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Hi Readers,

We are delighted to welcome you to Issue 11 of The Health Scoop magazine featuring Education & Research.

This issue, we feature Queensland Childrens Medical Research Institute and their world-first trial to prevent the development of asthma, initiated by their Deputy Director, Professor Peter Sly. QCMRI has commenced the trial aimed at preventing asthma in children who are at high risk of developing this condition. If it works, it will prevent children getting severe respiratory infections and viral infections, bronchiolitis, and break the link between asthma and allergy. To read more about this trial, turn to page 10.

Australian College of Nursing (ACN) believes that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career and further the profession. ACN provides nurses with tools to plan their career pathway, educational supports, opportunities to network and participate in professional forums and a range of benefits that stem from being part of a profession that is moving in the right direction. ACN specialise in postgraduate education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for nurses. To find out more about courses and CPD opportunities with ACN, turn to page 14.

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Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Poor diet seriously affects teens livers

Queensland Childrens Medical Research InstituteWorld-first trial to prevent the development of asthma

The University of Western AustraliaFast-acting mothers milk for healthier babies

Australian College of NursingCaring for your career

The Menzies School of Health ResearchTalking posters to tackle chronic cough in Indigenous communities

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to quickly snap a consented medical photo and share the image with another colleague, all within an entirely secure, and legally-compliant, mobile healthcare imaging system. The App runs on both Apple and Android systems.

PicSafe Medi was designed to meet a real-time problem head on. With the majority of healthcare professionals surveyed out there now using their own camera-equipped smart devices in their practices, these devices clearly benefit our patients by helping us do our jobs better and more efficiently, says Dr Ted Carner (MD, MPH, FAAD, FACD) a key founder of the PicSafe Medi solution and system.

Pre-PicSafe Medi, however, no secure, standardised system existed for safely using these devices within a medical setting.

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With the majority of healthcare professionals surveyed out there now using their own camera-equipped smart devices in their practices, these devices clearly benefit our patients by helping us do our jobs better and more efficiently

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compliantly use our smart devices for the benefit of our patients.

An estimated 65%+ of healthcare professionals now regularly take clinical photos with smart phones. Most admit to not considering any legal ramifications of such a commonplace practice.

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The PicSafe Medi team has busily been meeting with notonly healthcare professionals from all walks of life but representatives of many of Victorias public and private hospitals and healthcare institutions. The PicSafe Medi

system is designed to be seamlessly integrated into any hospitals existing IT system without any disruption to current work flows.

This app will not only assure safety and privacy of sensitive patient data, but will, hopefully, serve as a template for establishing a more uniform, coherent standard for safe mobile medical photography were happy to be part of that, says Gillard.

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Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Poor diet seriously affects teens livers

New research from Perths Telethon Institute for Child Health Research shows that a Western diet is associated with an increased risk of liver disease in teenagers.

The research findings have been published in the latest edition of prestigious international journal The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Leader of Nutrition studies at the Institute, Professor Wendy Oddy, said the study looked at dietary patterns and liver ultrasounds of almost 1000 teenagers from the long-term Raine Study.

We found that a Western style of diet was associated with an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) at 17 years of age, and a healthy diet was protective, particularly in obese adolescents, said Professor Oddy.

NAFLD is a very common condition that can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure in a small proportion of individuals. In rare cases, people may require liver transplantation.

The study results show that 15 per cent of adolescents had NAFLD. More than half of those with NAFLD were overweight or obese.

Looking at the sub-group of obese 17 year olds, a healthy diet was significantly associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD while there was a strong trend toward the Western diet increasing the risk of NAFLD, said Professor Oddy.

We found a specific association between high intake of sugary soft drinks and NAFLD, which is likely to be due to the large amounts of sugars such as fructose.

A Western diet is characterised by a high intake of takeaway foods, red meat, confectionary, soft drinks, processed, fried and refined foods.

These diets tend to be higher in total fat, saturated fat, refined sugar and sodium. A healthy pattern is a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and fish. It tends to be higher in omega-3 fatty acids, folate and fibre.

Dietary information was collected through food frequency questionnaires when the study participants were 14 years of age, with liver ultrasonography conducted at the 17-year follow-up. Information on alcohol intake was also collected.

Professor Oddy said efforts to reduce obesity in childhood and adolescence may be important for preventing NAFLD.

As NAFLD is associated with obesity and diabetes and with the rise in the prevalence of these in the past two decades, NAFLD is now the leading cause of liver injury, said Professor Oddy.

As dietary patterns are formed during childhood and carried through to adulthood, the Western diet has a potential to cause long term liver damage.

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Queensland Childrens Medical Research InstituteWorld-first trial to prevent the development of asthma Seven-month old Lillyanna is one of Australias first infants to participate in a world-first trial to prevent the development of asthma, initiated by Professor Peter Sly, Deputy Director of the Queensland Childrens Medical Research Institute.

Last month, Professor Sly commenced a National Health and Medical Research Council funded world-first trial to prevent asthma in infants younger than nine months who are at high-risk of developing asthma.

Professor Sly said, Infants may well be showing some early signs of allergy themselves like eczema or food sensitization. We are treating the infants for each of the first two winters of their life followed by another year to

review outcomes; and in this way we hope to prevent them from getting frequent viral infections and developing asthma.

QCMRI has commenced the trial using a medicine called OM-85 (BronchoVaxom) aimed at preventing asthma in children who are at high risk of developing this condition.

I have chronic asthma and I will do anything possible to prevent my baby having to experience what I went through as a child and a teenager.

Professor Peter Sly, Deputy Director of the Queensland Childrens Medical Research Institute.

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Persistent asthma is a major problem yet none of the current therapies do more than control symptoms. The long-term solution is to prevent asthma from progressing to the persistent form.

Professor Sly continued, There are three big risk factors for asthma: having a family history of asthma and allergies, frequent viral infections in the first few years of life, and early allergic sensitisation.

Were going after one of these factors, preventing viral infections. This product has been on the market in Europe for a long time we know it is safe, and its affordable. There is good evidence in trials that have been done in Europe to show that OM85 reduces viral infections and wheeze in older kids with asthma. There is also evidence that it decreases the number of colds and viral infections that children get but no-one has given it to infants to try and prevent asthma in those that are at increased risk.

OM85 is an oral treatment which is easy to give as it dissolves in babys drinks. In this study, 60 babies will be given the drug over the first two winters of their life.

Lillyannas mother Mikaela, of Chermside, said, I have chronic asthma and I will do anything possible to prevent my baby having to experience what I went through as a child and a teenager.

At school, I had to sit out from joining in cross country running as I would be out of breath and having to reach for my puffer; and as an adult, I wanted to join the Army but couldnt because of my condition.

I want Lillyanna to participate in the trial as I dont want her to sit on the side-lines watching other children running and playing, or to be held back from job opportunities should she develop asthma.

A simple oral treatment, OM-85 if it works; will prevent children getting severe respiratory infections and viral infections, bronchiolitis, and break the link between asthma and allergy.

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The University of Western AustraliaFast-acting mothers milk for healthier babies Human breastmilk responds quickly to protect the child when there is an infection in mothers or babies, according to new international research led by The University of Western Australia.

The research helps to explain why babies who are exclusively breastfed have fewer infections.

In a paper published in the journal Clinical and Translational Immunology, lead author UWAs Assistant Professor Foteini Hassiotou and her colleagues from UWA and University Freiburg in Germany show how the number of immune cells (leukocytes) in breastmilk changes during the course of breastfeeding as well as in response to maternal and infant infection.

The team recruited 21 breastfeeding mothers and their babies at different stages of lactation, from a few days after birth to several years into lactation.

The researchers first established the normal range of leukocytes in the milk of healthy mothers and babies. They then found that the leukocytes in breastmilk increased rapidly when either the mother or her baby had an infection and returned to normal levels when the infection was over.

Remarkably, this response was also seen when only the baby had an infection and the mother was asymptomatic, reinforcing the importance of breastfeeding for the protection of the baby.

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In places where families dont have ready access to medicine, particularly developing countries, breastfeeding may be a determining factor in infant recovery and survival, the study authors write.

Formula doesnt offer this protection and the ability to adjust to infant needs.

These findings present new information that is relevant to updating public policy on early infant nutrition that maximises immunological development and protection. At the same time, they offer new grounds for examining the mechanisms behind the very low rates of symptomatic HIV and cytomegalovirus disease in infants exclusively breastfed by infected mothers.

The study also found that exclusive breastfeeding was associated with a higher baseline level of leukocytes in breastmilk under healthy conditions. This may be because of the overall suckling time on the breasts and suggests that babies that are not exclusively breastfed receive not only lower breastmilk volumes but also breastmilk that contains fewer leukocytes.

Assistant Professor Hassiotou and her colleagues point out that the human lactating breast is the only metabolically significant organ of the body for which a medical test does not exist yet cows udders are often tested. The measurement of breastmilk leukocyte levels now provides a new diagnostic tool for the health of the lactating breast and of the breastfed infant.

They then found that the leukocytes in breastmilk increased rapidly when either the mother or her baby had an infection and returned to normal levels when the infection was over.

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Australian College of NursingCaring for your career

Australian College of Nursing (ACN) believes that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career and further our profession.

ACN provides nurses with tools to plan their career pathway, educational supports, opportunities to network

and participate in professional forums and a range of benefits that stem from being part of a profession that is moving in the right direction.

ACN specialise in postgraduate education and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for nurses. Weve been doing it since 1949 (under the banner of The College of Nursing), which makes us the longest serving educational institution of our type, and were also one of the most innovative, responding to industry needs.

Our graduate certificate courses curricula have recently undergone accreditation by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and have been granted accreditation for seven years. This means that they reflect current practice in accordance with established standards.

Postgraduate courses offered in July 2013

ACNs graduate certificate courses prepare nurses for a rewarding career in the health and community services sector. Designed to meet contemporary industry needs, the courses provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes directly suited to working in specialist areas of health care.

We offer programs that are academically challenging and professionally relevant in a dynamic online environment that encourages independent learning and interaction amongst peers. Our courses also equip students with a portfolio of skills that are in demand throughout the wider community.

ACN is now accepting enrolments for eleven graduate

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certificate courses commencing in July 2013, including three new courses, delivered by a combination of distance education and online activities:

GC in Nursing Practice allows nurses working in community and primary health care settings to enhance their application of knowledge and skills in this rapidly expanding area of specialty practice.

GC in Musculoskeletal and Rheumatology Nursing focusses on chronic and often complex bone and connective tissue disorders with the strong emphasis on assessment and management.

GC in Drug and Alcohol Nursing provides students with an understanding of substance use issues from both individual and public health perspective, including biological and psychological models of causes and treatment.

Other tertiary education courses offered in July include Acute Care Nursing, Breast Cancer Nursing, Leadership and Management, Child and Family Health Nursing and many more.

Students can also choose from a variety of single subjects delivered by Distance Education (DE). They are held over one 20-week semester and consist of a combination of self-directed learning, online books and assessment tasks.

Single subjects are a great option for those who are not ready to commit to a full graduate certificate, but may consider it in the future.

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The Menzies School of Health ResearchTalking posters to tackle chronic cough in Indigenous communities

Two young Indigenous girls sit in a remote Top End health clinic holding a talking poster. One of the girls presses a button and a pre-recorded message in traditional language plays. They both begin to giggle. Hey sister, what does it say? the youngest asks. It says cough is no good, she replies. The technology is simple but the implications for lessening the burden of respiratory illness in Indigenous populations are pioneering.

In the Northern Territory, respiratory illness is the most frequent reason for hospitalisation of young children under five years and preventable cause of death of Indigenous infants (five times that of non-Indigenous infants). Respiratory illnesses include bronchiolitis, pneumonia,

chronic lung disease and bronchiectasis.

The Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) has developed a collection of respiratory flipcharts and talking posters for Indigenous families and health professionals working in remote communities to address factors that lead to chronic respiratory illness in remote Indigenous children and adults.

Manager of Menzies respiratory program, Gabrielle McCallum explains that nationally and internationally, the burden of ill health from acute and chronic respiratory disease remains alarmingly high in Indigenous populations,

It is concerning to see cough normalised among

Manager of Menzies respiratory program, Gabrielle McCallum, pictured with a patient.

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resources for health professionals and families, so thats why weve developed the flipcharts and talking posters, she said.

Chronic Supprative Lung Disease (CSLD) is an important cause of chronic respiratory illness in remote Aboriginal children and adults. Wet or moist cough is always associated with airway secretions and is a common symptom in CSLD.

Once developed, little is known about the clinical course of this disease in this population. The factors associated with disease progression and deterioration in lung function is also unknown.

Gabrielle explains that the flipcharts use illustrations and simple messages to outline the disease, symptoms and treatments.

The talking posters include cough, smoking and hygiene. This technology allows health messages to be delivered in audio format by pressing buttons on the poster, she said.

Health messages are spoken in both English and local language and have provided a fun and interactive way of delivering important health information. The posters can be modified to be language specific to different regions.

These flipcharts and talking posters are great resources. We want to get them out into communities and into the hands of families and health professionals to help raise the awareness of respiratory illness and reduce disease

progression.

Gabrielle said the next step was to develop the resources into a range of Indigenous dialects tailored for specific communities in electronic format.

Menzies has developed the flipcharts in collaboration with The Australian Lung Foundation, Indigenous Respiratory Outreach Centre Queensland Health, Asthma Foundation Northern Territory, Australian Respiratory Council and Menzies Indigenous Reference Group

Hard copies of the paediatric and adult respiratory flipcharts can be ordered through the Menzies homepage: www.menzies.edu.au/RespiratoryFlipcharts. PDF versions of the resources are also available for download.

To order talking posters, contact the respiratory healthy group via email at: [email protected]

Indigenous communities. Cough is the most common symptom of respiratory disease and continues to be poorly identified among families, often resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment, she said.

Gabrielle said delayed presentation can increase the risk of progressed lung damage and development of chronic lung disease.

We knew from Menzies research conducted in 2007 that respiratory disease was extensive and there was a lack of culturally appropriate educational

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Indigenous Health

Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC)Every day is an adventure here

Hospital trained nurse Pauline (Polly) Rubin has been nursing since the sixties, predominantly working in primary care and mental health.

She recalls sitting in the airport one day waiting for a late plane arrival and noticing a giant billboard that said something along the lines of, You can make a difference, which encouraged her to get in contact with the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC).

It occurred to me that a short contract of six weeks would be a good place to start working remotely and that if I didnt like it I wouldnt have to go back again, Polly said.

However, this was not the case as since then I have completed several placements over two years and I have loved every one of them.

A placement is nothing I could have imagined it could

have been you really have to work and live here to feel the impact of the place.

Polly works with children who have challenging behaviour and mental health problems in Alice Springs and remote Indigenous communities in the region.

I work with a team of highly experienced people. There are challenges here, not just from the work, but challenges from the weather, the lifestyle, the distance, and the different cultures, Polly said.

However, I havent had one situation on the job where I havent been able to get support from RAHC.

I feel like Im at the coal face. It is making a difference to be here and to help treat the health problems encountered by the kids. Its nice to feel a part of the growing improvement.

Seeing that the small contribution you make actually contributes to the growing improvements is very rewarding. There is nothing that really compares with being on the job.

Polly is thrilled that she has been able to do something so rewarding as she is nearing the end of her career.

Every day is an adventure here. It is exciting! I am getting on now and coming to the end of my career and I never thought that at this stage I would be getting excited about

Seeing that the small contribution you make actually contributes to the growing improvements, is very rewarding.

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what I do as my job, Polly said.

It is a good thing for my age group. I am 65 and it is great to have that feeling of involvement and to feel valued for your experience, not only your professional experience but your life experience also. I feel like I am a more interesting person!

Pollys advice to anyone thinking about doing a placement is to bring your sunscreen, your hat and your curiosity.

It is a place where you can really feed yourself in terms of professional and life experiences. Any older professional who is in a position to come and sample this sort of work because their family has grown up or their home responsibilities have lessened should definitely look into it, Polly said.

You wont regret it, I can guarantee you wont. I havent and thats why I continue to do placements.

RAHC offers short-term paid placements to urban-based health professionals. With placements of 3 weeks to 3 months, you can make a difference by improving the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. And you dont have to give up your regular job back home.

For more information about remote placements with RAHC, visit www.rahc.com.au

Every day is an adventure here. It is exciting! I am getting on now and coming to the end of my career and I never thought that at this stage I would be getting excited about what I do as my job.

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1.5 cups rolled oats 1 cup whole nuts (this recipe

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1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1 tbps flavourless cooking oil

(I used canola oil) 1/2 cup maple syrup (you can

reduce to 1/4 cup if you wish) 1/2 cup dried goji berries

* Serves 3-4

1. Preheat oven to 180C/ 356F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix together rolled oats, nuts and ground cinnamon. 3. Then add in maple syrup and vegetable oil. Stir the mixture until well combined. 4. Spread the mixture on a parchment paper lined baking tray and bake for 20 minutes. About 10 minutes into baking, stir the muesli around so that the muesli is evenly toasted. Then put the muesli back into the oven to bake for another 10 minutes.5. Remove the museli from the oven, stir it around to loosen it up and leave it to cool. When the muesli is completely cooled, stir in goji berries and store it in an airtight container.

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What you will need:

Cooking oil I used canola oil 200g asparagus, trimmed & sliced

diagonally into 3 parts 200g sugar snaps, deveined 200g broccolini, trimmed & sliced

into 3 parts A pinch of salt 2 tbsps of water 1 tbsp Thai green curry paste

(adjust to taste) 210ml light coconut milk A handful of fresh basil (about 7g) Sliced red chilli as garnish

Thai Green Vegetable Curry

1. Add a little oil onto a large pan. When the oil is fairly hot, add asparagus, sugar snaps, broccolini and water with a pinch of salt and saut until the vegetables are slightly tender and become vibrant green. 2. Transfer the vegetables onto a plate and set aside. In the same pan, saut the Thai green curry paste over low heat until fragrant. No need to add oil at this point because there is already oil in the paste. 3. Stir in the coconut milk and turn the flame to medium-high until it starts to boil. 4. Turn the flame to low and mix the vegetables in the coconut broth. Allow the vegetables to cook in the broth to your desired tenderness. 5. Turn off the flame and stir in the basil. Garnish with some sliced chilli before serving. Serve immediately with rice.

Method:

* Serves 2-3

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