The College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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Cytokine-primed umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells enhanced therapeutic effects of extracellular vesicles on osteoarthritic chondrocytes
(2022-10)In recent years, extracellular vesicles (EVs) secreted by mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have emerged as a potential cell-free therapy against osteoarthritis (OA). Thus, we investigated the therapeutic effects of EVs released ... -
Contraception decision making by Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Australian youth: an exploratory study
(2021-09)Context: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) youth may become early parents, with some aspiring to parenthood. Yet, the factors that influence CALD youths' contraceptive decision-making are less well known, although ... -
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for the management of female sexual dysfunction: Literature reviews and study design of a clinical trial
(2022-09)Hormone imbalance and female sexual dysfunction immensely affect perimenopausal female health and quality of life. Hormone therapy can improve female hormone deficiency, but long-term use increases the risk of cardiovascular ... -
Biofilm Formation by Pathogenic Bacteria: Applying a Staphylococcus aureus Model to Appraise Potential Targets for Therapeutic Intervention
(2022-01)Carried in the nasal passages by up to 30% of humans, Staphylococcus aureus is recognized to be a successful opportunistic pathogen. It is a frequent cause of infections of the upper respiratory tract, including sinusitis, ... -
‘I need support to continue my Muay Thai career’: A qualitative study on social support amongst Muay Thai fighters in Thailand
(2023-06)Most Muay Thai fighters in Thailand are from marginalized backgrounds. To succeed in their profession, social support plays a crucial role. This paper discusses the role of social support among Muay Thai fighters, that ... -
Association between body mass index and colorectal adenomas: Findings from a case-control study in Vietnam
(2021-07)Colorectal cancer is a leading cancer worldwide and in Vietnam. Adenomas (adenomatous polyps) is an important precursor of colorectal cancer. There is currently no study to determine the modifiable risk factors for colorectal ... -
Development and validation of a structured survey questionnaire on knowledge, attitude, preventive practice, and treatment-seeking behaviour regarding dengue among the resident population of Sabah, Malaysia: an exploratory factor analysis
(2021-12)Background: Several studies have reported a significant association of knowledge, attitude and preventive practice (KAP) regarding dengue infection among community’s resident in endemic areas. In this study we aimed to ... -
Different domains of dengue research in the Philippines: A systematic review and meta-analysis of questionnaire-based studies
(2021-12)Background: Dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease of humans worldwide, including southeast Asia region. This review provides a comprehensive overview of questionnaire- related dengue studies ... -
Burden of antibiotic resistance among children with typhoid in Gadap Town, Karachi, Pakistan
(2022-02)Background: Increasing antibiotic resistance by pathogenic bacteria is observed in poor sanitary conditions. The peak incidence of typhoid occurs between 5–15 years of age. This is the most common bacteraemic illness of ... -
Societal reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic
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Biofilm Formation by Pathogenic Bacteria: Applying a Staphylococcus aureus Model to Appraise Potential Targets for Therapeutic Intervention
(2022-04)Carried in the nasal passages by up to 30% of humans, Staphylococcus aureus is recognized to be a successful opportunistic pathogen. It is a frequent cause of infections of the upper respiratory tract, including sinusitis, ... -
Survival of rural telehealth services post-pandemic in Australia: A call to retain the gains in the ‘new normal’
(2022-08)Aim: COVID-19 rapidly transformed how Australians access health care services. This paper considers how the inability for urban patients to access in-person care expediated the introduction of virtual solutions in health ... -
Under the regulatory radar: Unregulated rural healthcare in Bangladesh and Australia
(2022-09)This study examines health regulation under conditions of geographical constraint in two strikingly different settings, one on a remote island in Bangladesh and the other in an impoverished rural region in Australia. Both ... -
Global “flu-ization” of COVID-19: A perspective from Vietnam
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The global COVID-19 vaccine surplus: tackling expiring stockpiles
(2023-12)Background: A global surplus of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines exists as a result of difficulties in aligning the demand and supply for vaccine manufacturing and delivery. World leaders have accelerated vaccine ...
