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Functional strength training versus movement performance therapy for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: a RCT (2018)
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Pomeroy, V. M., Hunter, S. M., Johansen-Berg, H., Ward, N. S., Kennedy, N., Chandler, E., …Leavey, N. (2018). Functional strength training versus movement performance therapy for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: a RCT. NIHR. EME programme as project number 10/60/30

Background Not all stroke survivors respond to the same form of physical therapy in the same way early after stroke. The response is variable and a detailed understanding of the interaction between specific physical therapies and neural structure an... Read More about Functional strength training versus movement performance therapy for upper limb motor recovery early after stroke: a RCT.

Looking into listening: Using eye-tracking to establish the cognitive validity of the Aptis Listening Test (2017)
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Holzknecht, F., Eberharter, K., Kremmel, B., Zehentner, M., McCray, G., Konrad, E., & Spöttl, C. (2017). Looking into listening: Using eye-tracking to establish the cognitive validity of the Aptis Listening Test. British Council

This study investigated the cognitive processing of 30 test-takers while completing the Aptis Listening Test. The research studied test-takers’ processes according to ones targeted at the different item levels in the Aptis Test. Specifically, it... Read More about Looking into listening: Using eye-tracking to establish the cognitive validity of the Aptis Listening Test.

The impact of taxes on the competitiveness of European Tourism (2017)
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Larhlid, A., Carey, S., Trinh, T., O’Donovan, N., Pöschl, C., Naker, S., …Arnold, M. (2017). The impact of taxes on the competitiveness of European Tourism. European Commision

Tourism is an important economic sector bringing a very substantial contribution to the EU economy. Achieving growth in this increasingly competitive international market requires a supportive regulatory environment, and taxation is a core component... Read More about The impact of taxes on the competitiveness of European Tourism.

Effectiveness of tax incentives for venture capital and business angels (2017)
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Larhlid, A., McClintock, K., Gillham, J., Wilson, A., O’Donovan, N., Hacker, C., …Sögner, L. (2017). Effectiveness of tax incentives for venture capital and business angels. European Commision

The Capital Markets Union project (CMU) aims to strengthen the single market by deepening the integration of investment across the European Union. Improved access to finance is a key component of this project, in particular for start-ups, small- and... Read More about Effectiveness of tax incentives for venture capital and business angels.

Looking into listening (2017)
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Holzknecht, F., Eberharter, K., Kremmel, B., Zehentner, M., McCray, G., Konrad, E., & Spöttl, C. (2017). Looking into listening. British Council

What's holding rural businesses back? (2017)
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Phillipson, J., Turner, R., Gorton, M., Maioli, S., Newbery, R., & Tiwasing, P. (2017). What's holding rural businesses back?. Rural Economy and Land Use

CollAborative care for Screen-Positive EldeRs with major depression (CASPER plus): a multicentred randomised controlled trial of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness (2017)
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Bosanquet, K., Adamson, J., Atherton, K., Bailey, D., Baxter, C., Beresford-Dent, J., …Gilbody, S. (in press). CollAborative care for Screen-Positive EldeRs with major depression (CASPER plus): a multicentred randomised controlled trial of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. NIHR

Background Depression in older adults is common and is associated with poor quality of life, increased morbidity and early mortality, and increased health and social care use. Collaborative care, a low-intensity intervention for depression that is s... Read More about CollAborative care for Screen-Positive EldeRs with major depression (CASPER plus): a multicentred randomised controlled trial of clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Small rural firms in English regions: analysis and key findings from the UK Longitudinal Small Business Survey, 2015 (2017)
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Phillipson, J., Gorton, M., Maioli, S., Tiwasing, P., Newbery, R., & Turner, R. (2017). Small rural firms in English regions: analysis and key findings from the UK Longitudinal Small Business Survey, 2015. Rural Enterprise UK

England’s rural firms have similar levels of turnover to their urban counterparts, though they are more likely to report a profit. This finding emerges from our rural-urban analysis of 13,403 small firms in England, including 3,555 rural firms, inter... Read More about Small rural firms in English regions: analysis and key findings from the UK Longitudinal Small Business Survey, 2015.

Rural business aspirations, obstacles and support: an analysis of the Longitudinal Small Business Survey 2015 (2017)
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Phillipson, J., Gorton, M., Maioli, S., Newbery, R., Tiwasing, P., & Turner, R. (2017). Rural business aspirations, obstacles and support: an analysis of the Longitudinal Small Business Survey 2015. ESRC

A rural-urban analysis of the UK’s Governments Longitudinal Small Business Survey (LSBS) responses for 2015 has been undertaken to understand spatial variations in performance and uptake of external support services. The analysis is based on 15,500 s... Read More about Rural business aspirations, obstacles and support: an analysis of the Longitudinal Small Business Survey 2015.

Trastuzumab infusion reactions in breast cancer. Should we routinely observe after the first dose? (2017)
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Price, L., & Brunt, A. M. (2017). Trastuzumab infusion reactions in breast cancer. Should we routinely observe after the first dose?

Trastuzumab (Herceptin) is used in neoadjuvant, adjuvant and metastatic breast cancer. Infusion reactions are a common side effect most of which are mild and easily managed, anaphylaxis occurs rarely. The summary of product characteristics recommends... Read More about Trastuzumab infusion reactions in breast cancer. Should we routinely observe after the first dose?.

Prevalence of cardiovascular-related comorbidity in ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in primary care: a matched retrospective cohort study. (2016)
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Ahmed, N., Prior, J., Chen, Y., Hayward, R., Mallen, C., & Hider, S. (2016). Prevalence of cardiovascular-related comorbidity in ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in primary care: a matched retrospective cohort study

The aim of this study is to compare the prevalence of cardiovascular (CVD)-related comorbidities in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or psoriasis (Ps) in UK primary care against matched cohorts. Matched retrospecti... Read More about Prevalence of cardiovascular-related comorbidity in ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in primary care: a matched retrospective cohort study..

Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis (2016)
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Walsh, N., Jordan, J., Babatunde, O., Powell, J., & Healey, E. (2016). Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis

This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the benefits and harms of community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by non-healthcare exercise professionals for osteoarthriti... Read More about Community-based exercise and physical activity programmes led by exercise professionals for osteoarthritis.

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collaborative care for depression in UK primary care (CADET): a cluster randomised controlled trial (2016)
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Richards, D. A., Bower, P., Chew-Graham, C., Gask, L., Lovell, K., Cape, J., …Russell, A. Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collaborative care for depression in UK primary care (CADET): a cluster randomised controlled trial. Medical Research Council, HTA, NIHR

Background Collaborative care is effective for depression management in the USA. There is little UK evidence on its clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Objective To determine the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collab... Read More about Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of collaborative care for depression in UK primary care (CADET): a cluster randomised controlled trial.

A randomised controlled trial of computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of depression in primary care: the Randomised Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Computerised Therapy (REEACT) trial (2015)
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Littlewood, E., Duarte, A., Hewitt, C., Knowles, S., Palmer, S., Walker, S., …Team, R. (2015). A randomised controlled trial of computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of depression in primary care: the Randomised Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Computerised Therapy (REEACT) trial. NIHR

Background Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy (cCBT) has been developed as an efficient form of therapy delivery with the potential to enhance access to psychological care. Independent research is needed which examines both the clinical effect... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for the treatment of depression in primary care: the Randomised Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Acceptability of Computerised Therapy (REEACT) trial.

Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-method eye-tracking and stimulated recall study (2015)
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Brunfaut, T., & McCray, G. (2015). Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-method eye-tracking and stimulated recall study. British Council

This research examined the cognitive processing of 25 test-takers while completing Aptis reading tasks. The study investigated test-takersʼ task processing in general, and according to a number of task and test-taker characteristics. More specificall... Read More about Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-method eye-tracking and stimulated recall study.

Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-methods eye-tracking and stimulated recall study (2015)
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Brunfaut, T., & McCray, G. (2015). Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-methods eye-tracking and stimulated recall study. British Council

This research examined the cognitive processing of 25 test-takers while completing Aptis reading tasks. The study investigated test-takersʼ task processing in general, and according to a number of task and test-taker characteristics. More specificall... Read More about Looking into test-takers' cognitive processes whilst completing reading tasks: a mixed-methods eye-tracking and stimulated recall study.