A5101871923- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- MRI in cancer diagnosis
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Hip disorders and treatments
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Radiology practices and education
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
2023-2025
The University of Sydney
2020-2025
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2024
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2023
Australian Government
2023
South Western Sydney Local Health District
2018-2021
Children's Hospital at Westmead
2020
Nepean Hospital
2020
Hunter New England Local Health District
2020
University of Newcastle Australia
2020
School closures have occurred globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, empiric data on transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among children and in educational settings are scarce. In Australia, most schools remained open first epidemic wave, albeit with reduced student physical attendance at peak. We examined SARS-CoV-2 staff early childhood education care (ECEC) Australian state New South Wales (NSW).Laboratory-confirmed paediatric (aged ≤18...
Infants are at the highest risk of severe complications – including death as a result pertussis infection. Controlling in this group has been challenging, particularly those too young to be vaccinated. Following revised national recommendations March 2015, state New South Wales, Australia, introduced funded maternal vaccination campaign 28 32 weeks gestation using 3-component tetanus-diphtheria-acellular vaccine (dTpa; Boostrix, GSK). This study aimed assess effectiveness and add growing...
The article reports findings from a study of negative and harmful experiences children participating in organised sport the UK focusing particular on emotional harm. A convenience sample 6124 young people (age 18–22) completed an online survey about their as (up to age 16); 89 follow-up telephone interviews were conducted. provides information harm context within which it occurs. It some evidence sporting culture where is widespread at all levels commonly experienced by ages.
We compared the ability of 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and radiography (CR) to evaluate noncartilaginous structures equine metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP), association changes with gross cartilage damage in context osteoarthritis. Four CR projections, helical single-slice CT, MRI (T1-weighted gradient recalled echo [GRE], T2*-weighted GRE fast employing steady-state acquisition [FIESTA], T2-weighted spin fat saturation, spoiled saturation [SPGR-FS]) were...
The differentiation of benign vs. neoplastic lymph nodes impacts patient management. Specific sonographic features are typically considered when assessing in dogs. However, the usefulness these criteria distinguishing malignant remains largely unknown, especially for deep nodes. Our aim was to compare and with hope identifying predictive criteria. Thirty‐one (16 mesenteric, 10 medial iliac, three hepatic, one sternal, cranial mediastinal) 31 dogs were examined prospectively B‐mode Color flow...
While there has been some focus on physical abuse in the general child literature, have few studies examining of children sport. This article focuses mainly peer harm However, we argue that to fully understand between young people sport requires understanding: (1) ‘sporting ethos’ prevalent where training and competing limits physicality are part culture; (2) occurs coaches as a context for understanding people. Results based convenience sample 6124 (age 18–22) who completed an online survey...
Despite surgery being the primary curative treatment for cancer, patients with compromised preoperative physical, nutritional, and psychological status are often at a higher risk complications. While various screening tools exist to assess status, there is currently no standardised self-reporting tool, or established cut-off points comprehensive assessment. This study aims develop, validate, implement an online tool that identifies modifiable factors in cancer patients. mixed-methods...
Abstract Modern advances in medicine and technology have led to an increase robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) cases. However, concerns been raised about the potential environmental impact of RAS. Despite this, only limited quantitative evidence is currently available. Therefore, this study aims objectively quantify a multi-specialty RAS caseload at Australian public tertiary hospital. An analysis was performed amount waste produced on consecutive between August 2016 March 2023 major The weight...
Renal size is an important parameter in the assessment of renal disease dogs. However, because great variability body conformation, absolute measurements cannot solely be used when evaluating kidneys with ultrasonography. The use a ratio comparing length and aortic luminal diameter ( K / Ao ) was investigated. After confirming reproducibility these measurements, ratios were obtained 92 dogs without clinical evidence disease. Left right statistically similar. Based on 95% confidence...
Computed tomography ( CT ) has become more widely available and computed radiography CR replaced film‐screen for canine thoracic imaging in many veterinary practices. There are limited data comparing these modalities a clinical setting to detect pulmonary nodules. We compared , detecting the presence, number, characteristics of nodules dogs. Observer performance variety experience levels was also evaluated. Twenty‐one client‐owned dogs with primary neoplastic process underwent ; nine...
Mechanical obstruction is a frequent cause of acute vomiting in dogs requiring prompt diagnosis to improve patient management and prognosis. The purpose this retrospective study was compare small intestinal radiographic characteristics with versus without mechanical obstruction. Fifty gastrointestinal clinical signs abdominal radiographs were recruited from hospital record archives assigned groups (group 1, obstructive, n = 25; group 2, nonobstructive 25). Abdominal randomized independently...
We examined the relationships between density of subchondral bone proximal end tibia and location condition overlying articular cartilage menisci. took coronal sections tibial plateaus menisci from human knee joints that were grossly free osteoarthritis. The specimens for presence fibrillation using India-ink technique Meachim. Bone was determined Quantimet picture-point analyzer. Fibrillation observed only in not covered by meniscus lying mesial to it, which supports concept confers a...
Lesions located on the medial malleolus of tarsocrural joint can be difficult to image radiographically. Ultrasonography allows evaluation articular cartilage and subchondral bone.To compare dorso30 degrees lateral-plantaromedial-oblique (DL-PIMO) dorso45 views detect lesions malleolus, validate use ultrasonography show in its sensitivity radiography.Tarsocrural joints (n=111) with osteochondrosis were evaluated ultrasonographically radiographically prior arthroscopic lesion debridement. A...
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions of the femoropatellar (FP) joint are diagnosed routinely by radiography, but located in trochlear groove or without accompanying subchondral bone changes can be difficult to visualise. Ultrasonography allows evaluation articular cartilage and FPjoint.To document radiographic ultrasonographic appearance OCD equine FP joint, grade compare their accuracy diagnosis these lesions.The medical records all horses with between 1995 2006 were assessed. Inclusion...
Objectives To evaluate and compare nasal mucosal contact, septal deviation caudal aberrant turbinates in brachycephalic normocephalic dogs using computed tomography. Methods Dogs without disease having undergone tomography scan of the head (plica alaris to cribiform plate) were retrospectively selected divided into groups. Eighteen 32 included. Anatomic criteria used locate predetermined pairs intranasal structures contact was described as present or absent for each site. Septal deviations...
Coxofemoral joint pain is probably underestimated due to difficulties in identifying hip pain. The deep location of the and proximity sciatic nerve make arthrocentesis based on external landmarks a difficult potentially risky procedure mature horses.To describe an ultrasound-guided injection technique coxofemoral standing horses evaluate its accuracy potential difficulties/complications.Nine had both pelvic areas prepared for sterile ultrasound examination (3.5 MHz curvilinear probe). joints...
Abstract Objective —To determine prevalence of various radiographic signs in cats with feline bronchial disease (FBD) and evaluate intra- interobserver variability interpretation for examiners variable degrees experience interpretation. Design —Retrospective case series. Animals —40 FBD 40 control without thoracic disease. Procedures —Radiographic abnormalities were scored by consensus 2 radiologists. Radiographs examined twice 5 other individuals, diagnostic accuracy observer agreement...
To assess the variability in vertebral heart score (VHS) measurement induced by cardiac and respiratory cycles dogs.Prospective observational study.14 healthy Beagles.Dogs underwent fluoroscopic examination 4 observers, VHS was measured at end-tidal inspiration expiration during end systole diastole left right lateral recumbency. Mean compared within among phases recumbency type, correlation between rate investigated. Interobserver assessed.Mean for each combination of cycle larger on images...
A better understanding of imaging characteristics equine stifle osteoarthritis (OA) may allow earlier detection and improve prognosis. Objectives this ex vivo, prospective, methods comparison study were to (1) describe the location severity naturally acquired OA lesions in using ultrasound (US), radiography (XR), computed tomography (CT), macroscopic evaluation (ME); (2) compare diagnostic performance each modality with ME; (3) subchondral bone mineral density (BMD) joints CT. Radiographic,...
While abdominal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology are often combined to help determine the type of liver disease in dogs, little is known about relationship that may exist between results these tests. We hypothesized specific sonographic findings, or combinations predict cytology. Hepatic extrahepatic findings were recorded prospectively using a standardized form 70 dogs with clinically suspected which was performed. The predictive value regard category...
To validate the use of LigaSure™ Vessel Sealing System (LVSS) to perform thoracoscopic lung tissue biopsies in heaves-affected horses.Prospective clinical study.Heaves-affected horses (n=12).Lung (n=34) were collected with LVSS (2-4 biopsies/horse) and without signs heaves. Thoracoscope (13th intercostal space [ICS]) 2 instruments (between 12-15th ICS) portals used. Selected arterial blood gas variables monitored. Postoperative pneumothorax was evaluated. Depth thermal injury surrounding...
Abstract OBJECTIVE To determine whether urolithiasis is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. DESIGN Retrospective case-control study. ANIMALS 126 cats (59 and 67 without urolithiasis, respectively). PROCEDURES Medical records from June 2006 to July 2013 were searched identify that underwent abdominal or focal urinary tract ultrasonography for which serum creatinine concentration urine specific gravity data obtained ≤ 14 days before after the examination. In (urolithiasis...
To evaluate use of pre-tied ligating loop to perform thoracoscopic, large lung biopsy in normal and heaves-affected horses.Prospective clinical study.Normal (n=5) (n=6) horses.Lung biopsies, 1 from each hemithorax, were collected thoracoscopically using a loop. Horses either (C) or with the latter being remission (Ha) for initial exacerbation (Hs) 2nd biopsy. Clinical variables, PaO(2), PaCO(2) used determine effect surgical Postoperative pneumothorax was monitored by serial thoracic...