A5012314148- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nuts composition and effects
- Software Engineering Research
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Software Reliability and Analysis Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Software Engineering Techniques and Practices
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
University of Otago
2016-2025
Oregon Health & Science University
2020-2024
James Cook University Hospital
2024
Monash University
2008-2021
University of Arizona
2019-2021
Western Sydney University
2021
Monash Health
2021
University of Florence
2020
University of Waterloo
2019
University of British Columbia
2019
Background The CUPID (Cultural and Psychosocial Influences on Disability) study was established to explore the hypothesis that common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated disability are importantly influenced by culturally determined health beliefs expectations. This paper describes methods of data collection various characteristics sample. Methods/Principal Findings A standardised questionnaire covering symptoms, potential risk factors, used collect information from 47 samples...
To compare the prevalence of disabling low back pain (DLBP) and wrist/hand (DWHP) among groups workers carrying out similar physical activities in different cultural environments, to explore explanations for observed differences, we conducted a cross-sectional survey 18 countries. Standardised questionnaires were used ascertain that interfered with everyday exposure possible risk factors 12,426 participants from 47 occupational (mostly nurses office workers). Associations assessed by Poisson...
To explore definitions for multisite pain, and compare associations with risk factors different patterns of musculoskeletal we analysed cross-sectional data from the Cultural Psychosocial Influences on Disability (CUPID) study. The study sample comprised 12,410 adults aged 20-59 years 47 occupational groups in 18 countries. A standardised questionnaire was used to collect information about pain past month at each 10 anatomical sites, potential factors. Associations outcomes were assessed by...
To examine the association between eating in response to hunger and satiety signals (intuitive eating) BMI. A second objective was determine whether hypothesized higher BMI less intuitive eaters could be explained by intake of specific foods, speed or binge eating.Cross-sectional survey. Participants were randomly selected from a nationally representative sampling frame. Eating (termed 'intuitive eating'), self-reported height weight, frequency eating, usual intakes fruits, vegetables...
Abstract Background The current study aimed to examine the changes following a sleep hygiene intervention on practices, quality, and daytime symptoms in youth. Methods Participants aged 10–18 years with self-identified problems completed our age-appropriate F.E.R.R.E.T (an acronym for categories of Food, Emotions, Routine, Restrict, Environment Timing) programme; each category has three simple rules encourage good sleep. (and parents as appropriate) Adolescent Sleep Hygiene Scale (ASHS),...
The N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist ketamine has rapid onset activity in treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Due to similarities brain network depression anxiety disorders, we hypothesized that might also be active other refractory disorders. We evaluated the efficacy safety of 12 patients with generalized and/or social who were not currently depressed, using an ascending single dose study design (0.25, 0.5, 1 mg/kg...
Public health recommendations do not distinguish between vitamin D 2 and 3 , yet disagreement exists on whether these two forms should be considered equivalent. The objective of the present study was to evaluate effect a daily physiological dose or 25-hydroxyvitamin (25(OH)D) status over winter months in healthy adults living Dunedin, New Zealand (latitude 46°S). Participants aged 18–50 years were randomly assigned 25 μg (1000 IU) ( n 32), 31) placebo 32) for weeks beginning at end summer. A...
Somatising tendency, defined as a predisposition to worry about common somatic symptoms, is importantly associated with various aspects of health and health-related behaviour, including musculoskeletal pain disability. To explore its epidemiological characteristics, how it can be specified most efficiently, we analysed data from an international longitudinal study. A baseline questionnaire, which included questions the Brief Symptom Inventory seven was completed by 12,072 participants aged...
Objective: In this maintenance treatment study, we sought to evaluate the effect on anxiety ratings, safety and tolerability of 3 months weekly ketamine in 20 patients with treatment-refractory DSM IV generalised disorder (GAD) and/or social (SAD), subsequent assessment remission post-treatment. Methods: This was an uncontrolled open-label study who had been responders ascending dose study. The undertaken a university clinic. Patients received one or two doses 1 mg/kg injected subcutaneously...
Eighteen of 384 patients entered on the Brent sickle cell disease register died between 1974 and 1989, a mortality one per 128 years follow up. Two children from acute splenic sequestration third fulminant pneumococcal septicaemia: none was taking prophylactic penicillin. Acute chest syndrome cause death in eight young adults child. Three deaths occurred after surgery. Cerebrovascular accidents contributed to three cases there were two sudden unexplained deaths. Ten at home or within 24...
A higher proportion of n -3 long-chain PUFA in tissue lipids has been associated with a lower risk CVD and some cancers. Diet is an important predictor composition; however, the importance non-dietary factors such as sex age unclear. We measured serum phospholipid, cholesterol ester TAG 2793 New Zealanders 15 years or older who participated 1997 National Nutrition Survey to determine differences by age. Women had proportions EPA docosapentaenoic acid 0·07 ( P = 0·004) 0·10 < 0·001) mol%,...
Objective To investigate the association of physical and psychosocial risk factors with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in New Zealand nurses, postal workers office workers. Design A cross-sectional survey asking about demographic, MSDs. Participants total 911 participants was randomly selected; nurses from Nursing Council database (n=280), their employer's (n=280) 2005 electoral roll (n=351). Outcome Measures Self-reported pain low back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand or knee lasting...