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Rafique Ali AA, Ismail F, May May C, Mohd Abdullah AA, Khaliddin N, Hariri F, Abdul Rahman ZA, Iqbal T. Ophthalmic features of craniosynostosis: A Malaysian experience. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:1417-1423. [PMID: 34219491 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211030093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND This study aims to collect local Malaysian data regarding the ophthalmic features and complications in craniosynostosis patients who attended the Combined Craniofacial Clinic (CFC) in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC). METHODS Retrospective study of medical notes of craniosynostosis patients who attended the CFC in UMMC from 2014 to December 2020. RESULTS Out of 37 patients, 29 had syndromic craniosynostosis, and 8 had non-syndromic craniosynostosis. Visual impairment was present in 32.1% of patients. Causes for visual impairment were as follows - amblyopia (25.0%), exposure keratopathy (3.6%), and optic atrophy (3.6%). Hypermetropia and myopia were each seen in 20.6% of patients. Astigmatism was seen in 47.1% of patients, and 29.1% had anisometropia. Proptosis was present in 78.6% and lagophthalmos in 53.3% of patients. Strabismus in primary position occurred in 51.7% of patients. Thirty-one percent of the patients had exposure keratopathy. Optic disc atrophy was seen in 13.7% of patients, and 8.3% had optic disc swelling. Optic disc swelling was resolved in all patients who underwent craniofacial surgery. CONCLUSION Our experience in Malaysia was consistent with previously reported data on ophthalmic features of craniosynostosis patients. Additionally, we found that non-syndromic craniosynostosis patients are also at risk of ocular complications just as much as syndromic patients. Appropriate treatment of amblyogenic risk factors, ocular complications, and timely detection of papilledema, and prompt surgical intervention are crucial in preserving long-term visual function in these patients.
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- Abdullah Ashraf Rafique Ali
- University Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- University Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- MSU Medical Centre, Universiti Drive, Off Persiaran Olahraga, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.,MSU Clinical Centre of Exellence, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
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- University Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- University Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hariri F, Farhana NA, Abdullah NA, Ibrahim N, Ramli NM, Mohd Abdullah AA, May CM, Khaliddin N. Optic canal characteristics in pediatric syndromic craniosynostosis. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2021; 49:1175-1181. [PMID: 34247917 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to compare optic canal parameters of syndromic craniosynostosis patients with those of normal patients to visit the possibility of optic nerve impingement as a cause of visual impairment. Computed tomography scan images were processed using the Materialise Interactive Medical Image Control System (MIMICS) Research 21.0 software (Materialise NV, Leuven, Belgium). Eleven optic canal parameters were measured: 1) height of optic canal on the cranial side, 2) height of optic canal on the orbital side 3) length of the medial wall of the optic canal, 4) length of the lateral canal wall of the optic canal, 5) diameter of the optic canal at five points (Q1-Q4 and mid canal), and 6) area and perimeter of optic canal. These measurements were obtained for both the right and left optic canals. The study sample comprised four Crouzon syndrome, five Apert syndrome, and three Pfeiffer syndrome patients. The age of these syndromic craniosynostosis patients ranged from 2 to 63 months. The height of the optic canal on the orbital side (p = 0.041), diameter of the mid canal (p = 0.040), and diameter between the mid-canal and the cranial opening (Q3) (p = 0.079) for syndromic craniosynostosis patients were statistically narrower compared with those of normal patients when a significance level of 0.1 was considered. Scatter plots for the ages of patients versus the above parameters gave three separated clusters that suggested the arresting of optic canal development with age. The findings from this study demonstrated a narrowing of the optic canal in syndromic craniosynostosis patients, and indicate that optic canal anatomical characteristics may have an association with visual impairment among pediatric syndromic craniosynostosis patients.
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- Firdaus Hariri
- Oro-Craniomaxillofacial Research and Surgical (OCReS) Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Oro-Craniomaxillofacial Research and Surgical (OCReS) Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Mathematics Division, Centre for Foundation Studies in Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Oro-Craniomaxillofacial Research and Surgical (OCReS) Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000, Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Hariri F, Abdullah MF, Adam KBC, Bahuri NFA, Kulasegarah J, Nathan AM, Ismail F, Khaliddin N, May CM, Chan L, Keong TM, Ganesan D, Rahman ZAA. Analysis of complications following multidisciplinary functional intervention in paediatric craniomaxillofacial deformities. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 50:457-462. [PMID: 32891466 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Paediatric craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery requires a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure the optimal and holistic management of children with craniofacial deformities. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyse the complications following functional interventions among 34 CMF deformity patients in a single multidisciplinary craniofacial centre. Electronic data including patient demographic characteristics and clinical entry were analysed. Inclusion criteria were all paediatric patients with CMF deformities who underwent various functional interventions. A total of 64 interventions (48 intermediate and 16 definitive) were conducted. Based on the Sharma classification of complications, 20.3% were type I, 4.7% were type II, 1.6% were type III, and 4.7% were type IV . Most complications were type I, which included local infection (3.1%) and premature opening of tarsorrhaphy (3.1%). More serious complications (types III and IV) included temporary visual loss (1.6%) and intraoperative haemorrhage (1.6%). Although a low complication rate was observed in intermediate interventions, a higher complication rate was observed in more complex definitive interventions such as monobloc distraction osteogenesis. Although most complications were manageable, effective prevention remains mandatory, as serious complications may lead to permanent damage and mortality. This analysis highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to optimize the outcomes in CMF patient management.
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- F Hariri
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnosis, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM Kuantan Campus, Kuantan, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Addenan M, May CM, Hooi TK, Ismail F, Kamalden TA. A rare case of solitary unifocal Langerhans cell histiocytosis with orbital extension: Diagnostic dilemma. Oman J Ophthalmol 2018; 11:284-287. [PMID: 30505126 PMCID: PMC6219334 DOI: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_149_2017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is rarely encountered in ophthalmology practice. It is a spectrum of disorder characterized by accumulation of histiocytes in various tissues. Diagnosis is challenging as it may simulate periorbital hematoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and neuroblastoma. We report a case of unifocal LCH with orbital extension. Diagnosis was obtained from incisional biopsy, and histopathological examination showed numerous histiocytes with eosinophilic infiltrations. The presence of Langerhans cells was confirmed by the presence of protein S-100, CD1a, and/or Langerin (CD207). Treatment depends on the degree of organ involvement. She responded well to cytotoxic drugs and steroids. This emphasized that prompt tissue diagnosis is crucial for early management.
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- Maftuhim Addenan
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Pathology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Addenan M, May CM. Bilateral Exudative Retinal Detachment in Septo-Optic Dysplasia. Indian Pediatr 2017; 54:1058-1059. [PMID: 29317570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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- Maftuhim Addenan
- University of Malaya Eye Research Centre, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Scanlan KA, Watkins H, De Back V, May CM. The underuse of women's health care services in hungary. A preliminary study. J Nurse Midwifery 1996; 41:251-8. [PMID: 8708813 DOI: 10.1016/0091-2182(95)00080-1] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In order to collect baseline data for a 2-year Women's Health Program in Hungary, a survey was conducted of 369 women residing in one community setting. The purpose of this descriptive exploratory study was to gather preliminary data that would help identify perceptions of inhibitors to utilization of women's health services. An additional purpose was to identify perceived health needs in the study setting and to make recommendations for changes in the existing services. The survey results indicated that women were satisfied overall with their health care. Equivocal responses suggested, however, that patient-provider interactions and lack of understanding regarding preventive health care may contribute to the underuse of services. The authors suggest that public feedback that includes women's opinions and perceived needs is essential in health program planning and evaluation. In order to accomplish this, standardized Hungary-specific research instruments must be developed.
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- K A Scanlan
- ACNM Special Projects Section, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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Frierson JH, May CM. Unstable angina in a man with joint pain. Hosp Pract (Off Ed) 1993; 28:40-42. [PMID: 8419414 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.1993.11442737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Morabito DJ, Proctor SM, May CM. Overview of trauma registries. J AHIMA 1992; 63:39-44, 46, 48. [PMID: 10118738] [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: 04/12/2023]
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Registry data related to patient volume, flow, severity, resource use, and reimbursement sources provides valuable information to administrative staff for program management and strategic planning activities.
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Hultin TA, McCormick DL, May CM, Moon RC. Effects of pretreatment with the retinoid N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide and phenobarbital on the disposition and metabolism of N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide in mice. Drug Metab Dispos 1988; 16:783-8. [PMID: 2907453] [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] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The effects of pretreatment with N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide (4-HPR) and phenobarbital (PB) on the distribution and metabolism of 4-HPR, and on the levels of hepatic cytochromes, were investigated in female BDF mice. Pretreatment of mice for 3 days with 10 mg/kg 4-HPR had no effect on the disposition of 4-HPR in the serum, liver, mammary gland, or urinary bladder. 4-HPR pretreatment also had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of any of its metabolites in the liver, or on the levels of hepatic cytochromes P450 or b5. By contrast, pretreatment of mice for 3 days with 80 mg/kg PB had a significant effect on the disposition of 4-HPR in all the tissues examined; the areas under the concentration-time curves for PB-pretreated mice were half those for vehicle-pretreated mice. PB pretreatment also significantly reduced the levels of four metabolites of 4-HPR in the liver and increased the levels of hepatic cytochromes P450 and b5. These data suggest that prior or concomitant administration of drugs that induce the mixed function oxidase system could result in changes in retinoid disposition and metabolism; such changes may alter retinoid chemopreventive activity.
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- T A Hultin
- Life Sciences Research, IIT Research Institute, Chicago, IL 60616
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Hultin TA, May CM, Moon RC. N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide pharmacokinetics in female rats and mice. Drug Metab Dispos 1986; 14:714-7. [PMID: 2877832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The distribution of N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide (4-HPR) and its metabolites was investigated in the liver, serum, mammary gland, and urinary bladder of female rats and mice. Following an iv dose of 5 mg/kg to rats, 4-HPR distributed to all tissues examined with the highest levels reached in the liver. The distribution period was completed in about 4 hr and was followed by first order elimination kinetics. The t1/2 for 4-HPR elimination from the liver was 9.4 hr, from the serum was 12.0 hr (not significantly different from liver), from the mammary gland was 43.6 hr, and from the urinary bladder was 9.3 hr. A 5-day ip dosing study (5 mg/kg/day of 4-HPR) in both rats and mice revealed that 4-HPR distributed to all tissues examined with the highest levels reached in the urinary bladder. 4-HPR and four metabolites were detected in the tissues. One coeluted with a cis isomer of 4-HPR (M2), another with N-(4-methoxyphenyl)-all-trans-retinamide (4-MPR) (M3), a third appeared to be a 4-HPR-ester (M4), and the fourth remains unidentified (M1). However, the amount of each metabolite varied between tissues and between species. The concentration of 4-HPR was significantly 2-4 times lower and the percentage of M3 (4-MPR) was 3 times higher in the mouse tissues than in the corresponding tissues of the rat. M2 (cis-4-HPR) and M4 (4-HPR-ester) were present in rat liver but not in mouse liver.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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McCormick DL, May CM, Thomas CF, Detrisac CJ. Anticarcinogenic and hepatotoxic interactions between retinyl acetate and butylated hydroxytoluene in rats. Cancer Res 1986; 46:5264-9. [PMID: 3093062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The natural retinoid, retinyl acetate (RA), and the phenolic antioxidant, butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), are both effective inhibitors of mammary carcinogenesis in rats. The present study was designed to determine if an increased inhibition of mammary carcinogenesis is obtained when RA and BHT are administered in combination. At age 50 days (time 0), virgin, female Sprague-Dawley rats received a single intragastric instillation of 16 mg of 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene dissolved in 1 ml sesame oil. Groups of 30 carcinogen-treated rats received Wayne Lab Chow supplemented with (per kg diet) 250 mg RA, 5000 mg BHT, or 250 mg RA plus 5000 mg BHT by the following schedule: -2 to +1 week; +1 week until the end of the experiment; -2 weeks to end; or none. Combined administration of RA plus BHT by the -2 weeks to end schedule was more effective in mammary cancer chemoprevention than was RA alone or BHT alone; the interaction of RA and BHT was additive. Similarly, administration of RA plus BHT by the -2 weeks to end protocol was more active in chemoprevention than was RA plus BHT administered either from weeks -2 to +1 or +1 week to end. Chronic exposure to RA plus BHT induced a high incidence of hepatic fibrosis and bile duct hyperplasia; these changes were not observed in controls and were seen in low incidence in animals exposed to RA only or BHT only. These data indicate that enhanced anticarcinogenic activity can be obtained through the use of "combination chemoprevention" regimens; however, chemopreventive compounds may interact not only to inhibit carcinogenesis but also to induce toxicity.
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Sharp GC, Irvin WS, May CM, Holman HR, McDuffie FC, Hess EV, Schmid FR. Association of antibodies to ribonucleoprotein and Sm antigens with mixed connective-tissue disease, systematic lupus erythematosus and other rheumatic diseases. N Engl J Med 1976; 295:1149-54. [PMID: 1086429 DOI: 10.1056/nejm197611182952101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 305] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Extractable nuclear antigen contains ribo-nuclease-sensitive (ribonucleoprotein) and ribonuclease-resistant (Sm) components. To determine the diagnostic usefulness of antibodies to these antigens, a multicenter study was undertaken in which serums were analyzed for these antibodies and the findings compared with clinical and other laboratory characteristics of the patients. Of 100 patients with hemagglutinating antibodies to ribonuclease-sensitive extractable nuclear antigen, and only the same antibodies by immunodiffusion, 74 per cent had typical features of mixed connective-tissue disease; 12 features of systemic lupus erythematosus, eight those of scleroderma and six an undifferentiated mild connective-tissue disease. Of 27 patients with hemagglutinating antibodies to ribonuclease-resistant extractable nuclear antigen (and Sm antibodies by immunodiffusion), 85 per cent had typical systemic lupus. Thus, antibodies to nuclear ribonucleoprotein and Sm are of diagnostic use; if the serum contains only ribonucleoprotein antibody in high titer, it is likely that the patient has mixed connective-tissue disease.
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May CM. Wheelchair patient for a day. Am J Nurs 1973; 73:650-1. [PMID: 4487459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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