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Wright L, Ekstrøm CT, Kristoffersen M, Lindegaard C. Haematogenous septic arthritis in foals: Short- and long-term outcome and analysis of factors affecting prognosis. EQUINE VET EDUC 2016. [DOI: 10.1111/eve.12616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Hawson J, Sonigra A, Sreedharan S, Wright L, Zochling J, Kilpatrick D, Dwyer N. An Article on the Benefit of Advanced Therapy for Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis Who Have Latent Pulmonary Hypertension Unmasked by Fluid Bolus. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Wright L, Dwyer N, Marwick T. Use of Isovolumetric Acceleration as an Afterload-Independent Marker of RV Dysfunction in Scleroderma. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Wright L, Dwyer N, Marwick T. Is Provocative Testing Necessary for Diagnosis of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction? A Comparison With Non-Invasive Haemodynamics and Myocardial Mechanics. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Wright L, Dwyer N, Marwick T. Brachial Flow-Mediated Dilatation is Associated with Pulmonary Artery Pressure in Scleroderma. Heart Lung Circ 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2016.06.025] [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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Hippisley-Cox J, Hammersley V, Pringle M, Coupland C, Crown N, Wright L. Methodology for Assessing the Usefulness of General Practice Data for Research in One Research Network. Health Informatics J 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/1460458204042230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of the study was to test the completeness and accuracy of data from general practice clinical computer systems for research. A cross-sectional survey was used to measure: (1) accuracy and completeness of diagnostic data; (2) completeness and timeliness of clinical measurements; and (3) completeness of risk factor data. High levels of completeness were found for recorded blood pressure (over 80 per cent) and for body mass index (75 per cent), which differed between population groups. Depending on the case definition used, a sevenfold variation was found in the prevalence of depression; fivefold for peptic ulcer disease; threefold for hyperlipidaemia; and very little for hypothyroidism. These results illustrate how routine clinical data in selected high recording practices are now achieving reasonable levels of accuracy and completeness for a range of key variables, although there is substantial inter-practice variation. The data quality opens exciting possibilities for study design.
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Pitkin M, Messenger C, Wright L. Astrophysical calibration of gravitational-wave detectors. Int J Clin Exp Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.93.062002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Tse G, Cheng D, Wright L, Vu C, Dong P, Troppmann C, Fananapazir G. Urologic complications and interventional management in pediatric en bloc renal transplants: a review of 192 cases. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2015.12.713] [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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Fernandez H, Weber J, Barnes K, Wright L, Levy M. Financial Impact of Liver Sharing and Organ Procurement Organizations' Experience With Share 35: Implications for National Broader Sharing. Am J Transplant 2016; 16:287-91. [PMID: 26372681 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.13436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2015] [Revised: 06/11/2015] [Accepted: 06/24/2015] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The Share 35 policy for organ allocation, which was adopted in June 2013, allocates livers regionally for candidates with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores of 35 or greater. The authors analyzed the costs resulting from the increased movement of allografts related to this new policy. Using a sample of nine organ procurement organizations, representing 17% of the US population and 19% of the deceased donors in 2013, data were obtained on import and export costs before Share 35 implementation (June 15, 2012, to June 14, 2013) and after Share 35 implementation (June 15, 2013, to June 14, 2014). Results showed that liver import rates increased 42%, with an increased cost of 51%, while export rates increased 112%, with an increased cost of 127%. When the costs of importing and exporting allografts were combined, the total change in costs for all nine organ procurement organizations was $11 011 321 after Share 35 implementation. Extrapolating these costs nationally resulted in an increased yearly cost of $68 820 756 by population or $55 056 605 by number of organ donors. Any alternative allocation proposal needs to account for the financial implications to the transplant infrastructure.
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Knebel R, Bent C, Bamra V, Wright L, Brock J, McGahan J. Ongoing experience with ultrasound-guided transhepatic radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.12.526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Wright L, Negishi K, Dwyer N, Marwick T. Independent association of right ventricular strain with functional capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.545] [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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Wright L, Negishi K, Dwyer N, Marwick T. Baseline RV function is a stronger predictor of response to vasodilators in pulmonary hypertension than six-minute walk. Heart Lung Circ 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2015.06.504] [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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Parker B, Marra G, Johnson LAM, Margolis HS, Webster SA, Wright L, Lea SN, Gill P, Bayvel P. Transportable cavity-stabilized laser system for optical carrier frequency transmission experiments. APPLIED OPTICS 2014; 53:8157-8166. [PMID: 25608055 DOI: 10.1364/ao.53.008157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We report the design and performance of a transportable laser system at 1543 nm, together with its application as the source for a demonstration of optical carrier frequency transmission over 118 km of an installed dark fiber network. The laser system is based around an optical reference cavity featuring an elastic mounting that bonds the cavity to its support, enabling the cavity to be transported without additional clamping. The cavity exhibits passive fractional frequency insensitivity to vibration along the optical axis of 2.0×10(-11) m(-1) s(2). With active fiber noise cancellation, the optical carrier frequency transmission achieves a fractional frequency instability, measured at the user end, of 2.6×10(-16) at 1 s, averaging down to below 3×10(-18) after 20,000 s. The fractional frequency accuracy of the transfer is better than 3×10(-18). This level of performance is sufficient for comparison of state-of-the-art optical frequency standards and is achieved in an urban fiber environment.
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Volke D, Engels B, Wright L, Gershenzon J, Jennewein S. Metabolic Engineering des Methylerythritolphosphat-Wegs durch Metabolic Control Analysis. CHEM-ING-TECH 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201450410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Colling A, Morrissy C, Barr J, Meehan G, Wright L, Goff W, Gleeson LJ, van der Heide B, Riddell S, Yu M, Eagles D, Lunt R, Khounsy S, Than Long N, Phong Vu P, Than Phuong N, Tung N, Linchongsubongkoch W, Hammond J, Johnson M, Johnson WO, Unger H, Daniels P, Crowther JR. Development and validation of a 3ABC antibody ELISA in Australia for foot and mouth disease. Aust Vet J 2014; 92:192-9. [DOI: 10.1111/avj.12190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wright L, Bourne A, Furman A, Stone M, Rossetti F, Lumley L. Behavioral and neuropathological effects associated with subcutaneous exposure to sarin in juvenile rats. Neurotoxicol Teratol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ntt.2014.04.056] [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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Young MH, Green RL, Conkle JL, McCullough M, Devitt DA, Wright L, Vanderford BJ, Snyder SA. Field-scale monitoring of pharmaceutical compounds applied to active golf courses by recycled water. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 2014; 43:658-670. [PMID: 25602667 DOI: 10.2134/jeq2013.07.0299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The scarcity of potable water in arid and semiarid environments has led to the wider use of recycled water for irrigating agricultural fields, parks, golf courses, and other areas. One concern using recycled water as a source of irrigation has been the presence, fate, and transport of pharmaceutical compounds in water that percolates below the root zone of plants; however, very few multiyear field studies have been reported in the peer-reviewed literature. Here, we assessed compound mass flux of 13 pharmaceuticals in the fairways of four golf courses in the southwestern United States during a 2-yr field study. The sites varied by climate and soil type but were similar regarding turfgrass management. The results showed the presence of at least one pharmaceutical compound in nearly all samples collected, although concentrations were substantially lower after transport through the soil. Percent reduction in compound mass fluxes in drainage water was effectively 100% in 22 of 52 cases, 98 to 100% in 27 of 52 cases, and 73 to 94% in 3 of 52 cases (a case is defined as a specific compound measured at a specific site). Mass fluxes migrating below the root zone were calculated as <250 × 10 g ha for all compounds and >100 × 10 g ha in only two cases. For cases where the majority of the analyses were reportable, all fluxes were <8.80 × 10 g ha. Carbamazepine, meprobamate, and sulfamethoxazole were most commonly found in drainage water, representing nearly 80% of all reportable detections. This research demonstrates the potential of turfgrass/soil systems to reduce contaminant loading below the root zone and potentially toward groundwater.
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Devitt DA, Wright L, Landau F, Apodaca L. Deicing Salts; Assessing Distribution, Ion Accumulation in Plants and the Response of Plants to Different Loading Rates and Salt Mixtures. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.5539/enrr.v4n1p73] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Kosmala W, Holland D, Rojek A, Przewlocka-Kosmala M, Wright L, Mysiak A, Marwick TH. Beneficial effect of If-channel inhibition on exercise tolerance in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht308.1005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hill K, Wright L. 034 Do Models of Rapid Guideline Updates Fit Within the Current Australian Guideline Standards? An Example From the National Stroke Foundation Clinical Guidelines. BMJ Qual Saf 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjqs-2013-002293.65] [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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Campbell M, Wright L, Greenberg RA, Grant D. How young is too young to be a living donor? Am J Transplant 2013; 13:1643-9. [PMID: 23750824 DOI: 10.1111/ajt.12307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2013] [Revised: 03/28/2013] [Accepted: 04/16/2013] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Assessing people in adolescence and early adulthood who wish to become living organ donors (LDs) provides unique challenges. In several Canadian provinces, 16-year-old can legally consent to living organ donation. While the World Health Organization states that adolescence corresponds roughly to the ages of 10-19 years, parts of the brain associated with judgment continue to develop into the mid-20s. Therefore, it is legally possible for some young people to donate organs before their capacity to judge the benefits and risks of surgery has fully matured. Potential young living donors (YLDs) may be financially and/or psychologically dependent on their recipients (e.g. parents), which can make it difficult to determine if the YLD's donation is voluntary. This paper suggests ways to manage three ethical challenges in the use of young people as LDs: (1) determining the YLD's ability to appreciate the consequences of living organ donation, (2) determining whether the YLD's donation is voluntary and (3) evaluating the unique risks and benefits to the YLD. We conclude that there are compelling ethical reasons to offer the opportunity of living donation to selected young people. A thorough and fair evaluation process can address social, emotional and developmental issues associated with YLDs.
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Calsyn DA, Burlew AK, Hatch-Maillette MA, Beadnell B, Wright L, Wilson J. An HIV prevention intervention for ethnically diverse men in substance abuse treatment: pilot study findings. Am J Public Health 2013; 103:896-902. [PMID: 23488494 DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We determined the acceptability, participants' receptivity, and effectiveness of a culturally adapted version of Real Men Are Safe (REMAS-CA), an HIV prevention intervention for men in substance abuse treatment. METHODS In 2010 and 2011, we compared participants who attended at least 1 (of 5) REMAS-CA session (n = 66) with participants in the original REMAS study (n = 136). Participants completed an assessment battery at baseline and at 3-month follow-up with measures of substance abuse, HIV risk behaviors, perceived condom barriers, and demographics. We conducted postintervention focus groups at each clinic. RESULTS Minority REMAS-CA participants were more likely to have attended 3 or more sessions (87.0%), meeting our definition of intervention completion, than were minority participants in the REMAS study (75.1%; odds ratio = 2.1). For REMAS-CA participants with casual partners (n = 25), the number of unprotected sexual occasions in the past 90 days declined (6.2 vs 1.6). Among minority men in the REMAS study (n = 36), the number of unprotected sexual occasions with casual partners changed little (9.4 vs 8.4; relative risk = 4.56). CONCLUSIONS REMAS-CA was effective across ethnic groups, a benefit for HIV risk reduction programs that serve a diverse clientele.
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Haluska B, McLennan S, Wright L, Stanton T, Stewart S, Marwick T. Claudication Pain Time May Be More Robust Than Ankle-brachial Index in Identifying Functional Improvement in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.05.620] [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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Wright L, Jellis C, Sharman J, Kosmala W, Mottram P. Myocardial Responses to Spironolactone in LV Dysfunction. Heart Lung Circ 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2013.05.450] [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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Wright L, Hill KM, Bernhardt J, Lindley R. Reply. Intern Med J 2012. [DOI: 10.1111/imj.12006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Stuart RL, Wilson J, Bellaard-Smith E, Brown R, Wright L, Vandergraaf S, Gillespie EE. Antibiotic use and misuse in residential aged care facilities. Intern Med J 2012; 42:1145-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2012.02796.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Baranda J, Reed G, Williamson S, Dickman E, Stoltz M, Madan R, Wright L, Bhalla K, Godwin A. A Phase I Trial of Irinotecan (IRI) and BKM120 in Previously Treated Patients (PTS) With Metastic Colorectal Cancer (MCRC). Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)33138-0] [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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Wright L, Hill KM, Bernhardt J, Lindley R, Ada L, Bajorek BV, Barber PA, Beer C, Golledge J, Gustafsson L, Hersh D, Kenardy J, Perry L, Middleton S, Brauer SG, Nelson MR. Stroke management: updated recommendations for treatment along the care continuum. Intern Med J 2012; 42:562-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.2012.02774.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Smith S, Wright L. 78 Engaging and Involving Teenagers in Cancer Service Development – An Exemplary Model. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1462-3889(12)70035-2] [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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Calsyn DA, Burlew AK, Hatch-Maillette MA, Wilson J, Beadnell B, Wright L. Real men are safe-culturally adapted: utilizing the Delphi process to revise real men are safe for an ethnically diverse group of men in substance abuse treatment. AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AIDS EDUCATION 2012; 24:117-31. [PMID: 22468973 PMCID: PMC4247752 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2012.24.2.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Real Men Are Safe (REMAS) was effective at reducing the number of unprotected sexual occasions for men in substance abuse treatment compared to an HIV education control intervention. Utilizing a modified Delphi process, modules from REMAS were compared to similar-content modules from other CDC-approved, culturally tailored HIV prevention interventions. Utilizing ratings and recommendations obtained from an independent expert panel, REMAS was subsequently revised to be more culturally adapted for an ethnically diverse group of men. Ratings suggested REMAS was culturally fair, but that in certain areas the culturally tailored interventions were more in tune with African American and Hispanic men. Revisions to REMAS include an added focus on how culture, social norms, and upbringing affect a man's sexual behavior and relationships.
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Wright L, Smith S. 55 Sometimes it's Cancer – Raising Awareness of Cancer Symptoms in the Teenage Population. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1462-3889(12)70057-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bonifacio M, Sutcliffe J, Torrão L, Wright L, Soares-da-Silva P. 2.242 BRAIN AND PERIPHERAL LEVODOPA PHARMACOKINETICS IN THE CYNOMOLGUS MONKEY FOLLOWING ADMINISTRATION OF OPICAPONE, A NOVEL CATECHOL-O-METHYLTRANSFERASE INHIBITOR. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s1353-8020(11)70566-1] [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: 10/14/2022]
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Walsh TR, Wright L. Facet-specific binding of amino acid analogues on quartz. Acta Crystallogr A 2011. [DOI: 10.1107/s010876731109492x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Wright L, Green J, Canoy D, Cairns B, Balkwill A, Beral V. P1-336 Validation of NHS hospital admission records for ischaemic heart disease in the million women study. Br J Soc Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976f.28] [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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Smolina K, Goldacre M, Wright L, Rayner M. P2-333 Acute myocardial infarction: incidence and 30-day case fatality in England for first and recurrent events. Br J Soc Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976k.65] [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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Oakey J, Hawkesford T, Smith C, Hewitson G, Tolosa X, Wright L, Moody N, Rodwell B, Corney B, Waltisbuhl D. Validation of an influenza virus A 5′Taq nuclease assay for the detection of equine influenza virus A RNA in nasal swab samples. Aust Vet J 2011; 89 Suppl 1:39-42. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00747.x] [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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Bozeman S, deShazo R, Stringer S, Wright L. Categorization of Complications of Allergic Fungal Sinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jenkins C, Wright L, Gilroy D, Stowasser M, Sharman J, Marwick T. 3DE is the More Reliable Method Sequential LV Mass Measurements in Clinical Trials. Heart Lung Circ 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2011.05.388] [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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Reichman TW, Fox A, Adcock L, Wright L, Abbey SE, Levy G, Grant DR. Anonymous living liver donation: donor profiles and outcomes. Am J Transplant 2010; 10:2099-104. [PMID: 20883544 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2010.03244.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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There are no published series of the assessment process, profiles and outcomes of anonymous, directed or nondirected live liver donation. The outcomes of 29 consecutive potential anonymous liver donors at our center were assessed. We used our standard live liver assessment process, augmented with the following additional acceptance criteria: a logical rationale for donation, a history of social altruism, strong social supports and a willingness to maintain confidentiality of patient information. Seventeen potential donors were rejected and 12 donors were ultimately accepted (six male, six female). All donors were strongly motivated by a desire and sense of responsibility to help others. Four donations were directed toward recipients who undertook media appeals. The donor operations included five left lateral segmentectomies and seven right hepatectomies. The overall donor morbidity was 40% with one patient having a transient Clavien level 3 complication (a pneumothorax). All donors are currently well. None expressed regret about their decision to donate, and all volunteered the opinion that donation had improved their lives. The standard live liver donor assessment process plus our additional requirements appears to provide a robust assessment process for the selection of anonymous live liver donors. Acceptance of anonymous donors enlarges the donor liver pool.
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Hassanain E, Silverberg J, Norowitz K, Chice S, Wright L, Forgy CC, Bluth M, Brody N, Joks R, Durkin H, Smith-Norowitz T. Green Tea (Camelia Sinensis) Suppresses B Cell Production Of IgE Without Inducing Apoptosis. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.12.079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Koehne C, Hofheinz R, Mineur L, Letocha H, Greil R, Thaler J, Gamelin E, Fernebro E, Wright L, Karthaus M. 6073 Interim analysis of epidermal-growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression in a single-arm, phase II, first-line study (20060314) of panitumumab with FOLFIRI in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71168-1] [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] Open
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Bao T, Slater SA, Blackford A, Jeter SC, Wright L, Rudek MA, Desta Z, Stearns V. Effect of simvastatin on the pharmacokinetics of anastrozole. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.1517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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1517 Background: When used in the adjuvant setting, aromatase inhibitors (AIs) reduce the incidence of contralateral breast cancer and are therefore under investigation for primary breast cancer prevention. Statins hold promise for chemoprevention based on preclinical and epidemiological data. Adding statin to AI has the potential to enhance breast cancer prevention and to protect women from AI-related side effects. Prior to initiating a chemoprevention trial of combination therapy, we evaluated the potential for pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction between anastrozole and simvastatin in postmenopausal women taking adjuvant anastrozole to ensure that the combination will not influence anastrozole concentration or affect its ability to reduce estrogen. Methods: Postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, stage 0-III breast cancer who had been on adjuvant anastrozole (1 mg/day) for at least 30 days were prescribed 14 days of simvastatin (40 mg/day). We collected serum at baseline (anastrozole alone) and after 14 days of simvastatin initiation (combination therapy). Anastrozole and hydroxyanastrozole, its hydroxylated metabolite, concentrations were determined using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay. Estrogen concentrations will be determined using radio-immunoassay. Significant change in anastrozole was predetermined to be greater than a 30% decrease in concentrations. Percent changes from baseline in anastrozole and hydroxyanastrozole were evaluated using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests. Results: From December 2006 to September 2008, 11 women (10 Caucasian, 1 Black, all reported non-Hispanic with a mean age of 60 yrs [range 51–69]) were enrolled in the study. Of these women, nine had evaluable anastrozole concentrations. After 14 days of simvastatin, there were nonsignificant changes in anastrozole (median percentage difference = 10.1% [-13.5%, 38.4%], p = 0.36) and hydroxyanastrozole (median percentage difference = -3.0% [-19.1%, 11.2%], p = 0.65). Estrogen data will be available for presentation. Conclusions: Simvastatin is unlikely to alter the pharmacokinetics of anastrozole in a clinically meaningful way. Combination studies to assess chemopreventive properties of the combination are planned. [Table: see text]
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Greil R, Letocha H, Gamelin E, Thaler J, Hofheinz R, Mineur L, Fernebro E, Karthaus M, Wright L, Köhne C. Updated analysis of a phase II study (20060314) of panitumumab (pmab) with FOLFIRI as first-line treatment of patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.4085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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4085 Background: The fully human anti-epidermal growth factor receptor monoclonal antibody pmab, has proven monotherapy activity in chemotherapy refractory mCRC pts with wild-type KRAS-expressing tumors. This first-line, single-arm phase II study is prospectively evaluating whether KRAS status predicts response to treatment when pmab is combined with FOLFIRI. Methods: In this ongoing study, pts with histologically confirmed mCRC (no prior systemic treatment) and ECOG PS 0–2 were enrolled at 36 sites across Europe. Pmab (6mg/kg) and FOLFIRI are administered every 2 weeks. The primary endpoint is objective response rate; secondary endpoints include disease control rate, duration of response, time to response, progression-free survival, time to progression and safety. Results: Data cut-off for the initial interim analysis was 27 June 08 and pending approval of protocol amendment 2, the cut off date for 16 week response rate is 15 Oct 08. Of the 154 pts enrolled, 68% are male; median age is 64 yrs (range, 21–84) and the majority (95%) of pts had ECOG PS 0–1. All pts have received at least one cycle of study treatment; 18% of pts have received ≤2 cycles of full combination therapy and the median number of cycles received is 6. At time of data cut-off, 112 patients (73%) were still receiving at least one element of combination therapy and 29% had stopped treatment with pmab. The most common reason for discontinuing treatment was disease progression (10%). Median follow-up time was 14.3 weeks for all enrolled pts. A total of 97% of patients had experienced at least one adverse event (any grade) and 55% of patients had experienced a grade 3/4 adverse event. There were four reported grade 5 events (hematemesis, rectal hemorrhage, vena cava thrombosis, general physical health deterioration). At time of interim analysis, tissue samples for KRAS analysis are available for approximately 80% of patients. Conclusions: Combining pmab with FOLFIRI in the first-line setting appears to be a well-tolerated regimen. Response rate at 16 weeks in the overall population and by KRAS status and updated safety will be presented. [Table: see text]
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Karthaus M, Hofheinz R, Mineur L, Letocha H, Greil R, Thaler J, Gamelin E, Wright L, Köhne C. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor–related skin toxicity: Review of interim data from a phase II study (20060314) of panitumumab (pmab) with FOLFIRI in the first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e20634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e20634 Background: Skin toxicity that can impact quality of life as well as treatment adherence is commonly associated with EGFR therapy. Despite their particular importance in terms of making decisions regarding supportive care, time to onset and maximum grade of skin toxicity are seldom reported. Pmab is a fully human monoclonal antibody directed against the EGFR with demonstrated monotherapy activity in patients (pts) with wild-type KRAS expressing, chemotherapy refractory, mCRC. Methods: In this single-arm study, first-line pts with histologically confirmed mCRC were enrolled to receive pmab (6mg/kg) and FOLFIRI every 2 weeks. This trial is ongoing to evaluate the primary endpoint of objective response rate and secondary endpoints including disease control rate, duration of response, time to response, progression-free survival, time to progression and other safety aspects. The focus of this abstract is skin toxicity. Results: Cutoff for the initial interim analysis was 27 June 2008. Of the 154 pts enrolled, 68% are male; median age is 64 years (range 21–84) and 95% of pts had ECOG PS 0–1. A total of 97% of pts had experienced at least one adverse event (any grade) and 55% of pts had experienced a grade 3/4 event. Grade 3/4 skin and subcutaneous toxicities were observed in 20% of pts ( Table ). Median time to first cutaneous toxicity and median time to most severe toxicity were 9 (95%CI, 7–13) and 14 (95%CI, 13–16) days, respectively. The most severe toxicity was grade 4 in one pt. Conclusions: Combining pmab with FOLFIRI in the first-line setting is a well-tolerated regimen. Skin toxicity was observed in 92% of patients; onset, incidence, and severity of which appears to be comparable to published data. Management of skin toxicities will be presented. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]
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Corney BG, Diallo IS, Wright L, Hewitson G, De Jong A, Tolosa X, Burrell P, Duffy P, Rodwell B, Boyle DB, Blackall PJ. Rapid and sensitive detection of Avibacterium paragallinarum in the presence of other bacteria using a 5' Taq nuclease assay: a new tool for diagnosing infectious coryza. Avian Pathol 2009; 37:599-604. [PMID: 19023757 DOI: 10.1080/03079450802449139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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A 5' Taq nuclease assay specific for Avibacterium paragallinarum was designed and optimized for use in diagnosing infectious coryza. The region chosen for assay design was one of known specificity for Av. paragallinarum. The assay detected Av. paragallinarum reference strains representing the three Page and the eight Kume serovars, and field isolates from diverse geographical locations. No cross-reactions were observed with other Avibacterium species, with other bacteria taxonomically related to Av. paragallinarum nor with bacteria and viruses likely to be present in swabs collected from suspected infectious coryza cases. The detection limit for the assay was 6 to 60 colony-forming units per reaction. Twenty-two out of 53 swabs collected from sick birds reacted in the 5' Taq nuclease assay, whereas Av. paragallinarum was not isolated from any of the swabs. All of the 22 swabs yielded other bacteria in culture. The presence of Av. paragallinarum in the swabs was also demonstrated by sequencing, thereby confirming the ability of the assay to detect Av. paragallinarum in the presence of other bacteria. The ability to quantify bacterial load in the swabs using the 5' Taq nuclease assay was demonstrated.
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Coleman C, Gilroy D, Wright L, Stowasser M, Sharman J. P8.11 SUPINE CLINIC BLOOD PRESSURE IS RAISED IN HYPERTENSIVE NON-DIPPERS: A NOVEL TEST TO DETERMINE DIPPER STATUS? Artery Res 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.artres.2009.10.117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Wright L, Cotter D, Hickson M. The effectiveness of targeted feeding assistance to improve the nutritional intake of elderly dysphagic patients in hospital. J Hum Nutr Diet 2008; 21:555-62; quiz 564-5. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-277x.2008.00915.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bao T, Shahverdi K, Blackford AL, Prowell T, Jeter SC, Powers P, Wright L, Snyder CF, Stearns V, Visvanathan K. Quality of life (QOL) changes in breast cancer patients participating in an anastrozole secondary prevention trial. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.1515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Pingali S, Go RS, Gundrum JD, Wright L, Gay G. Adult testicular lymphoma in the United States (1985–2004): Analysis of 3,669 cases from the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB). J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.19503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Carter EA, Marshall CP, Ali MHM, Ganendren R, Sorrell TC, Wright L, Lee YC, Chen CI, Lay PA. Infrared Spectroscopy of Microorganisms: Characterization, Identification, and Differentiation. NEW APPROACHES IN BIOMEDICAL SPECTROSCOPY 2007. [DOI: 10.1021/bk-2007-0963.ch006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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