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Sexually Transmitted Infections(STIs) And Co Transmission Of HIV In Men Who Have Sex With Men. The Presence Of STIs In The Rectum And Its Effect On HIV Viral Load Independent Of Anti-retroviral Treatment In HIV
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$137,721.00
Summary
I am a trainee sexual health physician with a special interest in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how it influences HIV transmission between men who have sex with men(MSM). I intend to achieve this by conducting research to help better define the causes of rectal STIs in MSM and what can be done to detect and treat them early. This will hopefully lead to a decrease in HIV transmission in a group who are at higher risk for STI/HIV infections and hence improve their overall health.
Impact Of Cognitive Training On Improving Emotional And Cognitive Function: Testing Predictors And Moderators Of Treatment Response In Twins.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
This project evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based cognitive training tool, MyBrainSolutions, in improving emotional and cognitive function over acute (30 days) and long-term periods (1-year). The impact of the cognitive training on both trained and untrained real-world functions will be investigated, as well as the minimum time commitment required to see improvement. By comparing identical to non-identical twins, a comparison of the relative impact of genetics versus environment in improvi ....This project evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based cognitive training tool, MyBrainSolutions, in improving emotional and cognitive function over acute (30 days) and long-term periods (1-year). The impact of the cognitive training on both trained and untrained real-world functions will be investigated, as well as the minimum time commitment required to see improvement. By comparing identical to non-identical twins, a comparison of the relative impact of genetics versus environment in improving scores can be evaluated.Read moreRead less
From Advocacy To Action: Utilising Health Impact Assessment As A Tool To Realise The Right To Health.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$97,419.00
Summary
The actions of governments often affect people’s health and wellbeing. Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is used to identify how these actions may impact on health and develop recommendations about how to maximise positive health benefits and reduce or stop negative impacts. This project is investigating how human rights can be used to strengthen the role of HIA in protecting the right to health.
Respiratory infections are common in children during the first two years of life, where they may experience six to eight infections each year. Complications are common, and between 3-5% of all infants are hospitalised. Available information on children has largely come from hospitalised patients. Information about illness in and cost to the community is scarce. To this aim, a cohort of children will be followed from birth to two. Information about infections and their cost will be recorded and a ....Respiratory infections are common in children during the first two years of life, where they may experience six to eight infections each year. Complications are common, and between 3-5% of all infants are hospitalised. Available information on children has largely come from hospitalised patients. Information about illness in and cost to the community is scarce. To this aim, a cohort of children will be followed from birth to two. Information about infections and their cost will be recorded and analysed.Read moreRead less
Increasing The Efficacy Of Web-based Physical Activity Interventions: Improving Website Promotion And Participant Engagement
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$62,073.00
Summary
This project aims to test innovative ways to improve web-based physical activity interventions able to reach large numbers of Australians at low-cost. In particular the effectiveness of internet promotion, personally tailored advice in video format and a brief Skype counseling session will be tested. Findings will inform the next generation of interventions that have the ability to improve physical activity levels in a large number of Australians and reduce the prevalence of disease.
Improving The Quality Of Care To Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Patients Who Attend General Practice In Urban Sydney, By Applying A Framework That Has Been Validated For Acceptability By Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$92,314.00
Summary
This research aims to develop strategies to improve the quality of care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who attend mainstream general practice by determining the barriers and enablers of Indigenous identification in general practice and developing a framework with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to improve the cultural appropriateness of the health care they receive. The findings have the potential to contribute directly to the National Closing the Gap initiative ....This research aims to develop strategies to improve the quality of care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients who attend mainstream general practice by determining the barriers and enablers of Indigenous identification in general practice and developing a framework with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to improve the cultural appropriateness of the health care they receive. The findings have the potential to contribute directly to the National Closing the Gap initiative and the National Primary Health Care Strategy.Read moreRead less
Successful Prevention Of Chronic Disease Progression Among Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Adults In Rural North Queensland Primary Health Care Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$23,908.00
Summary
This study will examine what factors are associated with better diabetes outcomes in Indigenous Australians living in a remote community.
The Longitudinal Physical Activity And Sedentary Behaviour Of Preschool Children
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$131,181.00
Summary
Eating, play and activity habits become established in the preschool-aged period, and if unhealthy can lead to obesity. The Healthy Beginnings Trial works with first time mothers on positive nutrition and physical activity behaviours. At 2 years it has successfully reduced obesity. Longer term follow-up to five years will allow analysis of predictors of physical activity and screen time in relation to obesity. Qualitative data will help understand parenting in relation to physical activity.
Foot Complications Associated With End-stage Renal Disease.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$99,002.00
Summary
People with renal failure and diabetes have been found to be at a high risk for serious foot complications including; foot ulceration and amputation. Currently, there is limited research regarding the risk of developing these foot complications in people with renal failure, without the influence of diabetes. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate whether people with renal failure, without diabetes, are at risk for developing foot complications.
Dual 68-Gallium/FDG PET Imaging In Neuroendocrine Tumours
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$75,006.00
Summary
Neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) are uncommon cancers. Low-grade tumours may grow very slowly and not require treatment, but high-grade tumours can grow over weeks and have a poor prognosis. Grade is determined by looking at tissue, but this may vary considerably even in different disease sites in the same patient. Two PET scans (FDG PET and 68Gallium PET) can show high grade and low grade disease respectively, and we plan to investigate their combination in imaging advanced neuroendocrine tumours.