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Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts
Journal Article
England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., Fisher, R., Naik, J., Vallabhaneni, S., Brennan, J., & McWilliams, R. Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 57, 1543-1552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2012.12.035

Objective: This article reports the incidence, timing, and related sequelae for proximal and distal migration of the Zenith Fenestrated AAA Endovascular Graft (Cook Medical, Bloomington, Ind) used to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms. Method: A prosp... Read More about Migration of fenestrated aortic stent grafts.

Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
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Oshin, O., England, A., McWilliams, R., Brennan, J., Fisher, R., & Vallabhaneni, S. Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 17, 402-407. https://doi.org/10.1583/10-3085.1

PURPOSE: To evaluate intra- and interobserver agreement of target vessel measured from computed tomography (CT) scans with 2 measuring techniques used in planning fenestrated endovascular aneurysm repairs (FEVAR): multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) an... Read More about Intra- and interobserver variability of Target Vessel Measurement for Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair.

The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration
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England, A., Garcia-Finana, M., How, T., Vallabhaneni, S., & McWilliams, R. The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 55, 895-905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.083

Purpose This study evaluated the accuracy of central luminal line (CLL) measurements in quantifying stent graft migration. The bias of the CLL technique together with observer variability were assessed. Methods Stent grafts were deployed in plas... Read More about The accuracy of computed tomography central luminal line measurements in quantifying stent graft migration.

Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination
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Johnson, S., Hunt, C., Woolnough, H., Crawshaw, M., Kilkenny, C., Gould, D., …Villard, P. Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination. British Journal of Radiology, 85, 555-561. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/47436030

Objectives: The aim of this article was to identify and prospectively investigate simulated ultrasound-guided targeted liver biopsy performance metrics as differentiators between levels of expertise in interventional radiology. Methods: Task analysi... Read More about Virtual reality, ultrasound-guided liver biopsy simulator: Development and performance discrimination.

HIV protease inhibitors are substrates for OATP1A2, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and lopinavir plasma concentrations are influenced by SLCO1B1 polymorphisms
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Hartkoorn, R., Kwan, W., Shallcross, V., Chaikan, A., Liptrott, N., Egan, D., …Owen, A. HIV protease inhibitors are substrates for OATP1A2, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and lopinavir plasma concentrations are influenced by SLCO1B1 polymorphisms. Pharmacogenetics and Genomics, 20(2), 112-120. https://doi.org/10.1097/FPC.0b013e328335b02d

OBJECTIVE: OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 are major hepatic drug transporters whilst OATP1A2 is mainly located in the brain but is also located in liver and several other organs. These transporters affect the distribution and clearance of many endobiotics and x... Read More about HIV protease inhibitors are substrates for OATP1A2, OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 and lopinavir plasma concentrations are influenced by SLCO1B1 polymorphisms.

Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study
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Pavić, G., & Elliott, A. Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 132(4), 041009. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000981

A novel method has been outlined in the first part of this paper aimed at characterization of structure-borne sound transmission from a vibration source coupled via resilient mounts to a receiver. It can deliver the source mobility and its free veloc... Read More about Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part II: Feasibility study.

Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model
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Pavić, G., & Elliott, A. Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 132(4), 041008. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000980

A method has been developed to characterize a vibration source when coupled via resilient mounts to a receiver structure. This two-step measurement procedure can deliver the mobility and free velocity of a source, together with the mobility of the re... Read More about Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model.

Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities
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Elliott, A., Moorhouse, A., & Pavić, G. Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 331(11), 2499-2519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2012.01.022

Frequency response functions (FRF), such as mobilities, are widely used in the analysis of vibration and structure-borne sound and it is important that this FRF data can be measured accurately for all important degrees of freedom. In some cases three... Read More about Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities.

Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment
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Aziz, Z., Pen˜a-Mora, F., Chen, A., & Lantz, T. Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment. Disaster Prevention and Management, 18(1), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560910938538

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on improving mobile computing support for professionals involved in a disaster response and recovery operation to facilitate better assessment of thze damage caused to buildings and to make this assessm... Read More about Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment.

Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
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Fothergill, J., Winstanley, C., & James, C. Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 10(2), 219-235. https://doi.org/10.1586/eri.11.168

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly successful opportunistic pathogen that displays intrinsic multidrug resistance and has a tremendous capacity to acquire further resistance mechanisms. During chronic infection, the bacterium can form a protective... Read More about Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.

Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects
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Haigh, R., & Sutton, R. Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(3), 270-282. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901211263657

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify what strategies and mechanisms might be utilised to achieve an effective level of participation by multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster recovery efforts. Design/methodology/appro... Read More about Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects.

A state of the art survey on semantic web mining
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Quboa, Q., & Saraee, M. A state of the art survey on semantic web mining. Intelligent Information Management, 05(01), 10-17. https://doi.org/10.4236/iim.2013.51002

The integration of the two fast-developing scientific research areas Semantic Web and Web Mining is known as Semantic Web Mining. The huge increase in the amount of Semantic Web data became a perfect target for many researchers to apply Data Mining t... Read More about A state of the art survey on semantic web mining.

Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012)
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Wray, J. (in press). Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012). Practising Midwife,

Research unwrapped is a popular series to help readers make sense of published research by undertaking a detailed appraisal in a careful and considered manner. In doing so we can advance our knowledge and understanding of any research topic and apply... Read More about Research Unwrapped: A serial qualitative interview study of infant feeding experiences : idealism meets realism (Hoddinott et al 2012).

Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?
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Sher, W., Sherratt, S., Williams, A., & Gameson, R. Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14, 17-29

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly being integrated in the design and management of construction projects. Not only are sophisticated electronic tools being widely used to help construction professionals design and manage... Read More about Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?.

'The hive in the cliff: A case study in intergenerational relations'
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Fairhurst, E., & Slee, S. 'The hive in the cliff: A case study in intergenerational relations'. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 10(3), 246-260. https://doi.org/10.1080/15350770.2012.699436

This paper reports on a current programme, the Hive in the Cliff, geared towards initiating social and economic renewal in Broughton, Salford, through a culturally led regeneration and conservation programme. Case studeis examined included a focus on... Read More about 'The hive in the cliff: A case study in intergenerational relations'.

Networks among retired British Women in the Costa Blanca : insiders, outsiders, ‘club capital’ and ‘limited liability'
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insiders, outsiders, ‘club capital’ and ‘limited liability'. Urbanities - Journal of Urban Ethnography, 2(2), 95-112

Much has been written on the subject of Intra-European retirement migration spanning a range of disciplines including social policy, sociology, geography, migration studies, tourism, social gerontology, sociology and anthropology. Such movement — p... Read More about Networks among retired British Women in the Costa Blanca : insiders, outsiders, ‘club capital’ and ‘limited liability'.

Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry
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Scarf, P., & Majid, H. Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part O: Journal of Risk and Reliability, 225(2), 251-265. https://doi.org/10.1177/1748006X11401801

Warranty extensions are considered for automotive vehicles. In particular, the expected cost to a manufacturer of an extension to a base warranty is determined, while taking account of the effect of services during the warranty period. To model the e... Read More about Modelling warranty extensions: A case study in the automotive industry.

Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires
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Kuo, Q., Xinghua, L., Hong, Z., Li, W., Desheng, X., Haoli, Z., …Yong, P. Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires. Nanotechnology, 23(505707), https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/23/50/505707

NiCo/Cu multilayer nanowires have been successfully fabricated by a pulse electrodeposition technique using anodic aluminum oxide templates, and their chemistry, crystal structure and magnetic properties characterized at the nanoscale. It was found... Read More about Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires.