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Hornsby J, Higgins P, Baker A, Black E, Anderson D. P253 Could application of simple diagnostic algorithm aid onward referral for optimisation of pre-existing conditions in patients being considered for major surgery? Thorax 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209333.396] [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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Murphy M, Johnson RE, Boardman FK, Baker A, Parsons NR, Robertson W. P63 An exploration of childhood obesity across ethnic groups in Coventry. Br J Soc Med 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208064.162] [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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Baker A, Morse J, Skinner J, O'Neill A, Ker J. Creating excellence in clinical skills practice for remote and rural communities using on line learning as part of a Managed Educational Network. Rural Remote Health 2016. [DOI: 10.22605/rrh4114] [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] Open
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Britton B, Baker A, Clover K, McElduff P, Wratten C, Carter G. Heads Up: a pilot trial of a psychological intervention to improve nutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2016; 26. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Baker A, Tsang Y. Implementation of new standards in your department: a RTT perspective. Radiother Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(16)31543-2] [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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Attard NR, Orlowska D, Baker A, Nath R, Lewis F. Vulval melanoma: a patient's story and reflection by the multidisciplinary team. Clin Exp Dermatol 2015; 41:454-5. [PMID: 26411516 DOI: 10.1111/ced.12758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Smith IM, Baker A, Arneborg N, Jespersen L. Non-Saccharomyces yeasts protect against epithelial cell barrier disruption induced by Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium. Lett Appl Microbiol 2015; 61:491-7. [PMID: 26280244 DOI: 10.1111/lam.12481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 08/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/08/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED The human gastrointestinal epithelium makes up the largest barrier separating the body from the external environment. Whereas invasive pathogens cause epithelial barrier disruption, probiotic micro-organisms modulate tight junction regulation and improve epithelial barrier function. In addition, probiotic strains may be able to reduce epithelial barrier disruption caused by pathogenic species. The aim of this study was to explore non-Saccharomyces yeast modulation of epithelial cell barrier function in vitro. Benchmarking against established probiotic strains, we evaluated the ability of four nonpathogenic yeast species to modulate transepithelial electrical resistance (TER) across a monolayer of differentiated human colonocytes (Caco-2 cells). Further, we assessed yeast modulation of a Salmonella Typhimurium-induced epithelial cell barrier function insult. Our findings demonstrate distinct patterns of non-Saccharomyces yeast modulation of epithelial cell barrier function. While the established probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii increased TER across a Caco-2 monolayer by 30%, Kluyveromyces marxianus exhibited significantly stronger properties of TER enhancement (50% TER increase). In addition, our data demonstrate significant yeast-mediated modulation of Salmonella-induced epithelial cell barrier disruption and identify K. marxianus and Metschnikowia gruessii as two non-Saccharomyces yeasts capable of protecting human epithelial cells from pathogen invasion. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY This study demonstrates distinct patterns of non-Saccharomyces yeast modulation of epithelial cell barrier function in vitro. Further, our data demonstrate significant yeast-mediated modulation of Salmonella Typhimurium-induced epithelial cell barrier disruption and identify Kluyveromyces marxianus and Metschnikowia gruessii as two non-Saccharomyces yeasts capable of protecting human epithelial cells from pathogen invasion. This study is the first to demonstrate significant non-Saccharomyces yeast-mediated epithelial cell barrier protection from Salmonella invasion, thus encouraging future efforts aimed at confirming the observed effects in vivo and driving further strain development towards novel yeast probiotics.
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Bridgeman J, Baker A, Brown D, Boxall JB. Portable LED fluorescence instrumentation for the rapid assessment of potable water quality. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2015; 524-525:338-46. [PMID: 25912529 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2015.04.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2015] [Revised: 04/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Characterising the organic and microbial matrix of water are key issues in ensuring a safe potable water supply. Current techniques only confirm water quality retrospectively via laboratory analysis of discrete samples. Whilst such analysis is required for regulatory purposes, it would be highly beneficial to monitor water quality in-situ in real time, enabling rapid water quality assessment and facilitating proactive management of water supply systems. A novel LED-based instrument, detecting fluorescence peaks C and T (surrogates for organic and microbial matter, respectively), was constructed and performance assessed. Results from over 200 samples taken from source waters through to customer tap from three UK water companies are presented. Excellent correlation was observed between the new device and a research grade spectrophotometer (r(2)=0.98 and 0.77 for peak C and peak T respectively), demonstrating the potential of providing a low cost, portable alternative fluorimeter. The peak C/TOC correlation was very good (r(2)=0.75) at low TOC levels found in drinking water. However, correlations between peak T and regulatory measures of microbial matter (2 day/3 day heterotrophic plate counts (HPC), E. coli, and total coliforms) were poor, due to the specific nature of these regulatory measures and the general measure of peak T. A more promising correlation was obtained between peak T and total bacteria using flow cytometry. Assessment of the fluorescence of four individual bacteria isolated from drinking water was also considered and excellent correlations found with peak T (Sphingobium sp. (r(2)=0.83); Methylobacterium sp. (r(2)=1.0); Rhodococcus sp. (r(2)=0.86); Xenophilus sp. (r(2)=0.96)). It is notable that each of the bacteria studied exhibited different levels of fluorescence as a function of their number. The scope for LED based instrumentation for in-situ, real time assessment of the organic and microbial matrix of potable water is clearly demonstrated.
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Scott E, Burton P, Mallinson D, Milligan G, Mountford J, Baker A. Derivation to vascular endothelium from human embryonic stem cells – The role of miRNAs in endothelial commitment. Atherosclerosis 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.04.070] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Sulti ZA, McDonald R, Kingsmore D, Baker A, Coats P. 202 Mitochondrial Dynamics Regulation of Ros and Apoptosis. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2015-308066.202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hoyle A, Tang V, Baker A, Blades R. Acute paraspinal compartment syndrome as a rare cause of loin pain. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2015; 97:e11-2. [PMID: 25723672 DOI: 10.1308/003588414x14055925059471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A significant proportion of emergency urological admissions are comprised of ureteric colic presenting as loin pain. A variety of alternative pathologies present in this manner and should be considered during systematic assessment. We report the case of a patient admitted with severe unilateral back and flank pain after strenuous deadlift exercise. Clinical examination and subsequent investigation following a significant delay demonstrated acute paraspinal compartment syndrome (PCS) after an initial misdiagnosis of ureteric colic. The patient was managed conservatively. We review the current literature surrounding the rare diagnosis of PCS and discuss the management options.
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Callender J, Parsons E, McNair H, Reilly A, Huddart R, Hafeez S, Hansen V, Tsang Y, Hall E, Baker A. OC-0564: Implementing a remote access database for clinical trials' IGRT quality assurance in the United Kingdom. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)40559-6] [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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Alameddine M, Chan J, Pope A, Haridass A, Baker A, Meara S, Clements R, Crabtree A, Wong H, Eswar C. Outcome of Early-Stage Lung Cancer Treated with Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT). Ann Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv048.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Hutton D, Blair D, Baker A, Callender J. OC-0414: Evaluating the role of a micro-enema to reduce rectal volume variation and gas during radiotherapy for bladder cancer. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)40410-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Baker A, Empson M, The R, Fitzharris P. Skin testing for immediate hypersensitivity to corticosteroids: a case series and literature review. Clin Exp Allergy 2015; 45:669-76. [DOI: 10.1111/cea.12441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 09/09/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Callister R, Giles A, Nasstasia Y, Baker A, Halpin S, Hides L, Dascombe B, Kelly B. Participant expectations of the Healthy Body Healthy Mind exercise program for youth with major depressive disorder. J Sci Med Sport 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.346] [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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Sulti ZA, McDonald R, Kingsmore D, Baker A, Coats P. MITOCHONDRIAL REGULATION OF MICRO RNA SYNTHESIS IN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELL PROLIFERATION. BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2014-306916.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Nasstasia Y, Callister R, Baker A, Halpin S, Hides L, Giles A, Dascombe B, Kelly B, Lewin T. Skilling up with motivational interviewing: ‘Engagement in personal training with motivational interviewing: A guide for physical trainers’. J Sci Med Sport 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2014.11.075] [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]
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Kusanale A, Ramchandani P, Ilankovan V, Busby-Earle H, Baker A. The ‘Macrovascular’ Radial Forearm Flap: A clinical study of the antecubital fossa venous anatomy. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2014.07.040] [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]
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Baker A, Uddin AKMH, Karim MS. Omental Torsion in a Child a Case Report. Pulse (Basel) 2014. [DOI: 10.3329/pulse.v6i1-2.20360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Omental torsion, a very rare cause of acute abdominal pain, mimicking acute appendicitis .A boy of 11 years, presented to us with the symptoms and signs suggestive of acute appendicitis clinically, was admitted through OPD of Apollo Hospitals. His laboratory reports were also in favor of clinical diagnosis. Laparoscopic appendicectomy was planned. But on laparoscopic intra-abdominal inspection it was found to be a case of Omental torsion, distal part was closely adherent to the ascending colon and blackish in color. So, procedure was converted into laparotomy and resection of the tensioned and gangrenous part of the omentum including appendicectomy was done. His post operative period was uneventful. Although torsion of the omentum is a rare clinical entity, but accurate pre-operative clinical assessment and relevant study including imaging and CT abdomen may reduce the diagnostic dilemma between omental torsion and acute appendicitis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pulse.v6i1-2.20360 Pulse Vol.6 January-December 2013 p.75-77
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Skinner J, Hardie L, Beasant B, Baker A, Ker J, O'neill A, Morse J. 'Trochars no more': Teaching chest drain insertion to remote and rural practitioners using a mobile skills unit. MEDICAL TEACHER 2014; 37:585-588. [PMID: 25155281 DOI: 10.3109/0142159x.2014.947930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are a number of approaches to teaching high-risk clinical skills, such as a large bore chest drain insertion, although effectiveness is limited and realism is only achieved at great expense. Summary of work: In response to a training needs' analysis of practitioners in remote and rural areas in Scotland, training in chest drains was identified as an urgent priority need. Subsequently, the Clinical Skills Managed Educational Network (CSMEN) developed an evidence-based multi-professional clinical skills pack. This e-learning resource encompasses all aspects of chest drain management, both pre and in-hospital. The pack and an interactive workshop is used to deliver 'blended' chest drain training on a mobile clinical skills unit. Evaluation confirms that the chest drain training is a valuable resource and has been widely used to deliver skills training in remote and rural areas. Feedback from all professional groups is positive. CONCLUSIONS Developing shared national resources, with standardised workshops taught in local contexts via a mobile skills unit is one approach to the challenges associated with delivering high-risk clinical skills education.
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Penn-Barwell J, Fries CA, Bennett PM, Midwinter MJ, Baker A. Mortality, survival and residual injury burden of Royal Navy and Royal Marine combat casualties sustained in 11-years of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.1136/jrnms-100-161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AbstractWe present eleven years of prospectively-gathered data defining the full spectrum of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Naval Service (Royal Navy and Royal Marines) casualties, and characterise the injury patterns, recovery and residual functional burden from the conflicts of the last decade. The UK Military Trauma Registry was searched for all Naval Service personnel injured between March 2003 and April 2013. These records were then cross-referenced with the records of the Naval Service Medical Board of Survey (NSMBOS), which evaluates injured Naval Service personnel for medical discharge, continued service in a reduced capacity or Return to Full Duty (RTD). Population at risk data was calculated from service records.There were 277 casualties in the study period: 63 (23%) of these were fatalities. Of the 214 survivors, 63 or 29% (23% of total) were medically discharged; 24 or 11% (9% of total) were placed in a reduced fitness category with medical restrictions placed on their continued military service. A total of 127 individuals (46% of the total and 59% of survivors) RTD without any restriction. The greatest number of casualties was sustained in 2007. There was a 3% casualty risk per year of operational service for Naval Service personnel. The most common reason cited by Naval Service Medical Board of Survey (NSMBOS) for medical downgrading or discharge was injury to the lower limb, with upper limb trauma the next most frequent.This study characterises the spectrum of injuries sustained by the Naval Service during recent conflicts with a very high rate of follow-up. Extremity injuries pose the biggest challenge to reconstructive and rehabilitative services striving to maximise the functional outcomes of injured service personnel.
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Cabrera-Lopez C, Ars E, Marti T, Harris PC, Torra R, Clerckx C, Migeon T, Chen Z, Ronco P, Plaisier E, Lamers IJ, Van Reeuwijk J, Azam M, Boldt K, Maria M, Koster-Kamphuis L, Qamar R, Ueffing M, Cremers FP, Roepman R, Arts HH, Papizh S, Dlin V, Leontieva I, Tutelman K, Perrone RD, Bae KT, Chapman AB, Devuyst O, Gansevoort RT, Grantham JJ, Higashihara E, Torres VE, Sergeyeva O, Zhou W, Blais JD, Czerwiec FS, Liu F, Liao Y, Fu P, Casteleijn N, Zittema D, Bakker S, Boertien W, Gaillard C, Meijer E, Spithoven E, Struck J, Gansevoort R, Robinson P, McEwan P, Hadimeri H, Ong ACM, Orskov B, Peces R, Sandford R, Scolari F, Walz G, Cooke C, O'Reilly K, Riwanto M, Kapoor S, Rodriguez D, Edenhofer I, Segerer S, Wuthrich RP, De Rechter S, Bacchetta J, Van Dyck M, Evenepoel P, De Schepper J, Levtchenko E, Mekahli D, Carr A, Makin A, Baker A, Obeidova L, Stekrova J, Seeman T, Puchmajerova A, Reiterova J, Kohoutova M, Tesar V, Treille S, Bailly JM, Guillaume B, Tuta L, Stanigut A, Botea F, Jo HA, Park HC, Kim H, Han M, Huh H, Jeong JC, Oh KH, Yang J, Koo TY, Hwang YH, Ahn C, Pisani A, Remuzzi G, Ruggenenti P, Riccio E, Visciano B, Spinelli L, Kim JI, Park KM, Liu FX, Rutherford P, Smoyer-Tomic K, Martinez Jimenez V, Comas J, Arcos E, Diaz JM, Muray S, Cabezuelo J, Ballarin J, Ars E, Torra R, Miyaoka T, Morimoto S, Kataoka H, Mochizuki T, Tsuchiya K, Ichihara A, Nitta K. RENAL DEVELOPMENT AND CYSTIC DISEASES. Nephrol Dial Transplant 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfu141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Kemppinen AK, Baker A, Liao W, Fiddes B, Jones J, Compston A, Ban M, Sawcer S. Exome sequencing in single cells from the cerebrospinal fluid in multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler 2014; 20:1564-8. [DOI: 10.1177/1352458514529613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified over 100 germline variants that influence susceptibility to multiple sclerosis, most of which map within or near to genes with immunological function. However, the role of somatic mutations in multiple sclerosis has not been investigated. Objective: The objective of this paper is to explore the role that somatic mutations might play in the development of multiple sclerosis. Methods: We exome-sequenced in total 21 individual CD4+ lymphocytes isolated from cerebrospinal fluid of two patients. In addition we sequenced DNA from the patients’ peripheral blood to serve as germline reference. Results: In comparison with the respective germline sequence, each cell differed at an average of 1784 positions, but as anticipated subsequent analysis confirms that most, if not all, of these potential mutations are likely to represent artefacts generated during the amplification of a single genome and/or by sequencing. Fifty-six of the potential mutations were predicted to have likely functional effects on genes that have previously been implicated by GWAS, including three in the CD6 gene. Conclusion: More robust methods applied to larger numbers of cells will be needed to define the role of somatic mutations.
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Distefano G, Baker A, Scott AJD, Webster GJ. Survey of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in the UK by the QA group on behalf of the UK SABR Consortium. Br J Radiol 2014; 87:20130681. [PMID: 24620840 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20130681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To ascertain the progress being made towards the implementation of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) treatment in the UK, to obtain details of current practice in centres with an active treatment programme and to assess the projected future provision. METHODS In August 2012, an online questionnaire was sent to all 65 UK radiotherapy institutions. The included questions covered the current number of patients being treated and the intended number of patients for each clinical site; immobilization and motion management methods; CT scanning protocols; target and organ-at-risk delineation; treatment planning; image-guidance and treatment protocols; and quality assurance methods. RESULTS 48/65 (74%) institutions responded by the end of November 2012, with 15 indicating an active SABR programme. A further four centres indicated that a SABR protocol had been established but was not yet in clinical use. 14 of the 29 remaining responses stated an intention to develop a SABR programme in the next 2 years. CONCLUSION The survey responses confirm that SABR provision in the UK is increasing and that this should be expected to continue in the next 2 years. A projection of the future uptake would suggest that by the end of 2014, UK SABR provision will be broadly in line with international practice.
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