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Badea CT, Guo X, Clark D, Johnston SM, Marshall C, Piantadosi C. Lung imaging in rodents using dual energy micro-CT. PROCEEDINGS OF SPIE--THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR OPTICAL ENGINEERING 2012; 8317. [PMID: 24027623 DOI: 10.1117/12.912155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Dual energy CT imaging is expected to play a major role in the diagnostic arena as it provides material decomposition on an elemental basis. The purpose of this work is to investigate the use of dual energy micro-CT for the estimation of vascular, tissue, and air fractions in rodent lungs using a post-reconstruction three-material decomposition method. We have tested our method using both simulations and experimental work. Using simulations, we have estimated the accuracy limits of the decomposition for realistic micro-CT noise levels. Next, we performed experiments involving ex vivo lung imaging in which intact lungs were carefully removed from the thorax, were injected with an iodine-based contrast agent and inflated with air at different volume levels. Finally, we performed in vivo imaging studies in (n=5) C57BL/6 mice using fast prospective respiratory gating in end-inspiration and end-expiration for three different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). Prior to imaging, mice were injected with a liposomal blood pool contrast agent. The mean accuracy values were for Air (95.5%), Blood (96%), and Tissue (92.4%). The absolute accuracy in determining all fraction materials was 94.6%. The minimum difference that we could detect in material fractions was 15%. As expected, an increase in PEEP levels for the living mouse resulted in statistically significant increases in air fractions at end-expiration, but no significant changes in end-inspiration. Our method has applicability in preclinical pulmonary studies where various physiological changes can occur as a result of genetic changes, lung disease, or drug effects.
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Marshall C, McBryde E, Richards M. Do rapid detection and isolation of colonized patients reduce MRSA spread in the intensive care unit? BMC Proc 2011. [PMCID: PMC3239505 DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-5-s6-o88] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Odhiambo J, Sutovsky M, DeJarnette J, Marshall C, Sutovsky P. Adaptation of ubiquitin-PNA based sperm quality assay for semen evaluation by a conventional flow cytometer and a dedicated platform for flow cytometric semen analysis. Theriogenology 2011; 76:1168-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2011.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2011] [Revised: 04/25/2011] [Accepted: 05/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Janko K, Marshall C, Musilová Z, Houdt JV, Couloux A, Cruaud C, Lecointre G. Multilocus analyses of an Antarctic fish species flock (Teleostei, Notothenioidei, Trematominae): Phylogenetic approach and test of the early-radiation event. Mol Phylogenet Evol 2011; 60:305-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ympev.2011.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2010] [Revised: 01/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ferguson D, Orr P, Gillanders J, Corrigan G, Marshall C. Measurement of long lived radioactive impurities retained in the disposable cassettes on the Tracerlab MX system during the production of [18F]FDG. Appl Radiat Isot 2011; 69:1479-85. [PMID: 21641809 DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2011.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2010] [Revised: 05/20/2011] [Accepted: 05/22/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Using a High- Purity Germanium gamma-ray spectrometer, a number of radioisotopes have been identified within Tracerlab MX radiochemistry system cassettes used to synthesise [18F]FDG. Twenty radiochemistry cassettes were measured and the average total activity of each radioisotope was determined. Using these values and decay correction, the minimum time the cassettes should be left in a decay store before the specific activity falls below 0.4B q/g, the limit for disposal alongside Clinical Waste was found to be 24 months.
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Johal A, Sheriteh Z, Battagel J, Marshall C. The use of videofluoroscopy in the assessment of the pharyngeal airway in obstructive sleep apnoea. Eur J Orthod 2011; 33:212-9. [DOI: 10.1093/ejo/cjq058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Denholm JT, Neal A, Yan B, Petty S, Knox J, French C, Marshall C. Acute encephalomyelitis syndromes associated with H1N1 09 influenza vaccination. Neurology 2011; 75:2246-8. [PMID: 21172848 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0b013e3182020307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Webber C, Marshall C, Pinto D, Scherer S, Ponting C. [P2.62]: 46% of individuals with ASD that harbour de novo CNVs have at least one de novo CNV that overlaps a gene associated with synaptic signalling. Int J Dev Neurosci 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijdevneu.2010.07.192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Marshall C, Giovannoni G. CP3 Progressive ataxia with unusual radiographic findings. J Neurol Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2010.226340.68] [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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Marshall C. 614 Mechanisms of cell signalling in metastasis. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(10)71415-4] [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] Open
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Coleman E, Doddakula K, Meeke R, Marshall C, Jahangir S, Hinchion J. An atypical case of successful resuscitation of an accidental profound hypothermia patient, occurring in a temperate climate. Perfusion 2010; 25:103-6. [DOI: 10.1177/0267659110366066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cases of accidental profound hypothermia occur most frequently in cold, northern climates. We describe an atypical case, occurring in a temperate climate, where a hypothermic cardiac—arrested patient was successfully resuscitated using extracorporeal circulation (ECC).
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Yow KH, Mahmood A, Marshall C, Higman D, Imray CHE. There is a growing realization of the important role of transcranial Doppler and intravenous antiplatelet therapy in the control of platelet microemboli and associated perioperative strokes. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2010; 39:654. [PMID: 20129802 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2009.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2009] [Accepted: 11/25/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Balentine C, Wilks J, Robinson C, Marshall C, Anaya D, Albo D, Berger D. Obesity Increases Wound Complications in Minimally Invasive and Open Rectal Surgery. J Surg Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2009.11.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Balentine C, Marshall C, Robinson C, Wilks J, Anaya D, Albo D, Berger D. Obese Patients Benefit from a Minimally Invasive Approach to Colorectal Cancer Surgery. J Surg Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2009.11.285] [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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Marshall C, Colvin R, King Q. O586 Social historical perspective of black women's reproductive rights. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(09)60959-0] [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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Isely N, Lamare M, Marshall C, Barker M. Expression of the DNA repair enzyme, photolyase, in developmental tissues and larvae, and in response to ambient UV-R in the Antarctic sea urchin Sterechinus neumayeri. Photochem Photobiol 2009; 85:1168-76. [PMID: 19500294 DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-1097.2009.00566.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Gene expression of the DNA repair enzyme, photolyase (E.C. 4.1.99.3) was examined in the gonads, eggs, embryos and larval stages of the Antarctic sea urchin, Sterechinus neumayeri. Partial sequencing of the gene revealed two highly conserved regions, including a 300 bp region representing the binding site for the cofactor flavin adenine dinucleotide. The second 1200 bp region, likely representing a second light-harvesting cofactor binding site, was identified in a second sea urchin species, Strongylocentrotus frascicanus. Probes for photolyase were developed from the shorter sequence, and expression in sea urchin developmental tissue and stages, and in response to in situ exposure to ultraviolet radiation was quantified using PCR and RT-qPCR, with concentrations of photolyase normalized to actin concentrations. Photolyase was expressed in all tissues and developmental stages examined. In controlled field-based experiments in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica, we found evidence of both constitutive expression of photolyase and induction in response to in situ exposure of embryos to UV-R. Induction of photolyase was observed in response to greater ambient UV-R (such as shallower water depths or sea ice-free regions).
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Thomas RJ, Williams M, Marshall C, Glen J, Callam M. The total hospital and community UK costs of managing patients with relapsed breast cancer. Br J Cancer 2009; 100:598-600. [PMID: 19223909 PMCID: PMC2653736 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6604911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The complete hospital and community records of 77 women were randomly selected from 232 women who had relapsed breast cancer between 2000 and 2005. Scrutiny of all management activities revealed a total cost of £1 939 329 (mean per patient of £25 186, 95% CI £13 705–£33 821). The median survival from time of relapse was 40.07 months and the median total cost per patient was £31 402.62. Including the community cost of a relapse provides a more realistic figure for future cost-effectiveness analysis of adjuvant breast cancer therapies.
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Gaunt A, Guy A, Newman J, Tiivas C, Marshall C, Higman DJ, Imray CHE. Pre-operative transcranial Doppler (TCD) emboli detection in symptomatic patients to determine the timing of carotid surgery. Br J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Marshall C, Fisher S, Yandle T, Smyth D, J.M.Elliott, Blake J, Richards A, McClean D. Trans-cardiac Production of Urotensin II in Acute and Chronic Ischaemia. Heart Lung Circ 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2009.05.289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Knight J, McLeod A, Marshall C. Robert Charles Hedderwick Bruce. West J Med 2008. [DOI: 10.1136/bmj.a1741] [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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Marshall C. Utilising cardiopulmonary bypass for cancer surgery. Malignancy-induced protein C deficiency and thrombophilia. Perfusion 2008; 22:381-3. [PMID: 18666739 DOI: 10.1177/0267659108089138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cardiopulmonary bypass has evolved over the last 30 years. It is an important tool for the cardiac surgeon today and also has applications in non-cardiac operations such as surgery to extract tumours. Such patients undergoing surgery for cancer may be at an increased risk of a thromboembolic event post surgery, due to disturbances in the normal clotting pathway leading to hypercoagulability. One such disturbance is malignancy-induced Protein C deficiency. A deficiency of Protein C can cause hypercoagulabitity. Recent studies have examined cardiopulmonary bypass and inherited Protein C deficiency. However, surgery for cancer patients with a malignancy-induced Protein C deficiency involving cardiopulmonary bypass has not been reported. Surgery using CPB in these patients may result in increased morbidity and mortality. The objective of this article is to review the literature in order to discuss the occurrence, the aetiology and possible management of cancer patients with malignancy-induced Protein C deficiencies that require cardiopulmonary bypass for their surgery.
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Marshall C. Rho GTPases, actomyosin contractility and cell migration. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)71217-5] [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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van Dellen D, Tiivas CAS, Jarvi K, Marshall C, Higman DJ, Imray CHE. Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography-directed intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist therapy to control transient cerebral microemboli before and after carotid endarterectomy. Br J Surg 2008; 95:709-13. [PMID: 18425794 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.6204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with a transient focal neurological deficit, critical carotid stenosis and/or microemboli detected by transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) have a significant risk of stroke. The effect of tirofiban, a selective glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor, was assessed in patients with microembolic signals on TCD after transient ischaemic attacks or carotid endarterectomy (CEA). METHODS Thirty-three patients with microemboli on TCD (13 symptomatic preoperative, 19 postoperative, one both) were treated with tirofiban between 2002 and 2007. All patients had carotid stenosis greater than 70 per cent. TCD monitoring was used during and after tirofiban therapy. RESULTS The median (range) rate of microemboli decreased from 22 (4-260) per h before surgery and 81 (44-216) per h after surgery to 0 (0-9) per h in both groups (P < 0.001, Mann-Whitney U test). This occurred rapidly (preoperative median 30 min; postoperative median 45 min) and was well tolerated in all patients, with no serious adverse effects. CONCLUSION Cerebral microemboli were controlled by tirofiban both before and after CEA. Further study is required to compare the relative efficacy of tirofiban and dextran.
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Thomas R, Williams M, Marshall C, Walker L. Switching to letrozole or exemestane improves hot flushes, mood and quality of life in tamoxifen intolerant women. Br J Cancer 2008; 98:1494-9. [PMID: 18392053 PMCID: PMC2391104 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6604323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2007] [Revised: 02/27/2008] [Accepted: 02/28/2008] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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We report an open-label, prospective, crossover study involving 184 post-menopausal women experiencing hot flushes on adjuvant tamoxifen (T). Six weeks after switching to an AI, the primary end point, hot flush score, improved by 47.3% (P<0.001) compared to those reported on T. The mean mood rating scale (MRS) score improved by 9.7% (P=0.01). The total mean combined FACT (b+es) score improved from 134.2 (95% CI +/-2.96) to 143.5 (95% CI +/-2.96 <0.001), and the endocrine subscale improved by 9.8% from 51.73 (95% CI +/-1.38) to 57.34 (CI +/-1.38, P<0.001). At 6 weeks, significantly more women chose to remain on an AI: 133 (72%), vs 40 (22%) (P<0.001) preferring T. At 3 months, 107 (58%) preferred to remain on an AI, 55(30%) on T, and 22 (12%) withdrew. The overall arthralgia rate at 3 months was 47% on AI and 30% on T (P=0.001). In all 182 (99%) women reported appreciating the opportunity to experience both drugs. These data suggest that if patients suffering significant adverse effects on T are given the opportunity to try an AI, this empowers them to prioritize relative side-effects, improving wellbeing in a significant proportion. These data also highlight the need for hospital follow-up in this intolerant cohort.
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Marshall C, Mocatta T, McKenzie J, Kettle AJ, Blake J, Elliott J, Smyth D, Richards M, McClean DR. INCREASED NEUTROPHIL AND MONOCYTE DEGRANULATION WITH RELEASE OF INTRACELLULAR LEUCOCYTE ELASTASE AND MYELOPEROXIDASE IN ACUTE ST ELEVATION MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. Heart Lung Circ 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2008.03.003] [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]
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