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Turner T, Hessle A, Lundström K, Pickova J. Silage-concentrate finishing of bulls versus silage or fresh forage finishing of steers: Effects on fatty acids and meat tenderness. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2011.560179] [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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Turner T, D'Art D, Gunnigle P. Multinationals and human resource practices in Ireland: a rejection of the 'new conformance thesis': a reply. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/09585190121763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Turner T. Madness at the Globe. West J Med 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c5208] [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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Vaughn T, Silverberg K, Hansard L, Burger N, Minter T, Turner T. Selection of young patients using strict criteria allows an excellent chance of pregnancy when transferring a single emebryo while avoiding a high risk of multple gestation. Fertil Steril 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2010.07.092] [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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Sampels S, Turner T, Öström Å, Pickova J. Effects of α-linolenic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid from linseed and algae, respectively, on reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandusL.) muscle fatty acid composition. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/09064702.2010.523092] [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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Hessle A, Eriksson M, Nadeau E, Turner T, Johansson B. Cold-pressed hempseed cake as a protein feed for growing cattle. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/09064700802452192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Turner T, Hessle A, Lundström K, Pickova J. Influence of hempseed cake and soybean meal on lipid fractions in bovineM.longissimus dorsi. ACTA AGR SCAND A-AN 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/09064700802492354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Turner T, Wilkinson F, Harris C, Mazza D. Evidence based guideline for the management of bronchiolitis. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008; 37:6-13. [PMID: 19142264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Bronchiolitis in infants and children is a common presentation in both the general practice and emergency department settings.
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Mazza D, Wilkinson F, Turner T, Harris C. Evidence based guideline for the management of croup. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008; 37:14-20. [PMID: 19142265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Croup is a common presentation in both the general practice and hospital emergency department setting. The relatively recent introduction of steroid use in the management of croup has resulted in decreased hospital admissions and improved outcomes for children.
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Harris C, Turner T, Mazza D, Wilkinson F. Guideline development process for the Health for Kids in the South East project. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008; 37:2-5. [PMID: 19142263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Health for Kids in the South East (HFK) was a project funded by the Victorian Government Department of Human Services, Hospital Admission Risk Program. The project aimed to improve health outcomes for children in southeast Melbourne (Victoria) by building partnerships between child health clinicians and implementing best practice.
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Harris C, Wilkinson F, Mazza D, Turner T. Evidence based guideline for the management of diarrhoea with or without vomiting in children. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2008; 37:22-29. [PMID: 19142266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Acute diarrhoea in children is a common presentation in both the general practice and hospital emergency department settings. Current practice focuses on the prevention and management of dehydration in young children. However, general practitioners may not be aware of recommendations against the use of routine investigation, antidiarrhoeals and antiemetics in children or recommendations regarding dietary advice.
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Fields R, Turner T, Werland H, Pogson K, Vaughn T, Silverberg K. Can we predict blastocyst viability based on day 3 embryo development? Fertil Steril 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.07.1013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Silverberg K, Werland H, Turner T, Fields R, Crowl C, Vaughn T. P-270. Fertil Steril 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.07.623] [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]
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Johnson D, Morrison N, Grant L, Turner T, Fantes J, Connor JM, Murday V. Confirmation of CHD7 as a cause of CHARGE association identified by mapping a balanced chromosome translocation in affected monozygotic twins. J Med Genet 2006; 43:280-4. [PMID: 16118347 PMCID: PMC2563251 DOI: 10.1136/jmg.2005.032946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2005] [Revised: 06/02/2005] [Accepted: 06/02/2005] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND CHARGE syndrome has an estimated prevalence of 1/10,000. Most cases are sporadic which led to hypotheses of a non-genetic aetiology. However, there was also evidence for a genetic cause with reports of multiplex families with presumed autosomal dominant, possible autosomal recessive inheritance and concordant twin pairs. We identified a monozygotic twin pair with CHARGE syndrome and a de novo balanced chromosome rearrangement t(8;13)(q11.2;q22). METHODS Fluorescence in situ hybridisation was performed with BAC and PAC probes to characterise the translocation breakpoints. The breakpoint on chromosome 8 was further refined using 10 kb probes we designed and produced using sequence data for clone RP11 33I11, the Primer3 website, and a long range PCR kit. RESULTS BAC and PAC probe hybridisation redefined the breakpoints to 8q12.2 and 13q31.1. Probe RP11 33I11 spanned the breakpoint on chromosome 8. Using our 10 kb probes we demonstrated that the chromodomain gene CHD7 was disrupted by the translocation between exons 3 and 8. DISCUSSION Identifying that the translocation breakpoint in our patients occurred between exons 3 and 8 of CHD7 suggests that disruption of this gene is the cause of CHARGE syndrome in the twins and independently confirms the role of CHD7 in CHARGE syndrome.
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Silverberg K, Turner T, Minter T, Schuster C, Fields R, Vaughn T. Choosing the Optimal Incubator Environment for Day 3 Culture: Triple Gas vs. 5% CO2 in Air, A Prospective, Randomized Trial. Fertil Steril 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.07.215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Yates C, Wells A, Turner T. Luteinising hormone-releasing hormone analogue reverses the cell adhesion profile of EGFR overexpressing DU-145 human prostate carcinoma subline. Br J Cancer 2005; 92:366-75. [PMID: 15655536 PMCID: PMC2361841 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Cetrorelix, a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue, has been shown to limit growth of the human androgen-independent prostate cell line DU-145, although other inhibitory actions may also be affected. Both growth and invasion of DU-145 cells are linked to autocrine epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signalling. Invasiveness requires not only cells to migrate to conduits, but also reduced adhesiveness between tumour cells to enable separation from the tumour mass. Thus, we investigated whether Cetrorelix alters the DU-145 cell-cell adhesion and if this occurs via altered EGFR signalling. Pharmacologic levels of Cetrorelix limited the invasiveness of a highly invasive DU-145 subline overexpressing full-length EGFR (DU-145 WT). Extended exposure of the cells to Cetrorelix resulted in increased levels of the cell-cell adhesion complex molecules E-cadherin, alpha- and beta-catenin, and p120. Puromycin blocked the increases in E-cadherin and beta-catenin levels, suggesting that de novo protein synthesis is required. The Cetrorelix effect appears to occur via transmodulation of EGFR by a protein kinase C (PKC)-dependent mechanism, as there were no changes in DU-145 cells expressing EGFR engineered to negate the PKC transattenuation site (DU-145 A654); downregulation of EGFR signalling produced a similar upregulation in adhesion complex proteins, further suggesting a role for autocrine signalling. Cetrorelix increased the cell-cell adhesiveness of DU-145 WT cells to an extent similar to that seen when autocrine EGFR signalling is blocked; as expected, DU-145 A654 cell-cell adhesion also was unaffected by Cetrorelix. The increased adhesiveness is expected as the adhesion complex molecules moved to the cells' periphery. These data offer direct insight into the possible crosstalk pathways between the LHRH and EGFR receptor signalling. The ability of Cetrorelix to downregulate EGFR signalling and subsequently reverse the antiadhesiveness found in metastatic prostate cancer highlights a novel potential target for therapeutic strategies.
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Nye KJ, Frodsham D, Gee B, Howells K, Iliffe A, Turner T, Warren RE, Andrews N. Comparison of the performance of selenite cystine and mannitol selenite enrichment broths in the isolation of Salmonella spp. from faeces. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2003; 6:294-6. [PMID: 15067853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Over a four-month period, 4,658 routine faecal samples were examined in four laboratories and the isolation rates of Salmonella spp. from mannitol selenite (MS) and selenite cystine (SC) broths plated to xylose lysine desoxycholate agar (XLD) compared. The isolation rate by MS was 1.55% and by SC was 1.48%, a small difference which is not statistically significant. Significantly fewer colonies were selected for supplementary testing from SC than MS (p = 0.029), thus reducing confirmatory work. In laboratories where SC is already used for food and environmental work, an opportunity exists to limit stocked salmonella enrichment broths to SC alone.
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Nye KJ, Fallon D, Frodsham D, Gee B, Howe S, Turner T, Warren RE, Andrews N. Comparison of the performance of lactose and mannitol selenite enriched broths, subcultured to DCA and XLD agars, in the isolation of Salmonella spp. from faeces. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2002; 5:285-8. [PMID: 12564242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Selenite-based enrichment broths using either lactose or mannitol as a carbohydrate source are generally used as selective enrichment media for the isolation of Salmonella spp. from human faeces in the UK, but few studies have compared the relative efficacy of the available formulations. A variety of solid media is used for the routine subculture from these selective broths, but similarly we have been unable to find published evidence as to which medium performs best. Four thousand and nineteen faecal samples were examined in four laboratories and the isolation rates of Salmonella spp. from lactose (LS) or mannitol selenite (MS) broths, plated onto either xylose lysine desoxycholate agar (XLD) or desoxycholate citrate agar (DCA) were compared. MS performed significantly better than LS (p = 0.02), recovering 95 salmonellae compared with 87. No significant difference in isolation rates was found between XLD and DCA, although colonial appearances of suspected salmonellae on XLD were much more specific, resulting in significantly fewer colonies having to be selected for supplementary testing (p < 0.001) and so reducing confirmatory work. An opportunity exists to simplify holdings of media by choosing to use the MS/XLD combination.
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Nye KJ, Fallon D, Frodsham D, Gee B, Graham C, Howe S, Messer S, Turner T, Warren RE. An evaluation of the performance of XLD, DCA, MLCB, and ABC agars as direct plating media for the isolation of Salmonella enterica from faeces. J Clin Pathol 2002; 55:286-8. [PMID: 11919214 PMCID: PMC1769632 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.55.4.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIMS To compare the performance of four media, singly and in combination, as direct plating media for the isolation of Salmonella enterica from human faeces. METHODS Two thousand four hundred and nine routine, faecal samples received by four laboratories were inoculated on to xylose lysine desoxycholate (XLD), desoxycholate citrate (DCA), mannitol lysine crystal violet brilliant green (MLCB), and alpha-beta chromogenic (ABC) agars using standardised protocols, reagents, and data collection. Isolates of presumptive salmonellae were identified using standard laboratory techniques and the results were analysed statistically. RESULTS Direct plating recovered 46 of the 60 possible isolates of Salmonella spp recovered via enrichment broth. No isolates were recovered from direct plating that were not recovered via selenite enrichment. MLCB gave the highest isolation rate individually (84.8%) and amounts of competing flora (CF) did not affect the recognition of colonies. ABC proved highly specific, but insensitive, and isolation rates were adversely affected by any amount of CF. Isolation rates from XLD and DCA were only affected when the CF load was heavy. DCA was least specific, with only 9.01% of picks positive and greatest number of confirmatory tests. XLD and MLCB, in combination, gave the highest isolation rate. CONCLUSIONS Where the earlier results of direct plating may be advantageous, XLD and MLCB provide the optimal combination. For non-typhi salmonellae, MLCB is the best, single direct plating medium. For routine diagnostic work, XLD is most effective.
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Turner T. The "redisorganisation" of the NHS. West J Med 2002. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.324.7338.672] [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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Wilson R, Turner T. Is nursing research the key to raising standards of care? NURSING TIMES 2001; 97:16. [PMID: 11966038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Turner T. Nurses can help fight against racist fallout. NURSING TIMES 2001; 97:19. [PMID: 11966137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Nye KJ, Turner T, Coleman DJ, Fallon D, Gee B, Messer S, Warren RE, Andrews N. A comparison of the isolation rates of Salmonella and thermophilic Campylobacter species after direct inoculation of media with a dilute faecal suspension and undiluted faecal material. J Med Microbiol 2001; 50:659-662. [PMID: 11478667 DOI: 10.1099/0022-1317-50-8-659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Regardless of media used, dilution of faecal samples before direct plating may improve isolation rates and reduce subcultures by freeing organisms from the faecal mass and diminishing competing flora. Despite the routine use of dilution in many laboratories, it has never been established properly whether direct or dilute inocula should be used in primary plating of faeces. A total of 3764 faecal samples was examined in four laboratories with a standardised methodology. The isolation rates, competing flora and confirmatory work performed for Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. from primary plating media with a dilute faecal inoculum were compared with those after direct inoculation of faecal material. Inoculum effects on the isolation of Shigella spp. could not be assessed as only one isolate occurred during the study period. The overall isolation rates of both major enteric pathogens were unaffected by the inoculum. However, significantly fewer wasted subcultures were recorded with a dilute inoculum for Campylobacter spp., and competing florawas reduced in all cases without diluting out small numbers of the pathogen.
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Turner T. Multiple sclerosis. The long wait for legal cannabis. NURSING TIMES 2001; 97:14-5. [PMID: 11962028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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