Publications by authors named "T Falconer Hall"

Context: Nontraumatic shoulder pain (NSP) is common in volleyball, affecting performance and well-being. It is more prevalent in female players. Previous studies lack comprehensive assessments of shoulder pain that consider multiple factors, including range of motion, muscle strength, joint position sense, dynamic stability, and volleyball-specific mechanics.

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Background: Significant disparities in Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonisation and neonatal disease rates have been documented across different geographical regions. For example, Bangladesh reports notably lower rates compared to the United Kingdom (UK) and Malawi. This study investigates whether this epidemiological variability correlates with the immune response to GBS in these regions.

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The role of myeloid cells in tumor immunity is multifaceted. While dendritic cells support T cell-mediated tumor control, the highly heterogenous populations of macrophages, neutrophils, and immature myeloid cells were generally considered immunosuppressive. This view has led to effective therapies reinvigorating tumor-reactive T cells; however, targeting the immunosuppressive effects of macrophages and neutrophils to boost the cancer immunity cycle was clinically less successful.

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Objectives: Fall-related injuries occur at a similar prevalence rate in middle-aged and older adults and may increase concerns about falling and future falls. No research to date has examined how experiences of falls and related concerns, differ between middle-aged and older fallers. This study aimed to address this using qualitative interviews.

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