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Obesity And Atrial Fibrillation: Arrhythmogenic Effects Of Generalised And Localised Adiposity
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$79,514.00
Summary
Obesity is a growing epidemic in Australia. Whilst it is well known that obesity has many detrimental cardiovascular effects, our understanding of how it affects the electrical conduction system of the heart remains incomplete. The present study will characterise both the relationship between generalised obesity and heart rhythm disorders, and also the relevance of differing fat deposits - such as the fat layer around the heart _ on the electrical conduction system of the heart.
The Effect Of Whole Body Vibration Training On Insulin Sensitivity In Overweight Adolescents
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$107,377.00
Summary
Obesity in children and adolescents is often associated with high insulin levels. Adolescents with high untreated insulin levels are likely to get Type 2 diabetes. Diet and exercise can improve obesity and reduce the high insulin levels. Exercise makes muscle which allows uptake of sugars more easily and this decreases insulin levels. We plan to see if whole body vibration training will lower insulin levels by increasing muscle size; thereby preventing Type 2 diabetes and complications.
Prevention And Management Of Overweight In Young Adults In The Primary Care Setting
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$99,074.00
Summary
Generation Y is more likely to become overweight and obese than previous generations, increasing costs to the Australian health care system. Government and health experts agree on the need to prevent weight gain, particularly in high risk groups. Electronic intervention has proven to prevent weight gain in young adults in the short term. The proposed research will test a state-of-the-art electronic intervention, tailored to individual readiness to change, over the long-term to evaluate sustainab ....Generation Y is more likely to become overweight and obese than previous generations, increasing costs to the Australian health care system. Government and health experts agree on the need to prevent weight gain, particularly in high risk groups. Electronic intervention has proven to prevent weight gain in young adults in the short term. The proposed research will test a state-of-the-art electronic intervention, tailored to individual readiness to change, over the long-term to evaluate sustainability.Read moreRead less
The Prognostic Significance Of Obesity In Joint Arthroplasty
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$57,803.00
Summary
There are over 55,000 hip and knee joint replacements performed in Australia every year and the number is rising. The incidence of obesity is also rising. Higher risk of surgical complications following joint replacement surgery has been reported in obese patients. It is therefore imperative that we determine the impact obesity has on the outcome of joint replacement surgery in order to determine if treatment needs to be modified.
Effectiveness, Cost-effectiveness And Equity Of Strategies To Reduce The Burden Of Obesity-related Conditions
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$46,900.00
Summary
Decision-makers need a systematic, coordinated approach to the targeting and prioritisation of preventive strategies. But the evidence base for obesity interventions is for the most part small, narrow in approach, limited in impact, and lacking in cost-effectiveness and equity information. This thesis will add to the evidence base regarding the nature of the obesity epidemic in Australia and internationally and the relative cost-effectiveness of strategies to reduce the obesity burden.