Greenslopes Private Hospital

Desensitisation protocol for ethambutol in the treatment of Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease

Abstract Background Ethambutol is a key component of treatment for Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease (MAC-PD), primarily through suppression of macrolide resistance. However, adverse drug reactions frequently lead to treatment interruption, and evidence-based alternat...

Concomitant Panniculectomy During Ventral Hernia Repair: Outcomes From a High‐Volume Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Unit

ABSTRACT Background Concomitant panniculectomy during ventral hernia repair (VHR) remains controversial due to concerns about wound morbidity. Potential benefits include improved operative exposure and reduced abdominal wall strain. This study evaluated outcomes of VHR with and w...

Demographic and psychosocial factors associated with adjustment and reintegration to civilian life: a prospective and cross-sectional analysis of transitioning and ex-serving military personnel

The prevalence of reintegration and adjustment difficulties among military veterans transitioning to civilian life is high, with maladjustment linked to poor mental health and increased suicide risk. Identifying factors predictive of adjustment may inform the development of preve...