Kate Young
@Researcher_Kate
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Researcher @QUT specialising in medical uncertainty within women’s and children’s healthcare. Sometimes a writer. Always a (bad) feminist.
Brisbane, Meanjin
Joined March 2014
An honour to report on our experience of putting together this art exhibition with families, clinicians, researchers, and support organisations for The Lancet Oncology 🖼️🎨💛 #childhoodcancer #braincancer #artsbasedresearch.
New in Perspectives – The Arts: Together and apart: experiences of childhood brain tumour. #childhoodcancer #braincancer @QUTdesign @childhealthqld @Researcher_Kate
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RT @jenkinson_bec: A number the elements of @WomensHealthAU's perineal protection bundle are ineffective, and some potentially harmful. Wh….
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RT @jenkinson_bec: Qld’s guideline for partnering with women who decline recommended maternity care - now recommended in national policy an….
obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background Choice, a fundamental pillar of woman-centred maternity care, depends in part on the right to decline recommended care. While professional guidance for midwives and obstetricians emphasi...
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I'm looking to connect with stakeholders who look at cancer and gender for those who identify as women. Particularly interested in those who are addressing the priorities stated in the recent Lancet commission: Thank you 🙌🏽
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In her narration, she describes her remaining time as “not a clock running out, but a precious gift not to be wasted”.
theguardian.com
This 32-year-old Australian has terminal cancer, but she has taken part in a daring, moving public project to raise money for research – and encourage us to consider how we live
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RT @Supp_Care4Kids: The team at @QUT co-curated an art exhibition on experiences of childhood brain tumour reported in @TheLancetOncol: ". ….
thelancet.com
Being diagnosed with a brain tumour during childhood has a profound impact on the child's life and on their family and personal network. Providing comprehensive support through health services,...
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No baby or toddler foods in Australian supermarkets meet WHO standards, study finds
theguardian.com
Researchers say stricter regulations needed to improve nutritional quality of products and stop deceptive labelling
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RT @FeedSleepBond: So pleased to see this paper exploring quality of life, family functioning and the impacts of socioeconomic status and t….
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background The wellbeing of a child with brain tumour is affected by several factors. We present the first investigation of quality of life and family functioning in a parent and child across the...
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We also found an interaction between family functioning and tumour grade, with family functioning improving for those with a high grade tumour and becoming more problematic for those with a low grade tumour. #braintumour.
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The following factors indicate a need for increased early psychosocial support: cognitive difficulties, aged <4 years at diagnosis, receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation, and low household income. #braintumour.
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Quality of life and family functioning 12 months after diagnosis of childhood brain tumour: A longitudinal cohort study - Pediatric Blood & Cancer
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Background The wellbeing of a child with brain tumour is affected by several factors. We present the first investigation of quality of life and family functioning in a parent and child across the...
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RT @DrDemography: Grandparents in Sweden will now be able to access paid parental leave while caring for grandchildren. .
sbs.com.au
The move comes 50 years after Sweden became the first country in the world to introduce paid leave for both parents.
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RT @BurnetInstitute: Caesarean section rates in Indonesia are increasing. Our publication in @GlobalHealthBMJ explores the rising rate of #….
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A clever way to start a conversation about pediatric palliative nursing: Ping @QUT_Nursing #PalliativeCare
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RT @MonashSTM: Did you know that brain injury from #IntimatePartnerViolence is far more prevalent than brain injury from sports? . @Georg….
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Another plain language summary for the world! #openaccess paper available here: #childhoodcancer #braintumour #braincancer
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A plain language summary of our paper on families' suggestions for supporting them through childhood brain tumour. #Openaccess paper available here: #braincancer #childhoodcancer
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Companies marketing useless health products to women using feminist wellbeing messages
theguardian.com
Researchers find promotions encouraging women to take charge of their health could lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment
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