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Virtual patient technology for educating pharmacists on patient communication skills: a systematic review
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Richardson, C., White, S., & Chapman, S. Virtual patient technology for educating pharmacists on patient communication skills: a systematic review

Background Virtual patients (VPs) are a sub-type of healthcare simulation that have been underutilised in health education. Their use is increasing but, applications are varied as are designs, definitions, and evaluations. Previous reviews have been... Read More about Virtual patient technology for educating pharmacists on patient communication skills: a systematic review.

The function of sodium/calcium ion exchanger in human platelets and megakaryocytes
Thesis
(2017). The function of sodium/calcium ion exchanger in human platelets and megakaryocytes

Previously work from our lab has predicted that Ca2+ release from intracellular Ca2+ stores occurs into a Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX)-associated cytosolic nanodomain enclosed within the membrane complex. In this study, we aimed to test the hypothesis th... Read More about The function of sodium/calcium ion exchanger in human platelets and megakaryocytes.

Investigating the effects of nicergoline on calcium signalling in human platelets and megakaryocytes
Thesis
(2017). Investigating the effects of nicergoline on calcium signalling in human platelets and megakaryocytes

Recent study suggested that the anti-platelet effect of nicergoline is caused by inhibiting agonist-evoked Ca2+ signalling by disrupting the normal localization of the dense tubular system in human platelets. This effect is brought about by the disru... Read More about Investigating the effects of nicergoline on calcium signalling in human platelets and megakaryocytes.

An exploration of the effect of the mesenchymal stem cell secretome on pancreatic beta cells
Thesis
(2017). An exploration of the effect of the mesenchymal stem cell secretome on pancreatic beta cells

Type 1 diabetes is a challenging condition to manage effectively. Utilising the mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) secretome is an avenue being researched in regenerative medicine which could potentially ameliorate the condition. Previous studies have ident... Read More about An exploration of the effect of the mesenchymal stem cell secretome on pancreatic beta cells.

Optimising canine olfactory ensheathing cell therapy using tissue engineering tools
Thesis
Delaney, A. M. (2016). Optimising canine olfactory ensheathing cell therapy using tissue engineering tools

The adult mammalian spinal cord is incapable of significant regeneration following injury. As such, spinal injury is a lifelong debilitating condition which represents a significant burden on healthcare globally. Olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) ha... Read More about Optimising canine olfactory ensheathing cell therapy using tissue engineering tools.

A review of newborn screening results and anthropometric measurements in infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in the West Midlands
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Patterson, K. D. (2016). A review of newborn screening results and anthropometric measurements in infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in the West Midlands

INTRODUCTION: Newborn screening (NBS) for cystic fibrosis (CF) was implemented nationally in July 2007 and has reduced the age of diagnosis and produced better nutritional and survival outcomes. AIM: To assess demographic data of a screened coho... Read More about A review of newborn screening results and anthropometric measurements in infants diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in the West Midlands.

Changes in advanced glycation content, structural and mechanical properties of vaginal tissue during pregnancy and in prolapse
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Kinikanwo Weli, H. (2018). Changes in advanced glycation content, structural and mechanical properties of vaginal tissue during pregnancy and in prolapse

Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse is present in up to 50% of women. It is commoner in older women, often above 50 years of age and associated with hormonal e.g. oestrogen decline, and stiffer vaginal tissue. Pregnancy, on the contrary is a physiolo... Read More about Changes in advanced glycation content, structural and mechanical properties of vaginal tissue during pregnancy and in prolapse.