Effects of ageing on the vulnerability of the substantia nigra pars compacta dopaminergic neurons: implications in Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
, 2020 The degeneration of dopaminergic neurons (DAn) in the midbrain substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) is a definitive feature of Parkinson's disease (PD).
Gómez Gálvez, Yolanda
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The establishment and use of tissue engineered vascular models to investigate the pleiotropic effects of statins [PDF]
, 2021 Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been identified as the leading cause of mortality in westernised society. The triggering factor for the majority of cardiovascular diseases is atherosclerosis, defined as an accumulation of fatty materials in the vascular
Njoroge, Wanjiku
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Implementation and evaluation of a computerised anticoagulation decision support tool for managing atrial fibrillation [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Anticoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) remains a national challenge. A decision support tool (DST) was developed to assist healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the appropriate prescribing of anticoagulants in ...
Hijazeen, Rima
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A novel scaffold for cell-based lung tissue engineering [PDF]
, 2022 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and numbers are rising. Tissue engineering approaches have the potential to improve lung function and treat diseases such as COPD.
Kyoseva, Ana Yuliyanova
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Investigating the possible mechanisms and gender effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on neuroblastoma, breast and prostate cancers [PDF]
, 2019 Cancer is a worldwide disease characterised by uncontrollable cell division and tumour growth making it a leading cause of death worldwide. The use of dietary products such a poly-unsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) to reduce cancer growth is a current area ...
Sutton, Emma Rebecca
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The use of a Pharma Compounds augmented reality educational tool in sixth form and undergraduate students: a mixed methods evaluation [PDF]
Augmented reality (AR) generates immersive, engaging environments that has been shown to improve learners’ motivation, knowledge and spatial awareness in some science-based subjects.
Essel, Deon Yaw
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Remote control healing for osteoarthritis repair [PDF]
, 2022 Articular cartilage is a key tissue for the normal functioning of the joints, with a trend for degradation with aging and physical activity. The lack of vascularisation hinders the self-repair, and often a scar tissue replaces the damaged cartilage ...
Echevarria, Iria
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UEG Week 2025 Oral Presentations
United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 13, Issue S8, Page S7-S188, October 2025.
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Simulation and characterization of the corneal limbal epithelial stem cell niche by using new biotechnologies [PDF]
The limbal epithelial stem cell (LESC) niche is a vital stem cell pool which serves to replenish the cornea with competent stem cells for regrowth and repair throughout adult life.
Dimmock, Ryan Luke
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UEG Week 2025 Moderated Posters
United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 13, Issue S8, Page S189-S802, October 2025.
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