1.
The impact of an exercise physiologist coordinated resistance exercise program on the physical function of people receiving hemodialysis: a stepped wedge randomised control study
Paul
N
Bennett,
Robin
M
Daly,
Steve
F
Fraser,
Terry
Haines,
Robert
Barnard,
Cherene
Ockerby,
Bridie
Kent
BMC Nephrology 2013, 14 :204 (27 September 2013)
Abstract | Provisional PDF
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2.
Environmental perceptions as mediators of the relationship between the objective built environment and walking among socio-economically disadvantaged women
Delfien
Van Dyck,
Jenny
Veitch,
Ilse
De Bourdeaudhuij,
Lukar
Thornton,
Kylie
Ball
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2013, 10 :108 (19 September 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
3.
A study protocol to investigate the management of depression and challenging behaviors associated with dementia in aged care settings
Marita
P
McCabe,
David
Mellor,
Tanya
E
Davison,
Gery
Karantzas,
Kathryn
von Treuer,
Daniel
W
O’Connor
BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13 :95 (19 September 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
4.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and encephalomyelitis disseminata/multiple sclerosis show remarkable levels of similarity in phenomenology and neuroimmune characteristics
Gerwyn
Morris,
Michael
Maes
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :205 (17 September 2013)
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Editor’s summary
As multiple sclerosis (MS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) share many symptoms and neuro-immune characteristics, Gerwyn Morris and Michael Maes suggest that CFS should be considered as a neuro-immune disease and that MS patients may be susceptible to develop CFS symptoms.
5.
DSM-5: a collection of psychiatrist views on the changes, controversies, and future directions
Charles
B
Nemeroff,
Daniel
Weinberger,
Michael
Rutter,
Harriet
L
MacMillan,
Richard
A
Bryant,
Simon
Wessely,
Dan
J
Stein,
Carmine
M
Pariante,
Florian
Seemüller,
Michael
Berk,
Gin
S
Malhi,
Martin
Preisig,
Martin
Brüne,
Paul
Lysaker
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :202 (12 September 2013)
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Editor’s summary
Our Editorial Board Members and their colleagues discuss their personal views on the newly released fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), specifically with regard to how it may, or may not, affect their specific areas of psychiatric medicine.
6.
So depression is an inflammatory disease, but where does the inflammation come from?
Michael
Berk,
Lana
J
Williams,
Felice
N
Jacka,
Adrienne
O’Neil,
Julie
A
Pasco,
Steven
Moylan,
Nicholas
B
Allen,
Amanda
L
Stuart,
Amie
C
Hayley,
Michelle
L
Byrne,
Michael
Maes
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :200 (12 September 2013)
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Editor’s summary
Depression is associated with a low-grade inflammatory response; Michael Berk and colleagues discuss the sources of inflammation, oxidative and nitrosative stress in depression and emphasize that these factors can be treated or prevented.
7.
Associations between psychological stress, eating, physical activity, sedentary behaviours and body weight among women: a longitudinal study
Jennifer
Mouchacca,
Gavin
R
Abbott,
Kylie
Ball
BMC Public Health 2013, 13 :828 (11 September 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
8.
Additional Saturday rehabilitation improves functional independence and quality of life and reduces length of stay: a randomized controlled trial
Casey
L
Peiris,
Nora
Shields,
Natasha
K
Brusco,
Jennifer
J
Watts,
Nicholas
F
Taylor
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :198 (10 September 2013)
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Editor’s summary
In a clinical trial, additional Saturday rehabilitation improves functional independence and quality of life in hospitalized patients, and could reduce length of hospital stay, suggesting extra rehabilitation should be given to improve patient outcome.
9.
A realist review of interventions and strategies to promote evidence-informed healthcare: a focus on change agency
Brendan
McCormack,
Joanne
Rycroft-Malone,
Kara
DeCorby,
Alison
M
Hutchinson,
Tracey
Bucknall,
Bridie
Kent,
Alyce
Schultz,
Erna
Snelgrove-Clarke,
Cheyl
Stetler,
Marita
Titler,
Lars
Wallin,
Valerie
Wilson
Implementation Science 2013, 8 :107 (8 September 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
10.
A novel serogenetic approach determines the community prevalence of celiac disease and informs improved diagnostic pathways
Robert
P
Anderson,
Margaret
J
Henry,
Roberta
Taylor,
Emma
L
Duncan,
Patrick
Danoy,
Marylia
J
Costa,
Kathryn
Addison,
Jason
A
Tye-Din,
Mark
A
Kotowicz,
Ross
E
Knight,
Wendy
Pollock,
Geoffrey
C
Nicholson,
Ban-Hock
Toh,
Matthew
A
Brown,
Julie
A
Pasco
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :188 (28 August 2013)
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Editor’s summary
A novel screening approach involving human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DQ gene testing and confirmatory serology accurately estimates the prevalence of celiac disease (CD), and could help to reduce the number of unnecessary gastroscopies.
11.
Alcohol consumption and sport: a cross-sectional study of alcohol management practices associated with at-risk alcohol consumption at community football clubs
Melanie
Kingsland,
Luke
Wolfenden,
Bosco
C
Rowland,
Karen
E
Gillham,
Vanessa
J
Kennedy,
Robyn
L
Ramsden,
Richard
W
Colbran,
Sarah
Weir,
John
H
Wiggers
BMC Public Health 2013, 13 :762 (16 August 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
12.
Gentrepid V2.0: a web server for candidate disease gene prediction
Sara
Ballouz,
Jason
Y
Liu,
Richard
A
George,
Naresh
Bains,
Arthur
Liu,
Martin
Oti,
Bruno
Gaeta,
Diane
Fatkin,
Merridee
A
Wouters
BMC Bioinformatics 2013, 14 :249 (16 August 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
13.
Problem gambling and family violence: family member reports of prevalence, family impacts and family coping
Aino
Suomi,
Alun
C
Jackson,
Nicki
A
Dowling,
Tiffany
Lavis,
Janet
Patford,
Shane
A
Thomas,
Peter
Harvey,
Max
Abbott,
Maria
E
Bellringer,
Jane
Koziol-McLain,
Sue
Cockman
Asian Journal of Gambling Issues and Public Health 2013, 3 :13 (13 August 2013)
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14.
Stores Healthy Options Project in Remote Indigenous Communities (SHOP@RIC): a protocol of a randomised trial promoting healthy food and beverage purchases through price discounts and in-store nutrition education
Julie
Brimblecombe,
Megan
Ferguson,
Selma
C
Liberato,
Kylie
Ball,
Marjory
L
Moodie,
Anne
Magnus,
Edward
Miles,
Amanda
J
Leach,
Mark
D
Chatfield,
Cliona
Ni Mhurchu,
Kerin
O’Dea,
Ross
S
Bailie
BMC Public Health 2013, 13 :744 (12 August 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed | Cited on BioMed Central
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Independent and joint associations of TV viewing time and snack food consumption with the metabolic syndrome and its components; a cross-sectional study in Australian adults
Alicia
A
Thorp,
Sarah
A
McNaughton,
Neville
Owen,
David
W
Dunstan
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2013, 10 :96 (9 August 2013)
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Participants’ perceptions of a knowledge-brokering strategy to facilitate evidence-informed policy-making in Fiji
Gade
Waqa,
Helen
Mavoa,
Wendy
Snowdon,
Marj
Moodie,
Rigieta
Nadakuitavuki,
Marita
Mc Cabe,
Boyd
Swinburn
BMC Public Health 2013, 13 :725 (7 August 2013)
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What Hispanic parents do to encourage and discourage 3-5 year old children to be active: a qualitative study using nominal group technique
Teresia
M
O’Connor,
Ester
Cerin,
Sheryl
O
Hughes,
Jessica
Robles,
Deborah
Thompson,
Tom
Baranowski,
Rebecca
E
Lee,
Theresa
Nicklas,
Richard
M
Shewchuk
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2013, 10 :93 (6 August 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
18.
Reasons for using web-based counselling among family and friends impacted by problem gambling
Simone
N
Rodda,
Dan
I
Lubman,
Nicki
A
Dowling,
Terence
V
McCann
Asian Journal of Gambling Issues and Public Health 2013, 3 :12 (29 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF
19.
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)-related symptoms and its association with mood and anxiety disorders and psychological symptomology: a population-based study in women
Livia
Sanna,
Amanda
L
Stuart,
Michael
Berk,
Julie
A
Pasco,
Paolo
Girardi,
Lana
J
Williams
BMC Psychiatry 2013, 13 :194 (24 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
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Pregnant women’s knowledge of weight, weight gain, complications of obesity and weight management strategies in pregnancy
Alexis
Shub,
Emily Y-S
Huning,
Karen
J
Campbell,
Elizabeth
A
McCarthy
BMC Research Notes 2013, 6 :278 (18 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
21.
The grounded psychometric development and initial validation of the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ)
Richard
H
Osborne,
Roy
W
Batterham,
Gerald
R
Elsworth,
Melanie
Hawkins,
Rachelle
Buchbinder
BMC Public Health 2013, 13 :658 (16 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
22.
Evaluation of the acceptability and usefulness of an information website for caregivers of people with bipolar disorder
Lesley
Berk,
Michael
Berk,
Seetal
Dodd,
Claire
Kelly,
Stefan
Cvetkovski,
Anthony Francis
Jorm
BMC Medicine 2013, 11 :162 (11 July 2013)
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Editor’s summary
Online guidelines for caregivers of adult bipolar disorder patients are useful and inexpensive, but according to an online survey, those caring for patients with severe forms of the disorder require a more complex stepped-care approach for support and guidance.
23.
Altered cardiac autonomic nervous function in depression
Yiming
Wang,
Xun
Zhao,
Adrienne
O'Neil,
Alyna
Turner,
Xingde
Liu,
Michael
Berk
BMC Psychiatry 2013, 13 :187 (10 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
24.
Absence of social desirability bias in the evaluation of chronic disease self-management interventions
Sandra
Nolte,
Gerald
R
Elsworth,
Richard
H
Osborne
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2013, 11 :114 (8 July 2013)
Abstract | Full text | PDF | PubMed
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Gender specific age-related changes in bone density, muscle strength and functional performance in the elderly: a-10 year prospective population-based study
Robin
M
Daly,
Bjorn
E
Rosengren,
Gayani
Alwis,
Henrik
G
Ahlborg,
Ingemar
Sernbo,
Magnus
K
Karlsson
BMC Geriatrics 2013, 13 :71 (6 July 2013)
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Editor’s summary
The rate and timing of loss in grip strength, balance and gait is similar in both sexes, aged 60 years and over, however women show an increased rate of annual forearm bone mineral density loss.