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Probiotics and Subclinical Psychological Symptoms in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by McKean, Jennifer, Naug, Helen, Nikbakht, Elham, Amiet, Bianca, Colson, Natalie

“…Interest in the gut-brain axis and emerging evidence that the intestinal microbiota can influence central nervous system function has led to the hypothesis…”
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The impact of MTHFR 677 C/T genotypes on folate status markers: a meta-analysis of folic acid intervention studies by Colson, Natalie J., Naug, Helen L., Nikbakht, Elham, Zhang, Ping, McCormack, Joanna

“…Purpose Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) is a key folate pathway enzyme with the T variant of the MTHFR gene increasing the risk of low folate…”
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Promoting metacognition in first year anatomy laboratories using plasticine modeling and drawing activities: A pilot study of the "Blank Page" technique by Naug, Helen L., Colson, Natalie J., Donner, Daniel G.

“…Many first year students of anatomy and physiology courses demonstrate an inability to self‐regulate their learning. To help students increase their awareness…”
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Analysis of MCQ and distractor use in a large first year Health Faculty Foundation Program: assessing the effects of changing from five to four options by Fozzard, Nicolette, Pearson, Andrew, du Toit, Eugene, Naug, Helen, Wen, William, Peak, Ian R

“…Multiple choice questions are commonly used in summative assessment. It is still common practice for tertiary institutions and accrediting bodies to use…”
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Occupational health and metabolic risk factors: A pilot intervention for transport workers by Naug, Helen L, Colson, Natalie J, Kundur, Avinash, Santha Kumar, Abishek, Tucakovic, Lada, Roberts, Michael, Singh, Indu

“…Heavy vehicle transport workers have a high risk of obesity and obesity-related disorders including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Sedentary nature of…”
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The research encounter : an innovative course inclusion that facilitates student engagement by Naug, Helen L., Colson, Natalie J., Donner, Daniel G.

“…The learning and engagement activity the authors describe was designed to demystify the research culture of the health faculty for first-year students, and…”
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Identification of at-risk students and strategies to improve academic success in first year health programs : a practice report by Pearson, Andrew Gerard, Naug, Helen

“…The transition to university is a difficult process for many students, having a negative impact on their academic performance, ultimately resulting in failure…”
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Experiential Learning, Spatial Visualization and Metacognition: An Exercise with the “Blank Page” Technique for Learning Anatomy by Naug, Helen L., Colson, Natalie J., Donner, Daniel

“…Undergraduate students in the allied health science disciplines are normally required to complete a human anatomy course in their first year. Such courses,…”
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A refined high carbohydrate diet is associated with changes in the serotonin pathway and visceral obesity by SPADARO, PAOLA A., NAUG, HELEN L., DU TOIT, EUGENE F., DONNER, DANIEL, COLSON, NATALIE J.

“…Consumption of palatable foods high in refined carbohydrate has been implicated as a contributing factor to the epidemic levels of obesity. Such foods may…”
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A peer observation program for the professional development of laboratory tutors by Naug, Helen, Colson, Natalie, Pearson, Andrew, DuToit, Eugene, Qi, Grace

“…As undergraduate allied health programs continue to expand, there is increasing reliance on laboratory tutors, to engage, mentor and teach students. The…”
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