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Ahmed W, Richardson K, Sidhu JPS, Toze S. Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. in rainwater tank samples: comparison of culture-based methods and 23S rRNA gene quantitative PCR assays. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2012; 46:11370-11376. [PMID: 22963205 DOI: 10.1021/es302222b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In this study, culture-based methods and quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays were compared with each other for the measurement of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. in water samples collected from rainwater tanks in Southeast Queensland, Australia. Among the 50 rainwater tank samples tested, 26 (52%) and 46 (92%) samples yielded E. coli numbers as measured by EPA Method 1603 and E. coli 23S rRNA gene qPCR assay, respectively. Similarly, 49 (98%) and 47 (94%) samples yielded Enterococcus spp. numbers as measured by EPA Method 1600 and Enterococcus spp. 23S rRNA gene qPCR assay, respectively. The mean E. coli (2.49 ± 0.85) log(10) and Enterococcus spp. (2.72 ± 0.32) log(10) numbers as measured by qPCR assays were significantly (P < 0001) different than E. coli (0.91 ± 0.80) log(10) and Enterococcus spp. (1.86 ± 0.60) log(10) numbers as measured by culture-based method. Weak but significant correlations were observed between both EPA Method 1603 and the E. coli qPCR assay (r = 0.47, P = 0.0009), and EPA Method 1600 and the Enterococcus spp. qPCR assay (r = 0.42, P = 0.002). Good qualitative agreement was found between the culture-based method and the Enterococcus spp. qPCR assay in terms of detecting fecal pollution in water samples from the studied rainwater tanks. More research studies, however, are needed to shed some light on the discrepancies associated with the culture-based methods and qPCR assays for measuring fecal indicator bacteria.
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Mou B, Richardson K, Benzen S, Liu HY. Effects of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus in Spinach Cultivars. PLANT DISEASE 2012; 96:618-622. [PMID: 30727521 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-09-11-0748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) causes one of the most economically destructive diseases of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris), rhizomania, which may reduce sugar yield by 80%. This field investigation was conducted to evaluate the interactions between spinach genotypes and different BNYVV strains, and to determine whether BNYVV is transmitted through spinach seeds. Eight commercial spinach cultivars were planted in two BNYVV-infested fields and two control fields in Salinas, CA in 2009. Spinach plants in the BNYVV-infested fields showed disease symptoms of yellow-green or light-green vein clearing, mottling, or yellow-green chlorotic lesions on younger leaves as early as 28 days after planting (four- to six-true leaf stage). Leaves may also become stiff, more crinkled, and necrotic. There was an increase of lateral roots and leaf number but a decrease in leaf weight compared to healthy plants. Infected plants often became stunted, deformed, wilted, and dead. Symptomatic leaves and roots from plants with or without leaf symptoms in BNYVV-infested fields all tested positive for BNYVV by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. A more aggressive (resistance-breaking) strain of BNYVV led to higher disease incidence in spinach than in the wild type. BNYVV was not transmitted through spinach seeds. There were significant differences in disease development among cultivars, with disease incidence ranging from 8 to 44%, suggesting that genetic improvement of BNYVV resistance through spinach breeding should be feasible.
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Blumsack S, Richardson K. Cost and Emissions Implications of Coupling Wind and Solar Power. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.4236/sgre.2012.34041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Shibli-Rahhal A, Vaughan-Sarrazin MS, Richardson K, Cram P. Testing and treatment for osteoporosis following hip fracture in an integrated U.S. healthcare delivery system. Osteoporos Int 2011; 22:2973-80. [PMID: 21271339 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-011-1536-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2010] [Accepted: 12/14/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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UNLABELLED Older veterans with acute hip fracture do not receive adequate evaluation and treatment for osteoporosis, irrespective of their age and underlying health status. INTRODUCTION Hip fractures are a serious complication of osteoporosis, leading to high mortality and morbidity. Prior studies have found significant undertreatment of osteoporosis in women with hip fracture. We examined the rate of bone density (BMD) testing and osteoporosis treatment among a predominantly male population hospitalized with hip fractures. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients age 65 years and older hospitalized in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals with hip fracture (N = 3,347) between 1 October, 2004 and 30 September, 2006. The primary outcome was receipt of BMD testing or initiation of pharmacotherapy within 12 months of fracture. RESULTS The mean age of the study population was 79.0 years (SD = 6.7), 96.5% were male, and 83.3% were white. Only 1.2% of hip fracture patients underwent BMD testing and 14.5% received osteoporosis therapy within 12 months of fracture. Among fracture patients with minimal comorbid illness (N = 756) only 1.6% underwent BMD testing and 13.0% received pharmacotherapy. In logistic regression models, treatment rates were higher for women compared to men (odds ratio, 3.30; 95% CI, 2.16-5.04) and lower for blacks compared to whites (odds ratio, 0.67; 95% CI, 0.45-0.99). CONCLUSIONS Evaluation and treatment of osteoporosis among patients with fractures is suboptimal even in an integrated healthcare delivery system with generous pharmaceutical coverage. This study suggests that the undertreatment of osteoporosis demonstrated in the private sector is also present within the VA.
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Wang M, Fitzgerald JM, Richardson K, Marra CA, Cook VJ, Hajek J, Elwood RK, Bowie WR, Marra F. Is the delay in diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis related to exposure to fluoroquinolones or any antibiotic? Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2011; 15:1062-8. [PMID: 21740669 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.10.0734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Delays in diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) have been associated with previous use of antibiotics, and in particular fluoroquinolones (FQ), for suspected pulmonary infections. METHODS We conducted a population-based cohort study with 2232 patients who had active TB between 1997 and 2006 (records obtained from the British Columbia Linked Health Databases). Patients with a record of an initial health care contact preceding the diagnosis of TB were identified for inclusion. Health care delay was defined as the time between initial health care contact and the initiation of anti-tuberculosis medication, and was compared between patients prescribed antibiotics and those not exposed to any antibiotics. RESULTS A total of 1544 patients were included. After adjusting for covariates, average health care delay for patients exposed to antibiotics was found to be significantly greater, by a factor of 2.10 (95%CI 1.80-2.44), with a median delay of 41 days in the antibiotic group compared to 14 days in the non-antibiotic group. Sex, age, foreign-born status and socio-economic status were non-significant factors. Health care delay increased with the number of antibiotic courses received, but not with the type of antibiotic. CONCLUSIONS Previous treatment with any antibiotic, and not only a FQ, is associated with a delay in TB diagnosis.
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Johnson JA, Bowker SL, Richardson K, Marra CA. Time-varying incidence of cancer after the onset of type 2 diabetes: evidence of potential detection bias. Diabetologia 2011; 54:2263-71. [PMID: 21748485 DOI: 10.1007/s00125-011-2242-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2011] [Accepted: 06/13/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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AIMS/HYPOTHESIS Despite the vast body of epidemiological literature on the risk of cancer in people with diabetes, few studies have examined the pattern of cancer risk during different time windows following diabetes onset. The objective of the study was to examine the risks of site-specific cancer in people with incident type 2 diabetes during different time windows following diabetes onset. METHODS This was a population-based retrospective cohort study. The study period was 1 April 1994 to 31 March 2006; censoring occurred at 31 March 2006, at death or on departure from British Columbia, Canada. Using linked health databases, we identified incident cohorts with and without diabetes, who were matched by age, sex and index year. Following a minimum 2-year cancer washout period, first site-specific cancers were identified prospectively in both cohorts. RESULTS Within 3 months following diabetes onset, participants with diabetes had significantly increased risks of colorectal, lung, liver, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic and prostate cancers. After the initial 3-month period, the risks for colorectal (HR 1.15, 95% CI 1.05, 1.25), liver (HR 2.53, 95% CI 1.93, 3.31) and endometrial (HR 1.58, 95% CI 1.28, 1.94) cancers remained significantly elevated compared with those without diabetes. The diabetes cohort remained at increased risk of pancreatic cancer in later years, but followed a different pattern: HR 3.71 at 3 months-1 year, 2.94 at 1-2 years, 1.78 at 2-3 years and 1.65 at 3-10 years (p value for all <0.01). After an initial period of elevated risk, men with type 2 diabetes subsequently had a decreased risk of prostate cancer (HR 0.82, 95% CI 0.76, 0.88). CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION People with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of select cancers; this risk is particularly elevated at the time of diabetes onset, which is likely to be due to increased ascertainment.
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Shi Y, Wu G, Echtenkamp K, Candau R, Eastlake P, Legendre BJ, Richardson K. Development of a sensitive COLD-PCR method for the detection of the EGFR mutations in plasma or serum. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e13614] [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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Lin R, Woodford T, Wu G, Eastlake P, Candau R, Legendre BJ, Richardson K. High sensitivity detection and robust enrichment for PIK3CA somatic mutations using ice COLD-PCR technology. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e13546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Wu G, Legendre BJ, Scott J, Peterson S, Echtenkamp K, Eastlake P, Richardson K. Use of BLOCker sequencing (blocking oligonucleotide cycle sequencing) after ice COLD-PCR for detection of K-RAS mutations. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e13547] [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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Carlie N, Anheier NC, Qiao HA, Bernacki B, Phillips MC, Petit L, Musgraves JD, Richardson K. Measurement of the refractive index dispersion of As2Se3 bulk glass and thin films prior to and after laser irradiation and annealing using prism coupling in the near- and mid-infrared spectral range. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2011; 82:053103. [PMID: 21639488 DOI: 10.1063/1.3587616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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The prism coupling technique has been utilized to measure the refractive index in the near- and mid-IR spectral region of chalcogenide glasses in bulk and thin film form. A commercial system (Metricon model 2010) has been modified with additional laser sources, detectors, and a new GaP prism to allow the measurement of refractive index dispersion over the 1.5-10.6 μm range. The instrumental error was found to be ±0.001 refractive index units across the entire wavelength region examined. Measurements on thermally evaporated AMTIR2 thin films confirmed that (i) the film deposition process provides thin films with reduced index compared to that of the bulk glass used as a target, (ii) annealing of the films increases the refractive index of the film to the level of the bulk glass used as a target to create it, and (iii) it is possible to locally increase the refractive index of the chalcogenide glass using laser exposure at 632.8 nm.
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Richardson K, Bhavnani KK. Why we need a contingency model: A reply to Abdi. Br J Psychol 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.2044-8295.1987.tb02231.x] [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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Rison RA, Richardson K. Idiopathic Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, and hip fractures: a case report. Case Rep Neurol 2011; 3:14-7. [PMID: 21327180 PMCID: PMC3037988 DOI: 10.1159/000323665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Patients with chronic idiopathic Parkinson's disease are at a high risk for fractures, particularly of the hip. The causes may be multifactorial, including poor balance and other forms of neurological dysfunction. Osteopenia and osteoporosis leading to decreased bone mass are common in these patients. We report a case of a male patient with a long-standing history of Parkinson's disease on chronic high-dose carbidopa-levodopa who suffered a hip fracture. The relationship of Parkinson's disease and carbidopa-levodopa use with osteopenia and hip fractures is discussed, emphasizing the crucial need for prevention in this patient population along with medical and surgical treatment.
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Smith C, Jackson J, Petit L, Rivero-Baleine C, Richardson K. Processing and characterization of new oxy-sulfo-telluride glasses in the Ge–Sb–Te–S–O system. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2010.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Richardson K, Bhavnani KK, Browne D. Abstraction of contingency in concept learning. CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03186750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Liu HY, Mou B, Richardson K, Koike ST. First Report of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus Infecting Spinach in California. PLANT DISEASE 2010; 94:640. [PMID: 30754430 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-94-5-0640a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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In 2009, plants from two spinach (Spinacia oleracea) experimental fields in Monterey County and one commercial spinach field in Ventura County of California exhibited vein-clearing, mottling, interveinal yellowing, and stunting symptoms. For experimental fields, up to 44% of spinach plants have symptoms. With a transmission electron microscope, rigid rod-shaped particles with central canals were observed from plant sap of the symptomatic spinach. Analysis with a double-antibody sandwich-ELISA assay for Beet necrotic yellow vein virus (BNYVV) showed that all 10 symptomatic plants we tested were positive and 5 asymptomatic plants were negative. Symptomatic spinach from both counties was used for mechanical transmission experiments. Chenopodium quinoa, Tetragonia expansa, and Beta vulgaris (sugar beet) showed chlorotic local lesions and B. macrocarpa and spinach showed vein-clearing, mottling, and systemic infections. To further confirm the presence of BNYVV, reverse transcription (RT)-PCR was conducted. Total RNA was extracted from field- and mechanically inoculated symptomatic spinach plants using an RNeasy Plant Kit (Qiagen Inc., Valencia, CA) and used as a template in RT-PCR. Forward and reverse primers specific to the BNYVV RNA-3 P25 protein gene from the beet isolate were used (2). Amplicons of the expected size (approximately 860 bp) were obtained. Four RT-PCR products were sequenced and the sequences were identical (GenBank Accession No. GU135626). Sequences from the spinach plants had 97 to 99% nucleotide and 94 to 100% amino acid identity with BNYVV RNA-3 P25 protein sequences available in the GenBank. On the basis of the data from electron microscopy, indicator plants, serology, and cDNA sequencing, the virus was identified as BNYVV. BNYVV has been reported from spinach fields in Italy (1). To our knowledge, this is the first report of BNYVV occurring naturally on spinach in California. Since BNYVV is transmitted by the zoospores of the soil-inhabiting plasmodiophorid Polymyxa betae, it could be a new threat to spinach production in the state. References: (1) C. R. Autonell et al. Inf. Fitopatol. 45:43, 1995. (2) H.-Y. Liu and R. T. Lewellen, Plant Dis. 91:847, 2007.
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Richardson K, McCusker E, Loy C, Griffith J, Mills J, Paulsen J. Poster 18: Lack of Awareness of Motor and Cognitive Phenoconversion in Huntington's Disease. Neurotherapeutics 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurt.2009.10.002] [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] Open
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Richardson K, Peckham CS, Goldstein H. Hearing Levels of Children Tested at 7 And 11 Years: A National Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/03005367609078822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Petit L, Abel J, Anderson T, Choi J, Nazabal V, Moizan V, Couzi M, Richardson M, Maurel C, Cardinal T, Richardson K. Processing and characterization of new passive and active oxysulfide glasses in the Ge–Ga–Sb–S–O system. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2009.07.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Petit L, Carlie N, Chen H, Gaylord S, Massera J, Boudebs G, Hu J, Agarwal A, Kimerling L, Richardson K. Compositional dependence of the nonlinear refractive index of new germanium-based chalcogenide glasses. J SOLID STATE CHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jssc.2009.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Hirsch FR, Dziadziuszko R, Varella-Garcia L, Franklin W, Bunn P, Kabbinavar F, Wacker B, Rusk J, Richardson K, Camidge DR. Randomized phase II study of erlotinib (E) or intercalated E with carboplatin/paclitaxel (CP) in chemotherapy-naive advanced NSCLC: Correlation of biomarker status and clinical benefit. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.8026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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8026 Background: E plus chemotherapy showed no additive effects in NSCLC but preclinical studies suggested that intercalation of E and chemotherapy could give synergy. Clinical studies suggested that EGFR mutations could aid in pt selection. KRAS mutation status of tumors was also evaluated. We conducted a randomized phase II study of E and E intercalated with CP in pts with chemonaive NSCLC. Methods: Stage IIIB/IV EGFR+ NSCLC pts were randomized to E 150 mg/d or CP d1 plus E days 2–15 q21 days (ECP). After 4 cycles, E continued until PD. Tumor tissue was evaluated by IHC (EGFR), FISH (EGFR gene copy number), and PCR amplification followed by DNA sequencing (EGFR and KRAS mutations). Results: Among 143 pts randomized 53% EGFR FISH+; 13% activating EGFR mutations and 8% non-activating EGFR mutations (evaluable samples=114); and 22% KRAS mutations (evaluable samples=130). No pt had both EGFR and KRAS mutations. EGFR-activating mutations were higher among females (19% vs 6% males), adenocarcinoma histology (17% vs 0% others), Asians (45% vs 7% non-Asian), and never smokers (29% vs 7% former and 0% current); KRAS mutations were higher in current smokers (41% vs 27% former and 0% never) and adenocarcinoma histology (22% vs 18% squamous). In the E arm, 6-mo PFS probability for the efficacy evaluable population (n=69) was significantly higher in pts with EGFR activating mutations vs no mutations (89% vs 25%, HR=0.17, P=0.001), numerically higher in pts with EGFR FISH+ vs FISH- (40% vs 22%, HR=0.61, P=0.07), and with KRAS wild type vs mutation+ (38% vs 12%, HR=0.56, P=0.10). Response rates, PFS and OS by type of EGFR/KRAS mutation will be presented. In the ECP arm, 6-mo PFS probability for the efficacy evaluable population (n=68) was numerically higher in pts with EGFR activating mutations (42% vs 29%, HR=0.72, P=0.53), numerically higher in pts with wild type KRAS (32% vs 9%, HR=0.57, P=0.08), and numerically lower in pts with EGFR FISH+ vs FISH- (23% vs 30%, HR=0.93, P=0.78). Conclusions: Activating EGFR mutations correlate with increased 6 mo PFS probability in 1st line therapy with E. EGFR FISH + and absence of KRAS mutation trend towards increased 6 mo PFS rate with E. [Table: see text]
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Richardson F, Richardson K, Sennello G, Young D, Orlov S, Pápai-Székely Z, Keshavjee S, Kim J, Cerfolio R, Shepherd FA. Biomarker analysis from completely resected NSCLC patients enrolled in an adjuvant erlotinib clinical trial (RADIANT). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.7520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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7520 Background: RADIANT is a phase III trial comparing erlotinib 150 mg daily vs. placebo (2:1) in stage IB-IIIA NSCLC patients with EGFR-positive tumors (IHC and/or FISH), following complete surgical resection. Planned accrual is 945 patients. Correlative biomarker studies on primary tumor tissue, whole blood, and serum are key components of the study. Methods: Tumor tissue was evaluated by IHC for protein expression of EGFR (PharmDx Kit, Dako with + ≥ 1% positive tumor cells), by FISH for gene expression of EGFR (Vysis, Abbott), and by Wave HS for EGFR and Kras mutations. Results: Among 655 tissue samples analyzed, 96% were EGFR IHC+ and 74% EGFR FISH+. Of the 476 tissue samples analyzed to date for mutations (mut), 12% had activating EGFR and 19% had Kras mut. Preliminary comparisons suggest that EGFR mut rate increased while Kras mut rate decreased with tumor stage. EGFR mut occurred in 29/178 (16%) females (F) vs. 23/271 (8%) males (M), 19/57 (33%) Asians (A) vs. 33/392 (8%) non-Asians (NA), and 29/66 (44%) never smokers (NS) vs. 23/383 (6%) current or former smokers (S). The differences between A vs. NA and NS vs. S were significantly different (P <0.0001) for all comparisons made. Kras mut occurred in 40/180 (22%) F vs. 48/280 (17%) M, 4/57 (7%) A vs. 84/403 (21%) NA, and 3/68 (4%) NS vs. 85/392 (22%) S. The difference between A vs. NA and NS vs. S were significantly different (P ≤0.0389) for all comparisons made. In adenoca, 51/254 (20%) had EGFR and 79/261 (30%) had Kras mut, and in SCC, 0/157 (0%) had EGFR and 3/162 (2%) had Kras mut. One tumor sample demonstrated both an activating EGFR and Kras mut. Conclusions: Ongoing comprehensive biomarker assessment in the RADIANT population indicates successful sample collection and analysis. FISH positivity rates are greater than observed in late-stage tumors. Remaining results in this early-stage population are consistent with those observed in advanced-stage disease. Once complete, this study will provide a robust biomarker dataset on which to evaluate predictive and prognostic response markers, which may help determine who may benefit from treatment with erlotinib in the adjuvant setting. [Table: see text]
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Carter KN, Blakely T, Collings S, Imlach Gunasekara F, Richardson K. What is the association between wealth and mental health? J Epidemiol Community Health 2008; 63:221-6. [PMID: 19028729 DOI: 10.1136/jech.2008.079483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Socioeconomic inequalities in mental health have been shown in a number of populations. This study aims to investigate the association between asset wealth and psychological distress in New Zealand and whether it is independent of other socioeconomic measures and baseline health status. METHODS Data for this study were from the first three waves of the Survey of Families, Income and Employment (SoFIE) conducted in New Zealand (2002-2004/05) (n = 15 340). The Kessler-10 was used as a measure of psychological distress. The association of quintiles of wealth with psychological distress was investigated using logistic regression, controlling for confounders, socioeconomic variables and prior health status. RESULTS The odds ratio (OR) of reporting high psychological distress were greater in the lowest wealth quintile compared with the highest (OR 3.06, 95% CI 2.68 to 3.50). Adjusting for age and sex did not alter the relationship; however, adjusting for income and area deprivation attenuated the OR to 1.73 (95% CI 1.48 to 2.04). Further controlling for baseline health status reduced the OR to 1.45 (95% CI 1.23 to 1.71), although the confidence interval still excluded the null. CONCLUSIONS Inequalities in wealth are strongly associated with psychological distress, over and above other confounding demographic variables and baseline health status. Much, but not all, of that association is confounded by adult socioeconomic position. This suggests that policy measures to improve asset wealth, through savings and home ownership, may have positive health implications and help to reduce health inequalities.
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