UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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Wireless-PONs with extended wavelength band overlay.
(Optical Society of America, 2010)An advanced architectural platform based on wireless-enabled PON topologies is described. Network modelling of WiMAX channel transmission, based on FDM, over a multiwavelength, splitter-based PON has demonstrated EVMs below ... -
Skin lesions : a practical guide to diagnosis management and minor surgery
(Schofield & Kneebone, 2006)This text provides practical guidance on how to diagnose skin lesions and begin suitable management of the condition. It also details skin surgery procedures that are appropriate for lesions. The book features detailed ... -
Skin conditions in the UK : a health care needs assessment
(Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology, University of Nottingham, 2009)This text provides an overview for health care workers, of what services are available for people in the UK who have skin conditions. It is an updated version of the 1997 edition, and outlines the burdens caused by skin ... -
Skin problems : assessing needs and delivering services
(2009)The high prevalence and morbidity of conditions affecting skin breakdown is strongly related to age and creates a large burden of disease. More research is needed into the complex mechanism of skin breakdown, but impaired ... -
General practitioners with a special interest (GPwSI) in dermatology : results of an audit against Department of Health (DH) guidance
(2005)The NHS Plan 2000 proposed the development of specialist GPs to take referrals from other GPs in specialities including dermatology. The NHS Modernisation Agency Action on Dermatology (AoD) programmefunded pilot site studies ... -
Nonconsultant career grade doctors in dermatology : a hidden resource
(2005)Since the publication of the NHS Plan in 2000, there has been much emphasis on the development of general practitioners with a special interest (GPwSI) in dermatology.The NHS Modernisation Agency Action on Dermatology (AoD) ... -
Recurrent erythema multiforme : clinical treatment and features in a large series of patients
(1994)Recurrent erythema multiforme is an uncommon disorder. We have reviewed the clinical features and treatment of 65 patients with this condition. The mean number of attacks per year was six (range 2–24). and the mean duration ... -
Recurrent erythema multiforme : tissue typing in a large series of patients
(1994)Previous reports have shown an increased frequency of certain HLA antigens in association with erythema multiforme, including HLA-B15(B62), HLA-B35, HLA-A33, HLA-DR53 and, more recently, HLA-DQB1*0301. A strong association ... -
Monitoring patients on methotrexate : hepatic fibrosis not seen in patients with normal serum assays of aminoterminal peptide of type III procollage
(2005)Background: The aminoterminal peptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP) is formed during the synthesis of type III collagen and can be measured in the serum. It has been used as a marker for hepatic fibrosis in patients on ... -
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of continuous acyclovir therapy in recurrent erythema multiforme
(2006)Twenty patients who suffered from more than four attacks of erythema multiforme (EM) per year were enrolled in a 6-month double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of acyclovir 400 mg twice daily. Fifteen patients had disease ... -
Guidelines for general practitioners with a special interest in dermatology : where are we now?
(2007)The NHS Plan published in 2000 proposed that, ‘By 2004 … there will be up to 1,000 specialist GPs taking referrals from fellow GPs’. Dermatology was identified as a specialty in which GPs with a Special Interest (GPwSIs) ... -
Political economy of contractual disputes in private water and sanitation : lessons from Argentina
(2011)This paper examines the causes of the contractual disputes in the water and sanitation sectors and the resulting reversal of the privatization process. The evidence has been gathered from four major case studies in Argentina. ... -
Simulation audio/video requirements and working with audio/video installation professionals
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Learning through play: simulation scenario = obstacle course + treasure hunt
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Simulation technology in healthcare education
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Health promotion with people who have a learning disability
(Elsevier, 2001)The concept of solving health problems and promoting good health in people with learning disabilities is in its infancy. The push for integration of people with learning disabilities into the community and public services ... -
Oxford Handbook of Primary Care and Community Nursing
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2007)This text addresses the knowledge and skills that nurses need to work in primary care. This includes core clinical information, the organisational knowledge vital for nurses who work in health, education and social care. ... -
Good practice in breast and cervical screening for women with learning disabilities
(NHSCSP, 2000)The aim of this publication is to provide nurses with the information and guidance necessary to ensure that women with learning disabilities have equal access to the NHS Breast Screening Programme and NHS Cervical Screening ... -
Partnership working by default : district nurses and care home staff providing care for older people
(2005)Older people residents in care homes that only offer residential care rely on primary healthcare services for medical and nursing needs. Research has investigated the demands that care homes staff and residents make on ... -
The use of metaphor in district nursing : maintaining a balance
(2001)Aim of the study. To explore with practitioners and others, their priorities for and definitions of district nursing. Background/Rationale. This paper discusses whether the use of metaphor in nursing literature and research ...