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‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice? (2006)
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Furber, C. M., & Thomson, A. M. (2006). ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?. Midwifery, 22(4), 365-376. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2005.12.005

Objective to discover the views of midwives in relation to baby feeding. Design and method qualitative using grounded theory. Data collection used in-depth interviews with 30 midwives who volunteered to participate. Field notes of the interactio... Read More about ‘Breaking the rules’ in baby-feeding practice in the UK: deviance and good practice?.

The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project (2006)
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Brettle, A., Hulme, C., & Ormandy, P. (2006). The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 23(4), 239-247. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-1842.2006.00670.x

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness and costs of providing information for patient care via librarian-mediated searches and information-skills training. Methods: A questionnaire survey to library staff and health professionals in the North Wes... Read More about The costs and effectiveness of information skills training and mediated searching: quantitative results from the EMPIRIC project.

Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity (2006)
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Herrington, L., McEwan, I., & Thom, J. (2006). Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2006.07.012

Altered position of the patella has been associated with patellofemoral joint pain. The main techniques used for assessment of position are either expensive or invasive; there are limited reports of the use of ultrasound (US) scanning to assess patel... Read More about Quantification of patella position by ultrasound scanning and its criterion validity.

Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education (2006)
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Davys, D., & Pope, K. (2006). Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 69(12), 572-574

The Directorate of Occupational Therapy at Salford University adopted a modified Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach within the newly validated programme in March 2004 to ensure that students have training that deems them fit for practice in today’... Read More about Problem-based learning within occupational therapy education.

A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking (2006)
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Fosang, A., & Baker, R. (2006). A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking. Gait & Posture, 24(4), 406-411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.09.015

This paper describes a protocol for dynamometer assisted manual muscle testing of the major muscle groups of the lower extremity and its application to 11 able-bodied children who also had conventional gait analysis to obtain joint kinetics. Data fro... Read More about A method for comparing manual muscle strength measurements with joint moments during walking.

P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability (2006)
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Beadsmoore, C., Cheow, H., Szczepura, K., Ruparelia, P., & Peters, A. (2006). P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 27(12), 1027-1028. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006231-200612000-00067

Background and aim To determine whether passive smoking has a measurable effect on lung function in otherwise healthy subjects? There is current interest concerning passive smoking but no objective evidence showing that it has any impact on lung func... Read More about P16 Healthy passive cigarette smokers have increased pulmonary alveolar permeability.

Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2006)
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Ruparelia, P., Szczepura, K., Bilton, D., Peters, A., & Chilvers, E. (2006). Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Thorax, 61(Sup. 2), ii108-ii109

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory condition of the airways characterised by intense neutrophilia. We have used sub-imaging doses of 111 indium (111In) labelled granulocytes and high sensitivity whole body c... Read More about Granulocyte trafficking in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence? (2006)
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Brettle, A., & Hill, A. (2006). Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?. Journal of Social Work Practice, 20(3), 281-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650530600931807

This paper reports on a systematic review aimed at providing a reliable overview of the effectiveness, appropriateness and feasibility of counselling older people. Papers were located from a wide range of sources to ensure comprehensive coverage of t... Read More about Counselling older people: what can we learn from the research evidence?.

Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug (2006)
Journal Article
Prosser, H. (2006). Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug

The first Cox-2 selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in the UK, rofecoxib (Vioxx), was launched in August 1999. However, in September 2004 it was withdrawn from the international market because of concerns about its cardiovascular s... Read More about Why did GPs prescribe rofecoxib? A qualitative study of uptake of a new drug.

Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure (2006)
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Moore, K., & Measham, F. (2006). Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 6(3), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/17459265200600047

In January 2006 ketamine shifted from medical regulation through the Medicines Act to a Class C drug through an amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act. In the debate surrounding this criminalisation, interest has grown in prevalence and patterns of ket... Read More about Ketamine use : minimising problems and maximising pleasure.

Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis (2006)
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Leboeuf, F., Bessonnet, G., Seguin, P., & Lacouture, P. (2006). Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis. Multibody System Dynamics, 16(3), 213-236. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11044-006-9024-4

Dynamic synthesis of human movements raises the question of the selection of a suitable performance criterion able to generate proper dynamic behaviors. Two quite different criteria are likely to be appropriate candidates: the minimum effort cost (... Read More about Energetic versus sthenic optimality criteria for gymnastic movement synthesis.

The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience (2006)
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Arbuthnot, J., Stables, G., Hatcher, J., & McNicholas, M. (2006). The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience. Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume. Orthopaedic proceedings, 88-B(SupIII), 386

Introduction: Instrumented arthrometry is a widely used technique for the quantification of cruciate ligament laxity. It is used both before and after surgery. The Rolimeter(Aircast, Europe) is used in such scenarios. It has several advantages over i... Read More about The variability in accuracy of the Rolimeter in assessing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) laxity as tested by users of different experience.

The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient (2006)
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Patel, M., Clarke-Cornwell, A. M., Bruce, I. N., & Symmons, D. P. M. (2006). The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 54(9), https://doi.org/10.1002/art.22079

Objective: Renal involvement is a major complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is a strong determinant of morbidity and mortality. There have been no previous studies of the epidemiology of lupus nephritis. Our aim was to establish th... Read More about The prevalence and incidence of biopsy-proven lupus nephritis in the UK: Evidence of an ethnic gradient.

The burden of rheumatic disease (2006)
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Clarke-Cornwell, A. M., & Symmons, D. P. (2006). The burden of rheumatic disease. Medicine, 34(9), 333-335. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.mpmed.2006.06.007

Musculoskeletal conditions are a major burden to the individual, society and the health service. Most new musculoskeletal GP consultations are for self-limiting conditions such as soft tissue rheumatism, chronic widespread pain and arthralgia. Incide... Read More about The burden of rheumatic disease.

Power output and muscle myosin heavy chain composition in young and elderly men (2006)
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Pearson, S., Cobbold, M., Orrell, R., & Harridge, S. (2006). Power output and muscle myosin heavy chain composition in young and elderly men. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(9), 1601-1607. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss.0000227638.75983.9d

Purpose: Aging is associated with a decline in muscle volume, power output, and the velocity at which peak power (Vopt) occurs. The current study aimed to examine the relationship between lower-limb power output characteristics, muscle myosin heavy c... Read More about Power output and muscle myosin heavy chain composition in young and elderly men.

Positive practices : solution-focused and narrative therapeutic techniques with children with sexually harmful behaviours (2006)
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Myers, J. (2006). Positive practices : solution-focused and narrative therapeutic techniques with children with sexually harmful behaviours. Practice, 18(3), 183-193. https://doi.org/10.1080/09503150600904094

This article explores the use of solution-focused and Narrative Therapeutic approaches with a boy who had sexually harmful behaviours. The paper will highlight the practical challenges of working with someone who is 'problem-saturated' through instit... Read More about Positive practices : solution-focused and narrative therapeutic techniques with children with sexually harmful behaviours.