport’s revenue but only represent 37% of the traffic, the growth rate is 7.4%.
LIC update: benefits of international exposure
Australian equities rose marginally during the September quarter with the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index up 0.7%. The performance for the 12 months to 30 September 2017 was a solid 9.2% driven by a good performance from large caps and strong gains in the resources sector with the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index up 17.3% for the 12 months.
N.Korea fears wipe $23b from ASX
Increasing tension between the US and North Korea has sparked a widespread sell-off that has wiped almost $23 billion from the Australian share market. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 closed 1.18 per cent lower at 5,693.1 on Friday. Overnight, international equities markets across the board fell as the escalating war of words between the US and North Korea dented confidence, sending investors to safe-haven assets such as gold and US Treasuries.
Investor signposts: Spotlight on Aussie wages
In Australia over the coming week, wage data will be in focus. Overseas in the US, the main interest will be in the minutes of the last Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting. While in China the usual monthly download of Chinese economic data – including retail sales, production and investment are slated for release on Monday. In Australia the week kicks off on Monday when the Reserve Bank releases the latest data on credit and debit card lending.
Aust market gives up its early gains
The Australian share market has run out of puff following a softening in US futures as tensions between North Korea and the United States hit investor confidence. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index dropped 4.8 points to 5,760.9 points, after being 24 points higher at noon. Macquarie Wealth Management division director Martin Lakos said an exchange of threats and tweets between the US administration and the North Korean leadership was dominating global markets.
Jobs and consumer confidence in focus
A raft of key indicators is released over the coming week but the spotlight is primarily on the job market and consumer confidence figures. In Australia, the week kicks off on Monday with a public holiday in all states and territories except Western Australia and Queensland. But the Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Guy Debelle is scheduled to deliver a speech to the Global FX Code of Conduct Launch in Hong Kong via video link.
Passing on the cloud revolution
Mark Hurd in the latest issue of the Oracle publication, Profit, echoed the theme of many tech company leaders when he said: “What makes cloud computing so revolutionary is that it can permeate everything your company does, from back-office processes to how it goes to market.” Is that a promise or a warning? Does a company want a revolution that permeates everything it does? A revolution means change everywhere — processes, hierarchies, lines of business, job roles.
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