Outcomes of surgically treated sialoceles in 21 cats: A multi-institutional retrospective study (2010-2021).

Objective: To report the outcomes of cats that underwent surgical correction for sialoceles.

Study Design: Multi-institutional retrospective cohort study.

Animals: Twenty-one client-owned cats.

Real-world evaluation of access-driven Canadian treatment sequences in progressive prostate cancer (REACTIVATE).

Introduction: The results of the phase 3 ALSYMPCA trial showed that Radium-223 (Ra-223) improves overall survival (OS) and delays onset of first symptomatic skeletal event vs. placebo in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The purpose of the REACTIVATE study was to inform the optimal placement of Ra-233 in the treatment sequence by evaluating clinical outcomes and healthcare resource utilization using real-world data from multiple Canadian provinces.

The use of a novel nitric oxide wound dressing in acute traumatic wounds in dogs.

Objective: To describe the use of a novel wound dressing that delivers nitric oxide (NO) to naturally occurring traumatic wounds in dogs.

Animals: 24 client-owned dogs with 30 wounds.

Methods: Dogs were presented with acute traumatic wounds requiring open wound management.

Ending HIV Transmission in Australia: Expanding PrEP to Cisgender Women: A Scoping Review.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) availability through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme provides real potential for the elimination of HIV transmission in Australia, as evidenced by a rapid decline in HIV incidence among gay and bisexual men (GBM). However, HIV elimination will not be possible without also extending PrEP to other populations, including cisgender women. We conducted a scoping review to examine the extent to which PrEP access for cisgender women has been considered in Australia.

Gender Differences in Social Support Vary by Environment Among Older People With HIV in South Africa and Uganda.

Background And Objectives: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 3.7 million older adults living with HIV, who experience high rates of comorbid conditions. Formal services other than HIV clinical care are largely unavailable.

Real-world evaluation of access-driven Canadian treatment sequences in progressive prostate cancer (REACTIVATE).

Introduction: The results of the phase 3 ALSYMPCA trial showed that Radium-223 (Ra-223) improves overall survival (OS) and delays onset of first symptomatic skeletal event vs. placebo in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The purpose of the REACTIVATE study was to inform the optimal placement of Ra-233 in the treatment sequence by evaluating clinical outcomes and healthcare resource utilization using real-world data from multiple Canadian provinces.

In-person versus electronic screening for social risks among carers of pediatric inpatients: A mixed methods randomized trial.

We aimed to compare disclosure of social risks according to self-report on an iPad versus face-to-face questions from a health professional and to explore carers' experiences of screening. This two-arm, parallel group, randomized trial was conducted from January 19, 2021, to December 17, 2021, in a public hospital pediatric ward serving a disadvantaged area of an Australian capital city. Carers of children aged ≤ 5 years admitted to the Children's Ward were eligible.

Provider views of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for cisgender women - where do women fit in HIV elimination in Australia?

Background: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Australia has largely been targeted at gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. In the context of HIV elimination, the aim of this qualitative study was to explore PrEP prescribing for Australian cisgender women from the provider's perspective.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were held with Australian prescribers in 2022.

Perioperative systemic therapy in renal cell carcinoma.

Purpose Of Review: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common kidney neoplasm. Localized RCC can be cured with nephrectomy. However, a proportion of patients will recur with incurable distant metastatic disease.

"You Can't Meet Everyone's Needs After-Hours": After-Hours Domestic and Family Violence Services in Rural and Remote Areas.

Domestic and family violence is a significant issue in the Murrumbidgee region of New South Wales, Australia, mirroring national and international concerns about gender-based violence. Generally, there are known barriers associated with providing domestic and family violence (DFV) services in rural and remote communities; however, little research has considered the specific service needs and service barriers in the after-hours period. This is crucial.

A systematic review of the effectiveness of dust control measures adopted to reduce workplace exposure.

The recent increase in silicosis cases in several countries casts doubt on dust control practices and their effectiveness in preventing respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. Apart from silicosis, RCS may lead to other illnesses, health-related quality of life losses for workers and their families, and economic losses for companies. Thus, this systematic literature review examined the effectiveness of interventions employed to prevent exposure to RCS and increase the use of dust control measures.

Social capital and wellbeing among Australian adults' during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

Background: COVID-19 has created global disruption, with governments across the world taking rapid action to limit the spread of the virus. Physical distancing and lockdowns abruptly changed living conditions for many, posing specific challenges of social isolation and lack of connectedness due to being physically and socially isolated from family and friends. Social capital is the bonding of individuals within a society that facilitates and shapes social interactions.

The impact of conditional cash transfers for HIV prevention on peer relationships: perspectives from female recipients and non-recipients in HPTN 068.

CCTs are currently being explored for HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Southern Africa. However, little is known about how CCT geared towards adolescents' influence peer relationships, despite evidence that peer relationships form a critical part of development in adolescence. This article presents findings from a qualitative study that explored CCT recipients' and non-recipients' perspectives on the impact of CCTs paid to AGYW on peer relationships.

Creating Food Learning Opportunities for Adults Within Urban Settings: A Framework for Food Pedagogies.

Globally, food is acknowledged as a primary focus for addressing challenges facing cities. City councils create and support food-related policies or strategies to enhance healthy and sustainable environments, and multiple food practitioners engage closely with these initiatives. However, the visibility of educational aspects of food within governments, policy development, public spaces, or across society is limited.

Well-being and social determinants of health among Australian adults: A national cross-sectional study.

The social determinants of health affect an individual's capacity to cope during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic which could potentially impact their well-being. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between well-being and the social determinants of health among Australian adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study of adults residing in Australia was conducted using SurveyMonkey between 20 August and 14 October 2020.

White and non-White Australian mental health care practitioners' desirable responding, cultural competence, and racial/ethnic attitudes.

Background: Racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity in Australia is rapidly increasing. Although Indigenous Australians account for only approximately 3.5% of the country's population, over 50% of Australians were born overseas or have at least one migrant parent.

Not All Canadian Cancer Patients Are Equal-Disparities in Public Cancer Drug Funding across Canada.

Canada lacks a national drug insurance plan. The home province or territory of a patient determines which cancer drugs are available on the public formulary, who is eligible for public coverage and what portion of the financial burden of cancer care falls to the individual. This narrative review describes the current interprovincial disparities in access to cancer drugs across Canada.

Sexual health in a new cultural context: a resource for international students in regional Australia.

A large number of international students enrol in Australian higher education and contribute to Australia's multicultural population. Diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences impact international students' knowledge of sexual health and healthy relationships. Along with unfamiliarity of the Australian healthcare system, this may place international students at risk of poor sexual health.

Parents' attitudes, beliefs and uptake of the school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program in Jakarta, Indonesia - A quantitative study.

The Indonesian government has provided free HPV vaccines for female students in years 5-6 in Jakarta since 2016. We examined parents' beliefs, attitudes and intentions to allow their daughters to receive the HPV vaccine, as well as the uptake of the vaccine. This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2019 in Jakarta.

The impact of interventions to reduce risk and incidence of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict states and other humanitarian crises in low and middle income countries: a systematic review.

Sexual violence and intimate partner violence are exacerbated by armed conflict and other humanitarian crises. This narrative systematic review of evidence for interventions to reduce risk and incidence of sexual and intimate partner violence in conflict, post-conflict and other humanitarian crises, updates and expands our review published in 2013. A search of ten bibliographic databases for publications from January 2011 to May 2020 used database specific key words for sexual/intimate partner violence and conflict/humanitarian crisis.

Food pedagogy-key elements for urban health and sustainability: A scoping review.

Food-related issues are on the rise in urban areas around the world. Issues include unhealthy food habits and eating practices, disconnection from food and culture, social isolation and environmental unsustainability. There has been increasing consideration of pedagogical approaches, or food pedagogies, to address these challenges.

The social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

Objective: To synthesize the best available evidence on the relationship between the social determinants of health and health outcomes among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Introduction: COVID-19 has created widespread global transmission. Rapid increase in individuals infected with COVID-19 prompted significant public health responses from governments globally.

Youth Attitudes to Domestic and Family Violence: A Scoping Review of Young People's Attitudes and Perceptions in Australia.

Domestic and family violence (DFV) has been described as a "national emergency" in Australia, with a suite of policies and interventions introduced over the past decade to better support women and their children. Within these frameworks, young people have been identified as agents of change for primary prevention; however, little is known about their attitudes and knowledge of DFV. This scoping review thus sought to establish the attitudes and knowledge of DFV held by young people (under 25 years old) in Australia.