Publications by authors named "S J Durkin"
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- Many Australian adults who smoke mistakenly believe that reducing their cigarette intake effectively lowers health risks associated with smoking.
- A significant portion of smokers, particularly those smoking less frequently, underestimate the dangers of smoking just one cigarette per day.
- The study highlights a widespread misunderstanding surrounding the effectiveness of cutting down on smoking, which emphasizes the need for better education regarding the risks involved with any level of tobacco consumption.
Background: To assess topical dorzolamide as medical therapy for idiopathic full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs).
Methods: Randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, single-centre clinical trial involving 32 patients with idiopathic small FTMHs (<400 ). Participants in both arms used topical dorzolamide 2% or saline thrice daily for 8 weeks with monthly OCT.
The media landscape changes have resulted in significantly more people viewing content in shorter and skippable formats. There is limited evidence about the impact of these formats on anti-tobacco campaign effectiveness. This study examined the effect of anti-tobacco ad length and skippability on perceived message effectiveness (PME) and emotional responsiveness among people who smoke.
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