Publications by authors named "K G Kenrick"
Aim: A strict gluten-free (GF) diet is the current mainstay of treatment for coeliac disease (CD). A limited range of GF foods are available on prescription for those with CD. GF foods purchased in shops are typically more expensive than gluten-containing equivalents.
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- Coeliac disease (CD) is managed primarily through a strict gluten-free diet (GFD), making it crucial for patients to have a good understanding of the condition and diet.
- The study systematically reviewed tools for assessing knowledge about CD and GFD, following PRISMA guidelines and examining research from five literature databases.
- Although 25 studies were analyzed, none of the knowledge assessment tools met all necessary criteria for effectiveness, suggesting a need for better-designed and tested tools that are generalizable across different populations.
Diagnostic delays (time from the first symptoms to diagnosis) are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and may lead to worse disease progression and treatment outcomes. This study aimed to determine the duration of diagnostic delays (DD) and to explore associated factors in a cohort of children with IBD in New Zealand. In this study, patients with IBD diagnosed as children and their parents/caregivers completed questionnaires on the patients’ medical history, diagnostic experience, and demographic characteristics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 global pandemic has highlighted the potential roles and responsibilities of medical students in healthcare systems. Senior clinical students may be able to contribute practically, but all medical students, regardless of their level of training have the opportunity to assist public health measures, eg supporting vaccination uptake. Medical students may tread a difficult line in such situations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe current work proposed an alternative ultrasound (US) technology, namely the high-intensity ultrasonic tubular reactor (HUTR) for preparing Pickering emulsions. Using the non-toxic and environmentally friendly cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) as a solid stabilizer, Pickering emulsions were produced using the HUTR and the results showed that Pickering emulsions as small as 1.5 µm can be produced using HUTR at the US power and sonication time of 300 W and 15 min respectively.
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