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S Occhipinti

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Davis M, Oaten M, Occhipinti S, Chambers S, Stevenson R
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) . 2016 Oct; 26(4). PMID: 27704647
Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening participation remains unacceptably low. This study investigated the emotion of disgust as a potential deterrent to intention to screen for CRC. The study utilised a convenience...
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Hyde M, Newton R, Galvao D, Gardiner R, Occhipinti S, Lowe A, et al.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) . 2016 Apr; 26(2). PMID: 27111695
This study describes sources of support utilised by men with localised prostate cancer in the first year after diagnosis and examines characteristics associated with help-seeking for men with unmet needs....
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Catanzaro R, Anzalone M, Calabrese F, Milazzo M, Capuana M, Italia A, et al.
Panminerva Med . 2014 Nov; 57(3):127-43. PMID: 25390799
A mutual impact of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and central nervous system (CNS) functions has been recognized since the mid-twentieth century. It is accepted that the so-called gut-brain axis provides a...
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Catanzaro R, Occhipinti S, Calabrese F, Anzalone M, Milazzo M, Italia A, et al.
Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol . 2014 May; 60(2):151-63. PMID: 24780949
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a high prevalence disease, whose symptoms are reported by a large number of young adults with significant effects on quality of life and social costs....
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Minelli R, Occhipinti S, Gigliotti C, Barrera G, Gasco P, Conti L, et al.
Br J Pharmacol . 2013 May; 170(2):233-44. PMID: 23713413
Background And Purpose: Solid lipid nanoparticles containing cholesteryl butyrate (cholbut SLN) can be a delivery system for the anti-cancer drug butyrate. These nanoparticles inhibit adhesion of polymorphonuclear and tumour cells...
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McDowell M, Occhipinti S, Gardiner R, Chambers S
Psychooncology . 2013 May; 22(11):2496-504. PMID: 23712946
Objective: To examine prevalence and predictors of cancer-specific distress in undiagnosed men with and without a family history of prostate cancer, and to examine the contribution of perceptions of an...
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Chambers S, Girgis A, Occhipinti S, Hutchison S, Turner J, Morris B, et al.
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) . 2011 Sep; 21(2):213-23. PMID: 21895814
Cancer information services are a highly accessible source of support for people affected by cancer. To date the nature and extent of distress experienced by such callers and their unmet...
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Legg M, Occhipinti S, Ferguson M, Dunn J, Chambers S
Psychooncology . 2010 Oct; 20(12):1358-62. PMID: 20967849
Objective: Currently, the mechanism by which dyadic peer support programs may facilitate positive psychological adjustment for cancer patients is unclear. This study utilized social comparison theory to examine the effects...
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McDowell M, Occhipinti S, Gardiner R, Baade P, Steginga S
Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) . 2009 Aug; 18(6):545-55. PMID: 19686273
First-degree relatives of men with prostate cancer have a higher risk of being diagnosed with prostate cancer than men without a family history. The present review examines the prevalence and...
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McDowell M, Occhipinti S, Ferguson M, Dunn J, Chambers S
Psychooncology . 2009 Jul; 19(5):508-16. PMID: 19598292
Objective: Patient Reported Outcome (PRO) assessments can assist health professionals to tailor their health practices to the individual needs of patients and improve patient care over time. The present study...