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Bilingual speech sound development during the preschool years: The role of language proficiency and cross-linguistic relatedness
(2018)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate typical Spanish-English speech sound development longitudinally in a group of bilingual preschoolers enrolled in a Head Start Program and to examine the extent to which ... -
Influence and benefits of foot orthoses on kinematics, kinetics and muscle activation during step descent task
(Elsevier, 2018-07-24)Background = Medial wedged foot orthoses are frequently prescribed to reduce retropatellar stress in patients with patellofemoral pain (PFP) by controlling calcaneal eversion and internal rotation of the tibia. During ... -
Coping with relationship change: A phenomenological study of relatives of people with dementia
(British Psychological Society, 2014-04-01)This study explored the experiences of individuals with a family member with dementia, but who were not the primary caregiver. Particular focus was given to the changing nature of their relationship. Seven semi-structured ... -
Experiences of breast cancer related lymphoedema and the use of reflexology for managing swelling: a qualitative study
(Elsevier, 2018-06-12)Background and purpose = An estimated 1 in 5 women surviving breast cancer will go on to develop breast cancer related lymphoedema (BCRL). There is a gap in the literature capturing experiences of people living with BCRL ... -
Validation of the Diabetic Foot Screening Tool in detecting lower-limb-threatening risk factors in end-stage renal disease patients
(OmniaMed Communications Ltd, 2018-06-18)This feasibility study investigated the intraobserver reliability and reproducibility of the validated Diabetic Foot Screening Tool to detect evidence of peripheral neuropathy and peripheral arterial disease in a homogenous ... -
Deviant Dynamics of Resting State Electroencephalogram Microstate in Patients With Subjective Tinnitus
(Frontiers, 2018-06-22)Given the importance of central reorganization and tinnitus, we undertook the current study to investigate changes to electroencephalogram (EEG) microstates and their association with the clinical symptoms in tinnitus. ... -
A novel flow-system to establish experimental biofilms for modelling chronic wound infection and testing the efficacy of wound dressings
(Elsevier, 2018-07-19)Several models exist for the study of chronic wound infection, but few combine all of the necessary elements to allow high throughput, reproducible biofilm culture with the possibility of applying topical antimicrobial ... -
Two-dimensional frontal plane projection angle can identify subgroups of patellofemoral pain patients who demonstrate dynamic knee valgus
(Elsevier, 2018-07-03)Background Identifying individuals with patellofemoral pain who demonstrate similar modifiable factors including dynamic knee valgus may be useful in establishing subgroups of patients that can undergo individualised ... -
Functions of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Prisoners with Mental Health Diagnoses
(2018-06-21)Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) presents a serious concern for prisons, being particularly prevalent in prisoners with mental health difficulties. This study gained accounts of the functions of self-harm in a sample of ... -
The public's perception of the role of community pharmacists in Wales
(Wiley, 2017-05-24)Objective To investigate the general public's perceptions of the community pharmacist's (CP) role in Wales by exploring understanding, awareness of services provided and potential interventions for promoting the role ... -
Real-ear acoustical characteristics of impulse sound generated by golf drivers and the estimated risk to hearing: a cross-sectional study
(2014)Objectives: This study investigated real-ear acoustical characteristics in terms of the sound pressure levels (SPLs) and frequency responses in situ generated from golf club drivers at impact with a golf ball. The risk ... -
TET-2 up-regulation is associated with the anti-inflammatory action of Vicenin-2
(Elsevier, 2018-03-19)Vicenin-2, a C-glycoside flavone that is present in many plant sources, exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects in a number of cell and animal models of inflammation. Ten-eleven translocation (TET)-2 has recently gained ... -
A review of selected bee products as potential anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral agents
(KEI Journals, 2016-12-12)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest medical challenges the world faces. It was estimated recently that by 2050, AMR will account for 10 million extra deaths annually with additional economic costs in the ... -
Exposure of Escherichia coli to human hepcidin results in differential expression of genes associated with iron homeostasis and oxidative stress
(Oxford University Press, 2018-04-06)Hepcidin belongs to the antimicrobial peptide family but has weak activity with regards to bacterial killing. The regulatory function of hepcidin in humans serves to maintain an iron-restricted environment that limits the ... -
Supporting carers to manage pain medication in cancer patients at the end of life: A feasibility trial
(Sage, 2017-07-05)Background: Carers of people with advanced cancer play a significant role in managing pain medication, yet they report insufficient information and support to do so confidently and competently. There is limited research ... -
An Exploratory Study into the Use of Psychology Participant Panels in Psychology Departments in the United Kingdom
(British Psychological Society, 2017-12)Psychology Participant Pools (PPP) are known to be used within psychology departments in the United Kingdom as a way to promote understanding of psychological research and as a means to aid students and researchers to ... -
Dietary nitrate lowers ambulatory blood pressure in treated, uncontrolled hypertension: a 7d, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial
(Cambridge University Press, 2018-03-19)Dietary nitrate has been shown to increase nitrate/nitrite levels and decrease blood pressure (BP) in multiple populations. There are few reports among hypertensives and these reports have provided conflicting evidence. ... -
The Paradoxical Effects of Chronic Intra-Amniotic Ureaplasma parvum Exposure on Ovine Fetal Brain Development
(Karger, 2017-08-29)Chorioamnionitis is associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. Ureaplasma spp. are the microorganisms most frequently isolated from the amniotic fluid of women diagnosed with chorioamnionitis. ... -
Knowledge of and attitudes to sports drinks of adolescents living in South Wales, UK
(Nature, 2017-06-23)Background: The UK sports drinks market has a turnover in excess of £200M. Adolescents consume 15.6% of total energy as free sugars, much higher than the recommended 5%. Sugar sweetened beverages, including sports drinks, ... -
Gaze-Aware Cognitive Assistant for Multiscreen Surveillance
(Springer, 2017-12-31)Surveillance operators must scan multiple camera feeds to ensure timely detection of incidents; however, variability in scanning behavior can lead to untimely/failed detection of critical information in feeds that were ...
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