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Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:43:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185930&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078564%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20078564 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185930 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185929&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078565%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Woodward A PMID: 20078565 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185929 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185928&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078566%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: About one in ten women experienced infertility and almost half used some form of treatment, especially those attempting pregnancy after 1980. Older first time mothers had an increased uptake of treatment as assisted reproductive technologies (ART) developed. Implications: This study provided evidence of the early uptake of treatment prior to 1979 when the national register of invasive ART was developed and later uptake prior to 1998 when data on non-invasive ART were first collected. PMID: 20078566 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185928 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185927&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078567%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: At this early stage following the smokefree legislation, there are hints emerging of a positive impact on AMI admissions but these suggestions cannot yet be treated with certainty. Further research could usefully evaluate the longer-term effects of smoking legislation on the prevalence of smoking and exposure to second hand smoke, especially in more deprived urban communities. PMID: 20078567 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185927 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185926&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078568%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: Results show that increases in respiratory admissions are strongly linked to minimum temperatures during winter, typical of cities with temperate climates and poorly-insulated houses. There are implications for hospital bed and staffing planning in Auckland hospitals. PMID: 20078568 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185926 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185925&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078569%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion and Implications: The VRPR provides a unique whole of population based description of radical prostatectomy in Victoria, confirms findings previously reported in single institution clinical series overseas such as migration to younger age at surgery and to Gleason scores 6 to 7, and provides a resource for evaluating RP outcomes in the future. PMID: 20078569 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185925 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185924&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078570%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and Implications: The results underscore the importance of supporting and promoting regional and rural breast cancer programs that are designed to improve physical functioning, reduce stress and provide psychosocial support following diagnosis. Further, the information can be used by general practitioners and other allied health professionals for identifying women at risk of poorer HRQoL. PMID: 20078570 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185924 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185923&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078571%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We recommend that all projections take a conservative approach to diabetes prevalence prediction and present a 'base case' using the most robust, contemporary data available. We also recommend that uncertainty analyses be included in all analyses. Implications: Despite variation in assumptions and methodology used, all the published predictions demonstrate that diabetes is an escalating problem for Australia. We can safely assume that unless trends in diabetes incidence are reversed there will be at least 2 million Australian adults with diabetes by 2025. If obesity and diabetes incidence trends, continue upwards, and mortality continues to decline, up to 3 million people will have diabetes by 2025, with the figure closer to 3.5 million by 2033. The impact of this for Australia... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185923 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185922&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078572%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Medical care has made a significant contribution to improvements in Aboriginal life expectancy in the NT, however, reductions in avoidable mortality from IHD and conditions amenable to health policy have been variable. Implications: The results highlight the need for ongoing investment in comprehensive programs incorporating appropriate health policy interventions and management of chronic diseases. PMID: 20078572 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185922 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185921&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078573%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: NT Aboriginal people experience high chronic disease mortality, however, mortality rates appear to be declining for diabetes, COPD and stroke. The impact of chronic disease on mortality is greater than previously reported by using a single underlying cause of death. The results highlight the importance of integrated chronic disease interventions. PMID: 20078573 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185921 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185920&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078574%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The high levels of reported gambling problems suggest that gambling is causing significant problems for Indigenous people. The multivariable adjusted associations indicate that gambling-related problems are intimately connected to a range of community contexts. Implications: Policies of intervention need to address broader social and environmental contexts that are intrinsically associated with gambling (and associated problems), in addition to public education in harm associated with gambling and provision of counselling services to assist problem gamblers. PMID: 20078574 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185920 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185919&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078575%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Compared with average-income Australian families, healthy food habits are a fiscal challenge to welfare-dependent families. Implications: These results provide a benchmark for economic and social policy analysis, and the influence disposable income has on prioritising healthy food habits. PMID: 20078575 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185919 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185918&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078576%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Infant formula powders contain lower levels of fluoride than previously found in Australia in 1996. Implications: This confirms that infants consume only a small amount of fluoride from milk-based powdered infant formula. Although soy-based infant formulas contain more fluoride than milk-based products, the levels still comply with national food standards. PMID: 20078576 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185918 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185917&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078577%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Molster C, Samanek A, Bower C, O'Leary P Abstract Objectives: Prior to the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification in September 2009, this study collected baseline data on folate awareness, knowledge of pregnancy-relevant public health messages and consumer behaviours in Western Australia. Methods: One thousand residents aged 18 years or older participated in a cross sectional telephone survey in September 2006. Respondents were recruited randomly from the electronic residential telephone directory. Results: Most respondents reported knowing little or nothing about folate (86%). Women of childbearing age were more likely than other adults to know the association between folate intake and birth defects (82% v 56%) but 41% did not know that folate should be consumed p... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185917 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185916&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078578%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tait P PMID: 20078578 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185916 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185915&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078579%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bolam B, Grills N PMID: 20078579 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185915 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185914&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078580%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20078580 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185914 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185913&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20078581 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185913 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185912&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078582%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20078582 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185912 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185911&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20078583%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 20078583 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185911 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3185911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876797&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811472%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thompson SC, Taylor KP PMID: 19811472 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876797 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876796&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811473%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Daly J PMID: 19811473 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876796 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876795&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811474%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: CPR in universities might be supported in the future through providing CPR training for researchers, employing additional community liaison staff, recognising community reports within the Australian research quality evaluation system Excellence in Research for Australia, adopting supportive policies within universities and provision of dedicated CPR funding. IMPLICATIONS: In the current Australian university context of competitive funding, further research into CPR nationally, alongside dedicated resources and policies are required to maximise the benefits of this approach. PMID: 19811474 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876795 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876794&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811475%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Baseline trends in fall injury outcome metrics highlight the severity and frequency of fall injuries before wide scale implementation of the Management Policy to Reduce Fall Injury Among Older People in NSW. IMPLICATIONS: Future use of these metrics will help to evaluate and monitor the progress of falls prevention in older people in NSW. They could also be adopted in other jurisdictions. PMID: 19811475 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876794 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876793&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811476%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Despite their recognised weaknesses, the Australian government uses broad geographical classifications as proxy measures of access to underpin significant rural health funding programs. This new index of access could provide a more equitable means for resource allocation. IMPLICATIONS: Significant government funding, aimed at improving health service access inequities in rural areas, could be better targeted by underpinning programs with our improved access measure. PMID: 19811476 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876793 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876792&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811477%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The standard of restorations provided by dental therapists was considered to be at least similar to that expected of a newly graduated dentist. IMPLICATIONS: Broadening the dental therapists scope of practice would create opportunities to design more flexible 'oral health' clinical teams enabling dentists to provide more complex procedures for patients most in need. This is significant in the public sector and rural areas where workforce shortages are most acute. PMID: 19811477 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876792 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876791&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811478%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Digital mammography is more expensive than film-screen mammography. Whether digital mammography represents good value for money depends on the eventual life-years and quality-adjusted life-years gained from the early cancer diagnosis. IMPLICATIONS: The evidence generated from this study has informed the allocation of public resources for the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer in Australia. PMID: 19811478 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876791 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876790&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811479%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The high prevalence of MSDs among these workers indicates that they are indeed in 'at risk' occupations. In each occupational group MSDs encompass a range of anatomical sites, however the overall pattern of MSDs differs by occupation. MSDs have a significant impact on activities at work and home. IMPLICATIONS: Primary and secondary prevention strategies should encompass a range of anatomical sites and specifically target different occupational groups. PMID: 19811479 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876790 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876789&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811480%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Anti-HCV prevalence was five times higher than predicted by the passive surveillance scheme and 20% of patients were unaware of their infection. Only one of these patients reported IDU. The evidence of HCV intersecting epidemics between developing and developed countries in Australia was strongly supported. IMPLICATIONS: The study provides a rational basis for targeted programs to identify asymptomatic HCV carriers who might benefit from the new antiviral treatment. PMID: 19811480 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876789 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876788&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811481%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The Human Tissue Act 2008 retains a strong consent requirement for organ procurement: organs may not be transplanted unless either the deceased or the family consents. We argue that organ availability could and should be increased by shifting from a model that requires consent to one that requires the absence of significant dissent. IMPLICATIONS: We recommend that New Zealand adopt either 1) an organ donation system similar to the existing system for ordering coronial post-mortems, or 2) a variant of the 'opt-out' system already in place in several other countries. PMID: 19811481 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876788 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876787&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811482%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pickering N PMID: 19811482 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876787 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876786&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811484%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Substantial socio-economic inequity exists in use of specialist and non-medical ambulatory care in Australia. This is likely to exacerbate existing health inequalities, but is potentially amenable to change. PMID: 19811484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876786 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876785&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A small proportion of refugee children arriving in NSW have access to comprehensive screening and assessment, in spite of significant health needs. There is variation in screening practices, and follow up is poor. There is a high pick up rate for diseases of personal and public health significance. IMPLICATIONS: There is a strong moral and public health imperative to provide appropriately resourced, culturally competent and comprehensive health care to optimise refugee children's wellbeing. PMID: 19811485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876785 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876784&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Strategies that aim to increase self-efficacy beliefs for fruit consumption may contribute to improving compliance with the recommended two or more servings daily. Together with strategies that give consideration to the social and cultural context and community level interventions (involving schools, churches and local community groups) they represent a holistic approach that is likely to be necessary for improving fruit consumption in high deprivation populations. PMID: 19811486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876784 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876783&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811487%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wardle J, Baranovic M OBJECTIVES: The economic implications of a lack of competition in the grocery retail sector are hotly contested. However, there are also significant health implications of such anti-competitive practices that seldom receive attention. This paper hopes to draw attention to the potential public health issues that arise as a result of lack of competition in the grocery retail sector. METHOD: Relevant supporting literature was reviewed to explore the possible effects of market concentration on various health outcomes. RESULTS: High retailer concentration may adversely affect affordability, accessibility, quality, and choice of healthy food options to consumers. In turn this has significant implications for public health. IMPLICATIONS: Unless these upstream fa... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876783 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876782&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811488%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Despite increases in STI notifications, most risk behaviours are decreasing in this group, possibly as a function of increased STI testing. Music festivals are a useful setting for monitoring behaviour trends within a sub-population of young people at relatively high risk of STIs. PMID: 19811488 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876782 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876781&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811489%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: When combined in a single formulation with sunscreen, the MPT provided by both high and low concentrations of DEET is not reduced. However, if sunscreen is reapplied over insect repellent, protection times can be reduced significantly. IMPLICATIONS: In areas of endemic mosquito-borne disease, the reapplication of a low concentration repellent and sunscreen formulation may provide the most effective protection from biting mosquitoes while minimising the risk of overexposure to DEET. PMID: 19811489 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876781 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876780&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811490%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Despite underestimating solarium numbers, regular audits of business listings can be a useful way of monitoring trends, particularly when more accurate figures are not available. Solarium numbers can decrease following a combination of negative publicity and legislation. IMPLICATIONS: To achieve and maintain predicted reductions in skin cancer incidence, mortality and costs to the health system, solarium legislation should be a priority for those states where it has not yet been introduced, accompanied by compliance monitoring and enforcement to ensure it is effective. PMID: 19811490 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876780 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876779&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19811492%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dunn M PMID: 19811492 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876779 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717142&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689586%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robinson P PMID: 19689586 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717142 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717141&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689587%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lowe JB PMID: 19689587 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717141 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717140&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689588%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mooney G, McIntyre D PMID: 19689588 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717140 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717139&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689589%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Solutions lie in rethinking the global economic system that we have relied upon over the past several decades and the global institutions that have led and fed off that global system - the IMF, the World Bank and so on. IMPLICATIONS: Public health practitioners need to look and act globally more often. They need to better recognise the links between global warming and the global financial crisis. How the latter is dealt with will determine whether the former can be resolved. It is in this global political economy arena that future action in public health lies. PMID: 19689589 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717139 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717138&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689590%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Bias is not an inevitable consequence of low control participation and depends on the association examined. Sensitivity analyses can assist in interpretation of results. PMID: 19689590 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717138 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717137&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689591%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The veracity of self-reported data is a challenge for studies of behavioural change. Our results indicate moderate to substantial agreement from life partners regarding individuals' self-reports for most of the behavioural risk items included in the 'Prudence Score'. This increases confidence that key aspects of diet and lifestyle can be assessed by self-report. IMPLICATIONS: The 'Prudence Score' potentially has wide application as a simple and robust tool for health promotion programs. PMID: 19689591 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717137 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717136&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689592%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Through data linkage, the increasing proportion of deaths not coded with a useable Indigenous status was shown to impact on Indigenous mortality statistics in Western Australia leading to an overestimate of improvements in life expectancy. Greater attention needs to be given to better identification and recording of Indigenous identifiers if real improvements in health status are to be demonstrated. A system that captures an individual's Indigenous status once and is reflected in all health and administrative data systems needs consideration within Australia. PMID: 19689592 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717136 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717135&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689593%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The best estimates of the frequency of hospital admissions for occupational injury underestimate the burden by around 32%. This is a substantial underestimate that has major implications for public policy, and highlights the need for further work on improving the quality and completeness of routine, administrative data sources for a more complete identification of work-related injuries. PMID: 19689593 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717135 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717134&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689594%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Despite not having experienced recent terrorism within Australia, perceived likelihood of an attack was higher than in comparable western countries. Marginalisation of migrant groups associated with perceived terrorism threat may be evident in the current findings. Implications: This baseline data will be useful to monitor changes in population perceptions over time and determine the impact of education and other preparedness initiatives. PMID: 19689594 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717134 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717133&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689595%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: This sample of homeless, substance-using adults experienced high levels of violence. People with poor mental health and regular psychostimulant users were at greater risk of victimisation. A longitudinal study to determine whether victimisation prolongs homelessness is warranted. Clinical staff working with homeless populations need to be aware of the likelihood of past and future victimisation and its effects on mental health. Homeless persons may benefit from learning to identify risk situations for victimisation and how to de-escalate potentially violent situations. PMID: 19689595 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717133 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717132&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689596%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: IRIDs are an under-recognised harm resulting from injecting drug use, but the economic burden of IRIDs in Australia are non-negligible. Research is needed to identify cost effective programs to reduce the clinical and economic burden caused by IRIDs, particularly to reduce hospitalisations due to IRIDs. IMPLICATIONS: General practitioners, clinicians and other health workers need to be alert to IRIDs in their injecting drug user clients to prevent progression to more serious disease and consequent elevation of the associated economic costs. PMID: 19689596 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717132 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717131&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689597%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Only one-third of women with infertility used hormonal and/or IVF treatment. Women with PCOS or endometriosis were the most proactive in having sought advice and used hormonal/IVF treatment. IMPLICATIONS: Raised awareness of age-related declining fertility is important for partnered women aged approximately 30 years to encourage pregnancy during their prime reproductive years and reduce the risk of infertility. PMID: 19689597 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717131 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717130&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689598%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The introduction of a large school-based vaccination program at short notice posed new challenges for the co-ordination and implementation. Not all schools supported the introduction of HPV vaccine, resulting in reduced access for some students. Negative media messages provided a strong platform for individuals who opposed vaccination. These factors may have contributed to the less-than-expected uptake of HPV vaccine. IMPLICATIONS: Historically, there has been high uptake of other vaccines given to adolescents. However, the introduction of HPV vaccine may have adversely affected the uptake of Hepatitis B vaccine, given concurrently in the school program. Further studies are needed to determine if this is likely to have a negative effect on the public perception of the value of... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717130 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717129&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689599%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Findings emphasise the long-term adverse effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy, including nicotine dependence in young adult offspring. IMPLICATIONS: Public health approaches should strengthen arguments for mothers to cease smoking during pregnancy in view of the long-term health implications for offspring, and reinforce measures to help smokers among pregnant women and women of childbearing age to stop. PMID: 19689599 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717129 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717128&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689600%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results reveal that Timor-Leste needs a more decentralised provision of healthcare through primary healthcare centres or integrated health services. Trained traditional healers, who are familiar with the difficult terrain and understand cultural contexts and barriers, can be used to improve uptake of public health services. An adult literacy and community health education program is needed to further improve the extremely poor health indicators in the country. IMPLICATIONS: Key lessons that emerged were the importance of understanding cultural mechanisms in areas of protracted conflict and the need for integrated health services in communities. PMID: 19689600 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717128 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717127&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689601%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study has generated consistent estimates of CHD incidence, prevalence, survival, case fatality and mortality for Māori in 2000-02. The inequality identified in CHD incidence calls for a renewed effort in primary prevention. The inequality in CHD case fatality calls for improvement in access for Māori to secondary care services. PMID: 19689601 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717127 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717126&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689602%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Therapeutic errors in the community are preventable and differ considerably between the CRU and Home settings. Implications: Prevention initiatives are indicated with particular attention to CRU staffing, training and procedural issues. PMID: 19689602 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717126 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2717125&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19689603%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lesjak M PMID: 19689603 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2717125 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2717125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650241&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630836%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robinson P PMID: 19630836 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650241 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650240&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630837%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Introduction of fluoridation of water supplies into communities with inadequate natural fluoride is a vital measure for improving the dental health of children living in remote NT communities. PMID: 19630837 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650240 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650239&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630838%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Uncertified divers are less regulated and breach more safe practices than certified divers. Implications: We recommend changes to existing regulations governing dives made from shore and private craft in WA, requiring that all divers be certified. PMID: 19630838 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650239 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650238&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630839%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The largest differential between Indigenous and non-Indigenous injury-related hospitalisations was for interpersonal violence, particularly for women. About half the excess morbidity from interpersonal violence among Indigenous people is due to factors associated with remote living. Implications: Culturally appropriate interventions that tackle a wide range of social and economic issues are needed to mitigate Indigenous interpersonal violence. PMID: 19630839 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650238 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650237&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630840%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: Criminal activity among regular IDUs in Australia is not restricted to a particular demographic group, and is a marker for riskier patterns of drug use, greater drug-related harm and psychological distress. Contact between IDUs and the criminal justice system provides opportunities for the delivery of targeted harm reduction messages, and for screening and diversion into appropriate treatment services. PMID: 19630840 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650237 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650236&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630841%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There were low levels of adherence to health behaviour recommendations for pregnancy in this sample. Implications: There is a clear need to develop and evaluate effective pregnancy behaviour interventions to improve primary prevention in maternal and infant health. Brief minimal contact interventions that can be delivered through primary care to create a greater primary prevention focus for maternal and infant health would be worth exploring. PMID: 19630841 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650236 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650235&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630842%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Poor knowledge about the timing, accessibility, action and side effects of EC may act as a barrier to its use in the event of unprotected sexual intercourse. Although EC has been available in Australia as a Schedule 3 medication since 2004, its availability from pharmacies is not well known, nor is access from other primary health care providers. Implications: The lack of knowledge about EC may lead to its underutilisation and underlines the need for future educational strategies about EC as well as the need for health professionals who provide contraceptive services to discuss EC with clients. Health promotion campaigns which are both general as well as gender-specific may improve overall community knowledge about this method of contraception. PMID: 19630842 [PubMed - in ... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650235 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650234&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630843%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The service this study was based on has the capability to see around 300 clients per year in a centre-based service or 200-250 clients per year in a home-based service. Based on the best available estimates of costs of falls, multidisciplinary falls prevention teams in the community targeting people at high risk of falls are worthwhile funding from a societal viewpoint. PMID: 19630843 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650234 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650233&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630844%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The reduction in the both prescription counts and DDD/1,000/day observed for combination asthma medicines, PPIs and statins, which all remained above co-payment thresholds, suggests the increase in PBS co-payments has affected utilisation of these subsidised medicines. The results indicate that increases in patient contributions particularly impact on concessional patients' ability to afford prescription medicines. PMID: 19630844 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650233 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650232&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630845%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The majority of Australian research on food marketing to children has focused on television advertising and exposure research. Research has consistently shown that the content of food marketing directed at children is predominately for unhealthy foods. There is a lack of research on the effects of food marketing, which would be valuable to inform policy. IMPLICATIONS: The development of a logical framework for food marketing research allows for the identification of research gaps and enables research priorities to be identified. PMID: 19630845 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650232 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650231&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630846%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: This snapshot demonstrates patchy research engagement between researchers and research users. Other academic groups were the most common partner for full engagement. In an evidence-based era, innovation in health research funding policy should be evaluated. As NHMRC embarks upon its 'Partnerships initiative' in 2009, we recommend a prospective approach to evaluation. PMID: 19630846 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650231 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650230&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630847%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Interdisciplinary studies are needed to gain realistic understanding of the dynamics of long-term impacts of long work hours/compressed work weeks, socio-cultural, motivational and environmental factors on the wellbeing of the workers and their families living in mining towns. Family counsellors and mental health professionals working in remote mining towns must take into consideration the likely negative impacts of work and community on individuals and families. PMID: 19630847 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650230 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650229&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630848%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Application of these strategies should reduce the risk of non-response and other biases that result from selective non-participation. Further randomised controlled trials of these and other strategies are required to strengthen the evidence base. PMID: 19630848 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650229 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650228&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630849%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The coding of Indigenous status in the Western Australia Hospital Morbidity Database since 2002 has improved. The data from earlier decades must be approached with more caution. Implications: The improved accuracy of identification of Indigenous status in the Western Australia Hospital Morbidity Database allows comparative studies of adult Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal population health outcomes to be undertaken with confidence. PMID: 19630849 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650228 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650227&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630850%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The associations in this sample are consistent with other data indicating Australia has successfully averted an epidemic of HIV among heterosexual IDUs. The absence of any significant associations between HIV positive sero-status and the injecting-related behaviours that increase vulnerability to BBV transmission suggests that HIV infection in this group may be related to sexual behaviours. In particular, the strong associations between homosexual males and psychostimulant injectors with HIV positive sero-status suggests that patterns of infection within this group reflect the epidemiology of HIV in Australia more generally, where men who have sex with men remain most vulnerable to infection. PMID: 19630850 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal ... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650227 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650226&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630851%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although rainfall, river height and mosquito abundance are significant factors in determining RR virus activity, there are regional differences in this relationship. Implications: The regional variability of RR virus activity drivers has been defined, and has implications for the forecasting of future activity in this part of SA. The models provided here can provide the foundation for an effective RR virus early warning system, but only if criteria for action, lines of responsibility and the resources required have been determined. PMID: 19630851 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650226 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650225&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630852%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The surveillance system might have worked by providing early notification of the outbreak. This may have prompted RPH to earlier investigate the potential outbreak and may have led to an earlier response. IMPLICATIONS: Surveillance of Emergency Department activity may be useful for early public health response. PMID: 19630852 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650225 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2650224&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19630853%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mackintosh S, Fryer C, Hill K PMID: 19630853 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2650224 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2650224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541551&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413850%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Daly J, Robinson P PMID: 19413850 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541551 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541550&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413851%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Living near the coast or River Murray in South Australia is associated with an increased risk of being diagnosed with melanoma. IMPLICATIONS: Melanoma prevention and acute care programs can be usefully targeted at persons living in coastal and riverine areas, where there is a significant excess of melanoma incidence. This target population is older than inland populations and will require interventions appropriate for aged communities. PMID: 19413851 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541550 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541549&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413852%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: The holistic approach (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) to healing and well-being, and the concept that individual, family and community are inseparable underpin Indigenous care-seeking behaviour. Further community-based research is needed to increase understanding of the needs of Indigenous people with cancer, and to guide policy and practice towards more supportive and effective care. PMID: 19413852 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541549 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541548&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413853%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Differences in use of health services are a more plausible explanation for higher mortality in rural than urban areas than differences in other factors. IMPLICATIONS: Older people may be the 'grey canaries' of the health system and may thus provide an 'early warning system' to policy makers and governments. PMID: 19413853 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541548 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541547&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413854%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Medication-based co-morbidity indices Rx-Risk-V and MDBI are valid measures of co-morbidity. However, Rx-Risk-V detects more comorbidity in the Australian elderly population and is likely to be a more suitable index to use in administrative datasets, particularly where studies include large numbers of outpatients. PMID: 19413854 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541547 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541546&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413855%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Well-conducted focus groups contribute good evidence for public health decision making. The challenges of conducting high-quality studies should not be underestimated, and must involve rigorous analysis of both interaction and content. PMID: 19413855 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541546 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541545&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413856%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The good utility of the AEC roll in household recruitment was associated with its coverage, accuracy and the ability to delimit the sampling frame according to the geographical area(s) and household characteristics of interest. Its use also allowed personalised contact to be made with potential survey participants by mail, contact that is not otherwise possible using existing telephone and on-line databases. Implications: The AEC database is a valuable resource for household recruitment in a diversity of health and environmental exposure surveys. PMID: 19413856 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541545 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541544&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413857%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS: People being assessed for entry to Licensed Boarding Houses are young with high levels of psychiatric illness, medical co-morbidity and drug and alcohol use. The Boarding House Screening Tool is effective in keeping people who are not approved out of Licensed Boarding Houses; however, even if approved this accommodation is short-term in the majority of cases. PMID: 19413857 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541544 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541543&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413858%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Television news coverage may contribute to public misconceptions regarding the associated health risks of smoking, limiting understanding about the many risks involved. Tobacco control advocates should seek to increase the newsworthiness of diseases in addition to lung cancer. IMPLICATIONS: While the Australian public is generally aware of the connection between lung cancer and tobacco, considerable misconception exists as to the broad range of tobacco-related mortality and disease. Given television's role as a key source of public information on health issues in Australia, such coverage can limit understanding about the many attributable risks involved. Tobacco control advocates need to find ways to improve the newsworthiness of tobacco related illness. PMID: 19413858 [Pub... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541543 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541542&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413859%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Smoking prevalence decreased among both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students between 1996 and 2005. IMPLICATIONS: Reductions in Indigenous students' tobacco use and intentions coincided with a period of increased tobacco control activity, suggesting that these activities may positively influence smoking behaviours. PMID: 19413859 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541542 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541541&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413860%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: These findings support the emphasis in the NHMRC guidelines on abstaining from alcohol during the adolescent years. Any drinking, even at the low-risk level, may not be appropriate in adolescence. However, refinements that could better capture the risk of adolescent drinking in women would be useful. PMID: 19413860 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541541 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541540&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413861%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: While there was good agreement between police officers and members of the public about strategies for reducing alcohol-related harm at licensed premises, licensees held divergent views about strategies within their control. Licensees were less likely than police and members of the public to agree they were responsible for reducing alcohol-related harm resulting from drinking at their premises. PMID: 19413861 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541540 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541539&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413862%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Literature reveals little consensus on the relationship between pet bird ownership and respiratory illness. IMPLICATIONS: Future studies should aim to clarify the spectrum of avian-related illnesses, and to direct the dissemination of public health information to clinicians and members of the public who keep birds as pets. PMID: 19413862 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541539 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541538&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413863%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Respondents employed in precarious arrangements were more likely to report being exposed to UWSA, even after adjustment for age and gender. Implications: Greater protections from UWSA are likely needed for precariously employed workers. PMID: 19413863 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541538 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541537&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413864%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study supports explanations that high male drowning rates result from more frequent exposure to water than females at high situational risk levels. IMPLICATIONS: Controlled studies are required to determine the role in drowning of overconfidence, swimming ability, surf experience, floatation devices and response to sea conditions. PMID: 19413864 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541537 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541536&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413865%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrates that physical activity reporting in the media has increased, but received less attention than obesity and tobacco. IMPLICATIONS: Physical activity advocates face the challenge of highlighting the newsworthiness of physical activity and raising the issue higher on the public agenda. PMID: 19413865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541536 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541535&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413866%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Craike MJ, Livingston PM, Botti M PMID: 19413866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541535 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541534&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413867%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hock RH PMID: 19413867 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541534 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2541533&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19413868%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: O'Donnell M, Scott D, Stanley F PMID: 19413868 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2541533 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2541533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218354&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236350%26dopt%3DAbstract Publication redundancy: a case of déjà vu or where have I read this before? Aust N Z J Public Health. 2009 Feb;33(1):3-4 Authors: Lowe J PMID: 19236350 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218354 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218353&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236351%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236351 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218353 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218352&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236352%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236352 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218352 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218351&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236353%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions and implications: The study found that social capital and its relationship to health differed for participants in rural and urban areas, and that there were also differences between the areas in associations with socioeconomic variables. Policies aiming to strengthen social capital in order to promote health need to be designed for specific settings and particular communities within these. PMID: 19236353 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218351 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218350&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236354%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Associations between compositional characteristics of disability, educational achievement and unemployment income and poorer self-reported health were shown. They suggested that area characteristics, with housing policies, may be contributing to differences in self-reported health at the neighbourhood level. Implications: The clustering of socio-economic disadvantage and health outcomes requires the integration of health and social support interventions that address the circumstances of people and places. PMID: 19236354 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218350 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218349&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236355%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Cumulative and compounding aspects of local environments that heighten feelings of insecurity and anxiety may be mechanisms through which places affect health. Implications: While the characteristics of populations are important determinants of health outcomes, the findings endorse the value of incorporating complementary place-based approaches for addressing mechanisms that contribute to health inequalities in local environments. PMID: 19236355 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218349 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218348&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236356%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: While we cannot prove that our trial design was responsible for the increased uptake of buprenorphine treatment in Victoria, we do show that design has been a neglected aspect of clinical trials in terms of enhancing post-trial uptake of the treatment being tested. Implications: Those interested in closing the 'know-do' gap between research and practice may wish to further explore this very promising lead. Imaginative linking of features known to enhance treatment uptake to pressing research questions may lead to new information on efficacy, as well as getting valuable drugs into the treatment system more rapidly. PMID: 19236356 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218348 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218347&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236357%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: It is arguable that Australian Governments have been discriminating against asylum seekers by withholding access on the grounds of their migration status, to health care and to the core determinants of health in this context. In so doing, Australia may have been in violation of its obligation to respect the right to health of this population. Implications: While the 'right to health' framework has much to offer public health, it is an undervalued and poorly understood discipline. The author argues for more education, research and advocacy around the intersection between heath and human rights. PMID: 19236357 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218347 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218346&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236358%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Acceptance of the metaphor sanctions humanly degrading inferences, policies and actions. Public health professionals therefore have a responsibility to challenge the political use of public health and associated metaphors. Implications: Substituting the existing metaphor for one that is more morally acceptable could help to redefine refugees and asylum seekers more positively and promote compassion in political leaders and the community. PMID: 19236358 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218346 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218345&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236359%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion and Implications: The practical guidelines suggested in this paper may assist public health researchers to conduct ethical health research that is planned and carried out in a culturally appropriate way and that will benefit urban Aboriginal people. While not intended to be prescriptive, we believe that the lessons learned in Victoria will be applicable to other urban Indigenous contexts around Australia. PMID: 19236359 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218345 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218344&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236360%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: More work is needed to establish an evidence base of Australian Indigenous child health and wellbeing that is founded on Indigenous values, knowledge and participation. Not withstanding the significant need to address issues of core morbidity and physical health for Indigenous children, more research addressing emotional and social health and wellbeing is required, as are research questions of importance to Indigenous children living in urban settings. PMID: 19236360 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218344 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218343&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236361%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Tobacco wholesale data provided a close estimate of sales data in these stores. Implications: This wholesale data could be used to monitor local trends in remote Indigenous tobacco consumption, facilitating the evaluation of the impact of tobacco control activities and informing future work to reduce Indigenous smoking and its harms. PMID: 19236361 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218343 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218342&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236362%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These findings confirm that routine mortality data have underestimated suicide mortality in Australia in recent years probably due to incomplete coroner data being available to ABS coders. Certain types of unintentional injury deaths have been over-estimated. Incomplete linkage of NCIS and ABS data in the source data used for this project complicates calculations of adjusted estimates and trends. PMID: 19236362 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218342 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218341&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236363%26dopt%3DAbstract Discussion: Our finding provides one indicator of the social impact of health care over this period. More importantly, that Pacific peoples seem to have benefited less than other ethnic groups calls for urgent explanation. Also, our finding that amenable causes account for about one quarter of current mortality disparities, clearly indicates that improvement in access to and quality of health care for disadvantaged groups could substantively reduce health inequalities. PMID: 19236363 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218341 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218340&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236364%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The health of young unemployed individuals during a time of low unemployment was poor when compared to both the general population and to unemployed people during a time of higher unemployment. Implications: Public health interventions must focus on improving the health of young unemployed people to support their engagement with and contribution to Australian society. PMID: 19236364 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218340 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218339&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236365%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Socio-economic hardship, interpersonal isolation and personal withdrawal were significantly and independently associated with major depression in this population of gay men. Implications: The study provides further evidence of health inequity affecting gay men in Australia. Structural health promotion approaches focused on homophobia and discrimination, as well as community-engaged primary health care responses are called for to mitigate this inequity. PMID: 19236365 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218339 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218338&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236366%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The very low personal risk perception for HPV, particularly among women who have female and male sexual partners, suggests the need for targeted education for this group regarding HPV transmission and prevention. Implications: Health promotion regarding HPV should be broadened to specifically include information about HPV as an STI between women. PMID: 19236366 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218338 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218337&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236367%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236367 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218337 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218336&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236368%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee DM, Fairley CK, Owen L, Horvath L, Chen MY PMID: 19236368 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218336 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218335&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236369%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yu XQ, O'Connell D, Armstrong B PMID: 19236369 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218335 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218334&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236370%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bonevski B, Walsh RA, Paul CL PMID: 19236370 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218334 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218333&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236371%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236371 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218333 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218332&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236372%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236372 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218332 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2218331&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19236373%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19236373 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2218331 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2218331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042347&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076737%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Robinson P, Daly J PMID: 19076737 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042347 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042346&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076738%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Daube M PMID: 19076738 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042346 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042345&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076739%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Migration of Pacific Island health professionals to Australia and New Zealand is very high and contributes to the shortage of health workers in Pacific Island countries. Implications: Australia and New Zealand are encouraged to actively address the issue in collaboration with Pacific Island partners with a number of solutions proposed. PMID: 19076739 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042345 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042344&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076740%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: The reconstruction of OTDs' identities and mediating beyond predictable barriers to cultural engagement contributes significantly not only to OTDs' integration and, to a lesser extent, their retention, but also to maximising effective communication across cultural domains. Implications: Retention of OTDs working in Indigenous health contexts rests on a combination of OTDs' capacity to adapt culturally and professionally to this complex environment, and of effective strategies to support them. PMID: 19076740 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042344 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042343&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076741%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The results of this study demonstrate that first-trimester TOP services are relatively difficult to access for over one-sixth of the women in New Zealand. PMID: 19076741 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042343 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042342&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076742%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The density of non-core food advertisements within 500 m of primary schools, and the potential for repeated exposure of children to soft drink and alcoholic beverage advertisements in particular, highlights the need for outdoor food marketing policy intervention. Implications: Outdoor advertising is an important food marketing tool that should be considered in future debates on regulation of food marketing to children. PMID: 19076742 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042342 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042341&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076743%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barton CA, Dobson A, Treloar SA, McClintock C, McFarlane AC The Australian Government has supported the establishment of a Deployment Health Surveillance Program for the Australian Defence Force. Although some health screening mechanisms already exist for Australian Defence Force personnel, until now health data have been used largely for clinical management at an individual level and have not been aggregated to identify trends in health and risk factors in the shorter or longer term. We identify challenges for and potential benefits of health surveillance in the military context, describe features of the Program and progress to date. Retrospective and cross-sectional projects based on deployments to the Near North Area of Influence since 1997 are under way. A planned prospect... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042341 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042340&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076744%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions:The measurement properties of this modified self-administered physical activity survey are similar to those reported for the original computer assisted telephone interview survey. Implications: This modified version of the Active Australia survey is suitable for use in self-administered format. PMID: 19076744 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042340 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042339&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076745%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: We present a simple and reliable method for correcting true prevalence of overweight and obesity from self-reported data. Implications: In order to get realistic estimates of overweight and obesity in Australia, either measured height and weight data should be collected directly, or equations to correct for self report error should be used. PMID: 19076745 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042339 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042338&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076746%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: Intermediate endpoints are respected in other public health areas: reductions in risk factors such as high blood cholesterol or smoking are acceptable study endpoints for research aimed at reducing heart disease or lung cancer. Likewise, practical endpoints can be valuable in studies investigating interventions to reduce identified and potential intermediate risk factors for obesity, such as soft drink consumption. Implications: Reduced obesity is the global aim but obesity is not caused by one exposure and will not be solved by a single modality intervention. A wider debate about endpoint selection may assist research which identifies individual building blocks of obesity prevention in the same way as individual gene mapping contributed to the Human Genome Project. PMID: 1... Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042338 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042337&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076747%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This study makes visible the burden of disease and reach of public health interventions within a largely Indigenous regional prisoner population. Our study demonstrates that the additional risks associated with being Indigenous remain in a regional Australian prison but also shows that interventions can be delivered equitably to Indigenous and non-Indigenous inmates. Implications: Ongoing monitoring of prisoner health is critical to take advantage of opportunities to improve public health interventions with timely STI and BBV screening and increased vaccinations rates. PMID: 19076747 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042337 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042336&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076748%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion and implications: The Tiwi Sexual Health Program was accompanied by a significant reduction in STI rates between 2002 and 2005. This model of a comprehensive sexual health program with a dedicated co-ordinator located within a Primary Health Care service can be recommended as an effective approach to address high rates of STIs in remote Indigenous community settings. PMID: 19076748 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042336 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042335&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076749%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion: This nationwide mass media cessation campaign developed to deliver a cessation message to indigenous people was received positively by Māori smokers and their whānau and played a role in prompting quit attempts. Implications: Social marketing campaigns have an important role as part of a tobacco control program to reduce high smoking prevalence among Māori and inequalities in health outcomes between Māori and other New Zealanders. PMID: 19076749 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042335 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042334&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076750%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion. The extension of life expectancy is associated with increased duration of life lived with dementia. As females live longer than males, they experience a greater impact of dementia. PMID: 19076750 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042334 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042333&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076751%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion:A large proportion of working men and women leave the workforce by 12 months following a diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Factors correlated with work cessation after colorectal cancer appear different for men and women. Implications:A better understanding of how cancer affects working adults and contributes to unwanted work cessation is required to identify individuals who may benefit from occupational rehabilitation programs. PMID: 19076751 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042333 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042332&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076752%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schultz R, Romanes F, Krause V PMID: 19076752 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042332 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042331&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076753%26dopt%3DAbstract Why nurse practitioners and dental therapists are necessary for rural and remote Australia as well as suburban practices and A&E units. Aust N Z J Public Health. 2008 Dec;32(6):576-7 Authors: Radford AJ PMID: 19076753 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042331 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042330&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076754%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Finch CF, Poulos RG PMID: 19076754 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042330 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042329&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076755%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hetzel BS, Dwyer T PMID: 19076755 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042329 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042328&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076756%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: De Bortoli L PMID: 19076756 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042328 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042327&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076757%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Turin TC, Rumana N, Kita Y, Nakamura Y, Ueshima H PMID: 19076757 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042327 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042326&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076758%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chaouachi K PMID: 19076758 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042326 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042325&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076759%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076759 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042325 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042324&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076760%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076760 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042324 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042323&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076761%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076761 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042323 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042322&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076762%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076762 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042322 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042321&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076763%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076763 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042321 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2042320&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19076764%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19076764 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2042320 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2042320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1993309&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19024890%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19024890 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1993309 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1993309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921997&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18959539%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Daly J, Robinson P PMID: 18959539 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921997 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1921997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921996&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18959540%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: With the high predictive accuracy, the WA HMD can be used with confidence to monitor trends in the epidemiology of in-hospital HF patients. PMID: 18959540 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921996 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1921996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921995&cid=s_37565_46_f&fid=37565&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18959541%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusion and implications: Winters in Australia are mild but winter increases in HF and CVD are a significant problem. Increased blood pressure and lack of vitamin D in winter are the most likely causes of the increase. Reducing exposure to cold, particularly in the elderly, should reduce the number of winter CVD deaths in Australia. PMID: 18959541 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health) Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921995 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1921995