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White L. HEALTH PROFESSION STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD AND BELIEFS ABOUT OLDER ADULTS. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.2620] [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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White L, Styron J, Gubler C. HEALTH PROMOTION OF UNDERSERVED OLDER ADULTS USING AN ACADEMIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP MODEL. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.2149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Speight L, Dhillon R, White L, Thomas D, Ketchell R, Lau D, Duckers J. 143 Fungal epidemiology and diversity over the past four years in adult cystic fibrosis patients attending the All Wales Adult CF Centre (AWACFC). J Cyst Fibros 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30507-6] [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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Pinto A, Daly A, Evans S, Almeida MF, Assoun M, Belanger-Quintana A, Bernabei S, Bollhalder S, Cassiman D, Champion H, Chan H, Dalmau J, de Boer F, de Laet C, de Meyer A, Desloovere A, Dianin A, Dixon M, Dokoupil K, Dubois S, Eyskens F, Faria A, Fasan I, Favre E, Feillet F, Fekete A, Gallo G, Gingell C, Gribben J, Kaalund-Hansen K, Horst N, Jankowski C, Janssen-Regelink R, Jones I, Jouault C, Kahrs GE, Kok IL, Kowalik A, Laguerre C, Le Verge S, Lilje R, Maddalon C, Mayr D, Meyer U, Micciche A, Robert M, Rocha JC, Rogozinski H, Rohde C, Ross K, Saruggia I, Schlune A, Singleton K, Sjoqvist E, Stolen LH, Terry A, Timmer C, Tomlinson L, Tooke A, Vande Kerckhove K, van Dam E, van den Hurk T, van der Ploeg L, van Driessche M, van Rijn M, van Teeffelen-Heithoff A, van Wegberg A, Vasconcelos C, Vestergaard H, Vitoria I, Webster D, White FJ, White L, Zweers H, MacDonald A. Dietary practices in isovaleric acidemia: A European survey. Mol Genet Metab Rep 2017; 12:16-22. [PMID: 28275552 PMCID: PMC5328917 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymgmr.2017.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2017] [Accepted: 02/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background In Europe, dietary management of isovaleric acidemia (IVA) may vary widely. There is limited collective information about dietetic management. Aim To describe European practice regarding the dietary management of IVA, prior to the availability of the E-IMD IVA guidelines (E-IMD 2014). Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire was sent to all European dietitians who were either members of the Society for the Study of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Dietitians Group (SSIEM-DG) or whom had responded to previous questionnaires on dietetic practice (n = 53). The questionnaire comprised 27 questions about the dietary management of IVA. Results Information on 140 patients with IVA from 39 centres was reported. 133 patients (38 centres) were given a protein restricted diet. Leucine-free amino acid supplements (LFAA) were routinely used to supplement protein intake in 58% of centres. The median total protein intake prescribed achieved the WHO/FAO/UNU [2007] safe levels of protein intake in all age groups. Centres that prescribed LFAA had lower natural protein intakes in most age groups except 1 to 10 y. In contrast, when centres were not using LFAA, the median natural protein intake met WHO/FAO/UNU [2007] safe levels of protein intake in all age groups. Enteral tube feeding was rarely prescribed. Conclusions This survey demonstrates wide differences in dietary practice in the management of IVA across European centres. It provides unique dietary data collectively representing European practices in IVA which can be used as a foundation to compare dietary management changes as a consequence of the first E-IMD IVA guidelines availability.
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Binks MJ, Vlok R, Holyoak R, Melhuish T, White L. Preoperative MRI to plan infrapatellar fat pad resection during total knee arthroplasty. Ann Rheum Dis 2017; 76:e34. [PMID: 28115324 DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2017-211079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Mansur AH, Mitchell V, Sullivan J, O’Shea K, White L. P237 Lung function decline is associated with serum periostin level but not fractional exhaled nitric oxide or blood eosinophils in severe asthma. Thorax 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209333.380] [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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Rushton A, Calcutt A, Heneghan N, Heap A, White L, Calvert M, Goodwin P. Descriptive analysis of a 1:1 physiotherapy outpatient intervention post primary lumbar discectomy: one arm of a small-scale parallel randomised controlled trial across two UK sites. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e012151. [PMID: 28186932 PMCID: PMC5128994 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE There is a lack of high-quality evidence for physiotherapy post lumbar discectomy. Substantial heterogeneity in treatment effects may be explained by variation in quality, administration and components of interventions. An optimised physiotherapy intervention may reduce heterogeneity and improve patient benefit. The objective was to describe, analyse and evaluate an optimised 1:1 physiotherapy outpatient intervention for patients following primary lumbar discectomy, to provide preliminary insights. DESIGN A descriptive analysis of the intervention embedded within an external pilot and feasibility trial. SETTING Two UK spinal centres. PARTICIPANTS Participants aged ≥18; post primary, single level, lumbar discectomy were recruited. INTERVENTION The intervention encompassed education, advice, mobility and core stability exercises, progressive exercise, and encouragement of early return to work/activity. Patients received ≤8 sessions for ≤8 weeks, starting 4 weeks post surgery (baseline). OUTCOMES Blinded outcome assessment at baseline and 12 weeks (post intervention) included the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire. STarT Back data were collected at baseline. Statistical analyses summarised participant characteristics and preplanned descriptive analyses. Thematic analysis grouped related data. FINDINGS Twenty-two of 29 allocated participants received the intervention. STarT Back categorised n=16 (55%) participants 'not at low risk'. Physiotherapists identified reasons for caution for 8 (36%) participants, commonly risk of overdoing activity (n=4, 18%). There was no relationship between STarT Back and physiotherapists' evaluation of caution. Physiotherapists identified 154 problems (mean (SD) 5.36 (2.63)). Those 'not at low risk', and/or requiring caution presented with more problems, and required more sessions (mean (SD) 3.14 (1.16)). CONCLUSIONS Patients present differently and therefore require tailored interventions. These differences may be identified using clinical reasoning and outcome data. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN33808269; post results.
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Rushton A, Heneghan N, Heap A, White L, Calvert M, Goodwin P. Rehabilitation following primary lumbar discectomy: patient and physiotherapist perceptions. Physiotherapy 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2016.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Westbrook JI, Li L, Raban MZ, Baysari MT, Mumford V, Prgomet M, Georgiou A, Kim T, Lake R, McCullagh C, Dalla-Pozza L, Karnon J, O'Brien TA, Ambler G, Day R, Cowell CT, Gazarian M, Worthington R, Lehmann CU, White L, Barbaric D, Gardo A, Kelly M, Kennedy P. Stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of an electronic medication management system to reduce medication errors, adverse drug events and average length of stay at two paediatric hospitals: a study protocol. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011811. [PMID: 27797997 PMCID: PMC5093386 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Revised: 07/18/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Medication errors are the most frequent cause of preventable harm in hospitals. Medication management in paediatric patients is particularly complex and consequently potential for harms are greater than in adults. Electronic medication management (eMM) systems are heralded as a highly effective intervention to reduce adverse drug events (ADEs), yet internationally evidence of their effectiveness in paediatric populations is limited. This study will assess the effectiveness of an eMM system to reduce medication errors, ADEs and length of stay (LOS). The study will also investigate system impact on clinical work processes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial (SWCRCT) will measure changes pre-eMM and post-eMM system implementation in prescribing and medication administration error (MAE) rates, potential and actual ADEs, and average LOS. In stage 1, 8 wards within the first paediatric hospital will be randomised to receive the eMM system 1 week apart. In stage 2, the second paediatric hospital will randomise implementation of a modified eMM and outcomes will be assessed. Prescribing errors will be identified through record reviews, and MAEs through direct observation of nurses and record reviews. Actual and potential severity will be assigned. Outcomes will be assessed at the patient-level using mixed models, taking into account correlation of admissions within wards and multiple admissions for the same patient, with adjustment for potential confounders. Interviews and direct observation of clinicians will investigate the effects of the system on workflow. Data from site 1 will be used to develop improvements in the eMM and implemented at site 2, where the SWCRCT design will be repeated (stage 2). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The research has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network and Macquarie University. Results will be reported through academic journals and seminar and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) 370325.
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Harris D, Muise A, White L, Badowski M. Rapid Purification of Adipose-derived MSC for Use in Cellular Therapies by Short-term Panning. Cytotherapy 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2016.03.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Keough W, Bleakley L, White L, Zahra M. EP-1968: Vaginal mucosal doses in the treatment of cervical cancer using HDR brachytherapy. Radiother Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(16)33219-4] [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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Bleakley L, Zahra M, White L, Keough W. EP-1964: Measurement of vaginal dose with image guided vaginal vault brachytherapy. Radiother Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(16)33215-7] [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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Rushton A, White L, Heap A, Calvert M, Heneghan N, Goodwin P. Development of an optimised 1:1 physiotherapy intervention post first-time lumbar discectomy: a mixed-methods study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e009409. [PMID: 26916690 PMCID: PMC4769411 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To develop an optimised 1:1 physiotherapy intervention that reflects best practice, with flexibility to tailor management to individual patients, thereby ensuring patient-centred practice. DESIGN Mixed-methods combining evidence synthesis, expert review and focus groups. SETTING Secondary care involving 5 UK specialist spinal centres. PARTICIPANTS A purposive panel of clinical experts from the 5 spinal centres, comprising spinal surgeons, inpatient and outpatient physiotherapists, provided expert review of the draft intervention. Purposive samples of patients (n=10) and physiotherapists (n=10) (inpatient/outpatient physiotherapists managing patients with lumbar discectomy) were invited to participate in the focus groups at 1 spinal centre. METHODS A draft intervention developed from 2 systematic reviews; a survey of current practice and research related to stratified care was circulated to the panel of clinical experts. Lead physiotherapists collaborated with physiotherapy and surgeon colleagues to provide feedback that informed the intervention presented at 2 focus groups investigating acceptability to patients and physiotherapists. The focus groups were facilitated by an experienced facilitator, recorded in written and tape-recorded forms by an observer. Tape recordings were transcribed verbatim. Data analysis, conducted by 2 independent researchers, employed an iterative and constant comparative process of (1) initial descriptive coding to identify categories and subsequent themes, and (2) deeper, interpretive coding and thematic analysis enabling concepts to emerge and overarching pattern codes to be identified. RESULTS The intervention reflected best available evidence and provided flexibility to ensure patient-centred care. The intervention comprised up to 8 sessions of 1:1 physiotherapy over 8 weeks, starting 4 weeks postsurgery. The intervention was acceptable to patients and physiotherapists. CONCLUSIONS A rigorous process informed an optimised 1:1 physiotherapy intervention post-lumbar discectomy that reflects best practice. The developed intervention was agreed on by the 5 spinal centres for implementation in a randomised controlled trial to evaluate its effectiveness.
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Zwi K, Joshua P, Moran P, White L. Prioritizing vulnerable children: strategies to address inequity. Child Care Health Dev 2015; 41:827-35. [PMID: 26073626 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND While current strategies to address the needs of vulnerable child populations in Australia aim to reduce inequities, they are isolated, group specific and disparate. AIM The aim of this study was to address health inequities by generating tools that are useful in clinical service settings to assist with the identification, prioritization and monitoring of all vulnerable populations. METHODOLOGY Current local and national initiatives to address inequities were reviewed. Shared strategies in delivering health services to vulnerable populations were highlighted, and existing tools used for identification and prioritization were adapted. FINDINGS Analysis of at-risk populations resulted in the formulation of four key questions to identify vulnerable children at presentation to services and strategies for prioritizing children within services. An existing refugee child health service delivery framework was adapted as a proposal for use in the development and evaluation of services for all vulnerable child populations. CONCLUSION A systemic approach across all vulnerable populations, supplemented by group-specific measures, is likely to add value to health service delivery as well as be more efficient and sustainable than multiple group-specific interventions. Given the limited outcome evidence available, there is also a need to collect data on vulnerable children and to track the effectiveness of interventions designed to address their health needs.
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Joshua P, Zwi K, Moran P, White L. Prioritizing vulnerable children: why should we address inequity? Child Care Health Dev 2015; 41:818-26. [PMID: 26077027 DOI: 10.1111/cch.12264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children and young people from vulnerable population groups, including Indigenous Australians, those in out of home care, those with disabilities and those from refugee families, have difficulties in accessing health services and are at high risk of adverse outcomes, driving population health inequity. Although heterogeneous, these groups face common disadvantage and shared challenges in health service utilization. AIM This study aims to analyse the demographics of vulnerable child populations in NSW, the rationale for focussing on their health needs and strategies for addressing population health inequity. METHODOLOGY A literature review was undertaken on vulnerable child populations and successful strategies for improving their health outcomes. NSW data on vulnerable children were collated. FINDINGS Vulnerable children in NSW are estimated to comprise 10-20% of the childhood population. Efforts to improve their health and well-being can be justified based on child rights, a focus on equity and effectiveness of care, public opinion and the evidence base supporting such interventions. Targeted (subpopulation specific) interventions and delivery of universally applied (population wide) strategies that disproportionately benefit vulnerable populations have been shown to be effective in reducing healthcare disparities. Most available information relates to specific vulnerable population groups. However, some effective strategies and key principles are broadly applicable to the vulnerable child population as a whole. CONCLUSION Vulnerable children should be a key focus of healthcare interventions if inequities are to be addressed.
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Akhtar MA, Olatunbode O, White L, Hui A. 11 Epidemiology of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and functional outcomes following rehabilitation in south tees. Br J Sports Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095576.11] [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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Akhtar MA, Olatunbode O, White L, Hui A. 12 Functional outcomes following primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in south tees. Br J Sports Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095576.12] [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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Rushton A, Goodwin P, Heap A, White L, Calvert M, Heneghan N. Quest physiotherapy post lumbar discectomy: pilot and feasibility study to inform the development of a randomised controlled trial. Physiotherapy 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.1224] [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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Muir Z, White L, Hood K, Cunnington AL. 39 * END OF LIFE CARE IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE - ARE WE GETTING IT RIGHT? Age Ageing 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afv029.39] [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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Maguire A, Vegacarrascal I, White L, McClean B, Howe O, Lyng FM, Meade AD. Analyses of Ionizing Radiation EffectsIn Vitroin Peripheral Blood Lymphocytes with Raman Spectroscopy. Radiat Res 2015; 183:407-16. [DOI: 10.1667/rr13891.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Goodwin PC, Wright CC, Allan C, Crowther L, Darley C, Heap A, Paul E, White L, Rushton A. Evidence-based development of a post-surgical lumbar discectomy leaflet intervention: a Delphi consensus study. BMJ Open 2015; 5:e006069. [PMID: 25762227 PMCID: PMC4360785 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To produce free, expert-informed postoperative information for lumbar discectomy patients, satisfying UK National Health Service Information Standards. DESIGN A mixed methods approach utilising the Delphi technique and focus groups. SETTING Five spinal centres across the UK. PARTICIPANTS Panel members included 23 physiotherapists, 11 patients and 17 spinal surgeons. INTERVENTION Three rounds of questionnaires including open and closed questions and attendance at a clinician/patient focus group. RESULTS Response rates of 85%, 26% and 35% were achieved for the Delphi rounds. Ten clinicians and six patients participated in the focus groups. Consensus for leaflet sections was achieved in round 1 and content in round 3. The focus groups informed further revisions. CONCLUSIONS A consensually agreed, Information Standard compliant, patient lumbar discectomy leaflet was produced containing: (1) normal spine anatomy; (2) anatomy disc herniation and surgery; (3) back protection strategies and (4) frequently asked questions. Illustrations of exercises enable tailoring to the individual patient.
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Eads D, Bowser J, Poonamallee M, Molina S, Neill J, White L. Black-tailed prairie dogs selectively urinate near rabbit urine: the scent of competition between a rodent and a lagomorph? ETHOL ECOL EVOL 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/03949370.2014.999828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Guppy-Coles K, McDonald A, White L, Lo A, Atherton J, Prasad S. Discordance in left atrial grading classifications between left atrial area and left atrial indexed volume calculations: impact of new guidelines on chamber quantification. Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.524] [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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White L, Said M, Rais-Bahrami K. Monitoring mesenteric tissue oxygenation with near-infrared spectroscopy during packed red blood cell transfusion in preterm infants. J Neonatal Perinatal Med 2015; 8:157-163. [PMID: 26410441 DOI: 10.3233/npm-15814090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To monitor altered mesenteric tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) before and after blood transfusion. METHODS We placed a 4-wavelength NIRS sensor (FORE-SIGHT, CASMED, Branford, CT USA) on the right lower abdominal quadrant prior to transfusion and measured StO2 for up to 48 hours post transfusion. Pulse oximetry (SpO2) data was collected simultaneously, with fractional tissue oxygen extraction (FTOE) and the [SpO2-StO2] difference calculated to normalize for hypoxic episodes. All data was combined and averaged in 30 minute windows for events before, during, and post transfusion to determine long term trends and analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA. 24 infants were enrolled in this study with 36 hours of data collected for 23 subjects and 48 hours for 16 subjects. RESULTS We found no significant differences in any of the parameters when compared pre and post transfusion values at 3, 6, 12, 24 and 36 hours post transfusion. For the 16 subjects monitored to 48 hours, there was a significant decrease in FTOE and near significant increase in StO2 and reciprocal decrease in [SpO2 - StO2] at 48 hours post transfusion. CONCLUSIONS There are several plausible mechanisms that may explain the relationship between necrotizing enterocolitis and PRBC transfusion; however, mesenteric tissue oxygen saturation changes did not clearly show that ischemia or re-perfusion injury to be one of the potential mechanisms.
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Maguire A, Vega-Carrascal I, Bryant J, White L, Howe O, Lyng FM, Meade AD. Competitive evaluation of data mining algorithms for use in classification of leukocyte subtypes with Raman microspectroscopy. Analyst 2015; 140:2473-81. [DOI: 10.1039/c4an01887g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this study Raman spectral data from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) is used for the competitive evaluation of three data-mining models in discriminating a highly pure population of T-cell lymphocytes from other myeloid cells within the PBMCs fraction.
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