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Le Doare K, Mackie NE, Kaye S, Bamford A, Walters S, Foster C. Virtual support for paediatric HIV treatment decision making. Arch Dis Child 2015; 100:527-31. [PMID: 25549664 PMCID: PMC4453589 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-307019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to review clinical outcomes of recommendations made by a multidisciplinary paediatric virtual clinic (PVC) for complex case management of paediatric HIV as a model of care within a tertiary network. DESIGN A retrospective review of the clinical outcomes of paediatric and adolescent (0-21 years) referrals to the PVC at St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London was performed between October 2009 and November 2013. RESULTS 234 referrals were made for 182 children from 37 centres, discussed in 42 meetings (median age 13 years, IQR 10-15 years). Reasons for referral included virological failure (44%), simplification of the current regimen (24%) and antiretroviral drug complications (24%). At latest follow-up, PVC advice had been instituted in 80% of referrals. Suppression following virological failure was achieved in 48% following first referral and 57% following subsequent discussions and was maintained in 95% of children referred for regimen simplification. Following advice, dyslipidaemia resolved in 42% and liver function normalised in 73% with biochemical hepatitis. Adherence support aided resolution of viraemia in nine children and 12% of referrals resulted in additional support, including psychology, social services and mental health input. CONCLUSIONS Combined multidisciplinary virtual input with adult expertise in resistance and newer agents, paediatric knowledge of pill swallowing, childhood formulations/weight banding and parental support, assists complex treatment decision making in paediatric HIV infection. The Virtual Clinic model could be applied to the management of other rare complex diseases of childhood within a clinical network.
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Yadav S, Kaye S, Wilson N. An unusual presentation of generalized essential telangiectasia. Clin Exp Dermatol 2015; 40:513-5. [DOI: 10.1111/ced.12568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Glasspool RM, Brown R, Gore ME, Rustin GJS, McNeish IA, Wilson RH, Pledge S, Paul J, Mackean M, Hall GD, Gabra H, Halford SER, Walker J, Appleton K, Ullah R, Kaye S. A randomised, phase II trial of the DNA-hypomethylating agent 5-aza-2'-deoxycytidine (decitabine) in combination with carboplatin vs carboplatin alone in patients with recurrent, partially platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. Br J Cancer 2014; 110:1923-9. [PMID: 24642620 PMCID: PMC3992493 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2014.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2013] [Revised: 02/05/2014] [Accepted: 02/09/2014] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Our previous laboratory and clinical data suggested that one mechanism underlying the development of platinum resistance in ovarian cancer is the acquisition of DNA methylation. We therefore tested the hypothesis that the DNA hypomethylating agent 5-aza-2'-deoxycytodine (decitabine) can reverse resistance to carboplatin in women with relapsed ovarian cancer. METHODS Patients progressing 6-12 months after previous platinum therapy were randomised to decitabine on day 1 and carboplatin (AUC 6) on day 8, every 28 days or carboplatin alone. The primary objective was response rate in patients with methylated hMLH1 tumour DNA in plasma. RESULTS After a pre-defined interim analysis, the study closed due to lack of efficacy and poor treatment deliverability in 15 patients treated with the combination. Responses by GCIG criteria were 9 out of 14 vs 3 out of 15 and by RECIST were 6 out of 13 vs 1 out of 12 for carboplatin and carboplatin/decitabine, respectively. Grade 3/4 neutropenia was more common with the combination (60% vs 15.4%) as was G2/3 carboplatin hypersensitivity (47% vs 21%). CONCLUSIONS With this schedule, the addition of decitabine appears to reduce rather than increase the efficacy of carboplatin in partially platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer and is difficult to deliver. Patient-selection strategies, different schedules and other demethylating agents should be considered in future combination studies.
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Kaye S, White M, Lewis I. Processing biases towards gain-framed messages may lead reward sensitive individuals to adopt safer driving behaviours. PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.paid.2013.07.359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fotopoulou C, Vergote I, Mainwaring P, Bidzinski M, Vermorken J, Ghamande S, Harnett P, Del Prete S, Green J, Spaczynski M, Blagden S, Gore M, Ledermann J, Kaye S, Gabra H. Weekly AUC2 carboplatin in acquired platinum-resistant ovarian cancer with or without oral phenoxodiol, a sensitizer of platinum cytotoxicity: the phase III OVATURE multicenter randomized study. Ann Oncol 2014; 25:160-5. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Sordo L, Indave BI, Degenhardt L, Barrio G, Kaye S, Ruíz-Pérez I, Bravo MJ. A systematic review of evidence on the association between cocaine use and seizures. Drug Alcohol Depend 2013; 133:795-804. [PMID: 24051062 DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2013] [Revised: 07/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/22/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Institutional monographs/medical textbooks mention seizures as a neurological complication of cocaine, but no systematic reviews (SRs) have been published on this issue. We aimed to conduct a SR of the literature on the relationship between cocaine use and seizures and to summarize the biological plausibility of that relationship. METHODS The pathophysiological mechanisms that may underlie an association between cocaine and seizures were summarized; a SR was then performed using three databases (EMBASE, Medline, PsycINFO) and the Cochrane-library to search for published papers (1980-2012) aimed at quantifying the associations between cocaine use and seizures. The inclusion criteria for selection were: articles based on clinical trials, cohort, case-control (CC) or cross-sectional (CS) studies, participants ≥ 14 years old and not pregnant, and use of cocaine in the last 72 h. Information was extracted, evaluated and cross-checked independently by two researchers. RESULTS Of the 1243 potentially relevant articles initially identified; one CC and 22 CS studies were finally selected. The CC study did not find cocaine use to be a risk-factor for seizures. In addition to the limitations of the CS design, these studies had important methodological weaknesses and biases. CONCLUSIONS Despite its biological plausibility, no rigorous scientific evidence supports a causal relationship between cocaine use and seizures. The misinterpretation of the role of cocaine may have important implications in medical services. Well-conducted studies are urgently needed.
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van der Sande MAB, Luong TN, Schim van der Loeff MF, Sabally S, Aveika AA, Corrah T, Sarge-Njie R, Kaye S, Whittle HC. Dual HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in a West African infant. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 24:277-8. [PMID: 15479581 DOI: 10.1179/027249304225019073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Sandhu SK, Omlin A, Hylands L, Miranda S, Barber LJ, Riisnaes R, Reid AH, Attard G, Chen L, Kozarewa I, Gevensleben H, Campbell J, Fenwick K, Assiotis I, Olmos D, Yap TA, Fong P, Tunariu N, Koh D, Molife LR, Kaye S, Lord CJ, Ashworth A, de Bono J. Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors for the treatment of advanced germline BRCA2 mutant prostate cancer. Ann Oncol 2013; 24:1416-8. [PMID: 23524863 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Hall M, Gourley C, McNeish I, Ledermann J, Gore M, Jayson G, Perren T, Rustin G, Kaye S. Targeted anti-vascular therapies for ovarian cancer: current evidence. Br J Cancer 2013; 108:250-8. [PMID: 23385789 PMCID: PMC3566823 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Revised: 10/10/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Ovarian cancer presents at advanced stage in around 75% of women, and despite improvements in treatments such as chemotherapy, the 5-year survival from the disease in women diagnosed between 1996 and 1999 in England and Wales was only 36%. Over 80% of patients with advanced ovarian cancer will relapse and despite a good chance of remission from further chemotherapy, they will usually die from their disease. Sequential treatment strategies are employed to maximise quality and length of life but patients eventually become resistant to cytotoxic agents. The expansion in understanding of the molecular biology that characterises cancer cells has led to the rapid development of new agents to target important pathways but the heterogeneity of ovarian cancer biology means that there is no predominant defect. This review attempts to discuss progress to date in tackling a more general target applicable to ovary cancer-angiogenesis.
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Kagimu M, Guwatudde D, Rwabukwali C, Kaye S, Walakira Y, Ainomugisha D. Religiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Muslim youth in Wakiso district. Afr Health Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v12i3] [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] Open
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Sandhu S, Wilding G, Schelman W, Omlin A, Kreischer N, Carpenter C, Iannone R, Kaye S, de-Bono J, Wenham R. 352 Final Results of the First in Man Trial of MK4827, a Poly (ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP) Inhibitor with Antitumor Activity in BRCA Carriers and Sporadic Cancer Patients. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)72150-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Miller R, Brough R, Bajrami I, Kaye S, Banerjee S, Lord C, Ashworth A. 105 Functional Profiling of Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)71903-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Ono M, Bell M, Kaita R, Kugel H, Ahn JW, Allain J, Battaglia D, Bell R, Canik J, Ding S, Gerhardt S, Gray T, Guttenfelder W, Hosea J, Jaworski M, Kallman J, Kaye S, LeBlanc B, Maingi R, Mansfield D, McLean A, Menard J, Muller D, Nelson B, Nygren R, Paul S, Raman R, Ren Y, Ryan P, Sabbagh S, Scotti F, Skinner C, Soukhanovskii V, Surla V, Taylor C, Timberlake J, Yuh H, Zakharov L. Recent progress of NSTX lithium program and opportunities for magnetic fusion research. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Kugel H, Allain J, Bell M, Bell R, Diallo A, Ellis R, Gerhardt S, Heim B, Jaworski M, Kaita R, Kallman J, Kaye S, LeBlanc B, Maingi R, McLean A, Menard J, Mueller D, Nygren R, Ono M, Paul S, Raman R, Roquemore A, Sabbagh S, Schneider H, Skinner C, Soukhanovskii V, Taylor C, Timberlake J, Viola M, Zakharov L. NSTX plasma operation with a Liquid Lithium Divertor. FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2011.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Kagimu M, Guwatudde D, Rwabukwali C, Kaye S, Walakira Y, Ainomugisha D. Religiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Muslim youth in Wakiso district. Afr Health Sci 2012; 12:282-290. [PMID: 23382741 PMCID: PMC3557679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Evidence for the association between religiosity and HIV infections is limited. Sujda, the hyper-pigmented spot on the forehead due to repeated prostration during prayers and fasting to worship, involving abstaining from food, drink and sex during daytime in Ramadhan and other specified days, are measures of religiosity among Muslims OBJECTIVES To assess the association between religiosity and HIV infections. METHODS This was an unmatched case-control study with 29 HIV positive cases and 116 HIV negative controls, from 1224 Muslims, 15-24 years. RESULTS Respondents without Sujda had more HIV infections (odds ratio 2.90, 95% CI 1.07-7.86, p=0.029). Those with Sujda were more likely to abstain from sex (odds ratio 1.69, 95% CI 1.31-2.20, p<0.001) and be faithful in marriage (odds ratio 1.69, 95% CI 1.11-2.57, p=0.012). Respondents without Sujda were more likely to have ever taken alcohol before sex (odds ratio 5.00, 95% CI 1.39-17.95, p=0.006) and to have ever used narcotics (odds ratio 2.12, 95% CI, 1.11-4.05, p=0.019). Respondents who fasted less, had more HIV infections (odds ratio 2.46, 95% CI 1.07-5.67, p=0.028). CONCLUSION Sujda and fasting were associated with lower HIV infections. Imams should use this information to intensify the Islamic approach to HIV prevention.
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Naing A, Aghajanian C, Raymond E, Olmos D, Schwartz G, Oelmann E, Grinsted L, Burke W, Taylor R, Kaye S, Kurzrock R, Banerji U. Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of AZD8055 in advanced solid tumours and lymphoma. Br J Cancer 2012; 107:1093-9. [PMID: 22935583 PMCID: PMC3461162 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background: This study assessed the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the first-in-class dual mammalian target of rapamycin complex (mTORC)1/mTORC2 inhibitor, AZD8055. Methods: Patients with advanced solid malignancies or lymphomas were recruited into this phase I, open-label, dose-escalation study of AZD8055 starting at 10 mg twice-daily oral dosing (BID). Results: Forty-nine patients received AZD8055. Dose-limiting toxicities were reported at 40 mg (n=1), 90 mg (n=1) and 120 mg (n=3) BID; all were grade 3 rises in transaminases, reversible in all patients, apart from one who had liver metastases. The maximum tolerated dose was defined as 90 mg BID. The most frequent adverse events assessed to be related to AZD8055 were increased alanine aminotransferase (22%), increased aspartate aminotransferase (22%) and fatigue (16%). AZD8055 was rapidly absorbed (median tmax ∼0.5 h) and exposure increased with increasing doses. Seven patients had stable disease for ⩾4 months. Partial metabolic responses, assessed by fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography, were observed at ⩾40 mg BID (n=8 at day 35). Conclusion: The maximum tolerated dose for AZD8055 is 90 mg BID. Apart from elevated transaminases, which occurred at most dose levels, the drug had an acceptable toxicity profile; however, no RECIST responses were seen.
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Kagimu M, Kaye S, Ainomugisha D, Lutalo I, Walakira Y, Guwatudde D, Rwabukwali C. Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention among Christian and Muslim youth in Wakiso district in Uganda. Afr Health Sci 2012; 12:119-28. [PMID: 23056016 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v12i2.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda, has been implementing the faith-based approach to HIV prevention without baseline data on expected positive outcomes. OBJECTIVES To establish evidence-based baseline data on expected positive outcomes of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 15-24 year-old youths was analyzed for significant associations between HIV infections, risky behaviors, and religiosity RESULTS HIV prevalence was 3.6% among Christians and 2.4% among Muslims. Abstaining from sex among teenagers was at 54% for Christians and 58% for Muslims. Being faithful in marriage among males was at 41% for Christians and 34% for Muslims and among females it was 65% for Christians and 69% for Muslims. Praying privately was associated with lower HIV infections and was observed among 60% of Christians. Sujda, the hyperpigmented marker of regular prayers on the forehead of Muslims was associated with lower HIV infections and observed in 42% of them. Ever drank alcohol was associated with higher HIV prevalence and observed in 52% of Christians and 17% of Muslims. Male circumcision rates were 15% for Christians and 98% for Muslims. CONCLUSION A sero-behavioral-religiosity survey can provide evidence-based data for monitoring and evaluation of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention.
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Kaye S, Aamdal S, Jones R, Freyer G, Pujade-Lauraine E, de Vries EGE, Barriuso J, Sandhu S, Tan DSW, Hartog V, Kuenen B, Ruijter R, Kristensen GB, Nyakas M, Barrett S, Burke W, Pietersma D, Stuart M, Emeribe U, Boven E. Phase I study of saracatinib (AZD0530) in combination with paclitaxel and/or carboplatin in patients with solid tumours. Br J Cancer 2012; 106:1728-34. [PMID: 22531637 PMCID: PMC3364128 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: As a prelude to combination studies aimed at resistance reversal, this dose-escalation/dose-expansion study investigated the selective Src kinase inhibitor saracatinib (AZD0530) in combination with carboplatin and/or paclitaxel. Methods: Patients with advanced solid tumours received saracatinib once-daily oral tablets in combination with either carboplatin AUC 5 every 3 weeks (q3w), paclitaxel 175 mg m−2 q3w, paclitaxel 80 mg m−2 every 1 week (q1w), or carboplatin AUC 5 plus paclitaxel 175 mg m−2 q3w. The primary endpoint was safety/tolerability. Results: A total of 116 patients received saracatinib 125 (N=20), 175 (N=44), 225 (N=40), 250 (N=9), or 300 mg (N=3). There were no clear dose-related trends within each chemotherapy regimen group in number or severity of adverse events (AEs). However, combining all groups, the occurrence of grade ⩾3 asthenic AEs (all causality) was dose-related (125 mg, 10% 175 mg, 20% ⩾225 mg, 33%), and grade ⩾3 neutropenia occurred more commonly at doses ⩾225 mg. There was no evidence that saracatinib affected exposure to carboplatin or paclitaxel, or vice versa. Objective responses were seen in 5 out of 44 patients (11%) receiving carboplatin plus paclitaxel q3w, and 5 out of 24 (21%) receiving paclitaxel q1w. Conclusion: Saracatinib doses up to 175 mg with paclitaxel with/without carboplatin showed acceptable toxicity in most patients, and are suitable for further trials.
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Kagimu M, Guwatudde D, Rwabukwali C, Kaye S, Walakira Y, Ainomugisha D. Religiosity for HIV prevention in Uganda: a case study among Christian youth in Wakiso district. Afr Health Sci 2012; 12:17-25. [PMID: 23066415 PMCID: PMC3462513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Utilization of religious institutions is one of the strategies for HIV prevention in Uganda. There is limited data on the association between religiosity and HIV infection rates. OBJECTIVE To determine the association between religiosity and HIV prevalence rates among Christians. METHODS An unmatched case-control study was done. Data from 106 HIV positive cases and 424 HIV negative controls between 15- 24 years were analyzed. RESULTS Lower religiosity was associated with higher HIV infection rates when the following dimensions were analyzed: feeling guided by God in daily activities (odds ratio 1.90, 95%CI 1.03-3.50, p=0.035), feeling thankful for God's blessings (odds ratio 1.76, 95%CI 1.01-3.11, p=0.042), praying privately (odds ratio 2.02, 95%CI 1.30-3.11, p=0.001), trying hard to be patient in life (odds ratio1.74, 95%CI 1.07-2.84, p=0.024) and trying hard to love God (odds ratio 1.57, 95%CI 1.01-2.42, p=0.039). Higher HIV infection rates were associated with having multiple life-time sexual partners (odds ratio 5.37, 95%CI 1.86-15.47, p<0.001), ever drinking alcohol (odds ratio 2.28, 95%CI 1.43-3.65, p<0.001) and ever using narcotics for recreation (odds ratio 2.49, 95%CI 1.14-5.44, p=0.018). CONCLUSION Lower levels of several dimensions religiosity are significantly associated with higher HIV infection rates. This data supports strengthening religiosity in HIV prevention strategies.
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Garvey L, Nelson M, Latch N, Erlwein OW, Allsop JM, Mitchell A, Kaye S, Watson V, Back D, Taylor-Robinson SD, Winston A. CNS effects of a CCR5 inhibitor in HIV-infected subjects: a pharmacokinetic and cerebral metabolite study. J Antimicrob Chemother 2011; 67:206-12. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkr427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Velasco AP, Monk B, Kaye S, Vermorken J, Nieto A, Gomez J, Park Y, Parekh T, Colombo N, Vergote I. 8031 POSTER Prediction of Overall Survival (OS) Adjusted by Continuous Platinum-free Interval (PFI) at Fixed Timepoints in Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (ROC) – Results From OVA-301. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)72119-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Rustin G, Reed N, Jayson GC, Ledermann JA, Adams M, Perren T, Poole C, Lind M, Persic M, Essapen S, Gore M, Calvert H, Stredder C, Wagner A, Giurescu M, Kaye S. A phase II trial evaluating two schedules of sagopilone (ZK-EPO), a novel epothilone, in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Ann Oncol 2011; 22:2411-2416. [PMID: 21372124 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sagopilone, the first fully synthetic epothilone, has shown promising preclinical activity in tumour models. This open-label randomised phase II study investigated two infusion schedules of sagopilone in women with ovarian cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Women with ovarian cancer recurring within 6 months of end of last platinum-containing treatment received sagopilone 16 mg/m(2) as a 3- or 0.5-h i.v. infusion every 21 days for up to 6 weeks. RESULTS Sixty-three patients received sagopilone as a 3-h (n=38) or 0.5-h (n=25) infusion. There were nine confirmed tumour responses [by modified RECIST (n=8) and by Gynecologic Cancer Intergroup CA-125 criteria (n=1)] in 57 patients assessable for efficacy overall [three (13%) with 0.5-h and six (18%) with 3-h infusions]. The 0.5-h arm was closed when it failed to meet its target efficacy. Main drug-related adverse events were peripheral sensory neuropathy (73%; 16% grade 3), nausea (37%; 2% grade 3), fatigue (35%; 3% grade 3) and arthralgia (30%; 5% grade 3). Overall incidence of peripheral sensory neuropathy was similar in both treatment arms, with no grade 4 neuropathy events. No acute allergic infusion reactions were observed. CONCLUSION Sagopilone is effective, with balanced tolerability, in patients with recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
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Majeski R, Kugel H, Kaita R, Avasarala S, Bell M, Bell R, Berzak L, Beiersdorfer P, Gerhardt S, Granstedt E, Gray T, Jacobson C, Kallman J, Kaye S, Kozub T, LeBlanc B, Lepson J, Lundberg D, Maingi R, Mansfield D, Paul S, Pereverzev G, Schneider H, Soukhanovskii V, Strickler T, Stotler D, Timberlake J, Zakharov L. The impact of lithium wall coatings on NSTX discharges and the engineering of the Lithium Tokamak eXperiment (LTX). FUSION ENGINEERING AND DESIGN 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fusengdes.2010.03.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mendy ME, Welzel T, Lesi OA, Hainaut P, Hall AJ, Kuniholm MH, McConkey S, Goedert JJ, Kaye S, Rowland-Jones S, Whittle H, Kirk GD. Hepatitis B viral load and risk for liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in The Gambia, West Africa. J Viral Hepat 2010; 17:115-22. [PMID: 19874478 PMCID: PMC2817443 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2009.01168.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The main objectives of this study were to define the occurrence and levels of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in asymptomatic HBV carriers, cirrhosis patients and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases from The Gambia, and to evaluate the risk for cirrhosis or HCC associated with HBV viremia. We used sensitive real-time quantitative PCR assays to measure HBV DNA in samples from a case-control study consisting of 60 asymptomatic HBV carriers, 53 cirrhotic patients and 129 HCC cases. Logistic regression was used to estimate the risks of cirrhosis and HCC associated with HBV-DNA levels and HBV e antigenemia (HBeAg) detection (a surrogate marker for viral replication). Detectable HBV viremia and HBeAg positivity were both significantly associated with cirrhosis (increasing risk by fourfold and 11-fold respectively) and with HCC (increasing risk by sixfold and threefold respectively). HBV-DNA levels were significantly higher in both HCC cases and cirrhotic patients compared to asymptomatic carriers (P < 0.01 for both). High-level HBV DNA (>10,000 copies/mL) was strongly associated with both HCC and cirrhosis (17- and 39-fold increased risk). Lower level HBV viremia (200-10,000 copies/mL) conferred a significant risk of HCC, although the association with cirrhosis was not significant. In conclusion, we find that high HBV-DNA levels are strongly associated with the serious sequelae of HBV infection, independent of HBeAg status. While risk for cirrhosis and for HCC notably increases at HBV-DNA levels >or=10,000 copies/mL, low-level viremia was also associated with significant risk for HCC.
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Poveda A, Kaye S, Herzog T, Ghatage P, Meerpohl H, Ngan H, Emerich J, Tercero J, Ricci D, Monk B. 8005 Correlation of RNA expression of DNA repair genes with clinical outcomes of advanced ovarian cancer (OC) pts treated with pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) vs Trabectedin (T) + PLD in the ET743-OVA-301 clinical trial. EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71527-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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