Dunedin School of Medicine
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Recent Deposits
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The impact of the rural hospital medicine vocational scope on the Hokianga Health service
Introduction and Aim Rural Hospital Medicine was recognised in New Zealand as a vocational scope of medical practice in 2008. The intention was to provide recognised standards of training and professional development for ... -
Cognitive functioning of patients who develop delirium after cardiac surgery
In the present study the cognitive outcomes of cardiac surgery were examined in patients who did or did not develop delirium early post-operatively. The study expanded on previous research by investigating: (1) the ... -
Identifying Nutritional Concerns and Dietary Support Requirements for Patients with Neuroendocrine Tumours
Background: Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) are a diverse group of cancerous tumours arising from cells of the neuroendocrine system. NETs are often reported in the literature as rare tumours, however their prevalence is ... -
Assessment of occupational noise-induced hearing loss for ACC: A practical guide for otolaryngologists
The guideline includes summaries of ACC-commissioned systematic literature reviews on key aspects of ONIHL, and references to resources to assist you to provide robust, evidence- based reports. Background information on ... -
HPV 16 E6/E7 expressing microparticles alter functional phenotype of Langerhans cell-like cells
High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections can lead to the development of cervical cancer, the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. High-risk HPV type 16 (HPV16) is responsible for over 50% of cervical cancers ... -
The impact of leptospirosis in northern Tanzania
Leptospirosis is an underappreciated cause of human illness and livestock production loss in the tropics. Our understanding of the burden of disease, reservoirs and sources of human infection, and the performance of ... -
Health and wellbeing of under-five year olds in New Zealand 2017
In this report the New Zealand Child and Youth Epidemiology Service (NZCYES) provides data and information to contribute to the effective planning and funding of services to improve, promote and protect the health and ... -
Acceptability of HPV self-sampling tests: Talanoa with women and health workers in Samoa
Cervical cancer is recognised as a leading cause of mortality amongst women in the Pacific Region. Samoa does not have a national cervical cancer screening programme and currently performs any screening opportunistically. ... -
Making health easier: Reducing inequalities in child health through addressing low health literacy
Background: Low health literacy is a major contributor to disparities in child health outcomes between different population groups and a powerful mediator of the social determinants of health. This review aimed to identify ... -
Child Poverty Monitor 2018: Technical Report
Each and every child has the right to grow up to be healthy, strong, well-educated and capable of contributing to their community and wider society, as demonstrated in every international agreement to recognise and protect ... -
The presence of ∆133p53 and ∆40p53 in metastatic brain tumours: evidence for further enquiries
Metastatic brain tumours are becoming more prevalent as individuals with primary cancers receive improved treatment and live longer. These brain tumours are difficult to treat and are often left undiagnosed. This study ... -
Investigating the Effects of Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation on Cancer Immunotherapy
Cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and is responsible for approximately one third of all deaths. Due to various factors, including unhealthy life style choices and an aging population, the number of new ... -
Methylated Circulating Tumour DNA in Myeloma
Myeloma is an incurable malignancy of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Improvements in myeloma treatment have highlighted the need for more sensitive non-invasive measures of residual disease. Circulating tumour DNA in the ... -
“It’s all about Communication”– An Intervention to Minimise Patient Perpetrated Aggression for Healthcare Support Workers: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
Background Workplace violence is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore as it has become a significant problem within the healthcare sector. In New Zealand, much of the day-to-day care of people with challenging ... -
Health promotion planning and evaluation in public health units in New Zealand
An ageing population, increasing rates of chronic disease, along with growing inequities in health status, and rising costs in health care and treatments are all placing a strain on the New Zealand health system. Combine ... -
Exploiting the Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia DNA Methylation Profile to Detect a Novel Population of Fetal Lymphocytes
Introduction: Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is a disease that originates before birth and results from the proliferation of neoplastic lymphoid precursor cells in the bone marrow. In the majority of cases ... -
Dietary intake in irritable bowel syndrome and its effect on the microbiota
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition which affects ~11% of the population worldwide. It is heterogeneous in presentation and underlying pathophysiology which has led to difficulties finding ... -
Early childhood caries (ECC): A Waikato-Tainui Kaupapa Maaori approach to reducing chronic illness dental decay amongst tamariki and mokopuna “He awa o Mokopuna oranga niho”
Early childhood caries (ECC) are a significant health concern for Indigenous Maaori children in Aotearoa New Zealand. In an effort to address the significant impact of ECC on the health of Indigenous children, the Health ... -
Risk factors for Staphylococcus capitis pulsotype NRCS-A colonisation among premature neonates, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dunedin Hospital
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CONS) are the most common cause of bloodstream infections in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). S. capitis, a species of CONS, has recently emerged as a common cause of neonatal disease, ...