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Continuity Of Mammalian Fauna Over The Last 200,000 Y In The Indian Subcontinent, Patrick Roberts, Eric Delson, Preston Miracle, Peter Ditchfield, Richard G. Roberts, Zenobia Jacobs, James Blinkhorn, Russell L. Ciochon, John G. Fleagle, Stephen R. Frost, Christopher C. Gilbert, Greg F. Gunnell, Terry Harrison, Ravi Korisettar, Michael D. Petraglia
Continuity Of Mammalian Fauna Over The Last 200,000 Y In The Indian Subcontinent, Patrick Roberts, Eric Delson, Preston Miracle, Peter Ditchfield, Richard G. Roberts, Zenobia Jacobs, James Blinkhorn, Russell L. Ciochon, John G. Fleagle, Stephen R. Frost, Christopher C. Gilbert, Greg F. Gunnell, Terry Harrison, Ravi Korisettar, Michael D. Petraglia
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Mammalian extinction worldwide during the Late Pleistocene has been a major focus for Quaternary biochronology and paleoecology. These extinctions have been variably attributed to the impacts of climate change and human interference. However, until relatively recently, research has been largely restricted to the Americas, Europe, and Australasia. We present the oldest Middle-Late Pleistocene stratified and numerically dated faunal succession for the Indian subcontinent from the Billasurgam cave complex. Our data demonstrate continuity of 20 of 21 identified mammalian taxa from at least 100,000 y ago to the present, and in some cases up to 200,000 y ago. Comparison of this …
Polymorphic Variants Of The P2x7 Receptor In The Domestic Dog, Ronald Sluyter, Leanne Stokes
Polymorphic Variants Of The P2x7 Receptor In The Domestic Dog, Ronald Sluyter, Leanne Stokes
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Due to distinctive features including genome architecture, population diversity, breed structure and breed-specific disorders, the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) is becoming an important animal to study the genetics of morphology, behaviour and disease susceptibility in mammals [1]. Further, with around 360 of the some 450 diseases in dogs similar to that of human diseases, dogs provide a valuable model to identify the genetic causes of many diseases in humans [1]. Thus, one of the goals in canine biology is to better define the genetic and phenotypic diversity that exists between the 400 dog breeds [2]. Therefore, our groups have begun …
Metallodrug Induced Apoptotic Cell Death And Survival Attempts Are Characterizable By Raman Spectroscopy, K Le Roux, Linda C. Prinsloo, D Meyer
Metallodrug Induced Apoptotic Cell Death And Survival Attempts Are Characterizable By Raman Spectroscopy, K Le Roux, Linda C. Prinsloo, D Meyer
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Chrysotherapeutics are under investigation as new or additional treatments for different types of cancers. In this study, gold complexes were investigated for their anticancer potential using Raman spectroscopy. The aim of the study was to determine whether Raman spectroscopy could be used for the characterization of metallodrug-induced cell death. Symptoms of cell death such as decreased peak intensities of proteins bonds and phosphodiester bonds found in deoxyribose nucleic acids were evident in the principal component analysis of the spectra. Vibrational bands around 761 cm−1 and 1300 cm−1 (tryptophan, ethanolamine group, and phosphatidylethanolamine) and 1720 cm−1 (ester bonds associated with phospholipids) …
Estimating Co2 Emissions From Point Sources: A Case Study Of An Isolated Power Station, S R. Utembe, Nicholas B. Jones, Peter Rayner, I Genkova, David W. T Griffith, D M. O'Brien, C Lunney, Andrew J. Clark
Estimating Co2 Emissions From Point Sources: A Case Study Of An Isolated Power Station, S R. Utembe, Nicholas B. Jones, Peter Rayner, I Genkova, David W. T Griffith, D M. O'Brien, C Lunney, Andrew J. Clark
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
A methodology to estimate CO2 emissions from an isolated power plant is presented and illustrated for the Northern Power Station at Port Augusta, South Australia. The method involves measurement of in-situ and column-averaged CO2 at a site near the power plant, forward modelling (using WRF-Chem) of the observed signals and inverse modelling to obtain an estimate of the fluxes from the power plant. By subtracting the simulated background CO2 (obtained from Monitoring Atmospheric Composition and Climate CO2 fields) from the observed and simulated signals, we are able to account for fluxes from the power plant that are mainly responsible for …
Short Communication: Earth Is (Mostly) Flat, But Mountains Dominate Global Denudation: Apportionment Of The Continental Mass Flux Over Millennial Time Scales, Revisited, Jane K. Willenbring, Alexandru T. Codilean, K L. Ferrier, Brandon Mcelroy, J W. Kirchner
Short Communication: Earth Is (Mostly) Flat, But Mountains Dominate Global Denudation: Apportionment Of The Continental Mass Flux Over Millennial Time Scales, Revisited, Jane K. Willenbring, Alexandru T. Codilean, K L. Ferrier, Brandon Mcelroy, J W. Kirchner
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Carbon dioxide consumption by silicate mineral weathering and the subsequent precipitation of carbonate sediments sequesters CO2 over geologic timescales. The rate of this carbon sequestration is coupled to rates of continental erosion, which exposes fresh minerals to weathering. Steep mountain landscapes represent a small fraction of continental surfaces but contribute disproportionately to global erosion rates. However, the relative contributions of Earth's much vaster, but more slowly eroding, plains and hills remain the subject of debate. Recently, Willenbring et al. (2013) analyzed a compilation of denudation rates and topographic gradients and concluded that low-gradient regions dominate global denudation fluxes and silicate …
The Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Initiative (Ghg-Cci): Comparative Validation Of Ghg-Cci Sciamachy/Envisat And Tanso-Fts/Gosat Co2 And Ch4 Retrieval Algorithm Products With Measurements From The Tccon, B Dils, M Buchwitz, Markus Reuter, O Schneising, Hartmut Boesch, R Parker, Sandrine Guerlet, Ilse Aben, Thomas Blumenstock, J P. Burrows, Andre Butz, Nicholas Deutscher, Christian Frankenberg, Frank Hase, Otto Hasekamp, J Heymann, M De Maziere, Justus Notholt, Ralf Sussmann, Thorsten Warneke, D W. T Griffith, Vanessa Sherlock, Debra Wunch
The Greenhouse Gas Climate Change Initiative (Ghg-Cci): Comparative Validation Of Ghg-Cci Sciamachy/Envisat And Tanso-Fts/Gosat Co2 And Ch4 Retrieval Algorithm Products With Measurements From The Tccon, B Dils, M Buchwitz, Markus Reuter, O Schneising, Hartmut Boesch, R Parker, Sandrine Guerlet, Ilse Aben, Thomas Blumenstock, J P. Burrows, Andre Butz, Nicholas Deutscher, Christian Frankenberg, Frank Hase, Otto Hasekamp, J Heymann, M De Maziere, Justus Notholt, Ralf Sussmann, Thorsten Warneke, D W. T Griffith, Vanessa Sherlock, Debra Wunch
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Column-averaged dry-air mole fractions of carbon dioxide and methane have been retrieved from spectra acquired by the TANSO-FTS (Thermal And Near-infrared Sensor for carbon Observations-Fourier Transform Spectrometer) and SCIAMACHY (Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Cartography) instruments on board GOSAT (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite) and ENVISAT (ENVIronmental SATellite), respectively, using a range of European retrieval algorithms. These retrievals have been compared with data from ground-based high-resolution Fourier transform spectrometers (FTSs) from the Total Carbon Column Observing Network (TCCON). The participating algorithms are the weighting function modified differential optical absorption spectroscopy (DOAS) algorithm (WFMD, University of Bremen), the Bremen optimal estimation …
Tropospheric Ch4 Signals As Observed By Ndacc Ftir At Globally Distributed Sites And Comparison To Gaw Surface In Situ Measurements, E Sepulveda, Matthias Schneider, Frank Hase, Sabine Barthlott, D Dubravica, Omar Garcia, A Gomez-Pelaez, Y Gonzalez, J C. Guerra, M Gisi, R Kohlhepp, Susanne Dohe, Thomas Blumenstock, Kimberly Strong, D Weaver, M Palm, A Sadeghi, Nicholas Deutscher, Thorsten Warneke, Justus Notholt, Nicholas Jones, D W. T Griffith, D Smale, G W. Brailsford, John Robinson, F Meinhardt, M Steinbacher, T Aalto, D Worthy
Tropospheric Ch4 Signals As Observed By Ndacc Ftir At Globally Distributed Sites And Comparison To Gaw Surface In Situ Measurements, E Sepulveda, Matthias Schneider, Frank Hase, Sabine Barthlott, D Dubravica, Omar Garcia, A Gomez-Pelaez, Y Gonzalez, J C. Guerra, M Gisi, R Kohlhepp, Susanne Dohe, Thomas Blumenstock, Kimberly Strong, D Weaver, M Palm, A Sadeghi, Nicholas Deutscher, Thorsten Warneke, Justus Notholt, Nicholas Jones, D W. T Griffith, D Smale, G W. Brailsford, John Robinson, F Meinhardt, M Steinbacher, T Aalto, D Worthy
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
We present lower/middle tropospheric column-averaged CH4 mole fraction time series measured by nine globally distributed ground-based FTIR (Fourier transform infrared) remote sensing experiments of the Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC). We show that these data are well representative of the tropospheric regional-scale CH4 signal, largely independent of the local surface small-scale signals, and only weakly dependent on upper tropospheric/lower stratospheric (UTLS) CH4 variations. In order to achieve the weak dependency on the UTLS, we use an a posteriori correction method. We estimate a typical precision for daily mean values of about 0.5% and a systematic error …
First Recorded Evidence Of Subaqueously-Deposited Late Pleistocene Interstadial (Mis 5c) Coastal Strata Above Present Sea Level In Australia, Amy Blakemore, Colin Murray-Wallace, Terry Lachlan
First Recorded Evidence Of Subaqueously-Deposited Late Pleistocene Interstadial (Mis 5c) Coastal Strata Above Present Sea Level In Australia, Amy Blakemore, Colin Murray-Wallace, Terry Lachlan
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Significant differences in the elevation of late Pleistocene interstadial coastal strata have been noted at the global scale resulting from the combined effects of tectonism, proximity of field sites to Pleistocene ice sheets, and the variable effects of glacio-hydro-isostatic adjustment processes. Here we report the first recorded example of subaqueously deposited late Pleistocene interstadial coastal sediments above present sea level in Australia, in a far-field location to Pleistocene ice sheets and characterised by minimal to modest rates of vertical crustal movements. Located at Port MacDonnell, in Southern Australia, the sedimentary succession is represented by a flint conglomerate beach facies with …
Characterization Of An Ebosin Derivative Produced By Heterologous Gene Replacement In Streptomyces Sp. 139, Yang Zhang, Junjie Shan, Yonggang Bao, Liping Bai, Rong Jiang, Lianhong Guo, Chen Yao, Ren Zhang, Yuan Li
Characterization Of An Ebosin Derivative Produced By Heterologous Gene Replacement In Streptomyces Sp. 139, Yang Zhang, Junjie Shan, Yonggang Bao, Liping Bai, Rong Jiang, Lianhong Guo, Chen Yao, Ren Zhang, Yuan Li
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background Ebosin is a novel exopolysaccharide (EPS) produced by Streptomyces sp. 139 and evidenced to possess an anti-rheumatic arthritis activity in vivo. The Ebosin biosynthesis gene cluster (ste) consists of 27 ORFs and ste7 has previously been demonstrated to code for a fucosyltransferase, which plays an essential role in the formation of repeating sugar units during Ebosin production. Aiming to generate derivatives of Ebosin for better activity, we replaced ste7 with a gene encoding for a glucosyltransferase (gtf) from Streptococcus thermophilus. Results This alteration resulted in a novel Ebosin derivative (EPS-7 g) with its monosaccharide composition dramatically changed, especially in …
Loading Dynamics Of A Sliding Dna Clamp, Won-Ki Cho, Slobodan Jergic, Daehyung Kim, Nicholas Dixon, Jong-Bong Lee
Loading Dynamics Of A Sliding Dna Clamp, Won-Ki Cho, Slobodan Jergic, Daehyung Kim, Nicholas Dixon, Jong-Bong Lee
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Sliding DNA clamps are loaded at a ss/dsDNA junction by a clamp loader that depends on ATP binding for clamp opening. Sequential ATP hydrolysis results in closure of the clamp so that it completely encircles and diffuses on dsDNA. We followed events during loading of an E. coli β clamp in real time by using single-molecule FRET (smFRET). Three successive FRET states were retained for 0.3 s, 0.7 s, and 9 min: Hydrolysis of the first ATP molecule by the γ clamp loader resulted in closure of the clamp in 0.3 s, and after 0.7 s in the closed conformation, …
Keeping The Person At The Centre Of Evidence Based Practice: Leading The Way, Rebekkah Middleton, Denise Edgar
Keeping The Person At The Centre Of Evidence Based Practice: Leading The Way, Rebekkah Middleton, Denise Edgar
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
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Safe Use Of Sodium Valproate, Ahamed Zawab, John Carmody
Safe Use Of Sodium Valproate, Ahamed Zawab, John Carmody
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Valproate is an anticonvulsant drug which is approved for use in epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It has also been used for neuropathic pain and migraine prophylaxis. Gastrointestinal adverse effects are common, particularly at the start of therapy. Important adverse effects include pancreatitis, hepatitis, weight gain and sedation. There is an increased risk of fetal abnormalities if valproate is taken in pregnancy. Measuring concentrations of serum valproate is often unnecessary. They do not correlate closely with its therapeutic effects. If withdrawal of valproate is required, this should be done slowly if possible. Rapid cessation may provoke seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Preparing Australian Nurse Educators To Teach International Students, Joanne T. Joyce-Mccoach, Dominique Parrish
Preparing Australian Nurse Educators To Teach International Students, Joanne T. Joyce-Mccoach, Dominique Parrish
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Australia is the third largest provider of international education ,however, the preparedness of academics, teaching international students, may not have kept abreast with the growth in universities’ student enrolments in transnational teaching programs. The differences in Western and Asian cultures present challenges that can have a significant impact on the education of international students particularly in transnational teaching programs. As such, there is a need for educators to develop specific strategies to ensure positive student experience, learning and outcomes for international students. A design-based research methodology was adopted to construct, evaluate and endorse a professional development workshop that integrated reflective …
The Work Of Living With A Rare Cancer: Multiple Myeloma, Moira Stephens, Heather Mckenzie, Christopher Jordens
The Work Of Living With A Rare Cancer: Multiple Myeloma, Moira Stephens, Heather Mckenzie, Christopher Jordens
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim To report findings from a qualitative study of the experiences of long-term survivors of multiple myeloma. Background Multiple Myeloma is a malignant disease of the bone marrow. Until recently, it was rapidly fatal. Although it remains incurable, people diagnosed with it are living longer on average, largely due to new treatments, some of which have onerous side effects. Design Prospective descriptive study. Method A series of 47 in-depth interviews were conducted at 6-12 month intervals over 18 months in 2008-2010 with 10 long-term survivors of myeloma and their primary support person. Interviews were analysed using the constant comparative method …
Evidence-Based Recommendations For Building Better Bras For Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Evidence-Based Recommendations For Building Better Bras For Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Participating in exercise is beneficial for women who have been treated for breast cancer. However, not being able to find a comfortable exercise bra can be a barrier to exercise participation. This study aimed to systematically investigate what breast support women treated for breast cancer want when they exercise in order to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve exercise bra designs for these women. Based on 432 responses from a national online survey, frequency and relationship data were analysed (binary logistic regression) to understand exercise bra issues pertinent to this population. These issues included being able to control for asymmetrical cup …
A High Prevalence Of Abnormal Nutrition Parameters Found In Predialysis End-Stage Kidney Disease: Is It A Result Of Uremia Or Poor Eating Habits?, Maria C. Chan, John Kelly, Marijka Batterham, Linda Tapsell
A High Prevalence Of Abnormal Nutrition Parameters Found In Predialysis End-Stage Kidney Disease: Is It A Result Of Uremia Or Poor Eating Habits?, Maria C. Chan, John Kelly, Marijka Batterham, Linda Tapsell
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Objective To describe the baseline nutritional characteristics of a cohort of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients attending a pre-dialysis clinic. Setting Outpatient clinic of a metropolitan tertiary teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia. Subjects All ESKD patients attending the multidisciplinary pre-dialysis assessment clinic between April 2002 and March 2008. Methods Retrospective analysis of data extracted from the routine initial nutrition assessment records. These included anthropometric and biochemical measures, Subjective Global Assessment, appetite score, presence of symptoms, dietary energy, protein, and other macro- and micronutrient intakes. Results Of the 210 patients assessed, 60.5% were male; mean age was 65.7 ± 13.6 years …
Atp During Early Bladder Stretch Is Important For Urgency In Detrusor Overactivity Patients, Ying Cheng, Kylie Mansfield, Wendy Allen, Russ Chess-Williams, Elizabeth Burcher, Kate Moore
Atp During Early Bladder Stretch Is Important For Urgency In Detrusor Overactivity Patients, Ying Cheng, Kylie Mansfield, Wendy Allen, Russ Chess-Williams, Elizabeth Burcher, Kate Moore
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
ATP is an important mediator of urgency in women with detrusor overactivity (DO). In order to understand how different degrees of bladder stretch elicited ATP release in DO patients compared with controls, sequential aliquots were collected during cystometry and ATP release was measured at each degree of bladder filling, in female patients with DO and controls. In both DO and control groups, ATP release was induced during bladder filling, suggesting that stretch stimulated further ATP release. However, the luminal ATP concentrations were already high at early filling stage (200 mL), which was even greater than those at the later filling …
Identification And Evaluation Of Models Of Antenatal Care In Australia - A Review Of The Evidence, Erin Brock, Karen Charlton, Heather Yeatman
Identification And Evaluation Of Models Of Antenatal Care In Australia - A Review Of The Evidence, Erin Brock, Karen Charlton, Heather Yeatman
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background Antenatal care has been routine practice throughout the world since early in the 20th century, and in most developed countries, antenatal care consists of a scheduled program of individual consultations with a healthcare practitioner, using a doctor or midwife. Women seek antenatal care that provides a physical review of the health and development of their unborn baby, the reassurance and ability to be listened to and the opportunity for their partner to be involved in their care. Aims To identify the types of antenatal care services that are available to Australian women and investigate the views and opinions of …
Dementia And Driving: A Modern Gordian Knot, John Carmody
Dementia And Driving: A Modern Gordian Knot, John Carmody
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Dementia refers to a syndrome characterised by a progressive deterioration of memory and at least one other cognitive domain (e.g. language, executive function, praxis) which interferes with one’s daily function and independence. Epidemiological data indicate the prevalence of dementia to be 6.5% of those aged over 65.
Challenges And Lessons From Systematic Literature Reviews For The Australian Dietary Guidelines, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Annette Byron, Clare Collins, Janelle Gifford, Peter G. Williams
Challenges And Lessons From Systematic Literature Reviews For The Australian Dietary Guidelines, Margaret Allman-Farinelli, Annette Byron, Clare Collins, Janelle Gifford, Peter G. Williams
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
In 2009-10 the Dietitians Association of Australia conducted a series of systematic reviews for the National Health and Medical Research Council to generate evidence statements to inform the revision of the Dietary Guidelines for Australians. In total 202 body of evidence statements were constructed and assigned a grading detailing the certainty with which each could be used to inform policy. This paper describes some of the challenges and insights gained from the process, specifically related to: study type, study quality assessment, the lack of quantified data, diet exposure, definition of a healthy population, generalisability and applicability, and resource allocation. It …
A Role For H2s In The Microcirculation Of Newborns: The Major Metabolite Of H2s (Thiosulphate) Is Increased In Preterm Infants, Rebecca M. Dyson, Hannah K. Palliser, Joanna L. Latter, Grazyna Chwatko, Rafal Glowacki, Ian M. R Wright
A Role For H2s In The Microcirculation Of Newborns: The Major Metabolite Of H2s (Thiosulphate) Is Increased In Preterm Infants, Rebecca M. Dyson, Hannah K. Palliser, Joanna L. Latter, Grazyna Chwatko, Rafal Glowacki, Ian M. R Wright
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Excessive vasodilatation during the perinatal period is associated with cardiorespiratory instability in preterm neonates. Little evidence of the mechanisms controlling microvascular tone during circulatory transition exists. We hypothesised that hydrogen sulphide (H2S), an important regulator of microvascular reactivity and central cardiac function in adults and animal models, may contribute to the vasodilatation observed in preterm newborns. Term and preterm neonates (24-43 weeks gestational age) were studied. Peripheral microvascular blood flow was assessed by laser Doppler. Thiosulphate, a urinary metabolite of H2S, was determined by high performance liquid chromatography as a measure of 24 hr total body H2S turnover for the …
Modelling The Response Of Surface Fuel To Climate Change Across South-Eastern Australia: Consequences For Future Fire Regimes, Ross A. Bradstock, Stuart Matthews, Trent D. Penman, Owen Price, Penelope J. Watson, Dick Williams
Modelling The Response Of Surface Fuel To Climate Change Across South-Eastern Australia: Consequences For Future Fire Regimes, Ross A. Bradstock, Stuart Matthews, Trent D. Penman, Owen Price, Penelope J. Watson, Dick Williams
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Geophysical Research Abstracts of EGU General Assembly 2014, held 27 April - 2 May, 2014 in Vienna, Austria.
Phosphorus Requirements Of Some Selected Soil Types In The Fiji Sugarcane Belt, M S. Goundar, R John Morrison, C Togamana
Phosphorus Requirements Of Some Selected Soil Types In The Fiji Sugarcane Belt, M S. Goundar, R John Morrison, C Togamana
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
The availability of phosphorus (P) in soil is perceived to be one of the limiting factors to sustainable sugarcane production in Fiji. The main objective of this research was to ascertain the amount of bioavailable phosphorus in some Fiji sugarcane growing area soils; this will be valuable in improving the determination of the required amount of inorganic fertilizer to be applied to the soil. In this study, twelve different soils were selected from the sugarcane belt of Fiji and phosphorus buffer index (PBI) and phosphorus isotherm experiments were performed. Soil physical and chemical parameters were also measured and Pearson's correlation …
Antenatal Shared Care: Are Pregnant Women Being Adequately Informed About Iodine And Nutritional Supplementation?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Antenatal Shared Care: Are Pregnant Women Being Adequately Informed About Iodine And Nutritional Supplementation?, Catherine Lucas, Karen E. Charlton, Lucy Brown, Erin Brock, Leanne C. Cummins
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Objectives To assess nutrition-related knowledge and practices, including supplement use, of both pregnant women and healthcare providers that participate in antenatal shared care (ANSC). Methods Pregnant women enrolled in ANSC (n = 142) completed a knowledge and practices survey and a validated iodine-specific Food Frequency Questionnaire. General practitioners (GP) and nurses (N = 61) participating in the ANSC program completed a short survey which assessed their knowledge about nutrition for pregnancy, focussing on iodine. Results Both groups had poor knowledge about the importance and roles of iodine during pregnancy. Most women (82%) reported taking a supplement during their current pregnancy, …
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Limited Knowledge About Folic Acid And Iodine Nutrition In Pregnant Women Reflected In Supplementation Practices, Souad Elmani, Karen E. Charlton, Victoria M. Flood, Judy Mullan
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Aim In order to reduce the risk of neural tube defects (NTDs) and iodine deficiency in pregnancy, the National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that pregnant women supplement their diet with folic acid and iodine. This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices of pregnant women regarding intake of these nutrients in order to assess whether women are adequately exposed to this health message. Methods One hundred and fifty-two conveniently sampled pregnant women residing in a regional area of New South Wales, Australia, completed a pretested questionnaire on knowledge and practices regarding nutritional supplement use during pregnancy …
To Legislate Or Not To Legislate? A Comparison Of The Uk And South African Approaches To The Development And Implementation Of Salt Reduction Programs, Karen E. Charlton, Jacqui Webster, Paul Kowal
To Legislate Or Not To Legislate? A Comparison Of The Uk And South African Approaches To The Development And Implementation Of Salt Reduction Programs, Karen E. Charlton, Jacqui Webster, Paul Kowal
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
The World Health Organization promotes salt reduction as a best-buy strategy to reduce chronic diseases, and Member States have agreed to a 30% reduction target in mean population salt intake by 2025. Whilst the UK has made the most progress on salt reduction, South Africa was the first country to pass legislation for salt levels in a range of processed foods. This paper compares the process of developing salt reduction strategies in both countries and highlights lessons for other countries. Like the UK, the benefits of salt reduction were being debated in South Africa long before it became a policy …
Early Microvascular Changes In The Preterm Neonate: A Comparative Study Of The Human And Guinea Pig, Rebecca M. Dyson, Hannah K. Palliser, Anil Lakkundi, Koert De Waal, Joanna L. Latter, Vicki L. Clifton, Ian M. R Wright
Early Microvascular Changes In The Preterm Neonate: A Comparative Study Of The Human And Guinea Pig, Rebecca M. Dyson, Hannah K. Palliser, Anil Lakkundi, Koert De Waal, Joanna L. Latter, Vicki L. Clifton, Ian M. R Wright
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Dysfunction of the transition from fetal to neonatal circulatory systems may be a major contributor to poor outcome following preterm birth. Evidence exists in the human for both a period of low flow between 5 and 11 h and a later period of increased flow, suggesting a hypoperfusion-reperfusion cycle over the first 24 h following birth. Little is known about the regulation of peripheral blood flow during this time. The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative study between the human and guinea pig to characterize peripheral microvascular behavior during circulatory transition. Very preterm (≤28 weeks GA), preterm …
The Benefits Of Breakfast Cereal Consumption: A Systematic Review Of The Evidence Base, Peter G. Williams
The Benefits Of Breakfast Cereal Consumption: A Systematic Review Of The Evidence Base, Peter G. Williams
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
There have been no comprehensive reviews of the relation of breakfast cereal consumption to nutrition and health. This systematic review of all articles on breakfast cereals to October 2013 in the Scopus and Medline databases identified 232 articles with outcomes related to nutrient intake, weight, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, digestive health, dental and mental health, and cognition. Sufficient evidence was available to develop 21 summary evidence statements, ranked from A (can be trusted to guide practice) to D (weak and must be applied with caution). Breakfast cereal consumption is associated with diets higher in vitamins and minerals and lower in …
Compilation Of An Australian Database Of Manufactured And Packaged Food Products Containing Wholegrain Ingredients, Sayne Mam Dalton, Yasmine Probst, Marijka Batterham, Linda C. Tapsell
Compilation Of An Australian Database Of Manufactured And Packaged Food Products Containing Wholegrain Ingredients, Sayne Mam Dalton, Yasmine Probst, Marijka Batterham, Linda C. Tapsell
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Comprehensive food databases are critical components of translational nutrition research. The food industry maintains proprietary data on the wholegrain content of manufactured food products which are available for collation. The aim of this study was to systematically collate wholegrain composition data on Australian manufactured and packaged food products. Wholegrain content data (g) per 100 g of product were retrieved from the Australian food industry via the representative body the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council™, direct data transfer from food manufacturers and product packaging. Products were coded according to the food grouping hierarchy applied in the AUSNUT (Australian food and nutrient) …
Effect Of Doll Therapy In Managing Challenging Behaviors In People With Dementia: A Systematic Review, Ritin Fernandez, Bronwyn Arthur, Richard Fleming, Cecile Perrin
Effect Of Doll Therapy In Managing Challenging Behaviors In People With Dementia: A Systematic Review, Ritin Fernandez, Bronwyn Arthur, Richard Fleming, Cecile Perrin
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A
Background:Challenging behaviors among people with dementia are frequently treated with pharmacological interventions, with antipsychotic medications being the treatment of choice. Concerns with the use of these medications include the risk of mortality, their side effects and their effectiveness in managing the challenging behaviors. Various non-pharmacological approaches have been implemented to manage the challenging behaviors; however there has been no review undertaken to investigate the effects of doll therapy in the management of challenging behaviors among people with dementia. Objectives:The overall objective of this study was to undertake a systematic review of the effects of doll therapy on challenging behaviors (including …