Publications by authors named "M D Rosin"
Background: Public health programs and policies can positively influence food environments. In 2016, a voluntary National Healthy Food and Drink Policy was released in New Zealand to improve the healthiness of food and drinks for hospital staff and visitors. However, no resources were developed to support policy implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe polyene antimycotic amphotericin B (AmB) and its liposomal formulation AmBisome belong to the treatment options of invasive aspergillosis caused by . Increasing resistance to AmB in clinical isolates of species is a growing concern, but mechanisms of AmB resistance remain unclear. In this study, we conducted a proteomic analysis of exposed to sublethal concentrations of AmB and AmBisome.
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- Oral second primary tumors (SPTs) are often diagnosed late, leading to poor prognosis, and this study investigates demographic and clinicopathological factors that could predict SPT risk.
- Among 296 patients studied, 8% developed SPTs, with older age and a history of chewing tobacco/betel nut identified as significant risk factors, and the presence of second oral premalignant lesions (SOPLs) further increasing this risk.
- The study emphasizes the importance of identifying SOPLs through routine biopsies, suggesting that incorporating these risk factors into clinical follow-up could improve early detection and patient outcomes.
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- - The National Healthy Food and Drink Policy, introduced in New Zealand's public hospitals in 2016, aimed to provide healthier food options for staff and visitors, with a study assessing its implementation from 1 to 5 years after its initiation.
- - Audits conducted in 2017 and 2021 showed significant changes in the classification of food items, with an increase in green (healthy) options and a decrease in red (unhealthy) items across serviced outlets and vending machines.
- - By 2021, green items represented 20.7% of available choices, a notable increase from 14.0% in 2017, though none of the health boards fully met the policy's ideal standards for healthy
Background: In 2016, a voluntary National Healthy Food and Drink Policy was released to improve the healthiness of food and drinks for sale in New Zealand health sector organisations. The Policy aims to role model healthy eating and demonstrate commitment to health and well-being of hospital staff and visitors and the general public. This study aimed to understand the experiences of hospital food providers and public health dietitians/staff in implementing the Policy, and identify tools and resources needed to assist with the implementation.
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