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Recent articles by local researchers

This list of local articles was compiled from a monthly update searching HMIC, AMED, BNI, CINAHL, Embase, Medline and PsychInfo. Please note that contents of list are selected on the basis of date catalogued on the database, not the publication date. The list is also subject to the publication timeline of the journal, this may not always correspond with the month it states.

April

Clark AJ; Hughes N; Chisti F. Traumatic extrathoracic lung herniation. British Journal of Radiology, April 2009, vol./is. 82/976(e82-4), 1748-880X.

Local affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent.

Local access: NHS Athens, Print copy held in Library

Ho M; Garau G; Walley G; Oliva F; Panni AS; Longo UG; Maffulli N. Minimally invasive dynamic hip screw for fixation of hip fractures. International Orthopaedics, April 2009, vol./is. 33/2(555-60), 1432-5195.

Local affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Keele University School of Medicine.

Local access: Keele Athens

Longo U.G.; Franceschi F.; Ruzzini L.; Spiezia F.; Maffulli N.; Denaro V. Higher fasting plasma glucose levels within the normoglycaemic range and rotator cuff tears. British Journal of Sports Medicine, April 2009, vol./is. 43/4(284-287), 0306-3674;1473-0480.

Local affiliation: Keele University School of Medicine, Keele.

Local access:Keele Ahtens, NHS Athens

Moss E.; Reynolds T.; Williams D.; Redman C. Obstetrics and gynaecology trainees' understanding of intrauterine device/system insertion. Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, April 2009, vol./is. 35/2(97-100), 1471-1893.

Local affiliation: University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local Access: NHS (Check journals A-Z for login details), Print copy held in Library

Sherlock M.; Fernandez-Rodriguez E.; Alonso A.A.; Reulen R.C.; Ayuk J.; Clayton R.N.; Holder G.; Sheppard M.C.; Bates A.; Stewart P.M. Medical therapy in patients with acromegaly: Predictors of response and comparison of efficacy of dopamine. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 2009, vol./is. 94/4(1255-1263), 0021-972X;0021-972X.

Local affiliation: Department of Postgraduate Medicine, University of Keele.

Local access: Print copy held in Library

Tagboto S.; Akhtar F. Steatorrhoea complicating post-infectious diarrhoea in a renal transplant patient on mycophenolate mofetil therapy. Clinical and Experimental Nephrology, April 2009, vol./is. 13/2(182-184), 1342-1751;1437-7799.

Local affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Royal Infirmary, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local access: Keele Athens

Thompson C.M. Will the CASC stand the test? A review and critical evaluation of the new MRCPsych clinical examination. Psychiatric Bulletin, April 2009, vol./is. 33/4(145-148), 0955-6036.

Local affiliation: Harplands Hospital, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust.

Local Access: NHS Athens, Print copy held in Library

Warner RM; Wallace DL; Ferran NA; Erel E; Park AJ; Prinsloo DJ; Waters R. Mastectomy scars following breast reconstruction: should routine histologic analysis be performed? Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, April 2009, vol./is. 123/4(1141-7), 1529-424.

Local affiliation: City General Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent.

Local access: Print copy held in Library

May

Artus M.; Van der Windt D. Small effects of treatments for non-specific low back pain: How can we improve patients' outcomes' Rheumatology, 2009, vol./is. 48/5(464-465), 1462-0324;1462-0332.

Local affiliation: Arthritis Research Campaign, National Primary Care Centre,
Keele University.

Local access: Keele Athens, Print copy held in Library

Davies S.; Carlsson O.; Simonsen O.; Johansson A.-C.; Venturoli D.; Ledebo I.; Wieslander A.; Chan C.; Rippe B. The effects of low-sodium peritoneal dialysis fluids on blood pressure, thirst and volume status. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, May 2009, vol./is. 24/5(1609-1617), 0931-0509;1460-2385.

Local affiliation: Department of Nephrology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent.

Dobson J.; Bowtell R.; Garcia-Prieto A.; Pankhurst Q. Safety implications of high-field MRI: Actuation of endogenous magnetic iron oxides in the human body. PLoS ONE, May 2009, vol./is. 4/5, 1932-6203

Local access: Free full text

McGuinness S; Wilkinson R. Nurse research and the law in competent adults. British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 14 May 2009, vol./is. 18/9(559-560), 09660461.

Local access: Keele Athens,NHS Athens, Print copy held in Library

Patel Dr. J.V.; Abraheem Dr. A.; Chackathayil J.; Gunning M.; Creamer J.; Hughes E.A.; Lip G.Y.H. Circulating biomarkers of angiogenesis as indicators of left ventricular systolic dysfunction amongst patients with coronary artery disease. Journal of Internal Medicine, May 2009, vol./is. 265/5(562-567), 0954-6820;1365-2796.

Local affiliation: North Staffordshire Cardiac Centre, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local access: NHS Athens

Sooriakumaran P.; Kommu S.S.; Anderson C.; Rane A. Port-site metastasis after laparoscopic surgery: What causes them and what can be done to reduce their incidence? BJU International, May 2009, vol./is. 103/9(1150-1153), 1464-4096;1464-410X.

Local affiliation: Department of Urology, University Hospital North Staffordshire.

Local access: Print copy held in Library

Thomas E.; Dore C.J. Statistical guidelines for contributors to Rheumatology. Rheumatology, 2009, vol./is. 48/5(461), 1462-0324;1462-0332.

Local affiliation: Arthritis Research Campaign National Primary Care Centre, Keele University.

Local access: Keele Athens, Print copy held in Library

June

Bridgman S.A.; Walley G.; MacKenzie G.; Clement D.; Griffiths D.; Maffulli N. Sub-vastus approach is more effective than a medial parapatellar approach in primary total knee arthroplasty: A randomized controlled trial. Knee, June 2009, vol./is. 16/3(216-222), 0968-0160.

Local affiliation: Keele University Medical School, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgical Trial Unit, Stoke-on-Trent,University Hospital, North Staffordshire NHS Trust, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Local access: Keele Athens

Halpern J.; Harris S.; Suarez V.; Jeyaratnam R.; Smith A.G. Epithelioma cuniculatum: A case report. Foot and Ankle Surgery, June 2009, vol./is. 15/2(114-116), 1268-7731;1460-9584.

Local affiliation:Department of Dermatology, COPD, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local access: Keele Athens

Jenkinson P.M.; Edelstyn N.M.J.; Drakeford J.L.; Ellis S.J. Reality monitoring in anosognosia for hemiplegia. Consciousness and Cognition, June 2009, vol./is. 18/2(458-470), 1053-8100;1090-2376.

Local affiliation: Research Institute for Life Course Studies, University of Keele, Department of Neurology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local access: Keele athens

Lenney W. The aetiology of childhood asthma. Paediatrics and Child Health, June 2009, vol./is. 19/6(257-260), 1751-7222.

Local affiliation: Keele University, Academic Department of Child Health, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine, Keele University, Hartshill,Stoke-on-Trent.

Local access: Free access

Murray N.; Brunt M.; Macbeth F.; Winstanley J. Advanced Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence Guideline 2009 - a Solid Basis for Good Clinical Practice. Clinical Oncology, June 2009, vol./is. 21/5(368-370), 0936-6555.

Local affiliation: University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent.

Local access: Keele Athens

Pati S.; Kombogiorgas D.; Anwar A.; Price R.F. Spontaneous extra-axial intracranial hemorrhage followed by thrombosis in congenital afibrinogenemia: perioperative management of this rare combination. Surgical Neurology, June 2009, vol./is. 71/6(689-692), 0090-3019.

Local affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

Local access: Keele Athens

Thangaratinam S.; Coomarasamy A.; O'Mahony F.; Sharp S.; Zamora J.; Khan K.S.; Ismail K.M.K. Estimation of proteinuria as a predictor of complications of pre-eclampsia: A systematic review. BMC Medicine, March 2009, vol./is. 7/, 1741-7015.

Local access: Free access

Please note that all articles can be ordered at the Health Library for £2 per item.

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