Janet Wallace

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Janet Wallace

My friend Denise Tunstall, who has died aged 92, was a teacher, a union rep and a passionate and active socialist. As president of Haringey Teachers’ Association (HTA) in London for an unprecedented three terms, she helped countless teachers in difficulty, representing them in hearings and giving them the benefit of her expertise.

3 weeks ago | saltscapes.com | Janet Wallace

There are weeds, there are bad weeds, and then there is Japanese knotweed. In its native habitat, knotweed can survive volcanic eruptions. It can lay dormant 10 feet deep for 20 years and then emerge through cracks in lava. Knotweed spreads rapidly, creating a tall, dense canopy that shades other plants. Whether you’re starting from a lava field or a diverse landscape, the result is the same: a dense monoculture of knotweed.

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).