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Spot, treat and stop delirium: Acceptability and feasibility of a novel ‘Delirium Wheel App’ to identify and manage delirium in a care home setting in the United Kingdom (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Negi, R. (2023, December). Spot, treat and stop delirium: Acceptability and feasibility of a novel ‘Delirium Wheel App’ to identify and manage delirium in a care home setting in the United Kingdom. Poster presented at Clinical Manifestations

AbstractBackgroundDelirium is common in elderly, frail residents in care home settings, who may already be suffering from dementia. The prevalence of delirium in nursing homes can be up to 60%. Care home staff are potentially in a unique position to... Read More about Spot, treat and stop delirium: Acceptability and feasibility of a novel ‘Delirium Wheel App’ to identify and manage delirium in a care home setting in the United Kingdom.

Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research (2023)
Thesis
Ranjbar, J. A. (2023). Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674551

Intravital microscopy in mice is widely used to study in vivo thrombus formation, however, the relevance of these studies to human physiology is unclear. In this thesis, a 3D tissue-engineered human arterial construct (TEAC) was developed that replic... Read More about Recreating arterial thrombosis models using tissue-engineered arterial constructs: A method to reduce and replace mice used in platelet research.

The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study (2023)
Thesis
O'Brien, A. V. (2023). The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674475

Background: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest rheumatic condition affecting older people, typically treated with glucocorticoids. However, the treatment side-effects including fatigue, anxiety and other alterations in mood, are frequent a... Read More about The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study.

Creation of a Novel Collaborative Resource for Sharing Scholarship (2023)
Journal Article
Door, R. (2023). Creation of a Novel Collaborative Resource for Sharing Scholarship. The Journal of Academic Development and Education, https://doi.org/10.21252/d1w7-m071

The growing number of teaching and scholarship positions in academia encourages staff to formalize their scholarship practice. Such creative practices do not easily fit within the rigid structure of traditional journal articles and therefore the... Read More about Creation of a Novel Collaborative Resource for Sharing Scholarship.

Optimising physiotherapy for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy - Results of a mixed-methods pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial (OPTimisE). (2023)
Journal Article
Bateman, M., Skeggs, A., Whitby, E., Fletcher-Barrett, V., Stephens, G., Dawes, M., …Hill, J. C. (2024). Optimising physiotherapy for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy - Results of a mixed-methods pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial (OPTimisE). Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 69, Article 102905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102905

The OPTimisE intervention was developed to address uncertainty regarding the most effective physiotherapy treatment strategy for people with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET). To assess the feasibility of conducting a fully-powered randomised controll... Read More about Optimising physiotherapy for people with lateral elbow tendinopathy - Results of a mixed-methods pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial (OPTimisE)..

Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Hemochromatosis (2023)
Journal Article
Hussain, B., Malik, H., Mamas, M. A., Desai, R., Aggarwal, V., Kumar, G., …Paul, T. K. (2023). Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Hemochromatosis. Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Article 101267. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2023.101267

Background Infiltrative diseases (ID), including amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and hemochromatosis comprise a wide spectrum of disorders characterized by abnormal cellular infiltration in multiple organs, including th... Read More about Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Amyloidosis, Sarcoidosis, and Hemochromatosis.

The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People (2023)
Journal Article
Baloch, G. M., Gul Baloch, L., & Ee Sze Lyn, C. (2023). The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People. Journal of Men’s Health (JOMH), 19(12 - Special Issue),

The Malaysian Society of Andrology and the Study of Ageing Males (MSASAM) and the Malaysian Clearinghouse for Men’s Health will be jointly hosting The Men’s Health World Congress 2023 (MHWC2023), scheduled from 11–13 December 2023 at Kuching, Sarawak... Read More about The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People.

Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. (2023)
Journal Article
Rivera, F. B., Cha, S. W., Aparece, J. P., Jariyatamkitti, S., & Mamas, M. (in press). Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 83(3), 265-270. https://doi.org/10.1097/FJC.0000000000001533

The role of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiothoracic surgery is not well-established. We aimed to evaluate its potential in preventing POAF using data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs).... Read More about Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials..

Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review (2023)
Journal Article
Nuwangi, H., Agampodi, T. C., Price, H. P., Shepherd, T., Weerakoon, K., & Agampodi, S. (in press). Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(12), Article e0011818. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011818

Background Cutaneous (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) are parasitic diseases caused by parasites of the genus leishmania leading to stigma caused by disfigurations. This study aimed to systematically review the dimensions, measurement meth... Read More about Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review.

Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study (2023)
Journal Article
Carmont, M. R., Gunnarsson, B., Brorsson, A., & Nilsson-Helander, K. (2023). Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of ISAKOS, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisako.2023.12.006

Introduction Achilles Tendon Ruptures (ATR) may occur at varying locations with ruptures at the mid-substance (MS) of the tendon most common, followed tears at the musculotendinous (MT) junction. There is scant li... Read More about Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study.

Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis (2023)
Journal Article
Nimmons, D., Aker, N., Jordan, K. P., Cooper, C., Davies, N., Manthorpe, J., …Walters, K. (2023). Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 19(S18), https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.074855

Background People living with dementia commonly experience distress or behavioural and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, which are associated with worse outcomes in this population. Symptoms of anxiety can be challenging to manage, as there i... Read More about Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka. (2023)
Journal Article
Zavos, H. M. S., Riddleston, L., Jayaweera, K., Dissanayake, L., Jabir, S., Pannala, G., …Rijsdijk, F. V. (in press). Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka. Behavior Genetics, 54, 73–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10519-023-10165-8

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) globally have undergone rapid urbanisation, and changes in demography and health behaviours. In Sri Lanka, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes are now leading causes of mortality. High prevalence of their ris... Read More about Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka..

Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood (2023)
Journal Article
Santana-Otero, A., Harper, A., Telling, N. D., Ortega, D., & Cabrera, D. (in press). Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood. Nanoscale, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3nr02593d

Blood clotting disorders consisting of unwanted blood clot formation or excessive bleeding are some of the main causes of death worldwide. However, there are significant limitations in the current methods used to clinically monitoring the dynamics of... Read More about Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood.

Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention (2023)
Journal Article
Ho, A. H. Y., Ma, S. H. X., Tan, M. K. B., Bajpai, R., Goh, S. S. N., Yeo, G., …Beauchet, O. (in press). Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, Article 1238562. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1238562

Introduction: The practice of participatory art has been found to support the promotion, prevention, and management of health across the lifespan. However, clinical trials investigating the benefits of creative activities curated with and conducted i... Read More about Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention.

HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS (2023)
Journal Article
John, D., Bareham, B., O’Donnell, A., Liddle, J., Chew-Graham, C., Kaner, E., & Hanratty, B. (2023). HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 1054-1054. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.3388

Many older adults who consume alcohol at harmful levels experience mental health problems. Common life events such as retirement, bereavement, and declining health, can contribute to anxiety and depression, with alcohol consumption being used as a co... Read More about HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS.

Variation in UK fracture liaison service consultation conduct and content before and during the COVID pandemic: results from the iFraP-D UK survey (2023)
Journal Article
Bullock, L., Abdelmagid, S., Fleming, J., Leyland, S., Clark, E. M., Gidlow, C., …Paskins, Z. (2023). Variation in UK fracture liaison service consultation conduct and content before and during the COVID pandemic: results from the iFraP-D UK survey. Archives of Osteoporosis, 19(1), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11657-023-01361-4

Summary We conducted a survey of FLSs’ consultation conduct and content which identified marked variation in whether FLS HCPs discussed osteoporosis medicine with patients. A review of service pro formas showed more content related to ‘investigating... Read More about Variation in UK fracture liaison service consultation conduct and content before and during the COVID pandemic: results from the iFraP-D UK survey.