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Patterns of acute watery diarrhea in Fiji: understanding the implications for water and sanitation services Open

Suliasi Mekerusa Batikawai, Nicholas J. Osborne, Phu Do, Toga Vosataki, Vimal Deo , et al. · 2025

Connecting the Dots: Systems Thinking Highlights the Role of the Environment Sector in One Health Operationalization Open

Alana Hansen, Anne‐Lise Chaber, Simon Reid, Adriana Milazzo · 2025

With One Health (OH) encompassing a holistic view of the interrelated health of humans, animals and environment, strategies based on OH approaches are gaining momentum in the prevention of emerging and re‐emerging infectious diseases. OH i…

A comparison of two open-source methods for molecular phylogenetic analysis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV): Hypothesis testing using Phylogenetics (HyPhy) and Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA) Open

Craig B. Davis, Simon Reid, Charles F. Gilks · 2025

We compared two widely used methods for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) molecular phylogenetic analysis (MPA) - Hypothesis testing using Phylogenetics (HyPhy) and Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA) – to consider which could…

High prevalence of Clostridioides difficile in retail garden products from two Australian states Open

Jessica M. Chisholm, Craig A. Bell, Molly Lattin, Su‐Chen Lim, Simon Reid , et al. · 2025

Residential greenspace indicators and metabolic syndrome in the UK Biobank Cohort: mediation through behavioural, environmental, social and biomarker pathways Open

Chinonso Christian Odebeatu, Darsy Darssan, Charlotte Roscoe, Simon Reid, Nicholas J. Osborne · 2025

Our findings suggest that exposure to higher residential greenspace may lower the odds of MetS through multiple pathways, but the health benefits vary by greenspace indicator.

Human leptospirosis in the central division of Fiji: a retrospective epidemiological study Open

Sakopo'Aonga-ki-Vavau Vaka'uta, Kolosa Matebalavu, Anaseini Ratu, Ramneek Goundar, Aalisha Sahukhan , et al. · 2025

Background Leptospirosis is a major cause of human disease in Fiji. However, the epidemiology is poorly defined. This study was conducted to determine the epidemiology of human leptospirosis in the Central Division and to characterize the …

Expert-derived recommendations for designing and facilitating tabletop crisis exercises: A Delphi study Open

Keira Wallace, Alexander K. Bollfrass, Owen Cooper, Daniel Epstein, Steven Forrest , et al. · 2025

Advancing adoptability and sustainability of digital prediction tools for climate-sensitive infectious disease prevention and control Open

Dung Phung, Felipe J. Colón‐González, Daniel M. Weinberger, Vinh Bui, Son Nghiem , et al. · 2025

Few forecasting models have been translated into digital prediction tools for prevention and control of climate-sensitive infectious diseases. We propose a 3-U (useful, usable, and used) research framework for advancing the adoptability an…

Referee report. For: Empowering Global AMR Research Community: Interactive GIS dashboards for AMR data analysis and informed decision-making [version 3; peer review: 1 approved with reservations, 4 not approved] Open

Simon Reid · 2025

The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank Open

Chinonso Christian Odebeatu, Darsy Darssan, Joana Revez, Charlotte Roscoe, Phu Cong , et al. · 2024

We found positive associations between greenspace quartiles and serum 25(OH)D categories. This has implications for greening policies aimed at reducing vitamin D deficiency through controlled sun exposure.

Are we doing enough to control infection risk in Australian small animal veterinary practice? Findings from a mixed methods study Open

Angela Willemsen, Rowland N. Cobbold, Justine S. Gibson, Kathryn Wilks, Simon Reid · 2024

Background Managing risk effectively within small animal veterinary practice is integral for staff, patient and client safety. Veterinary personnel are exposed to many risks, including bites, scratches, sharps injuries and exposure to zoon…

Traditional African Vegetables Knowledge Translation: A Scoping Review Open

Meab Clara Mdimi, Benjamin Dent, Simon Reid, Jeremia Makindara, Preetha Thomas · 2024

Traditional African vegetables (TAVs) are an important component of an ecologically sustainable approach to addressing food and nutrition security in Africa. This review aims to identify the scope of the knowledge translation literature th…

Patterns of Acute Watery Diarrhea in Fiji: Understanding the Implications for Water and Sanitation Services Open

Suliasi Mekerusa Batikawai, Nicholas J. Osborne, Phu Do, Toga Vosataki, Vimal Deo , et al. · 2024

Background: Diarrheal disease, including acute watery diarrhea (AWD), is a persistent global health challenge due to unsafe water and sanitation. Understanding the context-specific epidemiological features of AWD is a crucial first step to…

Traditional African Vegetables Knowledge Translation: A Scoping Review Open

Meab Clara Mdimi, Preetha Thomas, Simon Reid, Dent Benjamin, Jeremia Makindara · 2024

Traditional African vegetables (TAV) are an important component of an ecologically sustainable approach to addressing food and nutrition security in Africa (countries?). This review aims to identify the scope of the knowledge translation l…

The role of greenspace in vitamin D status: cross-sectional, observational evidence from the UK Biobank Open

Nicholas J. Osborne, Darsy Darssan, Joana Revez, Charlotte Roscoe, Phu Do , et al. · 2024

Greenspace and risk of obesity-related cancer in the UK Biobank cohort: An analysis of private residential gardens and other greenspace types Open

Chinonso Christian Odebeatu, Darsy Darssan, Charlotte Roscoe, Muktar Beshir Ahmed, Simon Reid , et al. · 2024

Increased exposure to private residential gardens may lower the risk of being diagnosed with obesity-related cancer, particularly breast and uterine cancer. Future studies might move beyond considering greenspace quantity to explore functi…

Policy, practice, and prediction: model-based approaches to evaluating N. gonorrhoeae antibiotic susceptibility test uptake in Australia Open

Phu Cong, Yibeltal Alemu Assefa, Suliasi Mekerusa Batikawai, Megbaru Alemu Abate, Simon Reid · 2024

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a significant threat to global health with Neisseria gonorrhoea emerging as a key pathogen of concern. In Australia, the Australian Gonococcal Surveillance Program (AGSP) plays a critica…

Expert-derived recommendations for designing and facilitating tabletop crisis exercises: A Delphi study Open

Keira Wallace, Alex Bollfrass, Owen Cooper, Daniel Epstein, Steven Forrest , et al. · 2024

Crises are destabilising, and crisis exercises are one of the core ways that organisations and governments prepare. Not all crisis exercises achieve their goals, and determining how to design them well is difficult to test experimentally. …

A ‘training of trainers’ programme for operational research: increasing capacity remotely Open

Angela Willemsen, Eskinder Wolka, Yibeltal Assefa, Simon Reid · 2024

A hybrid model (face-to-face and video platform) for OR training was implemented. Managing contextual challenges such as information technology were managed easily by programme staff. Translating course requirements at a management level p…

Expert-Derived Recommendations for Designing and Facilitating Tabletop Crisis Exercises: A Delphi Study Open

Keira Wallace, Alexander Bollfrass, Owen Cooper, Daniel Epstein, Steven Forrest , et al. · 2024

Identification of a One Health Intervention for Brucellosis in Jordan Using System Dynamics Modelling Open

Haitham Taha, Carl Smith, Jo Durham, Simon Reid · 2023

Brucellosis occurs because of a complex multisector system involving the interplay between animal production and human behavior. A better understanding of transmission dynamics helps pinpoint the most effective interventions to reduce huma…

Strengthening antimicrobial resistance surveillance systems: a scoping review Open

Phu Cong, Yibeltal Assefa, Suliasi Mekerusa Batikawai, Simon Reid · 2023

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global public health crisis. Surveillance is a fundamental component in the monitoring and evaluation of AMR mitigation endeavours. The primary aim of the scoping review is to identi…

Qualitative Causal Loop Diagram: One Health Model Conceptualizing Brucellosis in Jordan Open

Haitham Taha, Jo Durham, Carl Smith, Simon Reid · 2023

Background: Brucellosis is a serious public health problem distributed worldwide. Jordan has one of the highest incidences of brucellosis globally, mostly caused by infection with Brucella melitensis, which is associated with small, rumina…

An analysis of Australia’s national action plan on antimicrobial resistance using a governance framework Open

Phu Cong, Yibeltal Assefa, Simon Reid · 2023

Aim Antimicrobial resistance is a global health crisis which undermines the effectiveness of current modern therapeutics against microbial infections and demands effective governance at all levels to effectively address the challenge. The …

Enhancing Insights into Australia’s Gonococcal Surveillance Programme through Stochastic Modelling Open

Phu Cong, Yibeltal Assefa Alemu, Simon Reid · 2023

Continued surveillance of antimicrobial resistance is critical as a feedback mechanism for the generation of concerted public health action. A characteristic of importance in evaluating disease surveillance systems is representativeness. S…

In-orbit demonstration of a re-trainable machine learning payload for processing optical imagery Open

Gonzalo Mateo‐García, Josh Veitch-Michaelis, Cormac Purcell, Nicolas Longépé, Simon Reid , et al. · 2023

Cognitive cloud computing in space (3CS) describes a new frontier of space innovation powered by Artificial Intelligence, enabling an explosion of new applications in observing our planet and enabling deep space exploration. In this framew…

Students learn better when we design public health curricula using systems thinking principles Open

Simon Reid, Nicholas J. Osborne, Sheleigh Lawler, Angela Willemsen, Karen Shelley · 2023

Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…

Developing the monitoring and evaluation framework for ‘Australia’s antimicrobial resistance strategy: 2020 and beyond’ using a one health approach Open

Lisa Hall, Sheleigh Lawler, Tracy Comans, Simon Reid, Ricardo J. Soares Magalhães , et al. · 2023

Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…

Communicable Diseases Prevalence among Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Haitham Taha, Jo Durham, Simon Reid · 2023

Background: Communicable diseases remain a significant global health issue. The increase in refugees and asylum seekers associated with conflicts may alter the burden of communicable diseases in host countries. We conducted a systematic re…

Measuring Australia’s Health Security Preparedness: Calculation and Application of the National Health Security Preparedness Index for Australia Open

Phu Cong, Yibeltal Alemu, Simon Reid · 2022

Background With on-going efforts to strengthen public health security, there is a need to identify areas for improvement. Existing tools designed to measure health security have limitations and the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed their limi…

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