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Munne S, Colls P, Lopez P, Roche M, Garcia-Guixe E, Sandalinas M. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for chromosomal rearrangements (CR) using aCGH. risk assessment depending on the type of CR, the maternal age and the sex of the carrier. Fertil Steril 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.07.492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Olango WM, Roche M, Ford GK, Harhen B, Finn DP. The endocannabinoid system in the rat dorsolateral periaqueductal grey mediates fear-conditioned analgesia and controls fear expression in the presence of nociceptive tone. Br J Pharmacol 2012; 165:2549-60. [PMID: 21564082 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2011.01478.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Endocannabinoids in the midbrain periaqueductal grey (PAG) modulate nociception and unconditioned stress-induced analgesia; however, their role in fear-conditioned analgesia (FCA) has not been examined. The present study examined the role of the endocannabinoid system in the dorsolateral (dl) PAG in formalin-evoked nociceptive behaviour, conditioned fear and FCA in rats. EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH Rats received intra-dlPAG administration of the CB(1) receptor antagonist/inverse agonist rimonabant, or vehicle, before re-exposure to a context paired 24 h previously with foot shock. Formalin-evoked nociceptive behaviour and fear-related behaviours (freezing and 22 kHz ultrasonic vocalization) were assessed. In a separate cohort, levels of endocannabinoids [2-arachidonoyl glycerol (2-AG) and N-arachidonoyl ethanolamide (anandamide; AEA)] and the related N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) [N-palmitoyl ethanolamide (PEA) and N-oleoyl ethanolamide (OEA)] were measured in dlPAG tissue following re-exposure to conditioned context in the presence or absence of formalin-evoked nociceptive tone. KEY RESULTS Re-exposure of rats to the context previously associated with foot shock resulted in FCA. Intra-dlPAG administration of rimonabant significantly attenuated FCA and fear-related behaviours expressed in the presence of nociceptive tone. Conditioned fear without formalin-evoked nociceptive tone was associated with increased levels of 2-AG, AEA, PEA and OEA in the dlPAG. FCA was specifically associated with an increase in AEA levels in the dlPAG. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Conditioned fear to context mobilises endocannabinoids and NAEs in the dlPAG. These data support a role for endocannabinoids in the dlPAG in mediating the potent suppression of pain responding which occurs during exposure to conditioned aversive contexts. LINKED ARTICLES This article is part of a themed section on Cannabinoids in Biology and Medicine. To view the other articles in this section visit http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bph.2012.165.issue-8. To view Part I of Cannabinoids in Biology and Medicine visit http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bph.2011.163.issue-7.
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Roche M, Nazaret N, Croze S, Barbet F, Rey C, Legras-Lachuer C, Trouillas J, Wierinckx A, Lachuer J. 514 Alterations of Genome Methylation Impact Tumoral Progression in Human Prolactinoma. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)71178-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Campos S, Berlin S, Lundquist C, Roche M, Whalen C, Horowitz N, Penson R. A phase I study AZD2171 and Temsirolimus in advanced GYN cancers. Gynecol Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2011.12.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kerr D, Burke N, Ford G, Connor T, Harhen B, Egan L, Finn D, Roche M. Pharmacological inhibition of endocannabinoid degradation modulates the expression of inflammatory mediators in the hypothalamus following an immunological stressor. Neuroscience 2012; 204:53-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2011.09.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2011] [Revised: 09/08/2011] [Accepted: 09/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sallaberry A, Pecheur N, Bringay S, Roche M, Teisseire M. Sequential patterns mining and gene sequence visualization to discover novelty from microarray data. J Biomed Inform 2011; 44:760-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2011.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2010] [Revised: 02/28/2011] [Accepted: 04/04/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Henault B, Duvernay A, Roche M, Zwetyenga N. New prospects in postoperative free flap monitoring. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2011.07.416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ketterson K, Otani T, Mizuike M, Roche M, Colls P. The role of embryonic stage at biopsy and uterine receptivity at transfer in the clinical outcome of preimplantation genetic screening. Fertil Steril 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2011.07.868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Harris V, Lloyd K, Forsey S, Rogers P, Roche M, Parker C. A population-based study of prostate cancer chemotherapy. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2011; 23:706-8. [PMID: 21602036 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2011.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2011] [Revised: 03/24/2011] [Accepted: 04/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The use of chemotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer is a relatively recent development, with no published data on the patterns of care in the UK. We carried out a population-based study to assess variation in the use of prostate cancer chemotherapy over time in a UK cancer network.
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Liu J, Fleming GF, Tolaney SM, Birrer MJ, Penson RT, Berlin ST, Whalen C, Tyburski K, Matijevich K, Kasparian E, Roche M, Lee H, Winer EP, Ivy SP, Matulonis U. A phase I trial of the PARP inhibitor olaparib (AZD2281) in combination with the antiangiogenic cediranib (AZD2171) in recurrent ovarian or triple-negative breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.5028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Birrer MJ, Konstantinopoulos P, Penson RT, Roche M, Ambrosio A, Stallings TE, Matulonis U, Bradley CR. A phase II trial of iniparib (BSI-201) in combination with gemcitabine/carboplatin (GC) in patients with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.5005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Kay D, Roche M, Atkinson J, Lamden K, Vivancos R. Mumps outbreaks in four universities in the North West of England: prevention, detection and response. Vaccine 2011; 29:3883-7. [PMID: 21447315 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2010] [Revised: 03/06/2011] [Accepted: 03/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Evidence suggests that primary and secondary vaccine failure have contributed to recent university-based mumps outbreaks. We describe the epidemiology and public health management of two such outbreaks that occurred simultaneously in two areas of the North West of England, affecting four universities, using data from routine surveillance, serology testing, and telephone interviews and electronic questionnaires. Vaccination status was obtained from GP records. Cases were predominantly first year students living in university halls of residence. Public health response involved active surveillance, isolation advice and targeted vaccination clinics. Many students lack natural immunity and mumps vaccination. Factors hindering the public health response include delayed notifications, inability to readily define the 'at risk' population, low vaccine uptake, and lack of an evidence-based, cost effective strategy.
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Campos S, Atkinson T, Berlin S, Roche M, Whalen C, Matulonis U, Horowitz N, Birrer M, Penson R. STAC: A phase II study of carboplatin/paclitaxel/bevacizumab followed by randomization to either bevacizumab alone or erlotinib and bevacizumab in the upfront management of patients with ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer. Gynecol Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2010.12.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Roche M, Duvernay A, Dalac S, Malka G, Zwetyenga N, Trost O. [Sentinel node procedure in head and neck cutaneous melanoma]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 112:6-10. [PMID: 21269653 DOI: 10.1016/j.stomax.2010.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2008] [Revised: 12/17/2010] [Accepted: 12/17/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is frequently discussed in the management of cutaneous melanoma, especially in head and neck localizations where SLN biopsy is much more demanding. The benefits of SLN protocol are not proved yet. The aim of our study was to present our experience of SLN biopsy in head and neck cutaneous melanoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study included all patients managed for head and neck malignant melanoma from 2002 to 2006. We reviewed the technique, implementation and difficulties of the procedure, postoperative outcome, and complications. RESULTS Nineteen patients were included. An average of 2.2 lymph nodes were localized per patient using lymphoscintigraphy. Biopsy was impossible for one patient because the deep spinal node was not found. An average of 1.2 nodes was biopsied per patient. One patient presented with micrometastases. Another presented with lymphorrhea. DISCUSSION Sentinel node biopsy is widely performed in the management of cutaneous melanoma but remains an option for these indications in the last update of the French Society of Dermatology. SLN biopsy is difficult to implement because of the complexity of head and neck lymphatic system.
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Burke N, Hayes E, Calpin P, Kerr D, Moriarty O, Finn D, Roche M. Enhanced nociceptive responding in two rat models of depression is associated with alterations in monoamine levels in discrete brain regions. Neuroscience 2010; 171:1300-13. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2010.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2010] [Revised: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 10/11/2010] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Draheim KM, Chen HB, Tao Q, Moore N, Roche M, Lyle S. ARRDC3 suppresses breast cancer progression by negatively regulating integrin beta4. Oncogene 2010; 29:5032-47. [PMID: 20603614 PMCID: PMC2997682 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2010.250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Large-scale genetic analyses of human tumor samples have been used to identify novel oncogenes, tumor suppressors and prognostic factors, but the functions and molecular interactions of many individual genes have not been determined. In this study we examined the cellular effects and molecular mechanism of the arrestin family member, ARRDC3, a gene preferentially lost in a subset of breast cancers. Oncomine data revealed that the expression of ARRDC3 decreases with tumor grade, metastases and recurrences. ARRDC3 overexpression represses cancer cell proliferation, migration, invasion, growth in soft agar and in vivo tumorigenicity, whereas downregulation of ARRCD3 has the opposite effects. Mechanistic studies showed that ARRDC3 functions in a novel regulatory pathway that controls the cell surface adhesion molecule, β-4 integrin (ITGβ4), a protein associated with aggressive tumor behavior. Our data indicates ARRDC3 directly binds to a phosphorylated form of ITGβ4 leading to its internalization, ubiquitination and ultimate degradation. The results identify the ARRCD3-ITGβ4 pathway as a new therapeutic target in breast cancer and show the importance of connecting genetic arrays with mechanistic studies in the search for new treatments.
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Krasner CN, Seiden M, Roche M, Morgan MA, Matulonis U, Wolf J, Drescher C, Alvarez RD, Armstrong DK, Supko JG. Tolerability and pharmacokinetics of intraperitoneal carboplatin and paclitaxel with intravenous bevacizumab. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.5037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Holloway RW, Roche M, DeMars L, Williams JA, Enke A, Klein A, Linke RG, Krasner CN. Immunotherapy with intraperitoneal catumaxomab in patients with advanced ovarian cancer after a complete response to chemotherapy: A phase II study. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.5015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Wright AA, Pereira L, Nilsson ME, Gibson C, Campos SM, Roche M, Berlin ST, Krasner CN, Penson RT, Matulonis U. Associations between age and quality of life in advanced ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.5085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Sessoms DA, Belloul M, Engl W, Roche M, Courbin L, Panizza P. Droplet motion in microfluidic networks: Hydrodynamic interactions and pressure-drop measurements. PHYSICAL REVIEW. E, STATISTICAL, NONLINEAR, AND SOFT MATTER PHYSICS 2009; 80:016317. [PMID: 19658816 DOI: 10.1103/physreve.80.016317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2009] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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We present experimental, numerical, and theoretical studies of droplet flows in hydrodynamic networks. Using both millifluidic and microfluidic devices, we study the partitioning of monodisperse droplets in an asymmetric loop. In both cases, we show that droplet traffic results from the hydrodynamic feedback due to the presence of droplets in the outlet channels. We develop a recently-introduced phenomenological model [W. Engl, Phys. Rev. Lett. 95, 208304 (2005)] and successfully confront its predictions to our experimental results. This approach offers a simple way to measure the excess hydrodynamic resistance of a channel filled with droplets. We discuss the traffic behavior and the variations in the corresponding hydrodynamic resistance length L_{d} and of the droplet mobility beta , as a function of droplet interdistance and confinement for channels having circular or rectangular cross sections.
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Pérez Rodríguez AF, Roche M, Larrañaga C. [Medical disorders and pregnancy. Gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular and dermatological disorders]. An Sist Sanit Navar 2009; 32 Suppl 1:135-57. [PMID: 19436346 DOI: 10.23938/assn.0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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A pregnant woman can present medical pathologies similar to a woman who is not pregnant. However, the clinical features of some pathologies and the diagnostic or therapeutic process might be altered due to changes produced by pregnancy and the presence of the foetus. In some cases this can limit the diagnostic methods or the therapies to be applied. This article sets out the digestive and cardiovascular pathologies, pathologies of the nervous system and dermatoses of greatest relevance due to their frequency or severity, which might be encountered in an emergency consultation. It also offers a practical approach for the initial handling and the prognosis for the mother and the foetus.
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Roche M, Pérez Rodríguez AF, García Mutiloa MA, Martínez Montero I. [Medical disorders and pregnancy. Respiratory, urologic, infectious and endocrinologic disorders]. An Sist Sanit Navar 2009; 32 Suppl 1:121-34. [PMID: 19436345 DOI: 10.23938/assn.0187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Pregnancy is a state that changes the physiology of various organs and systems. The occurrence of concomitant diseases, or their presence prior to pregnancy, requires an understanding of such changes and their influence on the disease, the impact of the disease and the diagnostic and therapeutic measures on pregnant women and on the foetus. The aim of this paper is to provide a concise outline of the course of action recommended in dealing with pregnant women who attend the emergency department presenting symptoms of non-specific morbidity of pregnancy. Some of the most frequent pathologies classified by systems are presented.
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Roche M, Pérez Rodríguez AF, García Mutiloa M, Martínez Montero I. Patología médica y embarazo: Trastornos respiratorios, urológicos, infecciosos y endocrinológicos. An Sist Sanit Navar 2009. [DOI: 10.4321/s1137-66272009000200012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Pérez Rodríguez A, Roche M, Larrañaga C. Patología médica y embarazo: Trastornos gastrointestinales, neurológicos, cardiovasculares y dermatológicos. An Sist Sanit Navar 2009. [DOI: 10.4321/s1137-66272009000200013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Roche M. Science in Spanish and Spanish American civilization. CIBA FOUNDATION SYMPOSIUM 2008; 1:143-60. [PMID: 4949938 DOI: 10.1002/9780470719848.ch10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Matulonis UA, Berlin ST, Krasner CN, Tyburski K, Lee J, Roche M, Ivy SP, Lenahan C, King M, Penson RT. Cediranib (AZD2171) is an active agent in recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.5501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Horowitz NS, Penson RT, Campos SM, Lee J, Kendall DL, Krasner CN, Berlin ST, Roche M, Duska LR, Matulonis UA. Combination carboplatin and pemetrexed for the treatment of platinum-sensitive recurrent ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.5523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Krasner CN, Seiden MV, Penson RT, Roche M, Kendall DL, Young J, Matulonis UA, Pereira L, Berlin ST. NOV-002 plus carboplatin in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.5593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Penson RT, Kornblith AB, Lee J, Roche M, Atkinson T, Gibson CD, Horowitz NS, Krag KJ, Krasner CN, Matulonis UA. Phase II study of carboplatin and paclitaxel in elderly women with newly diagnosed ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.5590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Roche M, McMenamin ME, Barnes L. Ulcerated nodules on the dorsum of hand in a woman with lymphoma and neutrophil leucocytosis. Clin Exp Dermatol 2008; 33:221-2. [PMID: 18257843 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2007.02508.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rea K, Roche M, Finn DP. Supraspinal modulation of pain by cannabinoids: the role of GABA and glutamate. Br J Pharmacol 2007; 152:633-48. [PMID: 17828292 PMCID: PMC2190023 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Recent physiological, pharmacological and anatomical studies provide evidence that one of the main roles of the endocannabinoid system in the brain is the regulation of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate release. This article aims to review this evidence in the context of its implications for pain. We first provide a brief overview of supraspinal regulation of nociception, followed by a review of the evidence that the brain's endocannabinoid system modulates nociception. We look in detail at regulation of supraspinal GABAergic and glutamatergic neurons by the endocannabinoid system and by exogenously administered cannabinoids. Finally, we review the evidence that cannabinoid-mediated modulation of pain involves modulation of GABAergic and glutamatergic neurotransmission in key brain regions.
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Krasner CN, Seiden MV, Fuller AF, Supko JG, Roche M, Kendall DL, Lee J, Berkowitz R, Berlin S, Matulonis UA. Results of all-intraperitoneal carboplatin and paclitaxel regimen shows good tolerability and efficacy for advanced ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.5521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5521 Background: A phase III trial (GOG 172) demonstrated improved survival for patients (pts) with optimally-debulked ovarian cancer treated with intraperitoneal (IP) cisplatin and paclitaxel, as compared with standard IV dosing. Studies to further enhance efficacy and minimize toxicity of IP platinum/taxane regimens are needed. We present the clinical results of a novel IP regimen in follow-up to the pharmacokinetics (pk) results presented last year. Methods: Carboplatin at an AUC 6 on day 1 and paclitaxel 60 mg/m2 on days 1, 8, 15 was given, IV in cycle 1 and IP in the 5 subsequent 21-day cycles. The initial IV cycle was designed to allow for intra-patient IV vs. IP pk comparison. Pts completing 6 cycles with clinical complete response (CCR) underwent second-look operation (SLO). Results: Accrual is complete with 40 evaluable pts, 8 pts remain on trial. Pts came off study for: port-related complications (7), allergy (2), heme tox (2), vaginal leak (2), and infection (4). Toxicity was mild, with grade 3 or 4 toxicity consisting of neutropenia: 10 (25%), plts: 2 (5%), vomiting: 2 (5%), fatigue: 2 (5%) and anemia: 1 (2.5%). There was no grade 3 or 4 peripheral neuropathy or alopecia. Completion rate was good with 82% of pts completing = 4 cycles, as compared with 52% in GOG 172. All pts completing chemotherapy were judged to be in CCR; there was no progressive disease on trial. Of the pts undergoing SLO, 14 pts were negative, 4 pts were positive, for complete pathological response rate of 78%. Conclusions: Pts were able to complete more cycles of therapy on this regimen as compared with GOG 172. The incidence of gastrointestinal, metabolic, and neurotoxicity is very low. Preliminary SLO rate compares favorably to the 57% seen in GOG 172. Previously reported pk results as well as tolerability and efficacy are encouraging and suggest this regimen should be studied in a larger population. Final toxicity and response data will be available. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Campos SM, Dizon DS, Cannistra SA, Roche M, Krasner CN, Berlin ST, Horowitz NS, DiSilvestro P, Matulonis UA, Penson RT. Safety of maintenance bevacizumab after first-line chemotherapy for advanced ovarian and müllerian cancers. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.5517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5517 Background: Bevacizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that neutralizes VEGF, but is associated with arterial complications and GI perforations in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. Maintenance antiangiogenic therapy is an attractive strategy for patients after first line therapy. However, no data exist on the safety of maintenance bevacizumab in this setting. Methods: An open label phase II clinical trial of carboplatin, paclitaxel and bevacizumab (CPB) in newly diagnosed patients =ECOG 2, with chemotherapy naïve, stage =IC, epithelial müllerian tumors. Patients receive carboplatin AUC 5 IV, paclitaxel 175 mg/m2 IV, and bevacizumab 15 mg/kg IV for 6–8 cycles D1 Q21. Bevacizumab is omitted in the first cycle, and continued as single agent for one year. Results: 58 patients are evaluable. Median age is 58 (18–77), and 39(67%) were ECOG 1. 43(74%) have ovarian, 8(14%) uterine papillary serous (UPSC) tumors, 4(7%) peritoneal, and 3(5%) fallopian tube cancers. 38(65%) were serous, 8(14%) MMMT, 4(7%) clear cell, and 3(5%) endometrioid cancers (5(9%) mixed/other). 36(62%) were stage III and 11(19%) stage IV. Surgery was optimal in 45(80%) patients. 50 patients have completed chemotherapy, associated with 2 PEs, and 2 GI perforations, all occurring during the induction chemotherapy phase of treatment. 43 patients have received 360 cycles of maintenance therapy with mild toxicity. 6(14%) have come off for PD, 4(9%) for toxicity (inc. 1 nasal perforation), 4 withdrew consent, and 3 patients asymptomatic, continue despite a rising CA125. During maintenance there has been no grade IV toxicity, and 13 grade III toxicities (musculoskeletal pain (5), dyspnea, hyperglycemia, hypertension (1 grade III, 4 grade II), infection, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, proteinuria, syncope). Radiographic responses were documented in 21 of 28 (75%: CR 11, PR 10). Median PFS is 11(1–21) months at 13 months median FU. Conclusion: Maintenance bevacizumab is feasible and well tolerated with mild myalgias, and hypertension common but treatable side effects. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Sanyal K, Sabanathan K, Roche M, Reading F. Parkinsonism and driving: an East Anglian experience. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2007; 68:335. [PMID: 17639842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Roche M, Daly P, Crowley V, Darby C, Barnes L. A case of porphyria cutanea tarda resulting in digital amputation and improved by anastrazole. Clin Exp Dermatol 2007; 32:327-8. [PMID: 17397360 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2006.02332.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Green J, Watson J, Roche M, Beral V, Patnick J. Stage, grade and morphology of tumours of the colon and rectum recorded in the Oxford Cancer Registry, 1995-2003. Br J Cancer 2006; 96:140-2. [PMID: 17133267 PMCID: PMC2360199 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6603499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Data on stage, grade and morphology of 12,761 colorectal cancers registered between 1995 and 2003 by Oxford Cancer Registry are reviewed. Dukes stage is recorded for 81% of colon cancers and for 69% of rectal cancers. Incomplete registry data and changing recording practices may affect future evaluation of bowel cancer screening.
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Matulonis UA, Campos S, Krasner CN, Duska LR, Penson RT, Falke R, Roche M, Smith LM, Lee H, Seiden MV. Three sequential chemotherapy doublets for the treatment of newly diagnosed advanced müllerian malignancies: The modified triple doublet regimen. Gynecol Oncol 2006; 103:575-80. [PMID: 16806439 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2005] [Revised: 04/07/2006] [Accepted: 04/10/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Previously, we reported the use of three sequential doublets (Triple Doublets) in the treatment of women with newly diagnosed and advanced stage müllerian malignancies. The surgically defined negative second look operation (SLO) rate to Triple Doublets was 38%. Modifications were made to this treatment regimen that were predicted to reduce toxicity and possibly increase efficacy. METHODS Open label two-cohort study. Patients with a new diagnosis of Stages II-IV müllerian malignancy were eligible. After cytoreductive surgery, patients were treated with three sequential doublets including 3 cycles of carboplatin and gemcitabine, and 3 cycles of carboplatin and paclitaxel, and 3 cycles of doxorubicin and topotecan. After therapy, all women were clinically staged and evaluated at SLO if clinical staging was negative for residual disease. Primary endpoints were toxicity and negative SLO rate with rates of 60% and 40% defined a priori in optimally cytoreduced (cohort 1) and suboptimally cytoreduced or Stage IV (cohort 2), respectively. RESULTS Eighty-five eligible patients were enrolled with a median age of 52 years. Forty-seven and thirty-eight women were in cohorts 1 and 2, respectively. 723 cycles of chemotherapy were delivered with no toxic deaths. Grades 3 and 4 toxicities included neutropenia in 75% of patients and thrombocytopenia in 65% of patients during at least one cycle of therapy. Fever and neutropenia were seen in 3.5% of patients. All Grades 3 and 4 non-hematologic toxicities were seen at a frequency of <10%. Seventy women underwent SLO with a negative SLO rate of 53% with an additional 9% having microscopically positive procedures. Negative SLO rate was 74% in cohort 1 and 36% in cohort 2. CONCLUSIONS Treatment with the modified triple doublet regimen is tolerable with an encouraging pathologic CR rate.
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Sherlock M, Roche M, Agha A, Smyth E, Thompson CJ. A case of Haemophilus aphrophilus and Mobiluncus mulieris hepatic abscess. J Infect 2006; 51:E19-22. [PMID: 16038743 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2004.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2004] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Roche M, Smyth E. A case of septic arthritis due to infection with Gemella morbillorum. J Infect 2006; 51:e187-9. [PMID: 16230205 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2005] [Accepted: 01/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gemella morbillorum is a facultatively anaerobic Gram-positive coccus which forms part of the normal flora of the oro-pharynx and the upper respiratory tract. It rarely causes human infection but has been described previously in cases of empyema and lung abscess, septic shock, endocarditis, meningitis, and osteomyelitis. We describe a case of septic arthritis due to G. morbillorum occurring in an otherwise healthy 42-year old man and review previous reports of infection in the literature.
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Krasner CN, Seiden MV, Fuller AF, Roche M, Verrill CL, D’Amato F, Tretyakov O, Tyburski K, Matulonis UA, Supko JG. Pharmacokinetic analysis of an all intraperitoneal carboplatin and paclitaxel regimen in ovarian cancer patients demonstrates favorable systemic bioavailability of both agents. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.5008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5008 Background: A phase III trial (GOG172) demonstrated improved survival for patients with newly diagnosed and optimally debulked ovarian cancer treated with intraperitoneal (ip) cisplatin and paclitaxel (P), given both as a 24 h iv infusion and ip, as compared with standard iv dosing. Studies to further enhance efficacy and minimize toxicity of ip taxane/platinum regimens are needed. Because adequate systemic drug exposure is thought to be essential for maximum therapeutic benefit of ip chemotherapy, the pharmacokinetics (PK) and bioavailability of ip P and carboplatin (C) were determined in this pt population in a phase II trial to evaluate dosing by the ip route alone. Methods: P 60 mg/m2 once a week and C at an AUC 6 every weeks were infused over 1 h, iv in cycle 1 and ip in the 5 subsequent 21-day cycles. Plasma samples were collected during week 1 of cycles 1, 2 and 6. P was measured by LC/MS and free platinum (fPt) was determined by flameless atomic absorption. Results: PK data is available for 14 pts receiving at least 1 cycle of ip therapy and for 7 pts who received all 5 cycles. When given ip, P achieved a peak conc. in plasma (Cmax) of 0.086 ± 0.034 μM (mean ± SD) at 6.4 ± 2.2 h, 22-times lower than Cmax for iv infusion (1.92 ± 0.80 μM). Thereafter, P plasma levels were comparable for both routes and decayed at similar rates with a half-life of 13.9 ± 4.1 h for iv and 13.7 ± 2.2 h for ip dosing. The systemic bioavailability of ip P was 53 ± 19% for the initial dose and 46 ± 10% in cycle 6. P plasma levels exceeded 0.05 μM, the pharmacologic threshold conc., for >20 h upon ip dosing in 67% (10/15) and 71% (5/7) of pts in cycles 2 and 6, respectively. C was rapidly absorbed into systemic circulation when given ip with a Cmax of 83 ± 11 μM for fPt at 1.6 ± 0.2 h in cycle 2. Consistent with prior reports, systemic availability of fPt exceeded 100% (133 ± 22% in cycle 2; 142 ± 47% in cycle 6). Conclusions: Weekly ip P 60 mg/m2 with ip C (AUC 6) every 3 weeks achieved a potentially effective pattern of systemic exposure to both agents in a majority of pts. The cumulative time that P plasma levels are >0.05 μM per cycle of therapy is likely to be longer than provided by the iv/ip dosing regimen for P (135 mg/m2 24 h iv infusion day 1; 60 mg/m2 ip day 8) used in GOG172. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Roche M, Matulonis U, Krasner C, Penson R, Horowitz N, Berkenblit A, Findley M, Lee J, Horick N, Seiden MV. Phase II trial of GM-CSF in women with asymptomatic müllerian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.5081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5081 Background: GM-CSF is a recombinant human cytokine, which increases the proliferation of granulocytes and monocytes. Experience with this agent, including adjuvant studies in melanoma, vaccine-based studies using autologous tumor vaccines that secrete human GM-CSF, and studies in prostate cancer using GM-CSF have all suggested that GM-CSF might provide anti-tumor activity in a subset of cancer patients. Methods: Open label phase II study performed in asymptomatic patients with recurrent mullerian malignancy without an indication for immediate systemic chemotherapy. Patients could have measurable or evaluable disease (defined as CA-125 >35 U/ml or 2 successively rising values with the most recent 3x the nadir value.) GM-CSF 250 mcg/m2 was administered subcutaneously on days 1–14 of a 28-day cycle. Monthly follow-up included interim history, physical exam and CA-125, with radiologic evaluation q 3 months. Results: Enrollment to this cohort is complete. Thirty-five women with a median age of 60 were enrolled; data are available on 33:30 women with ovarian and 3 with primary peritoneal cancers. To date 31 women are evaluable for response. Best overall response of patients who have completed the study includes 6 patients with stable disease (18%). Median time to treatment termination (TTT) was 76 days. Four patients remain on study, 2 with SD >6 months. Toxicity was generally mild, including injection site reaction, fatigue, and bone pain, however 2 patients experienced excessive toxicity and withdrew consent. There were 3 bowel obstructions thought related to disease but contribution of drug could not be ruled out. After 14 days of GM-CSF, CA-125 dropped in 23 of 33 women (70%) from their baseline on study value (median change -23%, range −48 to +158%). The magnitude of CA-125 drop during the first two weeks of therapy was significantly and positively correlated with day 15 WBC (p = 0.04.) Conclusions: GM-CSF is well tolerated and frequently associated with a decline in CA-125 that is correlated with leukocytosis. Although median TTT for the entire group is modest, a subset of women have had prolonged stable disease. Strategies to maintain and titrate leukocytosis are now being explored in a separate cohort. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Nasr D, Bidot ML, Roche M, Paveliu S, Morel P, Naouri A, Odet E, Esquis P, Pilleul F, Bernard P. [Von Meyenburg disease found during laparoscopic surgery: report of two cases]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 131:468-70. [PMID: 16690017 DOI: 10.1016/j.anchir.2006.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2006] [Accepted: 03/15/2006] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The authors report two cases of von Meyenburg complexes disease found during laparoscopic surgical procedures. The first patient (41 years old) had multiple gallbladder stones with recurrent hepatic colics. The second patient (45 years old) had gastroesophageal reflux with recurrent peptic esophagitis. In both cases, multiple millimetric and superficial hepatic lesions were found during the exploration of the abdominal cavity. Then, an hepatic biopsy was done because the macroscopic aspect should suspect secondary metastatic lesions. Histological result made the diagnosis of von Meyenburg complexes disease (biliary microhamartomas). It seems to be important to know this anomaly of the ductal plate development and to do a liver biopsy during laparoscopy to affirm the diagnosis and cancel the diagnosis of multiple hepatic metastasis. In fact, this congenital pathology could be associated with increased risk of cholangiocarcinoma of the liver. The modality of radiological monitoring still remains to be defined.
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Mousain-Bosc M, Roche M, Polge A, Pradal-Prat D, Rapin J, Bali JP. Improvement of neurobehavioral disorders in children supplemented with magnesium-vitamin B6. I. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. MAGNESIUM RESEARCH 2006; 19:46-52. [PMID: 16846100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Some previous studies have reported the involvement of magnesium (Mg) deficiency in children with ADHD syndrome. In this work, 40 children with clinical symptoms of ADHD were followed clinically and biologically during a magnesium-vitamin B6 (Mg-B6) regimen (6 mg/kg/d Mg, 0.6 mg/kg/d vit-B6) which was set up for at least 8 weeks. Symptoms of ADHD (hyperactivity, hyperemotivity/ aggressiveness, lack of attention at school) were scored (0-4) at different times; in parallel, intraerythrocyte Mg2+ (Erc-Mg) and blood ionized Ca2+ (i-Ca) were measured. Children from the ADHD group showed significantly lower Erc-Mg values than control children (n = 36). In almost all cases of ADHD, Mg-B6 regimen for at least two months significantly modified the clinical symptoms of the disease: namely, hyperactivity and hyperemotivity/aggressiveness were reduced, school attention was improved. In parallel, the Mg-B6 regimen led to a significant increase in Erc-Mg values. When the Mg-B6 treatment was stopped, clinical symptoms of the disease reappeared in few weeks together with a decrease in Erc-Mg values. This study brings additional information about the therapeutic role of a Mg-B6 regimen in children with ADHD symptoms.
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Mousain-Bosc M, Roche M, Polge A, Pradal-Prat D, Rapin J, Bali JP. Improvement of neurobehavioral disorders in children supplemented with magnesium-vitamin B6. II. Pervasive developmental disorder-autism. MAGNESIUM RESEARCH 2006; 19:53-62. [PMID: 16846101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Previous studies reported positive results with the use of Mg-vitamin B6 in autism. Despite these reports, this intervention remains controversial. In order to study relationships between changes in clinical symtoms and biological parameters, 33 children (mean age: 4 [1-10] years old) with clinical symptoms of pervasive developmental disorder or autism (PDD, as defined in DSM-IV) were followed for at least 6 months; another group of 36 children (same age) devoided of any known pathology was used as control. All PDD children received a magnesium-vit B6 (Mg-B6) regimen (6 mg/kg/d Mg and 0.6 mg/kg/d vit B6). Intraerythrocyte Mg2+ (Erc-Mg), serum Mg2+ (s-Mg) and blood ionized Ca2+ (i-Ca) were measured before and after treatment. Clinical symptoms of PDD were scored (0 to 4). In contrast to s-Mg or i-Ca, PDD children exhibited significantly lower Erc-Mg values than controls (2.17 +/- 0.4 versus 2.73 +/- 0.23 mmol/L; 16/33). The Mg-B6 regimen led to an increase in Erc-Mg values (2.42 +/- 0.41 (after) versus 2.17 +/- 0.4 mmol/l (before), 11/17) and this supplementation improved PDD symptoms in 23/33 children (p < 0.0001) with no adverse effects: social interactions (23/33), communication (24/33), stereotyped restricted behavior (18/33), and abnormal/delayed functioning (17/33); 15/33 children were improved in the first three groups of symptoms. When the Mg-B6 treatment was stopped, PDD symtoms reappeared in few weeks. A statistically significant relationship was found in Erc-Mg values from children before treatment and their mothers. In conclusion, this study suggests that the behavioral improvement observed with the combination vitamin B6-magnesium in PDD/autism is associated with concomitant modifications of Erc-Mg values.
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Roche M, Redmond RM, O'Neill S, Smyth E. A case of multiple cerebral abscesses due to infection with Cladophialophora bantiana. J Infect 2005; 51:e285-8. [PMID: 15908005 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2005.02.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2005] [Accepted: 02/28/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Cladophialophora bantiana is a highly neurotropic fungus which has been reported to cause a variety of infections in the immunocompromised and transplant populations. We describe a case of multiple cerebral abscesses caused by this dematiaceous fungus in a patient with probable Duncan's syndrome. The patient also had extensive extra-cerebral disease, which is unusual for infection with this organism. We discuss previously described cases of infection with Cladophialophora bantiana, and review the current and evolving treatment options.
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Penson RT, Campos SM, Seiden MV, Krasner C, Fuller AF, Goodman A, Roche M, Willman A, Muzikansky A, Matulonis UA. A phase II study of fixed dose rate gemcitabine in patients with relapsed mullerian tumors. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2005; 15:1035-41. [PMID: 16343179 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2005.00482.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Gemcitabine (2',2'-difluorodeoxycytidine) is a novel purine analog with clinical activity against ovarian cancer. Accumulation of gemcitabine triphosphate (dFdCTP) increases in a linear fashion with prolonged infusions of gemcitabine, and there is a strong relationship between intracellular accumulation of dFdCTP and DNA damage. Women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal carcinoma and documented recurrent disease were eligible for the study. Patients could not have received more than four prior lines of chemotherapy and had to have measurable or evaluable disease. Gemcitabine 800 mg/m2 administered by intravenous infusion at 10 mg/m2/min (fixed dose rate [FDR]) on days 1 and 8 of a 21-day schedule. Twenty-eight patients with a median age 60 (range, 40-77) years were treated. Although 43% were Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group 0, 50% had liver metastases. Eighty-eight cycles of therapy were delivered (median 2 [range, 1-6]). Five of the first ten patients treated at 800 mg/m2 could not receive day 8 FDR-gemcitabine because of neutropenia, and the starting dose was reduced to 700 mg/m2. Even at this dose there was cumulative hematologic toxicity resulting in dose reductions. Vomiting, mucositis, diarrhea, allergy, rash, fever, and alopecia were mild. In 28 patients, there was only one partial response (4%, 95% CI 0-18%) and median time to progression was 1.7 (interquartile range, 1.2-3.9) months. FDR-gemcitabine 700 mg/m2 administered by intravenous infusion at an FDR of 10 mg/m2/min had minimal activity against heavily pretreated recurrent tumors of müllerian origin. The optimal dose and schedule of gemcitabine is yet to be defined in this population.
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Penson RT, Seiden MV, Matulonis UA, Appleman LJ, Fuller AF, Goodman A, Campos SM, Clark JW, Roche M, Eder JP. A phase I clinical trial of continual alternating etoposide and topotecan in refractory solid tumours. Br J Cancer 2005; 93:54-9. [PMID: 15986034 PMCID: PMC2361482 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The goal of this phase I study was to develop a novel schedule using oral etoposide and infusional topotecan as a continually alternating schedule with potentially optimal reciprocal induction of the nontarget topoisomerase. The initial etoposide dose was 15 mg m(-2) b.i.d. days (D)1-5 weeks 1,3,5,7,9 and 11, escalated 5 mg per dose per dose level (DL). Topotecan in weeks 2,4,6,8,10 and 12 was administered by 96 h infusion at an initial dose of 0.2 mg m(-2) day(-1) with a dose escalation of 0.1, then at 0.05 mg m(-2) day(-1). Eligibility criteria required no organ dysfunction. Two dose reductions or delays were allowed. A total of 36 patients with a median age of 57 (22-78) years, received a median 8 (2-19) weeks of chemotherapy. At DL 6, dose-limiting toxicities consisted of grade 3 nausea, vomiting and intolerable fatigue. Three patients developed a line-related thrombosis or infection and one subsequently developed AML. There was no febrile neutropenia. There were six radiologically confirmed responses (18%) and 56% of patients demonstrated a response or stable disease, typically with only modest toxicity. Oral etoposide 35 mg m(-2) b.i.d. D1-5 and 1.8 mg m(-2) 96 h (total dose) infusional topotecan D8-11 can be administered on an alternating continual weekly schedule for at least 12 weeks, with promising clinical activity.
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Krasner CN, Debernardo RL, Findley M, Penson R, Matulonis U, Atkinson T, Roche M, Seiden MV. Phase II trial of anastrazole in combination with gefitinib in women with asymptomatic mullerian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.5063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Matulonis UA, Campos S, Krasner C, Duska L, Penson RP, Falke R, Roche M, Smith LM, Lee H, Seiden MV. A phase II trial of modified triple doublets for the treatment of advanced Müllerian malignancies. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.5010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Zueger M, Urani A, Chourbaji S, Zacher C, Roche M, Harkin A, Gass P. Olfactory bulbectomy in mice induces alterations in exploratory behavior. Neurosci Lett 2005; 374:142-6. [PMID: 15644281 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2004.10.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2004] [Revised: 09/27/2004] [Accepted: 10/15/2004] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The olfactory bulbectomy syndrome is thought to represent a rodent model for psychomotor agitated depression. While this model has been extensively characterized in rats, fewer studies have been conducted with mice. Therefore, the present study aimed at extending the characterization of the OBX-induced behavioral syndrome in mice, using tests like open field, novel object exploration, novel cage and T-maze learning. OBX mice exhibited hyperactivity in a brightly illuminated open field, and also in a novel home cage as well as in the T-maze. Furthermore, OBX mice demonstrated increased exploratory behavior in the novel object test and in the T-maze. The complex alterations described here with respect to locomotion and exploration are robust and can be achieved by relatively simple test procedures. The extended behavioral characterization of the murine OBX model may contribute in particular to the increasing need to test transgenic mice for the presence of depression-like behaviors.
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