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Cardiac tamponade is a recognised complication of blunt trauma to the chest. It usually presents at the time of the acute event but there are rare cases of delayed presentations. We present such a case where the tamponade occurred six weeks following the trauma to the chest wall.
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Jain P, McKay M, Wong H, Alam F, Littler J, Maguire J, Malik Z, Ramani V, Schofield P, Whitmarsh K. The Role of Radiotherapy in Extensive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (ED SCLC): Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation (PCI) and Consolidation Thoracic Radiotherapy. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2011.01.436] [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]
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Ramani V, Alam F, Eswar C, Jyoti B, Jain P, Maguire J, Littler J, Schofield P, Whitmarsh K, Wong H. Palliative Radiotherapy for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: a Comparison of 2D vs 3D Planning. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2011.01.469] [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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Cohen D, Alam F, Dunstan F, Myles S, Hughes D, Routledge P. 062 Abolition of prescription co-payments in Wales: an observational study on dispensing rates. Br J Soc Med 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2010.120956.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Flavahan R, Alam F. P02-116 - Impact of the smoking ban on the incidence of adverse events in adult psychiatry wards on the Wirral. Eur Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(10)70714-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Krishna S, Alam F, Jaganathan G. P02-101 - Effect of acute care model in provision of general adult psychiatric services. Eur Psychiatry 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(10)70699-4] [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: 10/19/2022] Open
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Javed Q, Alam F, Krishna S. Reversible hyponatraemia with venlafaxine in a young patient. CASE REPORTS 2009; 2009:bcr07.2009.2084. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.07.2009.2084] [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] Open
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Bin Abd Latif S, Rashid M, Alam F. An Analytical Model for MAC Protocol Configuration in WLAN. 2009 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED INFORMATION NETWORKING AND APPLICATIONS 2009. [DOI: 10.1109/aina.2009.100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Alam F, Duarte R, Raphael J, Labib M, Mutagi H, Kapur S. 693. Low Dose Intrathecal Morphine Therapy and Hypogonadotrophic Hypogonadism. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2008. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-00115550-200809001-00391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Paranthaman R, Alam F, Mbaya P. Survey of facilities available in psychiatric clinics to check blood pressure, ECG and associated training requirements. Eur Psychiatry 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2007.01.533] [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: 10/23/2022] Open
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Alam F. Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural intervention by mental health nurses in schizophrenia. Br J Psychiatry 2007; 190:271; author reply 271-2. [PMID: 17329754 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.190.3.271a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Latif SBA, Rashid MA, Alam F. Effects of Varying Superframe Duration on Jitter in Interactive Multimedia Traffic Transmission over WLANs. 6TH IEEE/ACIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (ICIS 2007) 2007. [DOI: 10.1109/icis.2007.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Latif SBA, Rashid M, Alam F. Profiling Delay and Throughput Characteristics of Interactive Multimedia Traffic over WLANs Using OPNET. 21ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCED INFORMATION NETWORKING AND APPLICATIONS WORKSHOPS (AINAW'07) 2007. [DOI: 10.1109/ainaw.2007.298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Fujioka C, Horiguchi J, Ishifuro M, Kakizawa H, Kiguchi M, Matsuura N, Hieda M, Tachikake T, Alam F, Furukawa T, Ito K. A feasibility study: evaluation of radiofrequency ablation therapy to hepatocellular carcinoma using image registration of preoperative and postoperative CT. Acad Radiol 2006; 13:986-94. [PMID: 16843851 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2006.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2006] [Revised: 05/20/2006] [Accepted: 05/21/2006] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The therapeutic response to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) often is evaluated by comparing pre- and post-RFA computed tomography (CT). However, judgment about whether an ablative margin, ie, 5-10 mm of normal hepatic tissue, is ensured sometimes is difficult. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of fusion images of pre- and post-RFA CT. MATERIALS AND METHODS HCCs (n = 20) sized 13 +/- 5 mm (range, 4-23 mm) were included. For pre-RFA CT, the arterial phase of intravenous dynamic CT (n = 17), CT arterioportography (n = 2), and CT hepatic arteriography (n = 1) was used. Using automatic image registration software (n = 20) and a manual segmentation technique (n = 4), fusion images were created in combination with post-RFA CT (equilibrium phase of intravenous CT). RESULTS Automatic image registration and manual segmentation technique took approximately 2-3 and 5 minutes, respectively. Total time required for the creation of fusion images was less than 10 minutes in all cases. Fusion images enabled easier understanding of the relationship between the tumor and ablation zone, helping judge whether an ablative margin was ensured. CONCLUSION Fusion of pre- and post-RFA CT images is considered a feasible tool in the evaluation of RFA therapy for HCC.
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Alam F, Yasutomi H, Fukuda H, Horiguchi J, Murakami Y, Ohshita T, Inoue K, Ito K. Diffuse cerebral white matter T2-weighted hyperintensity: a new finding of general paresis. Acta Radiol 2006; 47:609-11. [PMID: 16875341 DOI: 10.1080/02841850600690389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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General paresis (parenchymatous neurosyphilis) is a rare disease, and in recent years the number of papers published on the magnetic resonance imaging findings has been limited. The findings are as follows: cerebral atrophy; mesiotemporal T2 hyperintensity; ventriculomegaly; pathological T2 hypointensity of the globus pallidus, putamen, the head of the caudate nucleus and thalamus. We present a new finding, diffuse cerebral white matter T2 hyperintensity, observed in a patient with general paresis with a 5-year history of progressive dementia.
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Horiguchi J, Fukuda H, Yamamoto H, Hirai N, Alam F, Kakizawa H, Hieda M, Tachikake T, Marukawa K, Ito K. The impact of motion artifacts on the reproducibility of repeated coronary artery calcium measurements. Eur Radiol 2006; 17:81-6. [PMID: 16718452 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-006-0278-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2005] [Revised: 03/17/2006] [Accepted: 04/03/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The purpose of this study is, using a 16-section multidetector-row helical computed tomography (MDCT) scanner with retrospective reconstruction, to compare variability in repeated coronary calcium scoring and qualitative scores of the motion artifacts. One hundred forty-four patients underwent two subsequent scans using MDCT. According to Agatston and volume algorithms, the coronary calcium scores during mid-diastole (the center corresponding to 70% of the R-R cycle) were calculated and the inter-scan variability was obtained. Motion artifacts from coronary artery calcium were subjectively evaluated and classified using a 5-point scale: 1, excellent; no motion artifacts; 2, fine, minor motion artifacts; 3, moderate, mild motion artifacts; 4, bad, severe motion artifacts; 5, poor, doubling or discontinuity. Each reading was done by vessels (left main, left descending, left circumflex and right coronary arteries) and the motion artifact score (mean of the scales) was determined per patient. The variability in the low (1.2+/-0.2) and high (2.4+/-0.6) motion artifact score groups was 7+/-6 (median, 6)% and 19+/-15 (16)% on the Agatston score (P<0.01) and 7+/-7 (6)% and 16+/-13 (14)% on the volume score (P<0.01), respectively. In conclusion, motion has a significant impact on the reproducibility of coronary calcium scoring.
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Wilson JG, Anisuzzaman AKM, Alam F, Soloway AH. Development of carborane synthons: synthesis and chemistry of (aminoalkyl)carboranes. Inorg Chem 2002. [DOI: 10.1021/ic00036a043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Although lichen planus is a relatively common mucocutaneous disorder in adults, it has only rarely been described in children. Moreover, even less data has been published regarding mucosal lesions in children. Six case reports of childhood oral lichen planus are presented and the available literature reviewed. It is believed that this paper documents the largest series of cases of childhood oral mucosal lichen planus to be reported in the literature to date. Lichen planus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral mucosal white patches in children, particularly those of Asian origin.
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Alam F, Argiriadou A, Hodgson T, Kumar N, Porter S. Primary syphilis remains a cause of oral ulceration. Br Dent J 2000. [DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800767a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Alam F, Argiriadou AS, Hodgson TA, Kumar N, Porter SR. Primary syphilis remains a cause of oral ulceration. Br Dent J 2000; 189:352-4. [PMID: 11081944 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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After many years the incidence of infective syphilis (infection with Treponema pallidum) is increasing in the United Kingdom. This may reflect changes in sexual attitudes and behaviour, altering trends in HIV disease, and increased foreign travel. Oral disease as a consequence of primary syphilis is rare. The present report details two patients presenting to an oral medicine clinic in London, within a 6-month period in 1999, with oral ulceration as their only clinical manifestation of undiagnosed primary syphilis. The oral aspects of early syphilis and the need for dentists to be aware of changing epidemiological trends in relevant infectious diseases are highlighted.
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van Voorst R, Alam F. Polyglycols as base fluids for environmentally-friendly lubricants. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2000. [DOI: 10.1002/jsl.3000160404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Weishaupt D, Schweitzer ME, Alam F, Karasick D, Wapner K. MR imaging of inflammatory joint diseases of the foot and ankle. Skeletal Radiol 1999; 28:663-9. [PMID: 10653360 DOI: 10.1007/s002560050571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Pain affecting the foot and ankle is a common complaint frequently attributable to inflammatory joint diseases. Although conventional radiography is regarded as the initial step in the diagnostic investigation, MR imaging may contribute to further evaluation of these patients due to the direct visualization of the inflammatory soft tissue formed in the disease and its effects on bone, cartilage and para-articular structures. The high spatial resolution of MR imaging combined with tissue characterization often allows initial detection of inflammatory joint abnormalities at a stage that precedes radiographic evaluation. The typical MR appearance of certain inflammatory joint disorders may be helpful in narrowing the wide differential diagnosis. Furthermore, MR imaging can be used for an exact assessment of the extent of the disorder as well as its complications. Accurate diagnostic information can guide the clinician in further diagnostic tests and implementation of proper therapeutic treatment.
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Alam F, Schweitzer ME, Li XX, Malat J, Hussain SM. Frequency and spectrum of abnormalities in the bone marrow of the wrist: MR imaging findings. Skeletal Radiol 1999; 28:312-7. [PMID: 10450877 DOI: 10.1007/s002560050523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the frequency of marrow abnormalities on wrist MR imaging and the MR findings of these various abnormalities. DESIGN AND PATIENTS Five hundred and nineteen patients were studied at 1.5 T. Two observers recorded the presence and location of avascular necrosis, occult fractures and arthritic edema [focal osteoarthritis, ulnolunate abutment, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, gouty arthritis and scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC)]. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION One hundred and eighty-seven (36%) patients demonstrated marrow abnormalities in the wrist, of which 101 were diagnosed as arthritis [64 (34%) as focal osteoarthritis, 17 (9%) as ulnolunate abutment, 15 (8%) as rheumatoid arthritis, 2 as septic arthritis, 2 as SLAC, and 1 as gouty arthritis]. Seventy-two patients had occult fractures and in 27 patients avascular necrosis was seen. MR imaging can reveal various abnormalities in bone marrow of the wrist when findings on radiography are normal or equivocal.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of mangafodipir trisodium on heavily T2-weighted magnetic resonance cholangiography (MRC) images and on functional T1-weighted MRC. Pre- and post-mangafodipir trisodium heavily T2-weighted MRC and fat-suppressed T1-weighted three-dimensional (3D) gradient-echo MRC images were obtained in a patient with a prior cholecystectomy and a long cystic duct remnant that had apparent biliary stasis. Multiplanar reconstructed images were created. The precontrast T2-weighted MRC showed a long cystic duct remnant and a normal common bile duct (CBD). The postcontrast T2-weighted MRC showed loss of CBD signal, but persistent signal in the cystic duct remnant due to biliary stasis. Post-mangafodipir T1-weighted 3D gradient-echo images showed the main right and left hepatic ducts, but the cystic duct was not depicted. Conventional T2-weighted MRC sequences should not be obtained after administering mangafodipir trisodium because this contrast agent decreases the T2 and therefore the signal intensity of bile within normally functioning bile ducts. Functional MRC images can be acquired by using a post-mangafodipir T1-weighted technique.
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Marshall EJ, Alam F. Psychiatric problems associated with alcohol misuse and dependence. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 1997; 58:44-6. [PMID: 9337920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Psychiatric comorbidity is common in individuals with alcohol problems and has a significant effect on the outcome of alcohol problems. Problem drinkers should therefore be screened for psychiatric disorders and have access to appropriate treatment. Psychiatric comorbidity should be taken into account in the planning and development of treatment services for alcohol problems.
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