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Lai C, Shen Y, Zhong Y, Shaw C. SU-D-116-06: Improved Visualization with High Resolution Breast CT Images. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814059] [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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Zhong Y, Lai C, Shen Y, Wang T, Shaw C. WE-G-103-07: Simulation of Contrast Enhanced Digital Mammography with a Four Dimensional Digital Breast Phantom. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4815667] [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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Shen Y, Zhong Y, Lai C, Wang T, Shaw C. SU-E-I-02: Effects of Projection View Sampling On CT Numbers and Noise Level in Cone Beam Breast CT. Med Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4814102] [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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Chiu Y, Lang H, Lin H, Yang M, Fang C, Lai C, Tang B. SAT0484 Incidence of tuberculosis, serious infections, and lymphoma in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who received biologics and non-biologic treatment in taiwan:. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.3430] [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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In children, T and NK-cell lymphomas are uncommon in Western Countries. While there has been significant experience treating T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), other subtypes are very rarely encountered and there are no standard approaches to their management. There are many challenges in defining optimal therapy for many of these diseases but recent progress in elucidating their biology has led to new molecular insights and identified interesting targets for novel drug discovery. In this review, we discuss these disorders in children, how they are approached therapeutically and what lies on the horizon with respect to novel treatment approaches.
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Rowe J, Grim SA, Peace D, Lai C, Sweiss K, Layden JE, Clark NM. The significance of cytomegalovirus viremia at day 100 or more following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clin Transplant 2013; 27:510-6. [PMID: 23621704 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.12128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We conducted a single-center retrospective review of patients who had received allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) between January 2003 and December 2007, to assess the incidence and risk factors for late CMV infection and evaluate its effects on outcomes. Twenty of 49 HSCT recipients (41%) developed CMV infection at day ≥ 100 after transplant. Univariable analysis showed that having a matched unrelated donor, having early CMV infection, having a diagnosis of lymphoma, and receipt of antithymocyte globulin were risks for developing late CMV. On multivariable analysis, the occurrence of CMV prior to day 100 and lymphoma conferred a significant risk for late CMV infection. Of the 20 patients with late CMV infection, two patients manifested CMV disease (10%). Despite the relatively low incidence of CMV disease, patients with late CMV infection had a 4.8-fold increased risk of death compared to patients without late CMV. Identifying patients at increased risk for developing late CMV infection may be important for prompting more intensive monitoring of infection late after HSCT, particularly because this manifestation of CMV is associated with poorer outcomes.
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Liu JYW, Lai C, Dai D, Ting S, Choi K. Attitudes in the management of patients with dementia: comparison in doctors with and without special training. East Asian Arch Psychiatry 2013; 23:13-20. [PMID: 23535628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore by postal survey the different attitudes towards management of patients with dementia in physicians with and without dementia training. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to 7669 members of the Hong Kong Medical Association, which represents 61% of all locally registered medical practitioners. RESULTS In all, 448 questionnaires were returned (response rate: 6%). Among these, there were 34 questionnaires with missing data or the respondents indicated that they were either retired or not in practice. Therefore, only 414 questionnaires were used in analysis. Among these, 82 (20%) had received dementia training, 310 (75%) had not, and 22 (5%) did not indicate their choice. Twelve statements were used to explore various attitudes about dementia care. Exploratory factor analysis showed that there were 2 strong factors: confidence and negative views. The mean scores of these 2 factors were significantly different in physicians with and without dementia training. With respect to management of patients with dementia, dementia-trained physicians had significantly greater confidence (mean [standard deviation (SD)] = 5.21 [1.34]) than those who were non-trained (mean [SD] = 3.57 [1.40]; p < 0.001). Conversely, non-trained physicians had significantly stronger negative views (mean [SD] = 3.89 [1.24]) on dementia care than those who were trained (mean [SD] = 3.12 [1.36]; p < 0.001). DISCUSSION These findings suggest that providing a certain level of dementia care training for physicians is an effective way to improve confidence in managing patients with dementia, and thereby decrease possible negative attitudes towards such care.
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Lai C, Dunleavy K. Tackling Burkitt lymphoma in older patients: novel strategies and the promise of targeted agents. Leuk Lymphoma 2013; 54:443-4. [DOI: 10.3109/10428194.2012.739689] [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]
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Lai C, Moulin C. Semantic indexing modelling of resources within a distributed system. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GRID AND UTILITY COMPUTING 2013. [DOI: 10.1504/ijguc.2013.054488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chan SY, Wong WS, Lai C, Wu TC. A Man With Fever and Deranged Liver Function. Clin Infect Dis 2012. [DOI: 10.1093/cid/cis658] [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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Wang C, Hong J, Lai C. Diffusion-weighted MRI and FDG PET/CT as Predictors of Tumor Treatment Response in Patients With Cervical Cancer Receiving Chemoradiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.07.1837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cherchi A, Lai C, Pirisi R, Onnis E. Antianginal and Anti-Ischaemic Activity of Nebivolol in Stable Angina of Effort. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03258269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Perilli V, Aceto P, Modesti C, Ciocchetti P, Sacco T, Vitale F, Lai C, Magalini SC, Avolio AW, Sollazzi L. Low values of left ventricular ejection time in the post-anhepatic phase may be associated with occurrence of primary graft dysfunction after orthotopic liver transplantation: results of a single-centre case-control study. EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2012; 16:1433-1440. [PMID: 23104662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Previous investigations on risk factors for orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) surgery have not analyzed hemodynamic aberrations in great detail. Moreover, the usefulness of esophageal Doppler monitoring has not been extensively studied in this clinical setting. The aim of this study was to evaluate if the occurrence of primary graft dysfunction (PGD) may be anticipated by hemodynamic indexes measured by esophageal Doppler (ED) monitoring system as well as by pulmonary artery catheter (PAC) in patients undergoing OLT. MATERIALS AND METHODS 38 OLT recipients were studied. Patients with acute liver failure or having non treated esophageal varices and those transplanted with marginal donors were excluded from the study. The haemodynamic data - measured by ED monitoring system (HemosonicTM 100, Arrow, OK, USA) and PAC - collected at the following 3 time points were considered for statistical analysis: 30 minutes after the induction of anesthesia but before skin incision, T0; 20 minutes after liver dissection, T1; at the beginning of biliary reconstruction, T2. On the basis of early outcome (72 hours after OLT), patients were distinguished into two groups: those with PGD (grade III-IV of Toronto classification) and those without PGD (grade I-II). RESULTS LVETc (left ventricular ejection time) values, registered at the beginning of biliary reconstruction (T2), were lower in patients with PGD compared to those without PGD (p < 0.000), while there were no differences in hemodynamic parameters derived from PAC between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Since LVETc is related to preload, the results of this study would suggest that normovolemia could be the end point of a fluid replacement strategy in OLT setting.
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Reilly GD, Muhlemann M, Lai C, Verne J, Ives A, Southall PJ, Goulding H, Healy E. High incidence of skin cancer in the Channel Islands. Clin Exp Dermatol 2012; 38:239-43. [PMID: 22998572 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04480.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous studies looking at rates of malignant melanoma (MM) and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in the UK have documented one of the highest rates in the southwest of England; however, the incidence of these tumours in Guernsey and Jersey, two of the Channel Islands, has not previously been reported. AIMS To determine the incidence of cutaneous MM and NMSC in the Channel Islands. METHODS Data for the period 2005-2009 were obtained from clinical and histopathological records for all MMs excised in the Channel Islands, and from the South-west Cancer Registry for MMs excised in the southwest of England and for NMSCs in both areas. The age-standardized incidence rate (ASRs) per 100,000 of the population in the Channel Islands were compared with those with the southwest of England, the UK and the rest of Europe where available. The MM characteristics of the Channel Islands were then compared with the southwest of England using standardized incidence ratios (SIRs). RESULTS The ASR/100,000 for cutaneous MM for 2005-2009 was 30 for the Channel Islands (31.3 for Jersey, 28.2 for Guernsey), 20.3 for the southwest of England, and 15.6 for the UK. Comparison with the rest of Europe indicated that the incidence of MM in the Channel Islands is one of the highest in Europe. The highest incidence of MM was in the over 65 years age group on both Guernsey and Jersey, and when divided into 5-year age bands, the 70-74 years age group had the highest rate. This suggests that this particular age group may have previously received greater exposure to some environmental factor that promotes MM development. The ASR/100,000 for NMSC was also higher for the Channel Islands (263.3) than for the southwest of England (174.6) for 2005-2009, and for the UK in 2009 (104.9). CONCLUSIONS This study indicates that the Channel Islands have a high incidence of skin cancer (both MM and NMSC). In addition, the data show that the ASRs in older people in this population group differ from those in mainland UK, showing higher rates in the over 65 years age group.
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Zhong Y, You Z, Liu X, Wang T, Shen Y, Lai C, Shaw C. SU-C-218-01: Comparison of Single-View and Dual-View Digital Chest Tomosynthesis. Med Phys 2012. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4734649] [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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Lai C, Shen Y, Zhong Y, Whitman G, Yang W, Wang T, Shaw C. TU-E-217BCD-08: Extraction and Insertion of Tumor Masses in Cone Beam Breast CT Images. Med Phys 2012; 39:3915. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4735980] [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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Shen Y, Zhong Y, Lai C, Wang T, Shaw C. TU-E-217BCD-06: Cone Beam Breast CT with a High Resolution Flat Panel Detector-Improvement of Calcification Visibility. Med Phys 2012; 39:3915. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4735978] [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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Huang T, Tucker K, Lee Y, Crott J, Parnell L, Shen J, Smith C, Ordovas J, Li D, Lai C. MAT1A variants modulate the effect of dietary fatty acids on plasma homocysteine concentrations. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis 2012; 22:362-368. [PMID: 21185701 PMCID: PMC3117050 DOI: 10.1016/j.numecd.2010.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2010] [Revised: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 07/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are associated with decreased plasma homocysteine (Hcy), an important biomarker for cardiovascular disease. The S-adenosylmethionine synthetase type-1 (MAT1A), an essential enzyme in the conversion of methionine to S-adenosylmethionine, plays a key role in homocysteine metabolism. This study investigated the interaction between dietary fatty acids and MAT1A genotypes on plasma Hcy concentrations among Boston Puerto Ricans. METHODS AND RESULTS Plasma Hcy and MAT1A genotypes were determined in 994 subjects of the Boston Puerto Rican Health Study. Dietary fatty acid intakes were assessed by interviews using a questionnaire adapted from the NCI/Block food frequency form. RESULT In the cross-sectional analysis, genetic variant MAT1A 3U1510 displayed a significant interaction with dietary n-3:n-6 PUFA ratio in determining plasma Hcy (p-value for interaction = 0.025). 3U1510G homozygotes had significantly lower plasma Hcy concentration than major allele homozygotes and heterozygotes (AA + AG) (p-value for trend = 0.019) when the n-3:n-6 ratio was >0.09. Two other MAT1A variants, d18777 and i15752, also showed significant interactions with different constituents of dietary fat influencing Hcy concentrations. Furthermore, haplotypes consisting of three variants displayed a strong interaction with n3:n6 ratio influencing Hcy concentrations. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that MAT1A genotypes appear to modulate effects of dietary fat on plasma Hcy.
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Lai C, Roschewski M. Nodal marginal zone lymphoma: impersonalized medicine. ONCOLOGY (WILLISTON PARK, N.Y.) 2012; 26:104-108. [PMID: 22393803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Morris H, Crossley K, Makdissi M, Lai C, Gabbe B. Hamstring tendon autograft does not protect the patellofemoral joint from osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: 7 year follow-up. J Sci Med Sport 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2011.11.223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Crawford BK, Piault EC, Lai C, Bennett RM. Assessing fibromyalgia-related fatigue: content validity and psychometric performance of the Fatigue Visual Analog Scale in adult patients with fibromyalgia. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2011; 29:S34-S43. [PMID: 21813054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2010] [Accepted: 03/08/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To document 1) the content validity and 2) measure improvements in fatigue, using the Fatigue Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) assessment tool in patients with fibromyalgia. METHODS The relevance and comprehensiveness of the Fatigue VAS were tested through a qualitative analysis of 20 subjects' verbatim transcripts from semi-structured qualitative interviews. Data from two randomised, controller trials in fibromyalgia (n=1121) were used to conduct correlation analyses with the Fatigue and Tiredness items from the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and the Short Form-36 Vitality scale. Known-groups and cross classification analyses were conducted to demonstrate the ability to measure improvement in fatigue using the Fatigue VAS. RESULTS All subjects spontaneously reported that fatigue was an important symptom to capture in fibromyalgia. The Fatigue VAS was well understood by most subjects (n=18/20). High correlations (Pearson r>0.75) and good agreement (k>0.66) were found between the Fatigue VAS and the FIQ tiredness items no. 16 and 17 and SF-36™ Vitality scale. In both clinical trials there was a substantial separation of approximately 20 points on the mean change in the Fatigue VAS score between responders (>30% improvement in pain VAS) and non-responders. CONCLUSIONS Previous studies have confirmed that fatigue is a major component of the fibromyalgia experience. This current study reports that fibromyalgia patients spontaneously rated fatigue as a highly significant feature of their illness, and supports the use of the Fatigue VAS as a valid questionnaire in fibromyalgia clinical trials.
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Li X, Lai C, Xiao C, Gao X. Enhanced high rate capability of dual-phase Li4Ti5O12–TiO2 induced by pseudocapacitive effect. Electrochim Acta 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2011.07.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Shen Y, Zhong Y, Lai C, Liu X, You Z, Ge S, Yi Y, Wang T, Shaw C. TU-A-301-06: Image Quality, Dose Saving and Scatter Reduction in Dual-Resolution Cone Beam CT Breast Imaging Using Two Different VOI Scanning Techniques. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613096] [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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Yi Y, Shen Y, Lai C, Liu X, Zhong Y, Ge S, You Z, Wang T, Shaw C. TH-E-110-10: Doses in Volume-Of-Interest Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)- a Monte Carlo Simulation Study. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613594] [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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Zhong Y, You Z, Shen Y, Liu X, Lai C, Wang T, Ge S, Yi Y, Shaw C. SU-E-I-149: Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Using 2D Source Scanning Patterns: A Simulation Study. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611723] [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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Liu X, Lai C, Shaw C, Shen Y, Zhong Y, Yi Y, Ge S, You Z. SU-C-301-05: Comparative Low-Contrast Performance of Scan Equalization Digital Mammography (SEDM) v.s. Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM): A Simulation Study with Micro-Calcifications. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611505] [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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Ge S, Lai C, Yi Y, Shen Y, Liu X, Zhong Y, You Z, Wang T, Shaw C. SU-E-I-17: Evaluation of Cone Beam Breast CT (CBCT) System: Detection of Randomly Distributed Micro-Calcification and the Effect of Beam Hardening Filter. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3611590] [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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Shen Y, Liu X, Lai C, Zhong Y, Ge S, Yi Y, You Z, Wang T, Shaw C. TU-A-301-01: Microcalcifications Visibility in Cone Beam Breast CT with Various Flat Panel Detectors. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3613091] [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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Hung C, Liu K, Chen W, Lai C, Chen H, Liu C, Huang Y, Chen M. SU-E-T-148: The IMRT and VMAT QA Experience Using PTW 2D-ARRAY. Med Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3612099] [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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Fanale MA, Vigil K, Lai C, Feng L, Dong W, Younes A, Romaguera JE, Fayad L, Hagemeister FB, Mulanovich V. Outcomes of HIV-positive lymphoma patients treated in the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) era. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e18528] [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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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Saraceni C, Lai S, Gargiulo A, Citterio F. Preoperative Psychological Factors Predicting Graft Rejection in Patients Undergoing Kidney Transplant: A Pilot Study. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1006-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Romagnoli J, Lai S, Gargiulo A, Citterio F. Effects of Switching from Twice-Daily to Once-Daily Tacrolimus Formulation on Quality of Life, Anxiety, and Transplant Benefit Perception after Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1020-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Calia R, Lai C, Aceto P, Luciani M, Saraceni C, Avolio A, Agnes S. Psychological Risk Factors for Graft Rejection Among Liver Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2011; 43:1123-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2011.01.159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Li F, Lai C, Kobashigawa J, Fishbein M, Reed E. 99 Phosphorylated Signaling Proteins as Biomarkers of Antibody-Mediated Heart Allograft Rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2011.01.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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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Grebely J, Raffa JD, Lai C, Kerr T, Fischer B, Krajden M, Dore GJ, Tyndall MW. Impact of hepatitis C virus infection on all-cause and liver-related mortality in a large community-based cohort of inner city residents. J Viral Hepat 2011; 18:32-41. [PMID: 20196806 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2010.01279.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The aim of this study was to measure the impact of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on mortality in a cohort of inner city residents. The Community Health and Safety Evaluation is a community-based study of inner city residents followed retrospectively and prospectively through linkages with provincial virology and mortality databases. We identified participants having received HCV antibody testing, evaluated cause-specific mortality rates and factors associated with all-cause and liver-related mortality using Cox Proportional Hazards models. Overall, 2332 participants received HCV antibody testing (recent non-injection drug use - 81%). The prevalence of HCV and HIV was 64% (1495 of 2332) and 21% (485 of 2332), respectively. Between January 2003 and December 2007, there were 180 deaths (192 per 10.000 person-years; 95% CI: 165, 222), with 21% HIV-related, 20% drug-related and 7% liver-related. Mortality was associated with age >50 [adjusted hazard ratio (AHR) 2.80 vs < 40 years (referent group); 95% CI 1.93, 4.07, P < 0.001] and HIV infection (AHR 3.81; 95% CI 2.72, 5.34, P < 0.001), but not positive HCV antibody status (AHR 1.19; 95% CI 0.83, 1.72, P = 0.35). Liver-related mortality was associated with age >50 [AHR 18.49 vs < 40 years (referent group); 95% CI 2.27, 150.41, P < 0.001] and positive HCV antibody status (AHR 7.69; 95% CI 0.99, 59.98, P = 0.052). This study demonstrates a high rate of mortality in this population, particularly those with HIV. HCV-infected inner city residents >50 years of age were at significant risk of liver-related mortality. Continued surveillance of this population infected with HCV in the 1970s and 1980s is important.
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Crossley K, Lai C, Lentzos J, Gabbe B, Morris H, Tan C, Pandy M, Brukner P, Makdissi M. Hamstring tendon autograft does not protect the patellofemoral joint from osteoarthritis after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: 7 year follow-up. J Sci Med Sport 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2010.10.470] [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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Bao R, Lai C, Qu H, Wang D, Ying L, Tao X, Wang J, Zhai H, Cai H, Qian C. 185 Anti-tumor activity of CU-201, an inhibitor of HDAC, SFK and Abl kinases. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(10)71890-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Crawford BK, Piault EC, Lai C, Sarzi-Puttini P. Assessing sleep in fibromyalgia: investigation of an alternative scoring method for the Jenkins Sleep Scale based on data from randomized controlled studies. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2010; 28:S100-S109. [PMID: 21176429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2010] [Accepted: 12/09/2010] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the validity of a rescored version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS) to assess the extent of possible bias of a 4-week recall period in assessing sleep in patients with fibromyalgia. METHODS A rescoring algorithm of the JSS was developed. The psychometric properties of the rescored JSS were examined using blinded, observed data from a Phase 2 trial (n=195) in subjects with fibromyalgia. In addition, data from two Phase 3, randomised, controlled trials (n=1,121) in subjects with fibromyalgia were used to further validate the rescored JSS by conducting correlation analyses with other assessments expected to correlate with sleep. These included fatigue and tiredness items from the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), the Functional Outcomes of Sleep Questionnaire (FOSQ), and the Short Form-36 (SF-36™) Vitality scale. RESULTS Construct validity of the rescored JSS was found to be acceptable, with an internal consistency reliability of α=0.70. Test-retest reliability on stable subjects, defined using the FIQ total score, was also acceptable (ICC=0.70). Moderate to high correlations (Pearson r>0.66) were found with two FIQ items, addressing fatigue and non-restorative sleep, and the SF-36™ Vitality scale; correlations with the original JSS were similar. Both JSS versions were found to be responsive (p<0.0001), and the rescored version accounted for 90% of the variance captured in the original version. CONCLUSIONS These results showed the rescored JSS performed similarly to the original scale, suggesting the original scale's 4-week recall period did not introduce substantial bias in capturing the experience of fibromyalgia-related sleep disturbances.
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Lai C, Chen M, Yeh C, Huang W, Chin C, Kuo Y, Wang J, Lee S, Chen H, Chen W. Can all Patients with Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Benefit from Preoperative Radiotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.07.778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Miller ME, Moriarty JM, Linetsky M, Lai C, Ishiyama A. Intracochlear schwannoma presenting as diffuse cochlear enhancement: diagnostic challenges of a rare cause of deafness. Ir J Med Sci 2010; 181:131-4. [PMID: 20852964 PMCID: PMC3261412 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-010-0572-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2010] [Accepted: 09/03/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Intracochlear schwannoma is a rare, treatable, cause of unilateral hearing loss. Due to the small size, position, and variable clinical and imaging features, diagnosis presents a significant challenge and is often delayed. We present a case of a patient with an intracochlear schwannoma presenting as a diffuse enhancement of the cochlea, mimicking an infectious or inflammatory process. The absence of focal nodularity in this lesion on multiple high-resolution MRI examinations led to a delay of over 3 years from the patient's initial presentation to surgical diagnosis. Clinical history and examination, imaging features, pathologic findings, and surgical management options are described.
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Lai C, Liu X, Zhong Y, Shen Y, Han T, Ge S, Yi Y, You Z, Wang T, Shaw C. WE-A-201B-02: Calcification Visibility in Cone Beam Breast CT: Effects of Under-Sampling and Limited Angle Scans. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3469334] [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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Lai C, Li G, Dou Y, Gao X. Mesoporous polyaniline or polypyrrole/anatase TiO2 nanocomposite as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Electrochim Acta 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2010.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chi I, Law BVKK, Leung ACT, Liu CP, Yeoh CS, Cheng YH, Ma AMK, Kwan CK, Lai C. Residential Assessment Instrument 2.0 in care planning for residents in nursing homes. Hong Kong Med J 2010; 16 Suppl 3:29-33. [PMID: 20601731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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Yi Y, Lai C, Han T, Liu X, Shen Y, Zhong Y, Ge S, You Z, Wang T, Shaw C. SU-GG-I-29: Comparison of Ellipsoidal and Cylindrical Breast Phantoms for Accuracy of Monte Carlo Dose Estimation in Cone Beam Breast CT. Med Phys 2010. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3468062] [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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Wang T, Chao A, Hsueh S, Lai C. Immunohistochemical analysis of stress-induced phosphoprotein-1 (STIP1) in ovarian cancer tissues with low serum levels of CA125. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.e15530] [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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Lai C, Ayyer R, Hiltner A, Baer E. Effect of confinement on the relaxation behavior of poly(ethylene oxide). POLYMER 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2010.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Kawano M, Kittleson M, Fishbein M, Lai C, Patel J, Davis S, Moriguchi J, Ardehali A, Kobashigawa J. 210: Review of 12,703 Endomyocardial Biopsies: The Truth of Quilty Lesions in the Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus Era. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2009.11.221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lai C, Wei J, Li F, Zhang Q, Gjertson D, Kobashigawa J, Fishbein M, Reed E. 94: Phosphoproteomic Analysis of Cardiac Allograft Biopsies Reveals Novel Markers of Antibody Mediated Rejection. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2009.11.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Tsai J, Hong J, Lai C, Chang T. Pretreatment FDG-PET is Helpful in Subgrouping the Prognosis of Cervical Cancer Patients with Enlarged Pelvic Lymph Nodes on MRI. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2009.07.868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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