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Jacobson C, Redd R, Reynolds C, Fields M, Armand P, Fisher D, Jacobsen E, LaCasce A, Bose N, Ottoson N, Freedman A. A PHASE 2 CLINICAL TRIAL OF RITUXIMAB AND β-GLUCAN PGG IN RELAPSED/REFRACTORY INDOLENT B-CELL NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.207_2631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Sharman J, Coleman M, Yacoub A, Melear J, Fanning S, Kolibaba K, Lansigan F, Reynolds C, Foon K, Li J, Llorente M, Rummel M, Andorsky D. MAGNIFY PHASE IIIB INTERIM ANALYSIS: FIRST REPORT OF INDUCTION R 2
FOLLOWED BY MAINTENANCE IN PATIENTS WITH RELAPSED/REFRACTORY MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.51_2630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Reynolds C, Martins H, Bravo F, Oliveira J. Nonconformities in terapeutic drug monitoring request forms. Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.1580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Sevilha J, Calle M, Gonçalves N, Ferreira C, Torgal A, Reynolds C, Freitas J, Dias M. The importance of the clinical pathologist in the diagnosis of a medical emergency. Clin Chim Acta 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2019.03.512] [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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Teeple A, Ellis LA, Huff L, Reynolds C, Ginsburg S, Howard L, Walls D, Curtis JR. Physician attitudes about non-medical switching to biosimilars: results from an online physician survey in the United States. Curr Med Res Opin 2019; 35:611-617. [PMID: 30712393 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2019.1571296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was designed to understand the level of familiarity of US rheumatologists, gastroenterologists and dermatologists with biosimilar therapies, their experience with non-medical switching (switching medications for reasons unrelated to patient health) of patients between biologics and their attitudes towards switching from a biologic to a biosimilar. METHODS A total of 297 US physicians who currently prescribe biologics for their patients completed a 15-minute online survey. Rheumatologists, dermatologists and gastroenterologists were included. RESULTS The majority of physicians (84%) did not want stable patients undergoing a non-medical switch to a biosimilar. While 60% of physicians believed non-medical switching to biosimilars may have a positive impact on healthcare system costs, multiple negative impacts were also expected. A majority of physicians anticipated a negative impact on patient mental health (59%), treatment efficacy (57%), patient safety (53%) and physician office management (60%). CONCLUSIONS The majority of physicians had concerns regarding non-medical switching to biosimilars and the impact such switching would have on patient care and physician practice.
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Teeple A, Ginsburg S, Howard L, Huff L, Reynolds C, Walls D, Ellis LA, Curtis JR. Patient attitudes about non-medical switching to biosimilars: results from an online patient survey in the United States. Curr Med Res Opin 2019; 35:603-609. [PMID: 30618353 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1560221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate patient attitudes regarding non-medical switching (NMS) to biosimilars among patients with autoimmune disease currently receiving a biologic. METHODS An online survey was conducted among patients meeting the following criteria: ≥18 years of age; residing in the US; diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis; currently taking a biologic; and consenting to participate. Patients answered questions about their attitudes and experiences related to NMS. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize responses. RESULTS A total of 1696 patients completed the 20-min survey. Eighty-five per cent of patients were concerned that biosimilars wouldn't treat their disease as well; 85% didn't want to switch to a biosimilar if their current biologic was helping their disease; and 83% were concerned that switching may cause more side-effects. Twenty per cent of patients had previously received notification about a potential NMS to another biologic (that was not a biosimilar) from their insurance company. Of these, 79% took at least one action to avoid the NMS and 45% ultimately switched. Of these patients (n = 150), 67% indicated that their previous biologic worked well for them and 70% didn't want to switch to another biologic. Most patients who switched (67%) did so to avoid paying a higher cost. More than half (56%) went without therapy for administrative reasons during the period of transition from the old biologic to the other treatment. CONCLUSIONS Patients reported multiple concerns about NMS that might impact treatment outcomes, and many of the patients who non-medically switched in this survey missed treatments. Future studies should be conducted on patient expectations and experiences with NMS to understand the impact on healthcare delivery, treatment persistency, and patient outcomes. The patient perspective and experience should be considered by decision-makers when developing coverage policies for biosimilar medications and associated communication strategies.
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Ghirlanda G, Salafia OS, Paragi Z, Giroletti M, Yang J, Marcote B, Blanchard J, Agudo I, An T, Bernardini MG, Beswick R, Branchesi M, Campana S, Casadio C, Chassande-Mottin E, Colpi M, Covino S, D'Avanzo P, D'Elia V, Frey S, Gawronski M, Ghisellini G, Gurvits LI, Jonker PG, van Langevelde HJ, Melandri A, Moldon J, Nava L, Perego A, Perez-Torres MA, Reynolds C, Salvaterra R, Tagliaferri G, Venturi T, Vergani SD, Zhang M. Compact radio emission indicates a structured jet was produced by a binary neutron star merger. Science 2019; 363:968-971. [PMID: 30792360 DOI: 10.1126/science.aau8815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 197] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 02/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The binary neutron star merger event GW170817 was detected through both electromagnetic radiation and gravitational waves. Its afterglow emission may have been produced by either a narrow relativistic jet or an isotropic outflow. High-spatial-resolution measurements of the source size and displacement can discriminate between these scenarios. We present very-long-baseline interferometry observations, performed 207.4 days after the merger by using a global network of 32 radio telescopes. The apparent source size is constrained to be smaller than 2.5 milli-arc seconds at the 90% confidence level. This excludes the isotropic outflow scenario, which would have produced a larger apparent size, indicating that GW170817 produced a structured relativistic jet. Our rate calculations show that at least 10% of neutron star mergers produce such a jet.
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Reynolds C, Davison KL, Brailsford SR. Safe supplies: few infections in UK blood and tissue donors. Transfus Med 2019; 29:239-246. [PMID: 30689250 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2018] [Revised: 12/04/2018] [Accepted: 12/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIMS/OBJECTIVES Here, we describe the annual review of the UK blood services' infection surveillance schemes for 2017 (www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-supplies-annual-review). BACKGROUND The joint NHS Blood and Transplant/Public Health England Epidemiology Unit was set up in 1995 to ensure that blood and tissue safety is maintained, inform donor selection and testing policy and add to public health knowledge. METHODS Several surveillance schemes for blood, tissues and bacterial screening collect the numbers of donations tested, reactive and confirmed positive in order to monitor trends in infection rates in donors and calculate residual risk of infection. Investigations of potential transfusion transmissions in recipients are also monitored. RESULTS In the UK in 2017, the risk of testing not detecting a potentially infectious hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus or HIV donation was estimated as less than one in two million donations. One hepatitis A virus and one hepatitis E virus transmission incidents were proven to be transfusion-transmitted by unscreened donations. CONCLUSIONS The Safe Supplies annual review provides a clear picture of the very low risk associated with blood and tissues in the UK nowadays. In November 2017, the blood services for England, Wales and Scotland implemented recommendations to reduce the deferrals for higher risk sexual behaviour from 12 to 3 months. The surveillance schemes are adapted to remain fit for purpose as testing and donor selection change.
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Iverson KR, Garringer K, Ahearn O, Alidina S, Citron I, Esseye S, Teshome A, Mukhopadhyay S, Burssa D, Mengistu A, Ashengo T, Meara JG, Barash D, Drown L, Kuchuckhidze S, Reynolds C, Joshua B, Barringer E, Skeels A, Shrime MG, Gultie T, Sharma S, Geiger J. Mixed-methods assessment of surgical capacity in two regions in Ethiopia. Br J Surg 2019; 106:e81-e90. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2018] [Revised: 08/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Surgery is among the most neglected parts of healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia has launched a national strategic plan to address challenges in the surgical system. This study aimed to assess surgical capacity in two Ethiopian regions to inform priority areas for improvement.
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A mixed-methods study was conducted using two tools adapted from the Lancet Commission's Surgical Assessment Tools: a quantitative Hospital Assessment Tool and a qualitative semistructured interview tool. Fifteen hospitals selected by the Federal Ministry of Health were surveyed in the Tigray and Amhara regions to assess the surgical system across five domains: service delivery, infrastructure, workforce, information management and financing.
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Service delivery was low across hospitals with a mean(s.d.) of 5(6) surgical cases per week and a narrow range of procedures performed. Hospitals reported varying availability of basic infrastructure, including constant availability of electricity (9 of 15) and running water (5 of 15). Unavailable or broken diagnostic equipment was also common. The majority of surgical and anaesthesia services were provided by non-physician clinicians, with little continuing education available. All hospitals tracked patient-level data regularly and eight of 15 hospitals reported surgical volume data during the assessment, but research activities were limited. Hospital financing specified for surgery was rare and the majority of patients must pay out of pocket for care.
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Results from this study will inform programmes to simultaneously improve each of the health system domains in Ethiopia; this is required if better access to and quality of surgery, anaesthesia and obstetric services are to be achieved.
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Dennis M, Forrest P, Bannon P, Scott S, Lowe D, Reynolds C, Burns B, Habig K, Nair P, Gattas D, Buscher H. The 2CHEER Study: (Mechanical CPR, Hypothermia, ECMO and Early Re-Perfusion) for Refractory Cardiac arrest. Heart Lung Circ 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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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Tayyab U, Wilkinson R, Reynolds C, Sinclair L. 64 Effect of grass silage chop length when fed alone, or with corn silage, on digestion and metabolism in dairy cows. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Dashper SG, Shen P, Sim CPC, Liu SW, Butler CA, Mitchell HL, D'Cruze T, Yuan Y, Hoffmann B, Walker GD, Catmull DV, Reynolds C, Reynolds EC. CPP-ACP Promotes SnF 2 Efficacy in a Polymicrobial Caries Model. J Dent Res 2018; 98:218-224. [PMID: 30392434 DOI: 10.1177/0022034518809088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Dental caries is associated with plaque dysbiosis, leading to an increase in the proportions of acidogenic and aciduric bacteria at the expense of alkali-generating commensal species. Stannous fluoride (SnF2) slows the progression of caries by remineralization of early lesions but has also been suggested to inhibit glycolysis of aciduric bacteria. Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) promotes fluoride remineralization by acting as a salivary biomimetic that releases bioavailable calcium and phosphate ions, and the peptide complex has also been suggested to modify plaque composition. We developed a polymicrobial biofilm model of caries using 6 bacterial species representative of supragingival plaque that were cultured on sound human enamel and pulsed with sucrose 4 times a day to produce a high cariogenic challenge. We used this model to explore the mechanisms of action of SnF2 and CPP-ACP. Bacterial species in the biofilms were enumerated with 16S rRNA gene sequence analyses, and mineral loss and lesion formation were determined in the enamel directly under the polymicrobial biofilms via transverse microradiography. The model tested the twice-daily addition of SnF2, CPP-ACP, or both. SnF2 treatment reduced demineralization by 50% and had a slight effect on the composition of the polymicrobial biofilm. CPP-ACP treatment caused a similar inhibition of enamel demineralization (50%), a decrease in Actinomyces naeslundii and Lactobacillus casei abundance, and an increase in Streptococcus sanguinis and Fusobacterium nucleatum abundance in the polymicrobial biofilm. A combination of SnF2 and CPP-ACP resulted in a greater suppression of the acidogenic and aciduric bacteria and a significant 72% inhibition of enamel demineralization.
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Okereke O, Ogata S, Mischoulon D, Chang G, Hazra A, Manson J, Reynolds C, De Vivo I. VARIATIONS BY RACE, ETHNICITY AND SEX IN RELATIONS OF BEHAVIORAL FACTORS TO BIOLOGICAL AGING. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.391] [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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Thomas NWD, Mattek N, Riley T, Reynolds C, Austin J, Sharma N, Marcoe J. ESTABLISHING OBJECTIVE DIGITAL BIOMARKERS RELATED TO TIME AND EFFORT SPENT ON CAREGIVING ACTIVITIES. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.3110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Vo T, Pahlen S, Reynolds C. SLEEP, COGNITION, AND HEALTH STATUS AMONGST RETIRED AND NON-RETIRED OLDER ADULTS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy031.3684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ejaz FK, Reynolds C, Ye M. EMBEDDING ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS IN A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT ELDER ABUSE. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.2893] [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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Stahl S, Smagula S, Reynolds C. CAN A LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION MODIFY REST ACTIVITY RHYTHMS AMONG BEREAVED OLDER ADULTS? RESULTS FROM A PILOT STUDY. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Kremen W, Beck A, Gustavson D, Reynolds C, Tu X, Sanderson-Cimino M, Lyons M, Franz C. DOES EDUCATION ENHANCE INTELLECTUAL ABILITY AND COGNITIVE RESERVE? EVIDENCE FOR A SENSITIVE PERIOD. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.175] [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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Pahlen S, Reynolds C. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SMOKING DURATION AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING IN MID- AND LATE-LIFE: A CO-TWIN CONTROL STUDY. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Petkus A, Gatz M, Reynolds C, Pedersen N. TRAJECTORIES OF ANXIETY SYMPTOMS AND RISK OF DEMENTIA IN OLDER SWEDISH TWINS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.947] [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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Reynolds C, Finnegan R, Forman E, King MD. SCN1A Variant and Cannabidiol Use. IRISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2018; 111:702. [PMID: 29952450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Ndosi M, Wright‐Hughes A, Brown S, Backhouse M, Lipsky BA, Bhogal M, Reynolds C, Vowden P, Jude EB, Nixon J, Nelson EA. Prognosis of the infected diabetic foot ulcer: a 12-month prospective observational study. Diabet Med 2018; 35:78-88. [PMID: 29083500 PMCID: PMC5765512 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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AIMS To determine clinical outcomes and explore prognostic factors related to ulcer healing in people with a clinically infected diabetic foot ulcer. METHODS This multicentre, prospective, observational study reviewed participants' data at 12 months after culture of a diabetic foot ulcer requiring antibiotic therapy. From participants' notes, we obtained information on the incidence of wound healing, ulcer recurrence, lower extremity amputation, lower extremity revascularization and death. We estimated the cumulative incidence of healing at 6 and 12 months, adjusted for lower extremity amputation and death using a competing risk analysis, and explored the relationship between baseline factors and healing incidence. RESULTS In the first year after culture of the index ulcer, 45/299 participants (15.1%) had died. The ulcer had healed in 136 participants (45.5%), but recurred in 13 (9.6%). An ipsilateral lower extremity amputation was recorded in 52 (17.4%) and revascularization surgery in 18 participants (6.0%). Participants with an ulcer present for ~2 months or more had a lower incidence of healing (hazard ratio 0.55, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.77), as did those with a PEDIS (perfusion, extent, depth, infection, sensation) perfusion grade of ≥2 (hazard ratio 0.37, 95% CI 0.25 to 0.55). Participants with a single ulcer on their index foot had a higher incidence of healing than those with multiple ulcers (hazard ratio 1.90, 95% CI 1.18 to 3.06). CONCLUSIONS Clinical outcomes at 12 months for people with an infected diabetic foot ulcer are generally poor. Our data confirm the adverse prognostic effect of limb ischaemia, longer ulcer duration and the presence of multiple ulcers.
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Gerrits W, Labussière E, Dijkstra J, Reynolds C, Metges C, Kuhla B, Lund P, Weisbjerg MR. Letter to the Editor: Recovery test results as a prerequisite for publication of gaseous exchange measurements. J Anim Sci 2017; 95:5175. [PMID: 29293804 DOI: 10.1093/ansci/95.12.5175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Matthews R, Reynolds C. The market value of sleep: using economic input-output analysis to shift society's views on sleep loss. Sleep Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2017.11.629] [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: 12/01/2022]
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Reynolds C, Stein C, Atkinson T, Hurst A, Kimberlin D. P267 XMEN disease: an unexpected presentation of a rare primary immunodeficiency. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2017.08.183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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