Research Publications and Outputs: Recent submissions
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Renal unit characteristics and patient education practices that predict a high prevalence of home-based dialysis in Australia
Published 2014-08-24Abstract AIM: The proportion of patients using home dialysis in Australia varies from 6% to 62% between renal units. The aim of this study was to determine if the variance is attributed to any underlying renal unit factors ...Open AccessArticle -
Single-agent irinotecan or FOLFIRI as second-line chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer; results of a randomised phase II study (DaVINCI) and meta-analysis
Published 2011-06-10Background Second-line treatment with irinotecan for advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer prolongs survival. It is uncertain whether irinotecan is better administered with 5- fluorouracil or alone in patients previously ...Open AccessArticle -
Psychosocial aspects of post-treatment follow-up for stage I/II melanoma: a systematic review of the literature
Published 2012-03-19BACKGROUND: Patients treated for melanoma are advised to have lifelong full body skin examinations. Extended intervals between examinations have been proposed, but although this may be clinically effective, psychosocial ...Open AccessArticle -
Beta-blocker, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin receptor blocker, nitrate-hydralazine, diuretics, aldosterone antagonist, ivabradine, devices and digoxin (BANDAID2): an evidence-based mnemonic for the treatment of systolic heart failure
Published 2015-06-26Heart failure causes significant morbidity and mortality, with recognised underutilisation rates of guideline based therapies. Our aim was to review current evidence for heart failure treatments and derive a mnemonic ...Open AccessArticle -
Essential inputs for studies of cost-effectiveness analysis in melanoma
Published 2014-12-18Health-related quality of life, measured in either ‘utilities’ or ‘disability weights’ is an essential component of cost-effectiveness analysis and burden of disease studies.Open AccessArticle