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The Internal Medicine Journal is the official peer-reviewed publication of the Adult Medicine Division at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. bit.ly/IntMedJ

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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis update, comparing the Australasian Interstitial Lung Disease Registry to the Australian Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Registry. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70490 #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Iron infusions aren’t always benign. Hypophosphataemia is common, overlooked, and can be severe. This review breaks down the why, who, and what to do next. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70576 #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The New anzCGM consensus statement on minimum requirements for continuous glucose monitors in Australia and New Zealand. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70586 #OpenAccess #PositionPaper @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A contemporary guide on TAVI, from first valve choice to reintervention. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70546 #FreeAccess #ClinicalPerspective @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
When to consider an inborn error of immunity: clues for physicians. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70505 #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Patient-reported outcomes in Australian oncology are moving from emerging practice to system-wide care. The IMJ's September editorial reflects on how to make PROs work in routine clinical practice. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70617 #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Can frailty in older adults be reversed? Yes! Improvements in weight and muscle strength can enhance health, especially in prefrail individuals. #EditorsChoice #Geriatrics doi.org/10.1111/imj.70502 #FreeAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
IMJ September (Vol 56, Iss 9) is now online: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14455994... @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
What are the most essential medicines for palliative care? The views of doctors has transformed from 2000 to 2022. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70473 #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Closing the knowledge gap in diagnostic evaluation and treatment in Indigenous lung cancer care in the Northern Territory, Australia. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70476 #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Bone health in adults with non‐ambulatory neuromuscular disorders: a scoping review of risk factors, diagnosis and management doi.org/10.1111/imj.70409 #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The 2026 Australasian CLL Consensus Update—evidence-based guidance on diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for CLL across Australia and New Zealand. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70503 #CLL #BloodCancer #OpenAccess #PositionPaper @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Elevated serum osmolality reliably predicts patient-reported thirst, making osmolality-guided monitoring and tailored oral-care protocols essential for critical-care pathways. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70440 #FreeAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Where do paraneoplastic syndromes fit in Neuro-oncology? The July editorial accompanies the Clinical Perspective 'Clinical approach to neurological paraneoplastic syndromes' by Neil Anderson. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70547 #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd #HealthcareLeader @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Diagnosing rare, immune-mediated neurological paraneoplastic syndromes can be challenging as symptoms usually appear before a tumor is found. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70500 #EditorsChoice #FreeAccess #ClinicalPerspective @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
IMJ August (Vol 56, Iss 8) is now online shorturl.at/rBBHJ @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social sky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
For the first time, read this paper to see an update on the results and outcomes of all intestinal transplants undertaken in Australia. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70466 #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
A retrospective cohort study on the association between antipsychotics prior to and in the emergency department and their longer‐term impacts in older adults with acute agitation. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70443 #FreeAccess #OriginalArticle@theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease - an Australian clinical practice guideline. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70460 #OpenAccess #PositionPaper @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
CAC scoring is increasingly recognised as a non-invasive tool to refine cardiovascular risk assessment - however, clinical use remains inconsistent as recommendations across international and local guidelines vary. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70367 #FreeAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This month's editorial questions current assumptions about peer review and draws attentions to the many challenges it presently faces. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70496 #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd #HealthcareLeader @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Sjögren’s care is changing for the better. With Ianalumab's phase 3 success, new immune targets, and better tracking tools, lasting and patient-centred care is closer than ever. doi.org/10.1111/imj.70322 #EditorsChoice #FreeAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
IMJ July (Vol 56, Iss 7) is now online shorturl.at/3eJxy @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
CKD affects 1 in 10 Australians. This consensus recommendations provide actionable guidance for healthcare practitioners to improve CKD management across all levels of care in Australia. bit.ly/4vdRsHL #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Ketogenic diet therapy is an effective non-drug treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy. Since PBS listing in 2009, annual spend has risen 21.6-fold, suggesting growing national use. bit.ly/3Q6Mo9i #OpenAccess #BriefCommunication @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Race-neutral lung function equations lead to significant ethnicity-specific reclassifications of lung disease. bit.ly/4u3Q0qq #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
GI cancer care is shifting. Improved systemic and radiation therapies now allow select patients to safely avoid radical surgery while preserving function and outcomes. bit.ly/4uDxdmf #ClinicalPerspective #OpenAccess @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Barriers to IBD Care in Regional Tasmania — highlights gaps in access, workforce & diagnostics, and proposes practical solutions to achieve equity of care across Australia. bit.ly/4nVFRdS #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Time to reorganise care to look at HOW we deliver, rather than WHAT.https://bit.ly/4vkEk4c #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd #HealthcareLeader @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New data on the management of anaphylaxis in regional QLD. How are we doing and how can we improve? bit.ly/4fa9OVq #EditorsChoice #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
IMJ June (Vol 56, Iss 6) is now online bit.ly/4fLgPMz @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
One of the first studies that looks into home-based palliative care funding models and how funding mechanisms influence service utilisation, intensity and timing. bit.ly/4ty0EFL #FreeAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Funding the final chapter – capitation versus fee‐for‐service: a single‐centre, prospective cohort study comparing funding models in home‐based palliative care
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
How accurate is the HINTS exam in real-world emergency settings? New research examines bedside diagnostic performance in acute vestibular syndrome and the role of clinical expertise vs imaging. bit.ly/4uLhBxD #FreeAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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Real‐world use and diagnostic performance of the head impulse, nystagmus, and test of skew examination in acute vestibular syndrome: an Australian tertiary hospital study
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
GLP 1 receptor agonists are approved for diabetes and obesity. Emerging evidence suggests GLP 1 receptor agonists may help treat substance use disorders—but their readiness for clinical use remains uncertain. bit.ly/4wAleIs #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd #HealthcareLeader @theracp.bsky.social
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Glucagon‐like peptide‐1 agonists for treating substance use disorders: ready for clinical use?
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This initiative represents the first Australia-specific standard of care for NP-C. It is hoped that adoption of the framework will lead to improved experiences for Australians living with NP-C. bit.ly/3Pvz5yU #EditorsChoice #OpenAccess #OriginalArticle @theracp.bsky.social
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An Australian standard of care for Niemann–Pick disease type C
Background Niemann–Pick disease type C (NP-C) is the fifth most prevalent lysosomal disorder in Australia. Diagnostic delay is common, impacted by disease heterogeneity, limited awareness within cli...
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
An update on the latest evidence based recommendations in investigation and management of haemochromatosis. bit.ly/4tLcxsd #OpenAccess #ClinicalPerspective @theracp.bsky.social
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Haemochromatosis – a modern clinician’s guide
Haemochromatosis is an inherited disorder of iron metabolism affecting approximately 100 000 Australians. Iron overload may result in end organ dysfunction, most commonly manifesting as chronic liver....
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Although trends of reduced hospital length of stay, prehabilitation confers no advantage over standard of care in hospital stay, functional outcomes, complications, mortality or readmission. bit.ly/49loTja #MedEd #Review #FreeAccess @theracp.bsky.social
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Prehabilitation in patients with frailty undergoing cancer‐related surgery: a systematic review
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
This meta-analysis found light-moderate drinking reduces dementia risk, while heavy drinking increases it. Subgroup analyses by region/age identified risk factors, informing dementia prevention state. bit.ly/4nF0zip #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Alcohol consumption and risk of dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
To examine the relationship between alcohol intake and the risk of developing dementia, we conducted a comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases for releva...
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
IMJ May (Vol 56, Iss 5) is now online. bit.ly/4nvj0Wl @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal: Vol 56, No 5
The <em>Internal Medicine Journal</em> (IMJ) is a leading internal medicine publication from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians publishing original medical research.
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Syphilis in adults – updates on testing, prevention and treatment. bit.ly/41R73QT #FreeAccess #ClinicalPerspective @theracp.bsky.social @ianjohnwoolley.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Alcohol use disorder: an Australian perspective on screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention bit.ly/4vhrmEA #OpenAccess #Review @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The new General Medicine curriculum moves trainees beyond the bedside – from whole-patient care to whole-system leadership bit.ly/4cdNJlC #FreeAccess #Editorial #MedEd #HealthcareLeader @theracp.bsky.socia
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Can Australia afford the costs of cardiology guidelines? Research shows projected costs significantly surpass actual spending. bit.ly/3PUJ1Su #FreeAccess #EditorsChoice @theracp.bsky.socia
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
IMJ April (Vol 56, Iss 4) is now online bit.ly/4ch5yAr @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @ianjohnwoolley.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
IMJ March 2026 #FreeAccess Editor's Choice (Original Article) bit.ly/4sp1YuP The inaugural Australian National Oncology Mentorship Program shows structured mentorship can support career development, connection, and wellbeing for both mentors and trainees.
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
IMJ March (Vol 56, Iss 3) is now online bit.ly/47FtHPr @theracp.bsky.social @marrow.bsky.social @ianjohnwoolley.bsky.social @andrewmallett8.bsky.social @sunilbadve.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
IMJ February 2026 #FreeAccess Brief Communication: Prolonged waiting times for respiratory and sleep care bit.ly/4rIKBV3 @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
IMJ February 2026 #FreeAccess Original Article: Voluntary assisted dying and organ donation bit.ly/4rfPllq @theracp.bsky.social
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Internal Medicine Journal @the-imj.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
IMJ February 2026 #FreeAccess Clinical Perspectives: Giant cell arteritis: recent therapeutic advances bit.ly/3Ndhn1B @theracp.bsky.social
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