J. May

Publication List Details

Period

1905 - 2009

Number

189

Co-Authors

Cosmological Results from Five Years of 30 GHz CMB Intensity Measurements with the Cosmic Background Imager (2009)

Sievers, J. L., Mason, B. S., Weintraub, L., Achermann, C., Altamirano, P., Bond, J. R., ...

We present final results on the angular power spectrum of total intensity anisotropies in the CMB from the CBI. Our analysis includes all primordial anisotropy data collected between January 2000 and...

Investigation of Breathing Parameters during Odor Perception and Olfactory Imagery (2009)

Kleemann, A.M., Kopietz, R., Albrecht, J., Schöpf, V., Pollatos, O., Schreder, T., ...

Compared with visual and auditory imagery, little is known about olfactory imagery. There is evidence that respiration may be altered by both olfactory perception and olfactory imagery. In order to...

Human-Computer Protocols Extended abstract (2008)

D. J. Duke, P. J. Barnard, D. A. Duce, I. Herman, J. May

We have recently developed an approach to modelling interaction that encompasses not just the device, but also aspects of a cognitive model. This integrated framework, called syndetic modelling, has...

Submillimeter Line Emission from LMC N159W: a Dense, Clumpy PDR in a Low Metallicity Environment (2008)

Pineda, J. L., Mizuno, N., Stutzki, J., Cubick, M., Aravena, M., Bensch, F., ...

Star formation at earlier cosmological times takes place in an interstellar medium with low metallicity. The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is ideally suited to study star formation in such an...

12CO 4-3 and [CI] 1-0 at the centers of NGC 4945 and Circinus (2007)

Hitschfeld, M., Aravena, M., Kramer, C., Bertoldi, F., Stutzki, J., Bensch, F., ...

Studying molecular gas in the central regions of the star burst galaxies NGC4945 and Circinus enables us to characterize the physical conditions and compare them to previous local and high-z studies....

Clumpy photon-dominated regions in Carina. I. [CI] and mid-J CO lines in two 4'x4' fields (2007)

Kramer, C., Cubick, M., Roellig, M., Sun, K., Yonekura, Y., Aravena, M., ...

The Carina region is an excellent astrophysical laboratory for studying the feedback mechanisms of newly born, very massive stars within their natal giant molecular clouds (GMCs) at only 2.35 kpc...

Implications of the Cosmic Background Imager Polarization Data (2007)

Sievers, J. L., Achermann, C., Bond, J. R., Bronfman, L., Bustos, R., Contaldi, C. R., ...

We present new measurements of the power spectra of the E mode of cosmic microwave background (CMB) polarization, the temperature T, the cross-correlation of E and T, and upper limits on the B mode...

Investigations of the wideband spectrum of Higher Order Modes measured on TESLA-style cavities at the FLASH linac. (2007)

Molloy, S, Adolphsen, C, Bane, K, Frisch, J, Li, Z, May, J, ...

Higher Order Modes (HOMs) excited by the passage of the beam through an accelerating cavity depend on the properties of both the cavity and the beam. It is possible, therefore, to draw conclusions on...

Autonomic effects of epidural and intravenous fentanyl (2007)

Larson, M. D., Berry, P. D., May, J., Bjorksten, A., Sessler, D. I.

Background We tested the hypothesis that there is greater suppression of autonomic reflexes during general anaesthesia when fentanyl is administered epidurally than when it is given intravenously. ...

Autonomic effects of epidural and intravenous fentanyl (2007)

Larson, M. D., Berry, P. D., May, J., Bjorksten, A., Sessler, D. I.

Background We tested the hypothesis that there is greater suppression of autonomic reflexes during general anaesthesia when fentanyl is administered epidurally than when it is given intravenously. ...

An interesting nebular object in LDN 288 (2006)

Gyulbudaghian, A. L., May, J.

In this paper the results of multiwavelength investigation of an unusual nebular object SNO 85 are presented. In 2MASS images this object looks like a star with a jet. In DSS2 R image the end of the...

Precision electroweak measurements on the Z resonance (2006)

Schael, S., Barate, R., Brunelière, R., Buskulic, D., De Bonis, I., Décamp, D., ...

We report on the final electroweak measurements performed with data taken at the Z resonance by the experiments operating at the electron-positron colliders SLC and LEP. The data consist of 17...

The BABAR detector (2006)

Aubert, B., Bazan, A., Boucham, A., Boutigny, D., De Bonis, I., Favier, J., ...

BABAR, the detector for the SLAC PEP-II asymmetric e+e- B Factory operating at the upsilon 4S resonance, was designed to allow comprehensive studies of CP-violation in B-meson decays. Charged...

Molecular gas, kinematics, and OB star formation in the spiral arms of the southern Milky Way (2006)

Luna, A., Bronfman, L., Carrasco, L., May, J.

The rotation curve for the fourth Galactic quadrant within the solar circle is derived from the Columbia University - Universidad de Chile CO (J = 1 -> 0) survey of molecular gas. A new sampling, 4...

Molecular gas, kinematics, and OB star formation in the spiral arms of the southern Milky Way (2006)

Luna, A., Bronfman, L., Carrasco, L., May, J.

The rotation curve for the fourth Galactic quadrant within the solar circle is derived from the Columbia University - Universidad de Chile CO (J = 1 -> 0) survey of molecular gas. A new sampling, 4...

Molecular Gas, Kinematics, and OB Star Formation in the Spiral Arms of the Southern Milky Way (2005)

Luna, A., Bronfman, L., Carrasco, L., May, J.

The rotation curve for the IV galactic quadrant, within the solar circle, is derived from the Columbia University - U. de Chile CO(J=1-0) survey of molecular gas. A new sampling, four times denser in...

Day centres for homeless people: spaces of care or fear? (2005)

Johnsen, S., Cloke, P., May, J.

It is now widely argued that the contemporary city is becoming an increasingly hostile environment for homeless people. As basic street survival strategies are criminalized and public space...

Precision Electroweak Measurements on the Z Resonance (2005)

Schael, S, Barate, R, Brunelière, R, Buskulic, Damir, De Bonis, I, Décamp, D, ...

We report on the final electroweak measurements performed with data taken at the Z resonance by the experiments operating at the electron-positron colliders SLC and LEP. The data consist of 17...

Precision Electroweak Measurements on the Z Resonance (2005)

Schael, S, Barate, R, Brunelière, R, Buskulic, Damir, De Bonis, I, Décamp, D, ...

We report on the final electroweak measurements performed with data taken at the Z resonance by the experiments operating at the electron-positron colliders SLC and LEP. The data consist of 17...

Implications of the Cosmic Background Imager Polarization Data (2005)

Sievers, J. L., Achermann, C., Bond, J. R., Bronfman, L., Bustos, R., Contaldi, C. R., ...

We present new measurements of the power spectra of the E-mode of CMB polarization, the temperature T, the cross-correlation of E and T, and upper limits on the B-mode from 2.5 years of dedicated...

Imaginary relish and exquisite torture: The elaborated intrusion theory of desire (2005)

Kavanagh, D.J., Andrade, J., May, J.

The authors argue that human desire involves conscious cognition that has strong affective connotation and is potentially involved in the determination of appetitive behavior rather than being...

Pre-treatment with chloroquine and parasite chloroquine resistance in Ghanaian children with severe malaria (2005)

Evans, J.A., May, J., Tominski, D., Eggelte, T., Marks, F., Abruquah, H.H., ...

Background: Self-medication with anti-malarial drugs is widespread, and chloroquine (CQ) resistance is increasing. The effect of these factors on the incidence and presentation of severe malaria is...

Pre-treatment with chloroquine and parasite chloroquine resistance in Ghanaian children with severe malaria (2005)

Evans, J.A., May, J., Tominski, D., Eggelte, T., Marks, F., Abruquah, H.H., ...

Background: Self-medication with anti-malarial drugs is widespread, and chloroquine (CQ) resistance is increasing. The effect of these factors on the incidence and presentation of severe malaria is...

Exploring ethos? Discourses of 'charity' in the provision of emergency services for homeless people (2005)

Cloke, P., Johnsen, S., May, J.

This paper examines the ethos of organisations providing emergency services for homeless people in Britain. Drawing on extensive surveys of nonstatutory organisations we present a discourse analysis...

Polarization Observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (2004)

Readhead, A. C. S., Myers, S. T., Pearson, T. J., Sievers, J. L., Mason, B. S., Contaldi, C. R., ...

Polarization observations of the cosmic microwave background with the Cosmic Background Imager from September 2002 to May 2004 provide a significant detection of the E-mode polarization and reveal an...

Vela X at 31 GHz (2004)

Hales, A. S., Casassus, S., Alvarez, H., May, J., Bronfman, L., Readhead, A. C., ...

We present observations of the Vela X region at 31 GHz using the Cosmic Background Imager (CBI). We find a strong compact radio source (5.9'x4.1', FWHM) about the Vela pulsar, which we associate with...

Transitory spaces of care: serving homeless people on the street (2004)

Johnsen, S., Cloke, P., May, J.

Within a rapidly expanding body of work exploring the role of hostels and day centres in the accommodation and care of homeless people, very little attention has been paid to the dynamics of the soup...

An information processing view of fringe consciousness (2004)

May, J.

Commentary on: Mangan, B. (2001) Sensation's ghost: the non-sensory "fringe" of consciousness. Psyche, 7(18), October 2001 http://psyche.cs.monash.edu.au/v7/psyche-7-18-mangan.html In posing the...

Paying attention to meaning (2004)

Barnard, P.J., Scott, S., Taylor, J., May, J., Knightly, W.

Several paradigms show that responses to one event compromise responses to a second event for around 500 ms. Such effects are generally attributed to attentional capacity limitations associated with...

Paying attention to meaning (2004)

Barnard, P.J., Scott, S., Taylor, J., May, J., Knightley, W.

Several paradigms show that responses to one event compromise responses to a second event for around 500 ms. Such effects are generally attributed to attentional capacity limitations associated with...

Extended Mosaic Observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (2004)

Readhead, A. C. S., Mason, B. S., Contaldi, C. R., Pearson, T. J., Bond, J. R., Myers, S. T., ...

Two years of microwave background observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (CBI) have been combined to give a sensitive, high resolution angular power spectrum over the range 400 < l < 3500....

Effects of amlodipine and lisinopril on intima-media thickness in previously untreated, elderly hypertensive patients (the ELVERA trial) (2004)

Terpstra, W., May, J., Smit, A., De Graeff, P., Crijns, H.

Objective To compare the effects of the calcium channel blocker amlodipine and the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor lisinopril on intima-media thickness (IMT) in elderly, previously untreated...

Effects of amlodipine and lisinopril on intima-media thickness in previously untreated, elderly hypertensive patients (the ELVERA trial) (2004)

Terpstra, W., May, J., Smit, A., De Graeff, P., Crijns, H.

Objective To compare the effects of the calcium channel blocker amlodipine and the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor lisinopril on intima-media thickness (IMT) in elderly, previously untreated...

Images of desire: Cognitive models of craving (2004)

May, J, Andrade, J, Panabokke, N, Kavanagh, D

Cognitive modelling of phenomena in clinical practice allows the operationalisation of otherwise diffuse descriptive terms such as craving or flashbacks. This supports the empirical investigation of...

Beating the urge: Implications of research into substance-related desires (2004)

Kavanagh, DJ, Andrade, J, May, J

Despite the advent of improved pharmacological treatments to alleviate substance-related desires, psychological approaches will continue to be required. However, the current psychological treatment...

Images of desire: Cognitive models of craving (2004)

May, J, Andrade, J, Panabokke, N, Kavanagh, D

Cognitive modelling of phenomena in clinical practice allows the operationalisation of otherwise diffuse descriptive terms such as craving or flashbacks. This supports the empirical investigation of...

Beating the urge: Implications of research into substance-related desires (2004)

Kavanagh, DJ, Andrade, J, May, J

Despite the advent of improved pharmacological treatments to alleviate substance-related desires, psychological approaches will continue to be required. However, the current psychological treatment...

High mortality of infant bacteraemia clinically indistinguishable from severe malaria (2004)

Evans, J.A., Adusei, A., Timmann, C., May, J., Mack, D., Agbenyega, T., ...

Background: Early recognition of children at highest risk of dying and the targeting of appropriate drug therapy are vital to the improvement of paediatric care in developing countries. This will...

A study of a MICROMEGAS detector with a new readout scheme (2003)

Kane, S., May, J., Miyamoto, J., Shipsey, I.

A new MICROMEGAS detector readout scheme that protects the readout electronics from damage caused by discharge initiated by large gas amplification has been studied. In the new method, the signal is...

An aging study of a MICROMEGAS with GEM preamplification (2003)

Kane, S., May, J., Miyamoto, J., Shipsey, I.

We have conducted the first study of the aging behavior of a MICROMEGAS detector with gas electron multiplier (GEM) preamplification. Because a MICROMEGAS is constructed with minimal insulation and...

Using film cutting in interface design (2003)

May, J., Barnard, P., Dean, M.

It has been suggested that computer interfaces could be made more usable if their designers utilized cinematography techniques, which have evolved to guide the viewer through a narrative despite...

Continuity in cognition (2002)

May, J., Buehner, M.J., Duke, D.

Designing for continuous interaction requires designers to consider the way in which human users can perceive and evaluate an artefact’s observable behaviour, in order to make inferences about its...

Cosmological Parameters from Cosmic Background Imager Observations and Comparisons with BOOMERANG, DASI, and MAXIMA (2002)

Sievers, J. L., Bond, J. R., Cartwright, J. K., Contaldi, C. R., Mason, B. S., Myers, S. T., ...

We report on the cosmological parameters derived from observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (CBI), covering 40 square degrees and the multipole range 300 < l < 3500. The angular scales...

The Anisotropy of the Microwave Background to l = 3500: Deep Field Observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (2002)

Mason, B. S., Pearson, T. J., Readhead, A. C. S., Shepherd, M. C., Sievers, J. L., Udomprasert, P. S., ...

We report measurements of anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background radiation over the multipole range l ~ 200 - 3500 with the Cosmic Background Imager based on deep observations of three fields....

The Anisotropy of the Microwave Background to l = 3500: Mosaic Observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (2002)

Pearson, T. J., Mason, B. S., Readhead, A. C. S., Shepherd, M. C., Sievers, J. L., Udomprasert, P. S., ...

Using the Cosmic Background Imager, a 13-element interferometer array operating in the 26-36 GHz frequency band, we have observed 40 sq deg of sky in three pairs of fields, each ~ 145 x 165 arcmin,...

Australian audit for the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: The first 12 months (2002)

Boult, M., Babidge, Wendy Joy, Anderson, J., Denton, Michael, Fitridge, Robert A., Harris, J., ...

Background: The Australian Safety and Efficacy Register for New Interventional Procedures – Surgical (ASERNIP-S) was contracted by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care to audit the...

Australian audit for the endoluminal repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm: The first 12 months (2002)

Boult, M., Babidge, Wendy Joy, Anderson, J., Denton, Michael, Fitridge, Robert A., Harris, J., ...

Background: The Australian Safety and Efficacy Register for New Interventional Procedures – Surgical (ASERNIP-S) was contracted by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care to audit the...

Effects of visuospatial tasks on desensitization to emotive memories (2001)

Kavanagh, D.J., Freese, S., Andrade, J., May, J.

Objectives: Vivid and intrusive memories of extreme trauma can disrupt a stepwise approach to imaginal exposure. Concurrent tasks that load the visuo-spatial sketchpad (VSSP) of working memory reduce...

Specifying executive representations and processes in number generation tasks (2001)

Scott, S.K., Barnard, P.J., May, J.

The Interacting Cognitive Subsystems framework, ICS (Barnard, 1985) proposes that central executive phenomena can be accounted for by two autonomous subsystems, which process different forms of...

A computerized test of speed of language comprehension unconfounded by literacy. (2001)

Alcock, K. J., May, J., Mwita, C., Robinson, L.

A computerized version of the Silly Sentences task developed for use with children is found to be equivalent to the pencil-and-paper version from the SCOLP test with UK undergraduates, and is usable...

When the central executive lets us down: schemas, attention and load in a generative working memory task (2001)

Barnard, P.J., Scott, S.K., May, J.

Participants were asked to generate a single sequence of numbers in between two bounds. By varying the requested sequence length and way in which the question is posed, this paradigm enables...

A computerized test of speed of language comprehension unconfounded by literacy (2001)

May, J., Alcock, K.J., Robinson, L., Mwita, C.

A computerised version of the Silly Sentences task developed for use with children (Baddeley et al, 1995) is found to be equivalent to the pencil-and-paper version from the SCOLP Test (Baddeley et...

Effects of visuospatial tasks on desensitization to emotive memories (2001)

Kavanagh, DJ, Freese, S, Andrade, J, May, J

Objectives. Intrusive memories of extreme trauma can disrupt a stepwise approach to imaginal exposure. Concurrent tasks that load the visuospatial sketchpad (VSSP) of working memory reduce the...

Effects of visuospatial tasks on desensitization to emotive memories (2001)

Kavanagh, DJ, Freese, S, Andrade, J, May, J

Objectives. Intrusive memories of extreme trauma can disrupt a stepwise approach to imaginal exposure. Concurrent tasks that load the visuospatial sketchpad (VSSP) of working memory reduce the...

First Intrinsic Anisotropy Observations with the Cosmic Background Imager (2000)

Padin, S., Cartwright, J. K., Mason, B. S., Pearson, T. J., Readhead, A. C. S., Shepherd, M. C., ...

We present the first results of observations of the intrinsic anisotropy of the cosmic microwave background radiation with the Cosmic Background Imager from a site at 5080 m altitude in northern...

Perceptual principles and computer graphics (2000)

May, J.

Now that technology allows us to present photorealistic animations of scenically lit objects acting in realtime, the problem of computer graphics has changed fi om making displays recognisable, to...

The radial distribution of OB star formation in the Galaxy (2000)

Bronfman, L., Casassus, S., May, J.

We present the azimuthally averaged radial distribution of 748 regions of OB star formation in the whole galactic disk, based on our previous CS(2-1) survey of UC H II regions. Embedded massive stars...

Systems, interactions and macrotheory (2000)

Barnard, P., May, J., Duke, D., Duce, D.

A significant proportion of early HCI research was guided by one very clear vision: that the existing theory base in psychology and cognitive science could be developed to yield engineering tools for...

Measurement of the Z Resonance Parameters at LEP (2000)

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the \Aleph\ detector at L EP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Measurement of the Z Resonance Parameters at LEP (2000)

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the \Aleph\ detector at L EP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Measurement of the Z Resonance Parameters at LEP (2000)

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the \Aleph\ detector at L EP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Measurement of the Z resonance parameters at LEP (2000)

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J.P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the ALEPII detector at LEP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Comparison of cation-adjusted Mueller-Hinton broth with Iso-Sensitest broth for the NCCLS broth microdilution method (2000)

Koeth, L. M., King, A., Knight, H., May, J., Miller, L. A., Phillips, I., ...

Comparison of MIC results obtained in different parts of the world is currently difficult because of variations in methods. In this study, cation-adjusted Mueller–Hinton broth, the...

Time-kill studies of tea tree oils on clinical isolates (2000)

May, J., Chan, C. H., King, A., Williams, L., French, G. L.

Tea tree oil has recently emerged as an effective topical antimicrobial agent active against a wide range of organisms. Tea tree oil may have a clinical application in both the hospital and...

The luminosity function of galactic ultra-compact HII regions and the IMF for massive stars (1999)

Casassus, S., Bronfman, L., May, J.

The population of newly formed massive stars, while still embedded in their parent molecular clouds, is studied on the galactic disk scale. We analyse the luminosity function of IRAS point-like...

Measurement of the Z Resonance Parameters at LEP (1999)

Barate, R, Décamp, D, Ghez, P, Goy, C, Lees, J P, Lucotte, A, ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the \Aleph\ detector at L EP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Two-year follow-up study to evaluate the reduction of left ventricular mass and diastolic function in mild to moderate diastolic hypertensive patients (1998)

Beltman, F., Heesen, W., Smit, A., May, J., De Graeff, P., Havinga, T., ...

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of two antihypertensive agents, amlodipine and lisinopril, on left ventricular mass and diastolic filling in patients from primary care centers with mild to moderate...

Two-year follow-up study to evaluate the reduction of left ventricular mass and diastolic function in mild to moderate diastolic hypertensive patients (1998)

Beltman, F., Heesen, W., Smit, A., May, J., De Graeff, P., Havinga, T., ...

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of two antihypertensive agents, amlodipine and lisinopril, on left ventricular mass and diastolic filling in patients from primary care centers with mild to moderate...

Search for the weak decay of an H dibaryon (1996)

Belz, J E, Cousins, R D, Diwan, M V, Eckhause, M, Ecklund, K M, Hancock, A D, ...

We have searched for a neutral H dibaryon decaying via H\rightarrow\Lambda n and H\rightarrow\Sigma^0 n. Our search has yielded two candidate events from which we set an upper limit on the H...

Systematic development of the human interface (1995)

D. J. Duke, P. J. Barnard, J. May, D. A. Duce

The problem of developing software to meet precise specifications has lead to the development of mathematical notations for expressing and reasoning about the behaviour of a required or extant...

A user oriented programming language (1965)

Klerer, M., May, J.

An initial version of an operational software–hardware system for the purpose of facilitating the programming and analysis of well-formulated problems is summarized. A modified Flexowriter is used...

Measurement of the Z resonance parameters at LEP

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J.P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the ALEPII detector at LEP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Measurement of the Z resonance parameters at LEP

Barate, R., Decamp, D., Ghez, P., Goy, C., Lees, J.P., Lucotte, A., ...

The properties of the Z resonance are measured from the analysis of 4.5 million Z decays into fermion pairs collected with the ALEPII detector at LEP. The data are consistent with lepton...

Effects of visuospatial tasks on desensitization to emotive memories

Kavanagh, DJ, Freese, S, Andrade, J, May, J

Objectives. Intrusive memories of extreme trauma can disrupt a stepwise approach to imaginal exposure. Concurrent tasks that load the visuospatial sketchpad (VSSP) of working memory reduce the...

Images of desire: Cognitive models of craving

May, J, Andrade, J, Panabokke, N, Kavanagh, D

Cognitive modelling of phenomena in clinical practice allows the operationalisation of otherwise diffuse descriptive terms such as craving or flashbacks. This supports the empirical investigation of...

Beating the urge: Implications of research into substance-related desires

Kavanagh, DJ, Andrade, J, May, J

Despite the advent of improved pharmacological treatments to alleviate substance-related desires, psychological approaches will continue to be required. However, the current psychological treatment...

Imaginary relish and exquisite torture: The elaborated intrusion theory of desire

Kavanagh, DJ, Andrade, J, May, J

The authors argue that human desire involves conscious cognition that has strong affective connotation and is potentially involved in the determination of appetitive behavior rather than being...

Spiral computed tomography and operative staging of gastric carcinoma: a comparison with histopathological staging

Davies, J, Chalmers, A, Sue-Ling, H, May, J, Miller, G, Martin, I, ...

a Academic Unit of Surgery, The Centre for Digestive Diseases, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK, b Department of Radiology

Noise levels within the ear and post-nasal space in neonates in intensive care

Surenthiran, S, Wilbraham, K, May, J, Chant, T, Emmerson, A, Newton, V

Background: Noise exposure in neonatal units has long been suspected of being a cause of hearing loss associated with such units. The noise intensity to which the neonate is exposed varies with the...

Antimicrobial defence mechanisms of the human parotid duct

Kutta, H, May, J, Jaehne, M, Münscher, A, Paulsen, F P

The parotid duct transports saliva from the gland into the oral cavity. However, its immune response properties, along with the secretion and moistening principles of the duct, have not yet been...

Effect of oxygen tension on human peripheral blood leukocytes: lysosomal enzyme release and metabolic responses during phagocytosis

Skosey, JL, Chow, DC, Nusinow, S, May, J, Gestautas, V, Niwa, Y

We found that nonlethal lysosomal enzyme release from human peripheral blood leukocytes during phagocytosis of opsonized zymosan in vitro was modified by the oxygen tension under which the cells were...

An entropy approach to the scaling of ordinal categorical data

T. Jefferson, J. May, N. Ravi

ordinal categorical data, entropy, minimum discrimination information, scaling, convex programming,

Efaproxiral red blood cell concentration predicts efficacy in patients with brain metastases

Stea, B, Shaw, E, Pintér, T, Hackman, J, Craig, M, May, J, ...

Efaproxiral (Efaproxyn™, RSR13), a synthetic allosteric modifier of haemoglobin (Hb), decreases Hb-oxygen (O2) binding affinity and enhances oxygenation of hypoxic tumours during radiation therapy....