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Blaszczynski A, Russell A, Gainsbury S, Hing N. Mental Health and Online, Land-Based and Mixed Gamblers. J Gambl Stud 2016; 32:261-75. [PMID: 25744658 DOI: 10.1007/s10899-015-9528-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Although high rates of problem gambling have been identified among Internet gamblers, most studies have failed to identify the relative contribution of multiple forms of gambling as opposed to the exclusive participation in online forms. The aim of this study was to investigate differences in mental health status in exclusive online, exclusive land-based, and mixed Internet and land-based samples of gamblers drawn from the general population. A sample of 4594 respondents completing an online survey were categorised as exclusive online, land-based and mixed form gamblers. Participants completed a questionnaire eliciting demographic details, participation on all forms of gambling, use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs, help-seeking, and personal problems experienced due to gambling, as well as measures of problem gambling and psychological distress. Findings indicated that mixed gamblers exhibited higher problem gambling scores, level of gambling involvement, and consumption of alcohol during gambling than exclusive online gamblers. Land-based gamblers experienced higher levels of psychological distress, self-acknowledged need for treatment, and help-seeking behaviour. These findings suggest that exclusive online gamblers represent a different subpopulation at lower risk of harm compared to gamblers engaging in multiple forms. Understanding the characteristics of different problem gambling subpopulations may inform the development of more effective targeted interventions.
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Nam M, Stanton T, Russell A, Hickman I, Askew C, Meneses A, Bailey T, Senior R, Byrne C, Karlsen E, Woo E, Greaves K. The Effect of Hyperinsulinaemic Euglycaemia on Myocardial Blood Flow Reserve in Healthy Volunteers Over Time. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.651] [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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Russell A, Alpay L. Practice nurses’ training in information technology: report on an empirical investigation. Health Informatics J 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/146045820000600306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Information technology (IT) is an integral part of the development and delivery of health services. Healthcare professionals, including nurses, are in need of appropriate educational training to enable them to use IT adequately. In particular, nurses in primary care have had less access to IT training and fewer opportunities to benefit from IT. Furthermore, little evidence is found in the literature on the current situation of IT training needs and requirements for nurses in primary care.This paper discusses critical issues in the training of primary care nurses in information technology. It then reports on the PRACTIS (PRimary care nurses Access to Communications Technology and Informatics Skills) project which is addressing these issues through an empirical investigation. Preliminary results are examined. Finally, directions for further work in the training of primary care nurses are also discussed.
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McCarthy E, Russell A, Kearney PM. Management of Patients with Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Primary Care. IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2016; 109:346-347. [PMID: 26904793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is defined as a raised serum thyroid stimulating hormone level with normal thyroxine. Despite a prevalence of up to 9% of the adult population there is widespread uncertainty on how to manage it. The aim of this study was to assess how older adults with SCH are managed in primary care. A retrospective case-note review was carried out on patients attending Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. This study identified patients 65 years and over meeting the criteria for SCH in one year. The prevalence of SCH in this study was calculated as 2.9%. 22.2% of patients were treated with thyroxine. 6.1% of untreated patients progressed to clinical hypothyroidism within the study period while 18.2% spontaneously reverted to normal TSH levels.
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Lee S, Russell A, Hellawell G. Validation of inflammation-based prognostic scores and haematological parameters to predict bladder cancer invasion. Int J Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Lee S, Russell A, Hellawell G. Presence of detrusor muscle in bladder tumour resection: The role of operator experience. Int J Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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McNair AGK, Whistance RN, Forsythe RO, Rees J, Jones JE, Pullyblank AM, Avery KNL, Brookes ST, Thomas MG, Sylvester PA, Russell A, Oliver A, Morton D, Kennedy R, Jayne DG, Huxtable R, Hackett R, Dutton SJ, Coleman MG, Card M, Brown J, Blazeby JM. Synthesis and summary of patient-reported outcome measures to inform the development of a core outcome set in colorectal cancer surgery. Colorectal Dis 2015; 17:O217-29. [PMID: 26058878 PMCID: PMC4744711 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 05/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIM Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures (PROMs) are standard measures in the assessment of colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment, but the range and complexity of available PROMs may be hindering the synthesis of evidence. This systematic review aimed to: (i) summarize PROMs in studies of CRC surgery and (ii) categorize PRO content to inform the future development of an agreed minimum 'core' outcome set to be measured in all trials. METHOD All PROMs were identified from a systematic review of prospective CRC surgical studies. The type and frequency of PROMs in each study were summarized, and the number of items documented. All items were extracted and independently categorized by content by two researchers into 'health domains', and discrepancies were discussed with a patient and expert. Domain popularity and the distribution of items were summarized. RESULTS Fifty-eight different PROMs were identified from the 104 included studies. There were 23 generic, four cancer-specific, 11 disease-specific and 16 symptom-specific questionnaires, and three ad hoc measures. The most frequently used PROM was the EORTC QLQ-C30 (50 studies), and most PROMs (n = 40, 69%) were used in only one study. Detailed examination of the 50 available measures identified 917 items, which were categorized into 51 domains. The domains comprising the most items were 'anxiety' (n = 85, 9.2%), 'fatigue' (n = 67, 7.3%) and 'physical function' (n = 63, 6.9%). No domains were included in all PROMs. CONCLUSION There is major heterogeneity of PRO measurement and a wide variation in content assessed in the PROMs available for CRC. A core outcome set will improve PRO outcome measurement and reporting in CRC trials.
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Araujo N, Vuorinen A, Fairclough R, Guiraud S, Donald J, Cairnduff C, Hewings D, Martinez F, Csatayova K, Willis N, Squire S, Babbs A, Edwards B, Shah N, Tinsley J, Wilson F, Davies S, Wynne G, Davies K, Russell A. Discovery of small molecule utrophin modulators for the therapy of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Guiraud S, Chen H, Squire S, Edwards B, Burns D, Shah N, Davies S, Wynne G, Russell A, Elsey D, Wilson F, Tinsley J, Davies K. Utrophin modulators significantly improve muscular dystrophy in the mdx diaphragm. Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Guiraud S, Squire S, Edwards B, Chen H, Burns D, Shah N, Babbs A, Davies S, Wynne G, Russell A, Elsey D, Wilson F, Tinsley J, Davies K. Second generation utrophin modulator for the therapy of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Neuromuscul Disord 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2015.06.270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Russell A, Havranek E, Webster J, Hellawell G. Consultant-delivered care – what is it worth? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.1308/rcsbull.2015.e22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Can consultant-led ward rounds save money in the long run?
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Hungin APS, Becher A, Cayley B, Heidelbaugh JJ, Muris JWM, Rubin G, Seifert B, Russell A, De Wit NJ. Irritable bowel syndrome: an integrated explanatory model for clinical practice. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2015; 27:750-63. [PMID: 25703486 DOI: 10.1111/nmo.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2014] [Accepted: 01/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a symptom-based diagnosis, clinicians' management of and communication about the disorder is often hampered by an unclear conceptual understanding of the nature of the problem. We aimed to elucidate an integrated explanatory model (EM) for IBS from the existing literature for pragmatic use in the clinical setting. METHODS Systematic and exploratory literature searches were performed in PubMed to identify publications on IBS and EMs. KEY RESULTS The searches did not identify a single, integrated EM for IBS. However, three main hypotheses were elucidated that could provide components with which to develop an IBS EM: (i) altered peripheral regulation of gut function (including sensory and secretory mechanisms); (ii) altered brain-gut signaling (including visceral hypersensitivity); and (iii) psychological distress. Genetic polymorphisms and epigenetic changes may, to some degree, underlie the etiology and pathophysiology of IBS and could increase the susceptibility to developing the disorder. The three model components also fit into one integrated explanation for abdominal symptoms and changes in stool habit. Additionally, IBS may share a common pathophysiological mechanism with other associated functional syndromes. CONCLUSIONS & INFERENCES It was possible to elucidate an integrated, three-component EM as a basis for clinicians to conceptualize the nature of IBS, with the potential to contribute to better diagnosis and management, and dialog with sufferers.
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McNair AGK, Whistance RN, Forsythe RO, Macefield R, Rees J, Jones JE, Smith G, Pullyblank AM, Avery KNL, Brookes ST, Thomas MG, Sylvester PA, Russell A, Oliver A, Morton D, Kennedy R, Jayne DG, Huxtable R, Hackett R, Dutton S, Coleman MG, Card M, Brown J, Blazeby JM. The development of a colorectal cancer surgery core outcome set. Trials 2015. [PMCID: PMC4460715 DOI: 10.1186/1745-6215-16-s1-p12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Landau H, Lasch E, Spitz IM, Amara IA, Russell A. Hypothalamic-pituitary axis in total lipodystrophy. MONOGRAPHS IN HUMAN GENETICS 2015; 10:188-91. [PMID: 102923 DOI: 10.1159/000401591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Gladstone DJ, Dorian P, Spring M, Panzov V, Mamdani M, Healey JS, Thorpe KE, Aviv R, Boyle K, Blakely J, Cote R, Hall J, Kapral M, Kozlowski N, Laupacis A, O’Donnell M, Sabihuddin K, Sharma M, Shuaib A, Vaid H, Pinter A, Abootalebi S, Chan R, Crann S, Fleming L, Frank C, Hachinski V, Hesser K, Kumar B, Soros P, Wright M, Basile V, Boyle K, Hopyan J, Rajmohan Y, Swartz R, Vaid H, Valencia G, Ween J, Aram H, Barber P, Coutts S, Demchuk A, Fischer K, Hill M, Klein G, Kenney C, Menon B, McClelland M, Russell A, Ryckborst K, Stys P, Smith E, Watson T, Chacko S, Sahlas D, Sancan J, Côté R, Durcan L, Ehrensperger E, Minuk J, Wein T, Wadup L, Asdaghi N, Beckman J, Esplana N, Masigan P, Murphy C, Tang E, Teal P, Villaluna K, Woolfenden A, Yip S, Bussière M, Dowlatshahi D, Sharma M, Stotts G, Robert S, Ford K, Hackam D, Miners L, Mabb T, Spence JD, Buck B, Griffin-Stead T, Jassal R, Siddiqui M, Hache A, Lessard C, Lebel F, Mackey A, Verreault S, Astorga C, Casaubon LK, del Campo M, Jaigobin C, Kalman L, Silver FL, Atkins L, Coles K, Penn A, Sargent R, Walter C, Gable Y, Kadribasic N, Schwindt B, Shuaib A, Kostyrko P, Selchen D, Saposnik G, Christie P, Jin A, Hicklin D, Howse D, Edwards E, Jaspers S, Sher F, Stoger S, Crisp D, Dhanani A, John V, Levitan M, Mehdiratta M, Wong D. Atrial Premature Beats Predict Atrial Fibrillation in Cryptogenic Stroke. Stroke 2015; 46:936-41. [DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.115.008714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Siow WH, Hawken G, Russell A, Singh S, Hampe T, Veysey M. Education and imaging. Gastrointestinal: multiple inflammatory myoglandular polyps in a single patient. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 30:231. [PMID: 25619232 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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Russell A, Sanderson T, Fleming S, Wells A, Maher T, Cullinan T. M266 Development Of An Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (ipf) Patient Reported Outcome Measure (prom): An Iterative Approach To Item Generation. Thorax 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Whistance RN, Forsythe RO, McNair AGK, Brookes ST, Avery KNL, Pullyblank AM, Sylvester PA, Jayne DG, Jones JE, Brown J, Coleman MG, Dutton SJ, Hackett R, Huxtable R, Kennedy RH, Morton D, Oliver A, Russell A, Thomas MG, Blazeby JM. A systematic review of outcome reporting in colorectal cancer surgery. Colorectal Dis 2014; 15:e548-60. [PMID: 23926896 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2013] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Evaluation of surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) is necessary to inform clinical decision-making and healthcare policy. The standards of outcome reporting after CRC surgery have not previously been considered. METHOD Systematic literature searches identified randomized and nonrandomized prospective studies reporting clinical outcomes of CRC surgery. Outcomes were listed verbatim, categorized into broad groups (outcome domains) and examined for a definition (an appropriate textual explanation or a supporting citation). Outcome reporting was considered inconsistent if results of the outcome specified in the methods were not reported. Outcome reporting was compared between randomized and nonrandomized studies. RESULTS Of 5644 abstracts, 194 articles (34 randomized and 160 nonrandomized studies) were included reporting 766 different clinical outcomes, categorized into seven domains. A mean of 14 ± 8 individual outcomes were reported per study. 'Anastomotic leak', 'overall survival' and 'wound infection' were the three most frequently reported outcomes in 72, 60 and 44 (37.1%, 30.9% and 22.7%) studies, respectively, and no single outcome was reported in every publication. Outcome definitions were significantly more often provided in randomized studies than in nonrandomized studies (19.0% vs 14.9%, P = 0.015). One-hundred and twenty-seven (65.5%) papers reported results of all outcomes specified in the methods (randomized studies, n = 21, 61.5%; nonrandomized studies, n = 106, 66.2%; P = 0.617). CONCLUSION Outcome reporting in CRC surgery lacks consistency and method. Improved standards of outcome measurement are recommended to permit data synthesis and transparent cross-study comparisons.
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Edwards K, Pritchard N, Vagenas D, Russell A, Malik RA, Efron N. Standardizing corneal nerve fibre length for nerve tortuosity increases its association with measures of diabetic neuropathy. Diabet Med 2014; 31:1205-9. [PMID: 24750318 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2013] [Revised: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 04/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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AIMS Recent studies on corneal markers have advocated corneal nerve fibre length as the most important measure of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The aim of this study was to determine if standardizing corneal nerve fibre length for tortuosity increases its association with other measures of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. METHODS Two hundred and thirty-one individuals with diabetes with either predominantly mild or absent neuropathic changes and 61 control subjects underwent evaluation of diabetic neuropathy symptom score, neuropathy disability score, testing with 10-g monofilament, quantitative sensory testing (warm, cold, vibration detection) and nerve conduction studies. Corneal nerve fibre length and corneal nerve fibre tortuosity were measured using corneal confocal microscopy. A tortuosity-standardised corneal nerve fibre length variable was generated by dividing corneal nerve fibre length by corneal nerve fibre tortuosity. Differences in corneal nerve morphology between individuals with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy and control subjects were determined and associations were estimated between corneal morphology and established tests of, and risk factors for, diabetic peripheral neuropathy. RESULTS The tortuosity-standardised corneal nerve fibre length variable was better than corneal nerve fibre length in demonstrating differences between individuals with diabetes, with and without neuropathy (tortuosity-standardised corneal nerve fibre length variable: 70.5 ± 27.3 vs. 84.9 ± 28.7, P < 0.001, receiver operating characteristic area under the curve = 0.67; corneal nerve fibre length: 15.9 ± 6.9 vs. 18.4 ± 6.2 mm/mm², P = 0.004, receiver operating characteristic area under the curve = 0.64). Furthermore, the tortuosity-standardised corneal nerve fibre length variable demonstrated a significant difference between the control subjects and individuals with diabetes, without neuropathy, while corneal nerve fibre length did not (tortuosity-standardised corneal nerve fibre length variable: 94.3 ± 27.1 vs. 84.9 ± 28.7, P = 0.028; corneal nerve fibre length: 20.1 ± 6.3 vs. 18.4 ± 6.2 mm/mm², P = 0.084). Correlations between corneal nerve fibre length and established measures of neuropathy and risk factors for neuropathy were higher when a correction was made for the nerve tortuosity. CONCLUSIONS Standardizing corneal nerve fibre length for tortuosity enhances the ability to differentiate individuals with diabetes, with and without neuropathy.
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Campbell E, Kennedy F, Russell A, Smithson WH, Parsons L, Morrison PJ, Liggan B, Irwin B, Delanty N, Hunt SJ, Craig J, Morrow J. Malformation risks of antiepileptic drug monotherapies in pregnancy: updated results from the UK and Ireland Epilepsy and Pregnancy Registers. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2014; 85:1029-34. [PMID: 24444855 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2013-306318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 164] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Antiepileptic drug (AED) exposure during pregnancy increases the risk of major congenital malformations (MCMs). The magnitude of this risk varies by AED exposure. Here we provide updated results from the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register of the risk of MCMs after monotherapy exposure to valproate, carbamazepine and lamotrigine. METHODS Fifteen-year prospective observational study from 1996 until 2012. The main outcome measure is the MCM rate. RESULTS Informative outcomes were available for 5206 cases. 1290 women were exposed to valproate monotherapy, 1718 to carbamazepine monotherapy and 2198 to lamotrigine monotherapy. The MCM risk with valproate monotherapy exposure in utero was 6.7% (95% CI 5.5% to 8.3%) compared with 2.6% with carbamazepine (95% CI 1.9% to 3.5%) and 2.3% with lamotrigine (95% CI 1.8% to 3.1%). A significant dose effect was seen with valproate (p=0.0006) and carbamazepine (p=0.03) exposed pregnancies. A non-significant trend towards higher MCM rate with increasing dose was found with lamotrigine. MCM rate for high-dose lamotrigine (>400 mg daily) was lower than the MCM rate for pregnancies exposed to <600 mg daily of valproate, but this was not significant (3.4% vs 5.0%, p=0.31). CONCLUSIONS In utero exposure to valproate carries a significantly higher MCM risk than lamotrigine (p=0.0001) and carbamazepine (p=0.0001) monotherapy. In contrast to prior findings, high-dose lamotrigine was associated with fewer MCMs than all doses of valproate. While lamotrigine has a favourable profile compared with valproate for adverse pregnancy outcomes, the requirements for seizure control should not be overlooked.
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Russell A, Kreit E, Heikenfeld J. Scaling dielectrowetting optical shutters to higher resolution: microfluidic and optical implications. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2014; 30:5357-5362. [PMID: 24773143 DOI: 10.1021/la5008582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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A detailed study is reported on the implications of scaling dielectrowetting optical shutters to higher resolutions. Reducing droplet sizes from millimeters to 100 μm in diameter increases the relevance of microfluidic physics such as pinning, film breakup, and dewetting speed as well as optical physics such as transmission and diffraction. In addition, in this work we present improved material systems, including optimized dielectric stacks which reduce electrochemical degradation, and blended lower-viscosity fluids which increase dewetting speed. A higher-resolution device of ~250 μm diameter demonstrates switching speeds of <100 ms and a clear, optically transmissive aperture of >70%. In addition to revealing science not previously discussed, this work has strong applied importance as scaling to higher resolutions is desirable for improving visual appearance in applications ranging from smart windows to electronic signage.
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Aujayeb A, Russell A, Walton K, Samuel J, Waugh S, Valappil M, Fagg R, Gray S, S W, Meachery G. Influenza: an outbreak in a UK respiratory centre. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2013; 22:1206. [PMID: 24280919 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2013.22.21.1206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Clayman R, Gierga D, Dryden-Peterson S, Russell A, Bruce K, Paly J, Mmalane M, Bvochora M, Kasese J, Efstathiou J. Addressing the Growing Cancer Burden in the Wake of the AIDS Epidemic in Botswana: A Collaborative Partnership. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.1289] [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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den Elzen W, Lefèbre–van de Fliert A, Virgini V, Mooijaart S, Frey P, Kearney P, Kerse N, Mallen C, McCarthy V, Muth C, Rosemann T, Russell A, Schers H, Stott D, de Waal M, Warner A, Westendorp R, Rodondi N, Gusekloo J. International variation in GP treatment strategies for subclinical hypothyroidism in older adults. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Russell A, Müller P, Tomas J. Multiple Compression of Moist Spherical Elastic-Plastic Zeolite 4A Granules. Chem Eng Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201300109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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