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View article: Guanine Crystal Formation at Physiological pH
Guanine Crystal Formation at Physiological pH Open
Guanine crystals are the principal component of many biocrystals with optical functions. Typically exhibiting unique morphologies and being metastable β anhydrous guanine (β-AG) rather than the thermodynamically stable α anhydrous polymorp…
View article: Neurotoxic and Systemic Implications of Microplastics and Nanoparticles: A Path Towards Environmental and Biological Remediation
Neurotoxic and Systemic Implications of Microplastics and Nanoparticles: A Path Towards Environmental and Biological Remediation Open
View article: Provision of Evidence‐Informed Psychological Interventions Following the Queensland (Australia) 2010–11 Floods and Cyclones; the Barriers and Successes
Provision of Evidence‐Informed Psychological Interventions Following the Queensland (Australia) 2010–11 Floods and Cyclones; the Barriers and Successes Open
Objective The study assessed the impact on clinicians' ‘perception of skills’ in postdisaster evidence‐informed care (EIC) following participation in an online training programme implemented following the Queensland floods and cyclones of …
View article: Natural Approaches for Detoxifying and Chelating Toxins: A Comprehensive Guide to Nanomaterials, Heavy Metals, Microplastics, and Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)
Natural Approaches for Detoxifying and Chelating Toxins: A Comprehensive Guide to Nanomaterials, Heavy Metals, Microplastics, and Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) Open
View article: Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: a meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohorts
Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: a meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohorts Open
View article: Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: A meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohorts
Epigenome-wide association studies identify novel DNA methylation sites associated with PTSD: A meta-analysis of 23 military and civilian cohorts Open
Background The occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic event is associated with biological differences that can represent the susceptibility to PTSD, the impact of trauma, or the sequelae of PTSD itself. T…
View article: Addressing the Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters; A State-Wide Response
Addressing the Psychological Impact of Natural Disasters; A State-Wide Response Open
Objectives: Evaluate the effectiveness of a state-wide post-disaster Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Program (TF-CBT) implemented post-2010-11 Queensland floods and cyclones.
View article: Predicting Participation in a Post-disaster Mental Health Program
Predicting Participation in a Post-disaster Mental Health Program Open
Objectives A retrospective naturalistic evaluation was undertaken to identify if pre- and post-disaster factors may predict the likelihood of those considered “at risk” of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) entering a post-disaster clin…
View article: Two‐dimensional correlated spectroscopy records reduced neurotransmission in blast‐exposed artillery soldiers after live fire training
Two‐dimensional correlated spectroscopy records reduced neurotransmission in blast‐exposed artillery soldiers after live fire training Open
There is a requirement for an objective method to determine a safe level of low‐level military occupational blast, having recognised it can lead to neurological damage. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the effect of artille…
View article: Management of depression in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review
Management of depression in patients with coronary artery disease: A systematic review Open
Depression is an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Both illnesses contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. This systematic literature review examines treatment interventions for CAD patients with c…
View article: Opportunistic Mental Health Screening: Is there a Role Following a Disaster? Lessons from the 2010-2011 Queensland (Australia) Floods and Cyclones
Opportunistic Mental Health Screening: Is there a Role Following a Disaster? Lessons from the 2010-2011 Queensland (Australia) Floods and Cyclones Open
Background: Following the 2010-2011 floods and cyclones that affected 78% of Queensland, Australia, a State-wide mental health response was established. The response plan included a 24-hour access line. This study examines the effectivenes…
View article: Rare copy number variation in posttraumatic stress disorder
Rare copy number variation in posttraumatic stress disorder Open
View article: Mental Health Response to Disasters: Is There a Role for a Primary Care-Based Clinician?
Mental Health Response to Disasters: Is There a Role for a Primary Care-Based Clinician? Open
Introduction: Following natural disasters, rural general practitioners (GPs) are expected to undertake several roles, including identifying those experiencing psychological distress and providing evidence-informed mental health care. This …
View article: Investigation of C-reactive protein and AIM2 methylation as a marker for PTSD in Australian Vietnam veterans
Investigation of C-reactive protein and AIM2 methylation as a marker for PTSD in Australian Vietnam veterans Open
View article: Precision Mental Health Care for Cannabis Use Disorder: Utility of a bioSocial Cognitive Theory to Inform Treatment
Precision Mental Health Care for Cannabis Use Disorder: Utility of a bioSocial Cognitive Theory to Inform Treatment Open
Globally, cannabis is the most frequently used controlled substance after alcohol and tobacco. Rates of cannabis use are steadily increasing in many countries and there is emerging evidence that there is likely to be greater risk due to in…
View article: Examining Individual and Synergistic Contributions of PTSD and Genetics to Blood Pressure: A Trans-Ethnic Meta-Analysis
Examining Individual and Synergistic Contributions of PTSD and Genetics to Blood Pressure: A Trans-Ethnic Meta-Analysis Open
Growing research suggests that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be a risk factor for poor cardiovascular health, and yet our understanding of who might be at greatest risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes after trauma is limited.…
View article: Polygenic risk moderates the causal association between reward-related impulsivity and adolescent alcohol use
Polygenic risk moderates the causal association between reward-related impulsivity and adolescent alcohol use Open
Aim: Impulsivity is a robust predictor of alcohol use in adolescence. There is little evidence on the causal mechanisms through which it influences drinking or how they are affected by key social and genetic risk factors. This study invest…
View article: Recidivism rates of sex offenders managed under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003: an evaluation of actuarial justice
Recidivism rates of sex offenders managed under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003: an evaluation of actuarial justice Open
According to the Dangerous Prisoners Sexual Offenders Act 2003 (DPSOA), an offender is considered 'dangerous' if there is an 'unacceptable risk' that he will commit 'serious sexual harm'. Current legislation operates within an actuarial ju…
View article: Telephone‐based motivational interviewing enhanced with individualised personality‐specific coping skills training for young people with alcohol‐related injuries and illnesses accessing emergency or rest/recovery services: a randomized controlled trial (QuikFix)
Telephone‐based motivational interviewing enhanced with individualised personality‐specific coping skills training for young people with alcohol‐related injuries and illnesses accessing emergency or rest/recovery services: a randomized controlled trial (QuikFix) Open
Background and Aims Recent meta‐analyses of motivational interviewing (MI) for reducing risky alcohol use in young people have reported modest effects. Few studies have targeted individual patient factors to increase MI effectiveness. This…
View article: Craving mediates the effect of impulsivity on lapse-risk during alcohol use disorder treatment
Craving mediates the effect of impulsivity on lapse-risk during alcohol use disorder treatment Open
View article: Alexithymia and Alcohol Dependence: The Roles of Negative Mood and Alcohol Craving
Alexithymia and Alcohol Dependence: The Roles of Negative Mood and Alcohol Craving Open
Background: Alexithymia is a personality trait associated with emotion regulation difficulties. Up to 67% of alcohol-dependent patients in treatment have alexithymia. Objectives: The objective of this study was to investigate…
View article: The unique role of attachment dimensions and peer drinking in adolescent alcohol use
The unique role of attachment dimensions and peer drinking in adolescent alcohol use Open
View article: Comparison of Sleep Patterns in Vietnam Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Wrist Actigraphy
Comparison of Sleep Patterns in Vietnam Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Using Wrist Actigraphy Open
View article: Patterns of drinking alcohol and intentions to binge drink among medical students in Vietnam
Patterns of drinking alcohol and intentions to binge drink among medical students in Vietnam Open
Alcohol use is common among Vietnamese students. Previous qualitative findings showed Vietnamese medical students believed they were not binge drinkers while reporting many binge drinking occasions they participated in or witnessed. This d…
View article: Domains of reinforcement associated with greater alcohol use among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) within ‘Chemsex’ contexts in Queensland
Domains of reinforcement associated with greater alcohol use among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (GBMSM) within ‘Chemsex’ contexts in Queensland Open
Design and Methods
\nThis study employed online cross-sectional questionnaires among 175 GBMSM ‘Queensland’, recruited through GBMSM media/networks; including demographics, sexual health, substance use, chemsex, and drinking expectancies (…
View article: QuikFix: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Telephone-Based Motivational Interviewing Enhanced with Individualised Personality-Targeted Coping Skills Training for Young People with Alcohol-Related Injuries and Illnesses Accessing Emergency Services
QuikFix: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Telephone-Based Motivational Interviewing Enhanced with Individualised Personality-Targeted Coping Skills Training for Young People with Alcohol-Related Injuries and Illnesses Accessing Emergency Services Open
View article: Testing the biosocial cognitive model of substance use in cannabis users referred to treatment
Testing the biosocial cognitive model of substance use in cannabis users referred to treatment Open
View article: Detailed Polysomnography in Australian Vietnam Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Detailed Polysomnography in Australian Vietnam Veterans With and Without Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Open
View article: A Randomized Trial of Personalized Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder in a Public Health Clinic
A Randomized Trial of Personalized Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder in a Public Health Clinic Open
Background: Tailored psychological interventions based on individual risk factors are likely to improve treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs). Key risk factors for poor treatment outcome include alcohol craving, positive expect…
View article: ‘I’m not a smoker…yet’: a qualitative study on perceptions of tobacco control in Chinese high schools
‘I’m not a smoker…yet’: a qualitative study on perceptions of tobacco control in Chinese high schools Open
Objective Chinese adolescents’ perceptions about tobacco control at schools are rarely researched. We explored how current antismoking strategies work in middle school environments, as well as the attitudes towards these strategies held by…