INEQUITY OF HEALTHCARE ACCESS FOR PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT DISEASE: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND

Inequity of healthcare access for patients with diabetic foot disease: a retrospective study in south-east Queensland

Objectives Logan local government area (LGA) in Queensland has the highest diabetes prevalence (6.5%) within Metro South Health (MSH).The study aimed to determine the burden of, and equity of access to secondary healthcare, for diabetic foot disease (DFD) for Logan residents to better SWEET inform healthcare services planning.Design A retrospective

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A rare case of a concomitant inguinal and obturator hernia and their laparoscopic transabdominal repair: A case report

An obturator hernia remains a rare occurrence and accounts for less than 1% of all abdominal wall hernias.To have a concomitant presentation with a direct inguinal hernia makes this an extremely rare case report.This patient did not fit the usual epidemiological profile of an elderly female with small intestinal obstruction.This was a male patient

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Comparative Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma Injection, Corticosteroid Injection and Ultrasonic Therapy in the Treatment of Periarthritis Shoulder

Introduction: Periarthritis (PA) shoulder Ladies Clothing characterised by pain and restricted range of motion has a plethora of treatment options with inconclusive evidence.Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is an emerging treatment option and its efficacy needs to be examined and compared with other routine interventions.Aim: To assess the efficacy of PR

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