Exploring the barriers preventing Indigenous Australians from accessing cancer genetic counseling.
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DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1251
Abstract: In Australia, individuals of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent (Indigenous Australians) have poorer health outcomes than the general population, including higher incidence of cancer and reduced life expectancy up to 14 years compared to non-Indigenous… read more here.
Keywords: genetic counseling; indigenous australians; genetics; cancer genetic ... See more keywords
Hepatocellular carcinoma amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100919
Abstract: Background Liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are important contributors to the mortality gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. However, there is a lack of population based high quality data assessing the differences in HCC… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; status; hcc; indigenous australians ... See more keywords
The validity of self-report of eye diseases in participants with vision loss in the National Eye Health Survey
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-09421-9
Abstract: We assessed the validity and reliability of self-report of eye disease in participants with unilateral vision loss (presenting visual acuity worse than 6/12 in the worse eye and equal to or better than 6/12 in… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous australians; vision loss; eye; self report ... See more keywords
Minimal trauma hip fracture hospitalisations among older Indigenous and non‐Indigenous Australians: A retrospective population‐based cohort study
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DOI: 10.1111/ajag.13115
Abstract: To compare minimal trauma hip fractures (MTHF) between older Indigenous and non‐Indigenous Australians. read more here.
Keywords: indigenous non; minimal trauma; indigenous australians; trauma hip ... See more keywords
Correlation of spirometry indices to chest radiology in the diagnosis of chronic airway disease among regional and rural Indigenous Australians.
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DOI: 10.1111/imj.16023
Abstract: BACKGROUND The majority of Indigenous Australians reside in non-urban locations, with reduced access to chest radiology such as Computed Tomography (CT). Spirometry and Chest X-Ray (CXR) may be used in the absence of CT, however… read more here.
Keywords: radiology; indigenous australians; spirometry; cxr ... See more keywords
The genomic landscape of blood groups in Indigenous Australians in remote communities.
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16873
Abstract: BACKGROUND Red blood cell (RBC) membrane-associated blood group systems are clinically significant. Alloimmunisation is a persistent risk associated with blood transfusion owing to the antigen polymorphisms among these RBC-associated blood groups. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) offers… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous australians; blood; blood group; associated blood ... See more keywords
Validation of a deep learning system for the detection of diabetic retinopathy in Indigenous Australians
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DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2022-322237
Abstract: Background/aims Deep learning systems (DLSs) for diabetic retinopathy (DR) detection show promising results but can underperform in racial and ethnic minority groups, therefore external validation within these populations is critical for health equity. This study… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous australians; validation; detection; deep learning ... See more keywords
Abstract 16825: Indigenous Australians Present 9 Years Earlier With Acute Coronary Syndrome With Worse 12 Months Outcomes; A 14-year Registry Analysis
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.142.suppl_3.16825
Abstract: Introduction: Indigenous Australians have a higher cardiovascular burden than non-indigenous persons. Whether this is associated with more prevalent cardiovascular risk factors or other reasons is not well defined. Hypothesis: Indigenous Australians with acute coronary syndrome… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous australians; years earlier; cardiovascular risk; risk factors ... See more keywords
Bridging cultures in palliative care: A qualitative study of the care of Indigenous Australians with advanced illness
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DOI: 10.1177/02692163221137929
Abstract: Background: Lack of access, late engagement and limited referral for palliative care remain critical issues in supporting Indigenous Australians with life limiting illness. Aim: To explore the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health… read more here.
Keywords: health; indigenous australians; qualitative study; palliative care ... See more keywords
Indigenous Australians with autism: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1177/1362361319894829
Abstract: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with autism spectrum disorder, used interchangeably with the term autism, are among the most marginalised people in Australian society. This review maps out existing and emerging themes in the… read more here.
Keywords: torres strait; indigenous australians; autism; strait islander ... See more keywords
Interrogating social work: Australian Social Work and the Stolen Generations
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DOI: 10.1177/1468017318794230
Abstract: Summary In the context of Australian social work’s “past complicity” in the disadvantaging of Indigenous Australians, this study examined what was said in the journal of the Australian Association of Social Workers about the taking… read more here.
Keywords: work; australian social; indigenous australians; stolen generations ... See more keywords