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Tansley SL, McMorrow F, Cotton CV, Adamali H, Barratt SL, Betteridge ZE, Perurena-Prieto J, Gibbons MA, Kular R, Loganathan A, Lamb JA, Lu H, New RP, Pratt D, Rivera-Ortega P, Sayers R, Steward M, Stranks L, Vital E, Spencer LG, McHugh NJ, Cooper RG. Identification of connective tissue disease autoantibodies and a novel autoantibody anti-annexin A11 in patients with "idiopathic" interstitial lung disease. Clin Immunol 2024; 262:110201. [PMID: 38575043 DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2024.110201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Autoantibodies are a hallmark feature of Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD). Their presence in patients with idiopathic interstitial lung disease (ILD) may suggest covert CTD. We aimed to determine the prevalence of CTD autoantibodies in patients diagnosed with idiopathic ILD. METHODS 499 patient sera were analysed: 251 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), 206 idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia (iNSIP) and 42 cryptogenic organising pneumonia (COP). Autoantibody status was determined by immunoprecipitation. RESULTS 2.4% of IPF sera had a CTD-autoantibody compared to 10.2% of iNSIP and 7.3% of COP. 45% of autoantibodies were anti-synthetases. A novel autoantibody targeting an unknown 56 kDa protein was found in seven IPF patients (2.8%) and two NSIP (1%) patients. This was characterised as anti-annexin A11. CONCLUSION Specific guidance on autoantibody testing and interpretation in patients with ILD could improve diagnostic accuracy. Further work is required to determine the clinical significance of anti-annexin A11.
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- Sarah L Tansley
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK; Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, UK.
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- Bristol Interstitial Lung Disease service, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Interstitial Lung Disease service, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- College of Medicine & Health, University of Exeter; Royal Devon University Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Division of Musculoskeletal and dermatological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK
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- Bristol Interstitial Lung Disease service, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- College of Medicine & Health, University of Exeter
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Liverpool Interstitial Lung Disease Service, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Liverpool Interstitial Lung Disease Service, Aintree Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Loganathan A, Zanframundo G, Yoshida A, Faghihi-Kashani S, Bauer Ventura I, Dourado E, Bozan F, Sambataro G, Yamano Y, Bae SS, Lim D, Ceribelli A, Isailovic N, Selmi C, Fertig N, Bravi E, Kaneko Y, Saraiva AP, Jovani V, Bachiller-Corral J, Cifrian J, Mera-Varela A, Moghadam-Kia S, Wolff V, Campagne J, Meyer A, Giannini M, Triantafyllias K, Knitza J, Gupta L, Molad Y, Iannone F, Cavazzana I, Piga M, De Luca G, Tansley S, Bozzalla-Cassione E, Bonella F, Corte TJ, Doyle TJ, Fiorentino D, Gonzalez-Gay MA, Hudson M, Kuwana M, Lundberg IE, Mammen AL, McHugh NJ, Miller FW, Montecucco C, Oddis CV, Rojas-Serrano J, Schmidt J, Scirè CA, Selva-O'Callaghan A, Werth VP, Alpini C, Bozzini S, Cavagna L, Aggarwal R. Agreement between local and central anti-synthetase antibodies detection: results from the Classification Criteria of Anti-Synthetase Syndrome project biobank. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2024; 42:277-287. [PMID: 38488094 DOI: 10.55563/clinexprheumatol/s14zq8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The CLASS (Classification Criteria of Anti-Synthetase Syndrome) project is a large international multicentre study that aims to create the first data-driven anti-synthetase syndrome (ASSD) classification criteria. Identifying anti-aminoacyl tRNA synthetase antibodies (anti-ARS) is crucial for diagnosis, and several commercial immunoassays are now available for this purpose. However, using these assays risks yielding false-positive or false-negative results, potentially leading to misdiagnosis. The established reference standard for detecting anti-ARS is immunoprecipitation (IP), typically employed in research rather than routine autoantibody testing. We gathered samples from participating centers and results from local anti-ARS testing. As an "ad-interim" study within the CLASS project, we aimed to assess how local immunoassays perform in real-world settings compared to our central definition of anti-ARS positivity. METHODS We collected 787 serum samples from participating centres for the CLASS project and their local anti-ARS test results. These samples underwent initial central testing using RNA-IP. Following this, the specificity of ARS was reconfirmed centrally through ELISA, line-blot assay (LIA), and, in cases of conflicting results, protein-IP. The sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio and positive and negative predictive values were evaluated. We also calculated the inter-rater agreement between central and local results using a weighted κ co-efficient. RESULTS Our analysis demonstrates that local, real-world detection of anti-Jo1 is reliable with high sensitivity and specificity with a very good level of agreement with our central definition of anti-Jo1 antibody positivity. However, the agreement between local immunoassay and central determination of anti-non-Jo1 antibodies varied, especially among results obtained using local LIA, ELISA and "other" methods. CONCLUSIONS Our study evaluates the performance of real-world identification of anti-synthetase antibodies in a large cohort of multi-national patients with ASSD and controls. Our analysis reinforces the reliability of real-world anti-Jo1 detection methods. In contrast, challenges persist for anti-non-Jo1 identification, particularly anti-PL7 and rarer antibodies such as anti-OJ/KS. Clinicians should exercise caution when interpreting anti-synthetase antibodies, especially when commercial immunoassays test positive for non-anti-Jo1 antibodies.
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- Aravinthan Loganathan
- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath; Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, UK; and Arthritis Australia, Broadway, Glebe, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Università di Pavia; and Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Nippon Medical School Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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- Rheumatology Department, Centro Hospitalar do Baixo Vouga, Aveiro; Aveiro Rheumatology Research Centre, Egas Moniz Health Alliance, Aveiro; and Rheumatology Research Unit, Instituto de Medicina Molecular, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Lisboa, Centro Académico de Medicina de Lisboa, Portugal
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- Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Department of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology, Chile
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- Regional Referral Center for Rare Lung Disease, Policlinico G. Rodolico-San Marco, University of Catania, Italy
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergy, Tosei General Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine & Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele; and Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele; and Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Ospedale Guglielmo da Saliceto, Piacenza, Italy
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- Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis Alicante, ISABIAL, Alicante, Spain
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- Hospital Universitario Marques de Valdecilla, IDIVAL, University of Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Exploration Fonctionnelle Musculaire, Service de Physiologie, Service de Rhumatologie, Centre de Référence des Maladies Auto-Immunes Systémiques Rares RESO Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France
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- Exploration Fonctionnelle Musculaire, Service de Physiologie, Service de Rhumatologie, Centre de Référence des Maladies Auto-Immunes Systémiques Rares RESO Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, SGPGIMS, Lucknow, India
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- Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- University Clinic and AOU of Cagliari, Italy
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- IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, and Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Università di Pavia, and Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Center for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases, Ruhrlandklinik, University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- University of Sydney, NSW, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW, Australia
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA, USA
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- Medicine and Psychiatry Department, University of Cantabria, and Division of Rheumatology, IIS-Fundacion Jiménez Díaz, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Allergy and Rheumatology, Nippon Medical School Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, and Departments of Medicine and Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Environmental Autoimmunity Group, Clinical Research Branch, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Università di Pavia; and Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Interstitial Lung Disease and Rheumatology Units, Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias, Ismael Cosío Villegas, México City, México
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- IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori Foundation, Monza, and School of Medicine, University of Milano Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Vall d'Hebron General Hospital, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine & Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Laboratory of Biochemical-Chemistry, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- US Transplant Center, Laboratorio di Biologia Cellulare e Immunologia, IRCCS Policlinico S. Matteo Foundation, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Università di Pavia; and Division of Rheumatology, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy.
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- Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Loganathan A, McMorrow F, Lu H, Li D, Mulhearn B, McHugh NJ, Tansley SL. The use of ELISA is comparable to immunoprecipitation in the detection of selected myositis-specific autoantibodies in a European population. Front Immunol 2022; 13:975939. [PMID: 36177007 PMCID: PMC9514093 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.975939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundThe reliable detection of myositis-specific autoantibodies (MSA) provides valuable clinical information regarding prognosis, clinical progression and diagnostic confirmation.ObjectivesTo evaluate the reliability of a commercial ELISA immunoassay in detecting myositis-specific autoantibodies in comparison to immunoprecipitation as the reference standard.MethodsSerum samples were chosen from a biobank of more than 3000 samples. Samples with a confirmed MSA on Immunoprecipitation (n=116) were evaluated in duplicate by ELISA to detect Mi2, MDA5, Jo1, EJ, KS, PL-7 and PL-12 (Medical & Biological Laboratories Co. Ltd, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan). Healthy control samples (n=246) confirmed autoantibody negative by immunoprecipitation were similarly assessed.ResultsThere was a very good agreement between ELISA and immunoprecipitation for serum samples containing anti-Mi2, MDA5, Jo1, EJ, KS and PL-7 and PL-12 auto-antibodies. Cohen’s κ values ranged from 0.86-1 for the measured autoantibodies on ELISA.ConclusionELISA was an accurate method for detecting anti-synthetase, anti-Mi2 and anti-MDA5 autoantibodies.
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- Aravinthan Loganathan
- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, United Kingdom
- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
- *Correspondence: Aravinthan Loganathan,
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- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, United Kingdom
- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, Bath, United Kingdom
- Department and Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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Loganathan A, Raman A, Berlinski N, Riordan J. Representation Rate and Management of Gout for Patients Discharged From Emergency Departments in Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 15:11795441221097351. [PMID: 35645585 PMCID: PMC9134409 DOI: 10.1177/11795441221097351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Introduction The estimated prevalence of gout in Western societies is 2.7% to 6.7%. In Australia, there have been increasing rates of hospitalisations for gout flares. Urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is effective in reducing urate burden, which can prevent gout flares and destructive arthropathy. This study assessed the representation rate of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with crystal arthropathy and the utilisation of ULT in the community for patients with a pre-existing history of gout. Methods A retrospective review of electronic records of patients presenting to the ED from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District was performed. Patients included were coded as per the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases coding for crystal arthropathy. Results In all, 18.8% of all crystal arthropathy encounters to the ED were repeat presentations. Of the 70% of patients with a history of gout, only 30.8% were on ULT. Discussion Despite evidence-based recommendations for a 'treat-to-target' approach, most patients with a previous history of gout were not on ULT. One in five encounters were re-presentations for crystal arthropathy. Effective adherence to treatment guidelines may reduce the number of repeat encounters for gout flare in the ED.
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- Aravinthan Loganathan
- Rheumatology Department, Wollongong Hospital, NSW
Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Wollongong Hospital, NSW
Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Wollongong Hospital, NSW
Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Wollongong Hospital, NSW
Health, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Loganathan A, Kamalaraj N, El-Haddad C, Pile K. Systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence of metabolic syndrome in psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:1112-1120. [PMID: 34076348 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriasis (PsO) are associated with systemic inflammation and increased cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with systemic inflammation, and conditions associated with MetS, such as obesity, are associated with difficulty in attaining minimal disease activity (MDA) in individuals with inflammatory arthritis. This systematic review aims to determine whether there is an increased prevalence of MetS in PsA populations compared with PsO and RA populations. METHODS A systematic review was conducted to assess the prevalence of MetS in PsA, PsO, and RA populations following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. The quality of the studies reviewed was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Checklist for Prevalence Studies. RESULTS The pooled prevalence of MetS in PsA populations was 0.46 ± 0.06 (95% CI 0.40-0.51). In comparison, the prevalence of MetS in PsO and RA populations was 0.34 ± 0.03 (95% CI 0.32-0.37) and 0.31 ± 0.04 (95% CI 0.27-0.35), respectively. Patients with PsA were 1.62 ± 0.036 (95% CI 1.50-1.74) and 1.66 ± 0.038 (95% CI 1.54-1.79) times more likely to have MetS compared with PsO and RA populations. CONCLUSION The prevalence of MetS is significantly increased in PsA populations compared with PsO and RA populations. Further studies should be performed using a standardized definition of MetS in PsA, RA, and PsO populations to determine whether addressing the metabolic components in MetS offers any therapeutic benefits and in terms of attaining MDA and improving cardiovascular health.
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- Aravinthan Loganathan
- Rheumatology Department, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.,Rheumatology, Wollongong Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.,University of Western Sydney - Campbelltown Campus, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University - Campbelltown Campus, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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- Rheumatology Department, Campbelltown Hospital, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.,University of Western Sydney - Campbelltown Campus, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia
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Shobana N, Aruldhas M, Tochhawng L, Loganathan A, Balaji S, Kumar M, Banu L, Navin A, Mayilvanan C, Ilangovan R, Balasubramanian K. Corrigendum to “Transient gestational exposure to drinking water containing excess hexavalent chromium modifies insulin signaling in liver and skeletal muscle of rat progeny” [Chem. Biol. Interact. 277 (2017) 119–128]. Chem Biol Interact 2018; 283:116. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sivakumar A, Murugesan B, Loganathan A, Sivakumar P. Synthesis of ZnO nanowire and ZnO/CeO2 solid solution nanowire by bio-morphing and its characterization. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2017.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Murugesan B, Sivakumar A, Loganathan A, Sivakumar P. Synthesis and photocatalytic studies of lanthanum oxide doped nano carbon hollow spheres. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2016.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Loganathan A, Tan KS, Moore J, Oliver K. A case of acute phosphate nephropathy. Med J Aust 2016; 204:183-183e1. [PMID: 26985842 DOI: 10.5694/mja15.01084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- E. Agabiti
- Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
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- Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
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- Radiology Department, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
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- Histopathology Department, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
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- Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
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Loganathan A, McDonald C, Karatassas A. Laparoscopic repair of a complex, recurrent incisional hernia with sac excision and primary closure of the fascial defect--a video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2016; 18:108-9. [PMID: 26484436 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- A Loganathan
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cumberland Infirmary, North Cumbria University Hospital NHS Trust, Carlisle, UK
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- Department of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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Loganathan A, Kumar K. Effects on structural, optical, and magnetic properties of pure and Sr-substituted MgFe2O4 nanoparticles at different calcination temperatures. Appl Nanosci 2015. [DOI: 10.1007/s13204-015-0480-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Thangaraj M, Ravi G, Sabari Girisun TC, Vinitha G, Loganathan A. Ethylenediaminium di(4-nitrophenolate): a third order NLO material for optical limiting applications. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2015; 138:158-163. [PMID: 25498811 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Revised: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/12/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Single crystals of ethylenediaminium di(4-nitrophenolate) [EDA4NP] were grown by slow evaporation solution growth technique using ethanol as solvent at constant temperature. It crystallizes in monoclinic centrosymmetric space group C2/c with cell dimension a=11.326Ǻ, b=7.264Ǻ, c=20.036Ǻ; β=93.55°. Fourier Transform Infra Red (FT-IR) spectrum was recorded to identify various functional groups present in EDA4NP. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectral studies were performed to confirm the functional groups. Thermogravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis showed that the compound melts at 142.9°C. The material possesses a wide optical transparency window in the visible and near IR region (500-1200nm). The nonlinear refractive index, nonlinear absorption coefficient and third-order nonlinear susceptibility of EDA4NP were estimated to be n2=5.46×10(-8)cm(2)W(-1), β=0.65×10(-3)cmW(-1) and χ((3))=2.96×10(-6)esu respectively. The limiting behavior observed with the sample is attributed mainly to nonlinear refraction.
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- M Thangaraj
- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, India; Department of Physics, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul 624622, India
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- Department of Physics, Alagappa University, Karaikudi 630004, India.
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- School of Physics, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli 620024, India
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- Division of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai 600127, India
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- Engineering Physics, Annamalai University, 608002, India
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Sivakumar A, Murugesan B, Loganathan A, Sivakumar P. A review on decolourisation of dyes by photodegradation using various bismuth catalysts. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2014.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Loganathan A, Schloithe AC, Hakendorf P, Liyanage CM, Costa M, Wattchow D. Prolonged pudendal nerve terminal motor latency is associated with decreased resting and squeeze pressures in the intact anal sphincter. Colorectal Dis 2013; 15:1410-5. [PMID: 23895054 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Revised: 05/02/2013] [Accepted: 05/07/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To determine the contribution of the pudendal nerve to the anal continence mechanism by determining the correlation between pudendal nerve terminal motor latency (PNTML) and resting and squeeze anal canal pressures. METHOD In all, 1051 patients were investigated with anorectal physiology studies between January 1998 and July 2010. Of these, 213 patients had intact anal sphincters on endoanal ultrasound and had undergone PNTML testing and anal manometry with measurement of resting and squeeze pressures. The relationship between PNTML and mean resting and squeeze pressures was compared in these patients with an intact anal sphincter. Values were compared using a two-sample t test with equal variances. A P value of < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Of these patients 40.8% had normal PNTML bilaterally, 9.9% had slow PNTML bilaterally and 21.6% had a unilateral slow PNTML. Mean resting pressure was significantly reduced in patients with unilateral slow and bilateral slow PNTML compared with normal. The magnitude of the reduction was 28% and 19% respectively. Mean squeeze pressure was significantly reduced in patients with unilateral slow and bilateral slow PNTML compared with normal. The magnitude of the reduction was 18% and 23% respectively. CONCLUSION In patients with an intact anal sphincter, either unilaterally or bilaterally prolonged PNTMLs are associated with significantly decreased resting and squeeze pressures. Our results suggest that both internal and external sphincter function is impaired with pudendal nerve injury. The inhibition of internal sphincter function may be due to damage of autonomic, principally sympathetic fibres carried in the pudendal nerve.
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- A Loganathan
- Department of Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Kuhn E, Taksler G, Dayton O, Loganathan A, Bourland J, Ellis T, Laxton A, Shaw E, Chan M, Tatter S. Adverse Toxicity After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Meningiomas. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- A. Loganathan
- Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Statistics, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
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Loganathan A, Linley JE, Rajput I, Hunter M, Lodge JPA, Sandle GI. Basolateral potassium (IKCa) channel inhibition prevents increased colonic permeability induced by chemical hypoxia. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol 2011; 300:G146-53. [PMID: 20966032 PMCID: PMC3025504 DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00472.2009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Major liver resection is associated with impaired intestinal perfusion and intestinal ischemia, resulting in decreased mucosal integrity, increased bacterial translocation, and an increased risk of postoperative sepsis. However, the mechanism by which ischemia impairs intestinal mucosal integrity is unclear. We therefore evaluated the role of Ca(2+)-sensitive, intermediate-conductance (IK(Ca)) basolateral potassium channels in enhanced intestinal permeability secondary to chemical hypoxia. The effects of chemical hypoxia induced by 100 μM dinitrophenol (DNP) and 5 mM deoxyglucose (DG) on basolateral IK(Ca) channel activity and whole cell conductance in intact human colonic crypts, and paracellular permeability (G(S)) in isolated colonic sheets, were determined by patch-clamp recording and transepithelial electrical measurements, respectively. DNP and DG rapidly stimulated IK(Ca) channels in cell-attached basolateral membrane patches and elicited a twofold increase (P = 0.004) in whole cell conductance in amphotericin B-permeabilized membrane patches, changes that were inhibited by the specific IK(Ca) channel blockers TRAM-34 (100 nM) and clotrimazole (CLT; 10 μM). In colonic sheets apically permeabilized with nystatin, DNP elicited a twofold increase (P = 0.005) in G(S), which was largely inhibited by the serosal addition of 50 μM CLT. We conclude that, in intestinal epithelia, chemical hypoxia increases G(S) through a mechanism involving basolateral IK(Ca) channel activation. Basolateral IK(Ca) channel inhibition may prevent or limit increased intestinal permeability during liver surgery.
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- A. Loganathan
- 1Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine and ,2Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, St. James's University Hospital; and
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- 3Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- 1Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine and ,2Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, St. James's University Hospital; and
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- 3Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- 2Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, St. James's University Hospital; and
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Loganathan A, Ainslie W, Wedgwood K. Initial evaluation of Permacol bioprosthesis for the repair of complex incisional and parastomal hernias. Surgeon 2010; 8:202-5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2009.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2009] [Accepted: 11/11/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Tang IP, Shashinder S, Loganathan A, Anura MM, Zakarya S, Mun KS. Aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxilla. Singapore Med J 2009; 50:e326-e328. [PMID: 19787162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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An aneurysmal bone cyst is a rare bone lesion. Its origin and precise nature remain unknown. It is seen as a locally-destructive, rapidly expandable, benign multicystic mass. We report a 17-year-old boy with an aneurysmal bone cyst of the maxilla, with extensive local involvement and bony destruction that was treated surgically. There was no recurrence noted after four years of follow-up.
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- I P Tang
- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan 94300, Malaysia.
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Goldsmith PJ, Loganathan A, Jacob M, Ahmad N, Toogood GJ, Lodge JPA, Prasad KR. Inflammatory pseudotumours of the liver: a spectrum of presentation and management options. Eur J Surg Oncol 2009. [PMID: 19515527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2009.04.003.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review the current management options in inflammatory pseudotumours via analysis of ten cases from this unit the largest experience of this pathology in a Western series. To assess the medical and operative options available for this condition and the varying outcomes and the lessons learned in this unit over the time period. RESULTS Data from the ten cases were analysed and a comprehensive review of the published literature to date has detailed 128 case reports with 215 cases of inflammatory pseudotumour of the liver. Data analysed included patient demographics, diagnostic modalities, details of treatment and eventual outcome. The data was tabulated using an Excel spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac 2004.Version 11.0). Categorical variables were compared using Pearson's chi(2) test and p values <0.05 were defined as statistically significant. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS for Windows (Version 9.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL). CONCLUSION Emphasis is placed on a preferred medical management initially for this tumour with a good prognosis coupled with regular follow up. There may be a need for surgical resection cases where diagnosis is unclear or the patient is not responding to medical treatment with progression of disease or symptoms.
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- P J Goldsmith
- Department of Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
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Shashinder S, Tang IP, Velayutham P, Rahmat O, Loganathan A. Foreign body in the middle ear, a hearing aid complication. Med J Malaysia 2008; 63:267-268. [PMID: 19248709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 12-year-old boy with moderate to severe bilateral mixed hearing loss was planned for hearing aid placement. During the process of making ear mould impression, the impression material accidentally entered the right middle ear. Removal of the ear mould impression was possible permeatally under general anaesthesia.
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Loganathan A. Re: Spielmann PM, Oliver CW. The carpal bones: a basic test of medical students'and junior doctors' knowledge of anatomy. Surgeon 2005; 3 (4): 257-59. Surgeon 2006; 4:122-3; author reply 123. [PMID: 16623174 DOI: 10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80054-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Loganathan A, Arumainathan UD, Raman R. Comparative study of bacteriology in recurrent tonsillitis among children and adults. Singapore Med J 2006; 47:271-5. [PMID: 16572236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Diagnosis and treatment of acute tonsillitis are one of the most common problems seen at an otorhinolaryngology clinic in both adult and paediatric populations. Much has been written about bacteriology of recurrent tonsillitis but it remains a controversial topic. Despite the fact that tonsillitis is so common, consensus seems to be lacking as to the main causative organism and the differences between children and adults. The tonsillar core bacteriology of 233 patients with recurrent tonsillitis who underwent tonsillectomy from January 2000 to June 2003 is presented. METHODS The patient population was divided into two groups, namely: the paediatric group and the adult group. 132 patients, whose age was more than 12 years, were in the adult group. 101 patients aged between two and 12 years, were in the paediatric group. The bacteriology of the children and adults were tabulated according to their species, and were compared. RESULTS 138 patients grew single pathogenic bacteria in their tonsillar core culture, 52 grew two different pathogenic bacteria, and the rest (43) grew normal bacterial flora. Staphylococcus aureus was the most commonly-isolated bacterium and accounted for 40.9 percent of the total cultures isolated; its prevalence was the same in the adults and children. Beta-haemolytic Streptococcus was isolated in 23 percent of subjects, and was predominantly from group A (Streptococcus pyogens). Group A beta-haemolytic Streptococci was more prevalent in children. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which rarely cause pathogenicity in tonsils, was cultured from nine (3.8 percent) of our study subjects. CONCLUSION This study showed that Staphylococcus aureus is the most common pathogenic bacteria cultured both in adults and children. Klebsiella pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter are more prevalent in adults. Haemophilus influenza and Streptococcus pyogens are more prevalent in children. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is not a rare causative organism in recurrent tonsillitis. Since the mechanism of activation of infection in recurrent tonsillitis is unknown, knowing the bacteriology does not help us to treat the disease. However, it may be a stepping stone to eventually understanding whether the bacteria play a role in reactivating recurrent infections. From previous and current studies, there is no relationship between bacteriology and recurrent infections.
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- A Loganathan
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Ong CA, Loganathan A, Prepageran N, Rahmat O, Lingham OR. Parotid duct mucocele. Med J Malaysia 2005; 60:644-6. [PMID: 16515118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Parotid swelling is a common presentation in ENT clinic. Most of the cases involve pathology of the gland. There are not many reported cases about parotid duct pathology. We describe a case of a large parotid duct mucocele with a calculus. Excision of the mucocele and superficial parotidectomy was performed. The post-operative recovery was uneventful.
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- C A Ong
- Department of ENT, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Department of ENT, Kinrara Armed Forces Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Agabiti E, Loganathan A, Rimmer M, Eames RA, Cullen PT. Cancer of ileostomy: a late complication of colectomy for ulcerative colitis. Acta Chir Belg 2005; 105:99-101. [PMID: 15790213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Cancer arising at an ileostomy site represents a rare late complication of total colectomy performed for ulcerative colitis. There are no more than 36 published cases in the literature. We describe a case of adenocarcinoma of the mucocutaneous junction at the ileostomy site, occurring 31 years after total colectomy for ulcerative colitis. Wide excision of the moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma was performed with refashioning of the ileostomy. Polypoid adenomas or adenocarcinomas of the ileostomy after colectomy performed for non-neoplastic conditions are extremely uncommon. Biopsies of polypoid lesions at the stoma site are recommended.
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- E Agabiti
- Colorectal Surgery, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom.
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CADASIL is an autosomal dominant non-atherosclerotic vasculopathy that frequently presents as recurrent subcortical strokes, or vascular dementia in middle age. Some patients may have prominent mental symptoms or migraine. Widespread white matter demyelination and subcortical lacunar infarcts are demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging. Demonstration of granular osmophilic material in arteries in skin biopsies is a useful diagnostic tool. CADASIL has been linked to mutation in the Notch 3 gene locus on chromosome 19. Genetic testing is available for clinical diagnosis.
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Huq NL, Cross KJ, Talbo GH, Riley PF, Loganathan A, Crossley MA, Perich JW, Reynolds EC. N-terminal sequence analysis of bovine dentin phosphophoryn after conversion of phosphoseryl to S-propylcysteinyl residues. J Dent Res 2000; 79:1914-9. [PMID: 11145365 DOI: 10.1177/00220345000790111701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Bovine dentin phosphophoryn (BDP), a protein rich in aspartyl (Asp) and O-phosphoseryl (Ser[P]) residues, is synthesized by odontoblasts and is believed to be involved in matrix-mediated biomineralization of dentin. We have purified BDP, using selective precipitation and ion exchange chromatography, from an EDTA soluble dentin extract and converted the Ser(P) residues to S-propylcysteinyl residues that are stable to Edman degradation, facilitating the determination of the amino acid sequence of the N-terminal 38 residues. After the initial Asp-Ser(P)-Pro-Asn-Ser(P)-Ser(P)-Asp-Glu-Ser(P)-Asn-Gly-, the sequence contained the repeated motifs Asp-Ser(P) and Asp-Ser(P)-Ser(P). Purified BDP migrated as a single band on gradient SDS-PAGE with an apparent molecular weight of 156 kDa. This value was consistent with the molecular weight of the dephosphorylated protein of 105 kDa determined by means of MALDI mass spectrometry.
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- N L Huq
- Oral Health Science Unit, School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Loganathan A, Rajagopalan M. Bayes estimates of mixing parameters in finite mixture diexributions. COMMUN STAT-THEOR M 1993. [DOI: 10.1080/03610929308831200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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