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Livraghi-Butrico A, Grubb B, Carpenter J, Danielsen S, Markovetz M, Chen G, Radicioni G, Saldana-Montavon A, Sun L, Gutay M, Vilar J, Ehre C, Thornton D, Cowley D, O'Neal W, Hill D, Button B, Kesimer M, Rubinstein M, Boucher R. 404 Why are mucins so gigantic, and is it rational to sever them to aid mucus clearance? J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)01094-3] [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: 11/07/2022]
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Calderón AP, Louvrier J, Planillo A, Araya‐Gamboa D, Arroyo‐Arce S, Barrantes‐Núñez M, Carazo‐Salazar J, Corrales‐Gutiérrez D, Doncaster CP, Foster R, García MJ, Garcia‐Anleu R, Harmsen B, Hernández‐Potosme S, Leonardo R, Trigueros DM, McNab R, Meyer N, Moreno R, Salom‐Pérez R, Sauma Rossi A, Thomson I, Thornton D, Urbina Y, Grimm V, Kramer‐Schadt S. Occupancy models reveal potential of conservation prioritization for Central American jaguars. Anim Conserv 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/acv.12772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- A P Calderón
- Department of Ecological Dynamics Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin Germany
- Department of Ecological Modelling Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ Leipzig Germany
- Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation University of Potsdam Potsdam Germany
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- Department of Ecological Dynamics Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin Germany
- Department of Ecology Technische Universität Berlin Berlin Germany
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- Department of Ecological Dynamics Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin Germany
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- Coastal Jaguar Conservation Santo Domingo Heredia Costa Rica
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- School of Biological Sciences University of Southampton Southampton UK
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- Centro de Estudios Conservacionistas San Carlos University Guatemala Guatemala
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- Panthera New York NY USA
- Environmental Research Institute University of Belize Belmopan Belize
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- Centro de Estudios Conservacionistas San Carlos University Guatemala Guatemala
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- Wildlife Conservation Society Flores Guatemala
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- Fundación Yaguará Panama Clayton Panama
- Conservation Science Research Group The University of Newcastle Callaghan New South Wales Australia
- Chair of Wildlife Ecology and Management Albert‐Ludwigs‐Universität Freiburg Freiburg Germany
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- Fundación Yaguará Panama Clayton Panama
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Panamá City Panamá
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- Coastal Jaguar Conservation Santo Domingo Heredia Costa Rica
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- School of the Environment Washington State University Pullman WA USA
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- Department of Ecological Modelling Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ Leipzig Germany
- Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation University of Potsdam Potsdam Germany
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- Department of Ecological Dynamics Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research Berlin Germany
- Department of Ecology Technische Universität Berlin Berlin Germany
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Linney LS, Al-Hassani F, Pikturnaite J, Mathew B, Thornton D, Wade RG, Pinder RM. Tenosynovial giant cell tumours of the hand: A multicentre case-control study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 72:918-923. [PMID: 30880049 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2019.01.021] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Many factors have been proposed to contribute to the risk of recurrent tenosynovial giant cell tumours (TSGCT); however, we remain unable to predict those at risk, which formed the rationale for this multicentre retrospective case-control study of 28 patients with recurrence. We included cases of recurrence in a 1:1 ratio matched for age and sex with controls over 10 years. Using Cox regression, we present hazard ratios (HRs) for recurrence with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Out of 285 cases, 28 individuals developed recurrence after a median of 2.4 years. Recurrent TSGCT had a higher mitotic count/mm2 in the primary tumour (median increase of 3 [IQR 1, 7]). Mitotic count in the primary tumour was associated with the risk of recurrence (adjusted HR 1.1 [95% CI 1.1, 1.2]) meaning that for every additional mitosis, the risk of recurrence increased by 10% per annum. We recommend a prospective cohort study to validate our findings.
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- L S Linney
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham, HU16 5JQ, UK
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- Department of Plastic Burns and Reconstructive Surgery, St Andrews Hospital, Chelmsford CM1 7ET, UK.
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham, HU16 5JQ, UK
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- Department of Histopathology Hull Royal Infirmary HU3 2JZ, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, LS1 3EX, UK
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Castle Hill Hospital Cottingham, HU16 5JQ, UK
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Hansen AL, Ambroziak G, Thornton D, Dahl L, Grung B. Age and IQ Explained Working Memory Performance in a RCT with Fatty Fish in a Group of Forensic Inpatients. J Nutr Health Aging 2018; 22:513-518. [PMID: 29582891 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-018-0998-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of a long-term fatty fish intervention on a pure cognitive mechanism important for self-regulation and mental health, i.e. working memory (WM), controlling for age and IQ. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. SETTING A forensic facility. PARTICIPANTS Eighty-four young to middle aged male forensic inpatients with psychiatric disorders. INTERVENTION Consumption of farmed salmon or control meal (meat) three times a week during 23 weeks. MEASUREMENT Performance on WM tasks, both accuracy and mean reaction time, were recorded pre and post intervention. RESULTS Performance on a cognitive functioning tasks taxing WM seemed to be explained by age and IQ. CONCLUSION Fatty fish consumption did not improve WM performance in a group of young to middle aged adults with mental health problems, as less impressionable factors such as aging and intelligence seemed to be the key components. The present study improves the knowledge concerning the interaction among nutrition, health and the aging process.
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- A L Hansen
- Anita L. Hansen, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Bergen, Christiesgt. 12, 5015 Bergen, Norway; E-Mail:
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Cowley A, Horsley A, Denning D, Thornton D. 141 Aspergillus fumigatus degrades the respiratory mucins MUC5B and MUC5AC. J Cyst Fibros 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30505-2] [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: 12/01/2022]
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Anders C, Zielinski C, Klise SR, Wang HT, Thornton D, Tolaney SM. Abstract OT1-03-04: A phase 2 study of abemaciclib in patients with brain metastases secondary to hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Cancer Res 2016. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs15-ot1-03-04] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Background:
Abemaciclib, an oral drug administered twice daily on a continuous schedule, is an inhibitor of both CDK4 and CDK6. In study JPBA, abemaciclib demonstrated evidence of single-agent activity in a cohort of patients with heavily pretreated metastatic breast cancer (MBC, median of 7 prior therapies); all responses were observed in women with hormone receptor positive (HR+) disease. Preclinical results demonstrating that abemaciclib crosses the blood-brain barrier coupled with the clinical responses observed in study JPBA support further investigation of abemaciclib in the current phase 2 trial (JPBO) of patients with brain metastases secondary to HR+ breast cancer.
Trial design:
Study JPBO (NCT02308020) is an open-label, phase 2 trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of abemaciclib 200 mg administered orally every 12 hours in patients with HR+ MBC and brain metastases. The study will consist of 3 parts; 2 of these parts will each accrue from 23 to 56 patients.These 2 parts will include patients with HER2+ breast cancer (Part A) and HER2- breast cancer (Part B). Part C will include approximately 8 MBC patients with either HER2+ or HER2- disease who have 1 to 3 intracranial lesions and for whom surgical resection is clinically indicated, with the goal of assessing drug concentrations in plasma, CSF, and brain tumor tissue. These patients may resume abemaciclib post-operatively.
Eligibility criteria:
Eligible patients include women with HR+ MBC who have completed local therapy ≥14 days prior to abemaciclib treatment, a life expectancy ≥12 weeks, and a Karnofsky performance status of ≥70. Part A includes MBC with confirmed HER2 overexpression and/or amplification (HER2+) status. Part B includes MBC that does not demonstrate HER2 overexpression and/or amplification (HER2-). For Parts A and B, patients will have ≥1 new or not previously irradiated measurable metastatic brain lesion ≥10 mm in the longest diameter or a progressive previously irradiated metastatic brain lesion identified by gadolinium-enhanced MRI. For Part C (surgical), patients have either HER2+ or HER2- MBC with brain lesion(s) for which surgical resection is clinically indicated and agree to provide post-treatment brain tumor tissue.
Specific aims:
The primary efficacy measure is objective intracranial response rate (complete response + partial response) as defined by Response Assessment in Neuro-Oncology brain metastases response criteria. Secondary intracranial objectives include best overall response, duration of response, disease control rate, and clinical benefit rate. The following overall objectives (intracranial + extracranial) include: overall survival, objective response rate, and progression-free survival. Change in neurologic symptoms will also be assessed.
Statistical methods:
Two separate Simon 2-stage designs will be employed for Part A and Part B. Each design assumes a 1-sided type-I error of 0.05 and 80% power. All tests will be conducted at a 2-sided alpha level of 0.05, unless otherwise stated. All confidence intervals will be given at a 2-sided 95% level.
Target accrual:
Approximately 120 patients.
Contact information:
For further information, please contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559).
Citation Format: Anders C, Zielinski C, Klise SR, Wang HT, Thornton D, Tolaney SM. A phase 2 study of abemaciclib in patients with brain metastases secondary to hormone receptor positive breast cancer. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2015 Dec 8-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(4 Suppl):Abstract nr OT1-03-04.
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- C Anders
- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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- UNC Chapel Hill/Lineberger Cancer Institute, Chapel Hill, NC; Medical University, Vienna, Austria; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
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Guillaumet A, Bowman J, Thornton D, Murray DL. The influence of coyote on Canada lynx populations assessed at two different spatial scales. COMMUNITY ECOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1556/168.2015.16.2.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Organising pneumonia is one of the responses of the lung to injury and can mimic bacterial pneumonia but importantly it does not respond to antibiotic therapy. We present the case of a 67-year-old male who was diagnosed with organising pneumonia secondary to dronedarone. Drug reactions are a common cause and early identification of the culprit is mandatory to prevent further morbidity and ensure a favourable outcome. On chest radiography there may be fleeting peripheral consolidation, while computed tomography can show a range of stereotyped patterns including perilobular consolidation. Bronchoscopic biopsy may not always be possible but response to steroids is often rapid following removal of the culprit drug. Dronedarone should be included in the list of possible drugs and the Pneumotox database remains a useful resource for the clinician when acute drug-related pneumotoxicity is suspected.
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- D Thornton
- ARL Medford, North Bristol Lung Centre & University of Bristol, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS10 5NB, UK. Email
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Urquia ML, Glazier RH, Gagnon AJ, Mortensen LH, Nybo Andersen AM, Janevic T, Guendelman S, Thornton D, Bolumar F, Río Sánchez I, Small R, Davey MA, Hjern A. Disparities in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among immigrant women giving birth in six industrialised countries. BJOG 2014; 121:1492-500. [PMID: 24758368 PMCID: PMC4232918 DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.12758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective To assess disparities in pre-eclampsia and eclampsia among immigrant women from various world regions giving birth in six industrialised countries. Design Cross-country comparative study of linked population-based databases. Setting Provincial or regional obstetric delivery data from Australia, Canada, Spain and the USA and national data from Denmark and Sweden. Population All immigrant and non-immigrant women delivering in the six industrialised countries within the most recent 10-year period available to each participating centre (1995–2010). Methods Data was collected using standardised definitions of the outcomes and maternal regions of birth. Pooled data were analysed with multilevel models. Within-country analyses used stratified logistic regression to obtain odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Main outcome measures Pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and pre-eclampsia with prolonged hospitalisation (cases per 1000 deliveries). Results There were 9 028 802 deliveries (3 031 399 to immigrant women). Compared with immigrants from Western Europe, immigrants from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean were at higher risk of pre-eclampsia (OR: 1.72; 95% CI: 1.63, 1.80 and 1.63; 95% CI: 1.57, 1.69) and eclampsia (OR: 2.12; 95% CI: 1.61, 2.79 and 1.55; 95% CI: 1.26, 1. 91), respectively, after adjustment for parity, maternal age and destination country. Compared with native-born women, European and East Asian immigrants were at lower risk in most industrialised countries. Spain exhibited the largest disparities and Australia the smallest. Conclusion Immigrant women from Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America & the Caribbean require increased surveillance due to a consistently high risk of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.
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- M L Urquia
- St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Thornton D, Stappers B, Bailes M, Barsdell B, Bates S, Bhat NDR, Burgay M, Burke-Spolaor S, Champion DJ, Coster P, D'Amico N, Jameson A, Johnston S, Keith M, Kramer M, Levin L, Milia S, Ng C, Possenti A, van Straten W. A Population of Fast Radio Bursts at Cosmological Distances. Science 2013; 341:53-6. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1236789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 699] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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- D. Thornton
- Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Astronomy and Space Science, Australia Telescope National Facility, Post Office Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710, Australia
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- Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- West Virginia University Center for Astrophysics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research, Department of Imaging and Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Curtin University, Post Office Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, Loc. Poggio dei Pini, Strada 54, 09012 Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA 91104, USA
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Radio Astronomie, Auf dem Hugel 69, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Astronomy and Space Science, Australia Telescope National Facility, Post Office Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710, Australia
- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, Loc. Poggio dei Pini, Strada 54, 09012 Capoterra (CA), Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Universita di Cagliari, Cittadella Universitaria 09042, Monserrato (CA), Italy
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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- Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Astronomy and Space Science, Australia Telescope National Facility, Post Office Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710, Australia
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- Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Astronomy and Space Science, Australia Telescope National Facility, Post Office Box 76, Epping, NSW 1710, Australia
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- Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
- Max-Planck-Institut für Radio Astronomie, Auf dem Hugel 69, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- West Virginia University Center for Astrophysics, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, Loc. Poggio dei Pini, Strada 54, 09012 Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Radio Astronomie, Auf dem Hugel 69, 53121 Bonn, Germany
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- Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, Osservatorio Astronomico di Cagliari, Loc. Poggio dei Pini, Strada 54, 09012 Capoterra (CA), Italy
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- Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Swinburne University of Technology, Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
- Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for All-Sky Astrophysics (CAASTRO), Mail H30, Post Office Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia
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Horsley A, Flight W, Jones A, Waigh T, Thornton D. 166 CF sputum rheology and the role of the airway mucin MUC5AC. J Cyst Fibros 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(12)60336-1] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Amin N, Miften M, Kavanagh B, Raben D, Camidge D, Thornton D, Rochford N, Gaspar L. Impact of Induction Chemotherapy on Estimated Risk of Radiation Pneumonitis in Small Cell (SCLC) and Non-small Cell Lung (NSCLC) Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.07.1206] [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]
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Lucas MR, Armstrong TS, Acquaye A, Balachandran D, Mahajan A, Kang DH, Vera-Bolanos E, Gilbert MR, Lovely MP, Page M, Mogensen K, Arzbaecher J, Amidei C, Lupica K, Maher ME, Sherwood P, Kagan S, Sizoo EM, Pasman HRW, Reijneveld JC, Heimans JJ, Deliens L, Taphoorn MJ, Sheth R, Bagan BT, Baig MN, Karas C, Jacobs DI, Grimm SA, Rademaker A, Rice L, Chandler JP, Muro K, Marymount M, Helenowski IB, Wagner LI, Bennett CL, Raizer JJ, Evans A, Dhall G, Finlay J, Wong K, McComb G, Soffietti R, Mueller RP, Abacioglu U, Villa S, Fauchon F, Baumert B, Fariselli L, Tridello G, Kocher M, Bottomley A, Pendleton C, Adams H, Jallo GI, Carson BS, Ahn E, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Acquaye AA, Vera-Bolanos E, Armstrong TS, Bekele BN, Gilbert MR, Jacobs DI, Grimm SA, Rademaker A, Rice L, Chandler J, Muro K, Marymount M, Helenowski IB, Wagner LI, Raizer JJ, Nestor V, Fink K, Nashed M, Linskey M, Bota DA, Hoeben W, Hilverda K, Heimans JJ, Taphoorn MJ, Postma TJ, Buter J, Lenting J, Collette EH, Reijneveld JC, Klein M, van Nieuwenhuizen D, Bosscher L, Szymanska E, Heimans JJ, Peerdeman SM, Klein M, Reijneveld JC, van Nieuwenhuizen D, Erdmann T, Heimans JJ, Reijneveld JC, Peerdeman SM, Klein M, Lawrence Recht SN, Armstrong T, Vera-Bolanos E, Gning I, Acquaye A, Gilbert MR, Cleeland C, Mendoza TR, Jouniaux-Delbez N, Delattre JY, du Montcel ST, Butowski N, Parvataneni R, Nicole A, Lamborn K, Polley M, Clarke J, Chang S, Page M, Prados M, Liepa A, Shi P, Thornton D, Kahlenberg CA, Fadul CE, Scott R, Roberts DW, Thadani V, Bujarski K, Lallana EC, Jobst BC, Walker JG, Schultz D, Grisdale K, Groves MD, Peters KB, Reardon DA, Vredenburgh JJ, Desjardins A, Friedman HS, Allen DH, Carlson B, Neelon V, Giovanello K, Carlson J, Raynor R, Desjardins A, Rice L, Lall R, Ha S, Marymont M, Grimm S, Raizer J, Chandler J, Muro K, Keir ST. Quality of Life. Neuro Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noq116.s14] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Butowski NA, Lamborn K, Polley MC, Clarke JL, Nicole A, Page M, Nicol S, Thornton D, Chang SM, Prados M. Phase II and pharmacogenomics study of enzastaurin plus temozolomide and radiation in patients with GBM. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.2050] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Amin NP, Miften M, Kavanagh BD, Raben D, Camidge DR, Thornton D, Rochford N, Gaspar LE. Radiation pneumonitis in small cell lung cancer: Impact of induction chemotherapy on estimated risk. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e17500] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Hanauske AR, Lahn M, Musib L, Weigang-Köhler K, Yilmaz E, Graefe T, Kuenen B, Thornton D, McNealy P, Giaccone G. Phase Ib safety and pharmacokinetic evaluation of daily and twice daily oral enzastaurin in combination with pemetrexed in advanced/metastatic cancer. Ann Oncol 2009; 20:1565-1575. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Butowski NA, Lamborn K, Chang S, Hsieh E, Fedoroff A, Parvataneni R, Nicol S, Liepa A, Thornton D, Prados M. Phase II and pharmacogenomics study of enzastaurin plus temozolomide and radiation therapy in patients with glioblastoma multiforme or gliosarcoma. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.2020] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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2020 Background: ENZ, an oral serine/threonine kinase inhibitor, suppresses signaling through PKCβ and the PI3K/AKT pathways to induce apoptosis, reduce proliferation, and suppress angiogenesis. The primary endpoint of this single-arm phase II trial was overall survival (OS). Secondary objectives included progression-free survival (PFS), safety, PK/PD, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). A concurrent PGx project assessed the value of pretreatment molecular profiles as predictive of outcome. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) was also evaluated during treatment for its value in predicting OS. Methods: Patients enrolled with newly diagnosed GBM/GS and KPS ≥60. Treatment started <5 weeks after diagnosis with RT 60 Gy given over 6 weeks and TMZ 75 mg/m2 given daily during RT and then at 200 mg/m2 from days 1–5 of a 28-day cycle. ENZ 250 mg/day was given daily during RT and adjuvantly. Planned treatment duration was 1 year. PGx parameters were: MGMT promoter methylation, mismatch repair status, PKC isoforms, pERK, pCREB, EGFR, PTEN, GSK3B, ser9, VEGF, and pS6. MRS was performed at baseline and at scheduled intervals. Changes in molecular signatures and imaging characteristics relative to survival were estimated using Kaplan-Meier and proportional hazards models. Analyses included phase I patients at ENZ 250 mg/day. Results: From September 2007 to November 2008, 60 phase II patients enrolled; 52 completed RT and eight are receiving RT. Of these, seven patients progressed immediately after RT and 17 progressed after one or more adjuvant cycles; five discontinued due to toxicity; four withdrew from trial. Treatment was well tolerated. The only toxicities seen in more than one-third of pateints were grade 1 fatigue, grade 1 nausea, and grade 1–2 lymphopenia. Grade 1 thrombocytopenia was seen in eight patients and grade 3 lymphopenia in five patients. OS, PFS, PROs, PGx, and imaging findings will be reported. Conclusions: The combination of ENZ plus TMZ during and following RT was well tolerated and may be an active regimen in GBM. This study represents the future of neuro-oncology clinical trial design by employing a novel multi-modal therapy while concurrently studying novel imaging and molecular techniques that may predict efficacy. [Table: see text]
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- N. A. Butowski
- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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Wick Wolfgang W, Combs SE, Platten M, Weller M, Ohnmacht U, Stoffregen C, Thornton D. Enzastaurin (ENZ) before and concomitant with radiation therapy (RTX), followed by ENZ maintenance therapy in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GBM) without hypermethylation of the O6-methylguanyl DNA-methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter: A multicenter, open-label, uncontrolled phase II study. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e13038] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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e13038 Background: There is an unmet need to improve efficacy outcome for GBM patients without hypermethylation of the MGMT promoter. Preclinical data indicated a potential benefit of ENZ, an oral serine/threonine kinase inhibitor, together with RTX (Tabatabai et al; Ann Neurol 61: 2007). In a run-in phase of this phase II study the feasibility of once or twice daily ENZ dosing was evaluated. The split dose results in higher exposure. The results of the run-in phase are presented. Methods: Patients (pts) with newly diagnosed supratentorial GBM were entered. The first regimen administered once daily ENZ (500 mg QD) before and concomitant with standard radiotherapy at a dose of 60 Gy (2 Gy, 5 days a week). As no dose-limiting toxicities occurred in the first 3 pts, another 6 pts were enrolled into the second regimen, twice daily ENZ (250 mg BID) with RTX. ENZ is given until progression afterward. Results: Between 10/07 and 07/08 a total of 9 pts were enrolled. Mean treatment duration was 9.3 weeks for ENZ, and 6.3 weeks for RTX. No drug-related grade 3/4 toxicity was reported. The only laboratory toxicity CTC grade 3 (low potassium) and 1 serious adverse event (erysipelas) were reported in the BID regimen. No pts discontinued in the first 9 weeks, no deaths in this period. Conclusions: Following the results of the run-in phase, the BID regimen was chosen for the ongoing study. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]
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- W. Wick Wolfgang
- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany; University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Lilly Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Wilks DJ, Urso-Baiarda F, Thornton D, Knight SL. Re: Coexisting harlequin and Horner syndromes after paediatric neck dissection: a case report and a review of the literature. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2008; 62:269-70. [PMID: 19081311 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2008] [Accepted: 11/01/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Resta LP, Ermisch S, Collins C, Nicol SJ, Armstrong DK, Wang T, Zhang Z, Thornton D, Carducci MA. Phase I study of enzastaurin (ENZ) and bevacizumab (BV) in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.3529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] Open
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Fine HA, Puduvalli VK, Chamberlain MC, Carpentier AF, Cher L, Mason WP, van den Bent MJ, Hong S, Thornton D, Wick W. Enzastaurin (ENZ) versus lomustine (CCNU) in the treatment of recurrent, intracranial glioblastoma multiforme (GBM): A phase III study. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Butowski NA, Lamborn K, Chang S, Page M, Rabbitt J, Fedoroff A, Parvataneni R, Nicol SJ, Thornton D, Prados MD. Phase I/II study of enzastaurin (ENZ) plus temozolomide (TMZ) and radiation therapy (XRT) in patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or gliosarcoma (GS). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.3559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Butowski NA, Lamborn K, Chang S, Thornton D, DeBoer R, Page M, Rabbitt J, Parvanateni R, Kivett V, Nicol S, Prados M. Phase I/II study of enzastaurin plus temozolomide during and following radiation therapy in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) or gliosarcoma. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.12511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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12511 Background: Enzastaurin is a potent, selective, oral serine/threonine kinase inhibitor of PKCβ, an enzyme activated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF is upregulated in most cases of GBM, producing significant angiogenesis. This study combines the anti-angiogenic properties of enzastaurin with the current standard treatment of radiation therapy (RT) and cytotoxic chemotherapy (temozolomide; TMZ). Methods: A Phase 1/2 study of enzastaurin with TMZ during and following RT is ongoing in patients with newly diagnosed GBM. Two doses of enzastaurin will be evaluated during Phase 1. The first 6 patients will received 250 mg of enzastaurin daily. If no more than one patient experiences a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) during RT and the first adjuvant cycle, an additional 6 patients will receive an escalated dose of 500 mg daily. The dose established in Phase 1 will be administered to 60 patients in Phase 2. The primary objective of Phase 2 is to determine the efficacy of enzastaurin as measured by overall survival. Multiple pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) endpoints will be evaluated using perfusion imaging and plasma biomarkers. Relevant growth factors and pathways will be analyzed in primary tumor tissue from each patient. Results: Since September 06, 6 patients have completed RT with concurrent enzastaurin (250 mg) and TMZ. None of these patients has experienced a DLT to date. It is expected that an additional 6 patients will be enrolled in January 07 and Phase 2 will start in May 2007. Conclusions: Enzastaurin with concurrent RT and TMZ appears safe. Final Phase 1 safety results and preliminary PK and PD data will be presented. [Table: see text]
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- N. A. Butowski
- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- Univ of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Hanauske A, Musib L, Weigang-Köhler K, Yilmaz E, Graefe T, Kuenen B, Thornton D, Lahn M, Darstein C, Giaccone G. Comparison of enzastaurin pharmacokinetics and safety in the once daily (QD) and twice daily (BID) dose regimens: A phase I study. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.14021] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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14021 Background: Enzastaurin, an oral serine/threonine kinase inhibitor, suppresses signaling through PKCβ and the PI3K/AKT pathway to induce tumor cell apoptosis, reduce proliferation, and suppress tumor-induced angiogenesis. Objectives of this phase 1b study included the comparison of safety and PK data for enzastaurin and its active metabolites in the QD (once daily) and BID (twice daily) regimens. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced or metastatic cancer were enrolled. In cycle 1, pts received 500 mg enzastaurin QD from days 1–15 and 250 mg BID from days 16–30. In subsequent 21-day cycles, 500 mg/m2 pemetrexed was administered as a 10-minute intravenous infusion on day 1, with 250 mg enzastaurin BID. Folic acid and vitamin B12 supplementation was given to pts prior to and during pemetrexed administration. For comparison of enzastaurin QD versus BID, PK sampling was performed on days 15 and 29 of cycle 1. Results: Interim data for cycle 1 are presented for 26 patients who received 1 dose of enzastaurin. Twenty patients (9 F, 17 M; median age 60 years [range: 43–80]; ECOG =2) completed cycle 1. Hematological toxicities (grade [Gr] =3) were reported on a total of 9 pts. Lymphopenia occurred in 8 pts in BID regimen (1 Gr 3) and 2 pts in QD. Leukopenia (n=1), neutropenia (n=1), hypokalemia (n=1) and SGPT increase (n=1) were reported only in BID regimen. Chromaturia (n=15) was observed in both regimens. Hypoalbuminemia (n=2) and fatigue (n=2) were equally common in both regimens. Pharmacokinetic data for the two regimens is shown in the table . Exposures increased by approximately 50% and 40% for enzastaurin and total analyte (enzastaurin + metabolites), respectively. Conclusions: In comparison to QD dosing, enzastaurin exposures are increased modestly after BID dosing. This increase in exposure did not cause any clinically significant worsening of toxicities in most patients. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]
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- A. Hanauske
- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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- AK St Georg Hospital, Hamburg, Germany; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands Antilles
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Lahn M, McClelland P, Ballard D, Mintze K, Thornton D, Sandusky G. Immunohistochemical detection of protein kinase C-beta (PKC-?) in tumour specimens of patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Histopathology 2006; 49:429-31. [PMID: 16978209 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2006.02461.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hanauske A, Weigang Koehler K, Yilmaz E, Graefe T, Kuenen B, Thornton D, Lahn M, Darstein C, Musib L, Guiseppe G. Pharmacokinetic interaction and safety of enzastaurin and pemetrexed in patients with advanced or metastatic cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.2047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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2047 Background: Enzastaurin, an orally administered potent PKC inhibitor, is an anti-angiogenic agent that also suppresses PI3K/AKT to inhibit tumor cell proliferation and induce tumor cell death. Preclinical data suggest that the combination of enzastaurin and pemetrexed (Alimta) produced additive or synergistic antitumor activity in tumor specimens. This phase 1b study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetic (PK) interaction, and antitumor activity of enzastaurin when combined with pemetrexed. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced or metastatic cancer and an ECOG status of 0–2 received an intravenous dose of 500 mg/m2 pemetrexed on day 1 and an oral dose of 500 mg enzastaurin once daily, (after day 4 in cycle 1) in repeat 21-day cycles for up to 6 cycles. In cycle 1, a loading dose of 1200 mg enzastaurin (400 mg/3×/day) was given on day 4. Pts were also given oral folic acid daily and vitamin B12 every 9 weeks for the duration of pemetrexed therapy, and 5–7 days before cycle 1. Results: Blood samples for PK analysis of enzastaurin (n = 21) were collected on day 21 of cycle 1 and day 1 of cycle 2, and for analysis of pemetrexed (n = 22) on day 1 of cycle 1 and cycle 2. Steady-state concentration [geometric mean (%CV)] of total analytes (enzastaurin and its metabolites) was 1270 nM (126%) when administered alone and 1130 nM (100%) when administered with pemetrexed. Thus, no significant differences in exposures were observed when combined with pemetrexed. Clearance of pemetrexed was the same when dosed either with enzastaurin (2.48 L/h/m2) or as a single agent (2.62 L/h/m2). Safety data from the first 2 cycles are consistent with the known toxicity profile of pemetrexed. No grade 3 or 4 toxicity was reported following the loading dose of 1200 mg enzastaurin. Conclusions: Preliminary data suggest that there is no significant PK interaction between enzastaurin and pemetrexed, and that the combination is well tolerated. The current study is ongoing and subsequent analyses will document tumor responses and safety for longer-term treatment of enzastaurin combined with pemetrexed. This first PK study of enzastaurin and pemetrexed will help determine if enzastaurin has an additive clinical benefit to pemetrexed treatment and support future studies in NSCLC and mesothelioma. [Table: see text]
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- A. Hanauske
- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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- AK St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; Klinikum Nuernberg Nord, Nuernberg, Germany; General Hospital St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany; VU Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
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Leong S, Camidge R, Eckhardt G, Basche M, Musib L, Darstein C, Thornton D, Britten C. A phase I dose-escalation and pharmacokinetic study of enzastaurin combined with capecitabine in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.2048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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2048 Background: Enzastaurin (ENZ), an oral inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC), affects signal transduction associated with angiogenesis, proliferation, and survival. The combination of ENZ and capecitabine (CAPE) has the potential for additive or synergistic anticancer effects without excessive toxicity. Methods: Patients (pts) with advanced, refractory, solid tumors received lead-in treatment with ENZ for 7–14 days (cycle 1), to achieve steady-state exposures. In subsequent 21-day cycles, ENZ was given once daily, orally, on days 1–21 and CAPE twice daily (bid), orally, on days 1–14 in 3 dose levels (L): L 1 = ENZ 350 mg + CAPE 750 mg/m2; L 2 = ENZ 350 mg + CAPE 1000 mg/m2; L 3 = ENZ 525 mg (some pts received 500 mg tablets) + CAPE 1000 mg/m2. PK for ENZ was assessed on day 1–3 and 7 in cycle 1 and day 8 in cycle 2 and for CAPE on day 1, 8 in cycle 2. Therapy continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurred. Results: 27 pts (13 males; 14 females, ECOG ≤1) with a median age of 58 yrs (range: 38–74 yrs), received a median number of 3 cycles (range: 2–14 cycles). High interpatient PK variability was noted for total ENZ analytes. Ratio of geometric mean AUC (90% CI) of ENZ with CAPE versus ENZ alone at 500/525 mg was 0.65 (0.38–1.11, n=6) and of Cmax was 0.66 (0.42–1.10, n=4). PK parameters of CAPE in the presence of ENZ were similar to those previously reported for CAPE alone. No grade (Gr) 4 toxicities occurred. Gr 3 toxicities were anemia (1 pt), headache (1 pt), intestinal perforation (1 pt with gastric carcinoma), fatigue (1 pt), hand-foot syndrome (2 pts), and cardiac ischemia (1 pt). PBMCs demonstrated PKC inhibition following exposure to ENZ. Plasma VEGF and bFGF levels did not reflect any significant changes. No objective tumor responses were seen. Five pts had stable disease (lung, breast, pancreas, head/neck, and hemangiopericytoma) for ≥ 6 months (range: 6–9.7 months). Conclusions: The recommended phase II dose is ENZ 500 mg, qd and Cape 1000 mg/m2 bid, days 1–14 every 21 days. This regimen was well tolerated, and exposures of ENZ and CAPE did not appear to be significantly altered when given in combination. [Table: see text]
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- S. Leong
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Aurora, CO; Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers-Midtown, Denver, CO; Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN; University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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Fine HA, Kim L, Royce C, Draper D, Haggarty I, Ellinzano H, Albert P, Kinney P, Musib L, Thornton D. Results from phase II trial of enzastaurin (LY317615) in patients with recurrent high grade gliomas. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.1504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- H. A. Fine
- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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Li D, Phong M, Lahn M, Thornton D, Brail L, Ganji G, Liao B. 174 Correlation between protein kinase C-beta expression and patient survivals in primary tumors — implications for clinical drug development. EJC Suppl 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(04)80182-4] [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: 11/27/2022] Open
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Holden S, Britten C, Prager D, Finn R, Le M, Basche M, O'Bryant C, Levin A, Thornton D, Eckhardt S. 156 A phase I dose-escalation study with oral LY317615 (L) in combination with capecitabine (C) in advanced cancer patients. EJC Suppl 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(04)80164-2] [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: 10/26/2022] Open
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Fine HA, Kim L, Royce C, Mitchell S, Duic JP, Albert P, Musib L, Thornton D. A phase II trial of LY317615 in patients with recurrent high grade gliomas. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.1511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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- H. A. Fine
- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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- Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI and NINDS, NIH, Bethesda, MD; Biometrics Branch, NCI, Bethesda, MD; Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, IN
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Thornton D. The emotional and financial cost of litigation. West J Med 2004. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.328.7433.s38] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Crawford J, Olson J, Davis D, Chen G, Barrick J, Shetter R, Lefer B, Jordan C, Anderson B, Clarke A, Sachse G, Blake D, Singh H, Sandolm S, Tan D, Kondo Y, Avery M, Flocke F, Eisele F, Mauldin L, Zondlo M, Brune W, Harder H, Martinez M, Talbot R, Bandy A, Thornton D. Clouds and trace gas distributions during TRACE-P. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1029/2002jd003177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- J. Crawford
- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta Georgia USA
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta Georgia USA
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology; University of Hawaii; Honolulu Hawaii USA
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- Department of Chemistry; University of California; Irvine California USA
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- NASA Ames Research Center; Moffett Field California USA
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta Georgia USA
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- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences; Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta Georgia USA
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- Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology; University of Tokyo; Tokyo Japan
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- NASA Langley Research Center; Hampton Virginia USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Atmospheric Chemistry Division; National Center for Atmospheric Research; Boulder Colorado USA
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- Department of Meteorology; Pennsylvania State University; University Park Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Meteorology; Pennsylvania State University; University Park Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Meteorology; Pennsylvania State University; University Park Pennsylvania USA
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- Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space; University of New Hampshire; Durham New Hampshire USA
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- Department of Chemistry; Drexel University; Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
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- Department of Chemistry; Drexel University; Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
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Marshall WL, Serran G, Moulden H, Mulloy R, Fernandez YM, Mann R, Thornton D. Therapist features in sexual offender treatment: their reliable identification and influence on behaviour change. Clin Psychol Psychother 2002. [DOI: 10.1002/cpp.335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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This article discusses outcome evaluation systems for mental health programs. It reviews and critically evaluates design and analysis methods for strengthening the validity of such uncontrolled comparisons. The article examines methods for statistically adjusting preexisting groups, now referred to as risk adjustment or case-mix adjustment, and offers guidelines for determining when this procedure is appropriate. Then, analyses on two dependent variables--a global rating of functioning and a consumer satisfaction measure--available from an outcomes evaluation system currently underway in Florida are used to demonstrate the proposed method of risk adjustment. Results for 24 providers of mental health services showed that while risk adjustment only made a small difference in the overall provider rankings, the ranking of some specific providers changed considerably. The article concludes with a discussion of the implications of this research.
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- Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612-3899, USA.
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Marshall WL, Thornton D, Marshall LE, Fernandez YM, Mann R. Treatment of sexual offenders who are in categorical denial: a pilot project. Sex Abuse 2001; 13:205-215. [PMID: 11486714 DOI: 10.1177/107906320101300305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This paper describes an approach to treatment for sexual offenders who are in categorical denial. Other efforts to have them, at least partially, admit responsibility had failed and they were to be released from prison without any treatment. Evidence that suggests denial is not predictive of risk and that treatment may reduce the risk of these offenders is reviewed. Essentially, this paper offers a possible approach to dealing with these intractable deniers which, it is suggested, is better than not trying to modify their risk, and that may prove to be effective.
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- W L Marshall
- Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
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MacLeod C, Cheuk R, Dally M, Fowler A, Gauden S, Leung S, Milross C, Narayan K, Stevens M, Thornton D, Carruthers S, Jeal P. Australian high-dose-rate brachytherapy protocols for gynaecological malignancy. Australas Radiol 2001; 45:43-8. [PMID: 11259972 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.2001.00872.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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There is no consensus over the optimal dose fractionation schedules for high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy used for gynaecological malignancy. In Australian public hospital departments of radiation oncology, HDR brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer is being more commonly used. A survey of public departments that are using this technology, or that plan to introduce this technology, was performed. Their current protocols are presented. In general, protocols are similar biologically; however, the practical aspects such as the number of fractions given do vary and may reflect resource restrictions or, alternatively, differences in interpretations of the literature and of the best protocols by clinicians.
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- C MacLeod
- Radiation Oncology, Murray Valley Hospital, Nordsvan Drive, Albury-Wodonga, Victoria, Australia.
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Aref A, Thornton D, Youssef E, He T, Tekyi-Mensah S, Denton L, Ezzell G. Dosimetric improvements following 3D planning of tangential breast irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2000; 48:1569-74. [PMID: 11121663 DOI: 10.1016/s0360-3016(00)00808-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the dosimetric difference between a simple radiation therapy plan utilizing a single contour and a more complex three-dimensional (3D) plan utilizing multiple contours, lung inhomogeneity correction, and dose-based compensators. METHODS AND MATERIALS This is a study of the radiation therapy (RT) plans of 85 patients with early breast cancer. All patients were considered for breast-conserving management and treated by conventional tangential fields technique. Two plans were generated for each patient. The first RT plan was based on a single contour taken at the central axis and utilized two wedges. The second RT plan was generated by using the 3D planning system to design dose-based compensators after lung inhomogeneity correction had been made. The endpoints of the study were the comparison between the volumes receiving greater than 105% and greater than 110% of the reference dose, as well as the magnitude of the treated volume maximum dose. Dosimetric improvement was defined to be of significant value if the volume receiving > 105% of one plan was reduced by at least 50% with the absolute difference between the volumes being 5% or greater. The dosimetric improvements in 49 3D plans (58%) were considered of significant value. Patients' field separation and breast size did not predict the magnitude of improvement in dosimetry. CONCLUSION Dose-based compensator plans significantly reduced the volumes receiving > 105%, >110%, and volume maximum dose.
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- Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI, USA.
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Barton MB, Rose A, Lonergan D, Thornton D, O'Brien P, Trotter G. Mantle planning: report of the Australasian Radiation Oncology Lymphoma Group film survey and consensus guidelines. Australas Radiol 2000; 44:433-8. [PMID: 11103543 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.2000.00847.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The purpose of the present paper was to measure the variation in mantle planning in Australia and New Zealand. A chest X-ray (CXR) of a patient in the supine position with a neck node marked by wire was sent to every radiation oncologist in Australia and New Zealand. They were to mark on the CXR the lung blocks that they would use to treat this patient, assuming that the patient had stage IA Hodgkin's disease. These marks were compared with a small sample of radiologists who were asked to define the mediastinum on the same CXR. Radiation oncologists were also asked to complete a short questionnaire about other modifications to their treatment fields and their experience with this technique. One hundred and six films were sent out and 44 radiation oncologists replied. There was a maximum variation in the placement of their lung blocks of 6 cm. Half of the lung blocks were within a 2-cm range. One respondent said they would not use a mantle field to treat this patient. Mediastinal coverage was inadequate in at least 50% of cases. There was a very large variation in mantle field planning practices within Australia and New Zealand. For this reason Australasian Radiation Oncology Lymphoma Group has produced consensus guidelines for mantle block design. These are appended to the present paper.
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Tselepis C, Kwan AP, Thornton D, Sheehan J. The biochemical characterization of aggrecan from normal and tibial-dyschondroplastic chicken growth-plate cartilage. Biochem J 2000; 351 Pt 2:517-25. [PMID: 11023839 PMCID: PMC1221389] [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: 02/17/2023]
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Tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) is a disorder of endochondral ossification characterized by the presence of an avascular, non-mineralized cartilage lesion extending from the growth plate into the metaphysis. Cells within the TD growth plate fail to differentiate to full hypertrophy, and instead appear to maintain a 'pre-hypertrophic' or 'transitional' status. Studies of the expression and distribution of cartilage matrix macromolecules in the TD growth plate have shown a marked decrease in the levels of aggrecan in the TD matrix. In the present study we compared the biochemical characteristics of the aggrecan molecules extracted from normal epiphyseal and TD cartilage. We have shown three major differences between normal and TD cartilage aggrecan. These are: (1) increase in molecular mass; (2) increase in the number of keratan sulphate chains; and (3) difference in the pattern of sulphation in TD aggrecan. Such changes in biochemical characteristics of the aggrecan monomers in TD cartilage may be associated with the lack of mineralization of the diseased cartilage. The present study provides a basis for further investigations into the importance of proteoglycans in normal and pathological bone development.
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- C Tselepis
- Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell-Matrix Research, School of Biological Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PT, UK.
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In the correctional field, treatment program accreditation requires the support of correctional administrators and program providers for successful introduction. How accreditation criteria are developed and a support structure for the process in corrections is achieved is in itself an interesting story. Her Majesty's Prison Service has, in 3.5 years, accelerated the effectiveness of correctional treatment programming, established a platform for program integrity, obtained acceptance by the institutional leadership, and increased pride and morale among prison officers. In this article we describe the development, structure, content, and benefits of correctional treatment program accreditation as it has occurred in England and Wales.
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- D S Lipton
- National Development and Research Institutes, Inc. (NDRI), New York, New York, 10048, USA.
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Catalano R, McConnell W, Forster P, McFarland B, Shumway M, Thornton D. Does the disbursement of income increase psychiatric emergencies involving drugs and alcohol? Health Serv Res 2000; 35:813-23. [PMID: 11055450 PMCID: PMC1089154] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine if the incidence of psychiatric emergencies involving drugs or alcohol supports the argument that mentally ill persons contribute to elevated mortality during the days following disbursement of private earnings and public income transfers. STUDY DESIGN Interrupted time-series using Box-Jenkins methods. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHODS Daily counts of adults admitted to psychiatric emergency services in San Francisco after using drugs or alcohol were derived from medical records for the period January 1 through June 30, 1997. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Psychiatric emergencies among males who had used drugs or alcohol were elevated in the early days of the month. Such emergencies among females were not similarly elevated. Emergencies among females who had not used drugs or alcohol were elevated in the early days of the month. CONCLUSION Elevated mortality in the first week of the month may be attributable, in part, to the "check effect" or use of drugs and alcohol by mentally ill males in the days after they receive income. The contribution of women is more complex and may be induced by drug or alcohol abuse among persons in their social networks. The check effect suggests that persons with a history of substance abuse and mental illness should be offered the opportunity to have their income managed by someone who can monitor and influence how the money is being spent. The fact that drug- or alcohol-related admissions among males exhibit temporal patterns suggests that the provision of preventive as well as treatment services may be strategically scheduled.
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- R Catalano
- School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley 94720, USA
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Brooks P, Frisell E, McCoy J, Thornton D. Following the electronic trail. J AHIMA 2000; 71:49. [PMID: 11186623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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How can you protect patient information while maintaining immediate access for qualified employees? HIM professionals across the country are taking leadership roles in developing and managing audit trails for computerized health information. Here are a few of their success stories.
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Miller KD, Picus J, Blanke C, John W, Clark J, Shulman LN, Thornton D, Rowinsky E, Loehrer PJ. Phase II study of the multitargeted antifolate LY231514 (ALIMTA, MTA, pemetrexed disodium) in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Ann Oncol 2000. [PMID: 10690396 DOI: 10.1023/a: 1008305205159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the safety and activity of LY231514 (ALIMTA, MTA, pemetrexed disodium, Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, IN) in chemotherapy-naïve patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer received LY231514 600 mg/m2 as a 10-minute infusion every three weeks. RESULTS Forty-two patients were enrolled in this phase II trial. The median age was 60.3 (range 37-77) years; 79% had metastatic disease. Neutropenia was common (40% of patients > or = grade 3) but infectious complications were rare. Significant anemia or thrombocytopenia occurred in < 20% of patients. Non-hematologic toxicities included grade 2 or 3 skin reaction which was ameliorated by dexamethasone. Elevations of bilirubin or transaminases were infrequent (< 25% of patients) and did not require dose reductions or treatment delays. Thirty-five patients received two cycles of therapy and were evaluable for response. One complete (duration 16.2 months) and one partial (duration 6.9 months) were observed resulting in an objective response rate of 5.7% for evaluable patients. In addition, 17 patients (40%) had stable disease that lasted > or = 6 months in 5 patients. The median survival was 6.5 months, with 28% of patients alive at one year. CONCLUSIONS LY231514 is a well-tolerated agent with minimal objective antitumor activity in pancreatic cancer. The median and one year survival times, which may be important indicators in phase II trials of new agents, are of interest. Combination trials of LY231514 in pancreatic cancer are planned.
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- K D Miller
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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The study compared the predictive accuracy of three sex offender risk-assessment measures: the RRASOR (Hanson, 1997), Thornton's SACJ-Min (Grubin, 1998), and a new scale, Static-99, created by combining the items from the RRASOR and SACJ-Min. Predictive accuracy was tested using four diverse datasets drawn from Canada and the United Kingdom (total n = 1301). The RRASOR and the SACJ-Min showed roughly equivalent predictive accuracy, and the combination of the two scales was more accurate than either original scale. Static-99 showed moderate predictive accuracy for both sexual recidivism (r = 0.33, ROC area = 0.71) and violent (including sexual) recidivism (r = 0.32, ROC area = 0.69). The variation in the predictive accuracy of Static-99 across the four samples was no more than would be expected by chance.
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- R K Hanson
- Offender Behaviour Programmes Unit, Her Majesty's Prison Service, London, England
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Miller KD, Picus J, Blanke C, John W, Clark J, Shulman LN, Thornton D, Rowinsky E, Loehrer PJ. Phase II study of the multitargeted antifolate LY231514 (ALIMTA, MTA, pemetrexed disodium) in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. Ann Oncol 2000; 11:101-3. [PMID: 10690396 DOI: 10.1023/a:1008305205159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To determine the safety and activity of LY231514 (ALIMTA, MTA, pemetrexed disodium, Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, IN) in chemotherapy-naïve patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer received LY231514 600 mg/m2 as a 10-minute infusion every three weeks. RESULTS Forty-two patients were enrolled in this phase II trial. The median age was 60.3 (range 37-77) years; 79% had metastatic disease. Neutropenia was common (40% of patients > or = grade 3) but infectious complications were rare. Significant anemia or thrombocytopenia occurred in < 20% of patients. Non-hematologic toxicities included grade 2 or 3 skin reaction which was ameliorated by dexamethasone. Elevations of bilirubin or transaminases were infrequent (< 25% of patients) and did not require dose reductions or treatment delays. Thirty-five patients received two cycles of therapy and were evaluable for response. One complete (duration 16.2 months) and one partial (duration 6.9 months) were observed resulting in an objective response rate of 5.7% for evaluable patients. In addition, 17 patients (40%) had stable disease that lasted > or = 6 months in 5 patients. The median survival was 6.5 months, with 28% of patients alive at one year. CONCLUSIONS LY231514 is a well-tolerated agent with minimal objective antitumor activity in pancreatic cancer. The median and one year survival times, which may be important indicators in phase II trials of new agents, are of interest. Combination trials of LY231514 in pancreatic cancer are planned.
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- K D Miller
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Its controversial past notwithstanding, psychopathy has emerged as one of the most important clinical constructs in the criminal justice and mental health systems. One reason for the surge in theoretical and applied interest in the disorder is the development and widespread adoption of reliable and valid methods for its measurement. The Hare PCL-R provides researchers and clinicians with a common metric for the assessment of psychopathy, and has led to a surge in replicable and meaningful findings relevant to the issue of risk for recidivism and violence, among other things. Most of the research thus far has been based on North American samples of offenders and forensic psychiatric patients. We summarize this research and compare it with findings from several other countries, including England and Sweden. We conclude that the ability of the PCL-R to predict recidivism, violence, and treatment outcome has considerable cross-cultural generalizability, and that the PCL-R and its derivatives play a major role in the understanding and prediction of crime and violence.
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- R D Hare
- Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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Thornton D, Ruelle AL. The plantar transverse incisional approach for heel spur syndrome. A retrospective study. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 1999; 89:560-70. [PMID: 10609458 DOI: 10.7547/87507315-89-11-560] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The efficacy of the transverse plantar incisional approach for the treatment of recalcitrant heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis was investigated by evaluating cases of this procedure performed by the authors from 1991 to 1998. Patient records were reviewed for conservative treatment rendered prior to surgical intervention as well as for the perioperative course of the patient. All patients were asked to complete questionnaires regarding their heel spur syndrome or plantar fasciitis and their opinion of both the conservative and the surgical treatments received.
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- D Thornton
- PHS Mt Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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