UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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The evolution of ventral intermediate nucleus targeting in MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor: an international multi-center evaluation
(2024-03-26)Background: The ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) is the premiere target in magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) thalamotomy for tremor; however, there is no consensus on the optimal coordinates for ... -
Specific factors influencing patient satisfaction in Swiss ophthalmology private practice
(Springer Nature Link, 2021-10-13)Over the last decades, robust evidence linking patient satisfaction to hospital reputation and profitability has accrued, and patient satisfaction has now become a key focus in the healthcare industry. A review of the ... -
The Oncological and Functional Prognostic Value of Unconventional Histology of Prostate Cancer in Localized Disease Treated with Robotic Radical Prostatectomy: An International Multicenter 5-Year Cohort Study
(2024-06-01)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The impact of prostate cancer of unconventional histology (UH) on oncological and functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and adjuvant radiotherapy (aRT) receipt is ... -
Assessing the Pharmacological Properties of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Identified Online: In Silico Studies on Designer Benzodiazepines and Novel Synthetic Opioids
(2022-12-09)Background By 2022, a total of 1,127 of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) have been identified worldwide and officially reported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Monitoring Centre ... -
Editorial: Exploring neuroinflammatory pathways that contribute to chronic pain
(2022-09-15)Chronic pain leading to a reduced quality of life is one of the most important health problems worldwide. It has been estimated that 10% of adults are diagnosed with chronic pain each year. However, despite the high ... -
Ideology, Statecraft and the ‘Double Shuffle’ of Conservative Planning Reform in England
(2024-03-01)This article explores the political implications of conflicts over new housebuilding for Conservative-led governments in England since 2010. Revisiting debates about the tensions between neoliberal and more collectivist ... -
Revised Architecture and Two New Super-Earths in the HD 134606 Planetary System
(2024-04-01)Multiplanet systems exhibit a diversity of architectures that diverge from the solar system and contribute to the topic of exoplanet demographics. Radial velocity (RV) surveys form a crucial component of exoplanet surveys, ... -
Development of Cognitive Skills of Compassionate Communication for Higher Education's Online Group Work Management
(2023-12-01)This study explored the development of the cognitive skills of compassionate communications (CSCC) among ethnically diverse Sri Lankan HE STEM students in the UK and Sri Lanka during online, task-focused discussion meetings. ... -
Experience of Wellbeing and Spirituality in Ayahuasca Use
(2024-01-23)Background: Spirituality is an important area of investigation in relation to health, the study of which is being requested by clients accessing services as well as large healthcare organisational bodies such as the NHS ... -
Exploring Teacher-Student Communication in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Classes in a Private University in China
(2024-01-19)This thesis explores the importance of teacher-student communication in English as a foreign language classes in a private university in China. It outlines the positive impacts of effective teacher-student communication ... -
An evaluation of safeguarding training across Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS: The SafeTE study : An evaluation study commissioned by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adult Board and Safeguarding Children Partnership, Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System [ICS]
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Sibling stories of parental mental distress
(2024-05)This paper reports on the results of a study exploring sibling stories of parental mental distress and the societal discourses that may have contributed to the adult siblings' sense‐making. Four sibling pairs were purposively ... -
3-Methoxy-Phencyclidine Induced Psychotic Disorder: A Literature Review and an 18 F-FDG PET/CT Case Report
(2024-03-31)New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) are modifying the drug scenario worldwide and have become a public health concern because of their toxicological profiles and their harmful physical/psychological effects. 3-Methoxy-Phencyclidine ... -
Perceptions, behaviours and barriers towards exercise practices in inflammatory bowel disease
(2024-04-05)Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic disease affecting the digestive tract, has a significant impact on health-related quality of life. Pharmaceutical treatment is typically adopted, yet exercise is increasingly ... -
Shorter and Longer Antibiotic Durations for Respiratory Infections: To Fight Antimicrobial Resistance—A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study in a Secondary Care Setting in the UK
(2024-03-06)As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) escalates globally, examining antibiotic treatment durations for respiratory infections becomes increasingly pertinent, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a UK secondary ... -
Digital leadership within large South Korean firms
(2024-04-04)Drawing upon Person-Environment fit (PE fit) theory, this paper attempts to explore the determinants of digital leadership and its interactions between personal and environmental dimensions, including organizational, ... -
Winternitz stack protocols for embedded systems and IoT
(2024-12)This paper proposes and evaluates a new bipartite post-quantum digital signature protocol based on Winternitz chains and an oracle. Mutually mistrustful Alice and Bob are able to agree and sign a series of documents in a ... -
Intranasal Vaccine Formulation: Advancing Towards Nasal Dry Powder Formulation
(2023-12-31)Unlike conventional mRNA vaccines, intranasal vaccines display several advantages, including the ability to generate strong mucosal immunity. However, the formulation challenges associated with intranasal mRNA vaccines ... -
Failure Analysis of Marine Structure
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FDA Warning Letters, Consequences and Costs to the US Medical Device Industry
(2023-11-11)To launch or keep a medical device on the US market, FDA pre-approval or continued approval is required. After product approval, the FDA routinely conducts surveillance inspections of medical device companies. The present ...