The University of Sydney

Sustainable iodine contrast media for a healthy future (SUSTAINED): a global survey of practice

Abstract Objectives To investigate healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) of the environmental impact and sustainability of iodinated contrast media (ICM). Materials and methods A cross-sectional web-based survey was distributed to members of profess...

Ordering Herpes simplex virus serology in asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients: a national survey of Australian General Practitioners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices

Introduction Diagnostic serology for Herpes simplex virus is not recommended among asymptomatic, non-pregnant patients. Aim This study aimed to survey knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding herpes serology and management among general practitioners across Australia. Methods...

Free Mucosal Grafting Is a Simple Adjunct for Rapid Re‐Epithelization in Septal Perforation Repair

ABSTRACT Objective Mucosal grafting has become more established in rhinology. While it is accepted that free mucosal grafts take to bone and vascularized recipient beds, the use of mucosal grafting on the contralateral side during nasal septal perforation (NSP) repair with vascul...

Big Feelings in Ivory Towers: addressing emotional labour and epistemic injustice in co-production

The Re; Minding Histories project demonstrates how shaping research around ‘Big Feelings’ – any emotion a person finds worthy of attention, from grief to joy, offers a methodological resource for co-produced mental health history research. Rather than treating emotions as obstacl...

Chronic pain treatment experiences and barriers among opioid agonist treatment participants who inject drugs: A qualitative study

Abstract Background and aim Co‐occurring chronic pain affects nearly half of people receiving opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. Although this pain is often severe, it is usually inadequately managed. Stigma and clinical complexity associated with OUD are thought to further res...

Tracking CDK1 Dynamics With a Novel Biosensor Mouse and Clinical Cohorts to Predict CDK4/6 Inhibitor Sensitivity in ER+ Breast Cancer

ABSTRACT High‐risk estrogen receptor positive (ER+) early breast cancer (EBC) is managed with endocrine therapies and cyclin‐dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitors, although no standard molecular markers clinically identify these tumors. CDK1 lies immediately downstream of CDK4/6...

AI ‐Driven Feedback on Bitewing Radiographic Technique: A Comparative Study of Large Language Models

ABSTRACT Introduction Large language models (LLMs) can enhance learning engagement and accessibility, though their performance in dentistry is inconsistent. Bitewing radiographs are critical for caries detection but prone to diagnostic errors from operator positioning. This study...

Sources, Transmission, and Control of Salmonella in Vertically Integrated Broiler Chicken Production: Farm, Hatchery, and Processing Plant

ABSTRACT Salmonella remains one of the most important foodborne pathogens associated with poultry products, despite substantial progress in processing hygiene and antimicrobial interventions. This review critically examines the sources, transmission routes, and control strategies...

Rate‐Dependent Capacity Evolution and Time‐Controlled Degradation of MnO 2 Cathodes in Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries

The excellent cycling stability of MnO 2 cathodes in aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs) at high current densities often deteriorates at lower current densities, yet the origin of this rate‐dependent behavior remains unclear. Here, we uncover the interplay between current density...

Case-generating patterns of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Chinese mainland, 2006–2025: a national surveillance analysis

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) shows marked spatiotemporal heterogeneity and frequent zero counts in Chinese mainland. We analysed monthly HFRS surveillance data from 352 cities during 2006–2025 using a zero-inflated time-series model incorporating meteorological, e...

Early onset of the hot circumgalactic medium around Milky Way galaxies

Abstract Hot coronae are key regulators in Milky Way (MW)-type galaxy formation and are thought to emerge once a galaxy’s dark matter halo crosses a critical mass threshold, Mvir ~ 1012 M⊙, so that accretion shocks can heat infalling gas to virial temperatures, Tvir. Here we inve...

Support Needs of Mothers of Children with Down Syndrome in Kuwait

Background objective: This study explored the level of support needs of mothers of children with Down syndrome (DS) in Kuwait following postnatal diagnosis, across four domains: educational needs, professional needs, social needs, and primary caregiver support needs. Methods: A c...

Mesoscale structures in signed networks

Mesoscale structures in signed networks have been studied under the limiting assumption of the validity of social balance theory, which predicts positive connections within groups and negative connections between groups. Here, we propose and apply a methodology that overcomes thi...

The hidden history of Dasyuroides byrnei : historical range and likely causes of decline during the frontier years in central Australia

Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article cites historical material containing outdated and highly offensive terminology when referring to First Nations people. Quotations are reproduced in their historical context for the purpose of critical...

Reciprocal Longitudinal Associations Between Psychological Entitlement and Women’s Benevolent Sexism and Men’s Hostile Sexism: Evidence From a 13-Year RI-CLPM

Prior research suggests that psychological entitlement differentially predicts women’s benevolent sexism and men’s hostile sexism. However, few studies examine these associations longitudinally, and none have tested whether sexism similarly predicts psychological entitlement over...

Cross-Cultural Learning in Action: Role-Play Negotiations for Cultural Competence Development

Cultural competence is increasingly recognised as a critical skill for management students navigating global business environments. This article presents a classroom-based negotiation exercise designed to enhance students’ intercultural understanding through experiential learning...

Safer Mobility Behavior Assessment and Intervention for People With Parkinson’s Disease: A Modified Delphi Study

Safer mobility behavior is an emerging concept for fall prevention in people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD). There is currently no assessment tool nor optimal intervention to support mobility behavior in PwPD. Therefore, this study aimed to gain a consensus of assessment and int...

A fast radio burst at redshift 2, three billion years after the Big Bang

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-duration radio transients from extragalactic sources. Their frequency and polarization properties are affected by plasma and magnetic fields along the line of sight to Earth. We report radio observations of FRB 20240304B and near-infrared...

Vascular device practices in extremely preterm infants: an international cross-sectional survey

Abstract Objective To explore global practices in vascular device selection, securement, and monitoring for extremely preterm infants, and to assess regional variation. Study design A web-based cross-sectional survey was completed by one respondent per neonatal unit. Result We re...

A framework for understanding automatic identification system (AIS) manipulation: purposes, goals, and strategies

Abstract There is increasing attention paid to the manipulation of ships’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals, with implications for maritime safety, law enforcement, and security. Based on the literature and narrative reports, this paper proposes a framework that answe...