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Baca C, Vickrey B, Vassar S, Cook A, Berg A. Injuries amongst Adolescents with Childhood-Onset Epilepsy Compared to Sibling Controls (S06.004). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.s06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Baca C, Vickrey B, Vassar S, Berg A. Quality of Life Outcomes in Adolescents with Childhood-Onset Epilepsy in Remission (IN5-2.004). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.in5-2.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Bhatia K, Shiels MS, Berg A, Engels EA. Sarcomas other than Kaposi's sarcoma in immunodeficiency. Infect Agent Cancer 2012. [PMCID: PMC3330078 DOI: 10.1186/1750-9378-7-s1-p23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Gagel DE, Berg A. Steuerung gegen Teuerung: Effektivität und Effizienz von Steuerungsgremien Psychiatrie (SGP) in Berlin. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2012. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1307307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Otto K, Berg A, Schnabelrauch M, Schneider G. Animal study for the development and validation of new tissue adhesives for the use in otorhinolaryngology. BIOMED ENG-BIOMED TE 2012. [DOI: 10.1515/bmt-2012-4301] [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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Foulds J, Veldheer S, Berg A. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs): views of aficionados and clinical/public health perspectives. Int J Clin Pract 2011; 65:1037-42. [PMID: 21801287 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2011.02751.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) have experienced a rapid growth in popularity but little is known about how they are used. AIM The aim of this study was to identify the e-cig products used by experienced e-cig users, their pattern of e-cig use and the impact on tobacco use. METHOD Face-to-face survey of 104 experienced e-cig users. RESULTS Of all the e-cig users, 78% had not used any tobacco in the prior 30 days. They had previously smoked an average of 25 cigarettes per day, and had tried to quit smoking an average of nine times before they started using e-cigs. Two-thirds had previously tried to quit smoking using an FDA-approved smoking cessation medication. The majority of the sample had used e-cigs daily for at least a year. Three quarters started using e-cigs with the intention of quitting smoking and almost all felt that the e-cig had helped them to succeed in quitting smoking. Two-thirds used e-cig liquid with a medium to high concentration of nicotine (13 mg +). Only 8% were using the most widely sold types of cigarette-sized e-cigs that are typically powered by a single 3.7 volt battery. Instead most used e-cigs designed to enable the atomizer to more consistently achieve a hotter more intense vapour. CONCLUSION Until we have more evidence on the safety and efficacy of e-cigs for smoking cessation, smokers should be advised to use proven treatments (e.g. counselling and FDA-approved medicines). However, for those who have successfully switched to e-cigs, the priority should be staying off cigarettes, rather than quitting e-cigs.
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Grini A, Hansen T, Berg A, Wargelius A, Fjelldal PG. The effect of water temperature on vertebral deformities and vaccine-induced abdominal lesions in Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L. JOURNAL OF FISH DISEASES 2011; 34:531-546. [PMID: 21623836 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2761.2011.01265.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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This study investigates the effects of water temperature (T) on vaccine-induced abdominal lesions (i.p. injection with oil-adjuvant vaccine) and vertebral deformities in Atlantic salmon. Quadruple groups of vaccinated (V) or unvaccinated (U) underyearling smolts were reared in tanks under four different temperature regimes for 6 weeks in fresh water (FW) followed by 6 weeks in sea water (SW). The four different T regimes were 10 °C FW-10 °C SW (10-10), 10 °C FW-16 °C SW (10-16), 16 °C FW-10 °C SW (16-10) and 16 °C FW-16 °C SW (16-16). After the temperature regimes were finished, the fish were group-tagged and transferred to a common sea cage for on-growth until harvest size. At termination, weight was significantly affected by both T and V, while lesion score and deformities were affected by T only. The weight difference between the largest and smallest U group was 20.3% (16-10 U: 2.4 kg, 10-16 U: 1.89 kg), while the largest difference between U and V fish within a T regime was 28.7% (16-16 U: 2.1 kg, 16-16 V: 1.5 kg). Fish from the 16-16, 16-10 and 10-16 regimes had a significant higher lesion score than those from the 10-10 regime. Fish from the 10-16 and 16-16 regimes displayed a significantly higher prevalence of vertebral deformities (palpation : 13-27%, radiology: 88-94%) than fish from the 10-10 and 16-10 regimes (palpation: 2-3%, radiology: 27-65%). Vertebra number 26 (located beneath the dorsal fin) was the most frequently affected vertebra in smolts, while vertebra number 43 (located above the anal fin) was most frequently affected in adults.
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Berg A, Hawthorne S, Hauser A. 488 Utilization of Checklists To Maintain Transplant Quality and Compliance. J Heart Lung Transplant 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2011.01.498] [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] Open
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Sehgal R, Berg A, Polinski J, Hegarty J, Kelly A, Lin Z, Poritz L, Koltun W. Correlation Of Gene Haplotypes With Complications After Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis. J Surg Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.11.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kwan P, Arzimanoglou A, Berg A, Brodie M, Hauser W, Mathern G, Moshé S, Perucca E, Wiebe S, French J. Definition der pharmakoresistenten Epilepsie: Konsensusvorschlag der ad hoc-Task Force der ILAE-Kommission für Therapeutische Strategien. AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1265943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Berg A, Frey I, Hamm M, Lagerstrøm D, Haas U, Fuchs R, Göhner W, Predel HG, Berg A. Patientenschulung im Bereich Adipositas: Das bewegungsorientierte M.O.B.I.L.I.S.-Konzept. BEWEGUNGSTHERAPIE UND GESUNDHEITSSPORT 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Berg A, Berkovic S, Brodie M, Buchhalter J, Cross J, van Emde Boas W, Engel Jr J, French J, Glauser T, Mathern G, Moshé S, Nordli D, Plouin P, Scheffer I. Revidierte Terminologie und Konzepte zur Einteilung von epileptischen Anfällen und Epilepsien: Bericht der Klassifikations- und Terminologiekommission der Internationalen Liga gegen Epilepsie, 2005–2009. AKTUELLE NEUROLOGIE 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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König D, Deibert P, Frey I, Berg jr A, Predel HG, Berg A. Was bringt die Lebensstilintervention für den adipösen Diabetiker? Ergebnisse zu M.O.B.I.L.I.S.-Teilnehmern mit Typ 2 Diabetes mellitus. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1253739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Poljac E, Berg A. Perception of the Plane of Regard. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/3.9.494] [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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Oppegaard KS, Lieng M, Berg A, Istre O, Qvigstad E, Nesheim BI. A combination of misoprostol and estradiol for preoperative cervical ripening in postmenopausal women: a randomised controlled trial. BJOG 2010; 117:53-61. [PMID: 20002369 PMCID: PMC2805871 DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the impact of 1000 microg of self-administered vaginal misoprostol versus self-administered vaginal placebo on preoperative cervical ripening after 2 weeks of pretreatment with estradiol vaginal tablets in postmenopausal women prior to day-care operative hysteroscopy. DESIGN Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled sequential trial. SETTING Norwegian university teaching hospital. POPULATION Sixty-seven postmenopausal women referred for day-care operative hysteroscopy. METHODS The women were randomised to receive either 1000 microg of self-administered vaginal misoprostol or self-administered vaginal placebo on the evening before day-care operative hysteroscopy. All women had administered a 25-microg vaginal estradiol tablet daily for 14 days prior to the operation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES PRIMARY OUTCOME preoperative cervical dilatation at hysteroscopy. SECONDARY OUTCOMES difference in dilatation at recruitment and before hysteroscopy, number of women who achieved a preoperative cervical dilatation of 5 mm or more, acceptability, complications and adverse effects. RESULTS The mean cervical dilatation was 5.7 mm (SD, 1.6 mm) in the misoprostol group and 4.7 mm (SD, 1.5 mm) in the placebo group, the mean difference in cervical dilatation being 1.0 mm (95% CI, 0.2-1.7 mm). Self-administered vaginal misoprostol of 1000 microg at home on the evening before day-care hysteroscopy is safe and highly acceptable, although a small proportion of women experienced lower abdominal pain. CONCLUSIONS One thousand micrograms of self-administered vaginal misoprostol, 12 hours prior to day-care hysteroscopy, after 14 days of pretreatment with vaginal estradiol, has a significant cervical ripening effect compared with placebo in postmenopausal women.
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Deibert P, König D, Becker G, Berg A. Sinnvoller Einsatz von Probiotika in Prävention und Therapie. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2010; 135:345-9. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1249168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mardones C, Von Baer D, Silva J, Ruff A, Gutierrez L, Berg A. Tribromophenol and pentachlorophenol uptake from sawdust to horticultural products. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2009; 26:1362-71. [DOI: 10.1080/02652030902821788] [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]
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Deibert P, König D, Kloock B, Groenefeld M, Berg A. Glycaemic and insulinaemic properties of some German honey varieties. Eur J Clin Nutr 2009; 64:762-4. [DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2009.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Simons LE, Gilleland J, Blount RL, Amaral S, Berg A, Mee LL. Multidimensional Adherence Classification System: initial development with adolescent transplant recipients. Pediatr Transplant 2009; 13:590-8. [PMID: 18992064 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-3046.2008.01038.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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As transplantation has progressively become a more viable option for children with life-threatening illness, ensuring that adolescents do not lose their new organ secondary to medication non-adherence is paramount. The first step to addressing non-adherence is adequate assessment of this construct. In this investigation, we introduce the MACS. The MACS includes self-report and drug assay levels. Self-report is a subjective measure with a low false-positive rate, but is vulnerable to social desirability. Drug assays are an objective measure of drug ingestion, but values suggestive of non-adherence may be influenced by medical complications and timing. The MACS builds on the strengths of both methods and attempts to contain their weaknesses. The sample in this study consisted of 82 adolescent solid organ transplant recipients. The non-adherence rate using the MACS in this sample was 61%. Initial data to support this system are promising. The occurrence of rejection episodes and mortality were significantly related to membership in the Genuinely Non-adherent category. Beyond providing initial support for the MACS, we discuss the clinical implications of this adherence classification system.
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Granström L, Hammarström M, Hjertberg R, Moberger B, Berg A, Nordlander E. Expectant management in nulliparous term pregnant women with premature rupture of membranes and an unripe cervix. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/01443619509009162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Kottschade LA, Sloan JA, Mazurczak MA, Johnson DB, Murphy B, Rowland KM, Smith DA, Berg A, Stella PJ, Loprinzi CL. The use of vitamin E for prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A phase III double-blind, placebo controlled study—N05C3 1. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.9532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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9532 Background: Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) continues to be a substantial problem for many cancer patients (pts). Pursuant to promising appearing pilot data, the current study evaluated the use of vitamin E for the prevention of CIPN. Methods: A phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study was conducted in pts undergoing therapy with neurotoxic chemotherapy, utilizing twice daily dosing of vitamin E (400mg)/placebo. The primary endpoint was the incidence of grade 2+ sensory neuropathy (SN) toxicity (CTCAE v 3.0) in each treatment arm, analyzed by Chi-square testing. Major eligibility criteria included: planned curative intent adjuvant chemotherapy with neurotoxic chemotherapy, ≥ 18 years of age, ECOG PS of ≤2, no existing peripheral neuropathy or coronary artery disease, no prior treatment with neurotoxic chemotherapy, and no concurrent treatment with neuropathic or opioid pain medication. Planned sample size was 100 patients per arm, to provide 80% power to detect a difference in incidence of grade 2+ SN toxicity from 25% in the placebo group to 10% in the vitamin E group. Results: Two-hundred seven pts were enrolled between 12/01/2006 and 12/14/2007. Cytotoxic agents included taxanes (109), cisplatin (8), carboplatin (2), oxaliplatin (50) or combination (20). Eleven pts canceled prior to starting treatment and there were 7 ineligible pts on study. Thus there were 189 evaluable pts included in the current analysis. In this analysis, there was no difference in the incidence of grade 2+ SN between the 2 arms (vitamin E- 34% [95% CI- 25.0–44.8%] placebo- 29% [20.1–39.4%]; P=0.43). There, likewise, were no significant differences between treatment arms for time to onset of neuropathy (P= 0.72), for chemotherapy dose reductions due to neuropathy (P= 0.21) or patient questionnaire reported neuropathy symptoms. The treatment was well tolerated overall. Conclusions: Vitamin E did not appear to reduce the incidence of sensory neuropathy in the studied group of patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy but it appeared to be well tolerated. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Berg A, Dahl AA, Bruland ØS, Bjøro T, Aanensen MS, Fosså SD. Definitive radiotherapy with adjuvant long-term antiandrogen treatment for locally advanced prostate cancer: health-related quality of life and hormonal changes. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2009; 12:269-76. [DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2009.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Berg A, Rooyackers O, Wernerman J. Glutamine Supplementation in ICU Patients. Intensive Care Med 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-92278-2_65] [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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Heiss C, Kraus R, Peters F, Henn W, Schnabelrauch M, Berg A, Pautzsch T, Weisser J, Schnettler R. Development of a bioresorbable self-hardening bone adhesive based on a composite consisting of polylactide methacrylates and β-tricalcium phosphate. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2008; 90:55-66. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Berg A, Hubbuch J. Entwicklung einer automatisierten Hochdurchsatzscreeningmethode zur Optimierung von Rückfaltungsprozessen. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750751] [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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