Prof Boyd Strauss - Researcher Profile

Biography

Boyd J.G. Strauss MBBS (Monash) PhD (Deakin) FRACP

Boyd Strauss graduated in medicine from Monash University in 1973. He was the first internal medicine physician in Australia to be trained in clinical nutrition, with components of both gastroenterology and endocrinology, and obtained the FRACP diploma in 1985. He was Research Fellow in the Dept of Clinical Nutrition, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgren’s Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden during 1984-5, and subsequently obtained a PhD from the School of Sciences, Deakin University, Victoria in 1988. He was Lecturer in Human Nutrition at Deakin University during 1986-1989, Lecturer in Medicine, Monash University 1989-1991, and Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine, Monash University 1993.

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Qualifications

PHD IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Institution: Deakin University

Year awarded: 1988

FRACP FELLOWSHIP

Institution: FRACP Fellowship

Year awarded: 1985

MBBS: BACHELOR OF MEDICINE & SURGERY

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 1973

Publications

Journal Articles

Tanamas, S.K., Wluka, A.E., Davies-Tuck, M.L., Wang, Y., Strauss, B.J.G., Proietto, J., Dixon, J., Jones, G., Forbes, A.B., Cicuttini, F.M., 2013, Association of weight gain with incident knee pain, stiffness and functional difficulties: a longitudinal study, Arthritis Care and Research [P], vol 65, issue 1, John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States, pp. 34-43.

Milat, F., Wong, P., Fuller, P.J., Johnstone, L., Kerr, P., Doery, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Bowden, D.K., 2012, A case of hypophosphataemic osteomalacia secondary to deferasirox therapy, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research [P], vol 27, issue 1, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc., United States, pp. 219-222.

Hutchison, S.K., Teede, H.J., Rachon, D., Harrison, C.L., Strauss, B.J.G., Stepto, N.K., 2012, Effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity, mitochondria and computed tomography muscle attenuation in overweight women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome, Diabetologia [P], vol 55, issue 5, Springer, Germany, pp. 1424-1434.

Joham, A.E., Teede, H.J., Hutchison, S.K., Stepto, N.K., Harrison, C.L., Strauss, B.J.G., Paul, E., Watt, M.J., 2012, Pigment epithelium-derived factor, insulin sensitivity, and adiposity in polycystic ovary syndrome: impact of exercise training, Obesity [P], vol 20, issue 12, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc., USA, pp. 2390-2396.

Tanamas, S.K., Wluka, A.E., Berry, P., Menz, H., Strauss, B.J.G., Davies-Tuck, M.L., Proietto, J., Dixon, J., Jones, G., Cicuttini, F.M., 2012, Relationship between obesity and foot pain and its association with fat mass, fat distribution, and muscle mass, Arthritis Care and Research [P], vol 64, issue 2, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., United States, pp. 262-268.

Teichtahl, A., Wluka, A.E., Strauss, B., Wang, Y., Berry, P., Davies-Tuck, M., Cicuttini, F., 2012, The associations between body and knee height measurements and knee joint structure in an asymptomatic cohort, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders [P], vol 13, issue Art. No: 19, BioMed Central Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 1-7.

Urquhart, D., Berry, P., Wluka, A., Strauss, B., Wang, Y., Proietto, J., Jones, G., Dixon, J., Cicuttini, F., 2011, 2011 Young Investigator Award winner: Increased fat mass is associated with high levels of low back pain intensity and disability, Spine [P], vol 36, issue 16, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, United States, pp. 1320-1325.

Jefferson, A., Woodhead, H., Fyfe, S., Briody, J., Bebbington, A., Strauss, B., Jacoby, P., Leonard, H., 2011, Bone mineral content and density in Rett syndrome and their contributing factors, Pediatric Research [P], vol 69, issue 4, Nature Publishing Group, United States, pp. 293-298.

Moran, L., Strauss, B., Teede, H., 2011, Diabetes risk score in the diagnostic categories of polycystic ovary syndrome, Fertility and Sterility [P], vol 95, issue 5, Elsevier Inc., United States, pp. 1742-1748.

Moran, L., Harrison, C., Hutchinson, S., Stepto, N., Strauss, B., Teede, H., 2011, Exercise decreases anti-müllerian hormone in anovulatory overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A pilot study, Hormone And Metabolic Research [P], vol 43, issue 13, Georg Thieme Verlag, Germany, pp. 977-979.

Cheung, A.L.T., Wilcox, G., Walker, K.Z., Shah, N.P., Strauss, B.J.G., Ashton, J.F., Stojanovska, L., 2011, Fermentation of calcium-fortified soya milk does not appear to enhance acute calcium absorption in osteopenic post-menopausal women, British Journal Of Nutrition [P], vol 105, issue 2, Cambridge University Press, UK, pp. 282-286.

Hamilton, E., Gianatti, E., Strauss, B., Wentworth, J., Lim Joon, D., Bolton, D., Grossmann, M., Zajac, J., 2011, Increase in visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat in men with prostate cancer treated with androgen deprivation therapy, Clinical Endocrinology [P], vol 74, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd., United Kingdom, pp. 377-383.

Pellicano, R., Strauss, B., Polkinghorne, K., Kerr, P., 2011, Longitudinal body composition changes due to dialysis, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology [P], vol 6, issue 7, American Society of Nephrology, United States, pp. 1668-1675.

Woods, J., Iuliano-Burns, S., King, S., Strauss, B., Walker, K., 2011, Poor physical function in elderly women in low-level aged care is related to muscle strength rather than to measures of sarcopenia, Clinical interventions in aging [E], vol 6, Dove Medical Press Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 67-76.

Moran, L., Cameron, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Teede, H., 2011, Vascular function in the diagnostic categories of polycystic ovary syndrome, Human Reproduction [P], vol 26, issue 8, Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 2192-2199.

Heymsfield, S., Thomas, D., Martin Nguyen, A., Peng, J., Martin, C., Shen, W., Strauss, B., Bosy-westphal, A., Muller, M.J., 2011, Voluntary weight loss: Systematic review of early phase body composition changes, Obesity Reviews [P], vol 12, issue 5, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. e348-e361.

Allan, C., Peverill, R., Strauss, B., Forbes, E., McLachlan, R., 2011, Waist-to-height ratio as a predictor of serum testosterone in ageing men with symptoms of androgen deficiency, Asian Journal of Andrology [P], vol 13, issue 3, Nature Publishing Group, United States, pp. 424-431.

Pellicano, R., Strauss, B.J.G., Polkinghorne, K.R., Kerr, P., 2010, Body composition in home haemodialysis versus conventional haemodialysis: a cross-sectional, matched, comparative study, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation [E], vol 25, issue 2, Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 568-573.

Tang, A., Walker, K., Wilcox, G., Strauss, B., Ashton, J., Stojanovska, L., 2010, Calcium absorption in Australian osteopenic post-menopausal women: An acute comparative study of fortified soymilk to cows' milk, Asia Pacific Journal Of Clinical Nutrition [P], vol 19, issue 2, HEC Press, Australia, pp. 243-249.

Toussaint, N., Lau, K., Strauss, B., Polkinghorne, K., Kerr, P., 2010, Effect of alendronate on vascular calcification in CKD stages 3 and 4: a pilot randomized controlled trial, American Journal Of Kidney Diseases [P], vol 56, issue 1, WB Saunders Co., United States, pp. 57-68.

Hutchison, S., Stepto, N., Harrison, C., Moran, L., Strauss, B., Teede, H., 2010, Effects of exercise on insulin resistance and body composition in overweight and obese women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism [P], vol 96, issue 1, The Endocrine Society, United States, pp. E48-E56.

King, S.J., Nyulasi, I.B., Strauss, B.J.G., Kotsimbos, T.C., Bailey, M.J., Wilson, J.W., 2010, Fat-free mass depletion in cystic fibrosis: Associated with lung disease severity but poorly detected by body mass index, Nutrition [P], vol 26, Elsevier Inc., United States, pp. 753-759.

Thomas, D., Das, S., Levine, J., Martin, C., Mayer, L., McDougall, A., Strauss, B., Heymsfield, S., 2010, New fat free mass - fat mass model for use in physiological energy balance equations, Nutrition & Metabolism [P], vol 7, issue Art. No: 39, BioMed Central Ltd., United Kingdom, pp. 39-49.

Berry, P., Wluka, A., Davies-Tuck, M., Wang, Y., Strauss, B., Dixon, J., Proietto, J., Jones, G., Cicuttini, F., 2010, Sex differences in the relationship between bone mineral density and tibial cartilage volume, Rheumatology [E], vol 50, issue 3, Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 563-568.

Berry, P., Wluka, A., Davies-Tuck, M., Wang, Y., Strauss, B., Dixon, J., Proietto, J., Jones, G., Cicuttini, F., 2010, The relationship between body composition and structural changes at the knee, Rheumatology [P], vol 49, issue 12 (Art. No: keq255), Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, pp. 2362-2369.

Toussaint, N.D., Lau, K.K.P., Strauss, B.J.G., Polkinghorne, K.R., Kerr, P., 2010, Using vertebral bone densitometry to determine aortic calcification in patients with chronic kidney disease, Nephrology [P], vol 15, issue 5, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 575-583.

Allan, C., Strauss, B., Forbes, E., Paul, E., McLachlan, R., 2010, Variability in total testosterone levels in ageing men with symptoms of androgen deficiency, International Journal Of Andrology [P], vol 34, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 212-216.

Toussaint, N.D., Lau, K., Strauss, B.J.G., Polkinghorne, K.R., Kerr, P., 2009, Determination and validation of aortic calcification measurement from lateral bone densitometry in dialysis patients, Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrolog..., vol 4, issue 1, American Society of Nephrology, United States, pp. 119-127.

Miller, A., Strauss, B.J.G., Mol, S., Kyoong, A., Holmes, P., Finlay, P., Bardin, P.G., Guy, P., 2009, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is the method of choice to assess body composition in COPD, Respirology [P], vol 14, issue 3, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 411-418.

Woods, J.L., Walker, K.Z., Iuliano-Burns, S., Strauss, B.J.G., 2009, Malnutrition on the menu: nutritional status of institutionalised elderly Australians in low-level care, Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging [P], vol 13, issue 8, Editions SERDI, France, pp. 693-698.

Toussaint, N.D., Lau, K., Strauss, B.J.G., Polkinghorne, K.R., Kerr, P., 2009, Relationship between vascular calcification, arterial stiffness and bone mineral density in a cross-sectional study of prevalent Australian haemodialysis patients, Nephrology [P], vol 14, issue 1, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 105-112.

Jendle, J., Nauck, M.A., Matthews, D.R., Frid, A., Hermansen, K., During, M., Zdravkovic, M., Strauss, B.J.G., Garber, A.J., 2009, Weight loss with liraglutide, a once-daily human glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue for type 2 diabetes treatment as monotherapy or added to metformin, is primarily as a result of a reduction in fat tissue, Diabetes Obesity & Metabolism [P], vol 11, issue 12, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, USA, pp. 1163-1172.

Toussaint, N.D., Lau, K.K.P., Strauss, B.J.G., Polkinghorne, K.R., Kerr, P.G., 2008, Associations between vascular calcification, arterial stiffness and bone mineral density in chronic kidney disease, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, vol 23, Oxford University Press, UK, pp. 586-593.

Gillanders, L., Angstmann, K., Ball, P., Chapman-Kiddell, C., Hardy, G., Hope, J., Smith, R., Strauss, B.J.G., Russell, D., 2008, AuSPEN clinical practice guideline for home parenteral nutrition patients in Australia and New Zealand, Nutrition: The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences, vol 24, issue 10, Elsevier Inc, United States, pp. 998-1012.

Allan, C.A., Forbes, E.A., Strauss, B.J.G., McLachlan, R.I., 2008, Testosterone therapy increases sexual desire in ageing men with low-normal testosterone levels and symptoms of androgen deficiency, International Journal of Impotence Research, vol 20, issue 4, Nature Publishing Co, London, UK, pp. 396-401.

Allan, C.A., Strauss, B.J.G., Burger, H.G., Forbes, E.A., McLachlan, R.I., 2008, Testosterone therapy prevents gain in visceral adipose tissue and loss of skeletal muscle in nonobese aging men, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism [P], vol 93, issue 1, The Endocrine Society, USA, pp. 139-146.

Nydegger, A., Strauss, B.J.G., Heine, R.G., Asmaningsih, N., Jones, C., Bines, J.E., 2007, Body composition of children with chronic and end-stage renal failure, Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, vol 43, issue 11, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd, UK, pp. 740-745.

Allan, C.A., Strauss, B.J.G., McLachlan, R.I., 2007, Body composition, metabolic syndrome and testosterone in ageing men, International Journal of Impotence Research, vol 19, issue 5, Nature Publishing Group, UK, pp. 448-457.

Dixon, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Laurie, C.F., O'Brien, P.E., 2007, Changes in body composition with weight loss: obese subjects randomized to surgical and medical programs, Obesity, vol 15, issue 5, Nature Publishing Group, USA, pp. 1187-1198.

Alvarez, V.P., Dixon, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Laurie, C.P., Chaston, T.B., O'Brien, P.E., 2007, Single frequency bioelectrical impedance is a poor method for determining fat mass in moderately obese women, Obesity Surgery, vol 17, issue 2, Springer New York LLC, USA, pp. 211-221.

Dixon, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Laurie, C.F., O'Brien, P.E., 2007, Smaller hip circumference is associated with dyslipidemia and the metabolic syndrome in obese women, Obesity Surgery, vol 17, issue 6, Springer Science + Business Media Inc., USA, pp. 770-777.

Gilfillan, C.P., Strauss, B.J.S., Rodda, C.P., Bowden, D.K., Kean, A., Obaid, M., Crawford, B.A., 2006, A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of intravenous zoledronic acid in the treatment of thalassemia-associated osteopenia, Calcified Tissue International, vol 79, issue 3, Springer, New York USA, pp. 138-144.

Kyoong, A., Mol, S., Guy, P., Finlay, P., Strauss, B.J.G., Holmes, P., Bardin, P., 2006, Comparison of Australian and international guidelines for grading severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Internal Medicine Journal, vol 36, issue 8, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford England, pp. 506-512.

Colles, S., Dixon, J., Marks, P., Strauss, B.J.G., O'Brien, P.E., 2006, Preoperative weight loss with a very-low-energy diet: quantitation of changes in liver and abdominal fat by serial imaging, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol 84, issue 2, American Society for Nutrition, USA, pp. 304-311.

Allan, C.A., Strauss, B.J.G., Burger, H., Forbes, E.A., McLachlan, R., 2006, The association between obesity and the diagnosis of androgen deficiency in symptomatic ageing men, The Medical Journal of Australia, vol 185, issue 8, Australasian Medical Publishing Co. Ltd, Pyrmont NSW Australia, pp. 424-427.

O'Brien, P.E., Dixon, J.B., Laurie, C.F., Skinner, S.A., Proietto, J., McNeil, J.J., Strauss, B.J.G., Marks, S., Schachter, L.M., Chapman, L., Anderson, M.L., 2006, Treatment of mild to moderate obesity with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding or an intensive medical program: A randomized trial, Annals of Internal Medicine, vol 144, issue 9, American College of Physicians, USA, pp. 625-633.

Wilcox, G., Strauss, B.J.G., Francis, D.E.M., Upton, H., Boneh, A., 2005, Body composition in young adults with inborn errors of protein metabolism - a pilot study, Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, vol 28, issue 5, Springer-Verlag Dordrecht, The Netherlands, pp. 613-626.

Swinburn, B.A., Carey, D., Hills, A.P., Hooper, M., Marks, S., Proietto, J., Strauss, B.J.G., Sullivan, D., Welborn, T., Caterson, I.D., 2005, Effect of orlistat on cardiovascular disease risk in obese adults, Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, vol 7, issue 3, Blackwell Publishing Ltd., Oxford England, pp. 254-262.

Bass, S.L., Saxon, L., Corral, A., Rodda, C.P., Strauss, B.J.G., Reidpath, D., Clarke, C.F., 2005, Near normalisation of lumbar spine bone density in young women with osteopenia recovered from adolescent onset anorexia nervosa: a longitudinal study, Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism, vol 18, issue 9, Freund Publishing House, Ltd, Israel, pp. 897-907.

Cicuttini, F.M., Teichtahl, A.J., Wluka, A.E., Davis, S.R., Strauss, B.J.G., Ebeling, P.R., 2005, The relationship between body composition and knee cartilage volume in healthy, middle-aged subjects, Arthritis & Rheumatism, vol 52, issue 2, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., USA, pp. 461-467.

Cicuttini, F.M., Wluka, A., Davis, S.R., Strauss, B.J.G., Yeung, S., Ebeling, P.R., 2004, Association between knee cartilage volume and bone mineral density in older adults without osteoarthritis, Rheumatology, vol 43, issue 6, Oxford University Press, Oxford UK, pp. 765-769.

McCarthy, E.A., Strauss, B.J.G., Walker, S.P., Permezel, M., 2004, Determination of Maternal Body Composition in Pregnancy and its Relevance to Perinatal Outcomes, Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey, vol 59, issue 10, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, USA, pp. 731-742.

Griffiths, A.L., Sim, D., Strauss, B.J.G., Rodda, C.P., Armstrong, D., Freezer, N., 2004, Effect of high-dose fluticasone propionate on bone density and metabolism in children with asthma, Pediatric Pulmonology, vol 37, Wiley-Liss, Div. John Wiley & Sons Inc., Hoboken USA, pp. 116-121.

Wang, Z., Stroud, D.B., Heymsfield, S.B., Strauss, B.J.G., 2004, Potassium-related total body protein and body cell mass models: validation studies in patients with chronic diseases, International Journal of Body Composition Research, vol 2, issue 4, Smith Gordon and Co Ltd, UK, pp. 133-139.

Strauss, B.J.G., Marks, S.J., Growcott, J.P., Stroud, D.B., Lo, C.S., Dixon, J.B., O'Brien, P.E., 2003, Body composition changes following laparoscopic gastric banding for morbid obesity, Acta Diabetologica, vol 40, issue Suppl 1, Springer-Verlag, New York USA, pp. 266-269.

Wattanapenpaiboon, N., Lukito, W., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 2003, Dietary carotenoid intake as a predictor of bone mineral density, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol 12, issue 1, HEC Press, Southbank Vic Australia, pp. 467-473.

Haslam, R.H.M., Borovnicar, D.J., Stroud, D.B., Strauss, B.J.G., Bines, J.E., 2001, Correlates of prepubertal bone mineral density in cystic fibrosis, Archives of disease in childhood, vol 85, issue 2, British Medical Association, UK, pp. 166-171.

Davis, S.R., Walker, K.Z., Strauss, B.J.G., 2000, Effects of estradiol with and without testosterone on body composition and relationships with lipids in postmenopausal women, Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Society, vol 7, issue 6, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, USA, pp. 395-401.

Strauss, B.J.G., Gibson, P.R., Stroud, D.B., Borovnicar, D.J., Xiong, D.W., Keogh, J.S., 2000, Total body dual X-ray absorptiometry is a good measure of both fat mass and fat-free mass in liver cirrhosis compared to "gold-standard" techniques, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, vol 904, issue May, New York Academy of Sciences, USA, pp. 55-62.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Rassias, C.R., Strauss, B.J.G., 1999, Psychological Factors in Nutritional Disorders of the Elderly: Part of the Spectrum of Eating Disorders, International Journal of Eating Disorders, vol 25, John Wiley & Sons, New York NY USA, pp. 345-348.

Kipen, Y., Briganti, E.M., Strauss, B.J.G., Will, R., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1999, Three Year Followup of Bone Mineral Density Change in Premenopausal Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Journal of Rheumatology, vol 26 (2), Journal Rheumatology Publising Co, Toronto Canada, pp. 310-317.

Kipen, Y., Briganti, E.M., Strauss, B.J., Will, R., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1999, Three year follow up of bone mineral density change in premenopausal women with systematic lupus erythematosus, The Journal of Rheumatology, vol 26 issue 2, The Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co ltd, Toronto Canada, pp. 310-317.

Kipen, Y., Briganti, E.M., Strauss, B.J.G., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1999, Three year follow-up of body composition changes in pre-menopausal women with systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatology, vol 38, Oxford University Press, Oxford UK, pp. 59-65.

Wattanapenpaiboon, N., Lukito, W., Strauss, B.J.G., Hsu-Hage, B.H., Wahlqvist, M.L., Stroud, D.B., 1998, Agreement of skinfold measurement and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) methods with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in estimating total body fat in Anglo-Celtic Australians, International Journal of Obesity, vol 22, Stockton Press, http://www.stockton.press.co.uk/ijo, pp. 854-860.

Kipen, Y., Strauss, B.J.G., Morand, E.F., 1998, Body Composition In Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, British Journal of Rheumatology, vol 37, Oxford University Press, London UK, pp. 514-519.

Xiong, D.W., Borovnicar, D.J., Stroud, D.B., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Determination of Total Body Water by IVNAA and 40K Counting in Young Normal and Growth Hormone Deficient Adults, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, vol 49 no 5/6, Elsevier Science Ltd, UK, pp. 671-672.

Dalais, F.S., Rice, G.E., Wahlqvist, M.L., Grehan, M., Murkies, A.L., Medley, G., Ayton, R., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Effects of dietary phytoestrogens in postmenopausal women, Climacteric, vol 1, issue 2, Parthenon Publishing, Lancaster UK, pp. 124-129.

Lambert, J., Tai, E., Strauss, B.J.G., Blackwell, L., Manolitsas, N., Marks, S., Bainbridge, R., Stroud, D.B., Wahlqvist, M.L., 1998, Nutritional and pulmonary function assessment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Effects of nutritional supplementation, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol 7, issue 3/4, Blackwell Science, www.blackwell.science.com/australi/, pp. 88-93.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Undereating and undernutrition in old age: integrating bio-psychosocial aspects, Age and Ageing, vol 27, British Geriatrics Society, UK, pp. 527-534.

Clarke, D.M., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J.G., 1998, Undereating and undernutrition in old age: integrating bio-psychosocial aspects, Age and Ageing, vol 27, Oxford University Press, Oxford UK, pp. 527-534.

Marks, S., Moore, N.R., Ryley, N.G., Clarke, I.J., Pointon, J.J., Strauss, B.J.G., Hockaday, T.D., 1997, Measurement of liver fat by MRI and its reduction by dexfenfluramine in NIDDM, International Journal of Obesity, vol 21, Stockton Press, England UK, pp. 274-279.

Kipen, Y., Buchbinder, R., Forbes, A.B., Strauss, B.J., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1997, Prevalance of reduced bone mineral density in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the role of steroids, Journal of Rheumatology, vol 24, Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co, Toronto Canada, pp. 1922-1929.

Kipen, Y., Buchbinder, R., Forbes, A.B., Strauss, B.J.G., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1997, Prevalence of Reduced Bone Mineral Density in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the Role of Steroids, The Journal of Rheumatology, vol 24, Journal of Rheumatology Publishing Co Ltd, Toronto Canada, pp. 1922-1929.

Conference Proceedings

Strauss, B.J.G., Rodda, C.P., 1998, Bone density and body composition in two prepubertal Sri Lankan sisters with growth hormone resistance, The Endocrine Society of Australia Proceedings 1998 41st Annual Meeting, Perth Western Australia, 25-27 August 1998, Endocrine Society of Australia, Melbourne Vic Australia, p. 132.

Hsu-Hage, B.H., Zhang, H., Strauss, B.J.G., McGinnes, R., Wahlqvist, M.L., 1998, Ethnic differences in body fat, Proceedings of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Adelaide SA 29 Nov - 2 Dec 1998, The Nutrition Society of Australia, Adelaide SA Australia, p. 118.

Kipen, Y., Briganti, E.M., Strauss, B.J.G., Will, R., Littlejohn, G.O., Morand, E.F., 1998, Follow up study of bone mineral density in systemic lupus erythematosus, Australian Rheumatology Association, Sydney 23-27 May 1998, The Australian Rheumatology Association, Sydney NSW Australia, p. 732.

Urdampilleta, M., Chen, R., Hsu-Hage, B.H., Gilfillan, C., Wahlqvist, M.L., Strauss, B.J., Rodda, C.P., 1997, An ethnic comparison of bone density in peripubertal Chinese and Angloceltic girls, Hormone Research, Stockholm, 22 - 26 June 1997, S. Karger Medical & Scientific Publishers, Switzerland, p. 174.

Urdampilleta, M., Strauss, B.J., Chen, R., Hsu-Hage, B.H., Gilfillan, C., Wahlqvist, M.L., Rodda, C.P., 1997, An ethnic comparison of bone density in peripubertal Chinese and Angloceltic girls, The Endocrine Society of Australia Proceedings 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, Bondi Beach, NSW 1 - 3 August 1997, The Endocrine Society of Australia, Melbourne Vic Australia, p. 148.

Clarke, C.F., Rodda, C.P., Strauss, B.J., 1997, Bone mineral density in adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa, Hormone Research, Stockholm, 22 - 26 June 1997, S. Karger Medical & Scientific Publishers, Switzerland, p. 177.

Postgraduate Research Supervisions

Current Supervision

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

IMPACT OF FORTIFICATION OF THE MENU WITH PROTEIN, CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D ON IMMUNITY AND INFECTIONS IN INSTITUTIONALISED ELDERLY PEOPLE.

Supervisors:

Walker, K (Main), Strauss, B (Associate).

Program of Study:

(DOCTORATE BY RESEARCH).

Thesis Title:

The Role of Mesenteric Fat and Adipocytokines in Crohn's Disease.

Supervisors:

Strauss, B (Main), Moore, G (Associate).

Completed Supervision

Student:

Pellicano, R.

Program of Study:

Abnormalities of nutrition in the dialysis population. (PHD) 2010.

Supervisors:

Kerr, P (Main), Strauss, B (Associate).