Publications by authors named "Newton Skye"
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- Parents often think that supplying alcohol to minors protects them from harm, but studies show it can actually lead to negative outcomes.
- A systematic review covering literature from 2011 to 2022 found that the prevalence of parental supply of alcohol varies widely, with minor reports ranging from 7% to 60%.
- The research highlights that older minors and girls tend to receive alcohol more frequently, and there is a need for clearer definitions and methods in studies to improve health awareness campaigns targeting parents.*
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- The study aimed to create a glossary of terms for better communication in the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to prevent misunderstandings.
- Researchers conducted a literature review and collaborated with experts to gather and define relevant terms in two rounds of Delphi surveys.
- The final glossary, which reached consensus on 37 terms, is intended to enhance collaboration among organizations, improve communication, and streamline the guideline development process.
Background: Millions of people have acquired and died from SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical masks and P2/N95 respirators, to prevent infection while treating patients. However, the comparative effectiveness of respirators and masks in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and the likelihood of experiencing adverse events (AEs) with wear are unclear.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: We aimed to assess the clinical value of prenatal testing for cystic fibrosis (CF) and whether ethical considerations would affect endpoint selection.
Methods: To determine effectiveness, we conducted a systematic literature review whose protocol outlined search strategies across eight databases, study inclusion criteria, and prespecified literature screening, data extraction, and synthesis processes. We conducted a scoping search on ethical considerations.
Aim: The objective of this research was to determine the effectiveness of enzyme replacement therapy for juvenile-onset Pompe disease (patients aged 2 to 18 years at symptom onset) by systematic review.
Methods: A systematic search was conducted according to a protocol designed a priori of bibliographic databases and search engines. Studies selected according to pre-specified criteria were assessed for quality and risk of bias using standardised appraisal tools.
Introduction: The primary aim of this systematic review was to determine the safety, technical efficacy, and effectiveness of 48-hour wireless pH monitoring (WM) for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), compared with no pH monitoring in patients who failed to tolerate a catheter. In the absence of eligible studies, the secondary aim was to determine these performance characteristics for WM relative to catheter-based pH monitoring (CBM) in patients suspected of GERD, who are able to tolerate a catheter.
Methods: A protocol was registered on the PROSPERO database (CRD42013005852) before conducting the systematic review, which included the study selection criteria, and critical appraisal methods.
Background: A recent review concluded that general health checks fail to reduce mortality in adults.
Aim: This review focuses on general practice-based health checks and their effects on both surrogate and final outcomes.
Design And Setting: Systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
Over the past 2-3 years, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) have been developed in the USA and UK. There remained a need, however, for the development of Australian CPGs for the treatment of ASD and PTSD tailored to the national health-care context. Therefore, the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health in collaboration with national trauma experts, has recently developed Australian CPGs for adults with ASD and PTSD, which have been endorsed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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