Faculty of Health: Medicine, Dentistry and Human Sciences: Recent submissions
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Hypertension alters the function and expression profile of the peptide cotransporters PEPT1 and PEPT2 in the rodent renal proximal tubule
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCAustria, 2022-07)Hypertension is a major risk factor for kidney and cardiovascular disease. The treatment of hypertensive individuals by selected ACE inhibitors and certain di-and tripeptides halts the progression of renal deterioration ... -
Effect of methionine feeding on oxidative stress, intracellular calcium and contractility in cardiomyocytes isolated from male and female rats
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCNetherlands, 2021-05)Homocysteine (Hcy) is a breakdown product of methionine metabolism. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) correlates with an increase in plasma Hcy levels. The aim of this study was to investigate whether 1% methionine ... -
Effect of ageing and hypertension on the expression and activity of PEPT2 in normal and hypertrophic hearts
(SpringerAustria, 2021-01-06)Some dipeptides have been implicated in myocardial protection, but little is known about their membrane transporter PEPT2. The aim of this study was to determine whether the expression and activity of the cardiac-type ... -
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical aortic valve replacement in dialysis-dependent patients: a meta-analysis
(Lippincott, Williams & WilkinsUnited States, 2023-09)<jats:sec> <jats:title>Objectives</jats:title> <jats:p>This meta-analysis aims to compare the clinical outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) versus aortic valve replacement ... -
Interventions to promote cost-effectiveness in adult Intensive care units: consensus statement and considerations for best practice from a multidisciplinary and multinational eDelphi study
(BioMed CentralEngland, 2023)Background There is limited evidence to guide interventions that promote cost-effectiveness in adult intensive care units (ICU). The aim of this consensus statement is to identify globally applicable interventions for ... -
Effects of foot and ankle mobilisations combined with home stretches in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a proof-of-concept RCT
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2023-12-06)Introduction People with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and limited joint mobility syndrome (LJMS) can experience increased forefoot peak plantar pressures (PPPs), a known risk factor for ulceration. The aim of this ... -
Modulation of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Function Fed Different Postbiotics and a Probiotic from Lactobacilli
(MDPI AGSwitzerland, 2023-11-30)It is generally accepted that microbes play a critical role in maintaining gut barrier function, making them ideal to target in order to mitigate the effects of intestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease with ... -
Correction: Continuous Subcutaneous Foslevodopa/Foscarbidopa in Parkinson’s Disease: Safety and Efficacy Results From a 12-Month, Single-Arm, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCNew Zealand, 2023-10-10)Correction: Neurol Ther https://doi.org/10.1007/s40120-023-00533-1 -
Drivers of unprofessional behaviour between staff in acute care hospitals: a realist review
(Springer Science and Business Media LLCEngland, 2023-11-30)Background Unprofessional behaviours (UB) between healthcare staff are rife in global healthcare systems, negatively impacting staff wellbeing, patient safety and care quality. Drivers of UBs include organisational, ...