A5087517342- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Library Science and Administration
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
- Paranormal Experiences and Beliefs
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Child Therapy and Development
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Orthopaedic implants and arthroplasty
- Sports Performance and Training
- Child and Adolescent Health
The University of Melbourne
2021-2025
NHS Fife
2022
Collaborative Group (United States)
2021
State Library of Victoria
2021
University of Newcastle Australia
2021
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
2020
Trilateral Research & Consulting
2020
Ninewells Hospital
2006-2018
University of Dundee
2007-2018
Natural Selection (United States)
2013
Many people with Parkinson disease (PD) develop motor complications that are uncontrolled by levodopa dose adjustment. Among these patients, it is uncertain which drug class more effective as adjuvant therapy.To compare the long-term effects on patient-rated quality of life adding a dopamine agonist vs reuptake inhibitor (DRI), either monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) or catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor, to therapy for treatment patients PD.This pragmatic semifactorial (2 × 1)...
This investigation aims to determine if more expensive running shoes provide better cushioning of plantar pressure and are comfortable than low-cost alternatives from the same brand.Three pairs were purchased three different manufacturers at price ranges: low (40-45 pounds), medium (60-65 pounds) high (70-75 pounds). Plantar was recorded with Pedar in-shoe measurement system. Comfort assessed a 100 mm visual analogue scale. A follow-on study conducted ascertain shoe comfort comparable...
The effects of heat acclimatization on intravascular volume and protein responses to acute stress exercise were studied in six male subjects. Absolute values for hematocrit hemoglobin concentration lower after, than before, acclimatization, indicating hemodilution. Also, after the magnitude hemoconcentration response was significantly increased. There ws no change plasma during or compared with before but there a net increase total content. It is suggested that hemodilution associated may be...
Fifteen per cent of patients with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point in their life. Ill-fitting footwear frequently contributes to ulceration. A good fitting shoe is an essential component the management diabetic foot. The objective this study was assess feet and determine whether they are wearing correct-sized shoes.One-hundred who were attending general clinic had length measured using 'Clarks' shop device width pair callipers. Measurements taken whilst seated standing. Shoe...
We aimed to identify which individual risk factors best predict foot ulceration in routine clinical practice and whether an integrated tool is a better screening for future ulceration.Routinely collected information on general diabetes indicators were recorded the regional electronic register. Follow-up data from same record, local multidisciplinary clinic community hospital podiatry paper records. Data electronically linked see criteria predicted ulceration.Foot scores 3719 patients (44%...
The effects of alterations in skin temperature on intravascular volume and protein content have been investigated resting subjects. With a normal core (Tac) both cooling heating caused hemoconcentration, was associated with an increased rate loss from the space. Raising after cooling, Tac depressed, heating, raised, were immediate reversal gain by It is concluded that responses to thermal stress are dependent temperatures obtaining immediately prior imposition that, particular, low...
Six male subjects were acclimatized to heat; once they given sufficient 1% saline prevent the occurrence of a salt deficit during acclimatization, and another time no saline. Plasma aldosterone (PA), plasma cortisol (PC), renin activity (PRA), electrolytes measured before, during, after sweat before 11-day acclimatization program. PRA PA significantly increased by acute stress heat exercise but unaffected acclimatization. These increases attenuated, not prevented, drinking saline, whereas...
To evaluate the impact of national 'Be Clear on Cancer' bowel cancer reminder campaign service and diagnosis at a single UK institution. Secondly, to socio-economic background patients referred before after compared with regional demographic.Suspected 2-week wait in 3 months precampaign, postcampaign were included. Demographics, investigations recorded. The postcode was used allocate National Readership Survey social grade.Three hundred eighty-three referrals received 550 470 postreminder...
Abstract Background Smokers report more pain and worse functioning. The evidence from clinics suggests that depression affects this relationship: association between smoking chronic is weakened when controlling for depression. This study explored the relationship smoking, in a large general population‐based cohort ( G eneration S cotland: cottish F amily H ealth tudy). Methods Chronic measures (intensity, disability), self‐reported status history of major depressive disorder MDD ) were...
A growing exercise culture has lead to an increase in the use of off-the-shelf heel inserts. While there are a variety designs spectrum cost ranges, probably ease availability and would mainly determine choice purchase. This study was designed whether expensive provide better pressure attenuation under than their less counterparts.Six brands inserts were tested. Selection these based purely on all sizes. Cost per pair ranged from 6 pounds sterling 30 sterling. Thirty-five asymptomatic...
Digital transformation and the development of a digitally fluent nursing workforce are necessary for engagement with digital technologies in healthcare settings. For this purpose, educators aim to develop workforce-ready graduates equipped disciplinary knowledge, expertise, capabilities supportive further professional development. Having identified subset students low levels literacy, faculty engaged library services academic skills unit embed sustainable Nursing Literacy Module graduate...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence sensory motor training (realised by an unstable shoe construction) on iliosacral Standing Flexion Test (SFT) in several investigation groups. In a pre-phase study, functional improvement suspension system patient group with low back pain treated combined osteopathic and approach verified comparison controls.