J. Adams

Publication List Details

Period

1873 - 2009

Number

44

Co-Authors

Fabric-based strain sensors for measuring movement in wearable telemonitoring applications (2009)

Metcalf, C., Collie, C., Cranny, A., Hallett, G., James, C., Adams, J., ...

This paper summarises preliminary work comparing conductive yarns, knitting structures and yarn compositions in order to integrate smart sensor strips into a surrounding garment as a kinematic...

Quantifying the effectiveness of silver ring splints to correct swan-neck deformity (2009)

Metcalf, C.D., Spicka, C., Adams, J., MacLeod, C.

Swan-neck deformity is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis affecting the fingers. It can be classified by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and flexion of the distal...

Effect of silver ring splints on hand dexterity and grip strength in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: an observational pilot study (2009)

Spicka, C., Macleod, C., Adams, J., Metcalf, C.D.

Background. Deformities of the proximal interphalangeal joints (PIPJ) of the hand are common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Three-point ring splints are one of several conservative options...

Kava Anxiety Depression Spectrum Study (KADSS) : a mixed methods RCT using an aqueous extract of Piper methysticum (2009)

Sarris, J., Kavanagh, D. J., Adams, J., Bone, K., Byrne, G.

Objectives: To report on the design, significance and potential impacts of the first documented human clinical trial assessing the anxiolytic and thymoleptic efficacy of an aqueous monoextract of...

Kava Anxiety Depression Spectrum Study (KADSS) : a mixed methods RCT using an aqueous extract of Piper methysticum (2009)

Sarris, J., Kavanagh, D. J., Adams, J., Bone, K., Byrne, G.

Objectives: To report on the design, significance and potential impacts of the first documented human clinical trial assessing the anxiolytic and thymoleptic efficacy of an aqueous monoextract of...

The clinical effectiveness of static resting splints in early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial (2008)

Adams, J., Burridge, J., Mullee, M., Hammond, A., Cooper, C.

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of static resting splints in early RA. Methods. A multicentre, randomized, trial was conducted. Patients (n = 120) received either static resting splints...

SOLAR ENERGETIC PARTICLE SPECTRUM ON 2006 DECEMBER 13 DETERMINED BY IceTop (2008)

Abbasi, R, Ackermann, M, Adams, J, Descamps, Freija, Ryckbosch, Dirk, Van Overloop, Arne

On 2006 December 13 the IceTop air shower array at the South Pole detected a major solar particle event. By numerically simulating the response of the IceTop tanks, which are thick Cerenkov detectors...

The determinants of change in patella cartilage volume--a cohort study of healthy middle-aged women (2008)

Wijayaratne, S. P., Teichtahl, A. J., Wluka, A. E., Hanna, F., Bell, R., Davis, S. R., ...

Objectives. Although cartilage loss occurs with advancing age and is a hallmark of OA, the factors that affect cartilage change are not well established. The aim of this study was to explore the...

The clinical effectiveness of static resting splints in early rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled trial (2008)

Adams, J., Burridge, J., Mullee, M., Hammond, A., Cooper, C.

Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of static resting splints in early RA. Methods. A multicentre, randomized, trial was conducted. Patients (n = 120) received either static resting splints...

Limits on the high-energy gamma and neutrino fluxes from the SGR 1806-20 giant flare of 27 December 2004 with the AMANDA-II detector (2006)

Ackermann, M, Adams, J, Ahrens, J, Andeen, K, Atlee, D W, ...

On 27 December 2004, a giant gamma flare from the Soft Gamma-Ray Repeater 1806-20 saturated many satellite gamma-ray detectors, being the brightest transient event ever observed in the Galaxy....

Topical and oral CAM in acne: a review of the empirical evidence and a consideration of its context (2006)

Magin, P. J., Adams, J., Pond, C. D., Smith, W.

Introduction: Acne is one of the commonest diseases to afflict humanity. Anecdotally, the use of CAM in acne is widespread. In this review the empirical evidence for the efficacy of CAM modalities is...

The response of general practitioners to the threat of violence in their practices: results from a qualitative study (2006)

Magin, P., Adams, J., Ireland, M., Joy, E., Heaney, S., Darab, S.

Background: Violence directed towards GPs has been recognized as a significant problem in the UK. In Australian urban general practice, no study has previously examined this topic. Objective: The...

Removing the health domain from the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004--effect on measured inequalities in census measure of health (2006)

Adams, J., White, M.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2004 is a summary measure of area-level deprivation in England that combines weighted scores in seven deprivation domains. IMD 2004 is used extensively by...

The response of general practitioners to the threat of violence in their practices: results from a qualitative study (2006)

Magin, P., Adams, J., Ireland, M., Joy, E., Heaney, S., Darab, S.

Background. Violence directed towards GPs has been recognized as a significant problem in the UK. In Australian urban general practice, no study has previously examined this topic. Objective. The...

The response of general practitioners to the threat of violence in their practices: results from a qualitative study (2006)

Magin, P, Adams, J, Ireland, M, Joy, E, Heaney, S, Darab, S

Background. Violence directed towards GPs has been recognized as a significant problem in the UK. In Australian urban general practice, no study has previously examined this topic. Objective. The...

Removing the health domain from the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004--effect on measured inequalities in census measure of health (2006)

Adams, J., White, M.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2004 is a summary measure of area-level deprivation in England that combines weighted scores in seven deprivation domains. IMD 2004 is used extensively by...

Org 25969 (sugammadex), a selective relaxant binding agent for antagonism of prolonged rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block (2006)

Shields, M., Giovannelli, M., Mirakhur, R. K., Moppett, I., Adams, J., Hermens, Y.

Background. Org 25969 is a cyclodextrin compound designed to reverse a rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block. The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy, dose–response relation and safety...

Removing the health domain from the Index of Multiple Deprivation 2004--effect on measured inequalities in census measure of health (2006)

Adams, J., White, M.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) 2004 is a summary measure of area-level deprivation in England that combines weighted scores in seven deprivation domains. IMD 2004 is used extensively by...

The response of general practitioners to the threat of violence in their practices: results from a qualitative study (2006)

Magin, P., Adams, J., Ireland, M., Joy, E., Heaney, S., Darab, S.

Background. Violence directed towards GPs has been recognized as a significant problem in the UK. In Australian urban general practice, no study has previously examined this topic. Objective. The...

How accurate are Townsend Deprivation Scores as predictors of self-reported health? A comparison with individual level data (2005)

Adams, J., Ryan, V., White, M.

Objectives To determine the accuracy of area based Townsend Deprivation Scores (TDSs) as proxies for individual level deprivation and to compare the ability of TDSs and individual level measures of...

Why don't stage-based activity promotion interventions work? (2005)

Adams, J., White, M.

Despite the well-described benefits of regular physical activity, around 70% of adults in the UK fail to meet current activity recommendations. Interventions based on the Transtheoretical, or Stages...

How accurate are Townsend Deprivation Scores as predictors of self-reported health? A comparison with individual level data (2004)

Adams, J., Ryan, V., White, M.

Objectives To determine the accuracy of area based Townsend Deprivation Scores (TDSs) as proxies for individual level deprivation and to compare the ability of TDSs and individual level measures of...

Ablation of post-surgical intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia. Predilection target sites and mapping approach (2002)

Van Rensburg, H, Adams, J

BACKGROUND: Atrial arrhythmias are a frequent complication of atrial surgery. The location of these tachycardias is very diverse due to the individual difference in the original anatomy, surgical...

Improving risk assessment: Hip geometry, bone mineral distribution and bone strength in hip fracture cases and controls. The EPOS study (2002)

Kroger, H, Martin, A, Pols, HAP, Lorenc, R, Nijs, J, ...

Hip geometry and bone mineral density (BMD) have previously been shown to relate independently to hip fracture risk. Our objective was to determine by how much hip geometric data improved the...

Ablation of post-surgical intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia. Predilection target sites and mapping approach (2002)

Anné, W., Van Rensburg, H., Adams, J., Ector, H., Heidbüchel, H.

Background Atrial arrhythmias are a frequent complication of atrial surgery. The location of these tachycardias is very diverse due to the individual difference in the original anatomy, surgical...

Right atrial angiographic evaluation of the posterior isthmus: relevance for ablation of typical atrial flutter (2000)

Van Rensburg, H, Adams, J

BACKGROUND:Gaining anatomic information about the posterior isthmus is not generally part of flutter ablation procedures. We postulated that right atrial (RA) angiography could rationalize the...

Use of only a regular diagnostic His-bundle catheter for both fast and reproducible "para-Hisian pacing" and stable right ventricular pacing (1997)

Adams, J

INTRODUCTION: Para-Hisian pacing, i.e., pacing the anteroseptal right ventricle (RV) with or without direct capture of the His bundle (HB), allows the differentiation of VA conduction over the AV...

Combined luteinizing hormone releasing hormone analogue and exogenous gonadotrophins for the treatment of infertility associated with polycystic ovaries (1990)

Homburg, R., Eshel, A., Kilborn, J., Adams, J., Jacobs, H.S.

This study was designed to compare the results of treatment with, firstly, exogenous gonadotrophins, with (57 cycles) and without (65 cycles) pretreatment with a superactive analogue of luteinizing...

A systematic review of the role of human papilloma virus (HPV) testing within a cervical screening programme: summary and conclusions

Cuzick, J, Sasieni, P, Davies, P, Adams, J, Normand, C, Frater, A, ...

A systematic review of the available evidence on the role of HPV testing in cervical screening has been published by the Health Technology Assessment Committee of the UK Department of Health. The...

The prognostic influence of bcl-2 in malignant glioma

McDonald, F E, Ironside, J W, Gregor, A, Wyatt, B, Stewart, M, Rye, R, ...

The bcl-2 gene is one of a complex group of genes which control programmed cell death. Bcl-2 acts to extend cell survival by blocking apoptosis, and thereby may influence tumour prognosis. This study...