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Alternative analyses for handling incomplete follow-up in the intention-to-treat analysis: the randomized controlled trial of balloon kyphoplasty versus non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE). (2012)
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RANSTAM, J., TURKIEWICZ, A., BOONEN, S., VAN MEIRHAEGHE, J., BASTIAN, L. and WARDLAW, D. 2012. Alternative analyses for handling incomplete follow-up in the intention-to-treat analysis: the randomized controlled trial of balloon kyphoplasty versus non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE). BMC medical research methodology [online], 12, article 35. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-12-35

Background: Clinical trial participants may be temporarily absent or withdraw from trials, leading to missing data. In intention-to-treat (ITT) analyses, several approaches are used for handling the missing information - complete case (CC) analysis,... Read More about Alternative analyses for handling incomplete follow-up in the intention-to-treat analysis: the randomized controlled trial of balloon kyphoplasty versus non-surgical care for vertebral compression fracture (FREE)..

The implementation of the Counterweight Programme in Scotland, UK. (2012)
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COUNTERWEIGHT PROJECT TEAM, 2012. The implementation of the Counterweight Programme in Scotland, UK. Family practice, 29(Supplement 1), pages i139-i144. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmr074

Background: The Counterweight Programme is a proven model for the management of obesity in the UK, evaluated over 5 years (2000-05) and demonstrating clinical and cost effectiveness. The Scottish Government commissioned three phases of Counterweight... Read More about The implementation of the Counterweight Programme in Scotland, UK..

The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review. (2011)
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ROLLAND, C. and BROOM, I. 2011. The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review. Cholesterol [online], 2011, article ID 306278. Available from: http://doi.org/10.1155/2011/306278

This paper investigates the effects of very-low-calorie diets (VLCDs) used in the treatment of obesity on high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels. Although the studies varied widely in their intervention format, duration, and baseline HDL levels, it wo... Read More about The effects of very-low calorie diets on HDL: a review..

Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance. (2011)
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SWINTON, P.A., STEWART, A.D., KEOGH, J.W.L., AGOURIS, I. and LLOYD, R. 2011. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 25(11), pages 3163-3174. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e318212e389

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the deadlift could be effectively incorporated with explosive resistance training (ERT) and to investigate whether the inclusion of chains enhanced the suitability of the deadlift for ERT. Twenty-t... Read More about Kinematic and kinetic analysis of maximal velocity deadlifts performed with and without the inclusion of chain resistance..

Optimizing acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: an open-pilot intervention study in secondary care. (2011)
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DOMBROWSKI, S.U., SNIEHOTTA, F.F., JOHNSTON, M., BROOM, I., KULKARNI, U., BROWN, J., MURRAY, L. and ARAÚJO-SOARES, V. 2012. Optimizing acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: an open-pilot intervention study in secondary care. Patient education and counseling [online], 87(1), pages 108-119. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2011.08.003

To test and optimize the feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity (PA) and healthy eating behavior change intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities. Open-pilot interven... Read More about Optimizing acceptability and feasibility of an evidence-based behavioral intervention for obese adults with obesity-related co-morbidities or additional risk factors for co-morbidities: an open-pilot intervention study in secondary care..

Effect of weight loss on adipokine levels in obese patients. (2011)
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ROLLAND, C., HESSION, M. and BROOM, I. 2011. Effect of weight loss on adipokine levels in obese patients. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity: targets and therapy [online], 4, pages 315-323. Available from: https://doi.org/10.2147/DMSO.S22788

Adipose tissue functions as an endocrine organ by releasing adipokines, which have important roles in the regulation of inflammation and insulin sensitivity. Although there is evidence of improvements in the circulating levels of adipokines with weig... Read More about Effect of weight loss on adipokine levels in obese patients..

A biomechanical analysis of straight and hexagonal barbell deadlifts using submaximal loads. (2011)
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SWINTON, P.A., STEWART, A., AGOURIS, I., KEOGH, J.W.L. and LLOYD, R. 2011. A biomechanical analysis of straight and hexagonal barbell deadlifts using submaximal loads. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 25(7), pages 2000-2009. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181e73f87

The purpose of the investigation was to compare the kinematics and kinetics of the deadlift performed with 2 distinct barbells across a range of submaximal loads. Nineteen male powerlifters performed the deadlift with a conventional straight barbell... Read More about A biomechanical analysis of straight and hexagonal barbell deadlifts using submaximal loads..

Global warming: is weight loss a solution? (2011)
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GRYKA, A., BROOM, J., and ROLLAND, C. 2012. Global warming: is weight loss a solution? International journal of obesity [online], 36(3), pages 474-476. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2011.151

The current climate change has been most likely caused by the increased greenhouse gas emissions. We have looked at the major greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2), and estimated the reduction in the CO2 emissions that would occur with the theoretical... Read More about Global warming: is weight loss a solution?.

Serum relaxin levels affect the in vivo properties of some but not all tendons in normally menstruating young women: female tendons and hormone levels. (2011)
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PEARSON, S.J., BURGESS, K.E. and ONAMBÉLÉ, G.L. 2011. Serum relaxin levels affect the in vivo properties of some but not all tendons in normally menstruating young women. Experimental physiology [online], 96(7), pages 681-688. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1113/expphysiol.2011.057877

Relaxin (hRLX) is a hormone reported to affect collagen synthesis. Its effects are also thought to be modulated by other sex hormones, including oestrogen, which has previously been found to be associated with alterations of in vivo tendon properties... Read More about Serum relaxin levels affect the in vivo properties of some but not all tendons in normally menstruating young women: female tendons and hormone levels..

Over-the-counter orlistat: early experiences, views and attitudes of community pharmacists in Great Britain. (2011)
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WEIDMAN, A.E., CUNNINGHAM, S., GRAY, G., HANSFORD, D., MCLAY, J., BROOM, J. and STEWART, D. 2011. Over-the-counter orlistat: early experiences, views and attitudes of community pharmacists in Great Britain. International journal of clinical pharmacy [online], 33(4), pages 627-633. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-011-9516-z

Objectives of the study To describe community pharmacists early experiences, views and attitudes with over-the-counter orlistat, 9 months post legal re-classification from November 2009 to January 2010. Setting 13,200 (81%) randomly selected register... Read More about Over-the-counter orlistat: early experiences, views and attitudes of community pharmacists in Great Britain..

Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones. (2010)
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BURGESS, K.E., PEARSON, S.J. and ONAMBÉLÉ, G.L. 2010. Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 24(8), pages 2088-2095. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181aeb12b

Debate continues over whether skeletal muscle performance and injury risk vary over the course of the menstrual cycle. Alterations in tendon properties may play a role in the potential fluctuations of both of these variables. The aim of the current s... Read More about Patellar tendon properties with fluctuating menstrual cycle hormones..

Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly. (2010)
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ROLLAND, C. and BROOM, I. 2010. Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly. GM2: peer-reviewed medicine for the 50+ patient [online], 40(1), pages 27-36. Available from: https://www.gmjournal.co.uk/weight-loss-and-cholesterol-lowering-in-the-elderly

Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly remains a controversial issue. Obesity is considered to be problematic as a result of associated dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease and mortality. Diet, exercise, medication and laparoscopic gastr... Read More about Weight loss and cholesterol lowering in the elderly..

Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties. (2009)
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BURGESS, K.E., PEARSON, S.J. and ONAMBÉLÉ, G.L. 2009. Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties. Clinical biomechanics [online], 24(6), pages 504-509. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2009.03.011

Tendon tissue contains oestrogen receptors and is therefore likely to be responsive to female sex hormones. Here we examine any effect of levels of female sex hormones associated with the menstrual cycle phase on corresponding tendon mechanical prope... Read More about Menstrual cycle variations in oestradiol and progesterone have no impact on in vivo medial gastrocnemius tendon mechanical properties..

Contemporary training practices in elite British powerlifters: survey results from an international competition. (2009)
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SWINTON, P.A., LLOYD, R., AGOURIS, I. and STEWART, A., 2009. Contemporary training practices in elite British powerlifters: survey results from an international competition. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 23(2), pages 380-384. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0b013e31819424bd

Training practices in elite British powerlifters: Survey results from an international competition. - The primary objective of this study was to investigate current powerlifting training methods in light of anecdotal evidence purporting increased sim... Read More about Contemporary training practices in elite British powerlifters: survey results from an international competition..

Early catastrophic acetabular failure in Furlong total hip replacements. (2009)
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KNOX, D., HAMILTON, S.W., WARDLAW, D. and GIBSON, P.H. 2009. Early catastrophic acetabular failure in Furlong total hip replacements. Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology [online], 10(1), pages 39-42. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-0045-z

The use of uncemented hip arthroplasty prostheses with ceramic articulations are popular, especially in the young, because of a perceived reduction in wear. We highlight a complication of ceramic on polyethylene articulating couples not previously de... Read More about Early catastrophic acetabular failure in Furlong total hip replacements..

Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population. (2008)
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BURGESS, K.E., PEARSON, S.J., BREEN, L. and ONAMBÉLÉ, G.N.L. 2009. Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population. Journal of orthopaedic research [online], 27(6), pages 820-825. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20811

Elderly women are reportedly at higher risk of falling than their male counterparts. Postural balance is highly associated with fall risk and is also correlated with tendon structural and mechanical properties. Gender differences in tendon properties... Read More about Tendon structural and mechanical properties do not differ between genders in a healthy community-dwelling elderly population..

Engaging patients, clinicians and health funders in weight management: the Counterweight Programme. (2008)
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MCQUIGG, M., BROWN, J.E., BROOM, J.I., LAWS, R.A., RECKLESS, J.P.D., NOBLE, P.A., KUMAR, S., MCCOMBIE, E.L., LEAN, M.E.J., LYONS, G.F., MONGIA, S., FROST, G.S., QUINN, M.F., BARTH, J.H., HAYNES, S.M., FINER, N., HASLAM, D.W., ROSS, H.M., HOLE, D.J. and RADZIWONIK, S. 2008. Engaging patients, clinicians and health funders in weight management: the Counterweight Programme. Family practice [online], 25(Supplement 1), pages i79-i86. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmn081

Background. The Counterweight Programme provides an evidence based and effective approach for weight management in routine primary care. Uptake of the programme has been variable for practices and patients. Aim. To explore key barriers and facilitato... Read More about Engaging patients, clinicians and health funders in weight management: the Counterweight Programme..

Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. (2008)
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BURGESS, K.E., GRAHAM-SMITH, P. and PEARSON, S.J. 2009. Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties. Journal of orthopaedic research [online], 27(4), pages 510-516. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.20768

Stretching is commonly used prior to exercise, as it is thought to reduce the risk of injury, and it is also used in the preconditioning of tendon grafts. As tendon properties have been shown to be different between genders, it is proposed that stret... Read More about Effect of acute tensile loading on gender-specific tendon structural and mechanical properties..

Removal of nucleus pulposus from the intervertebral disc - the use of chymopapain enhances mechanical removal with rongeurs: a laboratory study. (2007)
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DANG, L., WARDLAW, D. and HUKINS, D.W.L. 2007. Removal of nucleus pulposus from the intervertebral disc - the use of chymopapain enhances mechanical removal with rongeurs: a laboratory study. BMC musculoskeletal disorders [online], 8, article 122. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-8-122

Background. A laboratory study was conducted, on cadaveric sheep spines to develop an effective procedure for removing as much nucleus as possible from an intervertebral disc with minimal disruption to the annulus. The results of many studies involvi... Read More about Removal of nucleus pulposus from the intervertebral disc - the use of chymopapain enhances mechanical removal with rongeurs: a laboratory study..

Plyometric vs. isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output. (2007)
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BURGESS, K.E., CONNICK, M.J., GRAHAM-SMITH, P. and PEARSON, S.J. 2007. Plyometric vs isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output. Journal of strength and conditioning research [online], 21(3), pages 986-989. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1519/R-20235.1

The purpose of this study was to concurrently determine the effect that plyometric and isometric training has on tendon stiffness (K) and muscle output characteristics to compare any subsequent changes. Thirteen men trained the lower limbs either ply... Read More about Plyometric vs. isometric training influences on tendon properties and muscle output..