Trochopus martydeveneyi n. sp., a large, elegant species is described from the dorsal surface of the pectoral fins of captive Cape gurnard, Chelidonichthys capensis (Cuvier), at Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town, originally collected from Table Bay, South Africa in 2007.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (SXT) is commonly used to treat diverse infections, including those associated with cystic fibrosis (CF) pulmonary disease. Studies with found that SXT impairs tetrahydrofolate production, leading to DNA damage, stress response induction, and accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in a process known as thymineless death (TLD). TLD survival can occur through the uptake of exogenous thymidine, countering the effects of SXT; however, a growing body of research has implicated central metabolism as another potentially important determinant of bacterial survival of SXT and other antibiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction International research suggests free online postal self-sampling for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing is an acceptable alternative to clinic-based testing. A user-pays online STI testing service exists in Aotearoa New Zealand, but acceptability among priority populations is unknown. Aim To explore Māori and Pacific young people's perspectives on online postal self-sampling for STI testing (as prospective service users).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Mental distress is on the rise for young people, and there are high levels of unmet need for support. Increasingly, young people are engaging with online mechanisms of support to avoid cost and wait times; however, online support does have its limitations. We surveyed young people, 15-30 years of age, in Aotearoa New Zealand to explore their views of digital support for mental health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Using an innovative framework of complexity and implementation science, with underpinning core values of appreciative inquiry (CIS-A), this paper describes the evaluation of a pilot service in New Zealand aiming to deliver integrated psychological therapy services within primary care, to young people (aged 18-24) experiencing mild to moderate mental distress. Method Using mixed quantitative and qualitative methods and multiple data sources, there was a strong focus on local innovation and co-design with service users, young people and multiple care providers. Data is drawn from service users, stakeholders and providers of the service in three areas of the lower North Island of New Zealand.
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