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  • ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are vital for brain health, but excessive DHA can lead to oxidative stress in the brain.
  • A study on male rats showed that a 10-week diet with high-DHA fish oil improved antioxidant defenses and reduced protein carbonylation in brain regions compared to oils with lower DHA levels.
  • Findings revealed that the cerebellum is more affected by dietary fat composition than the cortex, suggesting that high DHA intake enhances the brain's ability to cope with oxidative damage.
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Objective: The main objective of this study is to develop an eHealth adoption model based on patients' perceptions of public value dimensions and empirically apply the model to understand the adoption of a governmental health app by Jordanian patients. The study attempts to contribute to overcoming the narrow focus of contemporary theories such as UTAUT and, ultimately, to designing more effective implementation strategies in order to address the current delays in global eHealth adoption.

Methods: We conducted a quantitative survey of 430 Jordanian patients, utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM) to process the empirical data.

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Dietary Marine Oils Selectively Decrease Obesogenic Diet-Derived Carbonylation in Proteins Involved in ATP Homeostasis and Glutamate Metabolism in the Rat Cerebellum.

Antioxidants (Basel)

January 2024

Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IIM-CSIC), Eduardo Cabello 6, E-36208 Vigo, Spain.

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  • Diets high in saturated fats and sugars lead to oxidative stress, which can cause cognitive decline and aging of the brain, especially in the cerebellum.
  • The study conducted on rats found that such diets increased the carbonylation of proteins related to energy metabolism and neurotransmitter functions in the cerebellum over 21 weeks.
  • Supplementing with fish oil reduced oxidative damage by protecting against protein carbonylation and may suggest a dietary solution to improve cerebellar health.
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An investigation of digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A european survey of proficiency level and future educational needs.

Radiography (Lond)

May 2023

Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) & Rise@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal. Electronic address:

Introduction: This study aims to assess the proficiency level of digital skills, the factors influencing that level and the training needs of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs), due to the differences in technology availability and accessibility, variations in the regulation and education of TR/RTTs in European countries, and the lack of a digital skills framework.

Methods: An online survey was distributed to TR/RTTs working in Europe to capture their self-assessment of proficiency levels of digital skills when performing their clinical role. Information was also gathered regarding training, work experience and level of information and communication technology (ICT) skills.

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Advanced practice roles amongst therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A European survey.

Radiography (Lond)

March 2023

European Federation of Radiographer Societies, Utrecht, Netherlands; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Radiotherapy and the Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Introduction: Advanced Practice (AP) roles in Radiotherapy (RT) over time are variable, often locally developed and not underpinned by professional standards which leads to conceptual and practical gaps. This study aimed to assess AP roles amongst Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) and identify educational gaps for this level across Europe.

Methods: An anonymous online survey was designed, validated, and distributed across Europe.

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Digital skills of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists - Document analysis for a European educational curriculum.

Radiography (Lond)

November 2022

Medical Physics, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection Group, IPO Porto Research Center (CI-IPOP), Porto Comprehensive Cancer Center (Porto.CCC) & Rise@CI-IPOP (Health Research Network), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal; Medical Physics Department, Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO Porto), R. Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida 865, 4200-072 Porto, Portugal. Electronic address:

Introduction: It is estimated that around 50% of cancer patients require Radiotherapy (RT) at some point during their treatment, hence Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) have a key role to play in patient management. It is essential for TR/RTTs to keep abreast with new technologies and continuously develop the digital skills necessary for safe RT practice. The RT profession and education is not regulated at European Union level, which leads to heterogeneity in the skills developed and practised among countries.

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Advanced practice roles of therapeutic radiographers/radiation therapists: A systematic literature review.

Radiography (Lond)

August 2022

European Federation of Radiographer Societies, PO Box 30511, Utrecht, 3503, AH, Netherlands; The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Radiotherapy and the Institute of Cancer Research, Surrey, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom. Electronic address:

Introduction: Advances in Radiotherapy (RT) technology and increase of complexity in cancer care have enabled the implementation of new treatment techniques. Subsequently, a greater level of autonomy, responsibility, and accountability in the practice of Therapeutic Radiographers/Radiation Therapists (TR/RTTs) has led to Advanced Practice (AP) roles. The published evidence of this role is scattered with confusing terminology and divergence regarding the perception of whether a specific role represents AP internationally.

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