The standard linear-quadratic (LQ) survival model for external beam radiotherapy is
reviewed with particular emphasis on studying how different schedules of radiation treatment …

Background Growing evidence indicates that prolonged sedentary behaviour increases the
risk of several chronic health conditions and all-cause mortality. Sedentary behaviour is …

Background In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries have introduced non-pharmaceutical
interventions, such as stay-at-home orders, to reduce person-to-person …

We investigated whether “hidden” (or unobserved) social networks were evident in a 2011
physical activity behavior change intervention in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Results showed …

Background: Caring for a patient with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is highly stressful
and can impact negatively on the physical and psychological well-being of caregivers. To …

Translational and transdisciplinary research is needed to tackle complex public health
problems. This article has three aims. Firstly, to determine how academics and non-academics (…

Background Many people living and working with rare diseases describe consistent
difficulties accessing appropriate information and support. In this study an evaluation of the …

Background It has been argued that though correlated with mental health, mental well-being
is a distinct entity. Despite the wealth of literature on mental health, less is known about …

Background Patients with rare diseases face unique challenges in obtaining a diagnosis,
appropriate medical care and access to support services. Whole genome and exome …

Objective: By definition a rare disease affects fewer than 1 in 2,000 people but collectively 1
in 17 people are affected at some time in their lives. Rare disease patients often describe …