Professor Jamie Macdonald
Professor in Sport & Exercise Science

Links
- https://www.bangor.ac.uk/sport/staff-jm.php
Staff page - https://mobile.twitter.com/SportSciMac
Twitter feed - https://www.bangor.ac.uk/iahp
Institute for Applied Human Physiology - https://www.instagram.com/jamiehugomacdonald/
Instgram feed
Contact info
Email: j.h.macdonald@bangor.ac.uk
Phone: +44 1248 38 3272
Twitter: @sportscimac
Instagram: @jamiehugomacdonald
Brief bio:
After graduating with a Sport Science degree and working as freelance Outdoor Activities Instructor for some years, I returned to academia to complete my PhD in clinical exercise physiology. I am now a Professor in Sport and Exercise Science within the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University (www.bangor.ac.uk/sport).
The primary focus of my research, impact and teaching activities is the use of physical activity to prevent and treat chronic disease. Recently, this has expanded to include an interest in digital health solutions. I am also lucky enough to integrate my passion for the outdoors within my work, and have an additional focus on enhancing health and performance of outdoor practitioners.
- 2024
- Published
Resting oral mucosal immunity varies across the menstrual cycle
Harrison, S., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 26 Jun 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Digital Remote Monitoring Using an mHealth Solution for Survivors of Cancer: Protocol for a Pilot Observational Study
Innominato, P. F., Macdonald, J., Saxton, W., Longshaw, L., Granger, R., Naja, I., Allocca, C., Edwards, R., Rasheed, S., Folkvord, F., de Battle, J., Ail, R., Motta, E., Bale, C., Fuller, C., Mullard, A. P., Subbe, C., Griffiths, D., Wreglesworth, N., Pecchia, L., Fico, G. & Antonini, A., 30 Apr 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, p. e52957 e52957.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the effect of a digital health intervention to enhance physical activity in people with chronic kidney disease (Kidney BEAM): a multicentre, randomised controlled trial in the UK
Greenwood, S. A., Young, H. M. L., Briggs, J., Castle, E. M., Walklin, C., Haggis, L., Balkin, C., Asgari, E., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Campbell, J., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N. J., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Taal, M. W., Tollit, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Worboys, H. & Macdonald, J., Jan 2024, In: The Lancet Digital Health. 6, 1, p. e23-e32Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2023
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Achieving Consensus on Psychosocial and Physical Rehabilitation management for People Living with Kidney Disease.
Coyne, E., Briggs, J., Loud, F., Bristow, P., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Graham-Brown, M., Eyre, M., Ormandy, P., Sachar, A., Bevin, A., Burton, J. O., Wilkinson, T. J., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Ashman, N. & Greenwood, S. A., Nov 2023, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 16, 11, p. 2185-2193 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bio-impedance spectroscopy added to a fluid management protocol does not improve preservation of residual kidney function in incident hemodialysis patients in a randomized controlled trial
Davies, S., Coyle, D., Lindley, E. J., Keane, D., Belcher, J., Caskey, F., Dasgupta, I., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Mitra, S., Ormandy, P., Wilkie, M., Macdonald, J., Zanganeh, M., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., Sept 2023, In: Kidney International. 104, 3, p. 587-598Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hypoxia-induced endothelial dysfunction: Could targeting oxidative stress provide protection?
Rossetti, G., Oliver, S., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 26 May 2023, In: Experimental Physiology. 108, 8, p. 1026-1028 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of a novel, digital physical activity and emotional well-being intervention on health-related quality of life in people with chronic kidney disease: trial design and baseline data from a multicentre prospective, wait-list randomised controlled trial (kidney BEAM)
Walklin, C. G., Young, H. M. L., Asghari, E., Bhandari, S., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N., Bramham, K., Briggs, J., Burton, J. O., Campbell, J., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Cooper, N., Deelchand, V., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Hamilton, A., Jesky, M., Kalra, P. A., Koufaki, P., McCafferty, K., Nixon, A. C., Noble, H., Saynor, Z. L., Sothinathan, C., Taal, M. W., Tollitt, J., Wheeler, D. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Macdonald, J. H. & Greenwood, S. A., 2 May 2023, In: BMC Nephrology. 24, 1, 17 p., 122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digitally delivered exercise increased habitual physical activity in people with obesity
Harrison, S., Macdonald, J., Cliffe, M., Cooney, J., Boulter, M. W., Beattie, S. & Harkinson, R., May 2023, p. 164-165.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Feasibility of Randomized Controlled Trials and long-term implementation of interventions: insights from a qualitative process evaluation of the PEDAL Trial
Bulley, C., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Macdougall, I. C., Mercer, T. H., Scullion, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Feb 2023, In: Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences. 4, 1, 15 p., 1100084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2022
- Published
Hypoxia alters posterior cingulate cortex metabolism during a memory task: a 1H fMRS study
Rogan, M., Friend, A., Rossetti, G. M. K., Edden, R. A. E., Mikkelsen, M., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 15 Oct 2022, In: Neuroimage. 260, 119397.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global Policy Barriers and Enablers to Exercise and Physical Activity in Kidney Care
Global Renal Exercise Network (GREX), Bennett, P. N., Kohzuki, M., Bohm, C., MacDonald, J., Zimmerman, D. & Thompson, S., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Renal Nutrition. 32, 4, p. 441-449 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Role of Exercise Training in Delaying Kidney Function Decline in Non-Dialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease
Davies, M., Sandoo, A. & Macdonald, J., 25 May 2022, In: Kidney and Dialysis. 2, 2, p. 262-286 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinical practice guideline exercise and lifestyle in chronic kidney disease
Baker, L. A., March, D. S., Wilkinson, T. J., Billany, R. E., Bishop, N. C., Castle, E. M., Chilcot, J., Davies, M. D., Graham-Brown, M. P. M., Greenwood, S. A., Junglee, N. A., Kanavaki, A. M., Lightfoot, C. J., Macdonald, J. H., Rossetti, G. M. K., Smith, A. C. & Burton, J. O., 22 Feb 2022, In: BMC Nephrology. 23, 75, 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise Testing in Chronic Kidney Disease
Koufaki, P., Greenwood, S. & Macdonald, J., 2022, Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II - Exercise and Clinical Testing. The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide (2nd edition). . Davison, R. (ed.). 2 ed. Routledge, 4Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
- 2021
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The rapid development of a novel kidney-specific digital intervention for self-management of physical activity and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: Kidney Beam
Mayes, J., Billany, R. E., Vadaszy, N., Young, H. M. L., Castle, E. M., Bishop, N. C., Bramham, K., Nixon, A. C., Wilkinson, T. J., Hamilton, A. J., Saynor, Z. L., Chilcot, J., Picariello, F., Macdonald, J. & Greenwood, S. A., 1 Dec 2021, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 15, 3, p. 571-573 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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MEDEX 2015: Prophylactic effects of positive expiratory pressure in trekkers at very high altitude.
Rupp, T., Maufrais, C., Walther, G., Esteve, F., Macdonald, J., Bouzat, P. & Verges, S., 21 Sept 2021, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 12, 710622.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Randomized Trial-PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Aug 2021, In: Kidney International Reports. 6, 8, p. 2159-2170 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The deleterious effects of acute hypoxia on microvascular and large vessel endothelial function
Jones, D., Macdonald, J., Sandoo, A., Oliver, S. & Rossetti, G., 1 Aug 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 8, p. 1699-1709Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bilateral regional extracranial blood flow regulation to hypoxia and unilateral duplex ultrasound measurement error
Friend, A., Rogan, M., Rossetti, G., Lawley, J., Mullins, P., Sandoo, A., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., 1 Jul 2021, In: Experimental Physiology. 106, 7, p. 1535-1548 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercise programme to improve quality of life for patients with end-stage kidney disease receiving haemodialysis: the PEDAL RCT
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bulley, C., Bhandari, S., Burton, J. O., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thompson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T., 1 Jun 2021, In: Health Technology Assessment. 25, 40, 52 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reversal of neurovascular coupling in the default mode network: Evidence from hypoxia
Rossetti, G., d'Avossa, G., Rogan, M., Macdonald, J., Oliver, S. & Mullins, P., Apr 2021, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 41, 4, p. 805–818 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2020
- Published
The PrEscription of intraDialytic exercise to improve quAlity of Life in patients with chronic kidney disease trial: study design and baseline data for a multicentre randomized controlled trial
Greenwood, S. A., Koufaki, P., Macdonald, J., Bhandari, S., Burton, J., Dasgupta, I., Farrington, K., Ford, I., Kalra, P. A., Kean, S., Kumwenda, M., Macdougall, I. C., Messow, C.-M., Mitra, S., Reid, C., Smith, A. C., Taal, M. W., Thomson, P. C., Wheeler, D. C., White, C., Yaqoob, M. & Mercer, T. H., 10 Sept 2020, In: Clinical Kidney Journal. 14, 5, p. 1345-1355 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2019
- Published
Renal Association Clinical Practice Guideline on Haemodialysis
Ashby, D., Borman, N., Burton, J., Corbett, R., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Flowers, K., Fotheringham, J., Andrea Fox, R. N., Franklin, G., Gardiner, C., Martin Gerrish, R. N., Greenwood, S., Hothi, D., Khares, A., Koufaki, P., Levy, J., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J., Mafrici, B., Mooney, A., Tattersall, J., Tyerman, K., Villar, E. & Wilkie, M., 17 Oct 2019, In: BMC Nephrology. 20, 1, p. 379Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effects of Beetroot Juice on Blood Pressure, Microvascular Function and Large-Vessel Endothelial Function: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Older Adults.
Jones, T., Dunn, E., Macdonald, J., Kubis, H.-P., McMahon, N. & Sandoo, A., 2 Aug 2019, In: Nutrients. 11, 8, p. 1792Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effects of intradialytic exercise on hemodialysis adequacy: A systematic review.
Kirkman, D. L., Scott, M., Kidd, J. & Macdonald, J., Jul 2019, In: Seminars in Dialysis. 32, 4, p. 368-378 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
- 2018
- Published
The 2018 Lake Louise Acute Mountain Sickness Score
Roach, R. C., Hackett, P. H., Oelz, O., Bärtsch, P., Luks, A. M., MacInnis, M. J., Baillie, J. K., Macdonald, J. & Oliver, S., Mar 2018, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 19, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2017
- Published
Dietary nitrate supplementation increases acute mountain sickness severity and sense of effort during hypoxic exercise
Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Wylie, L. J., Little, S., Newton, V., Wood, B., Hawkins, K., Beddoe, R., Davies, H. E. & Oliver, S., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Applied Physiology. 123, 4, p. 983-992Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MDT dialysis care to improve patient outcomes: Exercise and rehabilitation in dialysis
Macdonald, J., 28 Sept 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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MEDEX 2015: Heart Rate Variability Predicts Development of Acute Mountain Sickness
Sunderland, A., Freer, J., Evans, L., Dolci, A., Crotti, M. & Macdonald, J., 1 Sept 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 3, p. 199-208Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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MEDEX2015: Greater sea-level fitness is associated with lower sense of effort during Himalayan trekking without worse Acute Mountain Sickness
Rossetti, G., Macdonald, J., Smith, M., Jackson, A., Callender, N., Newcombe, H. K., Storey, H., Willis, S., van den Beukel, J., Woodward, J., Pollard, J., Wood, B., Newton, V., Virian, J., Haswell, O. & Oliver, S., 1 Jun 2017, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 18, 2, p. 152-162Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rationale and design of BISTRO: a randomized controlled trial to determine whether bioimpedance spectroscopy- guided fluid management maintains residual kidney function in incident haemodialysis patients
Davies, S., Caskey, F., Coyle, D., Lindley, E., Macdonald, J., Mitra, S., Wilkie, M., Davenport, A., Farrington, K., Dasgupta, I., Ormandy, P., Andronis, L., Solis-Trapala, I. & Sim, J., 26 Apr 2017, In: BMC Nephrology. 18, p. 138 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unexpected reductions in regional cerebral perfusion during prolonged hypoxia
Lawley, J., Oliver, S., Macdonald, J. & Mullins, P., 1 Jan 2017, In: Journal of Physiology. 595, 3, p. 935-947Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2016
- Published
Electromyographic adjustments during continuous and intermittent incremental fatiguing cycling
Martinez-Valdes, E., Guzman-Venegas, R. A., Silvestre, R. A., Macdonald, J. H., Falia, D., Araneda, O. F. & Haichelis, D., Nov 2016, In: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports. 26, 11, p. 1273-1282Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2015
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Characteristics explaining performance in downhill mountain biking
Macgregor, A., Chidley, J. B., MacGregor, A. L., Martin, C., Arthur, C. A. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Mar 2015, In: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 10, 2, p. 183-190Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beetroot Juice Does Not Enhance Altitude Running Performance in Well-Trained Athletes
Arnold, J. T., Oliver, S. J., Lewis-Jones, T. M., Wylie, L. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 4 Feb 2015, In: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2014
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Anabolic exercise in haemodialysis patients: a randomised controlled pilot study
Kirkman, D., Mullins, P. G., Junglee, N. A., Kumwenda, M., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., Sept 2014, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 5, 3, p. 199-207Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prolonged (9 h) poikilocapnic hypoxia (12% O2) augments cutaneous thermal hyperaemia in healthy humans
Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Macdonald, J. H. & Moore, J. P., 1 Jun 2014, In: Experimental Physiology. 99, p. 909-920Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Normobaric hypoxia and symptoms of acute mountain sickness: Elevated brain volume and intracranial hypertension
Lawley, J. S., Alperin, N., Bagci, A. M., Lee, S. H., Mullins, P. G., Oliver, S. J. & Macdonald, J. H., 20 May 2014, In: Annals of Neurology. 75, 6, p. 890-898Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2013
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Interaction between Intradialytic exercise and Hemodialysis adequacy
Macdonald, J. H., Kirkman, D. L., Roberts, L. D., Kelm, M., Wagner, J., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald J.H., [. V., 29 Nov 2013, In: American Journal of Nephrology. 38, 6, p. 475-482Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Muscle-Damaging Exercise Increases Heat Strain during Subsequent Exercise Heat Stress
Fortes, M. B., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Junglee, N. A., Crockford, M. J., West, L., Hillier-Smith, R., Macdonald, J. H. & Walsh, N. P., 1 Oct 2013, In: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 45, 10, p. 1915-1924Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exercising in a hot environment with muscle damage: effects on acute kidney injury biomarkers and kidney function
Junglee, N. A., Di Felice, U., Dolci, A., Fortes, M. B., Jibani, M. M., Lemmey, A. B., Walsh, N. P. & Macdonald, J. H., 15 Sept 2013, In: American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology. 305, 6, p. F813-820Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigation of whole-brain white matter identifies altered water mobility in the pathogenesis of high-altitude headache
Lawley, J., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Aug 2013, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 33, 8, p. 1286-1294Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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High altitude impairs in vivo immunity in humans
Smith, A. D., Oliver, S. J., Macdonald, J. H., Harper Smith, A. D., Lawley, J. S., Gallagher, C. A., Di Felice, U. & Walsh, N. P., 24 Jun 2013, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 14, 2, p. 144-149Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- 2012
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Exertional Fatigue in Patients With CKD
Macdonald, J. H., Fearn, L., Jibani, M. & Marcora, S. M., 1 Dec 2012, In: American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 60, 6, p. 930-939Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does proteinuria-inducing physical activity increase biomarkers of acute kidney injury?
Junglee, N. A., Lemmey, A. B., Burton, M., Searell, C., Jones, D., Lawley, J. S., Jibani, M. M. & Macdonald, J. H., 28 Nov 2012, In: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research. 36, 1, p. 278-289Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Is Not Related to High Altitude Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lawley, J. S., Oliver, S. J., Mullins, P. G., Morris, D., Junglee, N. A., Jelleyman, C. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Sept 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 3, p. 193-199Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Arteriovenous fistula complication following MRI
Kirkman, D., Junglee, N. A., Mullins, P. G. & Macdonald, J. H., 27 Aug 2012, In: British Medical Journal Case Reports.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Physiological and Psychological Illness Symptoms at High Altitude and Their Relationship With Acute Mountain Sickness: A Prospective Cohort Study
Hardy, L. J., Arthur, C. A., Roberts, R. J., Oliver, S. J., Sanders, S. J., Williams, C. J., Smith, Z. A., Lloyd-Davies E.*, [. V., Roberts, R., Arthur, C., Hardy, L. & Macdonald, J. H., 1 Jul 2012, In: Journal of Travel Medicine. 19, 4, p. 210-219Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carbohydrate Supplementation and Exercise Performance at High Altitude: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Oliver, S. J., Golja, P. & Macdonald, J. H., 19 Mar 2012, In: High Altitude Medicine and Biology. 13, 1, p. 22-31Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A matched-cohort study of body composition, physical function and quality of life in men with idiopathic vertebral fracture
Macdonald, J. H., Evans, S. F., Davies, H. L., Wilson, S., Davie, M. W., Sharp, C. A. & Wilson, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2012, In: Arthritis Care and Research. 64, 1, p. 92-100Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review