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The process for developing a shoulder-specific injury prevention programme in community youth rugby union (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Singh, V. (2019, May). The process for developing a shoulder-specific injury prevention programme in community youth rugby union. Poster presented at World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2019, Geneva, Switzerland

Background: Sustaining a shoulder injury may cause a youth rugby player to discontinue participating which, combined with the resulting risk of long term health conditions, warrants a better understanding about the implementation of shoulder injury p... Read More about The process for developing a shoulder-specific injury prevention programme in community youth rugby union.

Evaluation of Two Sigma TranswabⓇ Systems for maintenance of viability of pathogenic Candida spp. using the clinical and laboratory standards institute M40-A2 standard (2019)
Presentation / Conference
Elcocks, E., & Adukwu, E. (2019, March). Evaluation of Two Sigma TranswabⓇ Systems for maintenance of viability of pathogenic Candida spp. using the clinical and laboratory standards institute M40-A2 standard. Poster presented at KNVM & NVNM Scientific Spring Meeting 2019, Papendal, Netherlands

In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Green, N., & Adukwu, E. (2018, June). In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii. Poster presented at ECM Forum Summer Conference 2018, Birmingham, UK

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) are both significant nosocomial pathogens that have become increasingly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies. There is a need for alternative therapies to com... Read More about In vitro antimicrobial activity of Cymbopogon flexuosus against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.

Association between number of injections during long-term anti VEGF therapy and retinal electrophysiological parameters (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Hobby, A. E., Huntjens, B., Mahroo, O. A. R., Crabb, D. P., & Binns, A. M. (2018, April). Association between number of injections during long-term anti VEGF therapy and retinal electrophysiological parameters

Purpose : Some studies report a reduction in retinal ganglion cell layer thickness during long-term antiVEGF therapy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). We explored whether electroretinogram (ERG) parameters, including those deriv... Read More about Association between number of injections during long-term anti VEGF therapy and retinal electrophysiological parameters.

The application of gene expression profiling in predictions of occult lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients (2018)
Journal Article
Peyravian, N., Larki, P., Gharib, E., Nazemalhosseini-Mojarad, E., Anaraki, F., Young, C., …Zali, M. (2018). The application of gene expression profiling in predictions of occult lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients. Biomedicines, 6(1), 27. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines6010027

A key factor in determining the likely outcome for a patient with colorectal cancer is whether or not the tumour has metastasised to the lymph nodes-information which is also important in assessing any possibilities of lymph node resection so as to i... Read More about The application of gene expression profiling in predictions of occult lymph node metastasis in colorectal cancer patients.

GJA4/connexin 37 mutations correlate with secondary lymphedema following surgery in breast cancer patients (2018)
Journal Article
Hadizadeh, M., Mohaddes Ardebili, S., Salehi, M., Young, C., Mokarian, F., McClellan, J., …Bonab, M. A. (2018). GJA4/connexin 37 mutations correlate with secondary lymphedema following surgery in breast cancer patients. Biomedicines, 6(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines6010023

Lymphedema is a condition resulting from mutations in various genes essential for lymphatic development and function, which leads to obstruction of the lymphatic system. Secondary lymphedema is a progressive and incurable condition, most often manife... Read More about GJA4/connexin 37 mutations correlate with secondary lymphedema following surgery in breast cancer patients.

Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS) (2017)
Journal Article
May, J., Robinson, G., Thorn, R., & Reynolds, D. (2017). Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS). Mutagenesis, 32(6), 622-623. https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/gex033

Electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS) are of interest as potential disinfectants due to high biocidal activity against many microorganisms. They are widely used clinically in some countries (decontamination of surgical instruments and wounds),... Read More about Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of electrochemically activated solutions (ECAS).

Rapid in vitro testing and characterization of resistance to chemotherapeutic agents daunorubicin and cytarabine in acute myeloid leukaemia (2017)
Journal Article
May, J., Steven, J., Taylor, A., Dean, S., & Anderson, E. (2017). Rapid in vitro testing and characterization of resistance to chemotherapeutic agents daunorubicin and cytarabine in acute myeloid leukaemia. Mutagenesis, 32(6), 627. https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/gex033

Treatment success in leukaemia is impacted by patient resistance to chemotherapy including cytarabine (ara-C) and the anthracycline daunorubicin (DNR) requiring rapid pre-screening testing. DNR is converted to daunorubicinol (DNRol) by carbonyl reduc... Read More about Rapid in vitro testing and characterization of resistance to chemotherapeutic agents daunorubicin and cytarabine in acute myeloid leukaemia.

Development of a 2D leukaemia-stroma model for analyses of chemo-toxicity protection using a novel bacterial bioluminescent biosensor (2017)
Journal Article
Gynn, L., May, J., Anderson, E., & Robinson, G. (2017). Development of a 2D leukaemia-stroma model for analyses of chemo-toxicity protection using a novel bacterial bioluminescent biosensor. Mutagenesis, 32(6), 619. https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/gex033

This study aimed to develop a 2D leukaemia-stroma model of the bone marrow for analysis of stromal-mediated chemo-protection; known to contribute to chemotherapy resistance. The model must facilitate integration of a bioluminescent biosensor HA1 for... Read More about Development of a 2D leukaemia-stroma model for analyses of chemo-toxicity protection using a novel bacterial bioluminescent biosensor.

The reliability of the scapula posture and scapula dyskinesis tests in rugby union players (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Singh, V. (2017, July). The reliability of the scapula posture and scapula dyskinesis tests in rugby union players. Poster presented at World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress 2017, Cape Town, South Africa

Background: The scapula plays an integral role in shoulder function and there is evidence of an association between scapula dysfunction and shoulder pain in overhead athletes. In rugby, players' shoulders are subject to numerous impact forces that a... Read More about The reliability of the scapula posture and scapula dyskinesis tests in rugby union players.

An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2 (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Elcocks, E., Spencer-Phillips, P., & Adukwu, E. (2017, April). An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2. Poster presented at Scientific Spring Meeting KNVM & NVMM 2017, Papendal, Netherlands

Introduction Efficient absorption, transportation and release of specimens from faecal transport swabs are characteristics that commercial swabs must possess to be compliant with the M40-A2 criteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare... Read More about An evaluation of faecal transport swabs using the swab elution method in accordance with approved standard CLSI M40-A2.

Exploring associations between anatomical and functional parameters in Birdshot chorioretinopathy using optical coherence tomography and electroretinography (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Tucker, W. R., Hobby, A. E., Hossain, I. T., Hammond, C. J., Stanford, M. R., & Mahroo, O. A. R. (2016, May). Exploring associations between anatomical and functional parameters in Birdshot chorioretinopathy using optical coherence tomography and electroretinography. Poster presented at ARVO Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, USA

Purpose : Multiple pathological processes occur in Birdshot chorioretinopathy with considerable variability making assessing activity and understanding disease mechanisms challenging. Exploring how structural and functional measurements may correlate... Read More about Exploring associations between anatomical and functional parameters in Birdshot chorioretinopathy using optical coherence tomography and electroretinography.

Towards rapid assessment of retinal function in clinic: Comparison of implicit times of photopic flicker electroretinogram responses recorded using a conventional and a portable system in patients with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Mahroo, O. A. R., Hobby, A., Yonova, E. H., Kozareva, D., Hossain, I. T., Katta, M., …Stanford, M. R. (2016, May). Towards rapid assessment of retinal function in clinic: Comparison of implicit times of photopic flicker electroretinogram responses recorded using a conventional and a portable system in patients with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy. Poster presented at ARVO Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, USA

Purpose : Birdshot chorioretinopathy (BCR) is a chronic inflammatory disease which follows a variable course. Disease activity can be difficult to assess objectively. The implicit time of the 30 Hz photopic flicker electroretinogram (ERG) has been sh... Read More about Towards rapid assessment of retinal function in clinic: Comparison of implicit times of photopic flicker electroretinogram responses recorded using a conventional and a portable system in patients with Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.

Effect of varying skin surface electrode position on electroretinogram responses recorded using a handheld stimulating and recording system (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Hobby, A., Kozareva, D., Yonova, E. H., Hossain, I. T., Katta, M., Huntjens, B., … Mahroo, O. A. R. (2016, May). Effect of varying skin surface electrode position on electroretinogram responses recorded using a handheld stimulating and recording system. Poster presented at ARVO Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, USA

Purpose : The RETeval system (LKC Technologies, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD, USA) is a hand-held device for recording electroretinogram (ERG) responses with skin electrodes, placed over the lower eyelid, close to the lid margin. Some subjects find this un... Read More about Effect of varying skin surface electrode position on electroretinogram responses recorded using a handheld stimulating and recording system.

Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Gizzie, N., & Adukwu, E. (2016, January). Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium. Poster presented at Centre for Research in Biosciences (CRIB) Conference, UWE Bristol

Abstract: Background: Sigma-Transwab® is a liquid medium format transport swab designed for use on automated processing platforms. The PurFlock® swab is intended to improve absorption and release of the specimen. In 2014 the revised standard CLSI M40... Read More about Using the new CLSI M40-A2 Standard Coupled with Molecular Criteria to assess the performance of Sigma Transwab ® with Liquid Amies medium.

An old dog and new tricks: Genetic analysis of a Tudor dog recovered from the Mary Rose wreck (2014)
Journal Article
Zouganelis, G. D., Ogden, R., Nahar, N., Runfola, V., Bonab, M., Ardalan, A., …Scarlett, G. (2014). An old dog and new tricks: Genetic analysis of a Tudor dog recovered from the Mary Rose wreck. Forensic Science International, 245, 51-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.10.001

© 2014 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. The Tudor warship the Mary Rose sank in the Solent waters between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight on the 19th of July 1545, whilst engaging a French invasion fleet. The ship was rediscovered in 1971 and between 1979 and... Read More about An old dog and new tricks: Genetic analysis of a Tudor dog recovered from the Mary Rose wreck.

Distribution of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and their HLA-C ligands in two Iranian populations (2009)
Journal Article
Hiby, S. E., Ashrafian-Bonab, M., Farrell, L., Single, R. M., Balloux, F., Carrington, M., & Moffett, A. (2010). Distribution of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and their HLA-C ligands in two Iranian populations. Immunogenetics, 62(2), 65-73. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00251-009-0408-5

Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) gene frequencies vary between populations and contribute to functional variation in immune responses to viruses, autoimmunity and reproductive success. This study describes the frequency distribution of... Read More about Distribution of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIR) and their HLA-C ligands in two Iranian populations.