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Role of cancer associated adipocytes (CAA) and tumour associated collagen structures (TACS) in breast cancer cell invasion and metastasis
In post-menopausal breast cancer, obesity is related to invasive tumours that are resistant to chemotherapy and have a poor outcome. Recent research has revealed that adipocytes co-cultured with breast cancer cells ...
Scoping for RNA biomarkers in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem worldwide and a significant issue in New Zealand. Treatment for patients with CRC is morbid and costly, involving a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. ...
Exploring senior secondary health education in Aotearoa New Zealand: A cabinet of curiosities
Senior secondary Health Education in Aotearoa New Zealand is somewhat of a curiosity: Often misunderstood and certainly under-researched. The school subject is uniquely placed internationally; one which can contribute to ...
Predicting the Response to Radiotherapy for Rectal Cancer
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To investigate predictors of pathological response to radiotherapy for rectal cancer by reviewing the evidence, exploring clinicopathological predictors in a local cohort and investigating markers of oxidative stress ...
An exploration of the experiences of registered nurses working in aged residential care facilities regarding interRAI: A qualitative research design
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An exploration of the experiences of registered nurses’ working in aged residential care facilities regarding interRAI: A qualitative research design.
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To assess the experiences of RNs’ working in aged ...
Application of second and third generation sequencing in pharmacogenetics
The next generation sequencing technologies have advanced pharmacogenetics by enabling rapid assessment of the entire exome or even whole genome for associations between variants or gene regions with drug response. Third ...
Same same, but different? Cycling and e-scootering in a rapidly changing urban transport landscape
This paper explores whether e-scooters can be considered similar to cycling in terms of their demographic appeal and skills required. Building on a social practices approach, we hypothesise that e-scootering and urban ...
What influences people who have experienced a major depressive episode to take part in therapy?
Major depression is a common and serious mood disorder which has a high rate of relapse and impacts significantly on individuals, their families and society. Depression is one of the highest contributors to the worlds ...
Negotiating intimate relationships: A study of black African women in New Zealand
Women of Black African descent are often depicted as powerless and unable to negotiate for what they want in intimate relationships. Their constraint has been attributed to deeply ingrained cultural beliefs that disadvantage ...
After Mastectomy – Inpatient Experience of Women in New Zealand: A Qualitative Study.
This qualitative descriptive study explored the experiences of 10 women post-operatively following mastectomy surgery for breast cancer. The setting was an acute surgical ward in a large tertiary hospital in a New Zealand ...