- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
- Cultural Industries and Urban Development
- E-Government and Public Services
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Social Media and Politics
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Media Studies and Communication
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Library Science and Administration
- Digital Games and Media
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Digital and Traditional Archives Management
- Wikis in Education and Collaboration
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Microscopic Colitis
- Stoma care and complications
Logan Hospital
2008-2023
Miami University
2013-2018
University of Southern Queensland
2006-2016
The University of Queensland
2007-2011
Princess Alexandra Hospital
1999-2011
QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
1999
Leeds General Infirmary
1986
Royal Hospital for Children
1968
Heavitree Hospital
1968
Public Health Laboratory
1968
Acute food bolus impaction is a common emergency in gastrointestinal practice. Management previously used the endoscope with an overtube to allow retrieval of per os. The push technique using air insufflation and gentle pressure on provides alternative approach. Esophageal mucosal biopsy at time initial endoscopy has not been part traditional In view increasing recognition eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) as cause dysphagia obstruction adults etiology needs be reassessed.Forty-three consecutive...
Abstract Patients undergoing colorectal surgery who required a defunctioning stoma were randomly allocated to receive either loop ileostomy (n = 23) or transverse colostomy 24). Assessment was made during construction, immediately postoperatively, the period of outpatient supervision and before after closure. The associated with significantly less odour than (P<0.01) appliance changes (P<0.05). Furthermore eleven patients (58 per cent) experienced three more problems management...
We present immunological data from two clinical trials where the effect of experimental human hookworm (Necator americanus) infection on pathology celiac disease was evaluated. found that basal production Interferon- (IFN-)γ and Interleukin- (IL-)17A duodenal biopsy culture suppressed in hookworm-infected participants compared to uninfected controls. Increased levels CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ cells circulation mucosa are associated with active disease. show this accumulation also occurs during a...
Photographs tell stories. They are ‘so much a part of our daily lives we rarely think about how they influence us and what that is’. Yet photographs, like other media images, can be used to legitimate the interests hegemonic groups seeking shape consensus or consent existing social arrangements (Duncan, 1990, p. 22). A content analysis 2004 Olympic Games coverage on website Australia’s national public broadcaster, ABC News Online, shows images female athletes outnumbered those male athletes....
The same pervasive strategies that relegate women’s sports coverage to secondary status in the traditional media are apparent online coverage. Content analysis of extent and nature 2008 Olympic Games by four national public broadcasters shows men their were story Beijing. gender gap numbers favoured male athletes a margin one. Men’s achievements given more prominence than with twice as many lead stories photographs taking top spot on websites’ splash pages. content language also perpetuated...
BACKGROUND Following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) histological examination of explant livers from patients with alcoholic disease (ALD) sometimes shows extensive iron deposits in a distribution suggestive homozygous haemochromatosis. AIMS To use haemochromatosis gene (HFE) assays to distinguish between ALD notable siderosis and hereditary evaluate the possible influence spur cell haemolytic anaemia on hepatic loading. PATIENTS Thirty seven were abstinent for at least six months...
A content analysis of the ABC News Online website during 2000 Olympic Games reveals a select few female role models were available to young audiences. One athlete was ‘news-privileged’. Cathy Freeman's exposure came at expense her Australian team mates, especially those women who won medals in sports. While results indicate an improvement both extent women's sports coverage and range covered, stereotypical descriptions often characterised adult females as emotionally vulnerable, dependent...
Three aspects of haemodialysis are special concern to the microbiologist: (1) hepatitis risk, (2) shunt sepsis, and (3) hygiene equipment used. It is suggested that risks infection cross-infection in units may be diminished by several measures, including avoidance overcrowding patients, setting up codes practice for staff, topical disinfection patient's skin, sterilization equipment. In addition pathologists should emphasize laboratory staff dealing with specimens from patients these carry...
The WGO Guideline "Endoscope Disinfection" is intended for use by health providers and professionals who are involved in the use, cleaning, maintenance of endoscopes aims to support national societies, official bodies individual endoscopy departments developing local standards protocols reprocessing endoscopes. This updated Endoscope Disinfection addresses recent outbreaks multi-drug resistant organisms after proposes measures reduce risks these occurring. recommendations based on consensus...
Concealed campus carry is the subject of both popular discussion and academic scholarship. For almost a decade, University Texas at Austin (UT) has been site debate over during prolonged legislative battle an implementation marked by pro- anti-gun protests, various attorney general's opinions, lawsuits. Using self- determination theory (), this article presents results from in-depth interviews with 32 women professionals in student services UT about how affects their personal professional...
Adequacy of endoscope disinfection in resource-limited settings is unknown. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) testing useful for evaluation reprocessing, and ATP <200 relative light units (RLUs) after manual cleaning has been associated with adequacy disinfection.
Abstract Many in the library world are embracing sustainability initiatives an effort to better serve our communities and planet. In this article author explores need integrate preservation within broader approach sustainability, as well challenges presented by sustainable practices. The addresses concerns including reducing amount of waste produced, recycling options, availability environmentally friendly supplies through presentation a case study. addition, further complexities promoting...
This article explores how work-integrated learning (WIL) reporting projects, spanning eight years, enabled authentic by journalism students and also provided a valued community service. Students at regional Australian university interviewed the mayoral councillor candidates for each of four-yearly local government area elections from 2008 to 2016 published their stories online https://radiojournalismonline.com . concludes that WIL approach teaching creates an immediate, positive impact on...
This study aims to evaluate the current state of endoscopy services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) by quantifying human and material resources, including number trained endoscopists nurses, types procedures performed, availability maintenance endoscopic equipment.
This paper explores how student journalists' adoption of digital technology during real world work-integrated learning (WIL) reporting projects, enabled authentic learning. Student journalists at a regional Queensland university interviewed the candidates for each four-yearly local government area elections, from 2008 to 2016, in Australia's second largest inland city and its surrounds. They published their multimedia stories on Radio Journalism Online blog. study considers importance, when...