This 2014 retrospective audit evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of combination phentermine and topiramate therapy for weight maintenance in 103 patients at the Austin Health Weight Control Clinic. Patients initially achieved a 10% weight loss through a very low energy diet (VLED). Among them, 61 discontinued the combination therapy,
This 2020 population-based cohort study evaluated breast cancer mortality trends in Victoria, Australia, over a 27-year period, analyzing the relative contributions of mammographic screening and adjuvant therapy. Using data from the Victorian Cancer Registry and BreastScreen Victoria, the researchers applied age-period-cohort modeling to isolate the effects of each intervention. Results
This cross-sectional study examined the sexual experiences of older Australian women, focusing on sexual activity, interest, arousal, and distress. The findings indicate a decline in sexual activity and interest with age, primarily linked to the loss of intimate partners through separation, divorce, or bereavement. Despite this trend, the study highlights
