Janet Wallace

Sep 16, 2024 | johnmenadue.com | John Ward |Janet Wallace |Dileep Sharma

It is a sad reflection on medical care in Australia that the mouth seems somehow to be disconnected from the body. Doctors and nurses are poorly trained to examine the mouth and oral health is not funded under Medicare. The importance of oral health as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, respiratory ailments, diabetes and dementia is now well understood. There is no demographic with poorer oral health than older people, especially those in residential aged care.

Jul 11, 2024 | journals.plos.org | Axel Spahr |Simone L Marschner |Janet Wallace

Diseases of the periodontal tissues including gingivitis and periodontitis can affect up to 90% and 50% of the population respectively. These conditions are multifactorial inflammatory conditions involving a dysbiotic biofilm that, if left untreated, can lead to the destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth and have significant systemic implications, specifically on cardiovascular health.

Mar 24, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Kelsey Ingram |Michelle Irving |Janet Wallace |Melanie J. Aley

INTRODUCTION Understanding policy processes is crucial to influencing policy change, which is needed to improve the development and delivery of public health approaches (1, 2). However, a gap exists in understanding how policymakers' access and incorporate the information that informs policy development (3). A study conducted by the Australian Government suggests that research production alone will not result in healthcare system changes (4).

Jan 22, 2024 | smallfarmcanada.ca | Janet Wallace

What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological, and Cultural Significance of Seeds   by Jennifer Jewel. Timber Press. 2023  In What We Sow: On the Personal, Ecological and Cultural Significance of Seeds, Jewel looks at the science of seeds and seed dispersal, as well as the socio-economic factors influencing the availability of seeds. She intersperses journal entries (mostly about wild plants in her landscape) with information on seed politics.

Sep 18, 2023 | grit.com | Janet Wallace |Rolf Kopfle

Which goat is best for farming? Goats can play many roles on a farm, including being raised for milk, meat, or mohair, as well as pets or pack animals, and they can clear brush better than a Bush Hog. As with all types of livestock, it’s important to consider your needs when selecting a breed – think about, for example, whether you want to raise goats to make cheese or sausage. With goats, you also might want to reflect on your own character and farm situation.