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Expert consensus on the metaverse in medicine
(Elsevier B.V. on behalf of KeAi Communications Co. Ltd, 2022)BACKGROUND Recently, Professor Chunxue Bai and colleagues have proposed a definition of the Metaverse in Medicine as the medical Internet of Things (MIoT) facilitated using AR and/or VR glasses. METHODS A multi-disciplinary ... -
Yacon concentrate NZFOS+, its phytochemical contents, health-related properties and potential applications
(2021-12)Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius), a sustainable foodstuff, is perceived as a functional food because it contains biologically active components e.g. fructooligosaccharides (FOS), inulin, and phenolic compounds that may ... -
A first New Zealand study looked at the role of lutetium-177-P SMA I &T in the progression of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer
(2021-11)Prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland and is resistant to castration is a deadly disease that poses a threat to men's health. The current standard of care for metastatic prostate cancer is hormonal ... -
Effects of intermittent fasting on glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A scoping review protocol
(Center for Open Science (osf.io/pgzts), 2020)RESEARCH QUESTION: What empirical evidence is available regarding the use of intermittent fasting in affecting glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus? -
Occupants’ health and their living conditions of remote indigenous communities in New Zealand
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2020-11-11)The New Zealand Ministry of Health reported that respiratory disease affects 700,000 people, annually costs New Zealand NZ$7.05 billion, and is the third-highest cause of death. The hospitalisation rate for asthma of Maori ... -
Lutetium-177-PSMA I&T for progressing metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer : a single NZ centre experience
(2020-10)Objectives Metastatic Castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) Metastatic Castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and PSMA Various PSMA ligands and radionuclidessuitable for labelling Lu177-PSMA and Mechanism ... -
A sustainable wholesome foodstuff : health effects and potential dietotherapy applications of yacon
(MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), 2019-11-03)A sustainable food supply is an ever-growing public and planetary health concern influenced by food culture, food practices, and dietary patterns. Globally, the consumption of plant foods that offer physiological and ... -
mHealth and big-data integration: promises for healthcare system in India
(BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and published by BMJ, 2019-08-23)BACKGROUND The use of mobile devices in health (mobile health/mHealth) coupled with related technologies promises to transform global health delivery by creating new delivery models that can be integrated with existing ... -
Radiological assessment of the carpal bones maturation and the appearance of the ossification centres among Egyptian children
(2019-06)Introduction and aim of the work Material and methods Results Conclusion -
Lifetime prevalence of exostosesin New Zealand surfers
(CSIRO Publishing on behalf of Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, 2019-04-03)INTRODUCTION: External auditory exostosis (EAE) is a benign, irreversible bony outgrowth that arises from the temporal bone. EAE projects into the external ear canal, potentially causing recurrent otitis externa and ... -
Implication of quantitative CT and artificial intelligence in COPD
(2019-07)Content New Zealand Maori 新西兰毛利人- Maori Health 毛利人的健康 - COPD 慢阻肺 : COPD Definition 慢阻肺 - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD man慢阻肺) - COPD = shaded part - Prevalence 患病率 - Economic and Social Burden 经济和社会负担 ... -
Nuclear reactor to the hot lab : an overview of the radiochemistry of Lu-177
(2019-08-31)Objective - To understand the basic radiochemistry of Lu-177 and its application in the labelling with various ligands (i.e. DOTA, PSMA-617,PSMA-I&T) for the theranostic purposes Outline Theranostic and its current ... -
A ray of hope patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) sufferers : positive impacts of the Lu177- PSMA treatment in the advanced stage of prostate cancer
(2019-08-31)Objective To evaluate the impact/effects of Lutetium-177-PSMA based treatment in improving the quality of life in patients with advanced stage of prostate cancer (mCRPC) Methodology Epidemiology (Global ... -
Morphological study of the foramen magnum and occipital condyle and its surgical implications in transcondylar approach
(National Medical Research Center (NMRC) (Libya), 2016)The transcondylar approach is being increasingly used to access lesions ventral to the brain stem and cervicomedullary junction. Understanding the anatomy of the occipital condyles is important for this approach. The present ... -
Lu-177: a game-changer
(2018-09)Theranostics Lu-177 : timeline Why Lu-177 is better Various Lu-177 labelled Radiopharmaceuticals in use Teaser for the future in New Zealand -
Vitamin D status of Māori and non-Māori octogenarians in New Zealand: a cohort study (LiLACS NZ)
(HEC PRESS (Publons Academy), 2016-12)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: This study assessed vitamin D status and its determinants in a cohort of octogenarians living within New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty and Lakes Districts. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN: Serum ... -
Relationship between Inertial features of the upper extremity and simple reaction time in boys and girls aged 17-18
(Pleiades Publishing, 2014)The latent period of visual sensor motor reaction depends, in part, on the sensory and integrative processes in the brain, but is also influenced by the rate of the muscle contraction. There is no clear evidence in the ... -
In a perfect world Emergency Department Screening and Brief Interventions for heavy and hazardous use of substances : a feasibility study
(2016)Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) is an evidence based technique for reducing heavy and harmful consumption of alcohol and other drugs. There is significant evidence for both the efficacy and the effectiveness of SBI. ... -
'It’s just so bloody hard’ : recommendations for improving health interventions and maternity support services for disabled women
(New Zealand College of Midwives, 2016-08)Paucity of information about Aotearoa/New Zealand disabled women’s experiences of becoming mothers and the enablers and barriers they may face. • Overseas studies show that disabled women do encounter physical, attitudinal ... -
The cardiac sonographer workforce impacts upon the inequity of provision of echocardiography within New Zealand
(2015)AIM: To identify population based regional provision of echocardiography provision within New Zealand (NZ) public hospitals. The relationship between the cardiac sonographer workforce size, demographics and capacity will ...
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