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Impact of two recent extreme heat episodes on morbidity and mortality in Adelaide, South Australia: a case-series analysis by Nitschke, Monika, Tucker, Graeme R, Hansen, Alana L, Williams, Susan, Zhang, Ying, Bi, Peng

“…Extreme heatwaves occurred in Adelaide, South Australia, in the summers of 2008 and 2009. Both heatwaves were unique in terms of their duration (15 days and 13…”
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The effects of ambient temperatures on the risk of work-related injuries and illnesses: Evidence from Adelaide, Australia 2003–2013 by Varghese, Blesson M., Barnett, Adrian G., Hansen, Alana L., Bi, Peng, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…The thermal environment can directly affect workers’ occupational health and safety, and act as a contributing factor to injury or illness. However, the…”
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The link between noise perception and quality of life in South Australia by Nitschke, Monika, Tucker, Graeme, Simon, David, Hansen, Alana, Pisaniello, Dino

“…Environmental noise is a significant risk factor for a range of short- and long-term adverse health outcomes such as annoyance, cognitive development…”
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Determinants of heat-related injuries in Australian workplaces: Perceptions of health and safety professionals by Varghese, Blesson M., Hansen, Alana L., Williams, Susan, Bi, Peng, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Barnett, Adrian G., Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Rowett, Shelley, Nitschke, Monika, Di Corleto, Ross, Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…Hot workplace environments can lead to adverse health effects and contribute to a range of injuries. However, there is limited contextual understanding of…”
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Geographical variation in risk of work-related injuries and illnesses associated with ambient temperatures: A multi-city case-crossover study in Australia, 2005–2016 by Varghese, Blesson M., Barnett, Adrian G., Hansen, Alana L., Bi, Peng, Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Hanson-Easey, Scott, Nitschke, Monika, Rowett, Shelley, Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…The thermal working environment can have direct and in-direct effects on health and safety. Ambient temperatures have been associated with an increased risk of…”
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Characterising the impact of heatwaves on work-related injuries and illnesses in three Australian cities using a standard heatwave definition- Excess Heat Factor (EHF) by Varghese, Blesson M., Barnett, Adrian G., Hansen, Alana L., Bi, Peng, Nairn, John, Rowett, Shelley, Nitschke, Monika, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…Background and Aims: Heatwaves have potential health and safety implications for many workers, and heatwaves are predicted to increase in frequency and…”
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Heat-related injuries in Australian workplaces: Perspectives from health and safety representatives by Varghese, Blesson M., Hansen, Alana L., Williams, Susan, Bi, Peng, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Barnett, Adrian G., Heyworth, Jane S., Sim, Malcolm R., Rowett, Shelley, Nitschke, Monika, Di Corleto, Ross, Pisaniello, Dino L.

“…[Display omitted] •Work-injury risk increases in hot weather and risk factors require investigation.•We examined stakeholder perspectives to identify…”
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The effect of heat waves on hospital admissions for renal disease in a temperate city of Australia by Hansen, Alana L, Bi, Peng, Ryan, Philip, Nitschke, Monika, Pisaniello, Dino, Tucker, Graeme

“…Background A rarely investigated consequence of heat exposure is renal dysfunction resulting from dehydration and hyperthermia. Our study aims to quantify the…”
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Using a Qualitative Phenomenological Approach to Inform the Etiology and Prevention of Occupational Heat-Related Injuries in Australia by Hansen, Alana L, Williams, Susan, Hanson-Easey, Scott, Varghese, Blesson M, Bi, Peng, Heyworth, Jane, Nitschke, Monika, Rowett, Shelley, Sim, Malcolm R, Pisaniello, Dino L

“…Epidemiological evidence has shown an association between exposure to high temperatures and occupational injuries, an issue gaining importance with…”
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Heat Health Messages: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Preventative Messages Tool in the Older Population of South Australia by Nitschke, Monika, Krackowizer, Antoinette, Hansen, Alana L, Bi, Peng, Tucker, Graeme R

“…This study explores the efficacy of providing targeted information to older individuals to prevent adverse health outcomes during extreme heat. Participants…”
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Growth-plate chondrocyte cultures for reimplantation into growth-plate defects in sheep. Characterization of cultures by Hansen, A L, Foster, B K, Gibson, G J, Binns, G F, Wiebkin, O W, Hopwood, J J

“…Damage to epiphyseal growth plates due to fracture, trauma, or infection can lead to invasion of bone across the cartilage and localized arrest of long-bone…”
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