Publications by authors named "Louise Baldwin"
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- Cancers can hide from the immune system, and a process called cancer immunoediting helps them do this.
- Some treatments, like immune checkpoint inhibitors, work for certain cancers but not for all, including breast cancer.
- Researchers used a special technique to study how breast cancer cells change and survive treatment, finding clues that could help make better cancer therapies.
Background: The importance of engaging stakeholders in the research process is well recognised. Whilst engagement is important, guidelines and practices vary for how stakeholders should be involved in research and how to facilitate effective collaborative relationships.
Methods: This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of stakeholders involved in the policy and practice area of outdoor space and non-communicable disease prevention.
Objective: To evaluate changes in outdoor workers' sun-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in response to a health promotion intervention using a participatory action research process.
Methods: Fourteen workplaces across four outdoor industry types worked collaboratively with the project team to develop tailored sun protection action plans. Workers were assessed before and after the 18-month intervention.
Advances and controversies of skin cancer prevention in the Asian-Pacific region are to be examined the world's first Global Controversies and Advances in Skin Cancer Conference to be held in Brisbane, Australia this November. APOCP Members are cordially invited to register early for the opportunity to contribute to the debate on a cancer which continues to be a prominent issue in the Asia Pacific and indeed worldwide. We need answers to the questions of why a cancer that is so preventable and easily detectable is still shrouded in controversy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIssue Addressed: To create consistency among the health promotion alliances in which it engages, the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA) undertook to develop guidelines for the formation, management and sustainability of alliances for cardiovascular health.
Methods: A condensed review of the key themes in the literature and survey of staff who were involved in health promotion alliances were conducted to guide the development of a checklist and template Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for use by staff when engaging in health promotion alliances.
Results: The essential factors for forming, managing and sustaining alliances are explored extensively throughout the literature.
The evaluation of a community-based screening programme for melanoma (SkinWatch) in 18 regional communities (total adult population >30 years 63 035) in Queensland, Australia is described. The aim of the SkinWatch programme was to promote whole-body skin screening for melanoma by primary care physicians. The programme included community education, education and support for local medical practitioners and open-access skin screening clinics.
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