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McGonigle J, Malizia A, Holmes R, Tyacke R, Mirmehdi M. Using Iterative Wavelet Cluster Analysis to Produce Individualised Reference Regions for Characterisation of Drift in Pharmacological MRI. Neuroimage 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1053-8119(09)70585-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Holmes R, He W, Gutiérrez A, Shi C, Papanikolaou N. SU-FF-T-242: Evaluation of Tomo Quality Assurance™ (TQA™) Performance for Daily Quality Assurance. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3181718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Holmes R. Alcohol dehydrogenases: gene multiplicity and differential functions of five classes of isozymes. Drug Alcohol Rev 2009; 12:99-110. [PMID: 16818317 DOI: 10.1080/09595239300185781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Mammalian alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) constitute an enzyme family of multiple forms (isozymes) which are differentially distributed throughout the body. Subunit types alpha, beta and gamma in dimeric combinations constitute the isozymes of human liver class I ADH, and are >94% homologous in structure. Human pi and chi subunits form homodimeric Class II and III ADH isozymes. pi-ADH is liver specific whereas chi-ADH is widely distributed throughout the body. A sixth human ADH subunit (designated mu or sigma), forming a new dimeric human stomach ADH, has been recently reported as Class IV ADH. Evidence for a seventh human ADH subunit has also been described, designated as Class V, the transcripts having been reported in the stomach and liver. All five classes of ADH represent isozymes which are homologous but exhibit at least 30% sequence differences in primary srtructure. Kinetic analyses of four of these classes of ADH indicated differential functions, serving either in the oxidative or reductive mode. Studies from various laboratories indicate the following respective functions: oxidation of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols-liver Class I and Class II, and stomach Class IV ADHs; reduction of peroxidic aldehydes-Classes I, II and IV; 'biogenic' alcohol oxidation-Classes I and II; and glutathione-dependent formaldehyde dehydrogenase-Class III.
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Slifer K, Amarian M, Auerbach L, Averett T, Berthot J, Bertin P, Bertozzi B, Black T, Brash E, Brown D, Burtin E, Calarco J, Cates G, Chai Z, Chen JP, Choi S, Chudakov E, Ciofi Degli Atti C, Cisbani E, de Jager CW, Deur A, DiSalvo R, Dieterich S, Djawotho P, Finn M, Fissum K, Fonvieille H, Frullani S, Gao H, Gao J, Garibaldi F, Gasparian A, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Glashausser C, Glöckle W, Golak J, Goldberg E, Gomez J, Gorbenko V, Hansen JO, Hersman B, Holmes R, Huber GM, Hughes E, Humensky B, Incerti S, Iodice M, Jensen S, Jiang X, Jones C, Jones G, Jones M, Jutier C, Kamada H, Ketikyan A, Kominis I, Korsch W, Kramer K, Kumar K, Kumbartzki G, Kuss M, Lakuriqi E, Laveissiere G, Lerose JJ, Liang M, Liyanage N, Lolos G, Malov S, Marroncle J, McCormick K, McKeown RD, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Mitchell J, Nogga A, Pace E, Papandreou Z, Pavlin T, Petratos GG, Pripstein D, Prout D, Ransome R, Roblin Y, Rowntree D, Rvachev M, Sabatié F, Saha A, Salmè G, Scopetta S, Skibiński R, Souder P, Saito T, Strauch S, Suleiman R, Takahashi K, Teijiro S, Todor L, Tsubota H, Ueno H, Urciuoli G, Van der Meer R, Vernin P, Voskanian H, Witała H, Wojtsekhowski B, Xiong F, Xu W, Yang JC, Zhang B, Zolnierczuk P. 3He spin-dependent cross sections and sum rules. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2008; 101:022303. [PMID: 18764175 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.101.022303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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We present a measurement of the spin-dependent cross sections for the 3He over -->(e over -->,e')X reaction in the quasielastic and resonance regions at a four-momentum transfer 0.1< or =Q2< or =0.9 GeV2. The spin-structure functions have been extracted and used to evaluate the nuclear Burkhardt-Cottingham and extended Gerasimov-Drell-Hearn sum rules for the first time. The data are also compared to an impulse approximation calculation and an exact three-body Faddeev calculation in the quasielastic region.
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Smith S, Yeomans D, Bushe CJP, Eriksson C, Harrison T, Holmes R, Mynors-Wallis L, Oatway H, Sullivan G. A well-being programme in severe mental illness. Baseline findings in a UK cohort. Int J Clin Pract 2007; 61:1971-8. [PMID: 17997803 PMCID: PMC2779991 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2007.01605.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with severe mental illness (SMI) have higher rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality than the general population. In the UK, data were limited regarding the known prevalence of physical health screening of SMI patients. AIMS A total of 966 patients with SMI from seven geographically varied regions in the UK agreed to participate in a 2-year nurse-led intervention (Well-being Support Programme), designed to improve their overall physical health by providing basic physical health checks, health promotion advice, weight management and physical activity groups in secondary care. RESULTS At baseline, only 31% of participants had undergone a recent physical health check. There were high rates of obesity (BMI > 30 in 49%), glucose abnormalities (12.4%), hypertension/prehypertension (50%), hyperlipidaemia (71%), poor diet (32%), low exercise levels (37.4%) and smoking (50%). CONCLUSIONS Patients with SMI where healthcare professionals have concerns regarding their physical health, have potentially modifiable risk factors for CVD, which remain undiagnosed. Programmes designed to address the physical health problems in SMI need to be implemented and evaluated in this already marginalised group of people.
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de Vlaming V, Biales A, Riordan D, Markiewicz D, Holmes R, Otis P, Zander R, Lazorchak J. Screening California surface waters for estrogenic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EEDC) with a juvenile rainbow trout liver vitellogenin mRNA procedure. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2007; 385:66-79. [PMID: 17644162 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2007.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2007] [Revised: 03/29/2007] [Accepted: 06/16/2007] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Concern regarding the occurrence of chemicals that disrupt endocrine system functions in aquatic species has heightened over the last 15 years. However, little attention has been given to monitoring for estrogenic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EEDCs) in California's freshwater ecosystems. The objective was to screen surface water samples for estrogenic activity using vitellogenin (Vtg) mRNA quantification in livers of juvenile rainbow trout by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (Q-RT PCR). Vtg mRNA analysis of livers from fish exposed to 113 ambient water samples collected from surface waters in California's Central Valley and northern area indicated that six samples (5% of total) may have contained EEDCs. The six samples induced marginal, but statistically significant, increases of Vtg mRNA. No ambient water sample evoked Vtg mRNA responses equivalent to those in positive controls (all responses were less than 2% of the positive control response). Thus, EEDC concentrations in these samples were low (at or near the threshold for the procedure) or results may have included false positives. To establish a more definitive assessment of EEDC occurrence, follow-up screening at sites where statistically significant, but weak, estrogenic activity was observed is recommended. Overall, results reveal that a majority of the California surface waters tested were below EEDC detection threshold concentration for the screening procedure utilized.
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Robson PM, Heffernan N, Holmes R, Gonen M, Schubert J, Getrajdman GI, Brody LA, Brown KT, Covey AM, Blumgart LH. Effect of percutaneous biliary drainage (PBD) for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) on quality of life (QoL). J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.9029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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9029 Background: PBD is routinely performed to relieve MBO. The clinical effects of drainage have been well documented, but little has been reported about how PBD effects a patient's QoL. Methods: Between October, 2004 and December, 2006, eligible patients (>18 years old, English speaking, clinical diagnosis of MBO) scheduled to undergo PBD at a comprehensive cancer center were invited to participate in a prospective study evaluating QoL using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Hepatobiliary (FACT-Hep) instrument, comprised of 5 subscales (physical, emotional, functional and social well being, and disease-specific concerns). FACT is the total score of the first four items; FACT-Hep is the total score of all 5 subscales. Patients completed the instrument at baseline, one week and four weeks following PBD. Instruments were scored following FACT guidelines; changes in QoL between these time points were analyzed using a mixed effect model with time as a categorical variable. Results: One hundred twenty five patients consented to participate in this study. Sixteen were not evaluable and were withdrawn from the study. One hundred nine (60 male / 49 female) patients completed the baseline instrument (100%), 57% at one week and 39% at four weeks. Thirty four patients (31%) completed all time points. The most common diagnoses included cholangiocarcinoma (30%), pancreatic cancer (29%), and metastatic colorectal cancer (17%). Mortality was 10% (N=11) at 4 weeks and 28% (N=30) 8 weeks following PBD, with one patient dying from a procedure related complication. The mean FACT scores are indicated in the table below. A declining score is associated with a decline in QoL. Conclusions: PBD for MBO does not improve overall QoL following PBD. Patients have significant disease related mortality within eight weeks of the procedure. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Holmes R, Tluk S, Metta V, Patel P, Rao R, Williams A, Chaudhuri KR. Nature and variants of idiopathic restless legs syndrome: observations from 152 patients referred to secondary care in the UK. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2007; 114:929-34. [PMID: 17238008 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-006-0614-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2006] [Accepted: 11/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Heterogeneity in clinical presentation and daytime somnolence in restless legs syndrome (RLS) have been poorly explored in the UK. MATERIAL AND METHODS Analysis of database of 152 cases of primary RLS compiled from clinical consultation using a structured questionnaire administration and clinical examination, spanning six years of referral. Standard evaluations included use of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Secondary RLS was excluded and polysomnography performed in some when clinically indicated. RESULTS The mean duration of RLS before appropriate treatment initiation was 12.7 years (age range of patients 26-90 years). 79% of patients had insomnia while 30% had excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Severe pain, restless arms and paroxysmal RLS causing lifestyle alterations also occurred. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that there is considerable delay before appropriate therapy in RLS. A large number have EDS and insomnia among others, is the commonest presenting feature. Phenotypic heterogeneity may cause diagnostic difficulty.
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Acha A, Aniol KA, Armstrong DS, Arrington J, Averett T, Bailey SL, Barber J, Beck A, Benaoum H, Benesch J, Bertin PY, Bosted P, Butaru F, Burtin E, Cates GD, Chao YC, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Craver B, Cusanno F, De Leo R, Decowski P, Deur A, Feuerbach RJ, Finn JM, Frullani S, Fuchs SA, Fuoti K, Gilman R, Glesener LE, Grimm K, Grames JM, Hansen JO, Hansknecht J, Higinbotham DW, Holmes R, Holmstrom T, Ibrahim H, de Jager CW, Jiang X, Katich J, Kaufman LJ, Kelleher A, King PM, Kolarkar A, Kowalski S, Kuchina E, Kumar KS, Lagamba L, LaViolette P, LeRose J, Lindgren RA, Lhuillier D, Liyanage N, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, Meekins DG, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Moffit B, Nanda S, Nelyubin V, Otis K, Paschke KD, Phillips SK, Poelker M, Pomatsalyuk R, Potokar M, Prok Y, Puckett A, Qian X, Qiang Y, Reitz B, Roche J, Saha A, Sawatzky B, Singh J, Slifer K, Sirca S, Snyder R, Solvignon P, Souder PA, Stutzman ML, Subedi R, Suleiman R, Sulkosky V, Tobias WA, Ulmer PE, Urciuoli GM, Wang K, Whitbeck A, Wilson R, Wojtsekhowski B, Yao H, Ye Y, Zhan X, Zheng X, Zhou S, Ziskin V. Precision measurements of the nucleon strange form factors at Q2 approximately 0.1 GeV2. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2007; 98:032301. [PMID: 17358678 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.98.032301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2006] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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We report new measurements of the parity-violating asymmetry A(PV) in elastic scattering of 3 GeV electrons off hydrogen and 4He targets with <theta(lab)> approximately 6.0 degrees . The 4He result is A(PV)=(+6.40+/-0.23(stat)+/-0.12(syst))x10(-6). The hydrogen result is A(PV)=(-1.58+/-0.12(stat)+/-0.04(syst))x10(-6). These results significantly improve constraints on the electric and magnetic strange form factors G(E)(s) and G(M)(s). We extract G(E)(s)=0.002+/-0.014+/-0.007 at <Q(2)>=0.077 GeV2, and G(E)(s)+0.09G(M)(s)=0.007+/-0.011+/-0.006 at <Q(2)>=0.109 GeV2, providing new limits on the role of strange quarks in the nucleon charge and magnetization distributions.
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Holmes R, Soloway PD. Regulation of imprinted DNA methylation. Cytogenet Genome Res 2006; 113:122-9. [PMID: 16575171 DOI: 10.1159/000090823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2005] [Accepted: 08/04/2005] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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DNA methylation is an essential enzymatic modification in mammals. This common epigenetic mark occurs predominantly at the fifth carbon of cytosines within the palindromic dinucleotide 5'-CpG-3'. The majority of methylated CpGs are located within repetitive elements including centromeric repeats, satellite sequences and gene repeats encoding ribosomal RNAs. CpG islands, frequently located at the 5' end of genes, are typically unmethylated. DNA methylation also occurs at imprinted genes which exhibit parent-of-origin-specific patterns of methylation and expression. Imprinted methylation at differentially methylated domains (DMDs) is one of the regulatory mechanisms controlling the allele-specific expression of imprinted genes. Proper control of DNA methylation is needed for normal development and loss of methylation control can contribute to initiation and progression of tumorigenesis (reviewed in Plass and Soloway, 2002). Because patterns of imprinted DNA methylation are highly reproducible, imprinted loci make useful models for studying regulation of DNA methylation and may provide insights into how this regulation goes awry in cancer. Here, we review what is currently known about the mechanisms regulating imprinted DNA methylation. We will focus on cis-acting DNA sequences, trans-acting protein factors and the possible involvement of RNAs in control of imprinted DNA methylation.
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Peters J, Holmes R, Monk D, Beechey CV, Moore GE, Williamson CM. Imprinting control within the compact Gnas locus. Cytogenet Genome Res 2006; 113:194-201. [PMID: 16575180 DOI: 10.1159/000090832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2005] [Accepted: 08/02/2005] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Mouse distal chromosome 2 was one of the earliest described imprinting regions. Maternal and paternal inheritance of the region is associated with opposite phenotypes affecting growth, development and behaviour. Mis-expression of proteins determined by the imprinted Gnas locus can account for the phenotypes. The imprinting domain in mouse distal chromosome 2 is small, comprising the Gnas locus. This locus is unusually complex, containing biallelic, maternally and paternally expressed transcripts that share exons. It also contains two germline differentially methylated regions that have the characteristics of imprinting control regions. One of these specifically controls the tissue-specific imprinting of the Gnas exon 1 transcript but does not affect the imprinting of other transcripts. Imprinting of other transcripts may be controlled by the other germline differentially methylated region by a mechanism involving antisense RNA.
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Nikolajsen JL, Holmes R. Investigation of Squeeze-Film Isolators for the Vibration Control of a Flexible Rotor. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1243/jmes_jour_1979_021_042_02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This paper describes work in which the feasibility of controlling the synchronous and non-synchronous vibrational behaviour of a flexible rotor was investigated using squeeze-film isolators in series with the supporting journal bearings.
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The stable and unstable vibrational characteristics of rigid shafts symmetrically supported on short journal bearings are obtained directly from Reynolds equation and conveniently represented in terms of two important parameters.
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Holmes R. Lubrication and Wear Group: Oil-Whirl Characteristics of a Rigid Rotor in 360° Journal Bearings. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1243/pime_proc_1963_177_026_02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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An insight into the mechanism of oil whirl is obtained by investigating theoretically and experimentally its two main characteristics, frequency and amplitude. It is shown that the ratio of steady oil-whirl vibrational frequency to shaft speed may be predicted qualitatively by a linear treatment and some conclusions of a nonlinear treatment are also given. It is also concluded that oil-whirl amplitude can be restricted by the oil supply pressure. Experiments involving the use of a rigid rotor supported on two fully lubricated 360° journal bearings are described and ratios of steady oil-whirl frequency to shaft speed as low as 0.37 reported.
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Aniol KA, Armstrong DS, Averett T, Benaoum H, Bertin PY, Burtin E, Cahoon J, Cates GD, Chang CC, Chao YC, Chen JP, Choi S, Chudakov E, Craver B, Cusanno F, Decowski P, Deepa D, Ferdi C, Feuerbach RJ, Finn JM, Frullani S, Fuoti K, Garibaldi F, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Gorbenko V, Grames JM, Hansknecht J, Higinbotham DW, Holmes R, Holmstrom T, Humensky TB, Ibrahim H, de Jager CW, Jiang X, Kaufman LJ, Kelleher A, Kolarkar A, Kowalski S, Kumar KS, Lambert D, LaViolette P, LeRose J, Lhuillier D, Liyanage N, Margaziotis DJ, Mazouz M, McCormick K, Meekins DG, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Moffit B, Monaghan P, Munoz-Camacho C, Nanda S, Nelyubin V, Neyret D, Paschke KD, Poelker M, Pomatsalyuk R, Qiang Y, Reitz B, Roche J, Saha A, Singh J, Snyder R, Souder PA, Subedi R, Suleiman R, Sulkosky V, Tobias WA, Urciuoli GM, Vacheret A, Voutier E, Wang K, Wilson R, Wojtsekhowski B, Zheng X. Parity-violating electron scattering from 4He and the strange electric form factor of the nucleon. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2006; 96:022003. [PMID: 16486563 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.96.022003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2005] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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We have measured the parity-violating electroweak asymmetry in the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from 4He at an average scattering angle <theta(lab)> = 5.7 degrees and a four-momentum transfer Q2 = 0.091 GeV2 . From these data, for the first time, the strange electric form factor of the nucleon G(E)s can be isolated. The measured asymmetry of A(PV) = (6.72 +/- 0.84(stat) +/- 0.21(syst) x 10(-6) yields a value of G(E)s = -0.038 +/- 0.042(stat) +/- 0.010(syst), consistent with zero.
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Anthony PL, Arnold RG, Arroyo C, Bega K, Biesiada J, Bosted PE, Bower G, Cahoon J, Carr R, Cates GD, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cooke M, Decowski P, Deur A, Emam W, Erickson R, Fieguth T, Field C, Gao J, Gary M, Gustafsson K, Hicks RS, Holmes R, Hughes EW, Humensky TB, Jones GM, Kaufman LJ, Keller L, Kolomensky YG, Kumar KS, LaViolette P, Lhuillier D, Lombard-Nelsen RM, Marshall Z, Mastromarino P, McKeown RD, Michaels R, Niedziela J, Olson M, Paschke KD, Peterson GA, Pitthan R, Relyea D, Rock SE, Saxton O, Singh J, Souder PA, Szalata ZM, Turner J, Tweedie B, Vacheret A, Walz D, Weber T, Weisend J, Woods M, Younus I. Precision measurement of the weak mixing angle in Møller scattering. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2005; 95:081601. [PMID: 16196849 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.95.081601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2005] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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We report on a precision measurement of the parity-violating asymmetry in fixed target electron-electron (Møller) scattering: A(PV) = [-131 +/- 14(stat) +/- 10(syst)] x 10(-9), leading to the determination of the weak mixing angle sin2(thetaW(eff) = 0.2397 +/- 0.0010(stat) +/- 0.0008(syst), evaluated at Q2 = 0.026 GeV2. Combining this result with the measurements of sin2(thetaW(eff) at the Z0 pole, the running of the weak mixing angle is observed with over 6sigma significance. The measurement sets constraints on new physics effects at the TeV scale.
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Patel VR, Tully AS, Holmes R, Lindsay J. ROBOTIC RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING—THE LEARNING CURVE AND BEYOND: INITIAL 200 CASES. J Urol 2005; 174:269-72. [PMID: 15947662 DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000162082.12962.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 332] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The introduction of robotic assistance has the potential to improve surgical outcomes and reduce the steep learning curve associated with conventional laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. We report on our experience with robotic radical prostatectomy in the community setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 200 patients underwent robotic radical prostatectomy during 18 months. Prospective data collection included a quality of life (Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite) questionnaire, basic demographics, prostate specific antigen (PSA), clinical stage and Gleason grade. Operative outcome measures included operative time, estimated blood loss and complications. Postoperative outcome measures included hospital stay, catheter time, pathology, PSA and return of continence. RESULTS Average operative time was 141 minutes with an estimated blood loss of 75 cc. The intraoperative complication rate was 1% with no mortality, reexploration or transfusion. Of the patients 95% were discharged home on postoperative day 1 (1 to 3) with hematocrit averaging 34.5 (range 25 to 45). The average difference in preoperative and postoperative hematocrit was 3 points (range -2 to 15). Average catheter time was 7.2 days (range 5 to 15). The positive margin rate was 10.5% for the entire series, 5.7% for T2 tumors, 28.5% (T3a), 20% (T3b) and 33% (T4a). Of the patients 95% had undetectable PSA (less than 0.1 ng/ml) at average followup of 9.7 months. Continence at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months was 47%, 78%, 89%, 92% and 98%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our initial experience with robotic radical prostatectomy is promising. The learning curve was approximately 20 to 25 cases. With a structured methodical approach we were able to implement robotics safely and effectively into our community practice with minimal patient morbidity, and good oncological and functional outcomes.
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Page JH, Hildebrand WK, Beck J, Holmes R, Bobowski J. Phonons in porous media at intermediate frequencies. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/pssc.200405364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Amarian M, Auerbach L, Averett T, Berthot J, Bertin P, Bertozzi W, Black T, Brash E, Brown D, Burtin E, Calarco J, Cates G, Chai Z, Chen JP, Choi S, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, de Jager CW, Deur A, DiSalvo R, Dieterich S, Djawotho P, Finn JM, Fissum K, Fonvieille H, Frullani S, Gao H, Gao J, Garibaldi F, Gasparian A, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Glashausser C, Goldberg E, Gomez J, Gorbenko V, Hansen JO, Hersman B, Holmes R, Huber GM, Hughes E, Humensky B, Incerti S, Iodice M, Jensen S, Jiang X, Jones C, Jones G, Jones M, Jutier C, Ketikyan A, Kominis I, Korsch W, Kramer K, Kumar K, Kumbartzki G, Kuss M, Lakuriqi E, Laveissiere G, Lerose J, Liang M, Liyanage N, Lolos G, Malov S, Marroncle J, McCormick K, McKeown R, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Mitchell J, Papandreou Z, Pavlin T, Petratos GG, Pripstein D, Prout D, Ransome R, Roblin Y, Rowntree D, Rvachev M, Sabatie F, Saha A, Slifer K, Souder P, Saito T, Strauch S, Suleiman R, Takahashi K, Teijiro S, Todor L, Tsubota H, Ueno H, Urciuoli G, Van der Meer R, Vernin P, Voskanian H, Wojtsekhowski B, Xiong F, Xu W, Yang JC, Zhang B, Zołnierczuk PA. Measurement of the generalized forward spin polarizabilities of the neutron. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2004; 93:152301. [PMID: 15524867 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.93.152301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The generalized forward spin polarizabilities gamma(0) and delta(LT) of the neutron have been extracted for the first time in a Q2 range from 0.1 to 0.9 GeV2. Since gamma(0) is sensitive to nucleon resonances and delta(LT) is insensitive to the Delta resonance, it is expected that the pair of forward spin polarizabilities should provide benchmark tests of the current understanding of the chiral dynamics of QCD. The new results on delta(LT) show significant disagreement with chiral perturbation theory calculations, while the data for gamma(0) at low Q2 are in good agreement with a next-to-leading-order relativistic baryon chiral perturbation theory calculation. The data show good agreement with the phenomenological MAID model.
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Laveissière G, Todor L, Degrande N, Jaminion S, Jutier C, Di Salvo R, Van Hoorebeke L, Alexa LC, Anderson BD, Aniol KA, Arundell K, Audit G, Auerbach L, Baker FT, Baylac M, Berthot J, Bertin PY, Bertozzi W, Bimbot L, Boeglin WU, Brash EJ, Breton V, Breuer H, Burtin E, Calarco JR, Cardman LS, Cavata C, Chang CC, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, Dale DS, de Jager CW, De Leo R, Deur A, d'Hose N, Dodge GE, Domingo JJ, Elouadrhiri L, Epstein MB, Ewell LA, Finn JM, Fissum KG, Fonvieille H, Fournier G, Frois B, Frullani S, Furget C, Gao H, Gao J, Garibaldi F, Gasparian A, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Glashausser C, Gomez J, Gorbenko V, Grenier P, Guichon PAM, Hansen JO, Holmes R, Holtrop M, Howell C, Huber GM, Hyde-Wright CE, Incerti S, Iodice M, Jardillier J, Jones MK, Kahl W, Kato S, Katramatou AT, Kelly JJ, Kerhoas S, Ketikyan A, Khayat M, Kino K, Kox S, Kramer LH, Kumar KS, Kumbartzki G, Kuss M, Leone A, LeRose JJ, Liang M, Lindgren RA, Liyanage N, Lolos GJ, Lourie RW, Madey R, Maeda K, Malov S, Manley DM, Marchand C, Marchand D, Margaziotis DJ, Markowitz P, Marroncle J, Martino J, McCormick K, McIntyre J, Mehrabyan S, Merchez F, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Miller GW, Mougey JY, Nanda SK, Neyret D, Offermann EAJM, Papandreou Z, Pasquini B, Perdrisat CF, Perrino R, Petratos GG, Platchkov S, Pomatsalyuk R, Prout DL, Punjabi VA, Pussieux T, Quémenér G, Ransome RD, Ravel O, Real JS, Renard F, Roblin Y, Rowntree D, Rutledge G, Rutt PM, Saha A, Saito T, Sarty AJ, Serdarevic A, Smith T, Smirnov G, Soldi K, Sorokin P, Souder PA, Suleiman R, Templon JA, Terasawa T, Tieulent R, Tomasi-Gustaffson E, Tsubota H, Ueno H, Ulmer PE, Urciuoli GM, Vanderhaeghen M, Van De Vyver R, Van der Meer RLJ, Vernin P, Vlahovic B, Voskanyan H, Voutier E, Watson JW, Weinstein LB, Wijesooriya K, Wilson R, Wojtsekhowski BB, Zainea DG, Zhang WM, Zhao J, Zhou ZL. Measurement of the generalized polarizabilities of the proton in virtual Compton scattering at Q2=0.92 and 1.76 GeV2. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2004; 93:122001. [PMID: 15447252 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.93.122001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We report a virtual Compton scattering study of the proton at low c.m. energies. We have determined the structure functions P(LL)-P(TT)/epsilon and P(LT), and the electric and magnetic generalized polarizabilities (GPs) alpha(E)(Q2) and beta(M)(Q2) at momentum transfer Q(2)=0.92 and 1.76 GeV2. The electric GP shows a strong falloff with Q2, and its global behavior does not follow a simple dipole form. The magnetic GP shows a rise and then a falloff; this can be interpreted as the dominance of a long-distance diamagnetic pion cloud at low Q2, compensated at higher Q2 by a paramagnetic contribution from piN intermediate states.
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Anthony PL, Arnold RG, Arroyo C, Baird K, Bega K, Biesiada J, Bosted PE, Breuer M, Carr R, Cates GD, Chen JP, Chudakov E, Cooke M, Decker FJ, Decowski P, Deur A, Emam W, Erickson R, Fieguth T, Field C, Gao J, Gustafsson K, Hicks RS, Holmes R, Hughes EW, Humensky TB, Jones GM, Kaufman LJ, Kolomensky YG, Kumar KS, Lhuillier D, Lombard-Nelsen R, Mastromarino P, Mayer B, McKeown RD, Michaels R, Olson M, Paschke KD, Peterson GA, Pitthan R, Pope K, Relyea D, Rock SE, Saxton O, Shapiro G, Singh J, Souder PA, Szalata ZM, Tobias WA, Tonguc BT, Turner J, Tweedie B, Vacheret A, Walz D, Weber T, Weisend J, Whittum D, Woods M, Younus I. Observation of parity nonconservation in møller scattering. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2004; 92:181602. [PMID: 15169482 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.92.181602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We report a measurement of the parity-violating asymmetry in fixed target electron-electron (Møller) scattering: A(PV)=[-175+/-30(stat)+/-20(syst)] x 10(-9). This first direct observation of parity nonconservation in Møller scattering leads to a measurement of the electron's weak charge at low energy Q(e)(W)=-0.053+/-0.011. This is consistent with the standard model expectation at the current level of precision: sin((2)theta(W)(M(Z))((-)MS)=0.2293+/-0.0024(stat)+/-0.0016(syst)+/-0.0006(theory).
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Amarian M, Auerbach L, Averett T, Berthot J, Bertin P, Bertozzi B, Black T, Brash E, Brown D, Burtin E, Calarco J, Cates G, Chai Z, Chen JP, Choi S, Chudakov E, Cisbani E, De Jager CW, Deur A, DiSalvo R, Dieterich S, Djawotho P, Finn M, Fissum K, Fonvieille H, Frullani S, Gao H, Gao J, Garibaldi F, Gasparian A, Gilad S, Gilman R, Glamazdin A, Glashausser C, Goldberg E, Gomez J, Gorbenko V, Hansen JO, Hersman B, Holmes R, Huber GM, Hughes E, Humensky B, Incerti S, Iodice M, Jensen S, Jiang X, Jones C, Jones G, Jones M, Jutier C, Ketikyan A, Kominis I, Korsch W, Kramer K, Kumar K, Kumbartzki G, Kuss M, Lakuriqi E, Laveissiere G, Lerose J, Liang M, Liyanage N, Lolos G, Malov S, Marroncle J, McCormick K, McKeown R, Meziani ZE, Michaels R, Mitchell J, Papandreou Z, Pavlin T, Petratos GG, Pripstein D, Prout D, Ransome R, Roblin Y, Rowntree D, Rvachev M, Sabatie F, Saha A, Slifer K, Souder P, Saito T, Strauch S, Suleiman R, Takahashi K, Teijiro S, Todor L, Tsubota H, Ueno H, Urciuoli G, Van Der Meer R, Vernin P, Voskanian H, Wojtsekhowski B, Xiong F, Xu W, Yang JC, Zhang B, Zolnierczuk P. Q2 evolution of the neutron spin structure moments using a 3He target. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2004; 92:022301. [PMID: 14753931 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.92.022301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2003] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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We have measured the spin structure functions g(1) and g(2) of 3He in a double-spin experiment by inclusively scattering polarized electrons at energies ranging from 0.862 to 5.058 GeV off a polarized 3He target at a 15.5 degrees scattering angle. Excitation energies covered the resonance and the onset of the deep inelastic regions. We have determined for the first time the Q2 evolution of Gamma(1)(Q2)= integral (1)(0)g(1)(x,Q2)dx, Gamma(2)(Q2)= integral (1)(0)g(2)(x,Q2)dx, and d(2)(Q2)= integral (1)(0)x(2)[2g(1)(x,Q2)+3g(2)(x,Q2)]dx for the neutron in the range 0.1< or =Q2< or =0.9 GeV2 with good precision. Gamma(1)(Q2) displays a smooth variation from high to low Q2. The Burkhardt-Cottingham sum rule holds within uncertainties and d(2) is nonzero over the measured range.
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Jensen SL, Holmes R. Rosacea fulminans associated with pegylated interferon alpha-2B and ribavirin therapy. J Drugs Dermatol 2003; 2:554-6. [PMID: 14558405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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Rosacea fulminans is characterized by the sudden onset of large, coalescing nodules and draining sinuses on the face. A few reports have linked medications to this condition, but none have described the onset of rosacea fulminans with pegylated interferon or ribavirin therapy. We report a patient who presented with rosacea fulminans after initiation of therapy for Hepatitis C.
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Umapathy N, Holmes R, Basavaraj S, Roux R, Cable HR. Performance of parotidectomy in nonspecialist centers. ARCHIVES OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY--HEAD & NECK SURGERY 2003; 129:925-8; discussion 928. [PMID: 12975262 DOI: 10.1001/archotol.129.9.925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To ascertain whether parotidectomy could be safely performed in smaller centers. The results of parotid surgery in a smaller center were reviewed and the major outcome measures compared with the results in the English literature from the best-known centers. DESIGN Retrospective analysis of case series comprising 168 consecutive parotid surgical procedures in a district general hospital for a 15-year period (1985-1999). The follow-up ranged from 1 to 15 years with a mean of 8 years. Sixty-three patients had a follow-up of over 10 years. Revision procedures and surgery for malignant tumors were excluded from the study. SETTING Warwick Hospital, a district general hospital in the United Kingdom, catering to a population of 300,000, with a case mix that is typical for a primary care hospital. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Permanent facial palsy, temporary facial palsy, and recurrence rate. Other variables included age, sex, name of the surgeon, histopathologic features of the specimen, duration of follow-up, and other complications. RESULTS There were 154 consecutive operations within the study period, performed by 2 ear, nose, and throat surgeons and 1 general surgeon. Eight cases were excluded because of cancer or revision, yielding a final figure of 146 for analysis. There were 25 cases of temporary facial palsy and no incidence of permanent facial palsy during the study period. However, recurrence of the tumor was noted in 4 patients, all of whom opted for revision surgery with successful outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Parotid surgery for benign disease can be as safely performed in smaller centers as in larger centers. However, our study did not support the view that only a specified single surgeon should do parotid surgery, since there is no significant difference in the major outcome measures between different surgeons.
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Kemp PM, Holmes C, Hoffmann SMA, Bolt L, Holmes R, Rowden J, Fleming JS. Alzheimer's disease: differences in technetium-99m HMPAO SPECT scan findings between early onset and late onset dementia. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2003; 74:715-9. [PMID: 12754337 PMCID: PMC1738480 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.74.6.715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the HMPAO SPECT cerebral perfusion patterns in early and late onset Alzheimer's disease. METHODS Twenty patients with early onset disease (<65 years) and 44 patients with late onset disease (>65 years) were studied. All patients fulfilled NINCDS-ADRDA clinical criteria and had details of disease severity and length of history at the time of imaging. Technetium-99m HMPAO SPECT brain scans were acquired on a multi-detector gammacamera and analysed visually and with statistical parametric mapping (SPM99). RESULTS Patients with early onset disease had significantly greater posterior cortical association area involvement whereas those with late onset disease had significantly greater medial temporal hypoperfusion. These findings were unchanged after controlling for disease severity and length of illness. DISCUSSION These functional imaging findings of the differences between early and late onset Alzheimer's disease are supported by published findings that include histopathological and clinical evidence; namely late onset patients tend to present with the characteristic involvement of the medial temporal lobes producing marked memory loss whereas early onset patients present with predominant posterior cortical association area involvement. These age related findings should be borne in mind when clinically diagnosing, and interpreting functional brain imaging studies in, patients with suspected Alzheimer's disease.
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