2006 STEP Peer-reviewed journal publications
Barratt AL. Cancer screening: benefits, harms and making an informed choice. Australian Family Physician 2006; 35(1/2): 39-42 [abstract]
Biesheuvel CJ, Grobbee DE, Moons KGM. Distraction from randomization in diagnostic research. Annals of Epidemiology 2006; 16: 540-4 [abstract]
Bonifati C, Pansini F, Torres DD, Navaneetah S, Craig JC, Strippoli GFM. Antimicrobial agents and catheter-related interventions to prevent peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis: using evidence in the context of clinical practice. International Journal of Artificial Organs 2006; 29(1): 41-49 [abstract]
Bossuyt PMM, Irwig L, Craig J, Glasziou P. Comparative Accuracy: Assessing new tests against existing diagnostic pathways. BMJ 2006; 332: 1089-1092
Brennan ME, Houssami N. Image-detected ‘probably benign’ breast lesions: A significant reason for referral from primary care. The Breast 2006; 15: 683-686 [abstract]
Bulgaresi P, Carriaggi P, Ciatto S, Houssami N. Positive predictive value of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) in combination with clinical and imaging findings: a series of 2334 subjects with abnormal cytology. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment 2006; 97: 319-321 [abstract]
Butow PN, Solomon M, Young JM, Whelan T, Salkeld G, Wilson K, Harrison JD, Hruby G, Mansour O, Kennedy N, Tattersall MH. Consumer impact of an interactive decision aid for rectal cancer patients offered adjuvant therapy. Colorectal Diseases 2006; 8(8): 676-682 [abstract]
Ciatto S, Houssami N, Ambrogetti D, Bianchi S, Bonardi R, Brancato B, Catarzi S, Risso GG. Accuracy and underestimation of malignancy of breast core needle biopsy: the Florence experience of over 4,000 consecutive biopsies. Breast Cancer Research & Treatment 2007; 101(3): 291-297 [abstract]
Ciatto S, Houssami N, Apruzzese, Bassetti AE, Brancato B, Carozzi F, Catarzi S, Lamberini MP, Marcelli G, Pellizzoni R, Pesce B, Risso G, Russo F, Scorsolini A. Reader variability in reporting breast imaging according to BI-RADS assessment categories (the Florence experience). The Breast 2006; 15(1): 44-51 51 Epub 2005 Aug 1 [abstract]
Clarke PM, Simon J, Cull CA, Holman RR. Assessing the Impact of Visual Acuity on Quality of Life in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Using the Short Form-36. Diabetes Care 2006; 29: 1506-1511 [abstract]
Davey E, Barratt A, Irwig L, Chan SW, Macaskill P, Mannes P, Saville M. Effect of study design and quality on unsatisfactory rates, cytology classifications and accuracy in liquid-based versus conventional cervical cytology: a systematic review. Lancet 2006; 367: 122-132. [abstract]
Elwyn G, O’Connor A, Stacey D, Volk R, Edwards A, Coulter A, Thomson R, Barratt A, Barry M, Bernstein S, Butow P, Clarke A, Entwistle V, Feldman-Stewart D, Holmes-Rovner M, Llewellyn-Thomas H, Moumjid N, Mulley A, Ruland C, Sepucha K, Sykes a, Whelan T. Developing a quality criteria framework for patient decision aids: online international Delphi consensus process. BMJ 2006 Aug 26; 333(7565): 417 [abstract]
Houssami N, Cuzick J, Dixon JM. The prevention, detection, and management of breast cancer. MJA 2006; 184(5): 230-234 [abstract]
Houssami N, Irwig L, Ciatto S. Radiological surveillance of interval breast cancers in screening programmes. Lancet Oncology 2006; 7: 259-265 [abstract]
Houssami N, Sainsbury R. Breast Cancer: Multidisciplinary care & clinical outcomes. European Journal of Cancer 2006; 42: 2480-2491 [abstract]
Howard K, Lord SJ, Speer T, Gibson R, Padbury R, Kearney B. Value of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in the diagnosis of biliary abnormalities in post-cholecystectomy patients: A probabilistic cost effectiveness analysis of diagnostic strategies. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care 2006; 22(1): 109-118 [abstract]
Irving MJ, Craig JC, Gallagher M, McDonald S, Polkinghorne KR, Walker RG, Roger SD. Implementing iron management clinical practice guidelines in patients with chronic kidney disease having dialysis. Medical Journal of Australia 2006; 185(6): 310-314 [abstract]
Irwig L, Houssami N, Armstrong B, Glasziou P. (Editorial) Evaluating new screening tests for breast cancer. BMJ 2006; 332: 678-9
Irwig L, Macaskill P, Walter SD, Houssami N. New methods give better estimates of changes in diagnostic accuracy when prior information is provided. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2006; 59(3): 299-307 [abstract]
Irwig L, McCaffery, Salkeld G, Bossuyt P. Informed choice for screening: implications for evaluation. BMJ 2006; 332: 1148-1150
Jabbour J, Irwig L, Macaskill P. Intraocular lens power in bilateral cataract surgery: Whether adjusting for error of predicted refraction in the first eye improves prediction in the second eye. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2006; 32: 2091-2097 [abstract]
Kirk J, Brennan M, Houssami N, Ung O. An approach to the patient with a family history of breast cancer. Australian Family Physicians 2006; 35(1/2): 43-47 [abstract]
Lobb, EA, Butow, PN, Rotha-Moore, A, Barratt, A, Tucker, K, Gaff, C, Kirk, J, Dudding, T, Butt, D. Development of a communication aid to facilitate risk communication in consultations with women from high risk breast cancer families: a pilot study. Journal of Genetic Counseling 2006;15(5): 393-405 [abstract]
Lord S, Simes J, Irwig L. When is measuring sensitivity and specificity sufficient to evaluate a diagnostic test, and when do we need randomized trials? Annals of Internal Medicine 2006; 144(11): 850-5 [abstract]
McCaffery, K.J., Waller J., Nazroo J.N., Wardle, J. Social and Psychological impact of HPV testing in cervical screening: a qualitative study. Sexually Transmitted Infection 2006; 82: 169-174 [abstract]
Mitchell RL, Webster AC, Craig JC. Cochrane Renal Group Report. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2006;47:686-691
Morris JM, Roberts CL, Crowther CA, Buchanan SL, Henderson-Smart DJ, Salkeld G. Protocol for the immediate deliver versus expectant care of women with preterm prelabour rupture of the membranes close to term (PPROMT) Trial. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2006 Mar 23; 6: 9
Nassar N, Roberts CL, Barratt A, Bell J, Olive EC, Peat B. Systematic review of adverse outcomes of external cephalic version and persisting breech presentation at term. Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology 2006; 20(2): 163-171 [abstract]
Playford E, Webster A, Craig JC, Sorrell T. Antifungal agents for preventing fungal infections in non-neutropenic critically-ill and surgical patients: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2006; 57: 628-638 [abstract]
Playford EG, Webster AC, Sorrell TA, Craig JC. Systematic review and meta-analysis of antifungal agents for preventing fungal infections in liver transplant recipients. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 2006; 25(9): 549-561 [abstract]
Salkeld GP, Young JM, Solomon MJ. Consumer choice and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The opportunity for informed choice in screening is limited. MJA 2006; 184(11): 541-542
Strippoli G, Hodson E, Jones C, Craig J. Pre-emptive treatment for cytomegalovirus viraemia to prevent cytomegalovirus disease in solid organ transplant recipients. Transplantation 2006; 81(2): 139-145 [abstract]
Strippoli GFM, Craig MC, Schena FP, Craig JC. Role of blood pressure targets and specific antihypertensive agents used to prevent diabetic nephropathy and delay its progression. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 2006; 17(4 Suppl 2): S153-156 [abstract]
Strippoli GFM, Palmer S, Tong A, Elder G, Messa P, Craig JC. Meta-analysis of biochemical and patient-level effects of calcimimetic therapy. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2006; 47(5): 715-726 [abstract]
Strippoli GFM, Tong A, Palmer S, Elder G, Craig J. Calcimimetics for secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease patients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Oct 18;(4):CD006254.
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Stuart K, Brennan M, French J, Houssami N, Boyages J. Life after breast cancer. Australian Family Physician 2006; 35(4): 219-224 [abstract]
Sureshkumar P, Craig JC, Cumming R. Validity and reliability of parental report of frequency, severity and risk factors for urinary tract infection and urinary incontinence in children. Journal of Urology 2006; 175(6): 2254-2262 [abstract]
Trevena L, Irwig L, Barratt A. Impact of privacy legislation on the number and characteristics of people who are recruited for research: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Medical Ethics 2006; 32: 473-477 [abstract]
Trevena LJ, Davey HM, Barratt A, Butow P, Caldwell P. A systematic review on communicating with patients about evidence. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 2006; 12(1): 13-23 [abstract]
Turner MJ, Irwig L, Bune AJ, Kam PC, Baker AB. Lack of sphygmomanometer calibration causes over- and under-detection of hypertension – a computer simulation study. Journal of Hypertension 2006; 24: 1931-1938 [abstract]
Uhlig K, MacLeod A, Craig J, Lau J, Levey AS, Levin A, Moist L, Steinberg E, Walker R, Wanner C, Lameire N, Eknoyan G. Grading evidence and recommendations for clinical practice guidelines in nephrology. A position statement from kidney disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO). Kidney International 2006; 70(12): 2058-2065 [abstract]
Vimalachandra D, Hodson EM, Willis NS, Craig JC, Cowell C, Knight JF. Growth hormone for children with chronic kidney disease. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Jul 19; 3:CD003264. [abstract]
Waller, J, McCaffery, K, Forrest, S, Swarewski, A, Cadman, L, Austin, J, Wardle, J. Acceptability of unsupervised HPV self-sampling using written instructions. Journal of Medical Screening 2006; 13(4): 208-213 [abstract]
Walleser S, Salkeld G, Donovan B. The cost effectiveness of screening for genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Australia. Sex Health 2006; 3(4): 225-234 [abstract]
Webster A, Lee VWS, Chapman JR, Craig JC. Target of rapamicin inhibitors (sirolimus and everolimus) for primary immunosuppression of kidney transplant recipients: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials. Transplantation 2006; 81(9) 1234-1248 [abstract]
Webster A, Pankhurst T, Rinaldi F, Chapman JR, Craig JC. Monoclonal and polyclonal antibody therapy for treating acute rejection in kidney transplant recipients; a systematic review of randomised trial data. Transplantation 2006; 81(7): 953-965 [abstract]
Webster A, Pankhurst T, Rinaldi F, Chapman JR, Craig JC. Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for treating acute rejection episodes in kidney transplant recipients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD004756 [abstract]
Webster AC, Lee VW, Chapman JR, Craig JC. Target of rapamycin inhibitors (TOR-I; sirolimus and everolimus) for primary immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD004290 [abstract]
Williams GJ, Wei L, Lee A, Craig JC. Long-term antibiotics for preventing recurrent urinary tract infection in children. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006 Jul 19; 3:CD001534. [abstract]