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Gulam M, Gardner S, Zhao B, Snyder K, Song K, Li H, Kearns W, Gordon J, Wen N, Chetty I. SU-F-BRE-10: Methods to Simulate and Measure the Attenuation for Modeling a Couch Top with Rails for FFF Treatment Delivery On the Varian Edge Linac. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4889048] [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] Open
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Kumarasiri A, Liu C, Chetvertkov M, Gordon J, Siddiqui F, Chetty I, Kim J. SU-E-J-154: Deformable Image Registration Based Delivered Dose Estimation for Head and Neck Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888207] [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] Open
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Gardner S, Gulam M, Song K, Li H, Huang Y, Zhao B, Qin Y, Snyder K, Kim J, Gordon J, Chetty I, Wen N. SU-E-T-406: Use of TrueBeam Developer Mode and API to Increase the Efficiency and Accuracy of Commissioning Measurements for the Varian EDGE Stereotactic Linac. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Zhong H, Gordon J, Chetty I. TH-E-BRF-06: Kinetic Modeling of Tumor Response to Fractionated Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4889670] [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] Open
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Chetvertkov M, Kim J, Siddiqui F, Kumarasiri A, Chetty I, Gordon J. SU-C-BRF-03: PCA Modeling of Anatomical Changes During Head and Neck Radiation Therapy. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4889723] [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] Open
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Adamson E, Gordon J, Johnson K, Fain S. SU-E-QI-11: Measurement of Renal Pyruvate-To-Lactate Exchange with Hyperpolarized 13C MRI. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Song K, Kim J, Wen N, Li H, Snyder K, Zhong H, Gordon J, Chetty I. SU-E-J-147: Quantitative Analysis of 2.5 MV Portal Imaging Performance Compared to KV and 6MV Portal Imaging On the Novel Edge LINAC. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Amro H, Chetty I, Gordon J, Wen N. SU-E-J-257: Image Artifacts Caused by Implanted Calypso Beacons in MRI Studies. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Liu C, Kumarasiri A, Chetvertkov M, Gordon J, Chetty I, Siddiqui F, Kim J. SU-E-J-145: Geometric Uncertainty in CBCT Extrapolation for Head and Neck Adaptive Radiotherapy. Med Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4888198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Khuu SK, Gordon J, Balcomb K, Kim J. The perception of three-dimensional cast-shadow structure is dependent on visual awareness. J Vis 2014; 14:25. [DOI: 10.1167/14.3.25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Mateer E, DiMattina M, Gordon J, Rosado C, Payson M. Natural cycle IVF pregnancies in patients with very low serum AMH. Fertil Steril 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2013.07.432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Gui W, Zemon V, Gordon J, Hu G, Huang J. Assessment of Neural Mechanisms in Central Visual Function: A Visual Evoked Potential Study in Observers with and without Age-Related Macular Degeneration. J Vis 2013. [DOI: 10.1167/13.9.39] [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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Morrison ML, Sands AJ, McCusker CG, McKeown PP, McMahon M, Gordon J, Grant B, Craig BG, Casey FA. Exercise training improves activity in adolescents with congenital heart disease. Heart 2013; 99:1122-8. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2013-303849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Xu H, Vile D, Sharma M, Gordon J, Siebers J. TU-E-141-02: Coverage-Based Treatment Planning to Accommodate Deformable Organ Variations in Prostate Cancer Treatment. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815430] [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] Open
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Gulam M, Gopal A, Chin K, Kim J, Orfali A, Gordon J, Chetty I, Nurushev T. SU-E-T-386: Does the Couch Need to Be Included for Accurate IMRT Planning? Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814820] [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] Open
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Chen D, Kim J, Gordon J, Chetty I. SU-E-T-185: Time-Dependent Calibration Correction for EBT Film Dosimetry. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814620] [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] Open
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Li H, Kim J, Gordon J, Jin J, Huang Y, Chin K, Wen N, Chetty I, Ryu S. SU-E-T-416: Targeting Accuracy of a TrueBeam System for Multi-Lesion Cranial Radiosurgery with Single Isocenter. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814850] [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] Open
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Bednarz B, Gordon J, Fain S, Bouchlaka M, Capitini C. SU-E-CAMPUS-J-01: Monitoring of 19F-Labeled Immune Cell Trafficking During Radiotherapy Using MRI. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815173] [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] Open
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For more than two decades rudimentary versions of the fixed sample and sequential search strategies have provided the primary theoretical foundation for the study of mate choice decisions by searchers. The theory that surrounds these models has expanded markedly over this time period. In this paper, we review and extend results derived from these models, with a focus on the empirical analysis of searcher behavior. The basic models are impractical for empirical purposes because they rely on the assumption that searchers—and, for applied purposes, researchers—assess prospective mates based on their quality, the fitness consequences of mate choice decisions. Here we expound versions of the models that are more empirically useful, reformulated to reflect decisions based on male phenotypic characters. For some organisms, it may be possible to use preference functions to derive predictions from the reformulated models and thereby avoid difficulties associated with the measurement of male quality per se. But predictions derived from the two models are difficult to differentiate empirically, regardless of how the models are formulated. Here we develop ideas that illustrate how this goal might be accomplished. In addition, we clarify how the variability of male quality should be evaluated and we extend what is known about how this variability influences searcher behavior under each model. More general difficulties associated with the empirical study of mate choice decisions by searchers are also discussed.
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Rinaldi I, Brons S, Gordon J, Panse R, Voss B, Jäkel O, Parodi K. Experimental characterization of a prototype detector system for carbon ion radiography and tomography. Phys Med Biol 2013. [PMID: 23296259 DOI: 10.1088/0031‐9155/58/3/413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Ion beams exhibit a finite range and an inverted depth-dose profile, the Bragg peak. These favorable physical properties allow excellent tumor-dose conformality. However, they introduce sensitivity to range uncertainties. Although these uncertainties are typically taken into account in treatment planning, delivery of the intended dose to the patient has to be ensured daily to prevent underdosage of the tumor or overdosage of surrounding critical structures. Thus, imaging techniques play an increasingly important role for treatment planning and in situ monitoring in ion beam therapy. At the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy (HIT) center, a prototype detector system based on a stack of 61 ionization chambers has been assembled for the purpose of radiographic and tomographic imaging of transmitted energetic ions. Its applicability to ion-based transmission imaging was investigated experimentally. An extensive characterization of the set-up in terms of beam parameters and settings of the read-out electronics was performed. Overall, the findings of this work support the potential of an efficient experimental set-up as the range telescope equipped with high sensitivity and fast electronics to perform heavy ion radiography and tomography at HIT.
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Colling D, Britton D, Gordon J, Lloyd S, Doyle A, Gronbech P, Coles J, Sansum A, Patrick G, Jones R, Middleton R, Kelsey D, Cass A, Geddes N, Clark P, Barnby L. Processing LHC data in the UK. PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS. SERIES A, MATHEMATICAL, PHYSICAL, AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES 2013; 371:20120094. [PMID: 23230163 PMCID: PMC3538294 DOI: 10.1098/rsta.2012.0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is one of the greatest scientific endeavours to date. The construction of the collider itself and the experiments that collect data from it represent a huge investment, both financially and in terms of human effort, in our hope to understand the way the Universe works at a deeper level. Yet the volumes of data produced are so large that they cannot be analysed at any single computing centre. Instead, the experiments have all adopted distributed computing models based on the LHC Computing Grid. Without the correct functioning of this grid infrastructure the experiments would not be able to understand the data that they have collected. Within the UK, the Grid infrastructure needed by the experiments is provided by the GridPP project. We report on the operations, performance and contributions made to the experiments by the GridPP project during the years of 2010 and 2011--the first two significant years of the running of the LHC.
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Rinaldi I, Brons S, Gordon J, Panse R, Voss B, Jäkel O, Parodi K. Experimental characterization of a prototype detector system for carbon ion radiography and tomography. Phys Med Biol 2013; 58:413-27. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/58/3/413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Stea B, Schindler R, Joffe L, Hamilton R, Lutz W, Gordon J, Georgiev G, Senner G, Marstellar L. Minimally Invasive Retrobulbar Episcleral Brachytherapy for Treatment of Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration: Preliminary Results of a Feasibility Study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Raj G, Gordon J, Logan T, Hall D, Deluca A, Giordano A, Khalili K. Characterization of glioma-cells derived from human polyomavirus-induced brain-tumors in hamsters. Int J Oncol 2012; 7:801-8. [PMID: 21552907 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.7.4.801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Intracerebral injection of human polyomavirus, JCV, into neonatal hamsters causes tumors of,glial origin. HJC is an established cell Line derived from a JCV-induced mixed hamster brain tumor with astrocytic and ependymal components. Flow cytometric and immunohistochemical analysis of HJC suggests that it is comprised of a mixed population of cells all of which contain the JCV early protein, T-antigen, in the nuclei. Five individual clonal lines, called HJC-15a to HJC-15e, were isolated by limiting dilution and were found to exhibit distinct morphological characteristics with 25-30% variation in their sizes. It was evident that each clone has unique growth rates, doubling times, and cell cycle parameters with different G(1), S, and G(2) phase times. All clonal cells showed the presence of the JCV early protein in the nucleus. Of interest was the observation from immunoprecipitation and Western analysis indicating qualitative and quantitative differences in the T-antigen isoforms produced in these cells. Similar to the parental clone, HJC-15b produced two distinct forms of JCV T-antigen isoforms, 88 kDa and 92 kDa proteins. In addition, HJC-15c was able to produce a 23-25 kDa protein which was recognized by anti-T-antigen antibody. The activity of cyclin-dependent kinases, in particular cdc2, was higher in HJC-15c than in the other cell lines. The data presented herein indicates that glioblastomas induced by viral T-antigen expression are composed of a multitude of distinct cells that possess a variety of different characteristics.
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Noch E, Pina-Oviedo S, Perez-Liz G, Bookland M, Del Valle L, Gordon J, Khalili K, Juratli TA, Peitzsch M, Geiger K, Schackert G, Eisenhofer G, Krex D, Chaumeil MM, Woods SM, Danforth RM, Yoshihara H, Lodi A, Robinson A, Lupo JM, Pieper RO, Phillips JJ, Ronen SM, Schonberg DL, Heddleston JM, Hjelmeland AB, Rich JN, Rahim SAA, Sanzey M, Bjerkvig R, Niclou SP, Mustafa DAM, Swagemakers SMA, van der Spek PJ, Kros JM, Vartanian A, Singh SK, Zadeh G, Lim KS, Lim KJ, Orr BA, Price AC, Eberhart CG, Bar EE, Liu WM, Huang P, Nowacki A, Distelhorst C, Lathia J, Rich J, Kappes J, Gladson C, Schwartz K, Chang H, Karl Olson L. LAB-METABOLIC PATHWAYS. Neuro Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hamilton R, Cetas T, Gordon J, Lutz W, Marsteller L. SU-E-T-308: Dosimetry of a New Minimally Invasive Episcleral Brachytherapy Device. Med Phys 2012; 39:3774. [PMID: 28517299 DOI: 10.1118/1.4735394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Describe the dosimetry of an episcleral brachytherapy device. METHODS The SMD-I device is designed to treat exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and employs a Sr-90/Y-90 source encapsulated in a stainless steel cylinder. The source is welded to a flexible wire allowing it to travel from a shielded vault in the SMD-I handle to the distal end of a curved cannula to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation through the sclera to the neovascular target in the subchoroidal space. The SMD-I handle and vault are comprised of Ultem, a lightweight radiation tolerant plastic, which shields the surgeon. Dose calculations were performed using the MCNPX radiation transport code. The absolute dose rate was determined using radiochromic film (GAFChromatic© MD-55) at a point in solid water 2.0mm from the source center perpendicular to the cannula. Dose rates at several depths were measured using Kodak EDR2 film in water equivalent phantoms to compare with the absolute dose rate measurement and MCNPX calculations. The surgeon's hand dose received while manipulating the device with the source in the vault was measured using standard TL (thermoluminescence) finger ring dosimeters, TL ChipstratesTM, and calculated with MCNPX. RESULTS The absolute dose rate 2.0mm from the source center is 0.45 Gy/min/mCi. The EDR2 film results agree with the absolute dose measurement and the MCNPX calculations. The dose rate decreases rapidly with depth so that the dose at the target depth (3mm) is approximately 8 times less than at 1mm depth (sclera). The dose distribution is sensitive to the angle between the cannula and the neovascular plane. Both TL methods yield a maximum dose rate of 6 μSv/min mCi to the surgeon's fingers consistent with the MCNPX calculation. CONCLUSIONS The SMD-I device permits accurate delivery of a therapeutic radiation dose for the treatment of exudative AMD. Russell J. Hamilton is a founder and currently serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. Wendell Lutz and Thomas Cetas serve on the Scientific Advisory Board of Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. All authors have received financial support from Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc.
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Gordon J, Siebers J. TH-A-BRA-07: Optimization of Gamma Parameters for EPID-Based Pretreatment Detection of Delivery Errors in IMRT Fields. Med Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4736256] [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] Open
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Wen N, Kim J, Kim S, Glide-Hurst C, Jin J, Gordon J, Nurushev T, Chetty I, Levin K, Movsas B, Ryu S. SU-E-J-59: Dual Imaging Guided Localization System for Spine Radiosurgery. Med Phys 2012; 39:3666. [PMID: 28517577 DOI: 10.1118/1.4734894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare localization accuracies between an ExacTrac and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems for single fraction spine adiosurgery. The work also aimed to evaluate the inherent systematic deviation of both ExacTrac and CBCT systems to achieve highly accurate localization in the spine radiosurgery. METHODS ExacTrac and CBCT imaging systems were evaluated using the linac isocenter as the mutual reference point. First, a BB was placed in an anthropomorphic pelvic phantom. The phantom was localized with both imaging systems and the procedure was repeated 12 times. These results were used to devise a localization protocol using both imaging systems in spine radiosurgery, and employed for 51 patients (81 isocenters) prescribed for single fraction treatment. The displacement discrepancy between the isocenter and two systems were quantified in four dimensions (three translations, one rotation). A Student's two-tailed t-test was used to test for significant differences between the two imaging systems. RESULTS The phantom study showed 1.4±0.5, 0.6±0.5, and 0.1±0.5 mm differences between the two imaging systems in the anterior/posterior (A/P), superior/inferior (S/I) and left/right (L/R) directions, respectively. The angular difference was minimal along all three axes. The patient study revealed similar isocenter discrepancies between ExacTrac and CBCT of 1.1 ± 0.7 mm, 1.0±0.9 mm, and 0.2±0.9 mm in the A/P, S/I, and L/R directions, respectively, with the A/P and S/I directions showing statistical significance ((t(80) = 13.5 and 7.6 respectively, p = 0.000). The couch yaw discrepancy was 0 ± 0.3°. Overall, 1 mm systematic differences were observed in the A/P and S/I directions between ExacTrac and CBCT localization systems, both in phantom and patient. A procedure was developed to mitigate this systematic discrepancy. CONCLUSIONS These findings have justified our patient localization tolerance levels of 2 mm translation and 1 degree rotation for spine SRS treatment.
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Jagannathan N, Sohn LE, Sawardekar A, Gordon J, Langen KE, Anderson K. A randomised comparison of the LMA Supreme™ and LMA ProSeal™ in children. Anaesthesia 2012; 67:632-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2012.07088.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Gordon J. Collection and Detection of Airborne Cat Allergen, Fel d 1, with a Compact Ionic Capture Device. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2011.12.670] [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]
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Gordon J, Watson M, Avenell A. Lightening the load? A systematic review of community pharmacy-based weight management interventions. Obes Rev 2011; 12:897-911. [PMID: 21883869 DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-789x.2011.00913.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The extent to which community pharmacies can increase capacity for weight management is unknown. Thus, the objective of the present paper was to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community pharmacy weight management interventions. This paper used a design of systematic review and narrative synthesis. Electronic databases (1999-2009) were searched, including Medline, EMBASE, CINAHL and Pharm-line. Weight management studies in community pharmacies were eligible for the inclusion criteria. All languages and study designs were considered. Outcome measures included body weight or anthropometry (at baseline and at least one follow-up time point). Data were extracted through independent, duplicate data extraction and quality assessment. As a result, 10 studies were included, totalling 2,583 service users and 582 pharmacies from the USA, the UK, Switzerland, Spain and Denmark. One was a randomized controlled trial of a meal-replacement versus a reduced calorie diet. A non-randomized controlled before and after study compared community pharmacist treatment using Orlistat with usual care. Eight studies were uncontrolled. Five studies described behaviour change techniques. Long-term (12 months) mean weight loss measured in three studies ranged from 1.1 to 4.1 kg. Four uncontrolled studies reported statistically significant weight loss. No study reported economic evaluations. Currently, there is insufficient evidence for the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of community pharmacy-based weight management initiatives to support investment in their provision.
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Ready RE, Baran B, Chaudhry M, Schatz K, Gordon J, Spencer RMC. Apolipoprotein E-e4, processing speed, and white matter volume in a genetically enriched sample of midlife adults. Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen 2011; 26:463-8. [PMID: 21937476 PMCID: PMC10845549 DOI: 10.1177/1533317511421921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2024]
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Healthy midlife children of a parent with Alzheimer's disease ([AD] N = 23; 9 male) participated in neuropsychological testing, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain volumetrics were obtained. In all, 35% of the sample were apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-e4 positive (n = 8; 5 male). The ApoE-e4 group exhibited significantly slower performances on an executive function and processing speed measure and had less white matter volume than the non-ApoE-e4 group. Lesser white matter volume was significantly correlated with slower processing speed. Processing speed and changes in white matter volume might be indicators of preclinical decline in AD.
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Holden NJ, Williams JM, Morgan MD, Challa A, Gordon J, Pepper RJ, Salama AD, Harper L, Savage COS. ANCA-stimulated neutrophils release BLyS and promote B cell survival: a clinically relevant cellular process. Ann Rheum Dis 2011; 70:2229-33. [DOI: 10.1136/ard.2011.153890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Varriano-Marston E, Gordon J, Davis EA, Hutchinson TE. Cryomicrotomy applied to the preparation of frozen hydrated muscle tissue for transmission electron microscopy. J Microsc 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1977.tb01129.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gillespie A, Hammer H, Lee J, Nnewihe C, Gordon J, Silva P. Lack of listing status awareness: results of a single-center survey of hemodialysis patients. Am J Transplant 2011; 11:1522-6. [PMID: 21486390 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2011.03524.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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This study surveyed hemodialysis patients in an urban transplant center serving a predominantly African American population to identify existing and potential barriers to transplantation. The survey used the Dialysis Patient Transplant Questionnaire (DPTQ) to collect self-reported data including interest in a deceased donor kidney transplant and self-reported listing status. We compared patients' survey data to their UNOS listing and computerized medical record at time of interview. Among the 116 patients surveyed, 83 (71.6%) reported interest in a deceased donor kidney transplant. Eighteen (52.9%) of the 34 patients undergoing pretransplantation workup were unaware of their true listing status, and 88.9% of these patients mistakenly believed they were wait listed. All of the patients who mistakenly thought they were listed were undergoing workup. Finding that a significant number of hemodialysis patients who want a deceased donor kidney transplant mistakenly think they are listed when they are not is a documentable deficiency in communication and a potential barrier to transplantation. The finding highlights a correctable problem in communication and work flow that could help to improve transplant center effectiveness. It also reveals that self-reported waiting list status significantly overestimated true waiting list status for our patients at time of interview.
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Wang S, Gordon J, Gardner J, Bartee C, Ververs J, Siebers J. TU-C-BRB-06: Incorporating Electron Contribution into Kernel-Based Portal Dose Prediction for EPID-Based Imagers with Insufficient Buildup. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613126] [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] Open
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Gordon J, Hashmi S, Hamilton R. SU-E-T-463: Utilizing the TG119 Assessment to Quantify Planning System Improvements. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612417] [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] Open
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Morrison ML, Sands AJ, McCusker CG, McKeown PP, McMahon M, Gordon J, Craig BG, Casey FA. 133 Activity and psychosocial health in adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD). BRITISH HEART JOURNAL 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-300198.133] [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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Gordon J, Young S, Dukes B, Hamilton R. SU-E-T-453: Feasibility of IMRT System Evaluations Using Pre-Made IMRT Leaf Patterns. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612407] [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] Open
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Gordon J, Balagula Y, Dusza SW, Chen D, Berg S, West DP, Lacouture ME. Quality of life in patients with dermatologic toxicities: Experience from the SERIES clinic. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.9104] [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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Chen D, Gordon J, Ibrahim O, Balagula Y, Rademaker A, West DP, Lacouture ME. Management of dermatologic toxicities associated with epidermal growth factor inhibitors (EGFRIs) and multikinase inhibitors (MKIs). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e19624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Gordon J, Siebers J. 258 oral PROBABILISTIC PLANNING REDUCES NORMAL TISSUE COMPLICATION PROBABILITIES IN PROSTATE IMRT PLANS. Radiother Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(11)70380-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gordon J, Woodcock HE, Zinnemann K. Meningitis due to Pittman and Non-Pittman Strains of H. influenzae. BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL 2011; 1:779-81. [PMID: 20785474 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.4353.779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Rothman B, Yavorsky C, De Fries A, Gordon J, Opler M. Quantifying rater drift on the HAM-D in a sample of standardized rater training events: Implications for reliability and sample size calculations. Eur Psychiatry 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72389-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Introduction/objectives/aimsThough rater drift in clinical trials has long been understood to negatively impact trial results, few studies have systematically quantified this. We examined training data for the HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Scale, 17-item version) at two time points to measure the impact.MethodsRaters participating in a standardized training scored the HAM-D based on two videotaped interviews of depressed patients. To assess drift, data from an initial, post-online training session was compared to data obtained 12 months later. Intra-class correlation coefficients (Shrout & Fliess, 1979) and concordance with expert ratings were compared.ResultsIntra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) for raters (n = 167) following initial training were good to excellent for individual raters (.695–.976, p < .0001) and good for the overall cohort (.752, p < .0001). Concordance with expert ratings was excellent at 99.3%. The overall ICC fell to .730 at the second assessment and although the upper bound of individual performance remained in the good to excellent range, the frequency of scores in the poor to fair range (< .65) increased. Concordance also fell slightly to 87%.ConclusionsRater drift occurred over 12 months, as gauged by the metrics of reliability and concordance. Drift was apparent in a limited portion of the cohort but resulted in a lower overall ICC at the second time point. Because studies are generally powered assuming that the ICC remains stable, there are implications for both this power calculation and the required sample size.
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Gordon J, Rademaker A, Mehta J, Cotliar J. Dermatology Consultation for Cutaneous Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2010.12.581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Daugherty WP, Rad AE, White JB, Meyers PM, Lanzino GL, Cloft HJ, Gordon J, Kallmes DF. Observer agreement regarding the necessity of retreatment of previously coiled recurrent cerebral aneurysms. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2011; 32:566-9. [PMID: 21252043 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a2336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The decision regarding whether or not to retreat a previously treated aneurysm not only directly impacts patient care but also serves as a primary outcome measure in numerous, leading randomized controlled trials of modified coils. Our aim was to determine the degree of interobserver variability regarding the need and type of treatment for recurrent aneurysms following coil embolization. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-seven previously treated recurrent aneurysms were identified. Five independent readers rated each aneurysm on a 5-point scale: 1, definitely do not retreat; 2, probably do not retreat; 3, unsure; 4, probably retreat; and 5, definitely retreat. The readers noted, in grades 2-5, the type of retreatment preferred, including simple coiling, balloon- or stent-assist coiling, or surgical clipping. Intraobserver agreement κ was calculated. Retreatment recommendations were evaluated between observers by using a Wilcoxon signed rank comparison. Descriptive statistics were performed for categoric treatment-type comparisons. RESULTS At least 2- or 3-point differences between 2 readers were present in 17 (63%) and 11 (41%) of 27 cases, respectively. The median κ was 0.27 (range, 0.04-0.43), which indicates fair agreement. Differences between readers varied, with readers 4 and 5 more often recommending retreatment compared with reviewers 1-3 (P < .05). Wide variation was noted in treatment approach, with recommendations for surgical clipping ranging from 2 (7%) to 18 (67%) of 27 cases between readers 1 and 5. CONCLUSIONS The current study demonstrates substantial variability among observers not only in whether to retreat a recurrent aneurysm but also how to treat it. These findings suggest that patient management varies widely across treating physicians and also calls into question the use of "retreatment" as an objective end point in clinical trials.
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Counsell C, Gordon J, Primrose W, Harris C, Caslake R. PATH52 Parkinsonism incidence in north-east Scotland: the PINE study. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2010.226340.20] [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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Gordon J, Pockett RD, Tetlow AP, McEwan P, Home PD. A comparison of intermediate and long-acting insulins in people with type 2 diabetes starting insulin: an observational database study. Int J Clin Pract 2010; 64:1609-18. [PMID: 20946269 PMCID: PMC3036815 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2010.02520.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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AIMS Insulin is normally added to oral glucose-lowering drugs in people with type 2 diabetes when glycaemic control becomes suboptimal. We evaluated outcomes in people starting insulin therapy with neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH), detemir, glargine or premixed insulins. METHODS Insulin-naïve people with type 2 diabetes (n = 8009), ≥ 35 years old, HbA(1c) ≥ 6.5% and begun on NPH (n = 1463), detemir (n = 357), glargine (n = 2197) or premix (n = 3992), were identified from a UK database of primary care records (The Health Improvement Network). Unadjusted and multivariate-adjusted analyses were conducted, with persistence of insulin therapy assessed by survival analysis. RESULTS In the study population (n = 4337), baseline HbA(1c) was 9.5 ± 1.6%, falling to 8.4 ± 1.5% over 12 months (change -1.1 ± 1.8%, p < 0.001). Compared with NPH, people taking detemir, glargine and premix had an adjusted reduction in HbA(1c) from baseline, of 0.00% (p = 0.99), 0.19% (p < 0.001) and 0.03% (p = 0.51). Body weight increased by 2.8 kg overall (p < 0.001), and by 2.3, 1.7, 1.9, and 3.3 kg on NPH, detemir, glargine and premix (p < 0.001 for all groups); insulin dose at 12 months was 0.70 (overall), 0.64, 0.61, 0.56 and 0.76 U/kg/day. After 36 months, 57% of people on NPH, 67% on glargine and 83% on premix remained on their initially prescribed insulin. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION In routine clinical practice, people with type 2 diabetes commenced on NPH experienced a modest disadvantage in glycaemic control after 12 months compared with other insulins. When comparing the insulins, glargine achieved best HbA(1c) reduction, while premix showed greatest weight gain and the highest dose requirement, but had the best persistence of therapy.
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