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Emotional well-being and HbA1c following the implementation of the Diabetes Psychosocial Assessment Tool (DPAT) in young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM): An observational study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2023; 200:110696. [PMID: 37164160 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2023.110696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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AIMS This observational study evaluated the implementation of the Diabetes Psychosocial Assessment Tool (DPAT), assessing emotional well-being of young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and the clinical congruency between DPAT-recommended and specialist-led referrals. METHODS Young adults with T1DM attending the clinic completed the DPAT on two occasions. The DPAT includes the PAID (diabetes distress), PHQ-4 (depression/anxiety) and WHO-5 (general well-being), a diabetes health audit and a referral pathway to (allied) health professionals. Demographic and clinical information was retrieved from medical records. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and generalized estimating equations. RESULTS 115 people with T1DM, aged 16-25 years, were included in the analysis. Symptoms of moderate-severe diabetes distress were present in 29 (25%) participants, symptoms of depression/anxiety and impaired well-being in 21 (19%) and 26 (23%) participants, respectively. The odds of depression/anxiety symptoms was lower at the second timepoint compared to the first timepoint (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.32-0.96, p=0.03). The odds of moderate-severe diabetes distress tended to be lower. No change was observed in general well-being or HbA1c. There was moderate concordance between DPAT and clinician referrals to psychologists (81%) and dieticians (70%). CONCLUSIONS Using the DPAT facilitates the conversation about emotional well-being during routine consultation and follow-up.
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A national qualitative investigation of the impact of service change on doctors' training during Covid-19. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2023; 23:174. [PMID: 36941665 PMCID: PMC10027255 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04143-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Covid-19 crisis sparked service reconfigurations in healthcare systems worldwide. With postgraduate medical education sitting within these systems, service reconfigurations substantially impact trainees and their training environment. This study aims to provide an in-depth qualitative understanding of the impact of service reconfiguration on doctors' training during the pandemic, identifying opportunities for the future as well as factors that pose risks to education and training and how these might be mitigated. METHODS Qualitative parallel multi-centre case studies examined three Trusts/Health Boards in two countries in the United Kingdom. Data were collected from online focus groups and interviews with trainees and supervisors using semi-structured interview guides (September to December 2020). A socio-cultural model of workplace learning, the expansive-restrictive continuum, informed data gathering, analysis of focus groups and coding. RESULTS Sixty-six doctors participated, representing 25 specialties/subspecialties. Thirty-four participants were male, 26 were supervisors, 17 were specialty trainees and 23 were foundation doctors. Four themes described the impact of pandemic-related service reconfigurations on training: (1) Development of skills and job design, (2) Supervision and assessments, (3) Teamwork and communication, and (4) Workload and wellbeing. Service changes were found to both facilitate and hinder education and training, varying across sites, specialties, and trainees' grades. Trainees' jobs were redesigned extensively, and many trainees were redeployed to specialties requiring extra workforce during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS The rapid and unplanned service reconfigurations during the pandemic caused unique challenges and opportunities to doctors' training. This impaired trainees' development in their specialty of interest, but also presented new opportunities such as cross-boundary working and networking.
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218 DEVELOPING CONSENSUS-BASED INTEGRATED NUTRITION CARE PATHWAYS TO PREVENT, IDENTIFY AND MANAGE MALNUTRITION IN IRELAND. Age Ageing 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The expected policy and standards of nutritional care in acute settings in Ireland has recently been developed (Department of Health, 2020). Based on these and international guidelines, integrated care pathways have been proposed by a panel of experts for (i) the transition of nutrition care of adult patients (>18 years) from hospital to community and, (ii) screening and identifying nutrition risk among community dwelling older adults (>65 years). The purpose of this study was to develop a consensus amongst diverse stakeholders for the proposed integrated nutrition care pathways.
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A cross-sectional online survey collected data to identify pathway practices for retention. The survey was adapted to the Irish context based on previous research. Relevant stakeholders including healthcare professionals working in hospital, community and primary care, general practitioners, nurses, registered dietitians, healthcare workers from voluntary community services, and patients/patient advocates were recruited. Participants responded on the relevance and importance of discreet care practices in the proposed Nutrition Care Pathway and a consensus was set at ≥ 80%.
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Ninety-seven healthcare professionals and eight patient/patient advocates completed the survey. There was no response from healthcare workers from voluntary community services. Most of the discreet care practices gained consensus ratings ≥80% from healthcare professionals. Among the patient/patient advocates, only 3 pathway elements gained consensus ≥80%.
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Healthcare professionals’ agreement with the relevance and importance of the proposed integrated nutrition care pathways offer guidance to prevent, identify, and manage malnutrition among older adults transitioning between care settings or living at home. The opinion of patients/patient advocates and healthcare workers of voluntary community services providers requires further engagement using alternative methodologies.
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294 INTEGRATION OF MUSIC THERAPY WITHIN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM FOR OLDER ADULTS IN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL. Age Ageing 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Music Therapy (MT) is an evidence-based intervention in which a music therapist uses music within a therapeutic relationship to achieve targeted goals. Studies show that MT may improve patient communication, cognition and mood, and facilitate rehabilitation by improving motor skills, particularly in those with stroke and Parkinson’s disease. We aimed to integrate MT within our geriatric multidisciplinary team (MDT) by: (1) promoting knowledge of MT among MDT staff; and (2) developing and implementing a MT referral pathway for patients. Furthermore, we aimed to assess its overall impact.
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Music therapists delivered oral presentations and experiential learning through creative workshops, collaboration and feedback to allied health therapists in our geriatric MDT. Criteria for referrals for MT and a referral pathway were developed. Data on patients who received MT was collated.
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There were 70 referrals for MT from our MDT. 61% were female, mean age 77 years. Referral sources were occupational therapists (45%), speech therapists (34%), medical social workers (13%), physiotherapists (8%). Patients included those with stroke (41%), general medical conditions (23%), dementia (16%), Parkinson's (11%) and mental health concerns (9%). There were 16 joint MDT sessions and a mean of 5 MT sessions per patient (about 40 minutes in duration). Interventions included: Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT), singing and vocal exercises, Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation (RAS), Musical Neglect Training (MNT), Therapeutic Instrumental Musical Performance (TIMP), reminiscence and song-writing. Overall, we identified better engagement with rehabilitation and improvements in mood, speech (voice strength and verbal fluency) and upper and lower limb co-ordination.
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MT was successfully integrated into a geriatric MDT and had beneficial effects on patient mood, speech, communication and motor function. Education of MDT members was crucial in achieving appropriate MT referrals. Joint MDT’s also facilitated individualised MT interventions. Findings strongly support our model that incorporates MT within an MDT.
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265 A PHYSIOTHERAPY-LED TRANSITION TO HOME INTERVENTION FOR OLDER ADULTS FOLLOWING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DISCHARGE: A PILOT FEASIBILITY RANDOMISED-CONTROLLED TRIAL. Age Ageing 2022. [PMCID: PMC9620307 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Older adults frequently attend the Emergency Department (ED) and experience high rates of adverse outcomes following ED presentation including functional decline, ED re-presentation and unplanned hospital admission. The development of effective interventions to prevent such outcomes is a key priority for research and service provision. A presentation to an ED can be viewed as an opportunity to assess those at risk of adverse outcomes and initiate a care plan in those deemed as ‘high risk'. Our aim was to evaluate the feasibility of a physiotherapy led integrated care intervention for older adults discharged from the ED (ED-PLUS). Methods Older adults presenting to the ED with undifferentiated medical complaints and discharged within 72 hours were computer randomised in a ratio of 1:1:1 to deliver usual care, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in the ED, or ED-PLUS (Trial registration: NCT04983602). ED-PLUS is an evidence-based and stakeholder-informed intervention to bridge the care transition between the ED and community by initiating a CGA in the ED and implementing a six-week, multi-component, self-management programme in the patient’s own home. Feasibility (recruitment and retention rates) and acceptability of the programme were assessed quantitatively and qualitatively. Functional decline was examined post-intervention using the Barthel Index. All outcomes were assessed by a research nurse blinded to group allocation. Results 29 participants were recruited, indicating 97% of our recruitment target. 90% of participants completed the ED-PLUS intervention. All participants expressed positive feedback about the intervention. The incidence of functional decline at 6 weeks was 10% in the ED-PLUS group versus 70-89% in the usual care and CGA-only groups. Conclusion High adherence and retention rates were observed among participants and preliminary findings indicate a lower incidence of functional decline in the ED-PLUS group. Recruitment challenges existed in the context of COVID-19. Data collection is ongoing for six-month outcomes.
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301 BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MUSIC THERAPY IN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL. Age Ageing 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac218.264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Environmental Music Therapy (EMT) uses live music played by a music therapist to enhance the surrounding environment and is increasingly used in clinical settings. Studies show that EMT may reduce anxiety, enhance wellbeing, promote better communication between patients and staff, and reduce patient perception of waiting times in hospital. We aimed to explore the benefit of EMT for older adults in a geriatric outpatient setting and on rehabilitation wards.
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Harp music was played by a music therapist in the vicinity of ambulatory clinics and on rehabilitation wards for 4 hours per week (over a 2-day period) for 20 weeks. Music exposure on any given day was to an estimated 50 outpatients, as well as 50 people passing the vicinity or to about 30 patients on the rehabilitation ward. Music was selected and played in a dynamic process, responding to verbal and non-verbal reactions of patients, family, and staff. Voluntary responses were recorded and collated.
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There were 36 recorded responses and all reflected positively on EMT. Patients cited that the music created a welcoming space and stimulated interaction and conversation. Several patients waiting for their clinic appointment noted that it distracted from fearful expectation and was a source of comfort. Some commented that they felt more relaxed and that it reduced stress. On rehabilitation wards, patients found familiar music to be calming with nurses citing that it stimulated social interaction between patients, family and staff. Responses to EMT gave insights that resulted in patient referrals for music therapy.
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Environmental music played by a music therapist was found to modify patient hospital experiences. In particular, it appeared to reduce self-perceived stress and stimulate positive social interaction and conversation. This supports the use of EMT to advance the integration of the arts for wellbeing in an acute hospital.
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Energy Spectrum of Two-Dimensional Acoustic Turbulence. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS 2022; 128:224501. [PMID: 35714230 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.128.224501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We report an exact unique constant-flux power-law analytical solution of the wave kinetic equation for the turbulent energy spectrum, E(k)=C_{1}sqrt[ϵac_{s}]/k, of acoustic waves in 2D with almost linear dispersion law, ω_{k}=c_{s}k[1+(ak)^{2}], ak≪1. Here, ϵ is the energy flux over scales, and C_{1} is the universal constant which was found analytically. Our theory describes, for example, acoustic turbulence in 2D Bose-Einstein condensates. The corresponding 3D counterpart of turbulent acoustic spectrum was found over half a century ago, however, due to the singularity in 2D, no solution has been obtained until now. We show the spectrum E(k) is realizable in direct numerical simulations of forced-dissipated Gross-Pitaevskii equation in the presence of strong condensate.
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POS0243 THE EFFECT OF A MEDITERRANEAN DIET ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS – THE MEDRA STUDY. Ann Rheum Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2022-eular.4259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BackgroundThe immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) suggest a protective role in rheumatic conditions1. A small but increasing body of evidence from randomised controlled trials demonstrates that increased adherence to a MedDiet in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can have a beneficial effect on disease activity, pain levels and physical function2.ObjectivesThe primary aim of the MEDRA study was to determine the effects of a MedDiet compared to the current food based dietary guidelines in Ireland (Healthy Eating Guidelines/HEG) on the physical function and quality of life in patients with RA.MethodsIn this randomised controlled trial, 44 patients with RA were randomly allocated to either the MedDiet or the HEG arm of the study. The 12-week dietary intervention study was delivered online by a Registered Dietitian (RD) and included data collection at three time points: baseline, mid-intervention (6 weeks) and post-intervention (12 weeks). Participants in both dietary intervention groups attended three video consultations with the RD, at baseline, weeks 6 and 12, and two follow up reviews by telephone at weeks 3 and 9. All participants were provided resources designed to specifically explain the assigned diet and how it can be successfully adhered to. Primary outcomes were changes in physical function and quality of life measured using the validated Health Assessment Questionnaire - Disability Index (HAQ-DI) and Rheumatoid Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RAQoL), respectively. Secondary outcomes included changes in physical activity and patient-reported pain levels.ResultsForty patients with RA completed the study (mean age:47.5 SD10.9 years, females: 87.5%). No significant differences were found in the distribution of age, anthropometric measures, disease duration, physical activity, and quality of life between the two diet groups at baseline. However, the group assigned to the MedDiet had better mean values for quality of life compared to the HEG group; 0.9 ± 0.5 vs. 1.4 ±0.7, p<0.001, respectfully. Compared to baseline, there was a significant improvement in HAQ-DI scores in participants following both the MedDiet (0.9 ±0.5 to 0.5 ± 0.4, p<0.001) and HEG (1.4 ± 0.7 to 1.0 ± 0.6, p<0.001). Significant improvements in RAQoL scores were also seen in both the MedDiet (10.1 ±7.5 to 4.0 ± 4.7, p<0.001) and HEG (11.25 ± 7.2 to 7.9 ± 6.4, p=0.02) groups. At 12 weeks, participants in the MedDiet group reported a significantly better physical function status (mean difference -0.5, 95% CI -0.8 to -0.1, p=0.007) and quality of life (mean difference -3.9, 95% CI -7.5 to -0.2, p=0.04) compared to the HEG group. Participants in the MedDiet group demonstrated a significant increase in physical activity levels (56.7 ± 28.6 to 70.6 ± 33.5, p=0.01). Conversely, a non-significant decrease in physical activity levels was observed in the HEG group from baseline to post-intervention.ConclusionThe study indicates positive effects of a Mediterranean and low-fat diet as per the Healthy Eating Guidelines on physical function and quality of life in patients with RA. The MedDiet may be superior in improving physical activity levels. Further studies and a larger cohort are needed to confirm these findings.References[1]Oliviero, F., Spinella, P., Fiocco, U., Ramonda, R., Sfriso, P. and Punzi, L., 2015. How the Mediterranean diet and some of its components modulate inflammatory pathways in arthritis. Swiss medical weekly, 145(4546).[2]Forsyth, C., Kouvari, M., D’Cunha, N.M., Georgousopoulou, E.N., Panagiotakos, D.B., Mellor, D.D., Kellett, J. and Naumovski, N., 2018. The effects of the Mediterranean diet on rheumatoid arthritis prevention and treatment: a systematic review of human prospective studies. Rheumatology international, 38(5), pp.737-747.AcknowledgementsThis work was funded by the School of Allied Health Postgraduate scholarship at the University of Limerick.Disclosure of InterestsNone declared
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127 Optimum Treatment for Sigmoid Volvulus Remains Elusive but Surgery May Provide Considerable Benefit: Results of a 5-Year Audit. Br J Surg 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znac039.071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Sigmoid volvulus is a surgical emergency and patients are often elderly with significant comorbidities. Whilst endoscopic decompression is easy and effective in the short-term, recurrence and repeated admissions are common with surgery generally being reserved for non-resolution or complications. Consensus an optimum management is lacking.
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A retrospective audit of all patients admitted with sigmoid volvulus to a DGH General Surgery service between 01/01/2015-20/10/2020 was undertaken. Patient demographics, comorbidities, clinical findings, investigations, and treatment were recorded.
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Sixty-three patients were identified (median age 71.5 years; 58.7% male]. Some 50.8% had more than one previous presentation (range 1–6), 19% presented after 3 days of symptoms and 3.2% presented with perforation. Plain radiography and CT scanning was undertaken in 90.5% and 54%, respectively.
Endoscopic detorsion was performed in 77.77% and repeated in the same admission for 33.3% of cases. Flatus tubes and rigid sigmoidoscopy was used in 47.6% with a 59.6% success rate. Seventeen patients (27%) underwent sigmoid resection, 14 having open surgery and 3 laparoscopic. Primary anastomosis was undertaken in 64.7% (11 patients), with only one anastomotic leak; the remaining 6 patients had a colostomy. The re-admission rate was 30.1% (19% non-operated patients, 11.1% operated patients).
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Most patients with sigmoid volvulus are managed non-operatively with endoscopic detorsion which may be associated with a considerable healthcare burden and high readmission rates. Selective resection can be associated with low morbidity and good outcomes. Clinicians could reasonably adopt a lower threshold for surgical intervention, particularly for recurrent volvulus.
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Intrauterine Fallopian Tube Incarceration Following Suction Curettage with Uterine Perforation. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2021; 29:457-459. [PMID: 34902595 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation after cavotricuspid isthmus ablation for isolated typical atrial flutter: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Europace 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/euab116.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
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There is a lack of consensus guidelines regarding the continuation of anticoagulant therapy following cavotricuspid isthmus (CTI) ablation for typical atrial flutter. This is despite a significant number of patients developing new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following the procedure. Furthermore, a summary of Kaplan-Meier estimates for drug-free, arrhythmia-free survival has never been reported.
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To estimate the incidence of drug-free, new-onset AF stratified by rhythm monitoring strategy in patients undergoing CTI ablation for isolated typical atrial flutter.
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PubMed, Embase and MEDLINE databases were searched to identify relevant studies. Only studies where anti-arrhythmic drugs were discontinued post-ablation and that accounted for patient censoring by reporting results in the form of time to event data were included. Data was extracted from published Kaplan-Meier curves using a digitizing software and confidence intervals for the survivor function were estimated based on the number at risk at the time point of interest. Results were pooled in a random effects model using the DerSimonian-Laird estimator.
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Thirteen relevant studies incorporating 1712 patients (79 % male, mean age 63.2 +/-11.2 years, LVEF 55.2 +/-10.8%) were identified. The estimated freedom from new-onset atrial fibrillation was 89.7% (95% CI: 80.3-90.1%) at 1 year and 86.2% (95% CI: 78.4-94.0%) at 2 years in patients undergoing predominantly symptom –based monitoring, 74.6% (95%CI: 67.0-82.3%) at 1 year and 69.5% (95%CI: 63.5-75.6%) at 2 years in patients undergoing regular clinic follow-up with periodic Holter monitoring and 51.4% (95% CI: 41.8-61.0%) at 1 year and 22.7% (95% CI: 8.7% - 36.6%) at 2 years in patients with implantable loop recorders.
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With the advent of implantable loop recorders, it is apparent that most patients with isolated atrial flutter manifest new-onset AF following CTI ablation and the merits of discontinuing anticoagulation must be carefully considered in this population. Symptom-based monitoring likely severely underestimates the incidence of new-onset AF and may lead to adverse outcomes, particularly in patients with a high risk of stroke.
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Spontaneous Termination of Ventricular Fibrillation Captured on Implantable Loop Recorder. Heart Lung Circ 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.06.168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Incidence of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cavotricuspid Isthmus Ablation for Isolated Atrial Flutter: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Heart Lung Circ 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.06.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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1647P Evaluation of baseline neutrophil to lymphocyte (NLR), platelet to lymphocyte (PLR) and lymphocyte to monocyte ratios (LMR) as prognostic factors in osteosarcoma – The Toronto Sarcoma Program Experience. Ann Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2020.08.1873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Adjuvant radiation or re-excision for early stage vulvar squamous cell carcinoma with positive or close surgical margins. Gynecol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2019.04.541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The effects of a multidisciplinary high-throughput skin clinic on healthcare costs of organ transplant recipients. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:1290-1296. [PMID: 30706970 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND A long-term complication among organ transplant recipients (OTRs) is skin malignancies which are associated with level and duration of immunosuppressive treatment, sun exposure and age. Dermatological surveillance is recommended for OTRs at high risk of skin malignancies, but evidence is lacking on the benefits of such services. OBJECTIVE To examine the economic impact on patients and on the hospital service of a multidisciplinary high-throughput skin cancer clinic in Brisbane, Australia, dedicated to dermatological and surgical care of high-risk OTRs. METHODS In a pre/postdesign, hospital admission and cost data were obtained for 101 consecutively enrolled study participants from 12 months prior to the introduction of the clinic (to February 2016), the 3-month 'run-in' period (March to May 2016) and 12 months subsequent (to June 2017). Differences between pre- and post-clinic hospital costs were tested using non-parametric bootstrapping and interrupted time series analysis. A survey of patient out-of-pocket costs and perceived financial burden was also undertaken during the clinic. RESULTS Overall hospital costs were higher after the clinic but 3-monthly hospital costs for skin procedures trended downwards. Despite 3-monthly mean, hospital visits increasing from 85 to 314, mean 3-monthly costs reduced by AU$1491 (P < 0.001) indicating greater cost efficiency. Total patient out-of-pocket costs were AU$18 377 over 3 months. CONCLUSION Clinical costing data revealed higher, more rapid throughput and significantly lower per patient costs pre- and postestablishment of a multidisciplinary skin cancer clinic for OTRs.
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Management of OTRs in a dermatological surgical clinic. Br J Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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皮肤外科诊所中的 OTR 管理. Br J Dermatol 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Management of organ transplant recipients attending a high‐throughput skin cancer surgery and surveillance clinic in Queensland. Br J Dermatol 2018; 180:631-636. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Increase in preventive behaviour by organ transplant recipients after sun protection information in a skin cancer surveillance clinic. Br J Dermatol 2018; 179:1195-1196. [PMID: 29885042 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.16836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Canine T cell lymphoma treated with lomustine, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisolone chemotherapy in 35 dogs. Vet Comp Oncol 2018; 16:622-629. [DOI: 10.1111/vco.12430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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3:20 PM Abstract No. 233 Severe arm swelling in hemodialysis patients with an arteriovenous access and ipsilateral central vein stenosis: comparison of stent deployment versus conversion to a HeRO graft. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.01.261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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Case Report: Spontaneous Hemorrhage of a Rare Renal Tumor in the Native Kidney of a Renal Transplant Recipient. Transplant Proc 2018; 50:902-904. [PMID: 29555245 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Renal cancers are some of the most common solid organ malignancies found during follow-up of patients who have undergone renal transplantation (RT). In this case report, we describe a life-threatening spontaneous hemorrhage of a rare subtype of renal cell carcinoma in the native kidney of a 27-year-old man, 4 years after RT. After fluid resuscitation and stabilization, the patient underwent emergent open radical nephrectomy with the final histopathology reporting T1bN0Mx mucinous tubular and spindle cell (MTSC) carcinoma. This case report highlights the need to consider an underlying malignancy in patients who presents with spontaneous hemorrhage of native kidneys after RT.
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Light scattering and random lasing in aqueous suspensions of hexagonal boron nitride nanoflakes. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2017; 28:47LT02. [PMID: 28994397 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aa923a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Liquid phase exfoliation allows large scale production of 2D materials in solution. The particles are highly anisotropic and strongly scatter light. While spherical particles can be accurately and precisely described by a single parameter-the radius, 2D nanoflakes, however, cannot be so easily described. We investigate light scattering in aqueous solutions of 2D hexagonal boron nitride nanoflakes in the single and multiple scattering regimes. In the single scattering regime, the anisotropic 2D materials show a much stronger depolarization of light when compared to spherical particles of similar size. In the multiple scattering regime, the scattering as a function of optical path for hexagonal boron nitride nanoflakes of a given lateral length was found to be qualitatively equivalent to scattering from spheres with the same diameter. We also report the presence of random lasing in high concentration suspensions of aqueous h-BN mixed with Rhodamine B dye. The h-BN works as a scattering agent and Rhodamine B as a gain medium for the process. We observed random lasing at 587 nm with a threshold energy of 0.8 mJ.
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Comparison of hemorrhagic complications and mortality for TIPS inserted via the intrahepatic versus extrahepatic portal venous system. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.12.652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Multi-Institutional Soft Tissue Sarcoma Real-Time Peer Review Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Rounds. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.06.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The inter-rater reliability of the diagnosis of surgical site infection in the context of a clinical trial. Bone Joint Res 2016; 5:347-52. [PMID: 27528711 PMCID: PMC5013894 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.58.bjr-2016-0036.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The diagnosis of surgical site infection following endoprosthetic reconstruction for bone tumours is frequently a subjective diagnosis. Large clinical trials use blinded Central Adjudication Committees (CACs) to minimise the variability and bias associated with assessing a clinical outcome. The aim of this study was to determine the level of inter-rater and intra-rater agreement in the diagnosis of surgical site infection in the context of a clinical trial. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumour Surgery (PARITY) trial CAC adjudicated 29 non-PARITY cases of lower extremity endoprosthetic reconstruction. The CAC members classified each case according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) criteria for surgical site infection (superficial, deep, or organ space). Combinatorial analysis was used to calculate the smallest CAC panel size required to maximise agreement. A final meeting was held to establish a consensus. RESULTS Full or near consensus was reached in 20 of the 29 cases. The Fleiss kappa value was calculated as 0.44 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.35 to 0.53), or moderate agreement. The greatest statistical agreement was observed in the outcome of no infection, 0.61 (95% CI 0.49 to 0.72, substantial agreement). Panelists reached a full consensus in 12 of 29 cases and near consensus in five of 29 cases when CDC criteria were used (superficial, deep or organ space). A stable maximum Fleiss kappa of 0.46 (95% CI 0.50 to 0.35) at CAC sizes greater than three members was obtained. CONCLUSIONS There is substantial agreement among the members of the PARITY CAC regarding the presence or absence of surgical site infection. Agreement on the level of infection, however, is more challenging. Additional clinical information routinely collected by the prospective PARITY trial may improve the discriminatory capacity of the CAC in the parent study for the diagnosis of infection.Cite this article: J. Nuttall, N. Evaniew, P. Thornley, A. Griffin, B. Deheshi, T. O'Shea, J. Wunder, P. Ferguson, R. L. Randall, R. Turcotte, P. Schneider, P. McKay, M. Bhandari, M. Ghert. The inter-rater reliability of the diagnosis of surgical site infection in the context of a clinical trial. Bone Joint Res 2016;5:347-352. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.58.BJR-2016-0036.R1.
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208 Multiple primary melanomas: Prevalence and outcomes. J Invest Dermatol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.02.236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Non-communicating gastric duplication cyst in a 10-week-old Labrador Retriever puppy. Aust Vet J 2016; 94:166-170. [DOI: 10.1111/avj.12427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2014] [Revised: 07/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Single-stage versus two-stage HeRO device implantation: impact on graft infection. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.425] [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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Adrenal Steroid Metabolites Accumulating in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Lead to Transactivation of the Glucocorticoid Receptor. Endocrinology 2015. [PMID: 26207344 DOI: 10.1210/en.2015-1087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) are often clinically less severely affected by cortisol deficiency than anticipated from their enzymatic defect. We hypothesize that adrenal steroid hormone precursors that accumulate in untreated or poorly controlled CAH have glucocorticoid activity and partially compensate for cortisol deficiency. We studied the in vitro effects of 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP), progesterone (P), 21-deoxycortisol (21DF), and androstenedione (Δ4) on the human glucocorticoid receptor (hGR). Competitive binding assays were performed in HeLa cells. Nuclear translocation of the hGR was studied by transfection of COS-7 cells with a GFP-tagged hGR and fluorescence microscopy. Transactivation assays were performed in COS-7 cells and in HEK 293 cells after cotransfection with hGR and luciferase reporter vectors using a dual luciferase assay. 17OHP, P, and 21DF are able to bind to the hGR with binding affinities of 24-43% compared with cortisol. Δ4 has a low binding affinity. Incubation with 21DF led to complete nuclear translocation of the hGR, whereas treatment with 17OHP or P resulted in partial nuclear translocation. 21DF transactivated the hGR with an EC50 approximately 6 times the EC50 of cortisol. 17OHP and P transactivated the hGR with EC50s of more than 100 times the EC50 of cortisol. No hGR transactivation was detected after incubation with Δ4. 21DF, 17OHP, and P are able to bind, translocate, and transactivate the hGR in vitro and thus may have glucocorticoid activity. 21DF might have a clinically relevant agonistic effect on the hGR and could potentially partially compensate the cortisol deficiency in CAH patients.
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149 Effectiveness of eXtension online webinars as educational tools for current horse industry issues. J Equine Vet Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2015.03.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Evidence Based IMRT Objectives and Planning Strategies to Improve Soft Tissue Sarcoma Normal Tissue Outcomes. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2014.03.076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OC-0088: Preoperative IMRT objectives and planning strategies to improve Soft Tissue Sarcoma normal tissue outcomes. Radiother Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)30193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Dosimetric Consequences of Tumor Volume Changes During Preoperative IMRT for Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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We investigated the clinical outcome of internal fixation for pathological fracture of the femur after primary excision of a soft-tissue sarcoma that had been treated with adjuvant radiotherapy. A review of our database identified 22 radiation-induced fractures of the femur in 22 patients (seven men, 15 women). We noted the mechanism of injury, fracture pattern and any complications after internal fixation, including nonunion, hardware failure, secondary fracture or deep infection. The mean age of the patients at primary excision of the tumour was 58.3 years (39 to 86). The mean time from primary excision to fracture was 73.2 months (2 to 195). The mean follow-up after fracture fixation was 65.9 months (12 to 205). Complications occurred in 19 patients (86%). Nonunion developed in 18 patients (82%), of whom 11 had a radiological nonunion at 12 months, five a nonunion and hardware failure and two an infected nonunion. One patient developed a second radiation-associated fracture of the femur after internal fixation and union of the initial fracture. A total of 13 patients (59%) underwent 24 revision operations. Internal fixation of a pathological fracture of the femur after radiotherapy for a soft-tissue sarcoma has an extremely high rate of complication and requires specialist attention. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:1144–8.
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Key metrics for single-crystal two-dimensional X-ray area-detector systems. Acta Crystallogr A 2012. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767312097127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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NEUROSURGERY. Neuro Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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CrysAlisPRO: facilitating variable temperature experiments. Acta Crystallogr A 2011. [DOI: 10.1107/s0108767311093056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Preclinical pharmacology of AZD2327: a highly selective agonist of the δ-opioid receptor. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2011; 338:195-204. [PMID: 21444630 DOI: 10.1124/jpet.111.179432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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In the present article, we summarize the preclinical pharmacology of 4-{(R)-(3-aminophenyl)[4-(4-fluorobenzyl)-piperazin-1-yl]methyl}-N,N-diethylbenzamide (AZD2327), a highly potent and selective agonist of the δ-opioid receptor. AZD2327 binds with sub-nanomolar affinity to the human opioid receptor (K(i) = 0.49 and 0.75 nM at the C27 and F27 isoforms, respectively) and is highly selective (>1000-fold) over the human μ- and κ-opioid receptor subtypes as well as >130 other receptors and channels. In functional assays, AZD2327 shows full agonism at human δ-opioid receptors ([(35)S]GTPγ EC(50) = 24 and 9.2 nM at C27 and F27 isoforms, respectively) and also at the rat and mouse δ-opioid receptors. AZD2327 is active in a wide range of models predictive of anxiolytic activity, including a modified Geller-Seifter conflict test and social interaction test, as well as in antidepressant models, including learned helplessness. In animals implanted with microdialysis probes and then given an acute stressor by pairing electric shock delivery with a flashing light, there is an increase in norepinephrine release into the prefrontal cortex associated with this acute anxiety state. Both the benzodiazepine anxiolytic standard diazepam and AZD2327 blocked this norepinephrine release equally well, and there was no evidence of tolerance to these effects of AZD2327. Overall, these data support the role of the δ-opioid receptor in the regulation of mood, and data suggest that AZD2327 may possess unique antidepressant and anxiolytic activities that could make a novel contribution to the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric disorders.
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Amniocytes can serve a dual function as a source of iPS cells and feeder layers. Hum Mol Genet 2011; 20:962-74. [PMID: 21156717 PMCID: PMC3033187 DOI: 10.1093/hmg/ddq542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2010] [Revised: 11/17/2010] [Accepted: 12/08/2010] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Clinical barriers to stem-cell therapy include the need for efficient derivation of histocompatible stem cells and the zoonotic risk inherent to human stem-cell xenoculture on mouse feeder cells. We describe a system for efficiently deriving induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from human and mouse amniocytes, and for maintaining the pluripotency of these iPS cells on mitotically inactivated feeder layers prepared from the same amniocytes. Both cellular components of this system are thus autologous to a single donor. Moreover, the use of human feeder cells reduces the risk of zoonosis. Generation of iPS cells using retroviral vectors from short- or long-term cultured human and mouse amniocytes using four factors, or two factors in mouse, occurs in 5-7 days with 0.5% efficiency. This efficiency is greater than that reported for mouse and human fibroblasts using similar viral infection approaches, and does not appear to result from selective reprogramming of Oct4(+) or c-Kit(+) amniocyte subpopulations. Derivation of amniocyte-derived iPS (AdiPS) cell colonies, which express pluripotency markers and exhibit appropriate microarray expression and DNA methylation properties, was facilitated by live immunostaining. AdiPS cells also generate embryoid bodies in vitro and teratomas in vivo. Furthermore, mouse and human amniocytes can serve as feeder layers for iPS cells and for mouse and human embryonic stem (ES) cells. Thus, human amniocytes provide an efficient source of autologous iPS cells and, as feeder cells, can also maintain iPS and ES cell pluripotency without the safety concerns associated with xenoculture.
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A longitudinal study into the new and long-term use of self-monitoring blood glucose strips in the UK. Diabetes Ther 2010; 1:1-9. [PMID: 22127668 PMCID: PMC3118273 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-010-0001-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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AIMS To determine the impact of self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) strip use in patients with type 2 diabetes in the UK. METHODS The study period was April 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005. Data from primary care was extracted from The Health Improvement Network database. Patients identified with diabetes and matching the inclusion criteria were defined as new users of SMBG, prevalent users, or non-users. Patients were also defined as treated with insulin, with oral agents (OA), or not pharmacologically treated. Change in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)) at baseline and after 12 months was compared. RESULTS 2559 patients met the inclusion criteria. For new users, HbA(1c) fell by 0.59% (P=0.399) for those treated with insulin, 1.52% (P<0.001) for those treated with OA, and 0.51% (P<0.001) for no treatment. In prevalent users, changes were 0.31% (P<0.001), 0.34% (P<0.001), and 0.09% (P=0.456), respectively. In non-users, changes were 0.28% (P=0.618), 0.42% (P<0.001), and an increase of 0.05% (P=0.043), respectively. A significant decrease in mean HbA(1c) was associated with increasing strip use in OA patients newly initiated on strips. CONCLUSION This observational study showed a significant decrease in HbA(1c) for new users of SMBG treated either non-pharmacologically or with OA, and for prevalent users treated with insulin or OA. Reduced HbA(1c) with increasing strip use was observed but was only significant for OA-treated new users. This suggests that SMBG use has a role in the treatment of non-insulin treated patients with type 2 diabetes.
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High Risk Extracranial Chondrosarcomas - Long Term Results of Surgery and Radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.07.1194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the last decade, Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome (HPS) has arisen as an instructive disorder for cell biologists to study the biogenesis of lysosome related organelles (LROs). Of the eight human HPS subtypes, only subtypes 1 through 5 are well described. AIM To characterise extensively the HPS-6 subtype, caused by defects in HPS6, a subunit of the biogenesis of lysosome related organelles complex-2 (BLOC-2). METHODS Mutation analysis for the HPS6 gene was performed on DNA from our group of unclassified HPS patients. The clinical phenotype of patients with HPS6 mutations was then carefully ascertained, and their cultured dermal melanocytes were employed for cellular immunofluorescence studies. RESULTS Molecular studies showed a variety of mutations in the single exon HPS6 gene, including frame shift, missense, and nonsense mutations as well as a approximately 20 kb deletion spanning the entire HPS6 genomic region. Cellular studies revealed that the melanogenic proteins tyrosinase and tyrosinase related protein 1 failed to be efficiently delivered to the melanosomes of HPS-6 patients, explaining their hypopigmentation. Clinical studies indicated that HPS-6 patients exhibit oculocutaneous albinism and a bleeding diathesis. Importantly, granulomatous colitis and pulmonary fibrosis, debilitating features present in HPS subtypes 1 and 4, were not detected in our HPS-6 patients. CONCLUSION The HPS-6 subtype resembles other BLOC-2 defective subtypes (that is, HPS-3 and HPS-5) in its molecular, cellular and clinical findings. These findings are not only important for providing a prognosis to newly diagnosed HPS-6 patients, but also for further elucidation of HPS function in the biogenesis of LROs.
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Can an advanced nurse practitioner take on the role of senior house officer within a specialised area of practice: an evaluation. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009; 24:667-74. [PMID: 16147609 DOI: 10.1080/01443610400008008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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This study looked at the impact of advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) taking on the role of senior house officer (SHO) within obstetrics and gynaecology. It was anticipated that such a change would have benefits for patients and for service delivery. The project took place in the gynaecology department of a district general hospital. All patients who would normally be under the care of the SHOs with one medical team received this care from one or other of two ANPs. Focus groups were used to look at the impact of the changes on other staff within the unit. Patient questionnaires were used to assess the opinions of patients about the care they received. Length of stay, readmissions and cancellations were used to assess the impact on patient care. The change in role of the ANPs has had lasting benefits in terms of better communication and multidisciplinary working and the development of an informal referral system that allowed patients to be seen more quickly and appropriately. There were no ill effects on patient care.
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Clinical features, treatment, and outcome in 108 patients with localized, high-grade synovial sarcoma (SS). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.10584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10584 Background: There remains ongoing controversy in the treatment of localized SS, with no clear consensus on routine use of chemotherapy. Methods: Between 1986 and 2007, 93 adult (AP) and 15 pediatric (PP) patients were diagnosed with high grade, localized SS at 2 centres in Toronto. Clinical records and pathology reports were examined. Survival distribution functions were estimated by Kaplan-meier and compared using Log-rank test. Results: Median age for AP and PP was 36 (range 14–76) and 14 (range 0.4–18) years, respectively. Sixty-six (61%) patients had large tumours (> 5 cm), 7 (6.5%) had neuro-vascular invasion, and 10 (9.3%) had bone invasion. 76 (82%) AP and 8 (53%) PP received radiation (RT). 16 (17%) AP and 13 (87%) PP received chemotherapy. All patients underwent definitive surgery with gross total resection; 9 patients (8 PP) had positive margins. Some patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and response was evaluable in 15 patients: 10 SD, 2 PR, 1 CR, 1 PD. Relapse occurred in 32 patients: 28 distant, 3 local only, 1 local + distant. With a median follow-up of 5.6 years, EFS and OS was 72 ± 4.6% and 82 ± 4.2%, respectively and was similar for AP and PP. Patients with tumours > 5 cm had significantly worse EFS (63 ± 6.5%) compared to patients with small tumours (88 ± 5.4%, p=0.02), as did those with bone invasion (47 ± 18 vs.75 ± 4.9, p=0.05). The effect of chemotherapy was assessed in the entire cohort. Of 29 who received chemotherapy, 9 (31%) relapsed, and of 79 who did not receive chemotherapy, 23 (29%) relapsed. In patients with tumours >5 cm, relapse occurred in 41% (7/17) of those who received chemotherapy compared to 37% (18/49) in those that received no chemotherapy. Conclusions: Patients with SS < 5 cm have an excellent chance of cure with surgery and RT. Large tumours and those with evidence of bone invasion have a poor outlook. It is unlikely that chemotherapy contributes to an improvement in survival in SS. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Health care disparity: An analysis of breast, colon, and lung cancer. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.6579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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6579 Background: Lung cancer patients are associated with feeling of guilt about their disease (Schmidt ASCO 2006) and less likely to be referred to specialists (Wassenaar ASCO 2006). They are also commonly affected by smoking related comorbidities. A study was undertaken to evaluate whether treatment differences between lung and other cancers exist. Methods: Public access data for the year 2005 from the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) was analyzed. Treatment data were categorized by institution (teaching/research [TR] versus community cancer center [CC]) and tumor type (non-small cell lung cancer-NSCLC, breast, colon cancer). Descriptive analysis was performed with student T tests for proportions. Results: The analysis included 18,960 NSCLC patients from a CC and 33,924 from a TR. More patients at TR than CC had surgery: Stage I 65% vs 52% (p < 0.001), Stage II 35% vs 22% (p < 0.001), respectively. The frequency of chemoradiation for stage I and II was higher in CC than TR: stage I 6% vs 3% (p = 0.10), stage II 19% vs 9% (p = 0.004). The frequency of no first course treatment at initial presentation at CC and TR were the following: stage I 15% vs 6%, stage II 18% vs 8%, stage III 21% vs 19%, stage IV 30% vs 24%. For breast and colon cancer, no major differences in no first course treatments were seen between TR and CC in a stage based analysis. More patients with NSCLC (21.2%) did not receive first course treatment in comparison to breast (3.4%, p < 0.001) or colon cancer (7.8%, p < 0.001). These differences were maintained in stage based analysis of the three tumor types. Conclusions: NSCLC patients are at higher risk of not receiving treatment as opposed to those with breast and colon cancer. While medical comorbidities in lung cancer patients may affect these treatment decisions, we noted a higher incidence of no first course treatment in CC than TR centers. For stage I and II, the frequency of no first course treatment in a CC was twice that of a TR. Such institution based differences were not noted in breast and colon cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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