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The relationship between extrinsic factors and acromiohumeral distance (2016)
Journal Article
Mackenzie, T., Herrington, L., Funk, L., Horsley, I., & cools, A. (2016). The relationship between extrinsic factors and acromiohumeral distance. Manual Therapy, 23, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2016.02.005

Background: Maintenance of the subacromial space is important in impingement syndromes. Research exploring the correlation between biomechanical factors and the subacromial space would be beneficial. Objectives: To establish if relationship exists... Read More about The relationship between extrinsic factors and acromiohumeral distance.

Quadrupedal movement training improves markers of cognition and joint repositioning (2016)
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Matthews, M., Yusuf, M., Doyle, C., & Thompson, C. (2016). Quadrupedal movement training improves markers of cognition and joint repositioning. Human Movement Science, 47, 70-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2016.02.002

Introduction - Exercise, and in particular balance and coordination related activities such as dance, appear to have positive effects on cognitive function, as well as neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Quadrupedal... Read More about Quadrupedal movement training improves markers of cognition and joint repositioning.

Studies investigating fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the criminal justice system : a systematic PRISMA review (2016)
Journal Article
Allely, C., & Gebbia, P. (2016). Studies investigating fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the criminal justice system : a systematic PRISMA review. https://doi.org/10.15226/2374-6874/3/1/00123

Within correctional/confinement settings, screening in order to detect Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders(FASD) or Alcohol-Related Neuro Developmental Disorder (ARND) is frequently lacking. The courts may not recognize FAS/ ARND which lead... Read More about Studies investigating fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the criminal justice system : a systematic PRISMA review.

Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces (2016)
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Swaelens, C., Poole, R., Torella, F., McWilliams, R., England, A., & Fisher, R. (2016). Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 23(2), 297-301. https://doi.org/10.1177/1526602816631106

Purpose: To examine the changes in distraction force following relining of a conventional abdominal aortic stent-graft with a type IIIb endoleak using the Nellix endovascular sealing device compared to a unilateral stent-graft. Methods: Relining is... Read More about Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces.

Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study (2016)
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Thompson, J., Chakraborty, D., Szczepura, K., Tootell, A., Vamvakas, I., Manning, D., & Hogg, P. (2016). Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study. Medical Physics, 43(3), 1265-1274. https://doi.org/10.1118/1.4941017

Purpose: To evaluate nodule detection in an anthropomorphic chest phantom in computed tomography (CT) images reconstructed with adaptive iterative dose reduction 3D (AIDR3D) and filtered back projection (FBP) over a range of tube current-time product... Read More about Effect of reconstruction methods and x-ray tube current-time product on nodule detection in an anthropomorphic thorax phantom : a crossed-modality JAFROC observer study.

An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment (2016)
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Charnley, C., England, A., Martin, A., Taylor, S., Benson, N., & Jones, L. (2016). An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment. Radiography, 22(2), e137-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.01.004

Aim: To investigate the optimum technique for the horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip projection considering image quality and radiation dose. Methods: Using digital radiography equipment an anthropomorphic phantom was positioned for a HBL projectio... Read More about An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment.

Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair (2016)
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Antonio, G., Senior, Y., Lazzolino, L., England, A., McWilliams, R., Fisher, R., & Torella, F. (2016). Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 23(2), 285-289. https://doi.org/10.1177/1526602816628283

Purpose: To compare indirect measures of radiation exposure and operating time between endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: The study compared 32 c... Read More about Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair.

Analysis of motion during the breast clamping phase of mammography (2016)
Journal Article
Ma, W., McEntee, M., Kelly, J., Millington, S., Mercer, C., & Hogg, P. (2016). Analysis of motion during the breast clamping phase of mammography. British Journal of Radiology, 89(1059), 20150715. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20150715

Objectives: To measure paddle motion during the clamping phase of a breast phantom for a range of machine/paddle combinations. Methods: A deformable breast phantom was used to simulate a female breast. Twelve mammography machines from three manufa... Read More about Analysis of motion during the breast clamping phase of mammography.

The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks (2016)
Thesis
variables during common screening tasks. (Thesis). University of Salford

Abnormal lower-limb mechanics during functional activities have been reported as being associated with several knee injuries. Hence it is important to develop screening tests to identify healthy individuals who may be susceptible to knee injury and t... Read More about The relationship between lower limb biomechanical variables during common screening tasks.

Towards a Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Development of Media Related Needs (2016)
Journal Article
Galpin, A. (2016). Towards a Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Development of Media Related Needs. Journal of Children and Media, 10(3), 385-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482798.2016.1194373

The question of why people select and prefer particular media activities has led to the development of a number of ‘needs’ approaches to media use. Whilst some frameworks have been developed within the context of media use (e.g. uses and gratificatio... Read More about Towards a Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Development of Media Related Needs.

Adult college learners of British Sign Language : educational provision and learner self-report variables associated with exam success (2016)
Journal Article
Allbutt, J., & Ling, J. (2016). Adult college learners of British Sign Language : educational provision and learner self-report variables associated with exam success. Sign Language Studies, 16(3), 330-360. https://doi.org/10.1353/sls.2016.0006

This study investigated educational provision and learner self-report factors associated with exam success for adult learners of British Sign Language (BSL) studying either Level 1 or Level 2 courses. These levels are equivalent to the first and seco... Read More about Adult college learners of British Sign Language : educational provision and learner self-report variables associated with exam success.

Optimising image quality for medical imaging (2016)
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Hogg, P., Thompson-Hogg, R., & Buissink, C. (2016). Optimising image quality for medical imaging. University of Salford: University of Salford

OPTIMAX 2016 was held at the University of Salford in Greater Manchester. It is the fourth summer school of OPTIMAX with other renditions having been organized at the University of Salford (2013), ESTeSL, Lisbon (2014) and Hanze UAS, Groningen (... Read More about Optimising image quality for medical imaging.

A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note (2016)
Journal Article
Preece, S., Bramah, C., & Mason, D. (2016). A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, 11(3), 390-396. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2016.113.07

A protocol for tracking the motion of the lumbar spine, which uses seven skin mounted markers, has been adopted in previous studies investigating running. However, this configuration of can be difficult to track with passive motion capture systems. T... Read More about A marker set for measuring the kinematics of the lumbar spine and thoracic spine during running : a technical note.

INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals (2016)
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Mihai, A., Costea, M., Sarghie, B., Almodovar Falco, E., Perez, R., San Martin, A., …Gomez, M. (2016). INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals. Revista de pielărie - încălţăminte, 16(1), 43-54

INGA 3D project - Creative Transfer of Competence in 3D Footwear CAD to VET Professionals aims to transfer and extend innovative software solutions and 3D technologies for Footwear Computer Aided Design. The project brings together universities, rese... Read More about INGA 3D - creative transfer of competence in 3D footwear CAD to VET professionals.

Measuring interoceptive awareness in external eaters : a test of Schachter's ‘externality’ theory (2016)
Journal Article
Keenan, G., Rogers, P., & Brunstrom, J. (2016). Measuring interoceptive awareness in external eaters : a test of Schachter's ‘externality’ theory. Appetite, 101, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2016.02.116

Individuals differ in the extent to which they are responsive to external food cues such as the sight and smell of food. According to Schachter's ‘externality theory’, increased responsiveness to these cues may be the consequence of some individuals... Read More about Measuring interoceptive awareness in external eaters : a test of Schachter's ‘externality’ theory.