Publications by authors named "R T Woods"

Background/objectives: Egg consumption in adults has been linked with a modestly increased risk of all-cause and CVD mortality. However, evidence on adults aged 65 y+ is limited. The objective of this study was to investigate the association between egg intake and mortality in community-dwelling older adults.

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Vancomycin (VAN) and daptomycin (DAP) are among the last-resort antibiotics for treating multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacterial infections. They are administered intravenously (IV); however, ≈5 - 10% of the total IV dose is released in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract via biliary excretion, driving resistance emergence in commensal Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) populations.

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Background: We investigated the effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary Home-bAsed Reablement Programme (I-HARP) on improving functional independence, health and well-being of people with dementia, family carer outcomes and costs.

Method: A multicentre pragmatic parallel-arm randomised controlled trial compared I-HARP to usual care in community-dwelling people with mild to moderate dementia and their family carers in Sydney, Australia (2018-2022). I-HARP is a 4-month, home-based, dementia rehabilitation model delivered by an interdisciplinary team.

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Background & Aims: Crohn's perianal fistula healing rates remain low. We evaluated the efficacy of a protocolised multidisciplinary treatment strategy optimising care in adults with Crohn's perianal fistulas.

Methods: A new treatment strategy was established at a single tertiary centre.

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Objective: This study aims to assess the current trends in remote and flexible work models in radiology, evaluate their perceived impact on radiologists' well-being, and explore the importance of these options in shaping employment decisions.

Methods: A voluntary, anonymous survey was sent to 981 members of the Association of Academic Radiologists (AAR) in April 2024. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographics and trends in remote and flexible work participation.

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