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Oravecz T, Chang WC, Jhaver KG, Al-Shami A, Jessop TC, Hamman B, Bagdanoff JT, Augeri DJ, Vogel P, Swaffield J, Wilson A, Carson KG, Main A, Zambrowicz BP. OP0195 Genetic and Pharmacologic Inhibition of MST1 Blocks Lymphocyte Function and Protects Against Inflammation and Autoimmunity. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.400] [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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Adinolfi M, Aglieri Rinella G, Albrecht E, Bellunato T, Benson S, Blake T, Blanks C, Brisbane S, Brook NH, Calvi M, Cameron B, Cardinale R, Carson L, Contu A, Coombes M, D’Ambrosio C, Easo S, Egede U, Eisenhardt S, Fanchini E, Fitzpatrick C, Fontanelli F, Forty R, Frei C, Gandini P, Gao R, Garra Tico J, Giachero A, Gibson V, Gotti C, Gregson S, Gys T, Haines SC, Hampson T, Harnew N, Hill D, Hunt P, John M, Jones CR, Johnson D, Kanaya N, Katvars S, Kerzel U, Kim YM, Koblitz S, Kucharczyk M, Lambert D, Main A, Maino M, Malde S, Mangiafave N, Matteuzzi C, Mini’ G, Mollen A, Morant J, Mountain R, Morris JV, Muheim F, Muresan R, Nardulli J, Owen P, Papanestis A, Patel M, Patrick GN, Perego DL, Pessina G, Petrolini A, Piedigrossi D, Plackett R, Playfer S, Powell A, Rademacker JH, Ricciardi S, Rogers GJ, Sail P, Sannino M, Savidge T, Sepp I, Sigurdsson S, Soler FJP, Solomin A, Soomro F, Sparkes A, Spradlin P, Storaci B, Thomas C, Topp-Joergensen S, Torr N, Ullaland O, Vervink K, Voong D, Websdale D, Wilkinson G, Wotton SA, Wyllie K, Xing F, Young R. Performance of the LHCb RICH detector at the LHC. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL. C, PARTICLES AND FIELDS 2013; 73:2431. [PMID: 25814859 PMCID: PMC4371097 DOI: 10.1140/epjc/s10052-013-2431-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Revised: 04/07/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The LHCb experiment has been taking data at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN since the end of 2009. One of its key detector components is the Ring-Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) system. This provides charged particle identification over a wide momentum range, from 2-100 GeV/c. The operation and control, software, and online monitoring of the RICH system are described. The particle identification performance is presented, as measured using data from the LHC. Excellent separation of hadronic particle types (π, K, p) is achieved.
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Chen SH, Hua M, Zhou Q, Tao A, Lee EH, Ly J, Main A. Parent-child cultural orientations and child adjustment in Chinese American immigrant families. Dev Psychol 2013; 50:189-201. [PMID: 23566081 DOI: 10.1037/a0032473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Direct and indirect/mediated relations of (a) children's and parents' cultural orientations and (b) parent-child gaps in cultural orientations to children's psychological adjustment were examined in a socioeconomically diverse sample of 258 Chinese American children (age = 6-9 years) from immigrant families. Parents reported on children's and their own Chinese and American orientations in language proficiency, media use, and social relationships. Parents and teachers rated children's externalizing and internalizing problems and social competence. Using structural equation modeling, we found evidence for both the effects of children's and parents' cultural orientations and the effects of parent-child gaps. Specifically, children's American orientations across domains were associated with their better adjustment (especially social competence). These associations were partly mediated by authoritative parenting. Parents' English and Chinese media use were both associated with higher authoritative parenting, which in turn was associated with children's better adjustment. Furthermore, greater gaps in parent-child Chinese proficiency were associated with children's poorer adjustment, and these relations were partly mediated by authoritative parenting. Together, the findings underscore the complex relations between immigrant families' dual orientations to the host and heritage cultures and children's psychological adjustment.
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Zhou Q, Tao A, Chen SH, Main A, Lee E, Ly J, Hua M, Li X. Asset and Protective Factors for Asian American Children's Mental Health Adjustment. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2012.00251.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Main A, Zhou Q, Ma Y, Luecken LJ, Liu X. Relations of SARS-related stressors and coping to Chinese college students' psychological adjustment during the 2003 Beijing SARS epidemic. J Couns Psychol 2011; 58:410-23. [DOI: 10.1037/a0023632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 208] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Zhou Q, Chen SH, Main A. Commonalities and Differences in the Research on Children’s Effortful Control and Executive Function: A Call for an Integrated Model of Self-Regulation. CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2011.00176.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 242] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Emotion regulation is one of the major foci of study in the fields of emotion and emotional development. This article proposes that to properly study emotion regulation, one must consider not only an intrapersonal view of emotion, but a relational one as well. Defining properties of intrapersonal and relational approaches are spelled out, and implications drawn for how emotion regulation is conceptualized, how studies are designed, how findings are interpreted, and how generalizations are drawn. Most research to date has been conducted from an intrapersonal perspective, and the shortcomings of this approach for understanding emotion regulation are highlighted. The article emphasizes major conceptual and methodological steps required for a fuller description of the process of emotion regulation.
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Brown P, Jackson J, Frazier K, Turnage A, Clark E, Walke D, Yang Q, Main A, Freiman J, Zambrowicz B. Serotonin synthesis inhibitors: A novel approach for managing gastrointestinal symptoms in carcinoid syndrome. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e13543] [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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Zhou Q, Main A, Wang Y. The relations of temperamental effortful control and anger/frustration to Chinese children's academic achievement and social adjustment: A longitudinal study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1037/a0015908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Salas R, Main A, Gangitano DA, Zimmerman G, Ben-Ari S, Soreq H, De Biasi M. Nicotine Relieves Anxiogenic-Like Behavior in Mice that Overexpress the Read-Through Variant of Acetylcholinesterase but Not in Wild-Type Mice. Mol Pharmacol 2008; 74:1641-8. [DOI: 10.1124/mol.108.048454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Main A, Abu-Saad H, Salt R, Vlachonikolis I, Dowson A. Management by nurses of primary headache: a pilot study. Curr Med Res Opin 2002; 18:471-8. [PMID: 12564658 DOI: 10.1185/030079902125001209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Primary headache is a very common condition and one that nurses encounter in many different care settings. Yet there is a lack of evidence as to whether advice given to sufferers is effective and what improvements may be expected in the condition. The aim of this study was to evaluate the advice given by a nurse to primary headache sufferers. The design was quasi-experimental. An experimental group (n = 19) and a control group (n = 25) of primary headache sufferers had their headache parameters of frequency, severity duration and disability (Migraine Disability Assessment) over the previous six months assessed. The experimental group then received advice in the form of health education from a nurse. Both groups kept a headache diary for six months. After six months both groups had their headache parameters assessed again. Compared to the control group, there was a significant reduction in the severity of headaches experienced by the experimental group (p = 0.006). Although there were reductions in frequency and duration of headaches experienced by the experimental group compared to the control group, these were not significant (p = 0.664 and p = 0.235, respectively). The Migraine Disability Assessment showed a trend towards reduced scores in the experimental group compared to controls which were not significant (p = 0.535). This pilot study suggests that health education can be effective in reducing the severity of headaches. However, a larger study over a longer period is needed to evaluate improvements in headache parameters.
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Main A, Vlachonikolis I, Dowson A. The wavelength of light causing photophobia in migraine and tension-type headache between attacks. Headache 2000; 40:194-9. [PMID: 10759921 DOI: 10.1046/j.1526-4610.2000.00028.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To ascertain the wavelength of light that patients with migraine and tension-type headache find uncomfortable between attacks. BACKGROUND Photophobia is an abnormal perceptual sensitivity to light experienced by most patients with headache during and, also, between attacks. METHODS We examined the discomfort threshold to light of low, medium, and high wavelengths in a group of patients with migraine (n=21), patients with tension-type headache (n=19), and healthy controls (n=21). RESULTS The results indicate that the migraine group had significantly lower discomfort thresholds at the low (P=.001) and high (P=.031) wavelengths compared with both the tension-type headache and control groups; the latter two groups had similar average discomfort levels at these two wavelengths. With the medium wavelength, the control group had significantly higher discomfort thresholds than the migraine (P=.002) and tension-type headache (P=.031) groups; the latter two groups had similar discomfort levels at this wavelength. With unfiltered (white) light, the migraine group had the lowest discomfort threshold and the control group the highest (P=.026), whereas the tension-type headache group had an intermediate discomfort threshold. CONCLUSIONS There were significant differences between migraineurs, patients with tension-type headache, and healthy controls in the wavelengths that are uncomfortable between attacks.
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This paper describes the technique of electropalatography and the development of Linguagraph, which is a user-friendly, clinical instrument, for measurement of tongue/palate contact, during speech. Linguagraph allows objective assessment of tongue function; appropriate targeting of therapy is therefore possible. Visual feedback is also provided, for therapy, and an objective measurement of outcome is easily obtained. Linguagraph was used, for both therapy and assessment, in a clinical trial. Technical aspects of Linguagraph and of the trial results are presented here. These suggest that the instrument will prove useful in the assessment and management of many speech disorders. Full clinical details of the trial are reported elsewhere.
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This paper describes the development of SNORS+, a clinical, user-friendly instrument for measurement of the articulators during speech. The design criteria for the instrument were based upon a wide-ranging review of current practice and available techniques. SNORS+ allows objective assessment of the function and co-ordination of key articulators. Appropriate targeting of therapy is therefore possible. Visual feedback is provided, for therapy, and an objective measurement of outcome is easily obtained. Preliminary results are presented. These suggest that the instrument will prove extremely useful in the assessment and management of many speech disorders.
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Main A, Kelly S, Manley G. Instrumental assessment and treatment of hypernasality, following maxillofacial surgery, using SNORS: a single case study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 1999; 34:223-238. [PMID: 15587017 DOI: 10.1080/136828299247559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The super nasal oral ratiometry system (SNORS) is a commercially available system which measures both nasal and oral airflow during speech, allowing the very rapid movement of the velum to be measured. SNORS uses a modified oxygen mask, which houses the airflow sensors and microphones, and a standard personal computer. By calculating nasalance (the percentage of airflow that is nasal), an estimation of velopharyngeal closure, which is independent of speech intensity, is achieved. SNORS can be used for objective assessment, where the subject is required to speak a number of words selected to demonstrate velopharyngeal function. SNORS also provides biofeedback, using a simple realtime display of nasal and oral airflow. Velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) is the inability to make adequate velpharyngeal closure, and may be the result of either neurological or, as in this case, structural abnormalities. It results in abnormal speech characteristics, such as omissions, substitutions or weak articulation of consonants, and hypernasality. T.W., a 52 year old male, had very hypernasal speech following extensive maxillofacial surgery, for the removal of a tonsillar carcinoma. SNORS was successfully used as both an assessment and a therapy tool in the treatment of this patient. The effectiveness of conventional speech and language therapy vs. SNORS biofeedback therapy was compared. Initially, while there was some movement of the velum, the patient could not achieve velopharyngeal closure. Conventional therapy aimed to strengthen and improve the function of the velum and following this there was some minimal improvement: the patient could now achieve, but not maintain, closure. Reassessment, following a non-treatment period, showed little further change. SNORS biofeedback therapy was then given. This raised the patient's awareness of his velopharyngeal function, thus helping him to maintain closure, thereby reducing hypernasality. SNORS therapy proved significantly more effective than conventional speech and language therapy, in this case. Further intervention is outlined, and the benefits of multiparameter assessment of speech are discussed.
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Main A. Reducing morbidity from insertion of chest drains. As few sharp objects as possible should be used on entering pleural space. BMJ (CLINICAL RESEARCH ED.) 1998; 316:68. [PMID: 9451278 PMCID: PMC2665323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Main A, Ho T, Rhodes A. Reducing morbidity from insertion of chest drains. BMJ : BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 1998. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.316.7124.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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This study investigated whether migraineurs are more sensitive to light and sound while headache-free than are healthy people. Fifty-two migraineurs (mean age 39 years) were selected using the International Headache Society diagnostic criteria for migraine. Forty-eight healthy controls were matched for age, sex, and race (mean age 36 years). Visual and auditory discomfort thresholds were measured by exposing subjects to increasing light and sound until they complained of discomfort. There were significant differences between groups in both the light discomfort threshold (P < 0.00005) and the hearing discomfort threshold (P < 0.0005). The thresholds for both were lower in the migraineurs. Overall, for both groups together, there was a significant negative correlation between light discomfort threshold and age (correlation coefficient -0.2276, P = 0.011), but not for the hearing discomfort threshold and age (P = 0.275). The results show that the migraineurs were significantly more sensitive to light and sound when headache-free than were healthy controls. The apparent increased intolerance to light in both groups together noted with increased age, did not apply to the migraine group.
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Interpleural analgesia was used in a case of esophageal perforation due to surgical mishap. The medical literature cites no reference to use of this technique in this condition. METHOD Interpleural bupivacaine analgesia was used along with conventional forms of pain relief. RESULTS Superior analgesia was obtained, and the method proved to be safe and complication free on a general surgical ward over the period of several days that it was used. CONCLUSION Interpleural analgesia is safe and effective for management of pain due to esophageal perforation.
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Main A. McCoy levering laryngoscope. Anaesthesia 1996; 51:503. [PMID: 8694176 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1996.tb07809.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Turner GF, Main A, Carpenter GI. Casemix, resource use and geriatric medicine in England and Wales. Age Ageing 1995; 24:1-4. [PMID: 7762455 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/24.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Carpenter GI, Main A, Turner GF. Casemix for the elderly inpatient: Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) validation project. Casemix for the Elderly Inpatient Working Group. Age Ageing 1995; 24:5-13. [PMID: 7762462 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/24.1.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Current methods of contracting for patient treatment in the health service are not suitable for elderly patients with multiple pathology and functional impairment. This study examines Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) for use in geriatric medicine in England and Wales, based on 1675 patients from 26 hospitals in eight health districts in England and Wales. Nurses completed a questionnaire on the clinical characteristics of patients required to allocate them to one of 44 RUG groups. Nurse/patient contact times were recorded over a 24-hour period. Therapist/patient contact times were recorded for a week. Data were analysed using analysis of variance with time as independent and RUG group as dependent variable. Variance explanation in excess of 45% was achieved in acute and rehabilitation wards. In long-stay wards, variance explanation (23%) was no better than ADL score alone. RUG-III could form the basis of a casemix system for geriatrics in England and Wales in acute and rehabilitation settings.
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Main A. Heparin contamination of specimens collected from arterial cannulae. Br J Anaesth 1993; 71:322. [PMID: 8123416 DOI: 10.1093/bja/71.2.322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Downes B, Rooney V, Roper-Hall A, Oyebode J, Main A, Mayer P. The Effectiveness of Counselling Stroke Survivors and their Carers in the Community. Age Ageing 1993. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/22.suppl_3.p28-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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