Institute of Medical Education: Recent submissions
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An investigation into the effect of acute and chronic KATP channel modulation on membrane conductance and cellular metabolism.
(University of Exeter College of Medicine and Health, 18 May 2020)The ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channel is a vital link between cellular metabolism and electrical excitability in a variety of cell types, including pancreatic beta cells and hypothalamic neurons where they are involved ... -
The impact of disuse and high-fat overfeeding on forearm muscle amino acid metabolism in humans
(Oxford University Press (OUP) / Endocrine Society, 18 April 2020)CONTEXT: Anabolic resistance is mechanistically implicated in muscle disuse atrophy. OBJECTIVE: Assess whether anabolic resistance is associated with reduced postprandial amino acid uptake or exacerbated by excess lipid ... -
Mobile health technology to promote physical activity in a workplace setting: A mixed methods pilot study in the police force
(University of Exeter Medicine and Health, 4 May 2020)As work roles become more sedentary, new interventions to promote physical activity (PA) and reduce sedentary behaviour (SB) are required. Mobile health (mHealth) technology (including wearable activity monitors and ... -
Developing an Intervention to Support GPs when Communicating with Patients with Emotional Concerns
(University of Exeter College of Medicine and Health, 27 April 2020)One in four people experience mental health problems each year worldwide. General Practitioners (GPs) are the most commonly used provider of mental healthcare in the UK, with up to forty percent of GP consultations involving ... -
VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPY FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF VULVAL DISEASE
(University of Exeter Medical Sciences, 6 April 2020)Vibrational spectroscopic diagnostic techniques have significant potential to improve the care of women with benign, premalignant and malignant vulval diseases by reducing the reliance on traditional biopsy and histopathology. ...