Publications by authors named "S Anstey"

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  • - The Wales COVID-19 Evidence Centre (WCEC) was created from 2021-23 to provide timely research evidence to inform health and social care decisions amidst the fast-paced challenges of the pandemic.
  • - The WCEC employed flexible knowledge mobilisation methods, including stakeholder co-production and public engagement, to ensure that relevant findings reached the right decision-makers effectively.
  • - Results showed that WCEC's processes successfully facilitated the use of rapid evidence reviews, although realizing public benefits from this work will require additional time and resources.
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Objectives: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have recently developed successfully in treatment for several advanced cancers, including advanced renal cancer, where options have previously been limited. However, while some are able to tolerate these treatments, others may experience unpredictable and sometimes severe immune-related adverse events. Oncology health care professionals have vital roles in optimizing safety and supporting positive outcomes for people receiving these treatments.

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Background: Research exploring nurse-parent relationships in children's hospices is rare.

Aim: To investigate how children's hospice nurses manage emotional labour and professional integrity in their long-term relationships with parents.

Methods: A purposive sample of six children's nurses, from hospices across England, recorded audio diaries and participated in telephone interviews.

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  • The avian pathogen poses a risk to both animals and humans, particularly causing reproductive loss in horses and subsequent infections in humans who come into contact with them.
  • A study analyzed genomic data from various species, revealing that predominant strains (ST24) showed clonal characteristics across horses, birds, and humans, primarily in Australia, while also identifying significant genomic diversity in other groups.
  • Findings indicated that ST24 has distinct sub-lineages with recent population expansion, highlighting the potential for cross-species transmission within its various hosts.
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Chlamydia psittaci is a recognised cause of late-term equine foetal loss and poses a zoonotic risk in Australia. However, a management strategy is lacking to protect at-risk humans handling infected aborted material and pregnant mares. This study proposes a protocol for approaching C.

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