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Knowledge of sickle cell in a screened population
(Article)The aim of this study is to begin to assess the awareness and knowledge of sickle-cell amongst carriers and non-carriers in a screened population of primarily African-Caribbean descent. A structured questionnaire containing ... -
Kv2 dysfunction after peripheral axotomy enhances sensory neuron responsiveness to sustained input.
(Article)Peripheral nerve injuries caused by trauma are associated with increased sensory neuron excitability and debilitating chronic pain symptoms. Axotomy-induced alterations in the function of ion channels are ... -
La cultural que aporta el alumno: ¿puente u obstaculo?
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Large Classes
(Book chapter)Large classes are wdiely considered to be problematic for langauge learning. However, some teachers effectively manage large classes in which students learn successfully. Class size in itself does not necessarily have a ... -
Large Classes in China: 'good' teachers and interaction.
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Learning parasitology through virtual clinical case studies: the DMU e-Parasitology project.
(Conference)A novel online package for teaching and learning human parasitology named DMU e-Parasitology is being co-developed by EU academics at De Montfort University (DMU). Content currently covered includes virtual clinical case ... -
The lectin pathway of complement activation is a critical component of the innate immune response to pneumococcal infection
(Article)The complement system plays a key role in host defense against pneumococcal infection. Three different pathways, the classical, alternative and lectin pathways, mediate complement activation. While there is limited information ... -
Lessons for intermediate and low prevalence areas in England from the Ethnicity Questions and Antenatal Screening for sickle cell / thalassaemia [EQUANS] study
(Article)This study evaluates a temporary research-based intervention of universal ante-natal screening for sickle cell/thalassaemia in two areas of England of intermediate (1.29 per 10,000) and low (0.18 per 10,0000) expected ... -
Levels of rare earth elements in hair from a group of young Spanish adults (aged 20-24 years).
(Conference)The rapid agricultural, medical and industrial development is occurring on a global scale and bringing with emerging environmental threats for humans. Contamination by rare earth elements (REE) has emerged as a public ... -
Life drawing classes
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Linguistic and social aspects of communication in Parkinson’s Disease.
(Conference)Descriptions of speech characteristics and speech impairments in speakers with Parkinson’s disease are well advanced. Recent literature has also begun to describe the experience of Parkinson’s disease from the patient’s ... -
Lipid- and protein-mediated oxidative damage to DNA.
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Liposomal Nanotechnology - A New Frontier for Sport and Exercise Nutrition?
(Article)There are many orally ingested nutrients which cannot be fully absorbed by the human body. For this reason scientists have been experimenting with different techniques to improve nutrient bioavailability. One such technique, ... -
Living with Sickle Cell Disease and Depression in Lagos, Nigeria: A Mixed Methods Study
(Article)Sickle cell disorders (SCD) and depression are both chronic illnesses of global significance. Past research on SCD and depression struggles to make sense of statistical associations, essentializes depression within the ... -
Living with Sickle Cell or Beta Thalassaemia Trait: Implications for Identity and Social Life
(Other)Previous policy oriented and sociological research on sickle cell and thalassaemia disorders has tended to focus on how carrier status impacts on reproductive choices or decisions related to antenatal screening. We know ...