Outputs (4)

Systematic review of exercise and the long-term outcomes of the treatment for obesity. (2002)
Journal Article
BROWN, T.J., AVENELL, A., BROOM, J., SMITH, W.C.S., JUNG, R., CAMPBELL, M.K. and GRANT, A.M. 2002. Systematic review of exercise and the long-term outcomes of the treatment for obesity. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [online], 61(3A), page 154A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665102000289

We systematically reviewed randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of obesity treatments in adults and assessed long term effects on weight and risk factors for disease.

Correcting calf girth discriminates the incidence of falling but not bone mass by broadband ultrasound attenuation in elderly female subjects. (2002)
Journal Article
STEWART, A.D., STEWART, A. and REID, D.M. 2002. Correcting calf girth discriminates the incidence of falling but not bone mass by broadband ultrasound attenuation in elderly female subjects. Bone [online], 31(1), pages 195-198. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S8756-3282(02)00811-6

Calf circumference has been cited as an independent risk factor for hip fracture. Correcting this measured girth for subcutaneous adipose tissue or fluid accumulation provides a more valid estimate of lean tissue, but has not been reported in elderly... Read More about Correcting calf girth discriminates the incidence of falling but not bone mass by broadband ultrasound attenuation in elderly female subjects..

Selenoprotein expression in the rat colon during Se deficiency. (2002)
Journal Article
PAGMANTIDIS, V., BERMANO, G., BROOM, J., ARTHUR, J.R. and HESKETH, J.E. 2002. Selenoprotein expression in the rat colon during Se deficiency. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [online], 61(2A), page 51A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665102000228

Selenium is an essential trace element, which is present in several proteins, called seleneproteins, that have various biological roles.

Goalsetting as a tool for involving people with learning disabilities in healthcare. (2002)
Thesis
YOUNG, A.F. 2002. Goalsetting as a tool for involving people with learning disabilities in healthcare. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Background: This research was undertaken during a period of rapid change within the NHS including the deinstitutionalisation of care, and increased emphasis on partnership working. The main aim of the study was to examine collaborative goalsetting as... Read More about Goalsetting as a tool for involving people with learning disabilities in healthcare..