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The influence of anesthesia with and without medetomidine on cardiac structure and function in sanctuary captive chimpanzees (pan troglodytes)
(American Association of Zoo Vetinarians, 2021)Dependent on timing of assessment, anesthetic agents and specifically medetomidinenegatively impact cardiac function in great apes. The aim of this study was todetermine the influence of tiletamine-zolazepam with and without ... -
Socio-Economic Status, Mental Health Difficulties and Feelings about Transition to Secondary School among 10–11 Year Olds in Wales: Multi-Level Analysis of a Cross Sectional Survey
(Springer, 2021-03-24)Transition between primary and secondary school represents an important milestone in young people’s development. While most young people look forward to this transition, it is a source of anxiety for many. Drawing on a ... -
Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption from 1998–2017: Findings from the health behaviour in school-aged children/school health research network in Wales
(Public Library of Science, 2021-04-14)To date no study has examined time trends in adolescent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy drinks, or modelled change in inequalities over time. The present study aimed to fill this gap by identifying ... -
Implementation of e-cigarette regulation through the EU Tobacco Products Directive (2016) in Wales, Scotland and England from the perspectives of stakeholders involved in policy introduction and enforcement
(EU European Publishing, 2021)Introduction: From May 2016, the European Union introduced the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) regulations, which included restrictions to advertising and new safety and labelling standards for e-cigarette products. ... -
Reduced Functional Connectivity in Children With Congenital Cataracts Using Resting-State Electroencephalography Measurement
(Frontiers Media, 2021-04-14)Objectives: Numerous task-based functional magnetic resonance imaging studies indicate the presence of compensatory functional improvement in patients with congenital cataracts. However, there is neuroimaging evidence that ... -
Hemolysis of PM10 on RBCs in vitro: An indoor air study in a coal-burning lung cancer epidemic area
(Elsevier, 2021-02-23)Epidemiological studies have suggested that inhalation exposure to indoor ambient air from coal-burning environments is causally associated with respiratory health risks. In order to explore the toxicological mechanisms ... -
Protective effects of a unique combination ofnutritionally active ingredients on risk factors andgene expression associated with atherosclerosis inC57BL/6J mice fed a high fat diet
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021-03-09)Atherosclerosis, an inflammatory disorder of the vasculature and the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, is responsible for one in three global deaths. Consumption of active food ingredients such as omega-3 ... -
A Two-Phase, Single Cohort Study of COVID-19 Antibody Sera-Surveillance
(MedDocs, 2021-02-26)Objective: The infectious corona virus, COVID-19 has high case mortality in those whom suffer with severe symptoms requiring hospitalisation. A major problem associated with COVID-19 is the spread of infection by ... -
Right ventricular function and region-specific adaptation in athletes engaged in high-dynamic sports: A meta-analysis
(Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, 2021)Background Structural remodeling of the right ventricle (RV) is widely documented in athletes. However, functional adaptation, including RV pressure generation and systolic free-wall longitudinal mechanics, remains equivocal. ... -
Public Attitudes towards Medicinal Waste and Medicines Reuse in a ‘Free Prescription’ Healthcare System
(MDPI, 2021-04-08)This study investigates public attitudes towards medicinal waste and medicines reuse within a ‘free prescription’ healthcare system. A quantitative online survey was employed in a sample drawn from the population of Wales, ... -
The use of the soluble receptor for advanced glycation-end products (sRAGE) as a potential biomarker of disease risk and adverse outcomes
(Elsevier, 2021-03-29)The soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products (sRAGE) has been classically considered a sink for pro-inflammatory RAGE ligands and as such has been associated with protection from inflammatory stress and disease. ... -
The role of perceived public and private green space in subjective health and wellbeing during and after the first peak of the COVID-19 outbreak
(Elsevier, 2021-04-03)Research has consistently shown that access to parks and gardens is beneficial to people’s health and wellbeing. In this paper, we explore the role of both public and private green space in subjective health and wellbeing ... -
Development and piloting of a support package to enable small and medium sized food and drink manufacturers to obtain third party food safety certification
(Elsevier, 2021)Multiple benefits exist for food and drink manufacturing businesses from obtaining third-party food safety certification. However, barriers to obtaining certification have been identified as ‘knowledge and skills’, ‘time, ... -
Clinical performance and quality of life impact of an absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2021-03-18)The aim of this prospective multicentre observational study was to assess the clinical performance and safety of Cutimed® Siltec® Sorbact® absorbent bacteria-binding foam dressing in wound healing and its impact on patients' ... -
Stroke Survivors’ experiences and perceptions of engaging, or choosing not to engage, in a virtual choir (VC) during the global pandemic
(Mark Allen Healthcare, 2021)Stroke is a public health concern and the emergence of the COVID-19 virus has compounded the situation for social support/ rehabilitation groups for stroke survivors. Many stroke survivors were required to self-isolate for ... -
The effects of coaches’ emotional expressions on players’ performance: Experimental evidence in a football context
(Elsevier, 2021-02-12)Objectives Across two experiments, we examined the effects of coaches' nonverbal expressions of pride, shame, and happiness on players' emotions and performance. Design Both experiments employed a between (emotional ... -
Identifying management practices that drive production-line workers’ engagement through qualitative analysis
(Elsevier, 2021-02-27)Introduction: Engagement research - most often defined by a worker’s psychological state of vigor, dedication, and absorption - pays little attention to production-line workers. This study therefore explores factors that ... -
Exploring Listeria monocytogenes perceptions in small and medium sized food manufacturers: technical leaders' perceptions of risk, control and responsibility
(Elsevier, 2021)Due to its ability to colonise, grow and form in niches in food manufacturing environments, the management of Listeria monocytogenes can be complex, particularly for food manufacturing small and medium sized enterprises ... -
“Maybe I’m just not good enough?”: British swimmers’ experiences of attempting to qualify for the Olympic Games
(Wiley, 2021)The purpose of this study was to explore the transitional experiences of British swimmers as they attempted to qualify for the Olympic Games and gain a place in the British Swimming World Class Performance Programme. An ...
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