GP urges coroner to make ‘bold’ findings after pregnant daughter’s sepsis death
Dr Brian Moylan has told the Coroner's Court of Victoria that sub-standard private hospital regulations contributed to his pregnant daughter's deat…
Tag: Infection
Doctors not to blame for teen’s sepsis death, finds coroner
Broken Hill Base Hospital in NSW had a 'business rule' that discouraged the taking of routine vital signs at ED triage, reports hearing into Alex B…
Doubling down on the pharynx
A patient's persistent sore throat highlights some of the pitfalls of modern medicine.
Tailoring GP management to suit chronic wounds
A holistic and individualised approach is required when managing this potentially burdensome condition.
Penile infection caused by under-recognised pathogen: Aussie doctors
They hope their report will alert doctors to the cause of the patient's infection after 'traumatic' sexual activity.
What is behind these pungent, pitted foot lesions?
Jamie is a 15-year-old school student who presents with concerns about spreading plantar warts.
UTI leads to spinal abscess in rare case
The complication should act as a reminder to order an MRI when patients with a current or recent UTI complain of severe back pain, say US authors.…
A curious cause of recurrent lower back pain
An elderly man with a simple complaint of back pain turns out to be full of surprises.
What does this palpable purpura point to?
Rani is a 16-year-old girl who presents with one week of rash affecting both legs.
Genital infection with flozins ‘more likely in smokers’
Findings from a retrospective cohort study shed light on which patients might be susceptible to this adverse event, researchers say.
