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Cutress RI, Agrawal A, Layer GT. Letter to the editor relating to the editorial EJSO 36 (2010) 1162-1164. Eur J Surg Oncol 2011; 37:452; author reply 453. [PMID: 21316186 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2011.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2010] [Accepted: 01/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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McMorran BJ, Agrawal A, Anderson IM, Herzing AA, Lezec HJ, McClelland JJ, Unguris J. Electron Vortex Beams with High Quanta of Orbital Angular Momentum. Science 2011; 331:192-5. [DOI: 10.1126/science.1198804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 431] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Cutress R, McDowell A, Gabriel F, Brown V, Shetty A, Jeffrey M, Agrawal A, Wise M, Raftery J, Cree I, Yiangou C. Health economic analysis of the implementation of a molecular method for intra-operative breast cancer sentinel node (SLN) analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2010.08.102] [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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Powell CL, Nogaro G, Agrawal A. Aerobic cometabolic degradation of trichloroethene by methane and ammonia oxidizing microorganisms naturally associated with Carex comosa roots. Biodegradation 2010; 22:527-38. [DOI: 10.1007/s10532-010-9425-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2010] [Accepted: 10/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Considerable improvements have occurred in the care of injured patients since the times of World War I and II. This has been brought about not only by technological advances but also due to improved training of doctors and nurses in providing trauma care. Important elements of combat trauma training are realism, human-specific injuries and treatments, volume of trauma exposure, and team building. In all modern armies training is imparted using human simulators and mannequins, human cadavers, occasionally live animals but more often using animal tissues. Worldwide trauma training courses are mandatory for both paramedics and medical officers. There is a need to set up an organised system of trauma training in India and we, in the Armed Forces have to capitalize on the wealth of combat and non-combat trauma experience, in setting up such courses.
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Cheung KL, Agrawal A, Folkerd E, Dowsett M, Robertson JFR, Winterbottom L. Suppression of ovarian function in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as treatment for advanced breast cancer in pre-menopausal women. Eur J Cancer 2010; 46:2936-42. [PMID: 20832294 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2010.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2010] [Revised: 07/28/2010] [Accepted: 08/09/2010] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Trials have shown superiority of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) over tamoxifen for post-menopausal oestrogen receptor-positive advanced breast cancer (ER+ABC). We previously reported the use of goserelin plus anastrozole (G+A) as second-line endocrine therapy for pre-menopausal ER+ABC. We report clinical and endocrine data from G+A as first-line systemic therapy. Thirty-six patients (median age=44 years) with metastatic (N=28) and locally advanced disease were administered G+A for ≥6 months (unless progressed prior). Some (N=13) received further therapy with goserelin plus another AI (steroidal), exemestane (G+E). Serial serum hormone assays (oestradiol, dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone and luteinising hormone) were performed. Twenty-four patients (67%) derived clinical benefit (CB) (5% complete response, 31% partial response, 31% stable disease for ≥6 months) with median time to progression and duration of CB of 12 (2-47) and 24+(7-78+) months respectively. Ten patients were still receiving first-line G+A at analysis. Amongst 13 patients who went onto receive G+E, 38% achieved CB with a mean duration of 13+(7-32) months. Therapy was well tolerated with no withdrawals. The combination of G+A resulted in 98% reduction (from pre-treatment to 6-month) in median levels of oestradiol (from 574.5 pmol/L; inter-quartile range (IQR)=209-1426; (N=6) to 13.45 pmol/L; IOQ=5.5-31.5 (N=4) whilst the levels of other hormones had minimal fluctuations during therapy. The combinations of ovarian function suppression (using G) and AIs produce sustained CB and minimal side effects in pre-menopausal ER+ABC with significant reduction in oestradiol levels. Within the limitations of being a non-randomised study, they should be considered in appropriate patients with hormone-sensitive ABC.
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Brown V, Cutress R, Simoes T, Agrawal A, Wise M, Cree I, Yiangou C. O-59 Single centre experience of 500 patients with intra-operative RT-PCR breast sentinel node analysis. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejcsup.2010.06.060] [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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Layfield DM, Agrawal A, Roche H, Cutress RI. Intraoperative assessment of sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer. Br J Surg 2010; 98:4-17. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.7229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2010] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background
Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) reduces the morbidity of axillary clearance and is the standard of care for patients with clinically node-negative breast cancer. The ability to analyse the sentinel node during surgery enables a decision to be made whether to proceed to full axillary clearance during primary surgery, thus avoiding a second procedure in node-positive patients.
Methods
Current evidence for intraoperative sentinel node analysis following SLNB in breast cancer was reviewed and evaluated, based on articles obtained from a MEDLINE search using the terms ‘sentinel node’, ‘intra-operative’ and ‘breast cancer’.
Results and conclusion
Current methods for evaluating the sentinel node during surgery include cytological and histological techniques. Newer quantitative molecular assays have been the subject of much recent clinical research. Pathological techniques of intraoperative SLNB analysis such as touch imprint cytology and frozen section have a high specificity, but a lower and more variably reported sensitivity. Molecular techniques are potentially able to sample a greater proportion of the sentinel node, and could have higher sensitivity.
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Agrawal A, Nurnberger JI, Lynskey MT. Item response modeling of DSM-IV mania symptoms in two representative US epidemiological samples. Psychol Med 2010; 40:1549-1558. [PMID: 19951450 PMCID: PMC2917338 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291709992005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is considerable debate surrounding the effective measurement of DSM-IV symptoms used to assess manic disorders in epidemiological samples. METHOD Using two nationally representative datasets, the National Epidemiological Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC, n=43,093 at wave 1, n=34,653 at 3-year follow-up) and the National Comorbidity Survey - Replication (NCS-R, n=9282), we examined the psychometric properties of symptoms used to assess DSM-IV mania. The predictive utility of the mania factor score was tested using the 3-year follow-up data in NESARC. RESULTS Criterion B symptoms were unidimensional (single factor) in both samples. The symptoms assessing flight of ideas, distractibility and increased goal-directed activities had high factor loadings (0.70-0.93) with moderate rates of endorsement, thus providing good discrimination between individuals with and without mania. The symptom assessing grandiosity performed less well in both samples. The quantitative mania factor score was a good predictor of more severe disorders at the 3-year follow-up in the NESARC sample, even after controlling for a past history of DSM-IV diagnosis of manic disorder. CONCLUSIONS These analyses suggest that questions based on some DSM symptoms effectively discriminate between individuals at high and low liability to mania, but others do not. A quantitative mania factor score may aid in predicting recurrence for patients with a history of mania. Methods for assessing mania using structured interviews in the absence of clinical assessment require further refinement.
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Miller EI, Norris HRK, Rollins DE, Tiffany ST, Moore CM, Vincent MJ, Agrawal A, Wilkins DG. Identification and Quantification of Nicotine Biomarkers in Human Oral Fluid from Individuals Receiving Low-Dose Transdermal Nicotine: A Preliminary Study. J Anal Toxicol 2010; 34:357-66. [DOI: 10.1093/jat/34.7.357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Robertson JF, Mathew J, Prinsloo P, Agrawal A, Gutteridge E, Merenah E, Cheung K. Early therapeutic intervention based on blood tumor markers (TMs) in patients with primary breast cancer (PBC). J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.639] [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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Agrawal A, Robertson JF, Gutteridge E, Ellis IO, Cheung K, Nicholson RI, Kyme S, Gee JM. Long-term effect of fulvestrant on signaling elements in breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.1061] [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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Cutress RI, McDowell A, Gabriel FG, Gill J, Jeffrey MJ, Agrawal A, Wise M, Raftery J, Cree IA, Yiangou C. Observational and cost analysis of the implementation of breast cancer sentinel node intraoperative molecular diagnosis. J Clin Pathol 2010; 63:522-9. [DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2009.072942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Shigli A, Agrawal A. Permanent maxillary first molar with single root and single canal: a case report of a rare morphology. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2010; 28:121-5. [PMID: 20660981 DOI: 10.4103/0970-4388.66755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Unusual root canal morphology in multirooted teeth is a constant challenge for diagnosis and successful endodontic treatment. Presence of extra canals, lateral canals, deltas is commonly encountered but the possibility of existence of fewer number of roots and canals also exists. This clinical report presents a maxillary first molar with an unusual morphology of single root with single canal. This report also highlights the role of spiral computerized tomography as a method to confirm the three-dimensional anatomy of teeth.
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Regmi MC, Rijal P, Subedi SS, Uprety D, Budathoki B, Agrawal A. Unsafe Abortion- A Tragic Saga of Maternal Suffering. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2010. [DOI: 10.31729/jnma.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION:
Unsafe abortion is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries despite provision of adequate care and legalization of abortion. The aim of this study was to find out the contribution of unsafe abortion in maternal mortality and its other consequences.
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A retrospective study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in BPKIHS between 2005 April to 2008 September analyzing all the unsafe abortion related admissions.
RESULTS:
There were 70 unsafe abortion patients. Majority of them (52.8%) were of high grade. Most of them recovered but there were total 8maternal deaths.
CONCLUSIONS:
Unsafe abortion is still a significant medical and social problem even in post legalization era of this country.
Keywords: abortion, legalization, maternal death, unsafe.
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Chaudhuri D, Agrawal A. Split-and-merge Procedure for Image Segmentation using Bimodality Detection Approach. DEFENCE SCI J 2010. [DOI: 10.14429/dsj.60.356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Pomerantz JR, Agrawal A, Portillo MC. Contour grouping and the search for emergent features. J Vis 2010. [DOI: 10.1167/2.7.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Giede C, McFadden L, Komonoski P, Agrawal A, Stauffer A, Pierson R. Acceptabililty of HPV vaccination among women attending the University of Saskatchewan student health services. Gynecol Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.10.036] [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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Singh K, Shetty S, Bhat N, Sharda A, Agrawal A, Chaudhary H. Awareness of Consumer Protection Act among Doctors in Udaipur City, India. JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY (TEHRAN, IRAN) 2010; 7:19-23. [PMID: 21998771 PMCID: PMC3184720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2009] [Accepted: 07/01/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the awareness of provisions of consumer protection act among dental and medical professionals in Udaipur city, Rajasthan, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a cross sectional study, a total of 448 professionals (253 males, 195 females) belonging to dental (222) and medical (226) categories were surveyed using a self administered structured questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised of 22 questions about the awareness of consumer protection art (CPA) and whether these professionals were following the recommendations of CPA. The student's t-test, ANOVA test, and Scheffe's test were used as tests of significance. RESULTS The awareness scores were significantly higher for medical professionals compared with those of dental professionals. Similarly, postgraduates showed more awareness in both the professions and it was found that private practitioners significantly have more awareness than the academic sector. CONCLUSION Though medical professionals have more awareness of CPA compared to dental professionals, considering the present scenario, better knowledge of CPA is necessary for both professionals in order to be on the safer side.
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Regmi MC, Rijal P, Subedi SS, Uprety D, Budathoki B, Agrawal A. Unsafe abortion: a tragic saga of maternal suffering. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2010; 49:19-22. [PMID: 21180215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Unsafe abortion is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in developing countries despite provision of adequate care and legalization of abortion. The aim of this study was to find out the contribution of unsafe abortion in maternal mortality and its other consequences. METHODS A retrospective study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in BPKIHS between 2005 April to 2008 September analyzing all the unsafe abortion related admissions. RESULTS There were 70 unsafe abortion patients. Majority of them (52.8%) were of high grade. Most of them recovered but there were total 8 maternal deaths. CONCLUSIONS Unsafe abortion is still a significant medical and social problem even in post legalization era of this country.
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Singh S, Bhide R, Duttagupta S, Puranik B, Agrawal A. Two-Phase Flow Pressure Drop Characteristics in Trapezoidal Silicon Microchannels. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1109/tcapt.2009.2019634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Eyre K, Oakley T, Gill J, Cutress R, Nicol R, Agrawal A, Yiangou C, Wise M. To dilute or not to dilute? A study of the effect of dilution of patent blue dye on the identification rate of sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer. Eur J Surg Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.07.150] [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] Open
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Edgar I, Gill J, Agrawal A, Wise M, Yiangou C, Cutress R. Coding and revenue: impact on Portsmouth Breast Unit. Eur J Surg Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.07.132] [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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Byrne B, Cutress R, Gill J, Wise M, Yiangou C, Agrawal A. Does sentinel node biopsy or the timing of completion axillary clearance alter the axillary nodal harvest in breast cancer surgery? Eur J Surg Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.07.123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Moak ZB, Agrawal A. The association between perceived interpersonal social support and physical and mental health: results from the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. J Public Health (Oxf) 2009; 32:191-201. [PMID: 19864495 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdp093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low social support has been associated with several disorders. We test the relationship between perceived interpersonal social support (ISS) and aspects of mental and physical health. METHODS We used data from National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions in which 34,653 individuals aged 20-99 years were interviewed twice (2001-02 and 2004-05), with the second interview including the interpersonal support evaluation list. The association of perceived ISS with lifetime DSM-IV psychopathology and physical health from the past 12 months was investigated. We also tested whether this association changes as a function of number of traumatic events in accordance with the buffering hypothesis. RESULTS Low perceived ISS correlated with increased prevalence of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, social phobia and several physical health problems. There was a strong association between excellent self-perceived physical health and high social support. CONCLUSIONS There was evidence for both the main, beneficial effects of high perceived ISS and buffering, whereby increased perceived ISS ameliorated the pathogenic influence of exposure to traumatic life events on psychopathology. Current findings highlight the importance of perceived ISS in individuals' general mental and physical well-being, both in daily life and upon exposure to negative life events.
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