Publications by authors named "S L Healy"

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) continue to contribute significantly to Australia's burden of disease. In Queensland, varied surveillance protocols exist contributing to unnecessary complexity. With end-user partners, we defined a minimum dataset to support the public reporting of HAI surveillance data.

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Behavioral outcomes, including foraging efficiency and reproductive success, often improve with age and with repeated breeding attempts. Here we examined the role of previous experience on the nest-building behavior of wild blue tits . In particular, we focused on how previous success or failure in rearing nestlings shapes nest-building decisions in subsequent years.

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  • Cancer significantly impacts disabled individuals, who have lower participation rates in population-based screening programs that can aid in early cancer detection.
  • A study used qualitative evidence synthesis to analyze 32 publications and identified key factors affecting access to screening, including perceptions, support systems, financial costs, literacy levels, and physical accessibility.
  • To improve access, screening services must recognize and address the unique needs of disabled people by implementing reasonable accommodations tailored to their requirements.
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An accumulating body of evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between sleep and cardiovascular (CV) health. A high level of evidence has linked obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Accordingly, clinical sleep medicine emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of OSA in the context of promoting CV health.

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Malaria in pregnancy increases maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is a core vector control strategy used to reduce transmission in endemic areas; however, its efficacy in reducing the sequelae of malaria in pregnancy is not well described. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science were searched for all studies assessing IRS exposure during pregnancy.

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