Sparganosis: an under-recognised zoonosis in Australia?

Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae, an under-recognised pathogen

Analogues of erectile dysfunction drugs: an under-recognised threat.

OBJECTIVES To investigate the problem of drug analogue adulteration in male erectile dysfunction health products. DESIGN Survey of over-the-counter male erectile dysfunction health products available in convenience stores and pharmacies in Hong Kong. SETTING Tertiary referral centre for clinical toxicology analysis in Hong Kong. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The pattern and extent of adulteration...

Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae, an under-recognised pathogen.

Non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) is a major cause of mucosal infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, conjunctivitis, and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In some regions, a strong causal relation links this pathogen with infections of the lower respiratory tract. In the past 20 years, a steady but constant increase has occurred in invasive NTHi worldwide, wi...

Painful symptoms in depression: under-recognised and under-treated?

Current diagnostic systems maintain an artificial division between 'physical'and 'psychological'disorders. This is exemplified by the way in which pain symptoms are dealt with in the context of depressive illness. The consequences of this are discussed, and ways to enhance the clinical care of patients with depression and pain are suggested.

Orlistat, an under-recognised cause of progressive renal impairment.

Obesity is an emerging risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the developed world. Orlistat, an intestinal lipase inhibitor, used in the treatment of obesity is available as an over-the-counter medication across the European union and in many countries worldwide. It is associated with acute kidney injury (AKI). We present three adults, followed up from 1 to 6 years, who developed de no...