University of Leeds

Scoping review of clinical, laboratory, histopathological and imaging predictors of relapse in adults with biopsy or temporal artery ultrasound confirmed giant cell arteritis on standard therapy with glucocorticoids alone or in combination with biologics

Abstract Objective This scoping literature review aims to summarise current evidence on clinical, laboratory, histopathological and imaging predictors of relapse in adults with biopsy or imaging confirmed giant cell arteritis. Methods A comprehensive search of OVID MEDLINE(R)ALL...

Barriers and facilitators to implementing the European code of cancer practice in a rural and coastal setting: a qualitative study

Abstract Purpose The European Code of Cancer Practice (ECCP) is a patient-centred framework for good clinical cancer practice, to improve outcomes for all of Europe’s patients [1]. Given challenges with applications to rural regions, the study aimed to explore the barriers and fa...

Development and Validation of the Melanoma Cancer Awareness Measure

<ns5:p>Background In the UK, the time taken to recognise a melanoma symptom and seek medical attention is the third longest of all cancers. There is no validated measure to assess public awareness of melanoma. We aimed to develop and validate a reliable Melanoma Cancer Awareness...

Head Acceleration Event Probabilities During Standardised Contact Drills in Academy Men's Rugby League

ABSTRACT This study investigated head acceleration event (HAE) probabilities between common contact‐drills in rugby league. Fifteen professional male academy players participated in three training sessions, completing standardised contact‐drills while wearing custom‐fitted iMGs,...

Glacier surges on James Ross Island, Antarctica, and their relationship with climate

Abstract. Although the Antarctic Peninsula has a similar climate to that of other regions hosting surge-type glaciers, only one glacier surge has been previously observed in this region. We examined ice surface velocity, elevation and terminus position changes of Antarctic Penins...

The Supply chain Health INitiative Evaluation (SHINE) study protocol: evaluating health and wellbeing services delivered through the supply chain

Abstract Background While three-quarters of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) provide some form of health and safety training to their employees, more comprehensive health and wellbeing services (HWS), including health prevention and occupational health activities are not...

The importance of spatial structure in biology

Abstract Living things are highly complex and organised. This is often taken as an objection to reductionism and a point in favour of organicist views, which argue for the central role of the organism in all biological explanations. This paper argues that biological organisation...

Dissent enhances the credibility of groups of Bayesian conformist decision-makers

When making a decision, individuals use their private information to evaluate the available options. In a group, they can also learn from other group members' choices, which partially reveal their own private information. Bayesian estimation provides tools for modelling decisions...

Modelling the effects of travel time use on mode choice and the value of travel time savings: tackling self-selection and endogeneity bias

Preferences for travel-based activities may lead individuals to choose travel modes that best accommodate activity needs. In theory, “passengerised” modes, such as public transport and automated vehicles (AVs), could become the preferred travel options, as they enable a wider ran...

The pivotal role of the food service industry in alleviating urban segregation and boosting city vitality

Abstract Urban segregation challenges the sustainable and inclusive development of cities, yet little is known about how to address it effectively. This study examines how restaurants in Chengdu, China, a city renowned for its vibrant food culture, shape social interactions in da...

Effect of non-nutritive sweetened beverages versus water on body weight: long-term results of a randomised controlled trial

Abstract The aim of this study was to provide robust evidence on the long-term use of non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) beverages on weight management, by comparing NNS beverages and water during 1 year of assisted weight management followed by a voluntary, unassisted 1-year extensio...

Reduced Complexity Model Intercomparison Project phase 3: experimental protocol for coordinated constraining and evaluation of reduced-complexity models

Abstract. Reduced-Complexity Models (RCMs) are a critical tool for synthesising climate science knowledge and providing climate projections for a wide range of emissions scenarios. The Reduced-Complexity Model Intercomparison Project (RCMIP) provides a framework for the coordinat...

The Cambrian Magmatic Evolution in the Damara Belt, Namibia: Constraints from Garnet-Bearing Granites

Abstract Garnet is a petrogenetic key indicator, common in igneous and medium- to high-pressure metamorphic rocks. It provides valuable constraints for pressure–temperature–time paths in orogenic belts and offers insight into magma generation, evolution, and crystallization. To i...

Back to the Future of qEEG: Lifespan Normative Modeling of Spectral Ratios and Functional Indices with Potential Applications to Therapeutic Monitoring

Quantitative EEG (qEEG) provides objective, millisecond-resolution measures of brain dynamics. Despite decades of methodological advances, clinically relevant derived indices-spectral power ratios, cognitive-emotional state markers, and physiological parameters-are typically repo...