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Arpino G, Poole C, Ferrero J, De Haba JL, Mitchell L, Pelizon C, Rimawi M. Treatment of Patients with Hormone Receptor (HR)-Positive and HER2-Positive Locally Advanced or Metastatic BC with a Combination of Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab Plus an Aromatase Inhibitor (AI): an Open-Label Randomised Phase II Study (Pertain). Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)32974-4] [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] Open
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Miles D, Peretz-Yablonski T, Ciruelos E, Puglisi F, Schneeweiss A, Mitchell L, Dünne A, Bachelot T. Pertuzumab in Combination with Trastuzumab and a Taxane for the First-Line Treatment of Patients with HER2-Positive Advanced Breast Cancer: A Single Arm Phase IIIB Study (Peruse). Ann Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0923-7534(20)32977-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Rutherford J, Flin R, Mitchell L. Non-technical skills of anaesthetic assistants in the perioperative period: a literature review. Br J Anaesth 2012; 109:27-31. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aes125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rutherford J, Flin R, Mitchell L. Teamwork, communication, and anaesthetic assistance in Scotland. Br J Anaesth 2012; 109:21-6. [DOI: 10.1093/bja/aes172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Neic A, Liebmann M, Hoetzl E, Mitchell L, Vigmond EJ, Haase G, Plank G. Accelerating cardiac bidomain simulations using graphics processing units. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 2012; 59:2281-90. [PMID: 22692867 DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2012.2202661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Anatomically realistic and biophysically detailed multiscale computer models of the heart are playing an increasingly important role in advancing our understanding of integrated cardiac function in health and disease. Such detailed simulations, however, are computationally vastly demanding, which is a limiting factor for a wider adoption of in-silico modeling. While current trends in high-performance computing (HPC) hardware promise to alleviate this problem, exploiting the potential of such architectures remains challenging since strongly scalable algorithms are necessitated to reduce execution times. Alternatively, acceleration technologies such as graphics processing units (GPUs) are being considered. While the potential of GPUs has been demonstrated in various applications, benefits in the context of bidomain simulations where large sparse linear systems have to be solved in parallel with advanced numerical techniques are less clear. In this study, the feasibility of multi-GPU bidomain simulations is demonstrated by running strong scalability benchmarks using a state-of-the-art model of rabbit ventricles. The model is spatially discretized using the finite element methods (FEM) on fully unstructured grids. The GPU code is directly derived from a large pre-existing code, the Cardiac Arrhythmia Research Package (CARP), with very minor perturbation of the code base. Overall, bidomain simulations were sped up by a factor of 11.8 to 16.3 in benchmarks running on 6-20 GPUs compared to the same number of CPU cores. To match the fastest GPU simulation which engaged 20 GPUs, 476 CPU cores were required on a national supercomputing facility.
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Hew Y, Foster K, Mitchell L, Suchak T, Wholey V, Elawad B, Basta M, Hussey J. P86 Audit on the management of women with syphilis in the north east of England. Br J Vener Dis 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2012-050601c.86] [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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Hew Y, Hussey J, Mitchell L, Vallappil M, Clarke J, Clarke J, Foster K. P87 Development of regional good practice arrangements for the management of pregnant women with syphilis and their babies in the north east of England. Br J Vener Dis 2012. [DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2012-050601c.87] [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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Royal W, Lee-Wilk T, Wallin M, Bever C, Kane R, Maloni H, Finkelstein J, Cha E, McCarthy M, Levin M, Tyor W, Culpepper J, Mitchell L, Zhan M. CXCR3+ Naive T Helper Cell Percentages Correlate with Neuropsychological Test Abnormalities in Patients with MS (P04.102). Neurology 2012. [DOI: 10.1212/wnl.78.1_meetingabstracts.p04.102] [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] Open
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Lin E, Snell G, Levvey B, Mitchell L, Marasco S, Kotsimbos T, Mifsud N, Sharland A, Myles P. 532 Remote Ischemic Pre-Conditioning (RIPC) To Improve Lung Transplant (LTx) Outcomes: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Clinical and Mechanistic Trial. J Heart Lung Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2012.01.544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Priest DT, Cheetham J, Regner AL, Mitchell L, Soderholm LV, Tamzali Y, Ducharme NG. Dynamic respiratory endoscopy of Standardbred racehorses during qualifying races. Equine Vet J 2012; 44:529-34. [PMID: 22435542 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00562.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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REASON FOR PERFORMING STUDY Examination of the equine upper airway during racing has not previously been documented. OBJECTIVE To describe the feasibility and appearance of the upper airways by overground respiratory endoscopic examination during racing conditions. METHODS Overground videoendoscopic examinations were performed on 46 Standardbred racehorses during qualifying races. Examined horses' speeds were recorded throughout the race with a portable GPS device. RESULTS The procedure did not interfere with performance as there were no significant differences in race times between races in which horses were examined with the endoscope in place and prior unexamined races. Airway obstructions during or after the race were documented in 21 horses. Most previously reported causes of upper airway obstruction were observed; surprisingly bilateral ventro-medial arytenoid displacement (VMAD; n = 5) was seen during exercise as frequently as dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP). Although DDSP (n = 10) was the most common diagnosis made, many displacements (n = 5) occurred after the race. Horses that demonstrated DDSP after the race had slower speeds than unaffected horses during the race. CONCLUSIONS Racing endoscopy permits the diagnosis of upper airway obstructions without affecting performance. The occurrence of DDSP immediately after exercise may be clinically relevant. During racing VMAD may be an important anomaly. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE Racing endoscopy could be used to correlate the sensitivity of diagnostic endoscopy during race-training or treadmill examination. The pathogenesis and significance of VMAD deserves further investigation.
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Hussey J, Mitchell L. Untreated Trichomonas vaginalis for 20 years: lessons to be learnt? Int J STD AIDS 2012; 23:223-4. [DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.011278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Mitchell L, Thamm D, Biller B. Clinical and Immunomodulatory Effects of Toceranib Combined with Low-Dose Cyclophosphamide in Dogs with Cancer. J Vet Intern Med 2012; 26:355-62. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.00883.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2011] [Revised: 12/02/2011] [Accepted: 12/19/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Mitchell L, Dow S, Slansky J, Biller B. Induction of remission results in spontaneous enhancement of anti-tumor cytotoxic T-lymphocyte activity in dogs with B cell lymphoma. Vet Immunol Immunopathol 2012; 145:597-603. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2012.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2011] [Revised: 01/04/2012] [Accepted: 01/09/2012] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Mitchell L, Bushby SA, Chauhan M. An audit highlighting a lack of awareness of the UK national guidelines for HIV testing, 2008. Int J STD AIDS 2011; 22:753-4. [DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2009.009244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Following the publication of the UK national guidelines for HIV testing 2008, we carried out a local audit to determine the level of awareness of these guidelines among doctors working in Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sunderland, UK. An email questionnaire was distributed. Over two-thirds of respondents were unaware of the publication of the guidelines. Only 36% of respondents felt comfortable in offering a patient testing for HIV. The majority of doctors who responded lacked knowledge and confidence in issues surrounding HIV management and diagnosis, suggesting that better dissemination of information and training is still needed.
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Barber S, Abdelhakiem M, Ghosh K, Mitchell L, Spidle R, Jacobs B, Washington L, Li J, Wanekaya A, Glaspell G, DeLong RK. Effects of nanomaterials on luciferase with significant protection and increased enzyme activity observed for zinc oxide nanomaterials. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2011; 11:10309-10319. [PMID: 22408903 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2011.5013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This principle goal of this research was to examine the effects of various nanomaterials on the activity and behavior of the firefly enzyme luciferase. Nanomaterials have been found to stabilize, and in some instances, shown to increase the activity of enzymes. In this study gold, manganese oxide (MnO), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanomaterials were utilized in order to test their effects on enzyme activity. Luciferase was used because its activity is easy to analyze, as it typically produces a large amount of bioluminescence easily detected by a Microtiter plate reader. Following incubation with the various nanomaterials, luciferase was subjected to degradation by several protein denaturing agents, such as heat, SDS, urea, ethanol, protease, hydrogen peroxide, and pH changes. Results indicated that luciferase activity is indeed affected when combined with nanomaterials, accompanied by both increases and decreases in enzyme activity depending on the type of nanomaterial and denaturing agent used. In most of the experiments, when incubated with ZnO nanomaterials, luciferase depicted significant increases in activity and bioluminescence. Additional experiments, in which human A375 cells were treated with luciferase-nanomaterial mixtures, also depicted increased enzyme activity and bioluminescence for luciferase incubated with ZnO nanomaterials. Ultimately, our findings indicated that when luciferase was subjected to multiple types of denaturation, zinc oxide nanomaterials dramatically preserved and increased enzyme activity and bioluminescence.
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Mitchell L, Lewis L, Hussey J. Screening for alcohol use disorders in a genitourinary medicine setting. Int J STD AIDS 2011; 22:682-3. [PMID: 22096057 DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2011.011004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The new National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance cites genitourinary (GU) medicine clinics as one setting where screening for alcohol-use disorders should be part of routine clinical practice. Northumberland GU medicine service has routinely used the Fast Alcohol Screening Tool (FAST) since June 2009. An audit of all first attendees to the service in April 2010 (n = 256) was carried out. This audit found that the FAST questionnaire was acceptable to both patients and staff (uptake of 95.7%). Statistically significant associations between excessive alcohol and higher rates of unprotected sex (P < 0.01), an increased number of sexual partners (P < 0.01) and higher rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis (P < 0.05) were also demonstrated.
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Aridgides P, Barz A, Bhavsar S, Mitchell L, Bogart J, Hahn S, Chung C, Shapiro A. Excellent Treatment Outcomes following Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Skull Base Meningiomas. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.1754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Casabonne D, Newton R, Ismail F, Mitchell L, Lally A, Imko-Walczuk B, Wojnarowska F, Proby C, Harwood C. P1-146 The impact of dedicated dermatology services on the awareness of cutaneous cancer risk and on attitudes towards UV exposure among transplant recipients. Br J Soc Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976d.39] [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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Burton J, Mitchell L, Thamm D, Dow S, Biller B. Low-Dose Cyclophosphamide Selectively Decreases Regulatory T Cells and Inhibits Angiogenesis in Dogs with Soft Tissue Sarcoma. J Vet Intern Med 2011; 25:920-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2011.0753.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Greenhawt MJ, Green TD, Pistiner M, Mitchell L. Empathy, understanding, and objectivity need to prevail for students with food allergies. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2011; 107:93-4. [PMID: 21802015 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2011.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2011] [Revised: 05/02/2011] [Accepted: 05/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Tjulandin S, Makhson A, Gligorov J, Lichinitser M, Lluch A, Semiglazov V, Scotto N, Mitchell L, Martin M. First results of a phase II study of bevacizumab in combination with trastuzumab and capecitabine as first-line treatment of HER2+ LA/MBC. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.571] [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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Dummer R, Rinderknecht J, Goldinger SM, Wagner I, Mitchell L, Veronese ML, Nick S, Hilfiker P, Gobbi S. An open-label pilot study of vemurafenib in previously treated metastatic melanoma patients with brain metastases. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.8548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Levvey B, Mitchell L, Ivulich S, Snell G. 489 A Nurse Initiated Clinical Audit To Evaluate a Change in Immunosuppression Regime Post Lung Transplantation. J Heart Lung Transplant 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2011.01.499] [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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We report a case of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) presenting as vulval ulceration in a 41-year-old woman. There was complete resolution of her symptoms only after oral tinidazole. The delayed diagnosis and importance of using the correct tests for the diagnosis of TV are discussed.
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Aitken RJ, Mitchell L, De Iuliis GN. Reply: M540 bodies interfere with TUNEL analyses in human semen samples. Hum Reprod 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deq371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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