Awareness of memory functioning, autobiographical memory and identity in early-stage dementia.

Sense of identity is thought to be closely related to autobiographical memory. Theoretical models of awareness suggest that both may also be related to level of awareness of memory functioning among people with early-stage dementia. This study explores the relationships between autobiographical memory, identity and awareness in early-stage dementia.

Haemophilus influenzae induces neutrophil necrosis: a role in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Noncapsulate Haemophilus influenzae is commonly found in the airways of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), both during stable disease and during exacerbations. Neutrophils are also found in large numbers in sputum from patients with COPD, which also contains released neutrophil products such as elastase. Why H.

Involving users in the design and usability evaluation of a clinical decision support system.

Aim: To design and evaluate a clinical decision support system (CDSS) to support cardiovascular risk prevention in type 2 diabetes.

Methods: A preliminary requirements specification and three prototype CDSS interface designs were developed. Seven patients and seven clinicians conducted 'usability tests' on five different task scenarios with the CDSS prototypes to test its effectiveness, efficiency and 'user-friendliness'.