Publications by authors named "J M Nicholls"
Objective: To explore how women appreciated the risks discussed within the consent process for planned caesarean section (CS).
Design: Exploratory qualitative interview study.
Setting: NHS Teaching Hospital in Central London.
Article Synopsis
- The article describes the creation of the first ultrasound system for continuous monitoring of brain tissue pulsations (BTPs) using transcranial Doppler (TCD) technology.
- A lightweight, wearable probe called Transcranial Tissue Doppler (TCTD) was developed to measure tissue motion and was tested successfully with existing TCD hardware.
- The new system, Brain Tissue Velocimetry (Brain TV), can capture BTP data in real-time alongside other vital physiological measurements and shows potential for clinical assessment in healthy and stroke patients.
Deciding whether to transfer a non-euploid embryo presents a challenge for both individuals and clinicians involved in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) with preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). The uncertainty surrounding clinical outcomes and long-term effects complicates this decision, and there is limited research on the factors that influence individuals' experiences during this decision-making process. An online survey was utilized to gather data on elements influencing the decision-making process.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has been available in Wales since 2017. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic impacted UK sexual health services, leading to a reduction in service provision. There is a lack of research on the experiences of PrEP users during this time.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTicks are important medical and veterinary parasites that represent a substantial health threat to humans, companion animals, and livestock. Ixodiphagus wasps (Hymenoptera; Encyrtidae) are known endoparasitoids of ixodid (hard) and argasid (soft) ticks, with potential utility as natural biocontrol agents. Two species, Ixodiphagus brunneus and Ixodiphagus mysorensis, are previously recorded from Australia, however, the genus lacks formal revisionary work in Australia, and the validity and host ranges of these species remain uncertain.
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