Ashleigh Qama

Hepatitis B in the Northern Territory: insights into the changing epidemiology of an ancient condition

Ashleigh Qama, Nicole Allard, Benjamin Cowie, Joshua S Davis, Jane Davies

Journal article  |  2021  |  INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL

BACKGROUND: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are disproportionately affected by hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. A p..

Benefits and harms of selective oestrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) to reduce breast cancer risk: a cross-sectional study of methods to communicate risk in primary care

Jennifer G McIntosh, Jesse Minshall, Sibel Saya, Adrian Bickerstaffe, Nadira Hewabandu, Ashleigh Qama, Jon D Emery

Journal article  |  2019  |  BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

BACKGROUND: In Australia, evidence-based guidelines recommend that women consider taking selective oestrogen receptor modulators (..

The effect of adolescent inhalant abuse on energy balance and growth

Rose Crossin, Ashleigh Qama, Zane B Andrews, Andrew J Lawrence, Jhodie R Duncan

Journal article  |  2019  |  PHARMACOLOGY RESEARCH & PERSPECTIVES

The abuse of volatile solvents such as toluene is a significant public health concern, predominantly affecting adolescents. To dat..

Improving Cancer Outcomes for Vietnamese Speaking Migrants: A Mixed Methods Study

S Licqurish, M Huynh, A Qama, J Emery

Journal article  |  2018  |  Journal of Global Oncology

Background: Prompt diagnosis of symptomatic cancer has been shown to improve survival and quality of life. The time from noticing ..

Interventions for Maximizing Quality Communication in Cancer Care: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews

S Licqurish, L Pattuwage, S Chima, A Qama, J Emery

Journal article  |  2018  |  Journal of Global Oncology

Background: Clinician communication has shown to influence cancer patients' perception of care and satisfaction. Effective communi..

'Why don't I need a colonoscopy?' A novel approach to communicating risks and benefits of colorectal cancer screening

Jon D Emery, Marie Pirotta, Finlay Macrae, Jennifer G Walker, Ashleigh Qama, Alex Boussioutas, Mark Jenkins

Journal article  |  2018  |  AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There is significant growth in demand for colonoscopies, with over 700,000 performed in Australia in 20..

Chronic intermittent toluene inhalation in adolescent rats results in metabolic dysfunction with altered glucose homeostasis

ALW Dick, A Simpson, A Qama, Z Andrews, AJ Lawrence, JR Duncan

Journal article  |  2015  |  BRITISH JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Abuse of toluene-containing inhalants is an increasing public health problem, especially among adolescents..

NMDA receptor binding is reduced within mesocorticolimbic regions following chronic inhalation of toluene in adolescent rats

Alec Lindsay Ward Dick, Tine Pooters, Sarah Gibbs, Emma Giles, Ashleigh Qama, Andrew John Lawrence, Jhodie Rubina Duncan

Journal article  |  2015  |  BRAIN RESEARCH

The purposeful inhalation of volatile solvents, such as toluene, to induce self-intoxication is prevalent, particularly within ado..