The Plymouth Student Scientist - Volume 4, No. 2 - 2011: Recent submissions
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Current and emerging issues in nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Antibiotic resistant pathogens are a major cause of nosocomial infections and exhibit an extraordinary ability to constantly adapt and acquire resistance determinants to overcome the effects of commonly prescribed ... -
A review in overhydration underlying Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) is hyponatremia occurring during or up to 24 hours after prolonged physical activity. There is clear evidence that the primary cause of EAH is overconsumption of fluids relative to ... -
Endotoxin tolerance and the immune system
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Endotoxin tolerance is a phenomenon known to cause innate immune cells, like macrophages, to produce a decreased pro-inflammatory response to a pathogen associated molecular pattern (PAMP), like LPS, after pre-stimulation. ... -
An examination of the present and future selves of adolescents: Investigating possible selves and self-esteem in relation to gender and attachment
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Gender differences in self-esteem and possible selves have long been documented, in particular girls have been reported to have lower self-esteem and generate more interpersonally oriented possible selves than boys during ... -
Investigation into Inter-alpha Trypsin Inhibitor Heavy Chain 4 (ITIH4) as a biomarker for prenatal screening of Down syndrome using maternal plasma samples
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Background: Down Syndrome (DS) effects 3 per 1000 births and is a significant cause of fetal loss. Currently screening tests detect ~85% of affected pregnancies, with a 5% false-positive rate, whilst diagnosis requires ... -
Undergraduate student to postgraduate teacher: reflections from both sides of the coin
(University of Plymouth, 2011)Guest Editorial from Dr Daniel Zahra
