Institute of Medical Education: Recent submissions
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The Use of Acellular Dermal Matrices in Breast Reconstruction
(University of Exeter Medicine, 28 June 2021)Introduction The use of the Acellular Dermal matrix (ADM) has become widespread in implant based breast reconstruction, with new methods and applications being found each year. Evaluation of complications, cost and outcomes ... -
Blood Pressure, Co-morbidities & Outcomes in Older Populations
(University of Exeter Epidemiology, 28 June 2021)Hypertension is the most common chronic disease, with a global diagnosed prevalence of 70% by age seventy. Blood Pressure (BP) measures systemic arterial pressure and tends to increase with age from middle into older age. ... -
Functional characterisation of neurovascular components in physiological and pathological conditions
(University of Exeter Medical School, 24 May 2021)Pericytes, which are embedded in the basement membrane of the capillary wall, play important roles in many processes in the brain including blood brain barrier maintenance and angiogenesis. However, there is considerable ... -
Examining epigenetic variation in the brain in mental illness
(University of Exeter College of Medicine and Health, 21 June 2021)Mental health represents one of the most significant and increasing burdens to global public health. Depression and schizophrenia, among other mental illnesses, constitute strong risk factors for suicidality which results ... -
Radiographer advanced and consultant practice and community diagnostic hubs – a vision for the future
(Elsevier / College of Radiographers, 10 June 2021)Objectives This article combines a brief narrative review of the Richards Report with an overview of current radiographer advanced and consultant clinical practice (ACCP) to provide suggestions for future ACCP within ...