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Leptin binding activity changes with age : The link between leptin and puberty by QUINTON, N. D, SMITH, R. F, ROSS, R. J. M, CLAYTON, P. E, GILL, M. S, SHALET, S, JUSTICE, S. K, SIMON, S. A, WALTERS, S, POSTEL-VINAY, M.-C, BLAKEMORE, A. I. F

“…The timing of the physical transition from child to adult is determined by a biological clock that switches off the pituitary gonadal axis during infancy until…”
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A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the leptin receptor is associated with BMI, fat mass and leptin levels in postmenopausal Caucasian women by QUINTON, Naomi D, LEE, Allison J, ROSS, Richard J. M, EASTELL, Richard, BLAKEMORE, Alexandra I. F

“…The human leptin (obese) receptor gene contains a number of single nucleotide polymorphisms, including GLN223ARG, which changes an amino acid on the…”
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Leptin and leptin-binding activity in women with recurrent miscarriage: correlation with pregnancy outcome by Laird, S.M., Quinton, N.D., Anstie, B., Li, T.C., Blakemore, A.I.F.

“…BACKGROUND: Previous studies in humans and mice have suggested the importance of leptin in fetal growth. Recurrent miscarriage may be a result of abnormal…”
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the leptin receptor gene: studies in anorexia nervosa by Quinton, N D, Meechan, D W, Brown, K, Eastwood, H, Blakemore, A I F

“…Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder of unknown aetiology. There is significant evidence for a genetic component in the pathogenesis of this disorder. A…”
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An audit of the safe use of the mini c-arm image intensifier in the out-patient setting by Hasham, S., Burke, F.D., Evans, S.J., Arundell, M.K., Quinton, D.N.

“…Mini C-arm image intensifiers are used commonly in surgery of the upper limb. With relatively low doses of emitted ionising radiation, portability and superior…”
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Expression of Leptin Receptor Isoforms in vitro: Lack of Effects of Leptin on Endometrial Cytokine and MMP Production by Quinton, N. D., Laird, S. M., Tuckerman, E. M., Cork, B. A., Li, T. C., Blakemore, A. I. F.

“…Problem: Leptin has a key role to play in human female reproduction. Its receptor is expressed highly throughout the reproductive tract. Cytokines have an…”
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The detection of microsatellite instability in blind endometrial samples--a potential novel screening tool for endometrial cancer in women from hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer families? by Hewitt, M J, Wood, N, Quinton, N D, Charlton, R, Taylor, G, Sheridan, E, Duffy, S R

“…Microsatellite instability (MSI) is the phenotypic molecular characteristic of the majority of tumors associated with the hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal…”
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Long term morbidity in patients suffering a sternal fracture following discharge from the A and E department by de Oliveira, M., Hassan, T.B., Sebewufu, R., Finlay, D., Quinton, D.N.

“…Objective: to describe the duration of symptoms and long term outcome in patients who were discharged home from the A and E department having sustained an…”
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Dog-bite lacerations: a controlled trial of primary wound closure by Maimaris, C, Quinton, D N

“…Dog-bite wounds are often left open because of their reputation for infection if primarily closed. A prospective randomized trial comparing primary closure…”
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The use of the mini C-arm in the outpatient setting: Evolving practice by Swindells, M.G, O’Brien, C.M, Armstrong, D.J, Arundell, M.K, Quinton, D.N, Burke, F.D

“…Summary The mini C-arm image intensifier (mini C-arm) has now become an established diagnostic tool in the hand surgery outpatient department. This study…”
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Serum leptin levels during the menstrual cycle of healthy fertile women by Quinton, N D, Laird, S M, Okon, M A, Li, T C, Smith, R F, Ross, R J, Blakemore, A I

“…Leptin is a protein, produced by adipose tissue, which has cytokine and hormonal properties. Serum leptin levels can be considered as a measure of body fat…”
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Residual Gastric Content after Gastric Lavage and Ipecacuanha-Induced Emesis in Self-Poisoned Patients: An Endoscopic Study by Saetta, J P, Quinton, D N

“…Flexible endoscopy was used to assess the intragastric residue after either ipecacuanha-induced emesis or gastric lavage in 30 self-poisoned patients. Of the…”
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The changing profile of poisoning and its management by MACNAMARA, A. F, RIYAT, M. S, QUINTON, D. N

“…To identify changes in treatment methods and types of drugs taken in overdoses over a 10-year period we conducted a retrospective study in the accident and…”
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Serum leptin and leptin binding activity in children and adolescents with hypothalamic dysfunction by Patel, L, Cooper, C D, Quinton, N D, Butler, G E, Gill, M S, Jefferson, I G, Kibirige, M S, Price, D A, Shalet, S M, Wales, J K H, Ross, R J M, Clayton, P E

“…Marked disturbance in eating behaviour and obesity are common sequelae of hypothalamic damage. To investigate whether these were associated with dysfunctional…”
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Tap water as a wound cleansing agent in accident and emergency by Riyat, M S, Quinton, D N

“…OBJECTIVE: To investigate the bacterial cleanliness of tap water in a large accident and emergency (A&E) department for its possible use in the cleansing and…”
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Comparison of endotracheal and peripheral intravenous adrenaline in cardiac arrest. Is the endotracheal route reliable? by Quinton, D N, O'Byrne, G, Aitkenhead, A R

“…Twelve patients presenting to an accident and emergency department in asystolic cardiac arrest were randomly allocated to treatment with endotracheal…”
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Response to cold and abnormalities of nerve conduction velocity in hand-arm vibration syndrome by Brezinova, V, Quinton, D N

“…The hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) contains both vascular (vibration induced white finger (VIWF)) and sensorineural components. Although a close link…”
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Gastric emptying procedures in the self-poisoned patient: are we forcing gastric content beyond the pylorus? by Saetta, J P, March, S, Gaunt, M E, Quinton, D N

“…A prospective, randomized, single-blind study was carried out to determine whether gastric content is forced into the small bowel when gastric-emptying…”
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Role of the accident and emergency department in the non-heart-beating donor programme in Leicester by Hassan, T B, Joshi, M, Quinton, D N, Elwell, R, Baines, J, Bell, P R

“…OBJECTIVE: To describe the development of a non-heart-beating donor (NHBD) programme in an accident and emergency (A&E) department over a three year period…”
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Local anaesthetic toxicity of haematoma blocks in manipulation of Colles' fractures by Quinton, D N

“…Nine patients undergoing manipulation of Colles' fractures with varying doses of local anaesthetic injected into the fracture haematoma, were investigated by…”
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