User profiles for "author:Victoria Allgar"
Victoria L AllgarProfessor in Medical Statistics Verified email at plymouth.ac.uk Cited by 8751 |
Cannabinoids for adult cancer-related pain: systematic review and meta-analysis
Objectives There is increased interest in cannabinoids for cancer pain management and
legislative changes are in progress in many countries. This study aims to determine the …
legislative changes are in progress in many countries. This study aims to determine the …
Biological optimization, the Goldilocks principle, and how much is lagom in the preimplantation embryo
The quiet embryo hypothesis postulates that early embryo viability is associated with a
relatively low metabolism (Leese, 2002 BioEssays 24: 845–849). This proposal is re‐visited …
relatively low metabolism (Leese, 2002 BioEssays 24: 845–849). This proposal is re‐visited …
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in breast cancer: comparison of plasma, serum, and tissue VEGF and microvessel density and effects of tamoxifen
J Adams, PJ Carder, S Downey, MA Forbes… - Cancer research, 2000 - AACR
The assessment of angiogenesis in breast cancer is of importance as a key indicator of
survival and response to therapy. Circulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) …
survival and response to therapy. Circulating vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) …
[HTML][HTML] The diagnostic test accuracy of rectal examination for prostate cancer diagnosis in symptomatic patients: a systematic review
Background Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. NICE guidelines
on recognition and referral of suspected cancer, recommend performing digital rectal …
on recognition and referral of suspected cancer, recommend performing digital rectal …
[HTML][HTML] Sociodemographic factors and delays in the diagnosis of six cancers: analysis of data from the 'National Survey of NHS Patients: Cancer'
This paper aims to explore the relationship between sociodemographic factors and the
components of diagnostic delay (total, patient and primary care, referral, secondary care) for …
components of diagnostic delay (total, patient and primary care, referral, secondary care) for …
[HTML][HTML] Workplace stress, presenteeism, absenteeism, and resilience amongst university staff and students in the COVID-19 lockdown
V Der Feltz-Cornelis, C Maria, D Varley… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Background: This study explored how the COVID-19 outbreak and arrangements such as
remote working and furlough affect work or study stress levels and functioning in staff and …
remote working and furlough affect work or study stress levels and functioning in staff and …
[HTML][HTML] Reasons for and consequences of missed appointments in general practice in the UK: questionnaire survey and prospective review of medical records
Background Missed appointments are a common occurrence in primary care in the UK, yet
little is known about the reasons for them, or the consequences of missing an appointment …
little is known about the reasons for them, or the consequences of missing an appointment …
Melatonin versus placebo in children with autism spectrum conditions and severe sleep problems not amenable to behaviour management strategies: a randomised …
B Wright, D Sims, S Smart, A Alwazeer… - Journal of autism and …, 2011 - Springer
Twenty-two children with autism spectrum disorders who had not responded to supported
behaviour management strategies for severe dysomnias entered a double blind …
behaviour management strategies for severe dysomnias entered a double blind …
The prognostic value of the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in acute pancreatitis: identification of an optimal NLR
A Suppiah, D Malde, T Arab, M Hamed, V Allgar… - Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
Introduction The neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR), calculated from the white cell
differential count, provides a rapid indication of the extent of an inflammatory process. The …
differential count, provides a rapid indication of the extent of an inflammatory process. The …
[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing the cumulative conception rate and discontinuation of in vitro fertilization treatment for infertility
V Sharma, V Allgar, M Rajkhowa - Fertility and sterility, 2002 - Elsevier
Objective: To examine the cumulative conception rate and live birth rate in women
undergoing IVF and to assess the influence of prognostic factors on cumulative conception …
undergoing IVF and to assess the influence of prognostic factors on cumulative conception …