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Ibrahim N, McCarthy C, Shrestha S, Lyass A, Li Y, Gaggin H, Simon M, Massaro J, D'Agostino R, Garasic J, Van Kimmenade RRJ, Januzzi J. P2712Blood kidney injury molecule-1 predicts short and longer-term kidney outcomes in patients undergoing diagnostic coronary and/or peripheral angiography - results from the CASABLANCA study. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy565.p2712] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hakansson S, Jones M, Ristov M, Marcos L, Clark T, Ram A, Morey R, Franklin A, McCarthy C, Carli L, Ward R, Keech A. Intensity-dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial. Eur J Pain 2018; 22:1813-1823. [DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Tiemeier GL, Brown JM, Pratap SE, McCarthy C, Kastrenopoulou A, Bradley K, Wilson S, Orosz Z, Gibbons CLMH, Oppermann U, Athanasou NA. Pleomorphic liposarcoma of bone: a rare primary malignant bone tumour. Clin Sarcoma Res 2018; 8:2. [PMID: 29449935 PMCID: PMC5807841 DOI: 10.1186/s13569-018-0089-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Liposarcoma is an extremely rare primary bone sarcoma. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of primary pleomorphic liposarcoma that arose in an 18 year old male in the metaphysis of the left tibia. Plain radiographs showed a partly sclerotic lesion and MR imaging a heterogeneous tumour predominantly isointense on T1- and high-signal on T2-weighted sequences with focal areas of increased T1 signal that suppressed with fat saturation. PET/CT showed marked FDG uptake (SUV = 17.1) in the primary tumour as well as a metastasis in the right distal femur and multiple small pulmonary metastases. Histologically, the tumour was a pleomorphic liposarcoma containing large tumour cells with vacuolated cytoplasm and hyperchromatic pleomorphic nuclei as well as numerous lipoblasts and scattered brown fat-like cells. Tumour cells strongly expressed FABP4/aP2, a marker of adipocyte differentiation, and UCP1, a marker of brown fat, but not S100. The case was treated with neoadjuvant MAP chemotherapy, resulting in extensive (> 95%) necrosis in the primary tumour and almost complete resolution of the femoral and pulmonary metastases. CONCLUSIONS Pleomorphic liposarcoma can present as a sclerotic primary malignant bone tumour; markers of adipose differentiation are useful in histological diagnosis and neoadjuvant MAP chemotherapy results in significant tumor necrosis.
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Eaton H, McCarthy C, Jürgens S. Perioperative fluid administration and effect on physiology and biochemistry of patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2018; 62:138-139. [PMID: 29124735 DOI: 10.1111/aas.13034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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James A, Goodwin P, McCarthy C. Does physiotherapy reduce absenteeism and presenteeism due to lower back pain in an automotive industrial setting? A retrospective cohort study. Physiotherapy 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2017.11.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Billis E, Koutsojannis C, Matzaroglou C, Gliatis J, Fousekis K, Gioftsos G, Papandreou M, McCarthy C, Oldham JA, Tsepis E. Association of low back pain on physical, sociodemographic and lifestyle factors across a general population sample within Greece. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2017; 30:279-290. [PMID: 27689603 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-150484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although low back pain (LBP) is a debilitating problem internationally, there is not a lot of research on its impact on physical, psychosocial and lifestyle factors. Especially in mediterranean countries, such as Greece, it is not sufficiently explored whether physical (pain location, activity limitation etc.), sociodemographic (education, smoking etc.) or lifestyle factors (i.e. quality of life or anxiety) are influenced by LBP. OBJECTIVE To estimate LBP prevalence in the Greek general population and explore its association with particular sociodemographic, physical and lifestyle factors. METHOD A sample of 3125 people of the Greek adult population was randomly selected by stratified sampling encompassing rural and urban representation within the Greek mainland. An extended survey form was developed entailing three sections; personal (sociodemographic) information, questions on symptomatology and physical factors (i.e. pain characteristics, recurrence, physical disability etc.) and 3 self-administered questionnaires (including mostly lifestyle factors); Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale for anxiety and depression, SF-12 for quality of life (QoL) and Roland-Morris for disability. RESULTS A total of 471 (15%) people reported LBP (210 males, mean age: 47.04 ± 15.03). Amongst them 60% reported sciatica, 76% suffered recurrent LBP and 70% received specialist care. Low disability levels, moderate to high pain intensity, gender differences and good self-reported QoL and psychosocial status were reported. Sociodemographic characteristics (income, smoking, marital status etc.) were not associated with LBP physical factors, apart from age which correlated with physical disability and wellness (r being 0.446 and 0.405, respectively, p< 0.001). Physical factors (particularly pain intensity and location) correlated with lifestyle factors (QoL) and disability (r ranging between 0.396 and 0.543, p< 0.001). Mental wellness, anxiety and depression (as lifestyle factors) were not associated with sociodemographic or physical factors. CONCLUSIONS Physical parameters were amongst the most prevalent characteristics of the Greek sample, thus offering a direction towards a more targeted treatment and rehabilitation planning. Unlike previous literature, most sociodemographic characteristics were not correlated with any LBP physical or lifestyle factors, thus possibly indicating a different socioeconomic background and aetiology domain to that of the usual non-specific LBP spectrum.
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McCarthy C, Savage H, Nettles M. Temperature dependence of ice-on-rock friction at realistic glacier conditions. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS. SERIES A, MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES 2017; 375:20150348. [PMID: 28025297 PMCID: PMC5179958 DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2015.0348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Using a new biaxial friction apparatus, we conducted experiments of ice-on-rock friction in order to better understand basal sliding of glaciers and ice streams. A series of velocity-stepping and slide-hold-slide tests were conducted to measure friction and healing at temperatures between -20°C and melting. Experimental conditions in this study are comparable to subglacial temperatures, sliding rates and effective pressures of Antarctic ice streams and other glaciers, with load-point velocities ranging from 0.5 to 100 µm s-1 and normal stress σn = 100 kPa. In this range of conditions, temperature dependences of both steady-state friction and frictional healing are considerable. The friction increases linearly with decreasing temperature (temperature weakening) from μ = 0.52 at -20°C to μ = 0.02 at melting. Frictional healing increases and velocity dependence shifts from velocity-strengthening to velocity-weakening behaviour with decreasing temperature. Our results indicate that the strength and stability of glaciers and ice streams may change considerably over the range of temperatures typically found at the ice-bed interface.This article is part of the themed issue 'Microdynamics of ice'.
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Valentin L, McCarthy C, Do S, Flores E, Uppot R. Predicting multidisciplinary tumor board recommendations: Initial experience with machine learning in interventional oncology. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.12.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Krishna Y, McCarthy C, Kalirai H, Coupland S. Inflammatory cell infiltrates in metastatic uveal melanoma. Acta Ophthalmol 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2016.0521] [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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Wright DC, Adayapalam N, Bain N, Bain SM, Brown A, Buzzacott N, Carey L, Cross J, Dun K, Joy C, McCarthy C, Moore S, Murch AR, O'Malley F, Parker E, Watt J, Wilkin H, Fagan K, Pertile MD, Peters GB. Chromosome microarray proficiency testing and analysis of quality metric data trends through an external quality assessment program for Australasian laboratories. Pathology 2016; 48:586-96. [PMID: 27575971 DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2016.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2015] [Revised: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Chromosome microarrays are an essential tool for investigation of copy number changes in children with congenital anomalies and intellectual deficit. Attempts to standardise microarray testing have focused on establishing technical and clinical quality criteria, however external quality assessment programs are still needed. We report on a microarray proficiency testing program for Australasian laboratories. Quality metrics evaluated included analytical accuracy, result interpretation, report completeness, and laboratory performance data: sample numbers, success and abnormality rate and reporting times. Between 2009 and 2014 nine samples were dispatched with variable results for analytical accuracy (30-100%), correct interpretation (32-96%), and report completeness (30-92%). Laboratory performance data (2007-2014) showed an overall mean success rate of 99.2% and abnormality rate of 23.6%. Reporting times decreased from >90 days to <30 days for normal results and from >102 days to <35 days for abnormal results. Data trends showed a positive correlation with improvement for all these quality metrics, however only 'report completeness' and reporting times reached statistical significance. Whether the overall improvement in laboratory performance was due to participation in this program, or from accumulated laboratory experience over time, is not clear. Either way, the outcome is likely to assist referring clinicians and improve patient care.
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Lipke V, Emerson C, McCarthy C, Briggs-Hagen M, Farley J, Verani AR, Riley PL. Highlighting the need for more infection control practitioners in low- and middle-income countries. Public Health Action 2016; 6:160-163. [PMID: 27695677 DOI: 10.5588/pha.16.0027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background: Many low- and middle-income countries struggle to implement, monitor and evaluate the efficacy of infection control (IC) measures within health care facilities. This hampers their ability to prevent nosocomial infections, identify emerging pathogens and rapidly alert officials to possible outbreaks. The lack of dedicated and trained IC practitioners (ICPs) is a serious deficit in the health care workforce, and is worsened by the lack of institutions that offer IC training. Discussion: While no single individual can entirely eliminate the risk of nosocomial transmission, there is literature to support the value of designated IC persons. Recommendations from the World Health Organization in 2008 and 2009 describe the need for this specialized cadre of workers, but many countries lack the national regulations to authorize, train and manage such professionals at the national or local level. This article provides an overview of how ICPs are trained and credentialed in several countries, and discusses approaches countries can use to train ICPs. Conclusion: Trained ICPs can help prevent future outbreaks and control nosocomial transmission of diseases in health care facilities. For this to occur, supportive national policies, availability of training institutions and local administrative support will be required.
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McCarthy C, Anderson WJ, Vlychou M, Inagaki Y, Whitwell D, Gibbons CLMH, Athanasou NA. Primary synovial chondromatosis: a reassessment of malignant potential in 155 cases. Skeletal Radiol 2016; 45:755-62. [PMID: 26919862 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-016-2353-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Revised: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Primary synovial chondromatosis (PSC) is a rare disorder characterised by cartilage formation in synovium-lined joints, tendon sheaths and bursae. It is thought that PSC cartilage arises from the proliferation of mesenchymal cells, which exhibit cartilaginous metaplasia in subintimal connective tissue. There are reports of transformation of PSC to chondrosarcoma, although the precise incidence and nature of this complication is uncertain. In this study we carried out a retrospective review PSC to determine the incidence of sarcomatous change in this condition, in addition to the clinical, radiological and pathological features that characterise this complication MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed 155 cases of PSC and identified 4 cases (3 in the hip joint; 1 in the elbow joint) of aggressive behaviour and chondrosarcoma-like histology. RESULTS Radiologically, these cases were all reported as showing features consistent with PSC and aggressive extra-articular soft tissue/bone involvement. Histologically, in addition to typical features of PSC, there was morphological evidence of peri-articular soft tissue and, in 2 cases, bone involvement by an infiltrating cartilaginous tumour. These tumours all behaved as locally aggressive neoplasms and did not give rise to metastasis. CONCLUSION Our findings show that chondrosarcoma arises infrequently in PSC (approximately 2.5 %), and that this complication occurs most commonly in the hip joint (approximately 11 % of cases of hip PSC). These tumours behaved mainly as low-grade, locally aggressive tumours analogous to atypical cartilaginous tumour of bone/grade 1 chondrosarcoma of bone.
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McCarthy C, Savage HM, Koczynski T, Nielson MA. An apparatus to measure frictional, anelastic, and viscous behavior in ice at temperate and planetary conditions. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2016; 87:055112. [PMID: 27250475 DOI: 10.1063/1.4950782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In this paper, we describe a cryogenic, servo-controlled biaxial friction apparatus designed to measure the deformational behaviors of ice. The apparatus is specifically designed to accurately achieve and measure the low differential stresses applicable to deforming ice on earth and on icy satellites. We can apply loads in the range ∼2-1800 kPa and velocities up to 4 mm/s, with resolution of 39 Pa and 0.7 μm, respectively. Precise temperature control, measurement, and insulation allow testing at constant temperature (from -2 to -30 °C) for prolonged periods of time. The apparatus is tested with various plastics as well as with polycrystalline ice samples and the results are consistent with previously published values. Critical components of the instrument are described along with examples of data collection schemes and preliminary results. The flexibility of the design allows for both glaciological and planetary applications over a range of deformational behaviors including friction, anelastic, and viscous.
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Asvadi N, McCarthy C, Uppot R, Thabet A, Arellano R. Computed tomography guided percutaneous microwave ablation of subcapsular tumors: assessment of efficacy and safety. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.321] [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] Open
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McDermott S, McCarthy C, Kilcoyne A, Hahn P, Gervais D, Blake M. Predictive value of image-guided percutaneous adrenal biopsy in patients with a new or suspected diagnosis of lung cancer. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.436] [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] Open
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McCarthy C, Fleming N. Evidence based guidelines for safe transitioning to barefoot or minimalist running. J Sci Med Sport 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2015.12.349] [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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McCarthy C, Harmon D. A technical report on ultrasound-guided scapulocostal syndrome injection. Ir J Med Sci 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-015-1336-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Orr C, McCarthy C, Bergin D, Carroll T, Creevey K, Reeves E, McElvaney N, Fearon U, Veale D. AB0115 Phenotypic Variations of Alpha-One Anti-Trypsin Are Associated with Higher Titres of Ana. Ann Rheum Dis 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2015-eular.5318] [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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Billis E, Matzaroglou C, Stathopoulos I, Moutzouri M, Fousekis K, Koutsojannis C, Strimpakos N, Gioftsos G, McCarthy C, Tsepis E. Self-reported back and/or leg pain in young and middle-aged Greek adults. Does pain location and intensity affect life-functioning factors? Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1410] [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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Curtin D, Costigan D, McCarthy C, Jansen M, Farrell M, Reid V, O'Rourke K. Novel antibody associations in immune-mediated necrotising myopathy without inflammation. Ir J Med Sci 2014; 185:941-943. [PMID: 25359222 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-014-1207-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2014] [Accepted: 09/27/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The patient presenting with proximal muscle weakness, elevated serum creatinine kinase and myopathic electromyography and biopsy findings has a wide differential diagnosis that includes toxic, autoimmune, paraneoplastic and congenital myopathies. Autoimmune myopathies are important to identify because they may respond to immunosuppressive therapies. METHODS We describe two cases of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy each associated with a novel antibody. RESULTS Case 1 describes a progressive myopathy in a statin user. Antibodies to 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase were identified and the patient responded to steroid therapy. Case 2 describes an aggressive myopathy associated with antibodies to signal recognition particle. There was no response to steroids. Clinical improvement followed treatment with rituximab and cyclophosphamide. CONCLUSION The identification of myositis-specific antibodies is important because they are associated with distinct clinical phenotypes and may guide the physician in terms of treatment strategies.
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Helbrow J, McBain C, Gattamaneni R, Tran A, McCarthy C, Edwards R, Redikin J, Handley J, O'Hara C, Kennedy J, Mills S, Soh C, Leggate J, Whitfield G. OP09 * STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY FOR BRAIN METASTASES AT THE CHRISTIE AT SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL: OUR TWO-YEAR EXPERIENCE. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou251.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Fraas MR, Coughlan GF, Hart EC, McCarthy C. Concussion knowledge and management practices among coaches and medical staff in Irish professional rugby teams. Ir J Med Sci 2014; 184:425-30. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-014-1137-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2013] [Accepted: 05/05/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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McCarthy C, Fleming N, Donne B, Blanksby B. 12 weeks of simulated barefoot running changes foot-strike patterns in female runners. Int J Sports Med 2013; 35:443-50. [PMID: 24048910 DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1353215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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To investigate the effect of a transition program of simulated barefoot running (SBR) on running kinematics and foot-strike patterns, female recreational athletes (n=9, age 29 ± 3 yrs) without SBR experience gradually increased running distance in Vibram FiveFingers SBR footwear over 12 weeks. Matched controls (n=10, age 30 ± 4 yrs) continued running in standard footwear. A 3-D motion analysis of treadmill running at 12 km/h(-1) was performed by both groups, barefoot and shod, pre- and post-intervention. Post-intervention data indicated a more-forefoot strike pattern in the SBR group compared to controls; both running barefoot (P>0.05), and shod (P<0.001). When assessed barefoot, there were significant kinematic differences across time in the SBR group for ankle flexion angle at toe-off (P<0.01). When assessed shod, significant kinematic changes occurred across time, for ankle flexion angles at foot-strike (P<0.001) and toe-off (P<0.01), and for range of motion (ROM) in the absorptive phase of stance (P<0.01). A knee effect was recorded in the SBR group for flexion ROM in the absorptive phase of stance (P<0.05). No significant changes occurred in controls. Therefore, a 12-week transition program in SBR could assist athletes seeking a more-forefoot strike pattern and "barefoot" kinematics, regardless of preferred footwear.
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Orr C, McCarthy C, Gunaratnam C, Kearns G. Life threatening sepsis while on high dose steroids requiring extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation. IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2013; 106:213-214. [PMID: 24218750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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We present a case of life-threatening streptococcal sepsis in a young man with a history of Behçet's disease within two weeks of commencing high dose corticosteroid therapy for an exacerbation of Behçet's disease.
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McCarthy E, MacMullan P, Al-Mudhaffer S, Madigan A, Donnelly S, McCarthy C, Molloy E, McCarthy G. FRI0224 Plasma fibrinogen is an accurate marker of disease activity in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica:. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.2681] [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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