A5065297325- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Memory and Neural Mechanisms
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Peter Doherty Institute
2018-2023
The University of Melbourne
2015-2023
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
2020
Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
2015-2019
Background and Purpose Abuse of toluene‐containing inhalants is an increasing public health problem, especially among adolescents. during adolescence associated with emaciation, while industrial exposure leads to altered glycaemic control suggesting metabolic instability. However, the relationship between adolescent inhalant abuse dysfunction remains unknown. Experimental Approach To model human patterns, we exposed male Wistar rats [postnatal day (PND) 27] chronic intermittent inhaled...
Background In Australia, evidence-based guidelines recommend that women consider taking selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) to reduce their risk of breast cancer. practice, this requires effective methods for communicating the harms and benefits SERMs so can make an informed choice. Aim To evaluate how different presentations influence women’s decisions SERMs. Design setting Cross-sectional, correlational study Australian in general practice. Method Three communication formats...
There is significant growth in demand for colonoscopies, with over 700,000 performed Australia 2012-13. For every one million Australians aged 50 years and older, 80,000 people at average risk of colorectal cancer are being over-screened colonoscopy, 29,000 increased not having the colonoscopy they need.Using monitoring data from Australian National Bowel Cancer Screening Program published on colonoscopic screening, we have developed expected frequency trees (EFTs) to demonstrate projected...
Abstract Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately affected by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A proposed mismatch between standard vaccines the HBV/C4 sub‐genotype prevalent in Northern Territory (NT) may reduce vaccine effectiveness. Aims To determine HBV prevalence NT Indigenous status to explore patterns of immunity following implementation universal vaccination, using a large longitudinal diagnostic dataset. Methods retrospective analysis all...
Background: Prompt diagnosis of symptomatic cancer has been shown to improve survival and quality life. The time from noticing a bodily change seeking medical help termed the 'symptom appraisal interval'. processes people undertake during symptom are impacted by numerous factors, including culture. Aim: We aimed explore culturally specific factors that impact for in Vietnamese-speaking Australians develop relevant community-based awareness campaign. Methods: used mixed methods approach...