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Generic substitution: Implications for safe medicines management (2009)
Journal Article
Mantri, P. (2009). Generic substitution: Implications for safe medicines management. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 5(9), 398-400. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2009.5.9.44095

The government and health authorities have a duty to provide safe, effective and efficient health care. The Office of Health Economics Compendium of Health Statistics shows that 10.5% of the NHS budget is spent on drugs (The Pharmaceutical Journal,... Read More about Generic substitution: Implications for safe medicines management.

What do hospitalization data reveal about ways to reduce admissions of epilepsy patients? (2008)
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Mantri, P. (2008). What do hospitalization data reveal about ways to reduce admissions of epilepsy patients?. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 4(9), 438-447. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2008.4.9.31087

Adults with epilepsy are sometimes admitted to hospital as emergencies. It was expected that these admissions would be due to status epilepticus, injuries sustained during seizures and adverse side effects or toxicity from antiepileptic drugs. Howev... Read More about What do hospitalization data reveal about ways to reduce admissions of epilepsy patients?.

Women with Epilepsy: information needs (2007)
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Pamela, M. (2007). Women with Epilepsy: information needs. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 3(10), 450-450. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2007.3.10.27270

County Durham primary care trust's Epilepsy Service held its fi rst annual epilepsy conference, ‘Women with Epilepsy,’ on 26 September 2007. The conference was chaired by Dr Tricia Cresswell, Executive Director of Public Health, County Durham and Da... Read More about Women with Epilepsy: information needs.

Assembly of functional GABAA receptors in insect cells using baculovirus expression vectors (1992)
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Atkinson, A. E., Bermudez, I., Darlison, M. G., Barnard, E. A., Earley, F. G. P., Possee, R. D., Beadle, D. J., & King, L. A. (1992). Assembly of functional GABAA receptors in insect cells using baculovirus expression vectors. NeuroReport, 3(7), 597-600. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001756-199207000-00013

We have constructed recombinant baculoviruses containing cDNAs encoding either the [alpha]1- or the [beta]1-subunit of the bovine GABAA receptor. In Spodoptera frugiperda (IPLB-Sf-21) cells infected with recombinant virus expressing either the [alpha... Read More about Assembly of functional GABAA receptors in insect cells using baculovirus expression vectors.

GABAA receptor subunit genes as candidate genes for bipolar affective disorder—an association analysis (1992)
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Walsh, C., Hicks, A. A., Sham, P., Castle, D., Hunt, N., Clements, A., Sander, T., Murray, R., Darlison, M. G., & Gill, M. (1992). GABAA receptor subunit genes as candidate genes for bipolar affective disorder—an association analysis. Psychiatric Genetics, 2(4), 239-248. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041444-199210000-00002

Polymorphic DNA segments can be used as genetic markers to test for allelic association between a disease and a candidate gene locus. Here we report the results of a study of 60 unrelated bipolar patients in which we sought for evidence of associatio... Read More about GABAA receptor subunit genes as candidate genes for bipolar affective disorder—an association analysis.

Molecular cloning reveals the existence of a fourth γ subunit of the vertebrate brain GABAAreceptor (1993)
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Harvey, R. J., Kim, H., & Darlison, M. G. (1993). Molecular cloning reveals the existence of a fourth γ subunit of the vertebrate brain GABAAreceptor. FEBS Letters, 331(3), 211-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793%2893%2980339-v

We have isolated a cDNA, from the chicken, that encodes a fourth type of γ subunit of the vertebrate brain GABAA receptor. The mature polypeptide (which we name γ4) displays 67%, 69% and 70% identity, respectively, to the rat γ1, γ2 and γ3 subunits.... Read More about Molecular cloning reveals the existence of a fourth γ subunit of the vertebrate brain GABAAreceptor.

Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression (1994)
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Coon, H., Hicks, A. A., Bailey, M. E., Hoff, M., Holik, J., Harvey, R. J., Johnson, K. J., Darlison, M. G., Reimherr, F., Wender, P., & Byerley, W. (1994). Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression. Psychiatric Genetics, 4(3), 185-191. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041444-199400430-00009

The gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter system has been implicated in the pathogenesis of manic depression. Tests of this hypothesis can now be carried out due to the recent characterization of simple sequence repeat polymorphisms for the... Read More about Analysis of GABAA receptor subunit genes in multiplex pedigrees with manic depression.

Schizophrenia and GABAA receptor subunit genes (1995)
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Byerley, W., Bailey, M. E., Hicks, A. A., Riley, B. P., Darlison, M. G., Holik, J., …Coon, H. (1995). Schizophrenia and GABAA receptor subunit genes. Psychiatric Genetics, 5(1), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.1097/00041444-199521000-00004

Alterations in γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmission have been indirectly implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia. Using nine multiplex pedigrees, we tested for linkage between schizophrenia and simple sequence repeat polymorphisms for... Read More about Schizophrenia and GABAA receptor subunit genes.

Reliability and sensitivity of the 6 and 30 second Wingate tests in physically active males and females (2016)
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Kavaliauskas, M., & Phillips, S. M. (2016). Reliability and sensitivity of the 6 and 30 second Wingate tests in physically active males and females. Isokinetics and Exercise Science, 24(3), 277-284. https://doi.org/10.3233/ies-160632

BACKGROUND: Despite widespread use of 6 and 30 second Wingate anaerobic tests (WAnT), performance reliability of these protocols over repeated trials in active males and females has not been determined. OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the performa... Read More about Reliability and sensitivity of the 6 and 30 second Wingate tests in physically active males and females.

Effect of Self-Regulated Exercise Intensity on Endothelial Function in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 2663 (2011)
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Hughes, S. M., McGuinness, K., Furlong, B., Gray, C., O'Hara, K., McCaffrey, N., O'Connor, P. L., Murphy, R. P., Ross, M., Wekesa, A., Harrison, M., & Moyna, N. M. (2011). Effect of Self-Regulated Exercise Intensity on Endothelial Function in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 2663. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(Suppl 1), 739. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000402055.06201.5b

PURPOSE: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the Ireland and the EU and kills more people than all cancers combined. It accounts for 55% of all deaths in women across Europe and 43% of all deaths in men. The cost to the EU e... Read More about Effect of Self-Regulated Exercise Intensity on Endothelial Function in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 2663.

Synergy Between Licensed Rehabilitation Professionals and Clinical Exercise Physiologists: Optimizing Patient Care for Cancer Rehabilitation (2020)
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Coletta, A. M., Campbell, A., Morris, G. S., & Schmitz, K. H. (2020). Synergy Between Licensed Rehabilitation Professionals and Clinical Exercise Physiologists: Optimizing Patient Care for Cancer Rehabilitation. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 36(1), Article 150975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2019.150975

Objectives: To differentiate between rehabilitation and exercise training and propose how rehabilitation professionals and exercise physiologists can collaborate to optimize cancer survivor care. Data Source: Professional organizations and peer-revi... Read More about Synergy Between Licensed Rehabilitation Professionals and Clinical Exercise Physiologists: Optimizing Patient Care for Cancer Rehabilitation.

Research Report for COVID-19 Public Inquiry (2022)
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McKay, C., McKay, E., Stavert, J., Murray, J., Johnston, L., & Macdonald, A. (2022). Research Report for COVID-19 Public Inquiry. Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry

This report was commissioned by the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry as introductory scoping research.

Is the definition of task-irrelevant contextual information black and white? (2020)
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Curley, L. J., Munro, J., Lages, M., MacLean, R., & Murray, J. (2020). Is the definition of task-irrelevant contextual information black and white?. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 65(2), 668-670. https://doi.org/10.1111/1556-4029.14273

Author's response to "Commentary on: Curley LJ, Munro J, Lages M, MacLean R, Murray J. Assessing cognitive bias in forensic decisions: a review and outlook. J Forensic Sci doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.14220. Epub 2019 Nov 6"

Physiological and Perceptual Responses during Self-Regulated Exercise in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 1872 (2011)
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O'Hara, K., Hughes, S., McGuinness, K., Furlong, B., Gray, C., O'Connor, P., McCaffrey, N., Murphy, R. P., Ross, M., Wekesa, A., Harrison, M., & Moyna, N. (2011). Physiological and Perceptual Responses during Self-Regulated Exercise in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 1872. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(Suppl 1), 461. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000401272.44197.69

PURPOSE: Physiologically based exercise prescriptions normally involve identifying an intensity range that elicits a predetermined VO2 or heart rate. In many instances prescribed exercise that exceeds an individual's preferred level of intensity may... Read More about Physiological and Perceptual Responses during Self-Regulated Exercise in Men with Coronary Artery Disease: 1872.

Microbial metabolism of xenobiotics: Fundamental and applied research (1994)
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Singleton, I. (1994). Microbial metabolism of xenobiotics: Fundamental and applied research. Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 59(1), 9-23. doi:10.1002/jctb.280590104

The ability of microorganisms to metabolise xenobiotic compounds has received much attention due to the environmental persistence and toxicity of these chemicals. The microbial degradation of xenobiotics is seen as a cost effective method of removing... Read More about Microbial metabolism of xenobiotics: Fundamental and applied research.

Using chamomile for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (2013)
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Smith, G. D. (2013). Using chamomile for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 11(8), 11-12. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2013.11.8.11

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the management of gastrointestinal symptoms is becoming increasingly popular across the world. Several herbal remedies have been claimed to improve the symptoms associated with irritab... Read More about Using chamomile for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.

Enhanced biodegradation of diesel oil by a newly identified Rhodococcus baikonurensis EN3 in the presence of mycolic acid. (2006)
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Lee, M., Kim, M., Singleton, I., Goodfellow, M., & Lee, S. (2006). Enhanced biodegradation of diesel oil by a newly identified Rhodococcus baikonurensis EN3 in the presence of mycolic acid. Journal of Applied Microbiology, 100(2), 325-333. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2672.2005.02756.x

Aims:  The aim of the present study was to isolate and characterize a bacterium, strain EN3, capable of using diesel oil as a major carbon and energy source, and to analyse the enhancement of diesel oil degradation by this organism using synthetic my... Read More about Enhanced biodegradation of diesel oil by a newly identified Rhodococcus baikonurensis EN3 in the presence of mycolic acid..

Diagnosis and assessment of irritable bowel syndrome: current perspectives (2012)
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D Smith, 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.

Non-pharmacological approaches toward the management of gastritis (2014)
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Smith, G. D. (2014). Non-pharmacological approaches toward the management of gastritis. Gastrointestinal Nursing, 12(2), 15-16. https://doi.org/10.12968/gasn.2014.12.2.15

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastric mucosa), and has many possible causes, including an infection, irritant, autoimmune disorder, or backflow of bile and intestinal juice into the stomach (Smith and Watson, 2005). Contr... Read More about Non-pharmacological approaches toward the management of gastritis.