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A role for vimentin in Crohn disease (2012)
Journal Article
Henderson, P., Wilson, D. C., Satsangi, J., & Stevens, C. (2012). A role for vimentin in Crohn disease. Autophagy, 8(11), 1695-1696. https://doi.org/10.4161/auto.21690

Crohn disease (CD), one of the major chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, occurs anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract with discontinuous transmural inflammation. A number of studies have now demonstrated that genetic predisposition, environmental... Read More about A role for vimentin in Crohn disease.

MEPE is a novel regulator of growth plate cartilage mineralization (2012)
Journal Article
Staines, K. A., Mackenzie, N. C. W., Clarkin, C. E., Zelenchuk, L., Rowe, P. S., MacRae, V. E., & Farquharson, C. (2012). MEPE is a novel regulator of growth plate cartilage mineralization. Bone, 51(3), 418-430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2012.06.022

Matrix extracellular phosphoglycoprotein (MEPE) belongs to the SIBLING protein family which play key roles in biomineralization. Although the growth plates of MEPE-overexpressing mice display severe morphological disruption, the expression and functi... Read More about MEPE is a novel regulator of growth plate cartilage mineralization.

Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome (2012)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2012). Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 10(5), 31-35. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2012.10.5.31

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, classically involving symptoms of abdominal pain, distension and altered bowel function. However, the aetiology and natural history of this complex and often unpred... Read More about Assessment of health related quality of life (HRQoL) in irritable bowel syndrome.

Diagnosis and assessment of irritable bowel syndrome: current perspectives (2012)
Journal Article
Smith D., G. (2012). Diagnosis and assessment of irritable bowel syndrome: current perspectives. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 10(2), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2012.10.2.39

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a long-term functional bowel condition; it is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal (GI) condition in clinical practice. However, it remains a poorly understood disorder in which diagnosis and assessment can... Read More about Diagnosis and assessment of irritable bowel syndrome: current perspectives.

TLE1 modifies the effects of NOD2 in the pathogenesis of Crohn's Disease (2011)
Journal Article
Nimmo, E. R., Stevens, C., Phillips, A. M., Smith, A., Drummond, H. E., Noble, C. L., Quail, M., Davies, G., Aldhous, M. C., Wilson, D. C., & Satsangi, J. (2011). TLE1 modifies the effects of NOD2 in the pathogenesis of Crohn's Disease. Gastroenterology, 141(3), 972-981.e2. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2011.05.043

Background & Aims The mechanisms by which specific mutations in NOD2/CARD15 increase the risk for Crohn's disease (CD) are unclear. We identified proteins that interact with {NOD2} and investigated them by expression, genetic, and functional analyses... Read More about TLE1 modifies the effects of NOD2 in the pathogenesis of Crohn's Disease.

Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes. (2011)
Journal Article
Neubeck, L., Redfern, J., Briffa, T., Bauman, A., & Freedman, S. (2011). Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes. Heart, Lung and Circulation, 20(2), S249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.611

Lipid lowering is of paramount importance in the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events. Our original CHOICE (Choice of Health Options In prevention of Cardiovascular Events) trial demonstrated significant benefit in lowering total cholesterol... Read More about Recent temporal changes in lipid management and serum cholesterol after acute coronary syndromes..

The Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Quality of Life in Kidney Disease (2011)
Book Chapter
Glover, C., Banks, P., Carson, A., Fleming, M. P., & Martin, C. R. (2011). The Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Quality of Life in Kidney Disease. In Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition (3187-3197). Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92271-3_198

Kidney disease represents a chronic, distressing, and debilitating diagnosis with relatively few treatment options and those options that are available are associated with a number of complications that impact deleteriously on the individual patient’... Read More about The Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Quality of Life in Kidney Disease.

Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life (2011)
Book Chapter
de Luis, D. A., Fleming, M. P., & Martin, C. R. (2011). Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life. In Handbook of Behavior, Food and Nutrition (3163-3172). Springer Science + Business Media. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92271-3_196

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is associated with high mortality, morbidity, and cost. Estimates of the prevalence of dysphagia among individuals older than 50 years ranges from 15% to 22%. The correct evaluation of a patient with dysphagia must not only ta... Read More about Dysphagia, Behavior, and Quality of Life.

Health-related quality of life and symptom classification in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (2010)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D., Steinke, D. T., Penny, K. I., Kinnear, M., & Penman, I. (2010). Health-related quality of life and symptom classification in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness, 2, 4-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-9824.2010.01044.x

Background.  Previous research has established that health-related quality of life can be adversely affected by irritable bowel syndrome IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome has been classified to subgroups by predominant bowel symptom: constipation, diarrh... Read More about Health-related quality of life and symptom classification in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Psychological interventions for irritable bowel syndrome: A nursing perspective (2010)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D. (2010). Psychological interventions for irritable bowel syndrome: A nursing perspective. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 8(9), 18-21. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2010.8.9.79849

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder. It accounts for up to 50% of all referrals to gastrointestinal departments and to this day it remains a mysterious and poorly understood condition. IBS patients can suffer from ab... Read More about Psychological interventions for irritable bowel syndrome: A nursing perspective.

Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival (2010)
Journal Article
Charlton, J., & Mackay, L. (2010). Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival. Practical Diabetes International, 27(7), 272-275. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1501

Maintaining optimal glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes is challenging. Attending a weekend music festival encompasses lifestyle activities that increase the challenge. These include: increased exercise, and changes in eating and alcohol... Read More about Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival.

The acceptability to patients and professionals of remote blood pressure monitoring using mobile phones (2009)
Journal Article
Bostock, Y., Hanley, J., McGown, D., Pinnock, H., Padfield, P., & McKinstry, B. (2009). The acceptability to patients and professionals of remote blood pressure monitoring using mobile phones. Primary health care research & development, 10(04), 299. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1463423609990107

To establish the acceptability of telemetric monitoring of blood pressure to patients and clinicians.
Telemetric monitoring of blood pressure (BP) may allow clinicians and patients, in partnership, to more quickly control high BP through medication... Read More about The acceptability to patients and professionals of remote blood pressure monitoring using mobile phones.

Evaluating gravity versus pump irrigation for bowel dysfunction (2009)
Journal Article
Crawshaw, A., Marshall, J., Bartolo, D. C., Duthie, G. S., Fawcett, T. N., Smith, G., & Williams, C. (2009). Evaluating gravity versus pump irrigation for bowel dysfunction. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 7(7), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2009.7.7.44267

Rectal irrigation as a method of management for patients suffering bowel dysfunction is relatively new in the UK (Gardiner et al, 2003). However, patients in the Lothian region have been offered rectal irrigation by means of gravity device since 199... Read More about Evaluating gravity versus pump irrigation for bowel dysfunction.

An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design. (2009)
Thesis
Mahoney, C. M. An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2744

Background
Dysphagia is common after stroke, so feeding through a naso-gastric (NG) tube may be necessary. NG tubes are frequently dislodged, potentially causing feed or fluids to enter the lungs. Interventions to prevent this include taping NG tube... Read More about An Investigation into Maintaining Naso-gastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design..

The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study (2009)
Journal Article
Pinnock, H., Hanley, J., Lewis, S., MacNeed, W., Pagliarie, C., van der Polf, M., Sheikhg, A., & McKinstryh, B. (2009). The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 18(3), 233-235. https://doi.org/10.4104/pcrj.2009.00040

Protocol Summary
The impact of a telemetric chronic obstructive pulmonary disease monitoring service: randomised controlled trial with economic evaluation and nested qualitative study.

The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome (2009)
Journal Article
Smith, G. D., & Cuizhen, S. (2009). The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 6(10), 16-21. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2009.6.10.37850

Most nurses are aware of the widespread use of complementary and alternative medicines therapies. Such therapies are being increasingly used by gastrointestinal patients for a wide range of clinical conditions. In this article, the application of Ch... Read More about The use of traditional Chinese herbal medicine in irritable bowel syndrome.