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Vol 1, No 1 (2010): Experience and Practice
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REVIEW
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Misinterpreting P-Values in ResearchSatvinder S Dhaliwal, Michael J Campbell Presenting the results of research as statements such as “p < 0.05”, “p > 0.05”, “NS” or as precise p-values has the effect of oversimplifying study findings. Further information regarding the size of the difference between groups is required. A statistically significant test also does not imply that the observed difference is clinically important or meaningful, and their meanings are often confused.
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STUDENT EDITORIAL
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Migration and HealthAkshay Sharma, Elizabeth Cottrell Migrants are a significant and diverse population. Many migrants have similar health needs to native people. Nonethelss multiple harm can result from the process of migration and compound the distressful reasons for migration. This editorial discusses this diverse group of people in relation to their health and the healthcare services in host nations.
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RESEARCH
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Insulin Sensitivity, Liver Disease and HypertensionStefania Negrea, Luminita Latea Non-dipping blood pressure status of hypertension is associated with both a higher prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and with a higher insulin resistance this study concludes that insulin resistance could be the pathogenetic link between liver steatosis and non-dipping BP status.
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Teaching Pharmacology in NepalRavi Shankar, Nisha Jha, Omi Bajracharya, Rojeena Shrestha, Harish S Thapa The authors suggest that it is possible to conduct a problem-based pharmacology session in a resource limited setting in a developing country. The propose that their experiences could be replicated by medical educators especially in developing countries.
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Participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening ProgramSara Javanparast, Paul Russell Ward, Stephen Cole, Tiffany K Gill, Michelle Ah Matt, Paul Aylward, Genevieve Baratiny, Moyez Jiwa, Angelita Martini, Gary Misan, George Tsourtos, Carlene Wilson, Graeme Young Analysis of the NBCSP data for Adelaide, showing disparities/inequities in participation rates by socio-economic status, geographical location and gender.
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CLINICAL AUDIT
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Implantable Cardioverter DefibrillatorsAhmad M. Zaki Radhi Nasir, Ravinder Batra, Rohan Jayasinghe The authors propose that ICDs are very effective life-saving devices albeit very expensive. Their use can be associated with significant morbidities especially while operators are on a steep learning curve.
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REVIEW (Multimedia Presentation)
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Caring for Cancer CarersLetitia Burridge Being a cancer carer is known to adversely affect the health of people who find themselves in this role. Carers tend to overlook their own health concerns for the patient's sake, while health professionsals tend to focus on the needs of the cancer patient. This often leaves carers in a state of unintentional neglect. The primary care setting is an ideal but under-used setting for proactively and systematically managing carers' own health concerns. This presentation outlines how an idea was developed and tested to overcome these challenges, and some of the findings to date.
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CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS
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Conference ProgramNutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Conference Program.
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Conference Abstracts Tuesday 8th December 2009Nutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations I
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Conference Abstracts Wednesday 9th December 2009Nutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations II
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Conference Abstracts Thursday 10th December 2009Nutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations III
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Conference Abstracts Friday 11th December 2009Nutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Presentations IV
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Poster AbstractsNutrition Society of Australia and Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Thirty-third Annual Scientific Meeting Poster Presentations
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Scholarship on OfferPhD Scholarship This scholarship will support a student to develop an intervention to encourage men with colorectal symptoms to seek appropriate health care advice sooner rather than later.
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Call for papersAustralasian Medical Journal Special Edition: Healthcare in India, Dates for your diary.
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