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Victoria L Allgar

Professor in Medical Statistics
Verified email at plymouth.ac.uk
Cited by 8751

Cannabinoids for adult cancer-related pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

EG Boland, MI Bennett, V Allgar… - BMJ supportive & …, 2020 - spcare.bmj.com
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 …

Biological optimization, the Goldilocks principle, and how much is lagom in the preimplantation embryo

HJ Leese, F Guerif, V Allgar, DR Brison… - Molecular …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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) …

[HTML][HTML] The diagnostic test accuracy of rectal examination for prostate cancer diagnosis in symptomatic patients: a systematic review

D Jones, C Friend, A Dreher, V Allgar, U Macleod - BMC family practice, 2018 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Sociodemographic factors and delays in the diagnosis of six cancers: analysis of data from the 'National Survey of NHS Patients: Cancer'

RD Neal, VL Allgar - British journal of cancer, 2005 - nature.com
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 …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] Reasons for and consequences of missed appointments in general practice in the UK: questionnaire survey and prospective review of medical records

RD Neal, M Hussain-Gambles, VL Allgar, DA Lawlor… - BMC family …, 2005 - Springer
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 …

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 …

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 …

[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 …