A5080069846- Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
University of Sheffield
2019-2020
University of Nottingham
2001
Post-stroke aphasia might improve over many years with speech and language therapy; however therapy is often less readily available beyond a few months after stroke. We assessed self-managed computerised (CSLT) as means of providing more than patients can access through usual care alone.In this pragmatic, superiority, three-arm, individually randomised, single-blind, parallel group trial, were recruited from 21 departments in the UK. Participants aged 18 or older had been diagnosed...
Abstract Objective: The objective was to develop effective weight‐loss methods for women who have had breast cancer, because obesity may result in an adverse prognosis. Research Methods and Procedures: This randomized pilot study tested individualized approach toward weight loss obese a diagnosis of cancer. An applied either alone or combined with the commercial Weight Watchers program. Forty‐eight (body mass index 30 44 kg/m 2 ) were enrolled. Results: change after 12 months intervention as...
Background People with aphasia may improve their communication speech and language therapy many months/years after stroke. However, NHS reduces in availability over time post Objective This trial evaluated the clinical effectiveness cost-effectiveness of self-managed computerised to provide additional therapy. Design A pragmatic, superiority, single-blind, parallel-group, individually randomised (stratified block randomisation, stratified by word-finding severity site) adjunct trial. Setting...
Objective: To examine the cost-effectiveness of self-managed computerised word finding therapy as an add-on to usual care for people with aphasia post-stroke. Design: Cost-effectiveness modelling over a life-time period, taking UK National Health Service (NHS) and personal social service perspective. Setting: Based on Big CACTUS randomised controlled trial, conducted in 21 NHS speech language departments. Participants: included 278 long-standing Interventions: Computerised plus care; alone;...
Abstract We present a case of persistent right umbilical vein with Noonan's syndrome. Persistence the no intrahepatic portion is an uncommon finding review literature revealing only five other cases. In these cases drainage was directly into atrium, inferior vena cava (IVC) or IVC via iliac vein. Of reported syndrome confirmed in one and suspected second. This report represents third Copyright © 2001 International Society Ultrasound Obstetrics Gynecology