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Do psychological factors influence recovery from complex regional pain syndrome type 1? A prospective study by Bean, Debbie J., Johnson, Malcolm H., Heiss-Dunlop, Wolfgang, Lee, Arier C., Kydd, Robert R.

“…Previous studies have shown that the outcomes of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) vary significantly between patients, but few studies have identified…”
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Relationships Between Psychological Factors, Pain, and Disability in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Low Back Pain by Bean, Debbie J, Johnson, Malcolm H, Kydd, Robert R

“…OBJECTIVE:Cognitive and emotional factors are known to influence peoplesʼ pain experiences in many conditions, including low back pain. However, in complex…”
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Effects of β2-agonists on resident and infiltrating inflammatory cells by Johnson, Malcolm

“…β2-adrenergic receptors are present on inflammatory cells such as mast cells, monocytes, eosinophils, T-lymphocytes, and neutrophils implicated in the…”
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Evaluating Commonalities Across Medically Unexplained Symptoms by Guo, Dan, Kleinstäuber, Maria, Johnson, Malcolm Henry, Sundram, Frederick

“…This commentary presents commonalities in medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) across multiple organ systems, including symptoms, aetiological mechanisms,…”
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The outcome of complex regional pain syndrome type 1: a systematic review by Bean, Debbie J, Johnson, Malcolm H, Kydd, Robert R

“…The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the outcome of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type 1. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO for…”
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The benefits of Q + PPGIS for coupled human-natural systems research: A systematic review by Johnson, Malcolm S., Adams, Vanessa M., Byrne, Jason, Harris, Rebecca M. B.

“…Managing complex problems in socio-ecological systems (SES) requires innovative approaches, which account for multiple scales, large datasets, and diverse…”
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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Banded Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass for Diabetes and Obesity: a Prospective Randomised Double-Blind Trial by Murphy, Rinki, Clarke, Michael G., Evennett, Nicholas J., John Robinson, S., Lee Humphreys, M., Hammodat, Hisham, Jones, Bronwen, Kim, David D., Cutfield, Richard, Johnson, Malcolm H., Plank, Lindsay D., Booth, Michael W. C.

“…Background There are very few randomised, blinded trials comparing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) versus laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB)…”
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Rhinovirus Infection Induces Degradation of Antimicrobial Peptides and Secondary Bacterial Infection in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by MALLIA, Patrick, FOOTITT, Joseph, MESSAGE, Simon D, ITO, Kazuhiro, BARNES, Peter J, ADCOCK, Ian M, PAPI, Alberto, STANCIU, Luminita A, ELKIN, Sarah L, KON, Onn M, JOHNSON, Malcolm, JOHNSTON, Sebastian L, SOTERO, Rosa, JEPSON, Annette, CONTOLI, Marco, TRUJILLO-TORRALBO, Maria-Belen, KEBADZE, Tatiana, ANISCENKO, Julia, OLESZKIEWICZ, Gregory, GRAY, Katrina

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are associated with virus (mostly rhinovirus) and bacterial infections, but it is not known whether…”
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Addressing fraudulent responses in online surveys: Insights from a web‐based participatory mapping study by Johnson, Malcolm S., Adams, Vanessa M., Byrne, Jason

“…Web‐based studies of human dimensions are increasing across environmental and socio‐ecological disciplines. However, the prevalence of fraud threatens research…”
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A randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavior therapy for multiple sclerosis fatigue by van Kessel, Kirsten, Moss-Morris, Rona, Willoughby, Ernest, Chalder, Trudie, Johnson, Malcolm H, Robinson, Elizabeth

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) fatigue. A randomized…”
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New Zealanders' attitudes toward physician-assisted dying by Rae, Nicola, Johnson, Malcolm H, Malpas, Phillipa J

“…Physician-assisted dying (PAD) is legal in several countries in Europe and some states of the United States. Despite regular societal debate in New Zealand…”
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Beta defensin-2 is reduced in central but not in distal airways of smoker COPD patients by Pace, Elisabetta, Ferraro, Maria, Minervini, Marta Ida, Vitulo, Patrizio, Pipitone, Loredana, Chiappara, Giuseppina, Siena, Liboria, Montalbano, Angela Marina, Johnson, Malcolm, Gjomarkaj, Mark

“…Altered pulmonary defenses in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may promote distal airways bacterial colonization. The expression/activation of Toll…”
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Cigarette smoke increases Toll-like receptor 4 and modifies lipopolysaccharide-mediated responses in airway epithelial cells by Pace, Elisabetta, Ferraro, Maria, Siena, Liboria, Melis, Mario, Montalbano, Angela M, Johnson, Malcolm, Bonsignore, Maria R, Bonsignore, Giovanni, Gjomarkaj, Mark

“…Airway epithelium is emerging as a regulator of innate immune responses to a variety of insults including cigarette smoke. The main goal of this study was to…”
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Factors Associated With Disability and Sick Leave in Early Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-1 by Bean, Debbie J, Johnson, Malcolm H, Heiss-Dunlop, Wolfgang, Kydd, Robert R

“…OBJECTIVE:Factors influencing disability and work absence in complex regional pain syndrome type-1 (CRPS)-1 have not been thoroughly described in the…”
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Kindness Matters: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Mindful Self-Compassion Intervention Improves Depression, Distress, and HbA1c Among Patients With Diabetes by Friis, Anna M, Johnson, Malcolm H, Cutfield, Richard G, Consedine, Nathan S

“…Mood difficulties are common among patients with diabetes and are linked to poor blood glucose control and increased complications. Evidence on psychological…”
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Inhaled long-acting β2 agonists enhance glucocorticoid receptor nuclear translocation and efficacy in sputum macrophages in COPD by Haque, Rubaiyat, MBBS, Hakim, Amir, PhD, Moodley, Thunicia, PhD, Torrego, Alfonso, MD, Essilfie-Quaye, Sarah, PhD, Jazrawi, Elen, BSc, Johnson, Malcolm, PhD, Barnes, Peter J., FRS, FMedSci, Adcock, Ian M., PhD, FSB, Usmani, Omar Sharif, MBBS, PhD

“…Background Combination inhaled therapy with long-acting β2  agonists (LABAs) and corticosteroids is beneficial in treating asthma and chronic obstructive…”
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Glucocorticoid Receptor Nuclear Translocation in Airway Cells after Inhaled Combination Therapy by Usmani, Omar S, Ito, Kazuhiro, Maneechotesuwan, Kittipong, Ito, Misako, Johnson, Malcolm, Barnes, Peter J, Adcock, Ian M

“…Clinical evidence is accumulating for the efficacy of adding inhaled long-acting beta(2)-agonists (LABAs) to corticosteroids in asthma. Corticosteroids bind to…”
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Measurement Properties of the SF-MPQ-2 Neuropathic Qualities Subscale in Persons with CRPS: Validity, Responsiveness, and Rasch Analysis by Packham, Tara L, Bean, Debbie, Johnson, Malcolm H, MacDermid, Joy C, Grieve, Sharon, McCabe, Candida S, Harden, R Norman

“…Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to conduct classical psychometric evaluation and Rasch analysis on the Neuropathic Qualities subscale of the…”
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Antiinflammatory Effects of Salmeterol/Fluticasone Propionate in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease by Barnes, Neil C, Qiu, Yu-Sheng, Pavord, Ian D, Parker, Debbie, Davis, Peter A, Zhu, Jie, Johnson, Malcolm, Thomson, Neil C, Jeffery, Peter K, on behalf of SCO30005 Study Group

“…No currently available treatment is reported to reduce the exaggerated airway wall inflammation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We tested the…”
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Does Kindness Matter? Diabetes, Depression, and Self-Compassion: A Selective Review and Research Agenda by Friis, Anna M, Consedine, Nathan S, Johnson, Malcolm H

“…Depression and severe psychological distress are frequently comorbid with diabetes and are associated with reduced adherence to medication and healthy…”
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