Activation of Hypoxia Inducible Factor pathway for neuroprotection in in vitro models of ischaemic stroke [PDF]
Ischaemic stroke is the most common form of stroke, accounting for appropriate 87% of all strokes. Reperfusion is the only immediate treatment option following ischaemic stroke, however, this option is only applicable to a small percentage of patients ...
Singh, Ayesha
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Polypharmacy in atrial fibrillation: An analysis of prospective outcomes using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) [PDF]
Objectives: Observational studies of polypharmacy and the risk of death or ischaemic stroke in individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) have produced inconsistent findings.
Scott, Natasha
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Patient's Understanding and Attititudes Towards Infliximab and Etanercept Biosimilars
BackgroundInfliximab and etanercept biosimilars present significant potential cost savings to the NHS. Patients need to be involved in the decision to use these medicines but there is a limited published literature on their knowledge and attitudes about ...
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Effects of ageing on the vulnerability of the substantia nigra pars compacta dopaminergic neurons: implications in Parkinson’s disease [PDF]
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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Cancer incidence rates are increasing world-wide including in the UK. An increase in cancer cases puts further pressure on pathology departments that are often already struggling to meet targets to diagnose cancers in a timely manner. Delays in diagnosis
Dowling, Lewis Michael Morgan
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Characterising the molecular consequences of LMNA mutations in congenital muscular dystrophy
LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy (L-CMD) is a rare disorder predominantly causing muscle weakness and wasting, over time, leading to development of dysphagia and life-threating respiratory insufficiency, and sometimes cardiac arrhythmias. There
Storey, Emily Carolyn
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SUCCESSFUL ISOLATION AND CULTURE OF MULTIPOTENTIAL DISTAL AIRWAY STEM CELLS FROM COPD PATIENTS [PDF]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents a significant, incurable, worldwide health burden, identifying it as a prospective regenerative medicine target.
Dale
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The co-administration of anticancer and pro-apoptotic agents as a novel approach in liver cancer therapy [PDF]
Hepatocellular carcinoma accounts for 85% of primary liver cancer that are usually characterised by defective or ineffective apoptosis which is considered to be the main cause of cancer progression.
AL-Shakarchi, Wejdan
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Determining the role of epigenetics in telomerase regulation [PDF]
Telomeres are guanine-rich 5'-TTAGGG-3' repeats found at the ends of human chromosomes that protect chromosomes from degradation and also provide stabilization.
Dogan, Fatma
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