A5067796656- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Marine and fisheries research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
Amphora NDT (United Kingdom)
2024
University of Derby
2024
Altera (United States)
2024
Marine Scotland
2006-2022
University of Aberdeen
2007-2017
Queen's University Belfast
2017
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
2009-2015
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2010-2015
The Royal Free Hospital
2014
University College London
2014
<h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate whether nurse run clinics in general practice improve secondary prevention patients with coronary heart disease. <h3>Design</h3> Randomised controlled trial. <h3>Setting</h3> A random sample of 19 practices northeast Scotland. <h3>Patients</h3> 1173 (685 men and 488 women) under 80 years working diagnoses disease, but without terminal illness or dementia not housebound. <h3>Intervention</h3> Nurse promoted medical lifestyle aspects offered regular follow up....
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objective</b>: To determine secondary preventive treatment and habits among patients with coronary heart disease in general practice. <b>Design</b>: Process of care data on a random sample were collected from medical records. Health lifestyle by postal questionnaire (response rate 71%). <b>Setting</b>: Stratified, practices Grampian. <b>Subjects</b>: 1921 aged under 80 years identified pre-existing registers nitrate prescriptions. <b>Main outcome measures</b>: Treatment...
There is evidence that patients living in outlying areas have poorer survival from cancer. This study set out to investigate whether they more advanced disease at diagnosis. Case notes of 1323 north and northeast Scotland who were diagnosed with lung or colorectal cancer 1995 1996 reviewed. Of cancer, 42% (69/164) 58 km a centre had disseminated diagnosis compared 33% (71/215) within 5 km. For the respective figures 24% (38/161) 16% (31/193). both cancers combined, adjusted odds ratio for...
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play important roles during development and also in adult organisms by regulating the expression of multiple target genes. Here, we studied function miR-133b zebrafish spinal cord regeneration show upregulation regenerating neurons brainstem after transection cord. has been shown to promote tissue other tissue, but its ability do so nervous system yet be tested. Inhibition antisense morpholino (MO) application resulted impaired locomotor recovery reduced axons from nucleus...
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objective</b>: To evaluate the effects of secondary prevention clinics run by nurses in general practice on health patients with coronary heart disease. <b>Design</b>: Randomised controlled trial over one year assessment self completed postal questionnaires and audit medical records at start end trial. <b>Setting</b>: Random sample 19 practices northeast Scotland. <b>Subjects</b>: 1173 (685 men 488 women) under 80 years working diagnoses disease who did not have terminal...
In this survival study 63 976 patients diagnosed with one of six common cancers in Scotland were followed up. Increasing distance from a cancer centre was associated less chance diagnosis before death for stomach, breast and colorectal poorer after prostate lung cancers. © 2000 Cancer Research Campaign
Successful advances in the treatment of advanced malignant diseases rely on recruitment patients into clinical trials novel agents. However, there is a genuine concern for welfare individual patients. The aim this study was to examine motives entering early cancer therapies. Questionnaire survey with both open- and close-ended questions. were surveyed after they had given informed consent before or during first cycle treatment. In all, 38 phase I/II trial participated completed survey....
<h3>Abstract</h3> <b>Objective</b> To establish the cost effectiveness of nurse led secondary prevention clinics for coronary heart disease based on four years9 follow up a randomised controlled trial. <b>Design</b> Cost analysis. <b>Setting</b> 19 general practices in north east Scotland. <b>Participants</b> 1343 patients (673 intervention group and 670 control group, as originally randomised) aged under 80 years with diagnosis but without terminal illness or dementia not housebound....
<h3>Objectives:</h3> To determine what factors are associated with the time people take to consult symptoms of lung cancer, a focus on those from rural and socially deprived areas. <h3>Methods:</h3> A cross-sectional quantitative interview survey was performed 360 patients newly diagnosed primary cancer in three Scottish hospitals (two Glasgow, one NE Scotland). Supplementary data were obtained medical case notes. The main outcome measures number days (1) date participant defined first...
Failing to achieve healthy intentions can have a direct impact on subsequent health. The extent of this is partially determined by the size discrepancy between and behaviour, that is, whether an unachieved behavioural target missed inch or mile. Over two studies, measures 'executive control' ability were used predict intention-behaviour gap for dietary behaviours - eating fruits vegetables snacking. In Study 1, participants (n=50) reported intended intake, completed objective self-report...
People with colorectal cancer have impaired quality of life (QoL). We investigated what factors were most highly associated it. Four hundred and ninety-six people completed questionnaires about QoL, functioning, symptoms, co-morbidity, cognitions personal social factors. Disease, treatment co-morbidity data abstracted from case notes. Multiple linear regression identified modifiable unmodifiable independently predictive global (EORTC-QLQ-C30). Of factors, female sex (P<0.001), more...
Despite well-established evidence of benefit from cardiac rehabilitation, typically fewer than 35% eligible patients attend.The purpose this study was to evaluate whether theory-based invitations increase attendance at rehabilitation.The a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with two by factorial design. A total 375 participants acute myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization recruited medical and surgical wards Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). They were randomly assigned receive...
For common cancers, survival is poorer for deprived and outlying, rural patients. This study investigated whether there were differences in treatment of colorectal lung cancer these groups. Case notes 1314 patients north northeast Scotland who diagnosed with or 1995 1996 reviewed. On univariate analysis, the proportions receiving surgery, chemotherapy radiotherapy appeared similar all socio-economic categories. Adjusting disease stage, age other factors, was less among (odds ratio 0.39; 95%...
Stage at diagnosis and survival from cancer vary according to where people live, suggesting some may have delays in diagnosis. The aim of this study was determine if time presentation treatment longer for colorectal breast patients living further centres, identify other important factors delay. Data were collected on 1097 with 1223 north northeast Scotland. Women who lived centres treated more quickly than those closer (P=0.011). Multilevel modelling found that largely due them receiving...