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de Castro J, Tagliaferri P, de Lima VCC, Ng S, Thomas M, Arunachalam A, Cao X, Kothari S, Burke T, Myeong H, Grattan A, Lee DH. Systemic therapy treatment patterns in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): PIvOTAL study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2017; 26. [PMID: 28748556 PMCID: PMC5697695 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The aim of this multinational retrospective cohort study, conducted at academic and community oncology centres, was to describe real‐world treatment patterns for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of advanced/metastatic (stage IIIB/IV) non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who initiated first‐line systemic therapy from January 2011 through June 2014. The study included 1265 patients in Italy, Spain, Germany, Australia, Korea, Taiwan and Brazil. The proportion of patients with squamous versus non‐squamous NSCLC was approximately 20% versus 75%, and associated patient demographic characteristics were similar in all countries, excepting race. Patients with squamous NSCLC were predominantly male and current/ex‐smokers. Biomarker tests were performed for the majority of patients with non‐squamous NSCLC, ranging from 54% (Brazil) to 91% in Taiwan, where, of those tested, 68% with non‐squamous NSCLC had positive epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)‐mutation status; in other countries the EGFR‐positive percentages ranged from 17% (Spain/Brazil) to 40% (Korea). Platinum‐based regimens were the most common first‐line therapy in all countries except Taiwan, where gefitinib was the most common first‐line agent. Median overall survival ranged from 9.3 months (Brazil) to 25.5 months (Taiwan). The diagnostic and treatment patterns recorded in this study were heterogeneous but largely in line with NSCLC guidelines during the study period.
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Marks J, Ng S, Mak T. Robotic transanal surgery (RTAS) with utilization of a next-generation single-port system: a cadaveric feasibility study. Tech Coloproctol 2017; 21:541-545. [PMID: 28707106 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-017-1655-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 04/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE Transanal surgery remains both an innovative approach to rectal pathology and a demonstrated technical challenge. Improved technology using a single-port system robotic platform (SPS) offers a promising option for this surgery. METHODS SPS robotic system was utilized to perform submucosal, full-thickness and cylindrical excision on four cadavers. Operative performance and surgeon fatigue were measured. RESULTS On all types of resections, the SPS system performed well. There were no piecemeal or fragmented resections. Closure was judged to be good to excellent in all cases. Surgeon assessment of setup and performance of the SPS was excellent in all cases. CONCLUSIONS SPS robotic transanal surgery represents an exciting new option for transanal surgery.
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Lum T, Cheung A, Tang J, Wong P, Lou V, Chan W, Ng S, Wong G. SOCIAL VALUE OF PREVENTING ELDERLY DEPRESSION WITH COLLABORATIVE STEPPED CARE AND PRODUCTIVE AGEING. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.1468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ng S, Chan P, Si Tou J, Tse M. THE TIMED UP AND GO TEST WITH ADDITIONAL MOTOR TASK FOR ASSESSING OLDER ADULTS WITH CHRONIC STROKE. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Tan E, Lin F, Sheck L, Salmon P, Ng S. A practical decision-tree model to predict complexity of reconstructive surgery after periocular basal cell carcinoma excision. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2016; 31:717-723. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Dyson JK, Rajasekhar P, Wetten A, Hamad AH, Ng S, Paremal S, Baqai MF, Lamb CA, Masson S, Hudson M, Dipper C, Cowlam S, Hussaini H, McPherson S. Implementation of a 'care bundle' improves the management of patients admitted to hospital with decompensated cirrhosis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2016; 44:1030-1038. [PMID: 27666418 PMCID: PMC5412833 DOI: 10.1111/apt.13806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since 1970, there has been a 400% increase in liver-related deaths due to the increasing prevalence of chronic liver disease in the United Kingdom (UK). The 2013 UK National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report found that only 47% of patients who died from alcohol-related liver disease received 'good care' during their hospital stay. AIM To develop a 'care bundle' for patients with decompensated cirrhosis, aiming to ensure that evidence-based treatments are delivered within the first 24 h of hospital admission. METHODS This work gives practical advice about how to implement the bundle and examines its effects on patient care at three National Health Service Hospital Trusts in the UK by collecting data on patient care before and after introduction of the bundle. RESULTS Data were collected on 228 patients across three centres (59% male, median age 53 years). Alcohol-related liver disease was the aetiology of chronic liver disease in 85% of patients. The overall mortality rate during hospital admission was 15%. The audits demonstrated improvements in patient care for patients with a completed care bundle who were significantly more likely to have a diagnostic ascitic performed within the first 24 h (P = 0.020), have an accurate alcohol history documented (P < 0.0001) and be given antibiotics as prophylaxis against infection following a variceal haemorrhage (P = 0.0096). In Newcastle, the bundle completion rate increased from 25% to 90% during the review periods. CONCLUSIONS The introduction of a care bundle was associated with increased rates of diagnostic paracentesis and antibiotic prophylaxis with variceal haemorrhage in patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
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Rock K, Ng S, Bashir S, Koch C. Local Control in Young Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treated With Hypofractionated Whole-Breast Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2016.06.638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Weickhardt A, Foroudi F, Sengupta S, Grimison P, Patanjali N, Leslie S, Ng S, Tang C, Goodwin R, Hovey E, Jarvis T, Chen C, Herschtal A, Galletta L, Sandhu S, Tai KH, Lawrentschuk N, Davis I. Pembrolizumab with ChemoRadiotherapy for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: the ANZUP PCR-MIB trial. Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw373.75] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Ma WH, Ng S, Ho WY, Law M, Lee VHF, Wong KK, Tso WK. Radiation Dosimetry in Selective Internal Radiation Treatment in Patients with Portosystemic Shunts to Umbilical Veins. HONG KONG JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1615351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Ferraro D, Goldstein D, O'Connell RL, Zalcberg JR, Sjoquist KM, Tebbutt NC, Grimison P, McLachlan S, Lipton LL, Vasey P, Gebski VJ, Aiken C, Cronk M, Ng S, Karapetis CS, Shannon J. TACTIC: a multicentre, open-label, single-arm phase II trial of panitumumab, cisplatin, and gemcitabine in biliary tract cancer. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2016; 78:361-7. [PMID: 27335026 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-016-3089-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The phase II TACTIC trial prospectively selected patients with KRAS wild-type advanced biliary tract cancer for first-line treatment with panitumumab and combination chemotherapy. METHODS Of 78 patients screened, 85 % had KRAS wild-type tumours and 48 were enrolled. Participants received cisplatin 25 mg/m(2) and gemcitabine 1000 mg/m(2) on day 1 and day 8 of each 21-day cycle and panitumumab 9 mg/kg on day 1 of each cycle. Treatment was continued until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity, or request to discontinue. The primary endpoint was the clinical benefit rate (CBR) at 12 weeks (complete response, partial response, or stable disease). CBR of 70 % was considered to be of clinical interest. Secondary outcomes were progression-free survival, time to treatment failure, overall survival, CA19.9 response and safety. RESULTS Thirty-four patients had a clinical benefit at 12 weeks, an actuarial rate of 80 % (95 % CI 65-89 %). 46 % had a complete or partial response. Median progression-free survival was 8.0 months (95 % CI 5.1-9.9) and median overall survival 11.9 months (95 % CI 7.4-15.8). Infection accounted for 27 % of the grade 3 or 4 toxicity, with rash (13 %), fatigue (13 %), and hypomagnesemia (10 %) among the more common grade 3 or 4 non-haematological toxicities. CONCLUSION A marker-driven approach to patient selection was feasible in advanced biliary tract cancer in an Australian population. The combination of panitumumab, gemcitabine, and cisplatin in KRAS wild-type cancers was generally well tolerated and showed promising clinical efficacy. Further exploration of anti-EGFR therapy in a more selected population is warranted.
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Widya A, Jalaludinsyah A, Widyawati D, Hindoro E, Supriadi E, Adi G, Ryanto G, Abizar H, Medishita H, Pranata I, Suhartono I, Prihatiningsih I, Elka K, Marwali K, Hendiperdana M, Sari N, Wulandari P, Pranata R, Munandar R, Wiguna R, Erriyanti S, Winata S, Utami T, Atsari TF, Bahrudin U, Tedjamulia V, Vitryaturida, Sakulat W, Sakulat W, Hartanto Y, Yulianto, Vitriyaturrida, Anjarwani S, Nugraha T, Rina K, Pratama V, Permana B, Purnawan I, Pranata R, Fonda G, Nadia I, Alkatiri A, Firman D, Widyantoro B, Afifah H, Herdyanto R, Eveninda V, Rosa WY, Sinaga D, Raharjo S, Gunawijaya E, Yanthie V, Chairiadi V, Oktaviono Y, Tanoto E, Budiono B, Panda AL, Pangemanan JA, Pratama H, Siahaan Y, Ng S, Artha J, Nadha K, Pratama V, Purnawan I, Hindoro E, Fonda G, Friadi D, Hartono B, Munawar M, Marwali K, Ng S, Hanafy DA, Munandar RM, Friadi D, Munawar M, Rasmin R, Sinaga D, Siregar A, Akbar N, Mukhtar Z, Budi Y, Ahnaf F, Nugroho M, Herry Y, Rifqi S, Yanthie VK, Gunawijaya E, Widya A, Anjarwani S, Baktijasa B, Pikir B, Fredigusta E, Putra R, Yuwono IF, Rizky K, Bahrudin U, Nugroho MA, Herry Y, Hendarto T, Lusyati S, Sakidjan I. Case ReportsClinical effect of ivabradine in patient with congestive heart failure with cardiogenic shock condition: A case reportAcute mesenteric ischemia on extensive anterior STEMI with paroxysmal atrial fibrilation: A rare complicationAcute fulminant myocarditis mimicking ST-elevation myocardial infarctionFractional flow reserve: Nurturing a functional perspective in angioplasty (Case Report)The role of invasive fractional flow reserve (FFR) in multivessel diseaseFibrinolytic followed by early angiography in cardiac arrest survivor patients with ST elevation ACS: A pharmaco-invasive in non-primary PCI capable hospitalEarly accelerated idioventricular rhythm followed by premature ventricular complexes as a marker for successful reperfusion in ST-elevation myocardial infarct patientInferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction complicated by unstable total atrioventricular block and diabetic ketoacidosis in end stage renal failure patientOutlflow tract ventricular arrythmia 3D ablation in LV summit Area: A case reportIntravascular hemolysis complication after transcatheter PDA closure with ADO device: A case reportA very rare case: A patient with extreme levocardia without remarkable symptomTransradial primary percutaneous coronary intervention on a patient with ST-Elevation myocardial infarction with comorbid peripheral artery disease and severe partial obstruction in the abdominal aortaAcute coronary syndrome with ventricular stormCardio-cerebral infaction: A rare case of concomitant acute right ventricular infarction and ischemic strokeTypical ECG pattern of acute pulmonary embolism in a 45 years old dyspneic and chest pain male patient: A case reportPersistent high degree AV block after early invasive strategy in acute decompensated heart failure caused by NSTEMI: A case reportAdult patent ductus arteriosus complicated by pulmonary artery endarteritis and pneumoniaRoutine thrombus aspiration in primary percutaneous coronary intervention: Is it still necessary? (Case Report)Curable severe tachycardiomyopathy due to typical atrial flutter by radiofrequency catheter ablationSinus node dysfunction in right heart failure: A rare caseLipomatous hypertrophy of the interatrial expanding into left atrial appendage mimicking thrombus: A very rare case reportConservative approach for patient in acute heart failure with cor triatriatum dexter and atrial fibrillation: A rare case reportAcute rheumatic fever in juvenile complicated by complete heart block: A case reportA nineteen years old young woman with idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis: A case reportRecurrent acute coronary syndrome – a manifestation of clopidogrel resistance: A case reportSubarterial doubly committed ventricularseptal defectcomplicated with right-sided fungalinfective endocarditisCase report: The hemodynamic effect of non invasive ventilation in atrial septal defect with severe pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failureEchocardiography-guided percutaneus transvenous mitral commissurotomy in a pregnant woman with severe mitral stenosisThe correlation between endothelial function parameter flow mediated vasodilatation with the complexity of coronary artery disease based on Syntax ScoreRuptured sinuses of valsalva aneurysms: Report of five casesParacetamol as alternative for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) management. Eur Heart J Suppl 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suw024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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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Bennett JT, Tan TY, Alcantara D, Tétrault M, Timms AE, Jensen D, Collins S, Nowaczyk MJM, Lindhurst MJ, Christensen KM, Braddock SR, Brandling-Bennett H, Hennekam RCM, Chung B, Lehman A, Su J, Ng S, Amor DJ, Majewski J, Biesecker LG, Boycott KM, Dobyns WB, O'Driscoll M, Moog U, McDonell LM. Mosaic Activating Mutations in FGFR1 Cause Encephalocraniocutaneous Lipomatosis. Am J Hum Genet 2016; 98:579-587. [PMID: 26942290 PMCID: PMC4800051 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2016.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2015] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis (ECCL) is a sporadic condition characterized by ocular, cutaneous, and central nervous system anomalies. Key clinical features include a well-demarcated hairless fatty nevus on the scalp, benign ocular tumors, and central nervous system lipomas. Seizures, spasticity, and intellectual disability can be present, although affected individuals without seizures and with normal intellect have also been reported. Given the patchy and asymmetric nature of the malformations, ECCL has been hypothesized to be due to a post-zygotic, mosaic mutation. Despite phenotypic overlap with several other disorders associated with mutations in the RAS-MAPK and PI3K-AKT pathways, the molecular etiology of ECCL remains unknown. Using exome sequencing of DNA from multiple affected tissues from five unrelated individuals with ECCL, we identified two mosaic mutations, c.1638C>A (p.Asn546Lys) and c.1966A>G (p.Lys656Glu) within the tyrosine kinase domain of FGFR1, in two affected individuals each. These two residues are the most commonly mutated residues in FGFR1 in human cancers and are associated primarily with CNS tumors. Targeted resequencing of FGFR1 in multiple tissues from an independent cohort of individuals with ECCL identified one additional individual with a c.1638C>A (p.Asn546Lys) mutation in FGFR1. Functional studies of ECCL fibroblast cell lines show increased levels of phosphorylated FGFRs and phosphorylated FRS2, a direct substrate of FGFR1, as well as constitutive activation of RAS-MAPK signaling. In addition to identifying the molecular etiology of ECCL, our results support the emerging overlap between mosaic developmental disorders and tumorigenesis.
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Sutherland K, Lee R, Chan T, Ng S, Hui D, Cistulli P. Craniofacial photography for prediction of obstructive sleep apnoea in a Hong Kong sleep clinic population. Sleep Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2015.02.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Pahal D, Ng S, Clark C, Harrison J. SEVEN STEP TO EFFECTIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT: A HEART FAILURE STUDY. Can J Cardiol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2015.07.708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Carducci M, Armstrong A, Pili R, Ng S, Huddart R, Agarwal N, Khvorostenko D, Lyulko O, Brize A, Vogelzang N, Delva R, Harza M, Thanos A, James N, Werbrouck P, Bögemann M, Hutson T, Milecki P, Nederman T, Sternberg C. 4BA A phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of tasquinimod (TASQ) in men with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31934-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Kozica SL, Lombard CB, Ilic D, Ng S, Harrison CL, Teede HJ. Acceptability of delivery modes for lifestyle advice in a large scale randomised controlled obesity prevention trial. BMC Public Health 2015. [PMID: 26205958 PMCID: PMC4513385 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-015-1995-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Preventing obesity is an international health priority and women living in rural communities are at an increased risk of weight gain. Lifestyle programs are needed as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent obesity. Evaluation provides a unique opportunity to investigate and inform improvements in lifestyle program implementation strategies. The Healthy Lifestyle Program for rural women (HeLP-her Rural) is a large scale, cluster randomized control trial, targeting the prevention of weight gain. This program utilises multiple delivery modes for simple lifestyle advice (group sessions, phone coaching, text messages, and an interactive program manual). Here, we describe the acceptability of these various delivery modes. METHODS A mixed-method process evaluation was undertaken measuring program fidelity, recruitment strategies, dose delivered, program acceptability and contextual factors influencing program implementation. Data collection methodologies included qualitative semi-structured interviews for a sub-group of intervention participants [n = 28] via thematic analysis and quantitative methods (program checklists and questionnaires [n = 190]) analysed via chi square and t-tests. RESULTS We recruited 649 women from 41 rural townships into the HeLP-her Rural program with high levels of program fidelity, dose delivered and acceptability. Participants were from low socioeconomic townships and no differences were detected between socioeconomic characteristics and the number of participants recruited across the towns (p = 0.15). A face-to-face group session was the most commonly reported preferred delivery mode for receiving lifestyle advice, followed by text messages and phone coaching. Multiple sub-themes emerged to support the value of group sessions which included: promoting of a sense of belonging, mutual support and a forum to share ideas. The value of various delivery modes was influenced by participant's various needs and learning styles. CONCLUSION This comprehensive evaluation reveals strong implementation fidelity and high levels of dose delivery. We demonstrate reach to women from relatively low income rural townships and highlight the acceptability of low intensity healthy lifestyle programs with mixed face-to-face and remote delivery modes in this population. Group education sessions were the most highly valued component of the intervention, with at least one face-to-face session critical to successful program implementation. However, lifestyle advice via multiple delivery modes is recommended to optimise program acceptability and ultimately effectiveness. TRIAL REGISTRY Australia & New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry. Trial number ACTRN12612000115831, date of registration 24/01/2012.
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Tian LW, Wong WY, Ho SC, Ng S, Chan WM. Institutional risk factors for outbreaks of acute gastroenteritis in homes for the elderly: a retrospective cohort analysis. Hong Kong Med J 2015; 21 Suppl 4:20-21. [PMID: 26157098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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Wong J, Velarde E, Iordachita I, Ding K, Li B, Ng S, Le Y. OC-0248: A unifying system for mechanical and (relative) dosimetry quality assurance in radiation therapy. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)40246-4] [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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Liew YM, McLaughlin RA, Chan BT, Aziz YFA, Chee KH, Ung NM, Tan LK, Lai KW, Ng S, Lim E. Motion corrected LV quantification based on 3D modelling for improved functional assessment in cardiac MRI. Phys Med Biol 2015; 60:2715-33. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/60/7/2715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Ng C, Ng S, Gill J. Measuring the Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder Among Palliative Patients – Comparing Four Sets of Diagnostic Criteria. Eur Psychiatry 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(15)30567-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ng S, Cheung S, Lai L, Liu A, Ieong S, Fong S. Five Times Sit-To-Stand test completion times among older women: Influence of seat height and arm position. J Rehabil Med 2015; 47:262-6. [DOI: 10.2340/16501977-1915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ng S, Fong S, Chan C, Fung F, Pang P, Tsang N, Yeung C, Kwong P, Tse M, Tam E. Floor transfer test for assessing people with chronic stroke. J Rehabil Med 2015; 47:489-94. [DOI: 10.2340/16501977-1958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Smith MR, Coleman RE, Klotz L, Pittman K, Milecki P, Ng S, Chi KN, Balakumaran A, Wei R, Wang H, Braun A, Fizazi K. Denosumab for the prevention of skeletal complications in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: comparison of skeletal-related events and symptomatic skeletal events. Ann Oncol 2014; 26:368-74. [PMID: 25425475 PMCID: PMC4304378 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdu519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 107] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this analysis of a phase III trial in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer and bone metastases, treatment with denosumab reduced the risk of skeletal complications vs zoledronic acid regardless of whether the end point was defined as SSE or SRE. Both SSEs and SREs were associated with development of moderate/severe pain among patients with no/mild pain at baseline. Background In a phase III trial in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and bone metastases, denosumab was superior to zoledronic acid in reducing skeletal-related events (SREs; radiation to bone, pathologic fracture, surgery to bone, or spinal cord compression). This study reassessed the efficacy of denosumab using symptomatic skeletal events (SSEs) as a prespecified exploratory end point. Patients and methods Patients with CRPC, no previous bisphosphonate exposure, and radiographic evidence of bone metastasis were randomized to subcutaneous denosumab 120 mg plus i.v. placebo every 4 weeks (Q4W), or i.v. zoledronic acid 4 mg plus subcutaneous placebo Q4W during the blinded treatment phase. SSEs were defined as radiation to bone, symptomatic pathologic fracture, surgery to bone, or symptomatic spinal cord compression. The relationship between SSE or SRE and time to moderate/severe pain was assessed using the Brief Pain Inventory Short Form. Results Treatment with denosumab significantly reduced the risk of developing first SSE [HR, 0.78; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66–0.93; P = 0.005] and first and subsequent SSEs (rate ratio, 0.78; 95% CI 0.65–0.92; P = 0.004) compared with zoledronic acid. The treatment differences in the number of patients with SSEs or SREs were similar (n = 48 and n = 45, respectively). Among patients with no/mild pain at baseline, both SSEs and SREs were associated with moderate/severe pain development (P < 0.0001). Fewer patients had skeletal complications, particularly fractures, when defined as SSE versus SRE. Conclusion In patients with CRPC and bone metastases, denosumab reduced the risk of skeletal complications versus zoledronic acid regardless of whether the end point was defined as SSE or SRE.
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Krtolica A, Le Moan N, Getz J, Davis T, Ng S, Bedard C, Davis A, Leung P, Serwer L, Tanaka K, Keating T, Yan F, Winger J, Cary S. ET-31 * RADIOSENSITIZATION BY OMX-4.80P, A PEGylated H-NOX OXYGEN CARRIER THAT PENETRATES AND OXYGENATES HYPOXIC TUMORS, IN PRECLINICAL MODELS OF GLIOBLASTOMA AND OTHER HYPOXIC CANCERS. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou255.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Le Moan N, Getz J, Ng S, Davis T, Bedard C, Davis A, Leung P, Serwer L, Tanaka K, Keating T, Yan F, Winger J, Cary S, Krtolica A. ET-32 * HYPOXIA REDUCTION IN INTRACRANIAL GLIOBLASTOMA MODELS BY OMX-4.80P, A PEGylated ENGINEERED H-NOX OXYGEN CARRIER THAT IS LONG-LASTING IN CIRCULATION AND SAFE. Neuro Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou255.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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