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Isometric exercise training for blood pressure management: a systematic review and meta-analysis to optimize benefit by Inder, Jodie D, Carlson, Deborah J, Dieberg, Gudrun, McFarlane, James R, Hess, Nicole Cl, Smart, Neil A

“…The objective of our study was to examine the effects of isometric resistance training (IRT) on resting blood pressure in adults. We conducted a systematic…”
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Stress-linked cortisol concentrations in hair: what we know and what we need to know by Sharpley, Christopher F, McFarlane, James R, Slominski, Andrzej

“…Cortisol has major impacts upon a range of physiological homeostatic mechanisms and plays an important role in stress, anxiety and depression. Although…”
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Exercise training program characteristics and magnitude of change in functional capacity of heart failure patients by Ismail, Hashbullah, McFarlane, James R, Dieberg, Gudrun, Smart, Neil A

“…Abstract Background Intuitively higher exercise program volume may be the primary stimulus for physical adaptation. We sought to establish if aerobic exercise…”
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Dynamic expression of bone morphogenetic protein 4 in reproductive organs of female mice by Tanwar, Pradeep S, McFarlane, James R

“…Various members of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family have been shown to regulate mammalian follicular development by affecting granulosa cell…”
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In vivo evidence of role of bone morphogenetic protein-4 in the mouse ovary by Tanwar, Pradeep Singh, O'Shea, Tim, McFarlane, James R.

“…The transition of a primordial follicle to a primary follicle is an early step in folliculogenesis. All female mammals are born with a fixed stock of…”
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Hormonal changes, semen quality and variance in reproductive activity outcomes of post pubertal rabbits fed Moringa oleifera Lam. leaf powder by Ajuogu, Peter Kelechi, Mgbere, Osaro O., Bila, Disere S., McFarlane, James R.

“…Moringa oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) is an important plant based staple food, known for its nutritional and medicinal value and is usually prescribed by herbal…”
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Leptin has concentration and stage-dependent effects on embryonic development in vitro by Herrid, Muren, Nguyen, Van Ly, Hinch, Geoff, McFarlane, James R

“…There is accumulating evidence that leptin may be directly involved in pre-implantation embryonic development, however, it is unclear whether there is a…”
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HPA and SAM axis responses as correlates of self- vs parental ratings of anxiety in boys with an Autistic Disorder by Bitsika, Vicki, Sharpley, Christopher F, Sweeney, John A, McFarlane, James R

“…Abstract Anxiety and Autistic Disorder (AD) are both neurological conditions and both disorders share some features that make it difficult to precisely…”
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Leptin pharmacokinetics in male mice by Hart, Robert A, Dobos, Robin C, Agnew, Linda L, Smart, Neil A, McFarlane, James R

“…Pharmacokinetics of leptin in mammals has not been studied in detail and only one study has examined more than one time point in non-mutant mice and this was…”
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Clinical outcomes and cardiovascular responses to different exercise training intensities in patients with heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ismail, Hashbullah, McFarlane, James R, Nojoumian, A Hadi, Dieberg, Gudrun, Smart, Neil A

“…The aim of this study was to establish whether aerobic exercise training intensity produces different effect sizes for fitness, adherence, event rates,…”
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The efficacy of isometric resistance training utilizing handgrip exercise for blood pressure management: A randomized trial by Carlson, Debra J., Inder, Jodie, Palanisamy, Suresh K.A., McFarlane, James R., Dieberg, Gudrun, Smart, Neil A.

“…Hypertension is a major risk factor contributing to cardiovascular disease, which is the number one cause of deaths worldwide. Although antihypertensive…”
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aqueous extract of Curcuma longa (turmeric) rhizomes stimulates insulin release and mimics insulin action on tissues involved in glucose homeostasis in vitro by Mohankumar, Sureshkumar, McFarlane, James R

“…Curcuma longa (turmeric) has been used widely as a spice, particularly in Asian countries. It is also used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine as an…”
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Flow cytometric analysis of FSHR, BMRR1B, LHR and apoptosis in granulosa cells and ovulation rate in merino sheep by Regan, Sheena L P, McFarlane, James R, O'Shea, Tim, Andronicos, Nicholas, Arfuso, Frank, Dharmarajan, Arun, Almahbobi, Ghanim

“…The aim of the present study was to determine the direct cause of the mutation-induced, increased ovulation rate in Booroola Merino (BB) sheep. Granulosa cells…”
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Effect of methionine feeding on oxidative stress, intracellular calcium and contractility in cardiomyocytes isolated from male and female rats by Demerchi, Shatha A., King, Nicola, McFarlane, James R., Moens, Pierre D.J.

“…Homocysteine (Hcy) is a breakdown product of methionine metabolism. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) correlates with an increase in plasma Hcy levels…”
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An Investigation of Hair Cortisol Concentration Across Body Sites and within Hair Shaft by Sharpley, Christopher F., Kauter, Kathleen G., Mcfarlane, James R.

“…Christopher F. Sharpley, Kathleen G. Kauter and James R. McFarlaneUniversity of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia. Abstract Cortisol concentrations…”
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Blood pressure measurements in research: suitability of auscultatory, beat-to-beat, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements by Carlson, Debra J, Dieberg, Gudrun, Mcfarlane, James R, Smart, Neil A

“…The objective of this study was to validate the accuracy of beat-to-beat measurements with those taken with an aneroid sphygmomanometer by auscultatory method…”
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The relationship between positive psychological characteristics and longer telomeres by Schutte, Nicola S., Palanisamy, Suresh K.A., McFarlane, James R.

“…Objective: Longer telomeres are associated with better health and longevity. This research investigated the relationship between positive psychological…”
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Effect of low- and high-protein maternal diets during gestation on reproductive outcomes in the rat: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ajuogu, Peter K, Wolden, Mitchell, McFarlane, James R, Hart, Robert A, Carlson, Debra J, Van der Touw, Tom, Smart, Neil A

“…Abstract Studies with animal models have consistently demonstrated adverse health outcomes in offspring born following nutritional manipulation during…”
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Biological determinants of depression following bereavement by Assareh, Amelia A, Sharpley, Christopher F, McFarlane, James R, Sachdev, Perminder S

“…There is considerable variability among people in their response to bereavement. While most people adapt well to bereavement, some develop exaggerated and/or…”
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Ontogeny of leptin and its receptor expression in mouse testis during the postnatal period by Herrid, Muren, O'Shea, Tim, McFarlane, James R.

“…The mechanism by which leptin regulate male reproductive development during postnatal periods remain to be determined. Using immunohistochemistry and reverse…”
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