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Gender-specific abnormalities in the serotonin transporter system in panic disorder
(Cambridge University Press, 2013)
The central serotonergic system has been implicated in the pathophysiology of panic disorder (PD) by evidence of abnormally elevated serotonin-turnover, reduced pre- and post-synaptic 5-HT(1A-)receptor sensitivity and ...
The 5-HT1A receptor and 5-HT transporter in temporal lobe epilepsy
(2013)
Objective: To study 5-HT transport and 5-HT1A receptors in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and depression.Methods: Thirteen patients had PET with [C-11]DASB for 5-HTT and [F-18]FCWAY for 5-HT1A receptor binding, MRI, and ...
An evaluation of MyAction, a community-based lifestyle and medical risk factor modification programme, in women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2013-05-02)
Universal screening using the International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups (IADPSG) criteria has identified a prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) of 12.4% in women living in Ireland. Women ...
Surgical checklists: the human factor
(2013)
Surgical checklists has been shown to improve patient safety and teamwork in the operating theatre. However, despite the known benefits of the use of checklists in surgery, in some cases the practical implementation has ...
Excuse me: teaching junior doctors to speak up.
(SAGE Journals, 2013)
A consistent finding in healthcare is that juniors are unwilling to 'speak up' to seniors. Training designed to encourage junior doctors to speak up was designed, delivered, and evaluated. The training was constructed ...
ATLANTIC DIP: simplifying the follow-up of women with previous gestational diabetes
(European Society of Endocrinology, 2013)
Objective: Previous gestational diabetes (GDM) is associated with a significant lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes. In this study, we assessed the performance of HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) measurements against ...
Group follow-up compared to individual clinic visits after structured education for type 1 diabetes: A cluster randomised controlled trial
(Elsevier, 2013-04)
Aim - To compare the effectiveness of group follow-up with individual follow-up after participation in the Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating (DAFNE) structured education programme.
Methods - Cluster randomised controlled ...