A5103071079- Education Systems and Policy
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Innovative Education and Learning Practices
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Online and Blended Learning
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Higher Education and Employability
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Evaluation of Teaching Practices
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Education and Technology Integration
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Neurological Complications and Syndromes
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2022-2025
Beaumont Hospital
2010-2024
University of Canterbury
2017
Queen's Medical Centre
2007-2017
Murdoch University
2016
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
2016
Mayo General Hospital
2012-2016
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
2005-2015
Great Western Hospital
2014-2015
Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust
2013
<b>Objectives: </b> Topiramate (Topamax®) is licensed to be used, either in monotherapy or as adjunctive treatment, for generalized tonic clonic seizures partial with without secondary generalization and prevention of migraine. The safety topiramate human pregnancy largely unknown. Here we report on our experience pregnancies exposed topiramate. <b>Methods: This study part a prospective, observational, registration follow-up study. Suitable cases are women epilepsy who become pregnant while...
<h3>Objective:</h3> In the general population, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy has been demonstrated to reduce frequency of neural tube defects (NTDs) and other major congenital malformations (MCMs). It is recommended that women with epilepsy contemplating take supplemental because known antifolate effect some antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Here aim was determine effectiveness this practice. <h3>Methods:</h3> This study part a prospective, observational, registration follow-up...
It is not known whether the antiepileptic drug (AED) levetiracetam can be used safely in human pregnancy. As part of a study to determine risks major congenital malformations (MCMs) for infants exposed AEDs utero, we identified all cases levetiracetam. Three 117 pregnancies had an MCM (2.7%; 95% CI 0.9% 7.7%); 3 were other AEDs.
The serine anti-protease elafin is expressed by monocytes, alveolar macrophages, neutrophils, and at mucosal surfaces possesses antimicrobial activity. It also known to reduce lipopolysaccharide-induced neutrophil influx into murine alveoli as well abrogate production of matrix metalloprotease 9, macrophage inhibitory protein 2, tumor necrosis factor-alpha as-yet unidentified mechanisms. In this report we have shown that inhibits the monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in monocytes inhibiting...
<span>It would be difficult to argue that the use of online technology support teaching and learning has not undergone significant change in last two decades. Recently, with promotion social software technologies such as blogs, wikis, podcasts virtual classrooms, we have seen emergence idea e-learning 2.0. That is, communication, collaboration knowledge building which are consistent constructivist principles. The research reported here was conducted context a blended approach...
BackgroundUse of valproate in pregnancy, especially doses over 1000 mg a day, is known to be associated with higher risk for major congenital malformations compared other antiepileptic drugs. We sought investigate whether the increased could minimised by using controlled release or divided daily valproate.MethodsThe UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register prospective, observational follow up study set determine risks infants exposed drugs utero. In this we have extracted data those pregnancies...
In an environment characterised by increasing complexity where teachers need to make sophisticated pedagogical decisions the minimum requirement for teaching in Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) is a Certificate IV Assessment (CIV TAA). This paper asks: Does CIV TAA provide opportunities participants develop knowledge bases required of professional teachers? Competency outcomes nationally endorsed learning resources are compared with twelve proposed Turner-Bisset (2001)...
<span>This research tests the proposition that integration of a multimedia assessment activity into Diploma Events Management program promotes deep learning approach. Firstly, learners' preferences for or surface were evaluated using revised two-factor Study Process Questionnaire. Secondly, after completion an exercise comprising presentation with digital images and oral commentary, respondents' self-described approaches to collected semi-structured interviews. Using these two data...
Purpose The purpose of this research is to show that a key aspect learning and development individual employees self‐directedness. This paper will consider the role leader in facilitating workforce terms employees' self‐directedness for learning. was designed investigate views “learning leaders” organizations have towards employees; identify strategies are feasible developing operating organizations. Design/methodology/approach draws on national project undertaken 12 Australia, representing...
Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency. The presence of an inflamed appendix in incisional hernia rare. Incisional hernias complicate both open and laparoscopic surgery.We describe two unique cases acute within following cholecystectomy diagnostic laparoscopy. was diagnosed intraoperatively formal appendicectomy performed with subsequent primary repair the hernial defect each case.The method chosen for containing acutely depends on number factors including size degree...
Ed D M Warburton, N Sherwood John Wiley, £39.95, pp 326 ISBN 0471 96511 1 Did you read the title of this book? Please it again. Now put BMJ down and spend 30 seconds thinking what might be about: Family? Sorry, no. Friendship? Er, not time. Sex? Definitely not. Music? No way. Wealth poverty? Nope. Sport, recreation, or hobbies? No. Housing availability health care? Ditto. Participation in arts? Not quite. The effects pain chronic disability on quality people's lives? Come on! Get relevant!...
Within the UK, traditional subject–specific areas are increasingly being complemented by provision of opportunities to foster students’ personal development planning as an aide support their future employment and lifelong learning. Thispaper describes action research project which examined employability skills within a psychology department’s curriculum. The first cycle involved conducting curriculum audit, focus groups survey undergraduates’ views on employability. Analysis findings...
<span>Robertson (2006b) surveyed Australian vocational teachers to propose that the criteria of newness, complexity, compatibility and locus control are influential in shaping frequency online functionality use. The current paper tests further refines this proposition by comparing likelihood functionalities will be used at least monthly whose delivery approaches primarily face non-face face. Generally, it is found longer an has been available for use education, greater regular...
Ian Robertson, Edward Miles, and Jonathan Bloor assess the potential of a new wave tablet devices to make an impact in clinical setting