Publications by authors named "A F Hilton"
Southern shagbark hickory (Carya carolinae-septentrionalis) is one of several deciduous trees in the family Juglandaceae and genus Carya that are native to North America. Southern shagbark hickory has a restricted distribution to the Southeast U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Research in adults suggests that altitude impacts the restorative properties of sleep and increases risk for mental health concerns. The aim of this study was to extend this research to an adolescent sample to examine how living at altitude may be associated with greater sleep need and mental health symptoms during a period of the life-span when risk for insufficient sleep and mental health difficulties is high.
Methods: Data were collected from 105 adolescents aged 10-17 years residing at moderate-high altitudes.
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- Acute leukaemias (AL) are severe blood cancers that can be treated with intensive chemotherapy, but this also increases the risk of serious infections, particularly invasive fungal infections (IFIs), due to low white blood cell counts (neutropenia).
- Current guidelines suggest using antifungal agents as a preventive measure in high-risk patients, but there's a significant issue of overprescribing these medications. Biomarkers like galactomannan and β-D-glucan could improve the diagnosis of IFIs when used together rather than separately.
- The BioDriveAFS study is a large clinical trial involving 404 participants that will compare a biomarker-based antifungal management strategy to traditional antifungal prophyl
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), a downward descent of the vagina and/or uterus through the vaginal canal, is a prevalent condition affecting up to 40% of women. Several risk factors of POP have been identified, including childbirth, connective tissue defects, and chronic intra-abdominal pressure; however, the underlying etiologies of POP development are not fully understood, leading to a high burden on patients and the healthcare systems. The uterosacral ligaments are key support structures of the uterus and upper vagina.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The principle of epistemic justice (EJ) recognises the need for a person's voice to be both heard (testimonial) and understood (hermeneutic) in the generation of meaning. Funding bodies now require all research to have embedded patient and public involvement (PPI) - an active partnership between patients, carers, and the public with researchers, which influences and shapes research.
Aim: Current PPI initiatives potentially enable testimonial justice - ensuring voices are heard.