- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
University of Vermont
2023-2024
UNSW Sydney
2013-2023
University of Vermont Medical Center
2023
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
2021
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
2016-2019
East Surrey Hospital
2019
University of Edinburgh
2018
University of Surrey
2006-2016
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
2013
The University of Sydney
2008-2011
Abstract Purpose Since the term orthorexia nervosa (ON) was coined from Greek (ὀρθός, right and ὄρεξις, appetite) in 1997 to describe an obsession with “correct” eating, it has been used worldwide without a consistent definition. Although multiple authors have proposed diagnostic criteria, many theoretical papers published, no consensus definition of ON exists, empirical primary evidence is limited, not standardized diagnosis. These gaps prevent research identify risk protective factors,...
Acne vulgaris may be improved by dietary factors that increase insulin sensitivity. We hypothesized a low-glycemic index diet would improve facial acne severity and Fifty-eight adolescent males (mean age ± standard deviation 16.5 1.0 y body mass 23.1 3.5 kg/m2) were alternately allocated to high or low glycemic diets. Severity of inflammatory lesions on the face, sensitivity (homeostasis modeling assessment resistance), androgens insulin-like growth factor-1 its binding proteins assessed at...
Tele-ICU has an off-site command center in which a critical care team (intensivists and nurses) is connected with patients distance intensive units (ICUs) through real-time audio, visual electronic means health information exchanged. The aim of this paper to review literature explore the available studies related efficacy cost effectiveness applications study possible barriers broader adoption. While draw conclusions on based mortality Length Stay (LOS), actual was not reported. Another...
Community-based programs that affect healthy environments and policies have emerged as an effective response to high obesity levels in populations. Apart from limited individual reports, little is currently known about these programs, limiting the potential provide support, promote practice, prevent adverse outcomes disseminate intervention results experience. The aim of present study was identify size reach current community-based prevention projects Australia examine their characteristics,...
Previous studies have shown nonpartisan direct mail interventions a small turnout effect. It is less clear, however, what effect these with regard to cognitive mobilization of young voters. We report the results large ( N=52,324) experiment conducted during February 2015 mayoral election in Chicago. A random sample 22,179 registrants between 18 and 30 were sent voter guide containing two sets orienting political information for five candidates: list their endorsements policy positions on...
Abstract Objective: Overweight and obesity are universal health challenges. Recent evidence emphasises the potential benefits of addressing psychological factors associated with in dietary programmes. This pilot study investigated efficacy acceptability a combined online face-to-face intervention that used self-compassion, goal-setting self-monitoring to improve behaviour, as well behaviour. Design: Embedded mixed methods including 4-week before-after trial one-on-one interview. Quantitative...
<h3>Abstract</h3> The NHS was not designed to provide ongoing support for people with long-term conditions. Conventional outpatient care relies on a diary-based appointment system, regular follow-up offered patients chronic disorder, always tailored clinical need. In contrast, at East Surrey Hospital, open access the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) service through telephone, email and web-based portal known as Patients Know Best is all IBD, putting them centre of pathway. This guides...
ABSTRACT Issue addressed To examine the efficacy of an online intervention that combined self-compassion with goal-setting and self-monitoring to improve dietary habits. Methods Australian adults overweight obesity were randomly assigned or control group. A 12-week nutrition included self-compassion, compared a group who received information only. Measures assessed before after primary outcomes self-compassion; eating pathology; depression, anxiety stress; intake, secondary outcome...
Background Evidence associating plant-based diets with the proposed ‘obsessively healthy eating’ eating disorder, orthorexia nervosa, has mostly focused on females. Diet motivations have seldom been assessed. Aim To compare orthorexic tendencies between vegans/vegetarians and omnivores of both sexes, reasons behind food choice an English-validated Food Choice Questionnaire. Methods A cross-sectional survey 444 males females were recruited via social media, email, Amazon MTurk; to investigate...
ObjectiveA quasi‐longitudinal design was used to explore how changes in the home environment reflect body weight and eating behaviours three generations of women across two non‐Mediterranean (UK Australia) Mediterranean countries (Greece Malta).MethodA within‐ between‐subjects used. The within‐subjects factor generation (daughters, mothers, grandmothers). nationality [Mediterranean (Malta, n = 135 Greece, 106) vs (UK, 120 Australia, 96]. Body mass index (BMI), behaviour, aspects were...
Abstract Making high rates reliably with low costs from unconventional wells remains challenging. In 2017, SPE 187443 asked whether there was an opportunity to do this pressure gas lift (HPGL). 2019, HPGL showed comparable ESP's (SPE 195180). This paper presents results/learnings installations in production, vs. ESP, modelling, kickoff and operating pressure, tubular/BHA/facilities design, installing tubing day one, slugging mitigation electric units. Despite estimated 3000 the last 7 years,...