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Reimer J, Kovulchuk A, Ruan Y, Shah R, Jayanthan A, Perinpanayagam M, Truong T, Auer-Grzesiak I, Luider J, Kovulchuk O, Trippett T, Narendran A. 411 Druggability of p16 deleted pediatric leukemia: The novel cell line POETIC3 identifies potential agents and drug combinations for mechanism based targeted therapeutics. Eur J Cancer 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(14)70537-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Shah B, Sharma P, Brahmbhatt A, Shah R, Rathod B, Shastri N, Patel J, Malhotra A. Study of levosimendan during off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with LV dysfunction: a double-blind randomized study. Indian J Pharmacol 2014; 46:29-34. [PMID: 24550581 PMCID: PMC3912803 DOI: 10.4103/0253-7613.125161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 08/05/2013] [Accepted: 10/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Objectives: Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer drug which has been used in cardiac surgery for the prevention of postoperative low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) and in difficult weaning from cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). This study aims to evaluate perioperative hemodynamic effects of levosimendan pretreatment in patients for off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCABG) surgery with low left ventricular ejection fractions (LVEF < 30%). Materials and Methods: Fifty patients undergoing OPCABG surgery with low LVEF (<30%) were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly divided in two groups: Levosimendan pretreatment (Group L) and placebo pretreatment (Group C) of 25 each. Group L, patients received levosimendan infusion 200 μg/kg over 24 h and in Group C Patients received placebo. The clinical parameters measured before and after the drug administration up to 48 h were heart rate (HR; for the hour after drug infusion), cardiac index (CI), and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP). The requirement of inotropes, intraaortic balloon pump (IABP), CPB, intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and hospital stay were also measured. Results: The patients in group L exhibited higher CI and PCWP during operative in early postoperative period as compared to control group C. Group L also had a less requirement for inotropes, CPB support and IABP with shorter ICU stay as well as hospital stay. Conclusion: Levosimendan pretreatment (24 h infusion) in patient for OPCABG with poor LVEF shows better outcomes and hemodynamics in terms of inotropes, CPB and IABP requirements. It also reduces ICU stay.
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Neogi A, Karna S, Shah R, Phillipose U, Perez J, Shimada R, Wang ZM. Surface plasmon enhancement of broadband photoluminescence emission from graphene oxide. NANOSCALE 2014; 6:11310-11315. [PMID: 25139261 DOI: 10.1039/c4nr03055a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The photoluminescence (PL) emission studies of both graphene oxide (GO) and partially reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have been investigated. It has been observed that GO has broadband emission from the green to near infrared range and upon reduction rGO shows blue PL emission. The broadband PL emission is due to the recombination of the electron-hole pair in the sp(2) domain embedded within the sp(3) matrix. The broadband PL emission also suggests the existence of various sizes of the sp(2) domain within the same matrix. Furthermore, PL emission from GO in the presence of an Au metal thin film has been investigated. It has been observed that the entire broadband emission from GO in the green to near infrared wavelength region is enhanced significantly at room temperature. The Au-GO interface exhibits surface plasmon resonance in the visible wavelength region and is responsible for over 10 fold enhancement in the photoluminescence at ∼2.36 eV. The electrical property measurements on the GO and rGO thin films suggested that the rGO exhibits significantly higher electrical conductivity compared to that of the GO thin film. Furthermore, the GO thin film exhibits semiconducting behaviour. These properties make the material quite suitable for fabrication of new generation photonic devices.
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Liu P, Closser E, Shah R, Sidi S. A Zebrafish Drug Screen Repositions FDA-Approved Compounds for Radiochemotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.2327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Lal R, Summers Y, Shah R, Crosse B, Thompson J, Nicolson M, Potter V, Visseren-Grul C, Vikström A, Lorenzo M, D'Yachkova Y, Bourayou N, Hillerdal G. Feasibility of Home Delivery (Hd) of Maintenance Pemetrexed (Pem) Therapy for Advanced Nonsquamous Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (Adv Nsqnsclc). Ann Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu349.18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Johnston A, Shah R, Scarfe P. The illusory brightening MAE separates low-level motion models. J Vis 2014. [DOI: 10.1167/14.10.1329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Shah R, Hunt J, Webb T, Thompson A. Starting to develop self-help for social anxiety associated with vitiligo: using clinical significance to measure the potential effectiveness of enhanced psychological self-help. Br J Dermatol 2014; 171:332-7. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) is an unusual form of acute cardiomyopathy showing left ventricular apical ballooning. TCM can masquerade as ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). TCM usually occurs following a variety of emotional stressors, but physical stressors can also trigger the condition, as highlighted by the present case. TCM can occur after an acute medical illness; therefore, physicians should be aware of this condition as a potential cause of inotrope-resistant hypotension. In patients with hypotension and moderate-to-severe left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction, inotropic agents should be avoided, because they can worsen the degree of obstruction. Instead, beta-blockers are preferred, because they are capable of resolving the obstruction and consequently improve the haemodynamics.
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Grover S, Nebhinani N, Chakrabarti S, Shah R, Avasthi A. Relationship between first treatment contact and supernatural beliefs in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia. East Asian Arch Psychiatry 2014; 24:58-67. [PMID: 24986200 DOI: pmid/24986200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE. To explore the relationship between attribution of symptoms to supernatural beliefs and first treatment contact in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia attending a tertiary care hospital located in North India. METHODS. A total of 122 caregivers (aged ≥ 18 years, staying with patient ≥ 1 year and involved in patients' care) of consecutive patients with diagnosis of schizophrenia (according to the ICD-10) were evaluated for their supernatural beliefs and first treatment contact. RESULTS. The first treatment contact was a government or private psychiatrist in slightly more than half (53.3%) of the patients, while it was faith healers in 23.8% of the patients. Around three quarters (74.6%) of the caregivers attributed patients' symptoms to ≥ 1 supernatural belief (like sorcery / witchcraft, ghosts, spirit intrusion, divine wrath, planetary influences, evil spirits, and bad deeds in previous life) and more than half (57.4%) of the caregivers attributed patients' symptoms to > 1 supernatural belief. It was observed that those who contacted faith healers for their patients' treatment had significantly higher attribution of the symptoms to supernatural causes. CONCLUSIONS. Supernatural beliefs were common in caregivers of patients with schizophrenia and the majority attributed their patients' symptoms to these beliefs. It signifies an urgent need for mental health literacy in India.
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Shah R, Jamy O, Matin K. New oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation. Lancet 2014; 384:23-4. [PMID: 24998806 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(14)61103-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Dive C, Crosbie P, Shah R, Metcalf R, Blackhall F. 59: CTCs and cfDNA, will they be useful for early detection of cancer? Eur J Cancer 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(14)50059-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Shah R, Mousa O, John S. Hepatopulmonary syndrome : a rare diagnosis or easily missed entity? QJM 2014; 107:565-6. [PMID: 24440926 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcu003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Shah R, Rashid A, Ramanathan KB, Deam AG. Dangerous cold beverages: a case of swallow syncope. Am J Med 2014; 127:e3-4. [PMID: 24751122 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2013] [Revised: 01/17/2014] [Accepted: 01/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Shah R, Roberts KM, Ramanathan KB. Influence of chronic kidney disease on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. JAMA 2014; 311:2542. [PMID: 25058090 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2014.5581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Shrestha SN, Bhattarai B, Shah R. Comparative study of hyperbaric bupivacaine plus ketamine vs bupivacaine plus fentanyl for spinal anaesthesia during caeserean section. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2014; 11:287-91. [PMID: 24899321 DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v11i4.12523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal anesthesia is widely used for caesarean section due to its rapid onset, low failure rate, complete analgesia. Addition of intrathecal ketamine and opioids to local anaesthetics seems to improve the quality of block and prolong the duration of analgesia. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of intrathecal ketamine mixed with hyperbaric bupivacaine to intrathecal fentanyl mixed with hyperbaric bupivacaine. METHODS One hundred parturients ASA Grade I scheduled for elective or semiurgent caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. Group A received 2ml (10 mg) hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% plus 25 mg preservative free ketamine. Group B received 2ml (10mg) hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% plus 25μg fentanyl. The patients were observed intraoperatively for the onset of sensory block, degree of motor block and total duration of analgesia. RESULTS The time to achieve Bromage scale 3 motor blockade was shorter in Group A than in Group B.(p= 0.445) whereas time to achieve highest dermatomal level of sensory block was shorter in Group A than in Group B (p= 0.143). The duration of spinal analgesia was longer in Group B than in Group A (p= 0.730). The frequency of side effect such as sedation score was higher in Group A compared to Group B (p= 0.048). The incidence of pruritus was significantly higher in Group B compared to Group A (p = 0.000). CONCLUSION Addition of preservative free ketamine lead to faster onset of sensory and motor blockade, although it did not prolong the duration of spinal analgesia compared to addition of fentanyl in parturients undergoing caesarean section with spinal anaesthesia.
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Removable partial denture is a repulsive modality of treatment that we still must rely upon for certain cases and is a part of the practice. But these patients expect it to look as esthetic as any other contemporary modality of treatment. This article thus focuses on the esthetic aspects that a clinician must place emphasis upon during the designing and fabrication of prosthesis to provide the desirable outcome.
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Shah R, Ciurtin C. AB0409 Treatment Pathways for Adults with Inflammatory Arthritis Receiving Biologic Therapy at an NHS Tertiary Referral Centre. Ann Rheum Dis 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.3045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Menon A, Hewitt K, King J, Taylor P, Jones M, Krysiak P, Shah R, Rammohan K. P-125 * A REFERRAL PROFORMA REDUCES TIME FROM SURGICAL RESECTION TO ADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY IN LUNG CANCER PATIENTS. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivu167.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Shah R. Renal denervation for resistant hypertension-the Symplicity HTN-1 study. Lancet 2014; 383:1885. [PMID: 24881986 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(14)60911-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Shah R, Jindal A, Patel N. Acrochordons as a cutaneous sign of metabolic syndrome: a case-control study. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2014; 4:202-5. [PMID: 24761238 PMCID: PMC3991940 DOI: 10.4103/2141-9248.129040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Background: Acrochordons (known as skin tags) are benign skin tumors. A few studies with contradictory results have been reported regarding the abnormalities of carbohydrate and/or lipid metabolisms in patients with skin tags. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine if the presence of acrochordons could be a marker of Metabolic syndrome by comparing with a control group. Subjects and Methods: A total of 110 patients having two or more acrochordons and age- and gender-matched 110 controls were included in the study. Localization, size and the total number of acrochordons were recorded in the patient group. Age, sex, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, smoking status, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) test, insulin resistance, serum lipids and liver enzyme levels were estimated in cases and controls. Arterial blood pressures were measured in two groups. Results: A total of 58 patients and 12 controls were diagnosed with overt diabetes mellitus (DM). 15% (16/110) of patients and 8% (9/110) of controls had an IGT test. The difference was statistically significant for the diagnosis of DM and not significant for the IGT. The mean levels of FPG, BMI, insulin resistance, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride were significantly higher in patients than those in controls. Serum levels of high-density lipoprotein were less in patients. Patients with acrochordons had higher systolic and diastolic blood pressures than controls. Conclusion: Acrochordons may represent a cutaneous sign for Metabolic syndrome. Changing the life-style of these patients may have a beneficial role.
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Shah R, Bewley A. Psoriasis: 'the badge of shame'. A case report of a psychological intervention to reduce and potentially clear chronic skin disease. Clin Exp Dermatol 2014; 39:600-3. [PMID: 24758704 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The psychological effects of skin disorders have long been established. Most research on psychological interventions for people with skin disorders has focused predominantly on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); however, CBT is not appropriate for everyone. We assessed the benefits of a psychological intervention, using the principles of systemic family therapy (SFT). The key to SFT is the understanding of problems in the context of family and social relationships, and how reciprocal dynamics influence problems. Problems thus have a dual construction; they do not exist only within individuals but rather are a product of the interactions between people and wider systems, such as communities and cultures. This report focuses on the importance of practice-based evidence and the need for more research. A 46-year-old female with a 40-year history of psoriasis was referred for psychological therapy for feelings of shame and low self-esteem. Many medications, including biologics, had been tried previously with no success. Initially, the patient attended therapy alone; later, her husband and other family members joined her. Issues around her past, relationships, and personal beliefs/assumptions were explored. Over ten 50-min sessions, she was able to view her dynamics and relationships in a more helpful way. Her psoriasis cleared, reinforcing that it may have been caused by underlying psychological difficulties. Dermatologists need to work in a more holistic way to provide quality care to patients, meeting their psychological and dermatological needs. There is also a need to develop a broader evidence base and interventions for people with skin disorders.
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Shah R, Datashvili T, Cai T, Wahrmund J, Menard B, Menard KP, Brostow W, Perez J. Effects of functionalised reduced graphene oxide on frictional and wear properties of epoxy resin. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1179/1433075x14y.0000000220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Shah H, Shah R. 130 Randomized control trial comparing high power and medium power settings for holmium laser enucleation of prostate. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-9056(14)60131-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Ware L, Roberts L, Diamond J, Wickersham N, Palmer S, Lederer D, Bhorade S, Crespo M, Weinacker A, Lama V, Wille K, Kawut S, Shah R, Cantu E, Shah P, Wilkes D, Orens J, Belperio J, Rushefski M, Christie J. Plasma Lipid Peroxidation Products Are Higher in Lung Transplant Recipients with PGD and Are Associated with Donor Smoking. J Heart Lung Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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