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Rasova K, Martinkova P, Pavlikoma M, Cattaneo D, Jonsdottir J, Henze T, Baert I, Van Asch P, Santovo C, Smedal T, Beiske AG, Stachowiak M, Kovalewski M, Nedeljkovic U, Bakalidou D, Alves-Guerreiro J, Nilsagård Y, Dimitrova EN, Habek M, Armutlu K, Donzé C, Ross E, Ilie AM, Martić A. Physical therapy provision in multiple sclerosis across Europe: a regional lottery? Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 2015; 51:850-852. [PMID: 26334364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Bradley A, Khan K, Ross E. Model intra-operative decision making: Does it really exist? Creation of a validated questionnaire to explore the relevance of existing models of decision making to modern surgical training. Int J Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.441] [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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Bronkhorst A, Allareddy V, Allred E, Ross E, Shusterman S. Assessment of morbidity following insertion of fixed preoperative orthopedic appliance in infants with complete cleft lip and palate. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2015; 119:278-84. [PMID: 25592867 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2014.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2014] [Revised: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine physiologic and behavioral indicators of pain within the first 24 hours following insertion of the fixed presurgical orthopedic appliance (FPOA) under general anesthesia in infants with unilateral and bilateral complete cleft lip and palate. METHODS The study sample included 109 infants who had either a dentomaxillary appliance (DMA) or an elastomeric chain premaxillary retraction (ECPR) appliance. Vital signs and FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) scores were used to measure the outcomes. RESULTS There was an initial postoperative increase in the median heart rate. Heart rate returned to the median baseline level by 8 hours. The median systolic blood pressure increased postoperatively and remained elevated throughout the time of evaluation. The median respiratory rate remained below that at baseline throughout the study period. The highest mean change in FLACC measurements was observed approximately 2 hours postoperatively. By 3 hours postoperatively, the scores decreased. CONCLUSIONS Although there was a large individual variability, the FLACC scores became reduced after 3 hours following surgical insertion of the DMA and the ECPR appliance.
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Gregory J, Vernon C, Onwudike F, Ainsworth G, Patel E, Barnes S, Ross E, Feilding E. 3 * THE BOLTON PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL: DEVISING AND IMPLEMENTING A PAIN ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR PATIENTS UNABLE TO COMMUNICATE. Age Ageing 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afu124.3] [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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Gwandure R, Ross E, Dhai A, Gardner J. HIV counselling and testing in schools. S Afr Med J 2014; 104:324. [PMID: 25295317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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McElderry T, Waxman A, Gomberg-Maitland M, Burke M, Ross E, Bersohn M, Tarver J, Zwicke D, Feldman J, Chakinala M, Frantz R, Torres F, Li P, Morris M, Peterson L, Bourge R. Totally Implantable IV Treprostinil Therapy in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Assessment of the Implantation Procedure. J Heart Lung Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2014.01.601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Manne S, Kashy D, Albrecht T, Wong YN, Lederman Flamm A, Benson AB, Miller SM, Fleisher L, Buzaglo J, Roach N, Katz M, Ross E, Collins M, Poole D, Raivitch S, Miller DM, Kinzy TG, Liu T, Meropol NJ. Attitudinal barriers to participation in oncology clinical trials: factor analysis and correlates of barriers. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2014; 24:28-38. [PMID: 24467411 PMCID: PMC4417937 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/16/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patient participation in cancer clinical trials is low. Little is known about attitudinal barriers to participation, particularly among patients who may be offered a trial during an imminent initial oncology consult. The aims of the present study were to confirm the presence of proposed subscales of a recently developed cancer clinical trial attitudinal barriers measure, describe the most common cancer clinical trials attitudinal barriers, and evaluate socio-demographic, medical and financial factors associated with attitudinal barriers. A total of 1256 patients completed a survey assessing demographic factors, perceived financial burden, prior trial participation and attitudinal barriers to clinical trials participation. Results of a factor analysis did not confirm the presence of the proposed four attitudinal barriers subscale/factors. Rather, a single factor represented the best fit to the data. The most highly-rated barriers were fear of side-effects, worry about health insurance and efficacy concerns. Results suggested that less educated patients, patients with non-metastatic disease, patients with no previous oncology clinical trial participation, and patients reporting greater perceived financial burden from cancer care were associated with higher barriers. These patients may need extra attention in terms of decisional support. Overall, patients with fewer personal resources (education, financial issues) report more attitudinal barriers and should be targeted for additional decisional support.
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Pham H, Yao M, Badiozamani K, Mitsuyama P, Song G, Ross E, Lynch L. Use of the Patient Safety Alert (PSA) System to Improve the Treatment Verification Process. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.1556] [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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Assi LK, Lisnevskaia L, Powner D, Ross E, Hughes RG, Rahman A, Isenberg D. AB0407 Combined serum free light chains are associated with active disease in systemic lupus erythematosus. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.2729] [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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Zoumot Z, Kemp S, Chaudhuri R, Caneja C, Bicknell S, Hopkinson N, Singh S, Ross E, Shah P. S53 Outcomes of the RePneu Endobronchial Coils For the Treatment of Severe Emphysema with HyperinflaTion (RESET) Trial: Abstract S53 Table 1. Thorax 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2012-202678.059] [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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Drummond RS, Ross E, Bicknell S, Small M, Jones GC. Insulin therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus: benefit, timing of initiation and hypoglycaemia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/pdi.1588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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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Illing E, Zolotar M, Ross E, Olaleye O, Molony N. Malignant otitis externa with skull base osteomyelitis. J Surg Case Rep 2011; 2011:6. [PMID: 24950586 PMCID: PMC3649245 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/2011.5.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Malignant otitis externa associated with skull base osteomyelitis is a condition seen classically in the elderly, diabetic patient. This disease is difficult to manage, often requiring long-term antibiotic therapy. Here we present such a case, seen in a 74- year-old lady. Initially, she was treated for a number of years in the outpatient department with intermittent ear complaints, but eventually required a hospital admission that lasted for 6 months due to a severe malignant otitis externa complicated by skull base osteomyelitis. We will discuss the clinical features, diagnostic criteria, imaging and management of this life-threatening clinical entity.
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Ross E. Indolent Lymphoma: Can Rituximab Resolve the Watch-and-Wait Debate? J Natl Cancer Inst 2010; 102:220-1. [DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djq036] [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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Donohue KV, Khalil SMS, Ross E, Grozinger CM, Sonenshine DE, Michael Roe R. Neuropeptide signaling sequences identified by pyrosequencing of the American dog tick synganglion transcriptome during blood feeding and reproduction. INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2010; 40:79-90. [PMID: 20060044 DOI: 10.1016/j.ibmb.2009.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2008] [Revised: 12/18/2009] [Accepted: 12/21/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Ticks are important vectors of numerous pathogens that impact human and animal health. The tick central nervous system represents an understudied area in tick biology and no tick synganglion-specific transcriptome has been described to date. Here we characterize whole or partial cDNA sequences of fourteen putative neuropeptides (allatostatin, insulin-like peptide, ion-transport peptide, sulfakinin, bursicon alpha/beta, eclosion hormone, glycoprotein hormone alpha/beta, corazonin, four orcokinins) and five neuropeptide receptors (gonadotropin receptor, leucokinin-like receptor, sulfakinin receptor, calcitonin receptor, pyrokinin receptor) translated from cDNA synthesized from the synganglion of unfed, partially fed and replete female American dog ticks, Dermacentor variabilis. Their homology to the same neuropeptides in other taxa is discussed. Many of these neuropeptides such as an allatostatin, insulin-like peptide, eclosion hormone, bursicon alpha and beta and glycoprotein hormone alpha and beta have not been previously described in the Chelicerata. An insulin-receptor substrate protein was also found indicating that an insulin signaling network is present in ticks. A putative type-2 proprotein processing convertase was also sequenced that may be involved in cleavage at monobasic and dibasic endoproteolytic cleavage sites in prohormones. The possible physiological role of the proteins discovered in adult tick blood feeding and reproduction will be discussed.
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Beebe K, Song KJ, Ross E, Tuy B, Patterson F, Benevenia J. Functional Outcomes After Limb-Salvage Surgery and Endoprosthetic Reconstruction With an Expandable Prosthesis: A Report of 4 Cases. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2009; 90:1039-47. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2008] [Revised: 10/24/2008] [Accepted: 12/18/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Patel M, Smith A, Johnson M, Peacock A, Bicknell S, Ross E. Impact of introduction of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) upon a lung cancer diagnostic service. Lung Cancer 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(09)70055-8] [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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Song KJ, Beebe K, Benevenia J, Patterson F, Ross E, Tuy B. Poster 46: Functional Outcomes After Limb Salvage Surgery and Endoprosthetic Reconstruction With an Expandable Prosthesis: A Case Series. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2008.09.074] [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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Morgan P, Kuritzky N, Price R, Nicolaou N, Ross E, Li S, Miyamoto C, Micaily B, Feigenberg S. A Simple Method to Significantly Reduce Treatment Time for Head and Neck IMRT. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2008.06.212] [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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Kathard H, Naude E, Pillay M, Ross E. Improving the Relevance of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Research and Practice. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2007. [DOI: 10.4102/sajcd.v54i1.745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Anderson P, Freedman G, Li T, Ross E, Topham N, Morrow M. Post-mastectomy Chest Wall Radiation to a Temporary Tissue Expander or Permanent Breast Implant - Is There a Difference in Complication Rates? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2007.07.136] [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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Fitch M, Turner F, Magee S, McAndrew A, Ross E. 8152 POSTER Picking up the pieces: moving forward after surviving cancer. EJC Suppl 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(07)71654-3] [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] Open
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Gannotti ME, Gorton GE, Nahorniak MT, Masso PD, Landry B, Lyman J, Sawicki R, Hagedorn K, Ross E, Warner J. Postoperative gait velocity and mean knee flexion in stance of ambulatory children with spastic diplegia four years or more after multilevel surgery. J Pediatr Orthop 2007; 27:451-6. [PMID: 17513969 DOI: 10.1097/01.bpb.0000271327.79481.e3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Factors associated with longer-term outcomes of multilevel orthopaedic surgery in ambulatory children with cerebral palsy using a multivariate approach were evaluated using a retrospective pretest-posttest design. The population included 20 ambulatory children with spastic diplegia who had undergone multilevel orthopaedic surgery with a minimum of 4-year interval between a preoperative and a postoperative gait assessment. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with postoperative velocity and mean knee flexion in stance. Independent variables included in the regression models were velocity, mean knee flexion in stance, age at preoperative evaluation, Gross Motor Function Classification System level, use of ankle-foot orthoses, leg length, age-adjusted body mass index, number of surgical procedures, and range of motion of hip and knee. Children who demonstrated faster postoperative gait velocity 4 years or more after surgery were younger at the time of initial evaluation, had undergone fewer surgical procedures, had faster preoperative gait velocity, used ankle-foot orthoses postoperatively, and had increased hip extension range of motion postoperatively (R = 0.55). Children who demonstrated greater knee flexion in stance 4 years or more after surgery had undergone more surgical procedures, greater postoperative popliteal angle, and less knee extension range of motion (R = 0.73). This study demonstrates the usefulness of a multivariate approach toward understanding and predicting outcomes. The results of this study will provide clinicians and researchers more information about those factors associated with maintained improvements in the longer term and may be useful for treatment planning.
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Parker R, Odukale AA, Fisher D, Batich C, Ross E, Edwards J. Molecular modeling studies of the binding characteristics of phosphates to sevelamer hydrochloride--assessing a novel technique to reduce phosphates contamination. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2007; 3:202-8. [PMID: 16823094 PMCID: PMC3807512 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph2006030024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Recent advances in the use of polymeric materials for the remediation of phosphate from aqueous systems, including biological environments, have prompted the use of computational techniques to determine which methods are feasible to model such complex systems and to model the mechanism of binding action. In particular, Sevelamer Hydrochloride (Renagel®) is used as our model polymer. A relatively simple system is constructed with a dimer of Sevelamer Hydrochloride and four phosphate ions used for capture. This work reports on molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations used to determine average structure, and points of intermolecular interaction, and calculate changes in volume after the successful capture of phosphate in our model. Our resulting volume changes are of the order of 20–25%, in comparison to experimental swelling measurements on similar systems, which have an average swelling of 50–60% in aqueous media.
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Kathard H, Naude E, Pillay M, Ross E. Improving the relevance of speech-language pathology & audiology research and practice. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2007; 54:5-19. [PMID: 18240656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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