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Bramwell VHC, Pritchard KI, Tu D, Tonkin K, Vachhrajani H, Vandenberg TA, Robert J, Arnold A, O'Reilly SE, Graham B, Shepherd L. A randomized placebo-controlled study of tamoxifen after adjuvant chemotherapy in premenopausal women with early breast cancer (National Cancer Institute of Canada--Clinical Trials Group Trial, MA.12). Ann Oncol 2009; 21:283-290. [PMID: 19628570 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdp326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In the early 1990s, the role of adjuvant tamoxifen in premenopausal women with early breast cancer (EBC) was not established. Similarly, optimum timing relative to adjuvant chemotherapy and efficacy of tamoxifen in hormone receptor-negative tumors were unclear. PATIENTS AND METHODS Premenopausal women with EBC, any hormone receptor status, after surgery received standard adjuvant chemotherapy [doxorubicin (adriamycin)/cyclophosphamide, cyclophosphamide/methotrexate/5-fluorouracil, or cyclophosphamide/epirubicin/5-fluorouracil] followed by randomization to tamoxifen or placebo for 5 years. Outcomes were overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS), toxicity, and compliance with therapy. RESULTS Median follow-up for 672 women was 9.7 years. Multivariate analysis showed improved DFS [78.2% versus 71.3% at 5 years; hazard ratio (HR) 0.77; P = 0.056] and a trend for improved OS (86.6% versus 82.1% at 5 years; HR 0.78; P = 0.12). There was no evidence of greater benefit for the receptor-positive subgroup. Compliance with treatment was suboptimal in both arms, with 103 (31%) women on tamoxifen and 70 (21%) on placebo-stopping therapy early because of toxicity, refusal, or other choices. CONCLUSIONS Adjuvant tamoxifen, given after chemotherapy to premenopausal women with EBC, improved 5-year DFS. Poor compliance may have reduced treatment efficacy.
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Denison FC, Norrie G, Graham B, Lynch J, Harper N, Reynolds RM. Increased maternal BMI is associated with an increased risk of minor complications during pregnancy with consequent cost implications. BJOG 2009; 116:1467-72. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2009.02222.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Vincent MD, Butts C, Seymour L, Ding K, Graham B, Twumasi-Ankrah P, Gandara D, Schiller J, Green M, Shepherd F. Updated survival analysis of JBR.10: A randomized phase III trial of vinorelbine/cisplatin versus observation in completely resected stage IB and II non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.7501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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7501 Background: JBR.10 was one of a number of phase III trials that established adjuvant cisplatin based chemotherapy as a recommended treatment in completely resected NSCLC . Long-term follow-up of these trials is important to document persistent benefit and potential late toxicities of adjuvant therapy. We report the updated survival data for JBR.10 with more than 9 years median follow up. Methods: Patients with completely resected stage IB (T2N0) or II (T1–2N1) NSCLC were randomized to receive 4 cycles of vinorelbine/cisplatin or observation.. Kaplan-Meier curves were generated for overall (OS) and disease specific survival (DSS). Log-rank test was used to compare survival distribution and to test cause specific hazard. For the competing risk analysis, the Gray test was used to test the difference in cause specific incidences. All efficacy analyses were done on an ITT basis. Results: 482 patients were randomized. Data cut-off for this update was July 2008. Median follow-up is 9.3 years (3.2–13.8 y). 12 patients were lost to follow up, a median 4.9 years from randomization (1.5–12 years). 271 deaths have occurred, 73% due to lung cancer or its treatment. Survival analysis continues to show a benefit for chemotherapy: HR .78 (CI .61-.99, p=.04). The benefit appears to be confined to N1 patients: median OS 6.8 y versus 3.6 y, HR .68 (CI .5-.92, p=.01). N0 patients did not appear to benefit: HR 1.03 (CI .7–1.52, p=.87). Chemotherapy significantly prolonged DSS, HR.73 (CI .55-.97, p=.03) Competing risk analysis showed observation to be associated with significantly higher risk of death from lung cancer (p=.02) with no difference in incidences of death from other causes between arms (p=.62). Conclusions: Prolonged follow-up of patients in the JBR.10 trial continues to show a benefit in survival for adjuvant chemotherapy. This benefit appears to be confined to N1 patients. There was no increase in death from other causes in the chemotherapy arm. [Table: see text]
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Lyons J, Graham B, Curry J, Reule M, Smyth T, Fazal L, Williams B, Yule M, Squires M, Thompson N. 147 POSTER AT13387, a fragment derived clinical candidate is active in lung and melanoma models. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)72079-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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James M, Graham B. Derek Conrad James. West J Med 2008. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.a768] [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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Brauer CA, Graham B. The surgical treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome: a decision analysis. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2007; 32:654-62. [PMID: 17993427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhse.2007.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2005] [Revised: 06/28/2007] [Accepted: 07/03/2007] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The objective of our study was to use decision analysis to compare four common surgical treatments for cubital tunnel syndrome: simple decompression of the cubital tunnel, medial epicondylectomy, anterior subcutaneous transposition and anterior submuscular transposition. The variables used for this decision analysis model were based on data from the literature. Extensive sensitivity analyses were carried out to test the impact of the values given to these variables on the outcome of the model. The highest expected utility, 0.973, was associated with simple decompression. The expected utility was 0.969 for subcutaneous transposition and 0.965 for submuscular transposition. Medial epicondylectomy had the lowest expected utility at 0.961. Simple decompression remained the preferred strategy in extensive one-way sensitivity analyses.
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Mullaney PJ, Becker E, Graham B, Ghazarian D, Riddell RH, Salonen DC. Benign hidradenoma: magnetic resonance and ultrasound features of two cases. Skeletal Radiol 2007; 36:1185-90. [PMID: 17624528 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-007-0348-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2007] [Revised: 05/23/2007] [Accepted: 06/04/2007] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Tumors of sweat gland origin are rare in the hand but should be considered in the differential diagnosis when certain imaging features are present. We present a case of nodular hidradenoma of the hand, with previously unreported magnetic resonance imaging features, and a further case in the thigh, both with ultrasound and histopathological correlation. The imaging literature of this tumor is reviewed, and its significance is discussed with respect to the current understanding of its malignant potential.
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Bezjak A, Lee CW, Ding K, Winton T, Brundage M, Graham B, Whitehead M, Seymour L, Shepherd FA. Quality of life (QOL) impact of adjuvant chemotherapy for early stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Final analysis of JBR.10 randomized trial. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.7585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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7585 Background: Adjuvant chemotherapy for early stage NSCLC is now standard of care, but its impact on QOL is not known. We report the final QOL analysis of JBR.10, a North American intergroup randomized trial of adjuvant cisplatin/vinorelbine compared to observation in patients (pts) with completely resected stage IB/II NSCLC (n=482). Methods: QOL, a secondary endpoint of JBR.10, was assessed using the EORTC QLQ-C30 and a trial-specific checklist at baseline, weeks 5 and 9 for those on chemotherapy, and at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 months of follow up. A 10-point change in QOL scores from baseline was considered clinically significant. Results: QOL assessment was not mandatory for all pts; 186/242 (76.9%) pts randomized to chemotherapy completed the baseline QOL assessment, compared to 173/240 (72.1%) pts on the observation arm. The overall survival of pts contributing QOL data, and the effect of adjuvant chemotherapy, was not different from the entire study population. Baseline QOL in the two study arms was comparable, with low global QOL scores and a significant symptom burden, especially pain and fatigue, following thoracotomy. A significantly greater proportion of chemotherapy pts experienced worsening symptoms including fatigue (p=0.02), appetite, hair loss, nausea and vomiting. At 6 months, a higher proportion of pts on the observation arm reported improved QOL in the global (p = 0.002), physical (p=0.02) and functional domains, compared to pts on the chemotherapy arm. However, by the 9 month time-point, global QOL of patients on chemotherapy was comparable to QOL of patients on observation, as were the five functional domains. Numbness (change scores: 22 vs 6, p<0.01) and pins & needles in fingers/toes (change scores: 21 vs 5, p<0.01) were the only symptoms that persisted, up to 24 months. Conclusion: Patients on adjuvant chemotherapy experience an initial slower recovery of QOL after thoracotomy, but following completion of treatment reach levels comparable to patients treated with surgery alone, in most aspects of QOL. [Table: see text]
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Bramwell VH, Pritchard KI, Tu D, Tonkin K, Vachhrajani H, Robert J, Arnold A, Vandenberg T, Graham B, Shepherd L. Tamoxifen (T) compared to placebo (P), after adjuvant chemotherapy (CT), in premenopausal women with early breast cancer (EBC): Interim results of NCIC-CTG MA.12. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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547 Background: In the early 1990’s, the role of adjuvant T in premenopausal women with EBC had not been clearly established. The efficacy of adjuvant T in hormone receptor (H) negative EBC was unclear. Methods: Eligible premenopausal women with node (N) +ve/high risk N -ve EBC, any H status, post surgery, received standard adjuvant CT (AC ×4, CMF ×6, CEF x6) then were randomized to T (20 mg/day) or P for 5 yrs. Overall survival (OS), disease-free survival (DFS) and toxicity/compliance were evaluated. Original sample size was 800 pts but based on slow accrual was reduced to 660. Mortality rate is lower than anticipated, and Data Safety Monitoring Committee approved reporting results after second interim analysis (152 deaths). Results: 1993–2000, 672 women randomized, median follow-up 8.4 yrs. For T vs P, 5 yr OS 87% vs 82% [Hazard Ratio HR 0.81 (95% CI 0.58–1.12), p = 0.19] and 5 yr DFS 78% vs 71% [HR 0.79 (95% CI 0.61–1.03), p = 0.09]. HR for OS (0.87 vs 0.78, p = 0.71) and DFS (0.79 vs 0.77, p = 0.87) were not significantly different for H +ve and H -ve tumors respectively. Compliance with T/P was suboptimal, 29% women stopping treatment within 2 yrs, and only 53% completing 5 yrs. Conclusions: Current results show only a trend towards improved DFS for premenopausal women with EBC who receive T after adjuvant CT. Other studies of similar design have shown improved DFS, but not OS, and meta-analysis may be more informative. Issues affecting results (slow accrual, improved outcomes for EBC, poor compliance, additional therapies) will be discussed. [Table: see text] [Table: see text]
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Davidson P, Halcomb E, Hickman L, Phillips J, Graham B. Beyond the rhetoric: what do we mean by a 'model of care'? AUST J ADV NURS 2006; 23:47-55. [PMID: 16568879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Contemporary health care systems are constantly challenged to revise traditional methods of health care delivery. These challenges are multifaceted and stem from: (1) novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments; (2) changes in consumer demands and expectations; (3) fiscal and resource constraints; (4) changes in societal demographics in particular the ageing of society; (5) an increasing burden of chronic disease; (6) documentation of limitations in traditional health care delivery; (7) increased emphasis on transparency, accountability, evidence-based practice (EBP) and clinical governance structures; and (8) the increasing cultural diversity of the community. These challenges provoke discussion of potential alternative models of care, with scant reference to defining what constitutes a model of care. AIM This paper aims to define what is meant by the term 'model of care' and document the pragmatic systems and processes necessary to develop, plan, implement and evaluate novel models of care delivery. METHODS Searches of electronic databases, the reference lists of published materials, policy documents and the Internet were conducted using key words including 'model*', 'framework*', 'models, theoretical' and 'nursing models, theoretical'. The collated material was then analysed and synthesised into this review. RESULTS This review determined that in addition to key conceptual and theoretical perspectives, quality improvement theory (eg. collaborative methodology), project management methods and change management theory inform both pragmatic and conceptual elements of a model of care. Crucial elements in changing health care delivery through the development of innovative models of care include the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and assessment of the sustainability of the new model. Regardless of whether change in health care delivery is attempted on a micro basis (eg. ward level) or macro basis (eg. national or state system) in order to achieve sustainable, effective and efficient changes a well-planned, systematic process is essential.
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Oxlade O, Vaca J, Romero E, Schwartzman K, Graham B, Hernandez L, Tannenbaum T, Menzies D. The long-term health and economic benefits of DOTS implementation in Ecuador. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2006; 97:14-9. [PMID: 16512320 PMCID: PMC6976271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2005] [Accepted: 11/23/2005] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Between April 2001 and March 2004, the Directly Observed Therapy-Short course (DOTS) program was successfully implemented by the National Tuberculosis control program, with assistance from the Canadian Lung Association, in three provinces of Ecuador, where 52% of the population of the country reside. METHODS Markov modelling was used to project TB-related morbidity, mortality and costs if the former TB control program (status quo) had continued or if the newly expanded DOTS program is maintained over 20 years. Extensive sensitivity analyses were used to determine the effect on projected outcomes of varying key assumptions. RESULTS If DOTS is maintained over the next 20 years, we predict that 18,760 cases and 15,812 TB-related deaths will be prevented, resulting in societal savings of dollars 203 million and government savings of dollars 7.1 million (all costs in dollars US). These findings were robust in extensive sensitivity analyses. Given the initial investment of dollars 3 million for DOTS implementation, this would mean a cost of dollars 190 per life saved. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of DOTS could yield very substantial public health and economic benefits for Ecuador. These results demonstrate the benefits from Canadian government support for DOTS implementation in low- and middle-income countries.
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Gauthier I, Ding K, Winton T, Shepherd F, Livingston R, Johnson DH, Rigas JR, Whitehead M, Graham B, Seymour L. Impact of hemoglobin (Hb) on outcomes of adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) with cisplatin/vinorelbine in patients (pts) with completely resected non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in JBR.10. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.7200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Vaca J, Peralta H, Gresely L, Cordova R, Kuffo D, Romero E, Tannenbaum TN, Houston S, Graham B, Hernandez L, Menzies D. DOTS implementation in a middle-income country: development and evaluation of a novel approach. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2005; 9:521-7. [PMID: 15875923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND DOTS is widely accepted as the most cost-effective strategy for tuberculosis (TB) control. However, there is little published information regarding methods for implementation in middle-income countries. METHODS Over 3 years, the Canadian Lung Association assisted the Ecuadorian TB programme to implement DOTS for over half the nation's total population. A multilevel strategy developed by a team of Ecuadorian health professionals provided initial, in-service, replica and reinforcement training at the local level, and training at national level for specialist physicians, specialist societies and medical schools. Evaluation was based on international guidelines for case finding, treatment and laboratory quality control, and costs of all implementation activities. RESULTS By January 2004, DOTS training had been provided to 1954 health professionals and 199 smear microscopy technicians, and DOTS was implemented in all 496 health facilities. Case detection activities at the local level increased substantially. Cure and treatment completion improved to 83% of new cases. Overall concordance of laboratory quality control readings was 98.7%. The total cost of DOTS implementation was US dollar 3 049 585. CONCLUSIONS To achieve international targets for TB control, DOTS implementation in a middle-income country required intensive training at the local level and at multiple other levels.
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Subtle cavus foot deformity is ubiquitous, yet it continues to be commonly missed. Simple physical examination maneuvers can provide information that allows well-planned nonoperative care and selection of operative procedures to correct the underlying cause as well as presenting pathology.
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Subtle cavus foot deformity is ubiquitous, yet it continues to be commonly missed. Simple physical examination maneuvers can provide information that allows well-planned nonoperative care and selection of operative procedures to correct the underlying cause as well as presenting pathology.
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Critchley HOD, Warner P, Lee AJ, Brechin S, Guise J, Graham B. Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding: comparison of three outpatient procedures within cohorts defined by age and menopausal status. Health Technol Assess 2004; 8:iii-iv, 1-139. [PMID: 15361316 DOI: 10.3310/hta8340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare three outpatient methods of endometrial evaluation in terms of performance, patient acceptability and cost-effectiveness. DESIGN Pragmatic unblinded trial randomised separately within three groups determined by risk of endometrial cancer. SETTING The gynaecology outpatient clinic of a large city hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. PARTICIPANTS Women referred for investigation and management of abnormal bleeding between January 1999 and May 2001. INTERVENTIONS Investigations were: blind biopsy alone, hysteroscopy with biopsy, ultrasound evaluation including transvaginal ultrasound, and, in the low-risk group, the option of no investigation. Within this design, two devices for obtaining endometrial biopsy were compared, the Pipelle sampler and the Tao brush. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Successful (informative) completion of the investigation, acceptability of the investigation method to women, women's satisfaction with clinic care in the short term and at 10 months and 2 years of follow-up, and cost-effectiveness to the end of investigation. RESULTS Minor adverse events (e.g. shock, patient distress) did not occur for ultrasound, but occurred in 16% and 10% of women for hysteroscopy and biopsy procedures respectively. Pipelle biopsy provided an acceptable endometrial sample for 79% of moderate-risk women, but only 43% of high-risk women. The Tao brush gave similar performance in moderate-risk women (77%), but was more successful than the Pipelle sampler in postmenopausal (high-risk) women (72%). There were significantly more successful visualizations for ultrasound than for hysteroscopy in both the low-risk and the moderate-risk group, and a similar but non-significant trend in the high-risk group. Ultrasound was significantly better than hysteroscopy at detecting fibroids, but hysteroscopy significantly better for polyps. At the 10-month follow-up, high-risk women who had been investigated by hysteroscopy (with biopsy) had the most positive views of their clinic experience, but this effect had largely disappeared by 24 months. In the moderate-risk group, the subgroup randomised to biopsy alone gave the most negative responses about their clinic experience and health now. Women wishing they had more investigation comprised 22% of moderate-risk women and 38% of low-risk women, but only 14% of postmenopausal women. At follow-up the moderate-risk women (with menstrual bleeding problems), compared with postmenopausal women, had much worse ratings for clinic experience and health now. Resource use tended to be higher in the moderate- and low-risk women. There was minimal difference in cost-effectiveness between investigation options in the high-risk group, with the option involving hysteroscopy being marginally better than ultrasound. The most cost-effective investigation in the moderate-risk group was biopsy alone and in the low-risk group ultrasound. CONCLUSIONS Decision-making about investigation would be clarified if postmenopausal women were studied separately from premenopausal women with menstrual bleeding problems. For postmenopausal women exclusion of cancer is a main objective, so once investigation has been completed discharge follows, but in the woman with abnormal menstrual bleeding, even if serious pathology is excluded, the original presenting symptoms require management. About 60% of premenopausal women with abnormal bleeding reported that their symptoms were not 'much improved' at 10 months. Research is needed to understand this phenomenon, and to explore ways to integrate patient factors into optimising evaluation and treatment. The significance of benign pathologies in this group also requires clarification. Given the relatively small differences observed in cost-effectiveness, there is justification for allowing other issues (such as clinician preferences and women's perspectives) to influence decisions as to the investigation method. There is scope to make better use of patient factors to inform decisions as to the most efficient and acceptable method of investigation for an individual woman. Additional analyses, using data available as a result of this study, will contribute to this agenda.
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Goetz AR, Graham B. Air transport globalization, liberalization and sustainability: post-2001 policy dynamics in the United States and Europe. JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY 2004; 12:265-276. [PMID: 32288369 PMCID: PMC7125701 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2004.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Against a context of international crisis in the air transport industry, this paper examines the implications of the ways in which strategies developed by key air transport stakeholders, as well as the contemporary dynamics of the globalized, liberalized market place, impact directly on sustainability issues. More specifically, the paper has two objectives. First, it discusses the policy ramifications of the interrelationships between the concepts of globalization, liberalization, and sustainability within the air transport industry. Second, the paper explores the import of these interrelationships as they interconnect with stakeholder strategies in the differing geopolitical contexts of the US and EU. Particular attention is given to airline network and frequency strategies. The paper concludes that while the financial sustainability of the airline industry is the overwhelming concern today, if this is essentially the short-term crisis that the airline industry claims it to be, the longer-term predictions of air transport growth will again bring environmental sustainability issues to the fore.
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Birch R, Kalman L, Holt L, Graham B, Wheeler B, Schwartzberg L. Randomized phase IIb trial comparing two schedules of docetaxel (D) plus estramustine (E) for metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.4622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Fanning A, Billo N, Tannenbaum T, Phypers M, Little C, Graham B, Mill J. Stop TB-Halte à la Tuberculose-Canada: engaging industrialised nations in the challenge to meet global targets. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2004; 8:147-50. [PMID: 14974758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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The Stop TB Partnership has engaged the 22 high-burden countries in a drive toward the goal of finding 70% of cases and curing 85% by 2005. Traditional partners, aid agencies and governments of industrialised nations have joined the Partnership, but the broader range of civil society remains outside the discourse, risking disinterest on the part of the donor community. Stop TB-Halte à la Tuberculose-Canada was organised to engage new partners to support the Canadian government's commitment to the goal of reducing poverty and diseases of poverty, including tuberculosis, by 50% by 2010. The successes and challenges are explored, and the possibility raised that having a Stop TB movement in every country will ensure that support is sustained and goals of global tuberculosis control reached.
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Levin Z, Teller A, Ganor E, Graham B, Andreae MO, Maenhaut W, Falkovich AH, Rudich Y. Role of aerosol size and composition in nucleation scavenging within clouds in a shallow cold front. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2003. [DOI: 10.1029/2003jd003647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Brown GH, Graham B, Vittum PW, Weissberger A. Azomethine Dyes. I. Color and Constitution of Pyrazolone Azomethine Dyes. J Am Chem Soc 2002. [DOI: 10.1021/ja01147a011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zarkowski P, Graham B. A four-year curriculum in professional ethics and law for dental students. THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF DENTISTS 2002; 68:22-6. [PMID: 11764636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The four-year sequence of ethics courses at the School of Dentistry, University of Detroit Mercy is described in this article. A course blending lectures and small group discussion is taught each year, focusing on the issues facing students relevant to the students' stage of professional development. The sequence concludes with an Ethics Round in which students present a personal patient-based ethics case.
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Warden A, Graham B, Hearn MT, Spiccia L. Synthesis of novel derivatives of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane. Org Lett 2001; 3:2855-8. [PMID: 11529774 DOI: 10.1021/ol016291d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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[structure: see text]. The coordination environment of 1,4,7-triazacyclononane can be adapted, through sequential functionalization of two secondary amines, to generate ligands applicable in biomimetic studies. Two "amino acids" and an amino derivative have been prepared from 1,4,7-triazatricyclo[5.2.1.0(4,10)]decane. This synthon allows efficient attachment of one functional group to the macrocyclic ring, forming a monoamidinium salt. Hydrolysis generates a formyl derivative, which was further functionalized at the secondary amine and hydrolyzed in strong acid to generate ligands 1-3.
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Capparelli EV, Sullivan JL, Mofenson L, Smith E, Graham B, Britto P, Becker MI, Holland D, Connor JD, Luzuriaga K. Pharmacokinetics of nelfinavir in human immunodeficiency virus-infected infants. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2001; 20:746-51. [PMID: 11734735 DOI: 10.1097/00006454-200108000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nelfinavir dosed at approximately 20 to 30 mg/kg three times a day (TID) in older children provides exposure similar to 750 mg TID in adults. However, the pharmacokinetics (PK) of nelfinavir in infants who are < 2 years of age is not well-described. The objective of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics of nelfinavir in infants < 2 years of age. METHODS Nelfinavir concentrations were evaluated in 22 HIV-infected infants between 15 days and 2 years of age receiving nelfinavir as part of Pediatric ACTG Study 356. Nelfinavir therapy was initiated at approximately 25 mg/kg TID (n = 18) or approximately 55 mg/kg twice a day (n = 4) and given in combination with nevirapine, stavudine and lamivudine. PK samples were obtained predose and 1.5 and 4 h postdose at approximately 6-month intervals. Eight infants (all < or = 3 months of age) also had intensive PK samples collected at Week 1. RESULTS The median apparent clearance in the infants with intensive pharmacokinetic sampling was 2.7 liters/h/kg (range, 1.8 to > or = 10) and was similar between twice a day and TID dosing cohorts. Overall nelfinavir concentrations at all collection times were lower in these infants than previously reported in older pediatric patients. CONCLUSIONS Nelfinavir concentrations in infants are highly variable and lower than those seen in adult or older pediatric populations receiving labeled dosing. Therefore it is necessary to further evaluate nelfinavir safety, effectiveness and pharmacokinetics at higher doses than used among other pediatric populations.
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Graham B, Detsky AS. The application of decision analysis to the surgical treatment of early osteoarthritis of the wrist. THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY. BRITISH VOLUME 2001; 83:650-4. [PMID: 11476298 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.83b5.11120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Osteoarthritis of the wrist is a complication of a number of common traumatic conditions. Arthrodesis of the radiocarpal joint, proximal row carpectomy and excision of the scaphoid, combined with midcarpal arthrodesis, have all been reported as surgical options. There have been no randomised studies comparing these procedures, and the feasibility of conducting this type of trial is limited. We used decision analysis to compare the three surgical techniques. The variables for the model used were based principally on data from the literature. Extensive sensitivity analyses were carried out to test the impact of the values given to these variables on the outcome of the model. The model indicated that the preferred treatment is proximal row carpectomy. Decision analysis allows a comparison between alternative treatments, when evidence from a randomised trial is lacking or unobtainable. The decision-analysis model may also provide insight into aspects of a problem which would be difficult, or impossible, to evaluate by a cohort study.
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