Despite advances in neonatal and ophthalmological care, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) continues to be a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. Investigating gene variants associated with vascular responses in ROP may provide valuable insights into its pathogenesis and identify risk or protective factors. Nitric oxide (NO) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) play roles in vascular regulation, influencing processes relevant to ROP development.
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September 2024
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September 2024
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat. Due to its complexity, holistic approaches focusing on the interconnected factors influencing AMR across One Health domains are necessary. This study adopts system dynamics with extensive stakeholder engagement to unravel feedback processes between factors driving AMR.
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September 2024
The HOTspots digital surveillance platform (HOTspots) is a critical technology of the HOTspots Surveillance and Response Program. It provides timely point-of-care access to pathology and demographic data from previously underserved regions. Co-designed with clinicians, epidemiologists, and health policy makers, the platform provides the evidence-base to empower efficient clinical management of patients with antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections and supports national disease surveillance efforts in Australia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global pandemic, however, estimating its burden is a complex process. As a result, many countries rely on global estimates to infer burden within their own setting. With a growing number of recent publications quantifying AMR burden in Australia, and an expansion of surveillance programs, enumerating AMR mortality for Australia is feasible.
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