Geelong Football Club

About: Geelong Football Club is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Wool. The organization has 1503 authors who have published 1826 publications receiving 34162 citations. The organization is also known as: Geelong Cats.

Trap-Neuter-Return Activities in Urban Stray Cat Colonies in Australia.

Abstract: Trap, neuter and return (TNR) describes a non-lethal approach to the control of urban stray cat populations Currently, in Australia, lethal control is common, with over 85% of cats entering some municipal pounds euthanized No research has been published describing TNR activities in Australia Adults involved with TNR in Australia were invited to participate Data from 53 respondents were collected via an anonymous online questionnaire Most respondents were females 36 to 65 years of age, and slightly more participated in TNR as individuals than as part of an organization Respondents generally self-funded at least some of their TNR activities The median number of colonies per respondent was 15 (range 1 to over 100) Median colony size declined from 115 to 65 cats under TNR over a median of 22 years, and the median percent reduction was 31%; this was achieved by rehoming cats and kittens and reducing reproduction A median of 69% of cats in each colony were desexed at the time of reporting Most respondents fed cats once or twice daily, and at least 28% of respondents microchipped cats Prophylactic healthcare was provided to adult cats and kittens, commonly for intestinal parasites (at least 49%), and fleas (at least 46%); vaccinations were less common Time-consuming activities for respondents were feeding (median 4 h/week) and locating resources (median 11 h/week) These findings indicate that TNR, when involving high desexing rates within colonies, adoption of kittens and friendly adults, and ongoing oversight by volunteer caretakers, can reduce cat numbers over time, improve health and welfare of cats and kittens, and is largely funded by private individuals and organizations

Textile dye allergic contact dermatitis following paraphenylenediamine sensitization from a temporary tattoo.

Abstract: Textile dye allergy is Frequently caused by azo dyes, which can cross-react with structurally similar compounds, including paraphenylenediamine. A case of allergie contact dermatitis to azo textile dyes, present trig principally as a sock dermatitis, is presented. The patient, also gave a history of an episode of sealp dermatitits consistent with contact allergy to paraphenylenediamine in hair dye. It is proposed that paraphenylenediamine sensitization j);i).aphi:iij li>ne n from a temporary skin tattoo may have been the primary sensitizing event for these reactions.

Opportunities for primary and secondary prevention of excess gestational weight gain: General Practitioners' perspectives

Abstract: The impact of excess gestational weight gain (GWG) on maternal and child health outcomes is well documented. Understanding how health care providers view and manage GWG may assist with influencing healthy gestational weight outcomes. This study aimed to assess General Practitioner's (GPs) perspectives regarding the management and assessment of GWG and to understand how GPs can be best supported to provide healthy GWG advice to pregnant women. Descriptive qualitative research methods utilising semi - structured interview questions to assess GPs perspectives and management of GWG. GPs participating in shared antenatal care in Geelong, Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales were invited to participate in semi - structured, individual interviews via telephone or in person. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analysed utilising thematic analysis for common emerging themes. Twenty eight GPs participated, 14 from each state. Common themes emerged relating to awareness of the implications of excess GWG, advice regarding weight gain, regularity of gestational weighing by GPs, options for GPs to seek support to provide healthy lifestyle behaviour advice and barriers to engaging pregnant women about their weight. GPs perspectives concerning excess GWG were varied. They frequently acknowledged maternal and child health complications resulting from excess GWG yet weighing practices and GWG advice appeared to be inconsistent. The preferred support option to promote healthy weight was referral to allied health practitioners yet GPs noted that cost and limited access were barriers to achieving this. GPs were aware of the importance of healthy GWG yet routine weighing was not standard practice for diverse reasons. Management of GWG and perspectives of the issue varied widely. Time efficient and cost effective interventions may assist GPs in ensuring women are supported in achieving healthy GWG to provide optimal maternal and infant health outcomes.

Experiences and challenges in implementing complex community-based research project : the Pacific Obesity Prevention in Communities project

Abstract: Policy makers throughout the world are struggling to find effective ways to prevent the rising trend of obesity globally, particularly among children. The Pacific Obesity Prevention in Communities project was the first large-scale, intervention research project conducted in the Pacific aiming to prevent obesity in adolescents. The project spanned four countries: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga. This paper reports on the strengths and challenges experienced from this complex study implemented from 2004 to 2009 across eight cultural groups in different community settings. The key strengths of the project were its holistic collaborative approach, participatory processes and capacity building. The challenges inherent in such a large complex project were underestimated during the project's development. These related to the scale, complexity, duration, low research capacity in some sites and overall coordination across four different countries. Our experiences included the need for a longer lead-in time prior to intervention for training and up-skilling of staff in Fiji and Tonga, investment in overall coordination, data quality management across all sites and the need for realistic capacity building requirements for research staff. The enhanced research capacity and skills across all sites include the development and strengthening of research centres, knowledge translation and new obesity prevention projects.

Gut permeability, its interaction with gut microflora and effects on metabolic health are mediated by the lymphatics system, liver and bile acid

Abstract: There is evidence to link obesity (and metabolic syndrome) with alterations in gut permeability and microbiota. The underlying mechanisms have been questioned and have prompted this review. We propose that the gut barrier function is a primary driver in maintaining metabolic health with poor health being linked to 'gut leakiness'. This review will highlight changes in intestinal permeability and how it may change gut microflora and subsequently affect metabolic health by influencing the functioning of major bodily organs/organ systems: the lymphatic system, liver and pancreas. We also discuss the likelihood that metabolic syndrome undergoes a cyclic worsening facilitated by an increase in intestinal permeability leading to gut dysbiosis, culminating in ongoing poor health leading to further exacerbated gut leakiness.