http://hdl.handle.net/10149/47236 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:32:51 GMT 2013-05-23T00:32:51Z http://hdl.handle.net/10149/262694 Title: Influence of anthropometric features on graft diameter in ACL reconstruction Authors: Thomas, S. P. (Suresh); Bhattacharya, R.; Bettany-Saltikov, J. A. (Josette); Kramer, D. J. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10149/262694 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253457 Title: Fractional urinary fluoride excretion of 6–7-year-old children attending schools in low-fluoride and naturally fluoridated areas in the UK Authors: Zohoori, F. V. (Fatemeh Vida); Walls, R.; Teasdale, L.; Landes, D. (David); Steen, I. N. (Ian); Moynihan, P. J. (Paula); Omid, N. (Narges); Maguire, A. (Anne) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253457 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253421 Title: Identifying factors to improve oral cancer screening uptake: a qualitative study Authors: Zohoori, F. V. (Fatemeh Vida); Shah, K. (Kamini); Mason, J. (Julie); Shucksmith, J. S. (Janet) Abstract: Aims To engage with high risk groups to identify knowledge and awareness of oral cancer signs and symptoms and the factors likely to contribute to improved screening uptake. Methods Focus group discussions were undertaken with 18 males; 40+ years of age; smokers and/or drinkers (15+ cigarettes per day and/or 15+ units of alcohol per week), irregular dental attenders living in economically deprived areas of Teesside. Results There was a striking reported lack of knowledge and awareness of oral cancer and its signs and symptoms among the participants. When oral/mouth cancer leaflets produced by Cancer Research UK were presented to the participants, they claimed that they would seek help on noticing such a condition. There was a preference to seek help from their general practitioner rather than their dentist due to perceptions that a dentist is ‘inaccessible’ on a physical and psychological level, costly, a ‘tooth specialist’ not a ‘mouth specialist’, and also not able to prescribe medication and make referrals to specialists. Interestingly, none of the 18 participants who were offered a free oral cancer examination at a dental practice took up this offer. Conclusions The uptake of oral cancer screening may be improved by increasing knowledge of the existence and signs and symptoms of oral cancer. Other factors that may increase uptake are increased awareness of the role of dentists in diagnosing oral cancer, promotion of oral cancer screening by health professionals during routine health checks, and the use of a “health” screening setting as opposed to a “dental” setting for such checks. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253421 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253132 Title: Sports performance research under the spotlight Authors: Atkinson, G. (Greg); Batterham, A. M. (Alan); Hopkins, W. G. (William) Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10149/253132 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z