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Recommendations, evaluation and validation of a semi-automated, fluorescent-based scoring protocol for micronucleus testing in human cells (2014)
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Jenkins, G. J., Johnson, G. E., Doak, S. H., Doherty, A. T., Scott, A. D., Chapman, K. E., …Thomas, A. (2014). Recommendations, evaluation and validation of a semi-automated, fluorescent-based scoring protocol for micronucleus testing in human cells. Mutagenesis, 29(3), 155-164. https://doi.org/10.1093/mutage/geu008

Micronucleus (MN) induction is an established cytogenetic end point for evaluating structural and numerical chromosomal alterations in genotoxicity testing. A semi-automated scoring protocol for the assessment of MN preparations from human cell lines... Read More about Recommendations, evaluation and validation of a semi-automated, fluorescent-based scoring protocol for micronucleus testing in human cells.

Fixed bearing lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty-Short to midterm survivorship and knee scores for 101 prostheses (2014)
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Smith, J. R., Robinson, J. R., Porteous, A. J., Murray, J. R., Hassaballa, M. A., Artz, N., & Newman, J. H. (2014). Fixed bearing lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty-Short to midterm survivorship and knee scores for 101 prostheses. Knee, 21(4), 843-847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2014.04.003

Background: Isolated unicompartmental knee arthritis is less common laterally than medially. Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) constitutes only 1% of all knee arthroplasty performed. Use of medial UKA is supported by several published... Read More about Fixed bearing lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty-Short to midterm survivorship and knee scores for 101 prostheses.

An investigation into sonography student experiences of simulation teaching and learning in the acquisition of clinical skills (2014)
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Gibbs, V. (2014). An investigation into sonography student experiences of simulation teaching and learning in the acquisition of clinical skills. Ultrasound, 22(3), 173-178. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742271X14528491

©, 2014, SAGE Publications Ltd. All rights reserved. Technological developments are impacting on many aspects of life, including education. One particular area of technology where there is growing interest within higher education institutions (HEIs)... Read More about An investigation into sonography student experiences of simulation teaching and learning in the acquisition of clinical skills.

The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for joint hypermobility syndrome: A systematic review (2014)
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Palmer, S., Bailey, S., Barker, L., Barney, L., & Elliott, A. (2014). The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for joint hypermobility syndrome: A systematic review. Physiotherapy, 100(3), 220-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2013.09.002

Background: Joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder characterised by excessive range of movement at multiple joints accompanied by pain. Exercise is the mainstay of management yet its effectiveness is unclear. Obj... Read More about The effectiveness of therapeutic exercise for joint hypermobility syndrome: A systematic review.

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review (2013)
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Cumming, J., Hauari, H., Hurley, M., Hurley, M., Dickson, K., Walsh, N., …Oliver, S. (2013). Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2013(12), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010842

© 2013 The Cochrane Collaboration. This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: Overarching objective: To improve our understanding of the complex inter-relationship between pain, psychosocial effects, ph... Read More about Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with chronic hip and knee pain: A mixed methods review.

The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study (2013)
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Cramp, F., Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Barnett, S., Coghill, N., & Cramp, F. (. (2013). The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study. Physiotherapy, 99(4), 278-284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2013.04.002

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), specific diagnostic criteria and the association between gender and MTrP prevalence in the triceps surae and upper trapezius. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting:... Read More about The prevalence of latent myofascial trigger points and diagnostic criteria of the triceps surae and upper trapezius: A cross sectional study.

Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries (2013)
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Cramp, F., Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Barnett, S., Coghill, N., & Cramp, F. (. (2013). Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries. Manual Therapy, 18(6), 519-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2013.04.004

Aims: The main aim of the case series was to inform further experimental research to determine the effectiveness of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy for the treatment of triceps surae dysfunction. Participants: Ten participants with triceps su... Read More about Myofascial trigger point therapy for triceps surae dysfunction: Acaseseries.

Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game (2013)
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Diaper, A., Nutt, D. J., Munafò, M. R., White, J. L., Farmer, E. W., & Bailey, J. E. (2013). Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game. Military Psychology, 25(6), 615-622. https://doi.org/10.1037/mil0000017

The inhalation of 7.5% CO2 has been shown to induce cognitive effects similar to anxiety. Sixteen healthy participants (14 male mean age 25.6 years) inhaled either a mixture of 7.5% CO2 gas or air while playing a group combat computer game. Participa... Read More about Effects of 7.5% CO2-induced anxiety on individual performance: During a group computer combat game.

Pharmacological strategies for detoxification (2013)
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Diaper, A. M., Law, F. D., & Melichar, J. K. (2014). Pharmacological strategies for detoxification. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 77(2), 302-314. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.12245

Detoxification refers to the safe discontinuation from a substance of dependence and is distinct from relapse prevention. Detoxification usually takes between a few days and a few weeks to complete, depending on the substance being misused, the sever... Read More about Pharmacological strategies for detoxification.

The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial (2013)
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Grieve, R., Grieve, R., Cranston, A., Henderson, A., John, R., Malone, G., & Mayall, C. (2013). The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 17(4), 453-461. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.02.001

Objectives: To investigate the immediate effect on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM), after a single intervention of myofascial trigger point (MTrP) therapy on latent triceps surae MTrPs in recreational runners. Design:... Read More about The immediate effect of triceps surae myofascial trigger point therapy on restricted active ankle joint dorsiflexion in recreational runners: A crossover randomised controlled trial.

The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study (2013)
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Learmonth, I. D., Palmer, S., Wylde, V., Dieppe, P., Wylde, V., Palmer, S., …Dieppe, P. (2013). The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 21(9), 1253-1256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2013.05.008

Objective: Chronic pain after total knee replacement (TKR) is a prevalent condition, affecting about 20% of patients. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between pre-operative pain thresholds and chronic pain after TKR. Design: Pati... Read More about The association between pre-operative pain sensitisation and chronic pain after knee replacement: An exploratory study.

Prone belly board device training improves geometric setup accuracy in lower GI radiotherapy (2013)
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Goldsworthy, S., & McGrail, S. (2014). Prone belly board device training improves geometric setup accuracy in lower GI radiotherapy. Journal of Radiotherapy in Practice, 13(3), 302-309. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1460396913000393

Background Patients having a course of radiotherapy (RT) must be appropriately immobilised for stability and accuracy. Having opened a new cancer service in June 2009 and commenced treating lower gastrointestinal cancers in 2010, a prone belly board... Read More about Prone belly board device training improves geometric setup accuracy in lower GI radiotherapy.

Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate (2013)
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Diaper, A., Rich, A. S., Wilson, S. J., Craig, K., Dourish, C. T., Dawson, G. R., …Bailey, J. E. (2013). Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 28(6), 562-575. https://doi.org/10.1002/hup.2346

It is generally thought that venlafaxine raises blood pressure at higher doses; however, some studies have found no effect or a decrease in blood pressure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cardiovascular (CV) effects of 3 weeks of dosing wit... Read More about Changes in cardiovascular function after venlafaxine but not pregabalin in healthy volunteers: A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of orthostatic challenge, blood pressure and heart rate.

Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty; a pragmatic randomised controlled trial reporting outcomes up to 2year follow up (2013)
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Tasker, A., Hassaballa, M., Murray, J., Lancaster, S., Artz, N., Harries, W., & Porteous, A. (2014). Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty; a pragmatic randomised controlled trial reporting outcomes up to 2year follow up. Knee, 21(1), 189-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2013.07.010

Background: We present a prospective, randomised, multi-surgeon, controlled trial comparing minimally invasive (MIS) and standard approach total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods: Participants underwent unilateral TKA. Patients were randomised to Bris... Read More about Minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty; a pragmatic randomised controlled trial reporting outcomes up to 2year follow up.

Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning (2013)
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Mitchell, S. A., Goedendorp, M., Cramp, F., Barsevick, A., Minton, O., Cramp, F. (., …Stone, P. C. (2013). Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning. Cancer, 119(SUPPL11), 2124-2130. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.28058

This article presents the contrasting European and American perspectives on cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and its impact on functioning in cancer survivors. The content is presented in 3 sections: state of the art, intervention studies, and future are... Read More about Cancer-related fatigue and its impact on functioning.