Publications by authors named "D Day"
Background: Metastatic breast cancer (mBC) guidelines recommend multidisciplinary meetings (MDM), but there is limited research on their impact. This prospective study examines the impact of an mBC MDM on management plans, their implementation rate, and costs and benefits at an Australian metropolitan breast cancer center.
Methods: Consecutive mBC MDM patients were enrolled.
Background: PAH exposure is associated with adverse health outcomes, but exposure sources in pregnancy are not well-understood.
Objectives: We examined associations between urinary OH-PAHs during pregnancy and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) and short-term ambient air pollution exposure. Participants included 1603 pregnant non-smokers in three cohorts from 7 sites across the USA.
Context: Phthalates are ubiquitous endocrine-disrupting chemicals and suspected obesogens. However, the associations with fat distribution and associated cardiometabolic complications remain unclear.
Objective: We examined the associations between phthalate exposure, body fat (total and distribution patterns), and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among US adolescents and adults.
Purpose: Informal caregivers play a pivotal role in providing support to cancer survivors, yet have reported challenges with communicating with health providers to get all the information they need to provide optimal care. We aimed to adapt and pilot test a brief communication skills training program (COMFORT) to improve caregiver-provider communication in an Australian cancer setting.
Methods: Module adaptation was guided by the cultural adaptation model.
Article Synopsis
- Background research highlights that prenatal exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM) may negatively affect child lung health, yet studies specifically investigating the timing of exposure during critical lung development phases are limited.
- The study involved 675 children, tracking prenatal PM exposure and assessing lung function at ages 8-9 through spirometry while controlling for various factors like maternal and child characteristics.
- Results showed weak associations between PM exposure during specific fetal development phases and lung function measures (FEV1 and FVC), with no significant effect from factors like child sex or allergic sensitization.