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DNA barcodes for biosecurity: invasive species identification by Armstrong, K.F, Ball, S.L

“…Biosecurity encompasses protecting against any risk through ‘biological harm’, not least being the economic impact from the spread of pest insects. Molecular…”
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The extent and nature of need for mealtime support among adults with intellectual disabilities by Ball, S. L., Panter, S. G., Redley, M., Proctor, C.-A., Byrne, K., Clare, I. C. H., Holland, A. J.

“…Background  For many adults with an intellectual disability (ID), mealtimes carry significant health risks. While research and allied clinical guidance has…”
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Theoretical exploration of the neural bases of behavioural disinhibition, apathy and executive dysfunction in preclinical Alzheimer's disease in people with Down's syndrome: potential involvement of multiple frontal-subcortical neuronal circuits by Ball, S. L., Holland, A. J., Watson, P. C., Huppert, F. A.

“…Background  Recent research has suggested a specific impairment in frontal‐lobe functioning in the preclinical stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in people…”
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The use of phenol as a topical anaesthetic for the tympanic membrane by Ball, S.L.

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The modified CAMDEX informant interview is a valid and reliable tool for use in the diagnosis of dementia in adults with Down's syndrome by Ball, S. L., Holland, A. J., Huppert, F. A., Treppner, P., Watson, P., Hon, J.

“…Background  Dementia because of Alzheimer's disease (AD) commonly affects older adults with Down's syndrome (DS). Methods are needed, with established…”
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Spill-over of pest control and pollination services into arable crops by Woodcock, B.A, Bullock, J.M, McCracken, M., Chapman, R.E, Ball, S.L, Edwards, M.E, Nowakowski, M., Pywell, R.F

“…•Natural pest control of wheat aphids is enhanced near flower field margins.•Natural pest control declines with distance from the crop edge.•Oilseed rape yield…”
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Age-Related Changes in Plasma Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels in Adults with Down's Syndrome and the Risk of Dementia by Landt, J., Ball, S. L., Holland, A. J., Hon, J., Owen, A., Treppner, P., Herbert, J.

“…People with Down’s syndrome (DS) are at high risk of developing early onset dementia. Recent studies suggest a link between age‐related decreases in…”
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Functional symptoms in dermatology: Part 1 by Ball, S. L., Howes, C., Affleck, A. G.

“…Functional – or somatoform – symptoms are those that arise with no proven organic pathology. Also known as ‘medically unexplained’ symptoms, they can present…”
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Functional symptoms in dermatology: Part 2 by Ball, S.L., Howes, C., Affleck, A.G.

“…Functional disorders within dermatology present as various constellations of skin symptoms, but without evidence of organic pathology. Examples can include…”
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Infantile pemphigoid treated without oral corticosteroids by Farrugia, M. E., Ball, S. L., Tidman, M. J.

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Pharyngeal angiosarcoma following multimodal treatment for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma by Ball, S L, Kwong, F N K, Young, F, Robson, A K

“…It is well established that angiosarcoma can develop following radiotherapy. We present an unusual case of angiosarcoma of the pharynx that developed three…”
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Expression and immunolocalisation of antimicrobial peptides within human palatine tonsils by Ball, S L, Siou, G P, Wilson, J A, Howard, A, Hirst, B H, Hall, J

“…Recurrent acute tonsillitis is one of the most frequent ENT referrals, yet its pathogenesis remains poorly understood, and tonsillectomy still costs the…”
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A review of periorbital cellulitis guidelines in Fifty‐One Acute Admitting Units in the United Kingdom by Okonkwo, A. C. O., Powell, S., Carrie, S., Ball, S. L.

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Predator--Induced Life History Changes: Antipredator Behavior Costs or Facultative Life History Shifts? by Ball, Shelley L., Baker, Robert L.

“…We used laboratory experiments to show that the nonlethal presence of pumpkinseed sunfish (Lepomis gibbosus) results in smaller size at emergence, decreased…”
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Device for filamentous fungi growth monitoring using the multimodal frequency response of cantilevers by Maloney, N, Lukacs, G, Ball, S L, Hegner, M

“…Filamentous fungi cause opportunistic infections in hospital patients. A fast assay to detect viable spores is of great interest. We present a device that is…”
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Biological identifications through DNA barcodes by Hebert, Paul D. N., Cywinska, Alina, Ball, Shelley L., deWaard, Jeremy R.

“…oxidase I (COI) can serve as the core of a global bioidentification system for animals. First, we demonstrate that COI profiles, derived from the low–density…”
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Successful cotransplantation of intact sheets of fetal retina with retinal pigment epithelium by Aramant, RB, Seiler, MJ, Ball, SL

“…Many retinal diseases, such as macular degeneration, affect both retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and photoreceptors. Therefore, retinal repair may require…”
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Size matters: Body size determines functional responses of ground beetle interactions by Ball, S.L., Woodcock, B.A., Potts, S.G., Heard, M.S.

“…Understanding patterns in predator:prey systems and the mechanisms that underlie trophic interactions provides a basis for predicting community structure and…”
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Prognostic models for identifying adults with intellectual disabilities and mealtime support needs who are at greatest risk of respiratory infection and emergency hospitalisation by Perez, C. M., Wagner, A. P., Ball, S. L., White, S. R., Clare, I. C. H., Holland, A. J., Redley, M.

“…Background Among adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), problems with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS), and an associated need for mealtime support,…”
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The incidence of healthcare use, ill health and mortality in adults with intellectual disabilities and mealtime support needs by Perez, C. M., Ball, S. L., Wagner, A. P., Clare, I. C. H., Holland, A. J., Redley, M.

“…Background Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience a wide range of eating, drinking and/or swallowing (EDS) problems, for which they receive…”
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