The Australian War Memorial guards the soul of the nation - the record of the men and women who h... more The Australian War Memorial guards the soul of the nation - the record of the men and women who have served Australia in war and other operations, from the Sudan in 1885 until today. In making those stories accessible to the current generation, it shows us who we are as a people and what we stand for. That is why the Memorial is so important, not only to our past, but more so to our future.
The Board acknowledges the potential sensitivity of publishing articles on the subject of mental ... more The Board acknowledges the potential sensitivity of publishing articles on the subject of mental health. The intention is to increase awareness and understanding of its extent within, and impact on, the ADF and Australian society more broadly. However, should individuals be adversely affected by anything in this article or the following one, they are strongly encouraged to seek appropriate assistance and support from any of the services listed at the end of each article.
Objectives: Segmentectomy is indicated for peripheral small lung carcinoma up to 2 cm diameter co... more Objectives: Segmentectomy is indicated for peripheral small lung carcinoma up to 2 cm diameter confined to one segment, and/or in patients unable to tolerate a lobectomy. The left upper lobe can be divided easily into an upper (segments 1-3) and lingular (segments 4 and 5) segmental group, facillitating sublobar resections that are probably appropriate for tumours of larger diameters and unfavourable localisation. Methods: This study compares 22 consecutive split-lobe resections to 44 pair-matched left upper lobectomy controls with regard to clinical and oncolgical outcome. Results: Split-lobe and lobectomy groups had equal tumour diameters (22.5 (11-63) mm vs 25 (7-68) mm) and identical pN stages (pN0 77.3%, pN1 9.1%, pN2 9.1%, ypN0 4.5%), a similar clinical course despite lower pre-OP FEV1 and higher comorbidity in the split-lobe group, and similar long-term overall (0.904 vs 0.821 at 5 years) and disease-free survival (0.854 vs 0.609 at 5 years). Conclusions: Left upper lobectomy might be an overtreatment for lung carcinoma resectable by split-lobe procedures. Larger confirmatory studies are neccessary.
The National Commission of Audit has forecast that by the year 2031, we will need, in the absence... more The National Commission of Audit has forecast that by the year 2031, we will need, in the absence of new technologies and with an ageing population, to spend some 10 per cent more of gross domestic product on the health and welfare costs of ageing above and ...
Abstract: This statement outlines the Australian Government's international education policy... more Abstract: This statement outlines the Australian Government's international education policy framework for the coming decade and the principles on which it is based. The Government has refined the policy framework for international education and introduced a series of ...
The Australian Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the higher education sector to... more The Australian Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the higher education sector to ensure that Australia's higher education institutions are best placed to contribute to the nation's future. This overview paper outlines the expectations of higher education and sets out ...
The following article is an edited version of a paper presented to the joint AustralianPrivate Ho... more The following article is an edited version of a paper presented to the joint AustralianPrivate Hospitals Association and Australian Healthcare Association Conference,?Caring with Skill?, held at Southport, Queensland, on 7?8 April 1998.
The Australian War Memorial guards the soul of the nation - the record of the men and women who h... more The Australian War Memorial guards the soul of the nation - the record of the men and women who have served Australia in war and other operations, from the Sudan in 1885 until today. In making those stories accessible to the current generation, it shows us who we are as a people and what we stand for. That is why the Memorial is so important, not only to our past, but more so to our future.
The Board acknowledges the potential sensitivity of publishing articles on the subject of mental ... more The Board acknowledges the potential sensitivity of publishing articles on the subject of mental health. The intention is to increase awareness and understanding of its extent within, and impact on, the ADF and Australian society more broadly. However, should individuals be adversely affected by anything in this article or the following one, they are strongly encouraged to seek appropriate assistance and support from any of the services listed at the end of each article.
Objectives: Segmentectomy is indicated for peripheral small lung carcinoma up to 2 cm diameter co... more Objectives: Segmentectomy is indicated for peripheral small lung carcinoma up to 2 cm diameter confined to one segment, and/or in patients unable to tolerate a lobectomy. The left upper lobe can be divided easily into an upper (segments 1-3) and lingular (segments 4 and 5) segmental group, facillitating sublobar resections that are probably appropriate for tumours of larger diameters and unfavourable localisation. Methods: This study compares 22 consecutive split-lobe resections to 44 pair-matched left upper lobectomy controls with regard to clinical and oncolgical outcome. Results: Split-lobe and lobectomy groups had equal tumour diameters (22.5 (11-63) mm vs 25 (7-68) mm) and identical pN stages (pN0 77.3%, pN1 9.1%, pN2 9.1%, ypN0 4.5%), a similar clinical course despite lower pre-OP FEV1 and higher comorbidity in the split-lobe group, and similar long-term overall (0.904 vs 0.821 at 5 years) and disease-free survival (0.854 vs 0.609 at 5 years). Conclusions: Left upper lobectomy might be an overtreatment for lung carcinoma resectable by split-lobe procedures. Larger confirmatory studies are neccessary.
The National Commission of Audit has forecast that by the year 2031, we will need, in the absence... more The National Commission of Audit has forecast that by the year 2031, we will need, in the absence of new technologies and with an ageing population, to spend some 10 per cent more of gross domestic product on the health and welfare costs of ageing above and ...
Abstract: This statement outlines the Australian Government's international education policy... more Abstract: This statement outlines the Australian Government's international education policy framework for the coming decade and the principles on which it is based. The Government has refined the policy framework for international education and introduced a series of ...
The Australian Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the higher education sector to... more The Australian Government is undertaking a comprehensive review of the higher education sector to ensure that Australia's higher education institutions are best placed to contribute to the nation's future. This overview paper outlines the expectations of higher education and sets out ...
The following article is an edited version of a paper presented to the joint AustralianPrivate Ho... more The following article is an edited version of a paper presented to the joint AustralianPrivate Hospitals Association and Australian Healthcare Association Conference,?Caring with Skill?, held at Southport, Queensland, on 7?8 April 1998.
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