All Outputs (49)

Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents (2009)
Book Chapter
Alford, C. (2009). Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents. In J. C. Verster, S. Pandi-Parumal, J. Ramaekers, & J. de Gier (Eds.), Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety (207-232). Basel: Birkhauser

There are several factors that increase the risk of driver sleepiness and result in increased accident risk. Modern vehicle design enables the driver to travel at high speeds and for long distances in a comfortable and often sleep promoting driving... Read More about Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents.

The dreams of male and female abstinent alcoholic's in stage II recovery compared to non-alcholic controls: are the differences significant? (2009)
Journal Article
Parker, J., & Alford, C. (2009). The dreams of male and female abstinent alcoholic's in stage II recovery compared to non-alcholic controls: are the differences significant?

All in the cup or all in the mind - the effects of caffeine and belief of caffeine consumption on sleep and waking (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Alford, C., Boyes, T., & Edmunds, A. (2008, June). All in the cup or all in the mind - the effects of caffeine and belief of caffeine consumption on sleep and waking. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

The effect of music tempo on speed perception and heart rate in a real driving situation (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Keeley, S., & Alford, C. (2008, June). The effect of music tempo on speed perception and heart rate in a real driving situation. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

Aromatherapy massage as a treatment for everyday stress and anxiety in students (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Wheeler, E., & Alford, C. (2008, June). Aromatherapy massage as a treatment for everyday stress and anxiety in students. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

Effects of hypnotics on sleep and quality of life in insomnia (2008)
Book Chapter
Alford, C., & Wilson, S. (2008). Effects of hypnotics on sleep and quality of life in insomnia. In J. C. Verster, S. Pandi-Parumal, & D. Streiner (Eds.), Sleep and Quality of Life in Clinical Medicine (49-62). Humana Press

Development of a novel electrochemical immuno-assay using a screen printed electrode for the determination of secretory immunoglobulin A in human sweat (2007)
Journal Article
Cowell, D. C., Crew, A. P., Alford, C., & Hart, J. P. (2007). Development of a novel electrochemical immuno-assay using a screen printed electrode for the determination of secretory immunoglobulin A in human sweat. Electrochimica Acta, 52(16), 5232-5237. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2007.02.035

This paper reports on the steps involved in the development of a novel electrochemical immunoassay for secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) determinations in human sweat. This novel immunoassay involves an initial step whereby sweat sIgA is adsorbed ont... Read More about Development of a novel electrochemical immuno-assay using a screen printed electrode for the determination of secretory immunoglobulin A in human sweat.

NICE review: Not nice for patients! (2005)
Journal Article
Verster, J., & Alford, C. (2005). NICE review: Not nice for patients!. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 19(2), 129-132. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881105051989

The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood (2001)
Journal Article
Wescott, R., Cox, H., Alford, C., & Alford, C. (2001). The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood. Amino Acids, 21(2), 139-150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s007260170021

The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink, which includes taurine, glucuronolactone, and caffeine amongst the ingredients, were examined over 3 studies in a total of 36 volunteers. Assessments included psychomotor performance (reaction time, concentration... Read More about The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood.