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Sarah J Loveday

Researcher at University of Auckland

Publications -  9
Citations -  85

Sarah J Loveday is an academic researcher from University of Auckland. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Mental health. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 51 citations.

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Bioelectrical impedance for measuring percentage body fat in young persons with Down syndrome: validation with dual-energy absorptiometry.

TL;DR: The aims of this study were to accurately measure body fat in children with Down syndrome and to identify which existing algorithm best predicts percentage bodyfat in this population.
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Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Children: A Systematic Review.

TL;DR: There is limited evidence that screening for ACEs improves identification of childhood adversity and may improve referrals, and if the hypothesized benefits of ACEs screening on child and parent mental health are to realize, it is essential to understand the barriers for families taking up referrals.
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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II trial to explore the effects of a GABAA-α5 NAM (basmisanil) on intellectual disability associated with Down syndrome

TL;DR: Basmisanil, a selective GABAA-α5 negative allosteric modulator, was evaluated at 120 mg or 240 mg BID (80 or 160 mg for 12-13 years) in a 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II trial (Clematis) for efficacy and safety in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome as mentioned in this paper .
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Integrated Child and Family Hub models for detecting and responding to family adversity: protocol for a mixed-methods evaluation in two sites

TL;DR: This multisite convergent mixed-methods study proposes to co-design, test and evaluate integrated Hub models of care in two Australian community health services in low socioeconomic areas that serve families experiencing adversity: Wyndham Vale in Victoria and Marrickville in New South Wales.
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Getting tangled in red tape: the challenges of doing clinical research in New Zealand.

TL;DR: This publication highlights the pitfalls in the current system with a case study, and suggests changes to the ethical review process that may aid researchers in establishing clinical research.