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Chel VGM, Ooms ME, Pavel S, de Gruijl F, Brand A, Lips P. Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in Dutch psychogeriatric nursing home residents by weekly half-body UVB exposure after showering: a pilot study. Age Ageing 2011; 40:211-4. [PMID: 21183468 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afq159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND in older people, induction of cutaneous vitamin D production by ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure may be preferable to oral supplementation: it cannot cause toxic levels, it helps to prevent polypharmacy and, moreover, there are indications that UVB exposure has beneficial effects on health and well being by mechanisms other than the vitamin D pathway alone. OBJECTIVE the aim of this pilot study is to investigate whether weekly, half-body, UVB irradiation after showering can increase serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) to sufficient levels, in a Dutch psychogeriatric nursing home population. METHOD subjects were eight psychogeriatric nursing home patients, mean age: 79 ± 8. Exclusion criteria were going outdoors into the sun more than once a week, the presence of actinic or cancer skin lesions and known resistance to body contact. The intervention consisted of weekly half-body UVB irradiation, after showering, over 8 weeks, with 0.5 minimal erythemal dose (MED). Main outcome measures were change in fasting serum levels of 25(OH)D and parathyroid hormone (PTH) at 0, 2, 4 and 8 weeks. RESULTS at baseline, mean serum 25(OH)D was 28.5 nmol/l. Mean serum 25(OH)D levels increased to 46.5 nmol/l. Median serum PTH levels decreased by 20% after 8 weeks of treatment. CONCLUSION an 8 week course of weekly, frontal half-body irradiation with UVB, at 0.5 MED, leads to an significant increase in 25(OH)D serum levels, but this period is too short to reach vitamin D sufficiency.
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Mehta P, Patel L, Roncaroli F, Pickering MC, Brand A. Painful myositis in the anti-synthetase syndrome with anti-PL12 antibodies. J Transl Med 2010. [PMCID: PMC3007798 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5876-8-s1-p52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Khodabux CM, van Beckhoven JM, Scharenberg JGM, El Barjiji F, Slot MC, Brand A. Processing cord blood from premature infants into autologous red-blood-cell products for transfusion. Vox Sang 2010; 100:367-73. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01440.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rosenkötter N, Vondeling H, Blancquaert I, Mekel OCL, Kristensen FB, Brand A. The contribution of health technology assessment, health needs assessment, and health impact assessment to the assessment and translation of technologies in the field of public health genomics. Public Health Genomics 2010; 14:43-52. [PMID: 20926845 DOI: 10.1159/000318317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2009] [Accepted: 06/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The European Union has named genomics as one of the promising research fields for the development of new health technologies. Major concerns with regard to these fields are, on the one hand, the rather slow and limited translation of new knowledge and, on the other hand, missing insights into the impact on public health and health care practice of those technologies that are actually introduced. This paper aims to give an overview of the major assessment instruments in public health [health technology assessment (HTA), health needs assessment (HNA) and health impact assessment (HIA)] which could contribute to the systematic translation and assessment of genomic health applications by focussing at population level and on public health policy making. It is shown to what extent HTA, HNA and HIA contribute to translational research by using the continuum of translational research (T1-T4) in genomic medicine as an analytic framework. The selected assessment methodologies predominantly cover 2 to 4 phases within the T1-T4 system. HTA delivers the most complete set of methodologies when assessing health applications. HNA can be used to prioritize areas where genomic health applications are needed or to identify infrastructural needs. HIA delivers information on the impact of technologies in a wider scope and promotes informed decision making. HTA, HNA and HIA provide a partly overlapping and partly unique set of methodologies and infrastructure for the translation and assessment of genomic health applications. They are broad in scope and go beyond the continuum of T1-T4 translational research regarding policy translation.
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Rath MEA, Smits-Wintjens VEHJ, Lindenburg ITM, Brand A, van Kamp IL, Oepkes D, Walther FJ, Lopriore E. Exchange transfusions and top-up transfusions in neonates with Kell haemolytic disease compared to Rh D haemolytic disease. Vox Sang 2010; 100:312-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01408.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Kamphuis MM, Paridaans N, Porcelijn L, De Haas M, van der Schoot CE, Brand A, Bonsel GJ, Oepkes D. Screening in pregnancy for fetal or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia: systematic review. BJOG 2010; 117:1335-43. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02657.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Bunting M, Chan W, Brand A, Blomfield P. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced epithelial ovarian malignancy: lessons learned. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2010; 49:667-71. [PMID: 20070720 DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2009.01080.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The administration of intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy as first-line adjuvant treatment for women with optimally debulked advanced ovarian malignancy results in improved median and overall survival when compared with intravenous (IV) chemotherapy. However, the number of adverse events and toxicities are increased in patients treated with IP chemotherapy. In addition, the administration of IP chemotherapy is technically more challenging and the schedule is more demanding in terms of time and resources. AIMS We report on our initial experience with the administration of IP chemotherapy at two gynaecological oncology units in Australia. METHODS We collected retrospective data from a series of 23 women undergoing IP chemotherapy as adjuvant treatment for advanced ovarian cancer. In addition to standard (Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events v3.0, CTCAE) toxicity data, we collected technical data specific to the administration of IP chemotherapy. RESULTS The average number of IP chemotherapy cycles received was 4.3. Forty-three per cent of patients received all six planned IP chemotherapy cycles. Thirty-nine per cent of patients discontinued their IP treatment. Of those, 22% were discontinued because of drug-related toxicities and the remaining 17% experienced a port complication or toxicity directly related to the route of administration. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates the feasibility and practicality of and lessons learned from initial experiences with IP chemotherapy for ovarian cancer in Australia.
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van der Meer PF, Kerkhoffs JL, Curvers J, Scharenberg J, de Korte D, Brand A, de Wildt-Eggen J. In vitrocomparison of platelet storage in plasma and in four platelet additive solutions, and the effect of pathogen reduction: a proposal for anin vitrorating system. Vox Sang 2010; 98:517-24. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01283.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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So-Osman C, Brand A, Schipperus M, Berning B, Scherjon S. Appropriateness of postpartum blood transfusions - a reply. Vox Sang 2010. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01309.x] [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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Bettelheim D, Panzer S, Reesink HW, Csapo B, Pessoa C, Guerra F, Wendel S, Calda P, Sprogøe U, Dziegiel M, Aitokallio-Tallberg A, Koskinen S, Kuosmanen M, Legler TJ, Stein W, Villa S, Villa MA, Trespidi L, Acaia B, Vandenbussche FPHA, Brand A, De Haas M, Kanhai HHH, Gounder D, Flanagan P, Donegan R, Parry E, Sefonte C, Skulstad SM, Hervig T, Flesland Ø, Żupańska B, Uhrynowska M, Lapaire O, Zhong XY, Holzgreve W. Monitoring and treatment of anti-D in pregnancy. Vox Sang 2010; 99:177-92. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01322.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Rath MEA, Smits-Wintjens VEHJ, Lindenburg I, Brand A, Oepkes D, Walther FJ, Lopriore E. Top-up transfusions in neonates with Rh hemolytic disease in relation to exchange transfusions. Vox Sang 2010; 99:65-70. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01307.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Reesink HW, Panzer S, McQuilten ZK, Wood EM, Marks DC, Wendel S, Trigo F, Biagini S, Olyntho S, Devine DV, Mumford I, Cazenave JP, Rasonglès P, Garraud O, Richard P, Schooneman F, Vezon G, Al Radwan R, Brand A, Hervig T, Castro E, Lozano M, Navarro L, Puig L, Almazán C, MacLennan S, Cardigan R, Franklin IM, Prowse C. Pathogen inactivation of platelet concentrates. Vox Sang 2010; 99:85-95. [PMID: 20230599 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2010.01319.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Natukunda B, Schonewille H, van de Watering L, Brand A. Prevalence and specificities of red blood cell alloantibodies in transfused Ugandans with different diseases. Vox Sang 2010; 98:167-71. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01241.x] [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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So-Osman C, Cicilia J, Brand A, Schipperus M, Berning B, Scherjon S. Triggers and appropriateness of red blood cell transfusions in the postpartum patientâa retrospective audit. Vox Sang 2010; 98:65-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01231.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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So-Osman C, Nelissen R, Te Slaa R, Coene L, Brand R, Brand A. A randomized comparison of transfusion triggers in elective orthopaedic surgery using leucocyte-depleted red blood cells. Vox Sang 2010; 98:56-64. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01225.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Weaver J, Biegalski SRF, Brand A, Artnak EJ. Design of aerosol sampler to remove radon and thoron progeny interference from aerosol samples for nuclear explosion monitoring. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10967-009-0290-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bouwmeester W, Fechter MM, Heymans MW, Twisk JWR, Ebeling LJ, Brand A. Prediction of nucleated cells in bone marrow stem cell products by donor characteristics: a retrospective single centre analysis. Vox Sang 2009; 98:e276-83. [PMID: 19951308 DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01281.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Number of total nucleated cells is an important prognostic factor of unrelated bone marrow transplantation. The objective of our study was to further optimize donor selection by finding donor characteristics which predict the total nucleated cell concentration in unrelated bone marrow products. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data were collected retrospectively from the pre-donation medical records. The outcome variable was concentration of total nucleated cells in the final products. We investigated several candidate predictors, including demographic variables and peripheral blood counts. A backward selection procedure was performed, using multivariable multilevel analysis. RESULTS A total of 471 donations were included. Significant predictors were increase of age (ratio per 5 years 0.971), cytomegalovirus (ratio 0.947 if positive), smoking (ratio 1.079 if yes), higher haemoglobin (ratio 1.052 per mmol/l), higher mono-nuclear cells (ratio 1.169 when mono-nuclear cells >2.69 compared to mono-nuclear cells <1.89 x 10E9/l), increasing number of whole blood donations (ratio 1.115 when blood donations >4 compared to blood donation <1), and larger body surface area (ratio 1.179 when body surface area >2.07 compared to body surface area <1.82 m(2)). The model was adjusted for collection volume. CONCLUSION Presence of all favourable factors was associated with a twofold higher concentration of total nucleated cells in the bone marrow harvest.
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Carter V, Howell WM, Mutunga M, Brand A, Kirk R. 257-P: Passive HLA antibody transfer in a potential paediatric heart recipient with clinical implications- an unusual case? Hum Immunol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.humimm.2009.09.290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Morré SA, Ouburg S, Peña AS, Brand A. The EU FP6 EpiGenChlamydia Consortium: contribution of molecular epidemiology and host-pathogen genomics to understanding Chlamydia trachomatis-related disease. Drugs Today (Barc) 2009; 45 Suppl B:7-13. [PMID: 20011689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Chlamydia trachomatis infections are responsible for the world's leading cause of blindness (trachoma) and its most prevalent sexually transmitted disease, which is strongly associated with pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy and tubal infertility. Twin study-based findings of members of EpiGenChlamydia Consortium estimate that there is a 40% genetic predisposition to C. trachomatis infections. It is likely that the advances in human genomics will help to unravel the genetic predisposition at the gene level and will help to define a genetic fingerprint that can be used as a marker for this predisposition. The information gathered to date suggests that this predisposition and the factors contributing to prognosis are multifactorial. The EpiGenChlamydia Consortium aims to structure transnational research to such a degree that comparative genomics and genetic epidemiology can be performed in large numbers of unrelated individuals. Biobanking and data-warehouse building are the most central deliverables of the Coordination Action of the Consortium in Functional Genomics Research. In addition, the collective synergy acquired in this Coordination Action will allow for the generation of scientific knowledge on the C. trachomatis-host interaction, knowledge on the genetic predisposition to C. trachomatis infection and the development of tools for early detection of a predisposition to C. trachomatis infection and its complications. This review summarizes the consortium aims and progress, and future perspectives and directions.
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van Gaalen FA, Zanin DEA, Brand A. Erythrocyte survival tests in cases of anti-AnWj antibodies. Vox Sang 2009; 97:275-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.2009.01216.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Müller C, Brand A. Fall 1884. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1235510] [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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Khodabux CM, Hack KEA, von Lindern JS, Brouwers H, Walther FJ, Brand A. A comparative cohort study on transfusion practice and outcome in two Dutch tertiary neonatal centres. Transfus Med 2009; 19:195-201. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3148.2009.00934.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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