Publications by authors named "Robertson C"

ObjectivesThe role of translational research in improving mental health care has been highlighted in federal policy; however, an examination of how and to what extent it has been articulated at this level has not been undertaken. The aim of this scoping review was to characterise translational research concepts in federal mental health policy.MethodsAustralian Government websites were searched for federal policy documents that made recommendations for mental health services in primary care and/or community settings.

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This referral center prospective inception cohort study included 84 consecutive children having extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for noncardiac illness indications at the age of less than 6 years from 2000 to 2017. Long-term outcomes were survival, neurocognitive (Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scales of Intelligence) and functional (General Adaptive Composite) scores, and disability, with optimal outcome defined as scores greater than or equal to 80 and without disability. Age at cannulation was 551 (standard deviation [SD] = 571) days, 40 (47.

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A range of NMR techniques, including diffusion ordered spectroscopy (DOSY) were used to characterise complex micelles formed by the anti-microbial cationic surfactant cetylpyridium chloride and to quantify the degree of interaction between cetylpyridium chloride and hydroxyethyl cellulose in a variety of commercially relevant formulations as a model for the disk retention assay. This NMR-derived binding information was then compared with the results of formulation analysis by traditional disk retention assay (DRA) and anti-microbial activity assays to assess the suitability of these NMR techniques for the rapid identification of formulation components that could augment or retard antimicrobial activity DRA. NMR showed a strong ability to predict anti-microbial activity for a diverse range of formulations containing cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC).

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Biological datasets often consist of thousands or millions of variables, e.g. genetic variants or biomarkers, and when sample sizes are large it is common to find many associated with an outcome of interest, for example, disease risk in a GWAS, at high levels of statistical significance, but with very small effects.

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Under iridium-catalyzed conditions, 2-aza-aryl-substituted secondary alcohols undergo C(sp)-H addition reactions to alkynes to provide alkenylated tertiary alcohols. The processes occur with very high regio- and enantioselectivity. An analogous addition to styrene is shown to provide a prototype C(sp)-H alkylation process.

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Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have been associated with adult mental health, especially anxiety and depression. We aimed to explain these relationships by investigating perceived social support as a mediating factor. In this model, it is proposed that individuals who experience more ACEs will have less perceived social support in adulthood, which in turn will increase reported anxiety and depression symptoms.

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  • Huanglongbing (HLB) disease, triggered by the bacterium Liberibacter asiaticus, poses a serious threat to citrus production with no existing cure, making the development of resistant cultivars essential.
  • Researchers focused on the NONEXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS-RELATED GENES (NPR) family, specifically modifying NPR1 and NPR3 genes in sweet orange trees to improve HLB resistance.
  • The genome-edited sweet orange varieties showed enhanced vigor compared to wild-type trees under greenhouse conditions, suggesting that targeted gene editing can help in developing HLB-tolerant citrus plants, although further field tests are required to confirm these results.
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Each view of our environment captures only a subset of our immersive surroundings. Yet, our visual experience feels seamless. A puzzle for human neuroscience is to determine what cognitive mechanisms enable us to overcome our limited field of view and efficiently anticipate new views as we sample our visual surroundings.

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To determine: (i) frequency of probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers of infants after complex cardiac surgery (CCS), (ii) predictors of probable PTSD, and (iii) impact on child neurodevelopment. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) was administered to 60 mothers of infants ≥ 6 months after CCS at ≤ 6 weeks of age. The IES-R measures response to a specific traumatic event: Scores < 24, no concern; 24-32, clinical concern; and ≥ 33, probable diagnosis of PTSD.

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Purpose Of Review: Discuss the current understanding of the pathophysiology and management of refractory trigeminal neuralgia (TN). This includes a discussion on why TN can recur after microvascular decompression and a discussion on "outside of the box" options when both first- and second-line management strategies have been exhausted.

Recent Findings: This review discusses second- and third-line oral medication options, botulinum toxin A, repeat microvascular decompression, repeat ablative procedures, internal neurolysis, trigeminal branch blockade, and neuromodulation using TMS or peripheral stimulation.

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Thiol-norbornene photoclick hydrogels are highly efficient in tissue engineering applications due to their fast gelation, cytocompatibility, and tunability. In this work, we utilized the advantageous features of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-thiol-ene resins to enable fabrication of complex and heterogeneous tissue scaffolds using 3D bioprinting and in-air drop encapsulation techniques. We demonstrated that photoclickable PEG-thiol-ene resins could be tuned by varying the ratio of PEG-dithiol to PEG norbornene to generate a wide range of mechanical stiffness (0.

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The conservation of at-risk species is rooted in the ability of natural resource agencies to recognize when a species is imperiled and in need of regulatory action, which can be a difficult task due to incomplete information. Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae), are a highly imperiled group of aquatic organisms and conservation tools such as the NatureServe Conservation Methodology provide a framework to determine whether a species is in decline and in need of potential management. For data deficient species like mussels this method relies heavily on expert opinion, which can lead to biased estimates of conservation status that may not reflect the true nature of their conservation need.

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  • Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is crucial for health, especially for individuals with mental illnesses who often experience higher risks of diseases due to lower activity levels and increased sedentary behavior (SB).
  • The study analyzed how different types of motivation (amotivation, controlled, autonomous) affect MVPA and SB among people with various mental health conditions across four countries using self-reported and accelerometer data.
  • Results showed that autonomous motivation significantly increased MVPA, while amotivation and controlled motivation reduced it; controlled motivation was linked to increased SB, highlighting the need for health professionals to encourage autonomous motivation for better physical activity outcomes in this population.
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Objectives: Using electronic health records, we derived and internally validated a prediction model to estimate risk factors for long COVID and predict individual risk of developing long COVID.

Design: Population-based, retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Scotland.

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Stage I of this study (NCT04142242) demonstrated the safety and immunogenicity of a booster dose of a licensed quadrivalent meningococcal tetanus toxoid-conjugate vaccine (MenACYW-TT) and immune persistence 3 and 6-7 years after priming in older adults who received either quadrivalent meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine (MPSV4) or MenACYW-TT at ≥56 years of age. Stage II, reported here, assessed the antibody persistence after MenACYW-TT versus MPSV4 priming and the safety and immunogenicity of a booster dose of MenACYW-TT in older adults 5 years after primary vaccination with either MPSV4 or MenACYW-TT. A serum bactericidal assay (hSBA) was used to measure functional antibodies against each serogroup immediately before MenACYW-TT booster vaccination and on day (D) 30 post-booster.

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  • A critical incident is an unexpected event that could harm a patient, and debriefing helps teams discuss and learn from these events, though it’s often overlooked.
  • This UK study analyzed the experiences of six perioperative practitioners through interviews to understand their perspectives on critical incident debriefing.
  • Key findings revealed both benefits, like meeting staff needs and gaining insights, and challenges, such as time limitations and ineffective debriefs, leading to suggestions for better post-incident discussions and training.
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Background: Contemporary surgical practices for traumatic brain injury (TBI) remain unclear. We describe the clinical profile of an 18-centre US TBI cohort with cranial surgery.

Methods: The prospective, observational Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury Study (2014-2018; ClinicalTrials.

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Background: Behaviour concerns (BC) are reported in survivors of complex cardiac surgery (CCSx) with inconsistent evidence about health and demographic variables that impact outcomes.

Methods: A prospective inception-cohort study of infants (without known chromosomal abnormalities) after CCSx from 2001 to 2017 determined Behaviour Assessment System for Children (BASC-II/III) parent rating scales at 4.5 years.

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Background: Persons with hemophilia experience joint bleeding that can lead to debilitating arthropathy, most commonly seen in ankles, knees, and elbows. Arthropathy can hinder participation in daily and athletic activities. We explored how hemophilic arthropathy impacts movement patterns in walking and bilateral squatting tasks in persons with hemophilia compared to healthy controls.

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Introduction: Numerous eponymous awards and scholarships exist within sexual medicine. This comprehensive review is intended to summarize these awards and highlight the esteemed sexual medicine experts for whom these awards are named.

Objectives: To provide historical background and context for the various eponymous awards in sexual medicine.

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The end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, marked a pivotal shift in the landscape of telehealth regulation in the US. Kwan, Jolin, and Shachar analyze the implications of this transition by exposing inconsistencies in access to care. We agree that we now face a "convoluted patchwork of permanent and temporary changes to telehealth law and policy.

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We present the theory, concept and design of an efficient, megawatt coherent Cherenkov radiation source based on a two-dimensional periodic surface lattice (2D-PSL) cavity combined with a novel energy recovery system for the generation of highly efficient (> 50%) single-frequency radiation. We demonstrate the scalability of the transverse dimension of the 2D-PSL cavity of the Cherenkov source and thus the potential for efficient, continuous-wave, high-power (> 1 MW) operation; fundamental to the eventual realization of clean, fusion energy. These new sources, with the capacity to operate in the 0.

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  • Scientists have been trying to understand how our brains combine information we remember (inside) and what we see (outside).
  • New research shows that two important brain networks, the default network (DN) and the dorsal attention network (dATN), are actually working together more than we thought.
  • Instead of fighting against each other, these networks help our brains process information in a smart way, even when we're not focused on anything specific.
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