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Black feminist methods of activism are the tool for global social justice and peace (2020)
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Nayak, S., & Sheehy, C. (2020). Black feminist methods of activism are the tool for global social justice and peace. Critical Social Policy, 40(2), 234-257. https://doi.org/10.1177/0261018319896231

We use the method of conversation as a tool of living activist struggles to end social injustice. We draw on Black feminism to create an intersectionality of diverse activist voices across time and space. We insist on an intersectional acuity to anal... Read More about Black feminist methods of activism are the tool for global social justice and peace.

Knowledge and current practices of physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures (2020)
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Yakasai, A., Damazumi, M., Zakari, U., Usman, I., Abdullahi, A., & Shehu, U. (2020). Knowledge and current practices of physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures. Epilepsy and Behavior, 104(A), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2019.106891

Background: Physiotherapists play a key role in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures. Regular physical exercise generates psychological and physiological benefits for people with epilepsy. Design: This study was a cross-sectional d... Read More about Knowledge and current practices of physiotherapists on the physical activity and exercise in the rehabilitation of children with epileptic seizures.

Sensitivity to experiencing alcohol hangovers : reconsideration of the 0.11% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) threshold for having a hangover (2020)
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Verster, J., Kruisselbrink, L., Slot, K., Anogeianaki, A., Adams, S., Alford, C., …Stock, A. (2020). Sensitivity to experiencing alcohol hangovers : reconsideration of the 0.11% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) threshold for having a hangover. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(1), e179. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9010179

The 2010 Alcohol Hangover Research Group consensus paper defined a cutoff blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.11% as a toxicological threshold indicating that sufficient alcohol had been consumed to develop a hangover. The cutoff was based on prev... Read More about Sensitivity to experiencing alcohol hangovers : reconsideration of the 0.11% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) threshold for having a hangover.

An exploration of the attitudes and perceptions of the UK public towards self-care for minor ailments (2020)
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Scott, A., & Jones, C. (2020). An exploration of the attitudes and perceptions of the UK public towards self-care for minor ailments. British Journal of Nursing, 29(1), 44-49. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2020.29.1.44

Aims and objectives: The purpose of this pilot study was to explore the attitudes and perceptions of members of the UK public towards self-care for minor ailments. Background: With an ageing and increasing population, and a National Health Servic... Read More about An exploration of the attitudes and perceptions of the UK public towards self-care for minor ailments.

Enhancing skills to promote the utilization of medical laboratory equipment in low resource settings (2020)
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Oshabaheebwa, S., Namuli, L., Tusabe, M., Nantume, J., Ackers, L., & Ssekitoleko, R. (2020). Enhancing skills to promote the utilization of medical laboratory equipment in low resource settings. Health Policy and Technology, 9(1), 94-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlpt.2020.01.001

Objective This study was to demonstrate the efficacy of an intervention model involving on-going skills enhancement of users, Biomedical Engineers and Technicians (BMETs) in enhancing the utilization of medical laboratory equipment in low resource s... Read More about Enhancing skills to promote the utilization of medical laboratory equipment in low resource settings.

Five-year survival rates for implants placed using digitally-designed static surgical guides : a systematic review (2020)
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Walker-Finch, K., & Ucer, T. (2020). Five-year survival rates for implants placed using digitally-designed static surgical guides : a systematic review. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 58(3), 268-276. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.12.007

Digitally-designed static surgical guides provide an acceptable level of accuracy and predictability for the placement of dental implants. However, to our knowledge, few published studies have compared the long-term survival of implants placed in thi... Read More about Five-year survival rates for implants placed using digitally-designed static surgical guides : a systematic review.

Effects of tai chi on postural control during dual-task stair negotiation in knee osteoarthritis : a randomised controlled trial protocol (2020)
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Wang, X., Hou, M., Chen, S., Yu, J., Qi, D., Zhang, Y., …Xie, X. (2020). Effects of tai chi on postural control during dual-task stair negotiation in knee osteoarthritis : a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 10(1), e033230. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033230

Stair ascent and descent require complex integration between sensory and motor systems; individuals with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) have an elevated risk for falls and fall injuries, which may be in part due to poor dynamic postural control during loc... Read More about Effects of tai chi on postural control during dual-task stair negotiation in knee osteoarthritis : a randomised controlled trial protocol.

An investigation into the role of gluteal muscle strength and EMG activity in controlling hip and knee motion during landing tasks (2020)
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Herrington, L., Jones, R., & Neamatallah, Z. (2020). An investigation into the role of gluteal muscle strength and EMG activity in controlling hip and knee motion during landing tasks. Physical Therapy in Sport, 43, 230-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2019.12.008

Objectives: To examine the relationship between gluteal muscle activity and strength and knee and hip biomechanics during single leg loading tasks Design: Correlation study Setting: University Biomechanics laboratory Participants: 34 phys... Read More about An investigation into the role of gluteal muscle strength and EMG activity in controlling hip and knee motion during landing tasks.

A comparative study of pain experienced during successive mammography examinations in patients with a family history of breast cancer and those who have had breast cancer surgery (2020)
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Nelson, D., England, A., Cheptoo, M., & Mercer, C. (2020). A comparative study of pain experienced during successive mammography examinations in patients with a family history of breast cancer and those who have had breast cancer surgery. Radiography, 26(1), 76-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2019.08.007

Introduction To measure mammography-related pain in two groups of women undergoing regular surveillance as a baseline for future care. Methods Following ethical approval, two hundred and forty two women aged 32–84 years (mean 54), were invited b... Read More about A comparative study of pain experienced during successive mammography examinations in patients with a family history of breast cancer and those who have had breast cancer surgery.

A survey of lower limb rehabilitation systems and algorithms based on functional electrical stimulation (2020)
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Sun, M., Wu, X., & Liu, Q. (2020). A survey of lower limb rehabilitation systems and algorithms based on functional electrical stimulation. Computers, Materials & Continua, 62(1), 281-292. https://doi.org/10.32604/cmc.2020.06098

Functional electrical stimulation is a method of repairing a dysfunctional limb in a stroke patient by using low-intensity electrical stimulation. Currently, it is widely used in smart medical treatment for limb rehabilitation in stroke patients. In... Read More about A survey of lower limb rehabilitation systems and algorithms based on functional electrical stimulation.

The effect of distance and angle of a smartphone-compatible infrared thermal imaging camera on skin temperature at the midportion of the Achilles tendon (2020)
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Oliver, B., Munro, A., & Herrington, L. (2020). The effect of distance and angle of a smartphone-compatible infrared thermal imaging camera on skin temperature at the midportion of the Achilles tendon. Thermology international, 30(2), 51-57

INTRODUCTION: With Achilles tendinopathy being a prevalent condition in both runners and the general population, infrared thermal imaging may be a useful tool for assessment. There is no standardised thermographic methodology when it comes to assessi... Read More about The effect of distance and angle of a smartphone-compatible infrared thermal imaging camera on skin temperature at the midportion of the Achilles tendon.

Steps to success: examining the impacts of academic development services on first year undergraduates studying within a HE in FE environment. (2020)
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Thompson, R., & Seddon, K. (2020). Steps to success: examining the impacts of academic development services on first year undergraduates studying within a HE in FE environment. Spark (Oldham. Online), 3, 85-97

The research aimed to investigate the impact of The Academic Development Services which is available to first year undergraduate students in The Higher Education Centre of a North West Further Education College. Through exploring the impact of this p... Read More about Steps to success: examining the impacts of academic development services on first year undergraduates studying within a HE in FE environment..