A5028256653- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and related disorders
- Coffee research and impacts
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Human Motion and Animation
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
Cumbria Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
2025
St George's Park
2025
University of Dundee
2023-2025
University of Vermont Medical Center
2024
The Ohio State University
2024
University Hospitals of Cleveland
2024
Neurological Surgery
2024
St. John Medical Center
2024
Case Western Reserve University
2024
University School
2024
Inspired by the long-term effectiveness of living antifouling materials, we have developed a method for self-replenishment synthetic biofouling-release surfaces. These surfaces are created either molding or directly embedding 3D vascular systems into polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and filling them with silicone oil to generate nontoxic oil-infused material. When replenished from an outside source, these materials capable self-lubrication continuous renewal interfacial fouling-release layer....
To examine caffeine consumption from various dietary sources in a cohort of Australian children and the relationship between consumption, sleep, daytime behavior.Children aged 8 to 12 years their parents/guardians completed battery questionnaires. Children questionnaire while parents questionnaires regarding demographics, behavior.The final sample consisted 309 (mean ± standard deviation [SD] age 10.6 1.3 years, male = 48%) corresponding parent reports. On average mean SD 10.2 17.4 mg/day...
Caffeine is commonly consumed to help offset fatigue, however, it can have several negative effects on sleep quality and quantity. The aim of this study was determine the relationship between caffeine consumption in adults using a newly validated food frequency questionnaire (C-FFQ). In cross sectional study, 80 (M ± SD: 38.9 19.3 years) attended University South Australia complete C-FFQ Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). remained stable across age groups while source varied. Higher...
Abstract The cortical tracking of stimulus features is a crucial neural requisite how we process continuous music. We here tested whether the beat, typically related to rhythm processing, modulated by pitch predictability and other top‐down factors. Participants listened tonal (high predictability) atonal (low music while undergoing electroencephalography. analyzed their acoustic envelope. Cortical envelope was stronger listening music, potentially reflecting listeners’ violated expectations...
We aimed to estimate the rate of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) among patients presenting an emergency department with presumed seizures. also wanted identify factors that can assist health care professionals in determining whether these events are likely be epileptic or nonepileptic.We performed two retrospective audits on who were treated for medicine at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. Exploratory analyses and logistic regressions conducted investigate...
Abstract Background Improving the ways in which routinely-collected mental health data are shared could facilitate substantial advances research and treatment. However, this process should only be undertaken partnership with those who provide such data. Despite relatively widespread investigation of public perspectives on sharing more generally, there is a lack views people illness. Methods Twelve lived experience illness took part semi-structured interviews via online video software....
Microvessel endothelial cells form part of the blood-brain barrier, a restrictively permeable interface that allows transport only specific compounds into brain. Cardiolipin is mitochondrial phospholipid required for function electron chain and ATP generation. We examined role cardiolipin in maintaining necessary to support barrier properties brain microvessel cells. Knockdown terminal enzyme synthesis, synthase, hCMEC/D3 resulted decreased cellular levels compared controls. The reduction...
Spinal cord ischemia (SCI) is an uncommon but serious complication of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). SCI after TEVAR thought to result from decreased segmental blood supply important network collateral flow in the spinal cord. Little known about prevalence and optimal treatment that occurs beyond periprocedural period. We report a case delayed 67-year-old patient who underwent TEVAR. The presented almost two years with acute paraplegia preceded by pre-syncope. was likely...
Hematopoietic cell transplantation-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a complication associated with higher nonrelapse mortality (NRM) in patients who undergo allogeneic transplant (HCT). Current classification criteria are not generally agreed on or validated, and the presence of confounding factors after contribute to underdiagnosis delayed diagnosis TMA. We studied risk factors, incidence, biomarkers TMA 119 adult HCT recipients. Twenty-seven developed clinically actionable...
Abstract Introduction Increased patient activation is associated with improved health outcomes; however, little known about in people end‐stage kidney disease at the start of their dialysis journey. This study aimed to measure status changes over first 4 months dialysis. Methods Prospective, longitudinal, and observational study. Incident patients initiating 25 in‐center hemodialysis 17 home programs across three US states managed by same provider completed 13‐item Patient Activation Measure...
Patient activation is the product of knowledge, skills, and confidence that enables a person to manage their own healthcare. It associated with healthy behaviors improved patient outcomes. We surveyed prevalent hemodialysis (HD) patients at 10 centers using Activation Measure 13-item instrument (PAM-13). was reported as scores (0-100) corresponding levels (1-4). Of 1149 eligible patients, surveys were completed by 925 (92% response rate). Mean age 62 ± 14 years, 40% female, median vintage 41...
The aim of this study was to measure validity and reproducibility a caffeine food frequency questionnaire (C-FFQ) developed for the Australian population. C-FFQ designed assess average daily consumption using four categories beverages including; energy drinks; soft drinks/soda; coffee tea chocolate (food drink). Participants completed seven-day diary immediately followed by on two consecutive days. first piloted in 20 adults, then, validity/reproducibility conducted (n = 90 adults). showed...
Abstract Background Negative experiences of needle procedures in childhood can lead to medical avoidance and vaccine hesitancy into adulthood. We evaluated the feasibility two new interventions provided by clinical nurses reduce negative impact vaccinations: divided attention (DA) positive memory reframing (PMR). Methods Children (8–12 years) were randomized four groups: usual care (UC), DA, PMR or combined (DA + PMR). To evaluate feasibility, we undertook in‐depth analysis video‐recorded...
Increasing numbers of children and young people with mental health problems are being cared for in general paediatric settings, presenting a challenge to nurses who do not have nursing qualification experience. A survey children's hospital identified their concerns attitudes caring this client group. On-call support was felt by almost all (87 per cent, n=90) be the most beneficial aspect liaison service, followed teaching (84 cent) individual person/family cent). Based on findings, project...
This study aimed to compare sugar intake in Australian children with current guidelines and determine if total consumption as a percentage of energy (sugar %E) exacerbates the relationship between sleep behaviour. A sample 287 aged 8–12 years (boys 48.8%, age: 10.7 ± 1.3 years), their parents/guardians completed battery questionnaires. Children food frequency questionnaire, parents demographic, sleep, behaviour Average was 134.9 71.7 g per day %E 26.0 7.0%), only 55 (19%) participants did...
Summary The role of the mental health professional, and psychiatrist in particular, is evolving changing. As recognition transsexualism gender identity disorder expands across transgender spectrum, it has been recommended that dysphoria should replace existing diagnostic terminology. Patient-focused care this article considers limitations current healthcare settings how professional can support patients undergoing real-life experience. Differentiation from other conditions may present as...
<h3>Objective:</h3> To investigate socio-demographic and medical predictors of incident mild cognitive impairment (MCI) subsequent course MCI at follow-up, including sustained diagnosis, classification as cognitively normal, progression to dementia. <h3>Methods:</h3> Within a community-based cohort, diagnoses were made using published algorithm. Diagnosis dementia was based on clinical consensus. Cox regressions estimated hazard ratios associated with several predictors. Modified Poisson...
This service evaluation reviewed inclusion of Immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) relaxation activities as part routine occupational therapy sensory sessions on a specialist dementia unit. Twenty-five were completed over 13 wk with 14 participants. Nine participants chose to engage in multiple sessions. Feasibility was assessed through participant engagement and tolerability. Modal first session length the range 30 s 2 min. increased min second There lack significant adverse effects measured by...
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) inpatient units provide multi-disciplinary treatment for young people with a wide range of complex needs, many whom have co-morbid presentations. There is no reliable, validated measure CAMHS patient dependency. This article reports the first stages project to develop properly researched dependency use before (i.e. by those referring person) during person's stay. Expert opinion was sought list statements regarding care which could be rated...
Summary Once a formal diagnosis of gender dysphoria is established and comorbid disorders addressed, it the role specialist to facilitate treatment according agreed goals. This article reviews dysphoria, including psychotherapy, how eligibility readiness for surgery are assessed. It considers issues facing transgender individuals detained in prison or psychiatric hospital, factors that affect patients' satisfaction with reassignment can ensure satisfactory outcome.