Use of the Brief Shame and Guilt Questionnaire in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Adolescents

Broekhof, E; Kouwenberg, M; Oosterveld, P; Frijns, JHM; Rieffe, C; (2017) Use of the Brief Shame and Guilt Questionnaire in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Adolescents. Assessment 10.1177/1073191117725169 . (In press). Green open access

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Politics of innovation and development: The role of industry associations in integrating political, bureaucratic, industrial and health systems in India and South Africa

Papaioannou, T; Watkins, A; Kale, D; Mugwagwa, J; (2018) Politics of innovation and development: The role of industry associations in integrating political, bureaucratic, industrial and health systems in India and South Africa. Development Policy Review , 36 (S1) O531-O551. 10.1111/dpr.12308 .

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Incidence and degree of hypoxaemia in Malawian infants under 2 months of age presenting to district hospitals and its correlation with mortality: a retrospective analysis

Hooli, S; King, C; Makwenda, C; Zatudsa, B; Lufesi, N; Costello, A; Nambiar, B; ... McCollum, ED; + view all Hooli, S; King, C; Makwenda, C; Zatudsa, B; Lufesi, N; Costello, A; Nambiar, B; Mwansambo, C; Colbourn, T; McCollum, ED; - view fewer (2018) Incidence and degree of hypoxaemia in Malawian infants under 2 months of age presenting to district hospitals and its correlation with mortality: a retrospective analysis. Presented at: UNSPECIFIED. Green open access

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How Should Trainees Respond in Situations of Obstetric Violence?

Rubashkin, N; Minckas, N; (2018) How Should Trainees Respond in Situations of Obstetric Violence? AMA Journal of Ethics , 20 (3) pp. 238-246. 10.1001/journalofethics.2018.20.3.ecas2-1803 . Green open access

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Peripheral Retinal Imaging Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Study

Csincsik, L; MacGillivray, TJ; Flynn, E; Pellegrini, E; Papanastasiou, G; Barzegar-Befroei, N; Csutak, A; ... Lengyel, I; + view all Csincsik, L; MacGillivray, TJ; Flynn, E; Pellegrini, E; Papanastasiou, G; Barzegar-Befroei, N; Csutak, A; Bird, AC; Ritchie, CW; Peto, T; Lengyel, I; - view fewer (2018) Peripheral Retinal Imaging Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease: A Pilot Study. Ophthalmic Research , 59 (4) pp. 182-192. 10.1159/000487053 . Green open access

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TiO2 nanofiber photoelectrochemical cells loaded with sub-12 nm AuNPs: Size dependent performance evaluation

Macdonald, TJ; Ambroz, F; Batmunkh, M; Li, Y; Kim, D; Contini, C; Poduval, R; ... Parkin, IP; + view all Macdonald, TJ; Ambroz, F; Batmunkh, M; Li, Y; Kim, D; Contini, C; Poduval, R; Liu, H; Shapter, JG; Papakonstantinou, I; Parkin, IP; - view fewer (2018) TiO2 nanofiber photoelectrochemical cells loaded with sub-12 nm AuNPs: Size dependent performance evaluation. Materials Today Energy , 9 pp. 254-263. 10.1016/j.mtener.2018.06.005 . Green open access

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Understanding the Role of Biofilms and Superantigens in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review explores recent discoveries in our understanding of how biofilms and superantigens contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). It also examines clinical implications and novel treatment approaches for biofilm-associated CRS.

Recent Findings

While the role of biofilms in CRS has been studied for 14 years, research interest has now turned toward elucidating new methods of biofilm detection, microbial diversity, and novel treatment approaches. Recent studies on biofilm superantigens aim to clarify the immunological mechanisms of upper airway inflammation, particularly the type-2 response seen in nasal polyposis.

Summary

Biofilms are a topic of research interest for their role in the pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly when they elute superantigens. New studies on this topic focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms at play.

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