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View article: P-86. Utility of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Detecting Pathogens Causing Orthopedic and ENT Infections
P-86. Utility of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing in Detecting Pathogens Causing Orthopedic and ENT Infections Open
Background Traditional methods such as gram stain and cultures are recommended to identify pathogens from patient specimens. Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing (mNGS) is a new attractive technology to detect occult infections, that doe…
View article: 0536 Impact of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Clinical Outcomes in Older Veterans with Comorbid COPD and OSA: An Update
0536 Impact of Positive Airway Pressure Therapy on Clinical Outcomes in Older Veterans with Comorbid COPD and OSA: An Update Open
Introduction Cognitive impairment in older Veterans is an independent predictor of subsequent mortality and disability. Pilot data indicate that patients with OSA-COPD Overlap Syndrome (OVS) may have reduced sleep quality, cognitive functi…
View article: Patterns of discretionary food intake among Australian children and their association with socio‐demographic, lifestyle, and adiposity measures
Patterns of discretionary food intake among Australian children and their association with socio‐demographic, lifestyle, and adiposity measures Open
Aim Australian children consume 35% of energy from discretionary food and beverages which increases their risk of non‐communicable diseases like type 2 diabetes. Despite this concerning statistic, broad analysis of the profile of discretio…
View article: Development and validation of a prognostic 40-day mortality risk model among hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Development and validation of a prognostic 40-day mortality risk model among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 Open
Objectives The development of a prognostic mortality risk model for hospitalized COVID-19 patients may facilitate patient treatment planning, comparisons of therapeutic strategies, and public health preparations. Methods We retrospectively…
View article: Balanced carbohydrate ratios are associated with improved diet quality in Australia: A nationally representative cross-sectional study
Balanced carbohydrate ratios are associated with improved diet quality in Australia: A nationally representative cross-sectional study Open
Background Carbohydrate quality influences major health outcomes; however, the best criteria to assess carbohydrate quality remain unknown. Objective The objectives were to: i) evaluate whether a diet that meets a carbohydrate ratio (simpl…
View article: Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 21/2021
Graphisches Inhaltsverzeichnis: Angew. Chem. 21/2021 Open
Consideration of the energetic materials in arecent Research Article in this journal and some other newly synthesized pro-mising compounds shows that the variation between the available methods of calculation is surprisingly high.The value…
View article: Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides
Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides Open
These data demonstrate the capacity for nutraceutical collagen peptides to promote cutaneous wound closure in vitro, at pharmacologically achievable concentrations in vivo, thereby offering a potential novel therapeutic strategy for the ma…
View article: Carbohydrate Quality Metrics and Their Association with Population Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality in Australia
Carbohydrate Quality Metrics and Their Association with Population Nutrient Intakes and Diet Quality in Australia Open
OBJECTIVES: Carbohydrate (CHO) quality is important for health, yet it is unclear how to best define CHO quality. The aim of this study was to investigate whether diets that meet one of three CHO quality ratios, that include a combination …
View article: Measuring two proteins to help assess which melanomas are most likely to spread
Measuring two proteins to help assess which melanomas are most likely to spread Open
Melanoma is the most deadly skin cancer, with a worldwide incidence that increases year on year. A major unmet need is the discovery of means through which to identify patients with early stage melanoma at high risk of disease progression,…
View article: Vegetable intake in Australian children and adolescents: the importance of consumption frequency, eating occasion and its association with dietary and sociodemographic factors
Vegetable intake in Australian children and adolescents: the importance of consumption frequency, eating occasion and its association with dietary and sociodemographic factors Open
Objective: We aimed to profile vegetable consumption and its association with dietary and sociodemographic factors. Design: Secondary analysis of a nationally representative nutrition survey. ‘Vegetables’ refers to non-discretionary ‘veget…
View article: Milk and Dairy Foods Improve Nutrient Intakes Among Children in Australia, Russia and the US (P18-097-19)
Milk and Dairy Foods Improve Nutrient Intakes Among Children in Australia, Russia and the US (P18-097-19) Open
View article: Epidermal autophagy and beclin 1 regulator 1 and loricrin: a paradigm shift in the prognostication and stratification of the American Joint Committee on Cancer stage I melanomas
Epidermal autophagy and beclin 1 regulator 1 and loricrin: a paradigm shift in the prognostication and stratification of the American Joint Committee on Cancer stage I melanomas Open
BACKGROUND: Despite the recent update to the AJCC staging criteria for melanoma, this system is still unable to identify truly high-risk stage I tumour subsets. OBJECTIVE: To determine clinical utility of combined epidermal AMBRA1/Loricrin…
View article: 122 AMBRA1 and SQSTM1; Prognostic and surgical excision biomarkers for cSCC
122 AMBRA1 and SQSTM1; Prognostic and surgical excision biomarkers for cSCC Open
View article: Discretionary intake among Australian adults: prevalence of intake, top food groups, time of consumption and its association with sociodemographic, lifestyle and adiposity measures
Discretionary intake among Australian adults: prevalence of intake, top food groups, time of consumption and its association with sociodemographic, lifestyle and adiposity measures Open
Objective To profile discretionary food and beverage (DF) consumption among Australian adults. Design Cross-sectional analysis. Dietary and sociodemographic data were used to profile DF intake. Prevalence of DF consumption, DF servings (1 …
View article: Breakfast Choice Is Associated with Nutrient, Food Group and Discretionary Intakes in Australian Adults at Both Breakfast and the Rest of the Day
Breakfast Choice Is Associated with Nutrient, Food Group and Discretionary Intakes in Australian Adults at Both Breakfast and the Rest of the Day Open
Breakfast choice is correlated with daily nutrient intakes, but this association may not be solely explained by the breakfast meal. We profiled breakfast consumer groups among Australian adults and compared the role that breakfast versus t…
View article: Integrated analysis for sustainable regional development: Northern Australia. A methods report supporting the key project insights
Integrated analysis for sustainable regional development: Northern Australia. A methods report supporting the key project insights Open
View article: Dietary Fibre Intake in Australia. Paper II: Comparative Examination of Food Sources of Fibre among High and Low Fibre Consumers
Dietary Fibre Intake in Australia. Paper II: Comparative Examination of Food Sources of Fibre among High and Low Fibre Consumers Open
Intakes of dietary fibre in Australia are lower than recommended. An understanding of food choices associated with fibre intake can help to inform locally relevant dietary interventions that aim to increase its consumption. This study aime…
View article: Dietary Fibre Intake in Australia. Paper I: Associations with Demographic, Socio-Economic, and Anthropometric Factors
Dietary Fibre Intake in Australia. Paper I: Associations with Demographic, Socio-Economic, and Anthropometric Factors Open
Dietary fibre is important for regular laxation and reduces chronic disease risk. The National Health and Medical Research Council outlines daily fibre intake targets, yet the proportion of the population that meets these targets is unknow…
View article: Weekday snacking prevalence, frequency, and energy contribution have increased while foods consumed during snacking have shifted among Australian children and adolescents: 1995, 2007 and 2011–12 National Nutrition Surveys
Weekday snacking prevalence, frequency, and energy contribution have increased while foods consumed during snacking have shifted among Australian children and adolescents: 1995, 2007 and 2011–12 National Nutrition Surveys Open
Snacking is a prominent dietary pattern that has increased over time in frequency and energy contribution. Foods and beverages consumed during snacking occasions include a mix of core foods and discretionary foods, and while the contributi…
View article: Breakfast and Breakfast Cereal Choice and Its Impact on Nutrient and Sugar Intakes and Anthropometric Measures among a Nationally Representative Sample of Australian Children and Adolescents
Breakfast and Breakfast Cereal Choice and Its Impact on Nutrient and Sugar Intakes and Anthropometric Measures among a Nationally Representative Sample of Australian Children and Adolescents Open
There is limited evidence in Australia that compares the nutritional impact of a breakfast cereal breakfast to a non-cereal breakfast, and includes the type of cereal. This study investigated the impact of breakfast choice and the total su…
View article: Identifying Eating Occasion-Based Opportunities to Improve the Overall Diets of Australian Adolescents
Identifying Eating Occasion-Based Opportunities to Improve the Overall Diets of Australian Adolescents Open
Adolescents in Australia have a poor dietary intake, leading to large numbers of them being at risk for inadequate intake of micronutrients, and excessive intake of less healthful dietary components. This study examined dietary intakes at …
View article: Which eating occasions can improve the diets of 14–18 year olds in Australia?
Which eating occasions can improve the diets of 14–18 year olds in Australia? Open
View article: The Cross-Sectional Association between Consumption of the Recommended Five Food Group “Grain (Cereal)”, Dietary Fibre and Anthropometric Measures among Australian Adults
The Cross-Sectional Association between Consumption of the Recommended Five Food Group “Grain (Cereal)”, Dietary Fibre and Anthropometric Measures among Australian Adults Open
The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommended “grain (cereal)” core food group includes both refined and whole grain foods, but excludes those that are discretionary (i.e., cakes). We investigated the association between daily serves from …
View article: Adult snacking in Australia: Understanding who, what, when and how much
Adult snacking in Australia: Understanding who, what, when and how much Open
View article: Discretionary intake among adults: Top foods, time of consumption and association with sex, weight and socio-economic status
Discretionary intake among adults: Top foods, time of consumption and association with sex, weight and socio-economic status Open