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Hamid R, Gomes VC, Huda N, Khan AR, Chowdhury M, Azam I. Role of Ommaya Reservoir in Pediatric Hydrocephalus: Experience in Bangladesh Medical College Hospital from 2019-2021. Mymensingh Med J 2023; 32:510-519. [PMID: 37002765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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The goal of this study was to analyze the efficacy of the Ommaya reservoir within all the different types of hydrocephalus in pediatric patients. At the same time, it's safe for repeated aspirations or long-term retention of the reservoir in the body. This retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed from January 2019 to December 2021, 33 consecutive cases of reservoir implantation were taken into the study irrespective of the etiology of hydrocephalus in the Neurosurgery Department of Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. These were mostly placed along with endoscopic third ventriculostomy and some were placed as an intermediary procedure to combat shunt complications in emaciated infants. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) aspiration was done in case of failed endoscopic third ventriculostomy and the frequency of aspiration depended upon the production of cerebrospinal fluid. Acetazolamide was routinely administered in each patient to reduce the frequency of aspiration. Most of the patients required ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt while they had sufficient body weight and few required no surgery. The average age at presentation was 76.88 days. All the neonates and infants had less weight in terms of their age. 42.4% of babies needed aspiration 2 times per week. Among all cases, 9.1% developed reservoir complications. Complications were not related to the number and volume of aspiration or duration of the reservoir in the body. Two (2) patients died after one year of reservoir implantation due to unknown etiology. Out of the 31 survivors, 3 patients did not need any further aspiration and 19 patients needed a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt, but the reservoir was kept in situ for a future emergency. The rest of them is waiting for a definitive shunt procedure. Other findings include low socioeconomic group was more prone to low birth weight and they carried the burden of congenital hydrocephalus and meningomyelocele. Most affected babies had their prenatal period in arsenic-affected areas in Bangladesh. Overall folic acid supplementation was started after the formation of the neural tube irrespective of socioeconomic status. Ommaya reservoir placement along with endoscopic third ventriculostomy plays a vital role in delaying shunt in endoscopic third ventriculostomy failure. It is a 'time buying' procedure until the baby has sufficient weight for successful shunt surgery. It has been found very effective intermediary intervention for managing shunt infection and it also helps revive a channel in shunt obstruction.
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- R Hamid
- Professor Rezina Hamid, Head of Department of Neurosurgery, Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh; E-mail:
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Kapriniotis K, Toia B, Noah A, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Greenwell T, Ockrim J, Gresty H. Do patients prefer telecommunication to traditional face-to face clinic review: A benefit of covid-19? Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00184-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Nobrega R, O’Connor E, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Ockrim J, Greenwell T. Right iliac fossa or umbilical stoma for a mitrofanoff – which is the best site? Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)00745-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Musco S, Ecclestone H, ‘t Hoen L, Blok B, Padilla-Fernández B, Del Popolo G, Groen J, Pannek J, Kessler T, Karsenty G, Phé V, Sartori A, Castro-Diaz D, Hamid R. Efficacy and safety of surgical treatments for neurogenic stress urinary incontinence in adults: A systematic review. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)00693-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kocadag H, Toia B, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Ockrim J, Greenwell T. Remnant bladder pyocystis -incidence, aetiology and management. Eur Urol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(21)00747-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Toia B, Leung L, Saigal R, Solomon E, Malde S, Taylor C, Sahai A, Hamid R, Greenwell T, Seth J, Sharma D, Ockrim J. Urodynamic predictors of surgical outcomes following male sling implantation. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)32863-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Yasmin H, Toia B, Axell R, Aleksejeva K, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Ockrim J, Greenwell T. Patient factors affect radiation exposure during video urodynamics. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33679-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Barratt R, Unterberg S, Nadeem M, Dunford C, Naaseri S, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Ockrim J, Greenwell T. Pre-operative MRI findings and predictors of De Novo stress urinary incontinence after urethral diverticulum excision. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33300-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Jenks J, Paras J, Ockrim J, Greenwell T, Pakzad M, Hamid R. Voiding dysfunction and sacral nerve stimulation in men: A ten year follow up review. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33569-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Carreras-Abad C, Cochet M, Hall T, Ramkhelawon L, Khalil A, Peregrine E, Vinayakarao L, Sivarajan S, Hamid R, Planche T, Sheridan E, Winchester S, Plumb J, Djennad A, Andrews N, Le Doare K, Heath P. Developing a serocorrelate of protection against invasive group B streptococcus disease in pregnant women: a feasibility study. Health Technol Assess 2019; 23:1-40. [PMID: 31855555 PMCID: PMC6936166 DOI: 10.3310/hta23670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Group B streptococcus is the leading cause of infection in infants. Currently, intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis is the major strategy to prevent invasive group B streptococcus disease. However, intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis does not prevent maternal sepsis, premature births, stillbirths or late-onset disease. Maternal vaccination may offer an alternative strategy. Multivalent polysaccharide protein conjugate vaccine development is under way and a serocorrelate of protection is needed to expedite vaccine licensure. OBJECTIVES The ultimate aim of this work is to determine the correlate of protection against the major group B streptococcus disease-causing serotypes in infants in the UK. The aim of this feasibility study is to test key operational aspects of the study design. DESIGN Prospective cohort study of pregnant women and their infants in a 6-month period (1 July to 31 December 2018). SETTING Five secondary and tertiary hospitals from London and South England. National iGBS disease surveillance was conducted in all trusts in England and Wales. PARTICIPANTS Pregnant women aged ≥ 18 years who were delivering at one of the selected hospitals and who provided consent during the study period. There were no exclusion criteria. INTERVENTIONS No interventions were performed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES (1) To test the feasibility of collecting serum at delivery from a large cohort of pregnant women. (2) To test the key operational aspects for a proposed large serocorrelates study. (3) To test the feasibility of collecting samples from those with invasive group B streptococcus. RESULTS A total of 1823 women were recruited during the study period. Overall, 85% of serum samples were collected at three sites collecting only cord blood. At the two sites collecting maternal, cord and infant blood samples, the collection rate was 60%. A total of 614 women were screened for group B streptococcus with a colonisation rate of 22% (serotype distribution: 30% III, 25% Ia, 16% II, 14% Ib, 14% V and 1% IV). A blood sample was collected from 34 infants who were born to colonised women. Maternal and infant blood and the bacterial isolates for 15 newborns who developed invasive group B streptococcal disease during the study period were collected (serotype distribution: 29% III, 29% II, 21% Ia, 7% Ib, 7% IV and 7% V). LIMITATIONS Recruitment and sample collection were dependent on the presence of research midwives rather than the whole clinical team. In addition, individualised consent limited the number of women who could be approached each day, and site set-up for the national surveillance study and the limited time period of this feasibility study limited recruitment of all eligible participants. CONCLUSIONS We have verified the feasibility of collecting and processing rectovaginal swabs and blood samples in pregnant women, as well as samples from those with invasive group B streptococcal disease. We have made recommendations for the recruitment of cases within the proposed GBS3 study and for controls both within GBS3 and as an extension of this feasibility study. FUTURE WORK A large case-control study comparing specific immunoglobulin G levels in mothers whose infants develop invasive group B streptococcal disease with those in colonised mothers whose infants do not develop invasive group B streptococcal disease is recommended. TRIAL REGISTRATION Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN49326091; IRAS project identification number 246149/REC reference number 18/WM/0147. FUNDING This project was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment programme and will be published in full in Health Technology Assessment; Vol. 23, No. 67. See the NIHR Journals Library website for further project information.
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- Clara Carreras-Abad
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Poole, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Redhill, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Croydon, UK
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- Microbiology Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Microbiology Department, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Redhill, UK
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- Group B Strep Support Group, Haywards Heath, UK
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- Statistics, Modelling and Economics Department, National Infection Service, Public Health England, London, UK
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- Statistics, Modelling and Economics Department, National Infection Service, Public Health England, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group and Vaccine Institute, Institute of Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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Hall S, Ahmed S, Reid S, Thiruchelvam N, Sahai A, Hamid R, Harding C, Biers S, Parkinson R. A national UK audit of suprapubic catheter insertion practice and rate of bowel injury with comparison to a systematic review and meta‐analysis of available research. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38:2194-2199. [DOI: 10.1002/nau.24114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- S. Hall
- Department of UrologyNottingham City Hospital Nottingham UK
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- Department of UrologyRoyal Derby Hospital Derby UK
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- Department of UrologyNorthern General Hospital Sheffield UK
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- Department of UrologyGuys Hospital London UK
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- Department of UrologyUniversity College Hospital London UK
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- Department of UrologyFreeman Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne UK
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- Department of UrologyAddenbrookes Hospital Cambridge UK
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- Department of UrologyNottingham City Hospital Nottingham UK
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Toia B, Gresty H, Pakzad M, Hamid R, Ockrim J, Greenwell T. Bulking for stress urinary incontinence in men: A systematic review. Neurourol Urodyn 2019; 38:1804-1811. [PMID: 31321804 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIMS An updated literature review on outcomes in men treated with currently commercially available bulking agents was performed to determine whether this is a reasonable option in selected patients. METHODS The review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses framework of systematic reviews. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Medline, and Embase was undertaken. Abstracts were independently screened by two investigators to include men with stress urinary incontinence treated with a peri-urethral injection of bulking agents currently available in the market. RESULTS Only eight original articles met the inclusion criteria. The bulking agents used were Macroplastique in five studies (total 123 patients), Opsys, Durasphere, and Urolastic in one study each (10, 7, and 2 patients, respectively). Only one study was randomized; Macroplastique vs AUS in men with mild or total incontinence. The included populations were heterogeneous and encompassed endoscopic, perineal, abdominal and laparoscopic prostate surgery as well as spinal cord injuries and urethral sphincter insufficiency. Significant dissimilarity was evident for the duration of incontinence (9-108 months), mean volume of bulking agent used (2.3-13.5 mL), number of cushions (1-5), depth and position of the cushions. The outcomes varied significantly, with reported dry rates between 0% and 83%. Outcomes were limited by relatively short follow-up in most studies. CONCLUSION Following initial enthusiasm and then dismay with collagen-based compounds, sparse and heterogeneous literature data were produced on newer non-migrating and nonabsorbable bulking agents. Some studies have suggested encouraging, if short term outcomes, however, future studies are needed in this field to support recommendations for widespread use.
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- B Toia
- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Ramachandrappa S, Kulkarni A, Gandhi H, Ellis C, Hutt R, Roberts L, Hamid R, Papageorghiou A, Mansour S. SHOX haploinsufficiency presenting with isolated short long bones in the second and third trimester. Eur J Hum Genet 2018; 26:350-358. [PMID: 29330548 DOI: 10.1038/s41431-017-0080-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Haploinsufficiency of the transcription factor short stature homeobox (SHOX) manifests as a spectrum of clinical phenotypes, ranging from disproportionate short stature and Madelung deformity to isolated short stature. Here, we describe five infants with molecularly confirmed diagnoses of SHOX haploinsufficiency who presented in utero with short long bones during routine antenatal scanning from as early as 19 weeks gestation. Other foetal growth parameters were normal. The molecular basis of SHOX haploinsufficiency was distinct in each case. In four cases, SHOX haploinsufficiency was inherited from a previously undiagnosed parent. In our de novo case, SHOX haploinsufficiency reflected the formation of a derivative sex chromosome during paternal meiosis. Final adult height in the SHOX-deficient parents ranged from -1.9 to -1.2 SDS. All affected parents had disproportionately short limbs and two affected mothers had bilateral Madelung deformity. To our knowledge, SHOX haploinsufficiency has not previously been reported to present in utero. Our experience illustrates that SHOX deficiency should form part of the differential diagnosis of foetal short long bones and suggests a low threshold for genetic testing. This should be particularly targeted at, but not limited to, families with a history of features suggestive of SHOX deficiency. Data on the postnatal growth of our index cases is presented which demonstrates that antenatal presentation of SHOX haploinsufficiency is not indicative of severe postnatal growth restriction. Early identification of SHOX deficiency will enable accurate genetic counselling reflecting a good postnatal outcome and facilitate optimal initiation of growth hormone therapy.
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- Shwetha Ramachandrappa
- South West Thames Regional Genetics Unit, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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- South West Thames Regional Genetics Unit, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, UK
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, UK
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- Fetal Medicine Unit, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK
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- South West Thames Regional Genetics Unit, St George's University of London, Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RE, UK.
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Crawford NF, Coleman SJ, Holt TN, Speidel SE, Enns RM, Newman JH, Hamid R, Thomas MG. 176 Genotyping a SNP in the endothelial PAS domain-containing protein 1 (EPAS1) gene: is it associated with mean pulmonary arterial pressures in yearling Angus cattle? J Anim Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.2527/asasann.2017.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Crawford NF, Zeng X, Coleman SJ, Holt TN, Speidel SE, Enns RM, Newman JH, Hamid R, Thomas MG. 0169 Pulmonary arterial pressure in yearling Angus cattle managed at high altitude: Study of a non-synonymous SNP in the oxygen-dependent degradation domain of the endothelial PAS domain-containing protein 1 gene. J Anim Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.2527/jam2016-0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- V Phe
- Hôpital Pitie-Salpetriere, Paris, France.
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University College London Hospitals, Londres, Royaume-Uni
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Losco GS, Burki JR, Omar YAI, Shah PJR, Hamid R. Long-term outcome of transobturator tape (TOT) for treatment of stress urinary incontinence in females with neuropathic bladders. Spinal Cord 2015; 53:544-6. [DOI: 10.1038/sc.2015.70] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Hamid R, Loveman C, Millen J, Colayco D, Stanisic S, Gultyaev D. A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of Onabotulinumtoxina Verse. Best Supportive Care (bsc) For The Treatment Of Anticholinergic Treatment-Refractory Neurogenic Detrusor Overactivity (ndo). Value Health 2014; 17:A470. [PMID: 27201347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- R Hamid
- Department of NeuroUrology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital & University College Hospital, London, UK, Stanmore, UK
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- Allergan Holdings Ltd., Marlow, UK
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Hamid R, Loveman C, Morton R, Millen J, Hassan Y. Burden On Secondary Care Of Overactive Bladder Patients Who Are Inadequately Managed With Anticholinergics In England. Value Health 2014; 17:A470-A471. [PMID: 27201346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- R Hamid
- Department of NeuroUrology, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital & University College Hospital, London, UK, Stanmore, UK
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- Allergan Holdings Ltd, Marlow, UK
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- Allergan Holdings Ltd., Marlow, UK
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Sathiyathasan S, Jeyanthan K, Soper H, Hamid R. Increased Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis as a Result of 5- Oxoproline (Pyroglutamic Acid) in Pregnancy: A Case Report. Nepal j obstet gynaecol 2014. [DOI: 10.3126/njog.v7i2.11144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Accumulation of 5- Oxoproline (pyroglutamic acid) is a rare cause of severe, high anion gap metabolic acidosis in adults. A 21 year old lady presented at 39 weeks gestation in her first pregnancy with 2 weeks history of shortness of breath. Arterial blood gas showed metabolic acidosis. Urine and serum samples were taken which showed an increase in the serum level of 5- Oxoproline -creatinine ratio indicating pyroglutamic metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis that is caused by 5- oxoproline results from disruption of the gamma glutamyl cycle. Glutamile synthetase (GS) deficiency is an autosomol recessive disorder. With GS deficiency, reduced glutathione levels increases gamma glutamile synthetase activity, and the resulting gamma - glutamile cystine levels are converted to 5-oxoproline.Suspicion for 5-oxoproline-associated high anion gap metabolic acidosis should be made when the cause of high anion gap metabolic acidosis remains poorly defined. DOI: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v7i2.11144 Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Vol 7 / No. 2 / Issue 14 / July-Dec, 2012 / 47-49
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Kass-Iliyya A, Jenks J, Moore CM, Hamid R, Shah JR, Greenwell TJ, Ockrim JL. Tined lead versus percutaneous nerve evaluation for sacral nerve stimulator assessment. Journal of Clinical Urology 2014. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415814541651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose: We compared the outcomes of percutaneous nerve evaluation (PNE) with first-stage tined lead placement (FSTLP) for the testing phase of sacral nerve neuromodulation (SNM), and we assessed the outcomes of these two techniques following implantation of a (second-stage) permanent sacral nerve stimulator (SNS). Methods: Seventy consecutive patients had either PNE ( n = 35) or FSTLP ( n = 35) evaluation, and conversion to a permanent SNS implant according to response. Primary outcomes were assessed using frequency-volume charts, pad testing, ICIQ/EQ5D questionnaires and global health perception visual analogue scale (VAS). Success was considered if they achieved greater than 50% improvement in their urinary symptoms. Success and failure rates were compared during the test phase and after implantation of the SNS. Results: Mean follow-up for the FSTLP group was 14 months (nine to 20) and for the PNE group was 22 months (eight to 27). Sixteen (46%) of the PNE tests and 20 (57%) of the FSTLP patients were converted to permanent implant. A significant correlation was noted between patients’ general health (VAS score) and a successful test phase ( r = 0.297, p = 0.013). Eighteen of 19 (95%) of tined lead patients have successful SNS implants, whereas five of 16 (31%) of PNE evaluations failed to convert test efficacy to the permanent SNS implant ( p = 0.042). Furthermore, two of PNE-SNS patients were successfully salvaged by the implantation of a second tined lead. Conclusions: FSTLP-SNS has a significantly higher success rate than PNE-SNS in converting the test phase to SNS implantation. This may be due in part to difficulties retaining accurate lead placement with the two-lead (PNE-SNS) approach. These findings have important cost and logistical implications for SNS services.
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- University College Hospitals London, UK
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- University College Hospitals London, UK
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- University College Hospitals London, UK
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- University College Hospitals London, UK
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Burki JR, Omar I, Shah PJR, Hamid R. Long-term urological management in spinal injury units in the UK and Eire: a follow-up study. Spinal Cord 2014; 52:640-5. [DOI: 10.1038/sc.2014.90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Kass-Iliyya A, Moore C, Chaudhury I, Hamid R, Andrich D, Greenwell T, Shah P, Ockrim J. 63 Early outcomes for the first patients within a 2-arm randomized and parallel sling-versus-sphincter feasibility protocol. European Urology Supplements 2014; 13:e63-e63a. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-9056(14)60065-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/19/2023]
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Jan H, Guimicheva B, Gosh S, Hamid R, Penna L, Sarris I. Evaluation of healthcare professionals’ understanding of eponymous maneuvers and mnemonics in emergency obstetric care provision. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2014; 125:228-31. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2013.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Abd. Ghani AH, Senin SF, Hamid R. Attenuation of Ground Penetrating Radar Signal Amplitude in Monitoring Reinforced Steel Corrosion. Jurnal Teknologi 2013; 65. [DOI: 10.11113/jt.v65.2194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Jan H, Bizrah M, Hamid R. A case of spontaneous conceived twins in uterus didelphys, with induction and delayed delivery between twins. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2013; 33:525-6. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2013.792790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We report on the generation of 42 fs pulses at 1 μm in a completely fiber-integrated format, which are, to the best of our knowledge, the shortest from all-fiber-integrated Yb-doped fiber lasers to date. The ring fiber cavity incorporates anomalous-dispersion, solid-core photonic crystal fiber with low birefringence, which acts as a broadband, in-fiber Lyot filter to facilitate mode locking. The oscillator operates in the stretched-pulse regime under slight normal net cavity dispersion. The cavity generates 4.7 ps long pulses with a spectral bandwidth of 58.2 nm, which are dechirped to 42 fs via a grating pair compressor outside of the cavity. Relative intensity noise (RIN) of the laser is characterized, with the integrated RIN found to be 0.026% in the 3 Hz-250 kHz frequency range.
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- Zuxing Zhang
- Department of Physics, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Clarke JA, Viswanatha RK, Hamid R, Sankaranarayanan S. Diagnosis and management of life-threatening hypermenorrhagia caused by uterine arteriovenous malformation secondary to surgical termination of pregnancy: video evidence! BMJ Case Rep 2012; 2012:bcr-2012-007368. [PMID: 23213129 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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A 23-year-old lady presented with a 10-month history of multiple episodes of prolonged and erratic menstrual bleeding having undergone a surgical termination of pregnancy. Initially, pelvic ultrasound and hysteroscopy were found to be normal and for many months she was treated pharmacologically for dysfunctional uterine bleeding. She also tried both a copper-coil and MIRENA intrauterine system, which were both expelled due to heavy bleeding characterised by 'a clot the size of two fists'. She required blood transfusions on multiple admissions, was forced to resign from her job and later became depressed. Under our care a transvaginal ultrasound scan showed a hypervascular region on the posterior uterine wall. An urgent hysteroscopy was performed due to her haemoglobin being 5.7 g/dl and revealed a pulsating lesion abutting the endometrium, which can be seen here on video. MR angiography confirmed an arteriovenous malformation and she was successfully treated with uterine artery embolisation.
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Hamid R, Shera AH, Bhat NA, Baba A, Rashid A. Congenital Descending Colonic Stenosis with Perforation of Transverse Colon in a Neonate: A Case Report. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 2012. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Colonic atresia and stenosis are rare causes of intestinal obstruction in the infant. Only 10 cases have been reported in Literature since 1966 and only one late-onset case has been reported in Literature until now. We describe the case of a 3 day old baby presenting with abdominal distension, failure to pass meconium and vomiting. X-ray of the abdomen showed dilated gut loops. Exploratory laparotomy was performed. At the junction of descending and sigmoid colon a stenosis was found, laparotomy also revealed a perforation of transverse colon. Transverse colostomy and a mucous fistula of sigmoid colon was performed after resecting stenosing segment and colon distal to perforation site upto stenosing site. Diagnosis was confirmed on histopathology. Colostomy was close after six weaks with uneventful recovery. Considering both the Literature and our case, congenital colonic stenosis should be considered one of the rare differential diagnoses in a neonate presenting as complete or partial intestinal obstruction. Key words: Colonic Stenosis; Perforation; Obstruction DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5446 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.32(1) 2012 73-75
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Sathiyathasan S, Jeyanthan K, Hamid R. Metabolic acidosis in late pregnancy due to 5-oxoproline (pyroglutamic acid)—A case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2012.22034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Panicker J, Khan S, Game X, Dalton C, Gonzales G, Elneil S, Hamid R, Fowler C. PAW26 Are the beneficial effects of Botulinum toxin for refractory detrusor overactivity in multiple sclerosis sustained with repeat injections? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2010.226340.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hamid R, Feneley M, Shah P. Management of Oncological and Iatrogenic Urinary Incontinence in Malignant Disease. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2010; 22:719-26. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2010.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2010] [Accepted: 07/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hamid R, Hedges LK, Austin E, Phillips JA, Loyd JE, Cogan JD. Transcripts from a novel BMPR2 termination mutation escape nonsense mediated decay by downstream translation re-initiation: implications for treating pulmonary hypertension. Clin Genet 2010; 77:280-6. [PMID: 20095988 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-0004.2009.01311.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2) gene mutations are a major risk factor for heritable pulmonary arterial hypertension (HPAH), an autosomal dominant fatal disease. We have previously shown that BMPR2 transcripts that contain premature termination codon (PTC) mutations are rapidly and nearly completely degraded through nonsense mediated decay (NMD). Here we report a unique PTC mutation (W13X) that did not behave in the predicted manner. We found that patient-derived cultured lymphocytes (CLs) contained readily detectable levels of the PTC-containing transcript. Further analysis suggested that this transcript escaped NMD by translational re-initiation at a downstream Kozak sequence, resulting in the omission of 173 amino acids. Treatment of CLs containing the PTC with an aminoglycoside decreased the truncated protein levels, with a reciprocal increase in full-length BMPR2 protein and, importantly, BMPR-II signaling. This is the first demonstration of aminoglycoside-mediated 'repair' of a BMPR2 mutation at the protein level in patient-derived cells and has obvious implications for treatment of HPAH where no disease-specific treatment options are available. Our data also suggest the need for a more thorough characterization of mutations prior to labeling them as haploinsufficient or dominant negative based simply on sequencing data.
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- R Hamid
- Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Austin ED, Cogan JD, West JD, Hedges LK, Hamid R, Dawson EP, Wheeler LA, Parl FF, Loyd JE, Phillips JA. Alterations in oestrogen metabolism: implications for higher penetrance of familial pulmonary arterial hypertension in females. Eur Respir J 2009; 34:1093-9. [PMID: 19357154 DOI: 10.1183/09031936.00010409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Mutations in bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 2 (BMPR2) cause familial pulmonary arterial hypertension (FPAH), but the penetrance is reduced and females are significantly overrepresented. In addition, gene expression data implicating the oestrogen-metabolising enzyme CYP1B1 suggests a detrimental role of oestrogens or oestrogen metabolites. We examined genetic and metabolic markers of altered oestrogen metabolism in subjects with a BMPR2 mutation. Genotypes for CYP1B1 Asn453Ser (N453S) were determined for 140 BMPR2 mutation carriers (86 females and 54 males). Nested from those subjects, a case-control study of urinary oestrogen metabolite levels (2-hydroxyoestrogen (2-OHE) and 16alpha-hydroxyoestrone (16alpha-OHE(1))) was conducted in females (five affected mutation carriers versus six unaffected mutation carriers). Among females, there was four-fold higher penetrance among subjects homozygous for the wild-type genotype (N/N) than those with N/S or S/S genotypes (p = 0.005). Consistent with this finding, the 2-OHE/16alpha-OHE(1) ratio was 2.3-fold lower in affected mutation carriers compared to unaffected mutation carriers (p = 0.006). Our findings suggest that variations in oestrogens and oestrogen metabolism modify FPAH risk. Further investigation of the role of oestrogens in this disease with profound sex bias may yield new insights and, perhaps, therapeutic interventions.
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- E D Austin
- Dept of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Immunology Medicine, DD-2205 Medical Center North, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 37232-2578, USA.
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Gurung P, Attar H, Morris T, Abdul-Rahman A, Wood S, Hamid R, Shah P. 494 LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF AUGMENTATION ILEOCYSTO PLASTY IN SPINAL CORD INJURED PATIENTS: A MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS OF FOLLOW-UP. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-9056(09)60491-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hamid R, Sarkar S, Hossain MA, Mazumder U, Akanda NI, Parvin R. Clinical picture of craniopharyngioma in childhood. Mymensingh Med J 2007; 16:123-6. [PMID: 17703145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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This cross sectional and observational study was carried out among the admitted patients of the department of Neurosurgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka during the period of 1st March 2004 to 31st March 2005. Among the all intracranial tumours, 2.5-04% are Craniopharyngiomas. Although there is a bi-modal age distribution-1st peak at 5-10 years and the 2nd peak at 55-65 years, the common patients are children (9% of childhood tumour). A typical child with Craniopharyngioma (CP) is short, obese and half blind and has a poor school record. The study has been undertaken to know in details, how child patients with Craniopharyngiomas in Bangladesh present their disease at the hospital. Earlier diagnosis and management may improve the quality of life and longivity. The average age of the patients was 13 years ranging from 07 to 17 years. The vast majority patients were admitted with visual problems as their presenting complaints. Among the patients 33% had total blindness of which 03 had primary optic atrophy and 1 has secondary optic atrophy. Among the remaining 08 patients, 75% were found to have field defect. All patients showed fundal changes ranging from early papilloedema to optic atrophy. We found major endocrinological deficiency in child patients with Craniopharyngioma in 17% cases. Raised Prolactin level may not be significant, because it could be due to stalk effect. Although 25% patients were of short stature, their hormonal profile was within normal range according to age and sex.
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- R Hamid
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hamid R, Patki P, Bywater H, Shah PJR, Craggs MD. Erratum: Effects of repeated ejaculations on semen characteristics following spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord 2006. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3102016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Patki P, Hamid R, Kadi N, Shah PJR. Memokath stents for the treatment of detrusor sphincter dyssynergia (DSD) in men with spinal cord injury: the Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit 10-year experience. Spinal Cord 2006; 45:121-2. [PMID: 16520816 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- I.S. Shergill
- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Urology, University College London and Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, United Kingdom
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective review. OBJECTIVE This retrospective review observes the evolution of bladder management by time and reports adult urological outcomes and complications in paediatric onset spinal cord injury (SCI). SETTING Spinal Injuries Unit RNOH Stanmore. METHOD In total, 10 traumatic SCI patients with mean age at injury of 13.6 years underwent treatment, for a mean period of 13.1 years. Characteristics of injury were noted. Two diagnostic subgroups, neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), and acontractile detrusor were made. Complications, treatment changes, operative procedures with follow-up were noted. RESULTS In group 1 (6/10 patients) with NDO, five had DSD. Initial bladder management was reflex/urge voiding (n=4), suprapubic catheterisation (SPC), (n=1) and self-intermittent catheterisation (SIC), (n=1). Two patients had multiple upper tract complications with decreased renal function, two recurrent symptomatic urinary infections and one; bladder calculus. In total, 12 operative procedures were performed to treat complications and change bladder management to, SIC+oxybutynin (n=3), ileal conduit (n=1), sacral anterior root stimulator implant (SARSI), (n=1), voiding on urge (n=1). In group 2 (4/10 patients) with a-contractile detrusor two had low compliance. Initial bladder management was SIC (n=3) and voiding on urge/straining (n=1). Two patients converted from SIC to permanent catheter drainage and reported complications. Incidental kidney stone was diagnosed in one. A total of four interventions were carried out with final management of SIC (n=2), voiding on urge/straining (n=1) and Mitrofanoff+ileocystoplasty (n=1). CONCLUSION Bladder management in paediatric SCI is dependent on neurological level and type of injury; it changes with growth and is affected by changes in bladder management.
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- P Patki
- 1Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK
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STUDY DESIGN Prospective randomised controlled study. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of repeated ejaculation on semen characteristics following spinal cord injury (SCI) in a prospective randomised controlled study. SETTING Spinal Research Centre, Stanmore, UK and Institute of Urology and Nephrology, London, UK. METHODS A total of 74 patients with SCI above T10 were tested by vibro-ejaculation using a Ferticare penile vibrator (Multicept A/S Horsholm, Denmark) using a standardised technique. The ejaculate was examined according to WHO protocol. The successfully vibro-ejaculated subjects (n = 32) were randomised into a study group (n = 18) and a control group (n = 14). The patients in the study group vibro-ejaculated weekly for 3 months with semen analysis performed at baseline and then monthly. The control group vibro-ejaculated at baseline and at the end of the 3-month period. Two experienced observers performed the semen analysis independently. All measures were compared for statistical significance across the two groups at the beginning and at the end of the 3-month period using a two-tailed student t-test. Significance was determined at the 95% confidence interval (P < 0.05). RESULTS In total, 10 patients in the study group and nine in the control group have completed the study so far. Six patients have dropped out of the study group and three from the control group for varied reasons. Two patients are currently enrolled in the study and control groups. The morphology and forward progression of sperm shows a statistically significant increase in the study group. The motility improves but is not statistically significant in the study group. No significant adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSIONS We have shown in this unique randomised controlled study that repeated ejaculation does improve the sperm characteristics in SCI patients. It is suggested that SCI men should undergo repeated ejaculation for at least 3 months before trying intravaginal or intrauterine insemination techniques. If this fails then in vitro fertilisation can be used. This method promotes natural conception, is intimate and cost effective.
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- R Hamid
- Spinal Research Centre, Stanmore, London, UK
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Patki P, Hamid R, Shah PJR, Craggs M. Long-term efficacy of AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter in male patients with urodynamic stress incontinence due to spinal cord lesion. Spinal Cord 2005; 44:297-300. [PMID: 16249789 DOI: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective analysis. OBJECTIVES To evaluate long-term efficacy and complications of AMS 800 (American Medical Systems) artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in treatment of urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) in male patients with spinal cord lesion (SCL). SETTING London Spinal Injuries Unit, Stanmore, UK and Institute of Urology and Nephrology, London, UK. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis identified nine males with SCL (five thoracic, three lumbar, one cervical) with USI, who underwent AMS 800 AUS implantation by a single surgeon at a specialist spinal injuries unit. The mean age was 38.2 years (range 27-47 years), with the mean time since injury of 13.8 years (range 6-26 years). In all, seven were complete and two were incomplete SCL (traumatic spinal injury eight, tranverse myelitis one). All implants were inserted with the urethral cuff around the bulbar urethra with a 61-70 cm water pressure reservoir in the retropubic space. Implant activation was carried out at 6 weeks postoperatively. All patients were regularly followed up in outpatient clinics at the interval of 3 months, 6 months and yearly thereafter. An ultrasound examination for the upper tracts and a video-cystometrogram (VCMG) was carried out at 3 months postsurgery and then yearly. RESULTS The follow-up ranged from 3 to 133 months (mean 70.2 months). All implants were activated successfully with no intra- or immediate-postoperative complications. At activation all patients reported total urinary continence with seven out of nine implants (77%) currently working well. Two patients reported significant recurrent incontinence at 3 month follow-up, one of whom underwent a removal of the entire implant at the end of 3 months and the other was continent after a pump and cuff revision. The implant removed at 3 months was due to erosion and infection while the second was removed at 24 months due to secondary implant infection. Three out of seven (43%) successful implants required one revision each. One patient continues to report minimal leakage only during transfers with no leak demonstrated on postoperative VCMG. One patient with indwelling urethral catheter, two with suprapubic catheter and one voiding on urge have changed their bladder management to intermittent catheterisations postoperatively. All removals and revision procedures were carried out in the first 53 months of follow-up and four out of seven implants (57%) required no revisions. CONCLUSION On a long term, AMS 800 is a viable option to treat USI in men with SCL. Mechanical revisions are frequent but effective. Strict patient selection, optimum preoperative bladder management and regular follow-up ensure low complication and high efficacy rates in the long term.
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- Spinal Injuries Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK
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Patki P, Woodhouse J, Bycroft J, Hamid R, Shah PJR. Stress urinary incontinence: current understanding. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2005; 66:335-40. [PMID: 15981341 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2005.66.6.18400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Many new concepts were introduced in epidemiology, a etiopathology and treatment of stress urinary incontinence. This review gives a short account of these concepts and compares the results of commonly used treatment options with new ones recently introduced.
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- Department of Neurourology, RNOHT, Stanmore
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Patki P, Woodhouse J, Bycroft J, Hamid R, Shah PJR. Stress urinary incontinence: current understanding. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2005. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2005.66.6.18401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Many new concepts were introduced in epidemiology, a etiopathology and treatment of stress urinary incontinence. This review gives a short account of these concepts and compares the results of commonly used treatment options with new ones recently introduced.
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- P Patki
- Department of Neurourology, RNOHT, Stanmore,
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- Urology, Department of Neurourology, RNOHT, Stanmore and Institute of Urology ' Nephrology, London,
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- Urology, Department of Neurourology, RNOHT, Stanmore and Institute of Urology ' Nephrology, London,
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- Urology, Institute of Urology & Nephrology, London and
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- Urologist, Department of Neurourology, RNOHT, Stanmore and Institute of Urology & Nephrology, London
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Hamid R, Rotshteyn Y, Rabadi L, Parikh R, Bullock P. Comparison of alamar blue and MTT assays for high through-put screening. Toxicol In Vitro 2004; 18:703-10. [PMID: 15251189 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2004.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 374] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/25/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The performance of alamar blue and 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) cell viability assays in a high through-put format were compared. A total of 117 drugs chosen for their wide range of therapeutic areas were screened at 10 microM using both assays in human hepatoma cell line HepG2. Except for terfenadine and astemizole, which performed consistently in both assays, the alamar blue assay was slightly more sensitive than the MTT assay for most compounds. The MTT assay was less sensitive detecting an effect for daunorubicin and trifluoperazine. Seven drugs, astemizole, daunorubicin, ellipticine, fluphenazine, terfenadine, thioridazine and trifluoperazine, had percent viability results of 55% or less in the alamar blue assay at the single point screen. These were re-tested in both assays for reconfirmation of cytotoxicity and determination of the EC50 values. Except for daunorubicin, the EC50 values were comparable in both assays. Based on these results and the Z'-factor assessment of assay quality, both assays provided useful information to identify in vitro cytotoxic drugs at early stages of drug candidate selection. However, careful interpretation of data is warranted due to the possibility of false positive or negative results caused by inducers and/or inhibitors of metabolic enzymes that are responsible for transformation of cell toxicity end points, as we demonstrated using dicumarol.
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- R Hamid
- Discovery Support, Purdue Pharma L.P., 444 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502, USA.
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- I S Shergill
- Institute of Urology, University College London, UK.
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Hamid R, Bywater H, Patki P, Knight S, Shah P, Craggs M. 535 The effects of repeated ejaculations on the quality of sperms following spinal cord injury. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-9056(04)90530-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shergill IS, Damani N, Hamid R, Arya M, Patel HRH. Intratesticular cysts and malignant potential: conservative management is an option. Int J Clin Pract 2003; 57:848. [PMID: 14686581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
Abstract
Benign intratesticular cysts are rare, but recognition is essential to prevent unnecessary surgical intervention. The diagnostic dilemma is to differentiate these cysts from testicular malignancy. As they are extremely uncommon, experience of their management is limited and controversial. We present a case of a simple intratesticular cyst and discuss the diagnostic and management principles.
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