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Grigoriadou S, Clubbe R, Garcez T, Huissoon A, Grosse-Kreul D, Jolles S, Henderson K, Edmonds J, Lowe D, Bethune C. British Society for Immunology and United Kingdom Primary Immunodeficiency Network (UKPIN) consensus guideline for the management of immunoglobulin replacement therapy. Clin Exp Immunol 2022; 210:1-13. [PMID: 35924867 PMCID: PMC9585546 DOI: 10.1093/cei/uxac070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Currently, there is no guideline to support the use of immunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) in primary and secondary immunodeficiency disorders in UK. The UK Primary Immunodeficiency Network (UK-PIN) and the British Society of Immunology (BSI) joined forces to address this need. Given the paucity of evidence, a modified Delphi approach was used covering statements for the initiation, monitoring, discontinuation of IgRT as well as home therapy programme. A group of six consultant immunologists and three nurse specialists created the statements, reviewed responses and feedback and agreed on final recommendations. This guideline includes 22 statements for initiation, 22 statements for monitoring, 11 statement for home therapy, and 19 statements for discontinuation of IgRT. Further areas of research are proposed to improve future delivery of care.
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- S Grigoriadou
- Department of Immunology, Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- National Guideline Centre, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK
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- Immunology Department, Manchester University NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- West Midlands Immunodeficiency Centre, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Immunological Medicine, King’s College Hospital, London, UK
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- Immunodeficiency Centre for Wales, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Immunology Department, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Immunology Department, Manchester University NHS Trust, Manchester, UK
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- UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Peninsula Immunology and Allergy Service, University Hospitals Plymouth, Plymouth, UK
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McCormick E, Brown J, Barrett J, Campbell C, Creer D, Cropley I, Lowe D, Moores R, Lipman M. Cutaneous adverse drug reactions to fixed-dose combination treatments for TB. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2022; 26:886-887. [PMID: 35996277 DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.22.0202] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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- E McCormick
- North Central London Tuberculosis Service, Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, 6UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- North Central London Tuberculosis Service, Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- North Central London Tuberculosis Service, Whittington Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, 6UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, 6UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK, Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, UK
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, 6UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Campus, London, 6UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK, UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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Dow T, Lowe D, Morash J. Lower Limb Salvage Using Patent-Specific 3D-Printed Titanium Cage Following Severe Left Ankle Traumatic Partial Amputation: A Pediatric Case Report. Foot Ankle Spec 2022; 15:361-368. [PMID: 32907401 DOI: 10.1177/1938640020954819] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with large bony defects of the ankle who wish to avoid amputation have limited surgical intervention options for limb salvage. Each of these interventions are technically complex and present significant risk for complications. The use of a patient-specific 3D-printed titanium cage in conjunction with a tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis using a retrograde nail is another management option. This case adds to the scarce published literature on this technique. CASE PRESENTATION This report presents the case of a 16-year-old female who suffered a traumatic partial amputation of her left distal lower extremity following an all-terrain-vehicle accident that resulted in a 10.0 × 10.0 cm skin laceration and a 5-cm subsegmental bony loss of the distal tibia. She was successfully treated using a patient-specific 3D-printed titanium truss cage in conjunction with a TTC arthrodesis using a retrograde nail. CONCLUSIONS The decision to amputate or attempt limb salvage in a severely injured lower limb is still a topic of active debate. However, literature has shown that patients who undergo limb salvage surgery have better psychological health outcomes and equivalent functional outcomes as patients who have undergone amputation. Therefore, research on techniques that optimize and advance limb salvage surgery is needed. As the numerous potential benefits and limitations of patient-specific 3D-printed implants are assessed throughout the field of orthopedics, further research and cost-analysis will be required. Cases such as the one presented add to the limited existing literature of patient-specific 3D-printed implant for treatment of large distal lower extremity bony defects. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Level V (Case Report).
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- Todd Dow
- Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (TD).,Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (DL, JM)
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- Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (TD).,Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (DL, JM)
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- Dalhousie Medical School, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (TD).,Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (DL, JM)
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O'Connell JE, Koumoullis H, Lowe D, Rogers SN. A 31-year Review of Composite Radial Forearm Free Flaps for Head and Neck Reconstruction. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2022; 60:915-921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2022.01.016] [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] [Received: 11/13/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kanatas A, Coffey D, Spellman J, Twigg J, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Follow-up arrangements in head and neck cancer clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic: results from two tertiary UK head and neck cancer centres. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021. [PMID: 34941427 PMCID: PMC10390241 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0283] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this paper is to report the pattern of follow-up that occurred for a cohort of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients across two large centres in the UK (Aintree and Leeds), as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Patients had been treated for HNC with curative intent between April 2017 and October 2019 by 14 oral and maxillofacial (OMFS) and ear nose and throat (ENT) oncology surgeons in the Patient Concerns Inventory intervention trial. In October 2020, hospital records were reviewed, and information collected on the timing and mode (face-to-face/telephone/video) of follow-up consultations. In addition, recurrence, second primary tumours and deaths were recorded. RESULTS At the start of 'lockdown', 212 members of the cohort were known to be alive. During the post-lockdown period (follow-up appointment data comprised 5 months in Aintree and 7 months in Leeds) 7 died and 13 were identified as palliative/recurrence/new primary/metastases ('new event'). In Aintree, the first ENT/OMFS consultations after lockdown were 51 (67%) telephone and 25 (33%) face-to-face appointments. In Leeds, 46 (78%) consultations were by telephone and 13 (22%) were face-to-face. The second ENT/OMFS consultations post lockdown included 11 (44%) telephone and 14 (56%) face-to-face in Aintree, and 21 (75%) telephone and 7 (25%) face-to-face in Leeds. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that clinicians favoured remote consultations. Variations in practice were observed but reached a point of a 'hybrid follow-up approach' that included both face-to-face and remote consultations. With the emergence of telemedicine, clinicians may consider a follow-up model tailored to risk stratification. The development of the mode of such a consultation model needs further evaluation.
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- A Kanatas
- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.,Edge Hill University, UK
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Rogers SN, Lowe D, Highet V, Dukanovic G, Lowies C, Thomas S, Kanatas A. Patient characteristics and refusal to participate in a head and neck cancer intervention trial: experience of two tertiary UK head and neck cancer centres. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 104:121-124. [PMID: 34928719 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0166] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Randomised clinical trials are an essential component for robust clinical evaluation. They are expensive to deliver but can fail to achieve the required outcomes. This paper reports details of trial recruitment in a head and neck Patient Concerns Inventory intervention trial from two UK head and neck tertiary centres. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected for a pragmatic cluster preference randomised control trial with 15 consultants recruiting patients treated with curative intent after a diagnosis of head and neck cancer (all sites, disease stages, treatments). Ethical approval was given to report on those not recruited by the following characteristics: trial site, trial arm, age, sex, tumour site, overall stage, index of multiple deprivation quintile, timeframe. RESULTS There were 368 patients approached who remained eligible and 80 (22%) declined to participate. Logistic regression suggested that age group (p = 0.008) and index of multiple deprivation quintile group (p = 0.003) were independent predictors of refusal. CONCLUSIONS Although recruitment to the trial was very good, it raised the issue of lower recruitment in the more deprived older group and lower social economic strata. Innovative ways need to be explored to facilitate the 'hard to reach' group contributing to, and benefiting from, clinical trials.
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- S N Rogers
- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK.,Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire
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- Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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- Dental Translational Clinical Research Unit, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds, UK
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- Liverpool Head and Neck Clinical Trials, Clinical Sciences Building, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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- University of Bristol, University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals and St James Institute of Oncology, Leeds Dental Institute and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK
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Lee K, Bularga A, O'Brien R, Ferry A, Doudesis D, Fujisawa T, Stewart S, Wereski R, Cranley D, Van Beek E, Lowe D, Newby DE, Williams MC, Gray AJ, Mills NL. Troponin to risk stratify patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome for computed tomography coronary angiography. Eur Heart J 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.1184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background
Patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome in whom myocardial infarction has been ruled-out are at risk of future adverse cardiac events. However, the optimal approach to risk stratify and investigate these patients is uncertain.
Methods
We performed a prospective cohort study of 250 patients presenting to the Emergency Department with suspected acute coronary syndrome and troponin concentrations below the sex-specific 99th centile (16 ng/L for women and 34 ng/L for men). Patients were recruited in a 2:1 fashion stratified by peak high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I concentration above and below the early rule-out threshold of 5 ng/L (167 patients with intermediate troponin concentrations between 5 ng/L and the sex-specific 99th centile threshold and 83 patients with troponin concentrations <5 ng/L). All patients underwent computed tomography coronary angiography after they were discharged from hospital.
Results
Overall, 37.6% (94/250) of patients had normal coronary arteries whilst 36.0% (90/250) and 26.4% (66/250) had non-obstructive and obstructive coronary artery disease, respectively. Patients with intermediate troponin concentrations were more likely to have coronary artery disease than those with troponin concentrations <5 ng/L (71.9% [120/167] versus 43.4% [36/83]; odds ratio 3.33 [95% confidence interval 1.92–5.78]). This association persisted irrespective of whether patients had anginal symptoms. Conversely, there was no difference in the prevalence of coronary artery disease between those with and without anginal symptoms (63.2% [67/106] and versus 61.8% [89/144]; odds ratio 0.92 [0.48–1.76]). The majority of patients found to have coronary artery disease did not have a prior diagnosis and were not on optimal preventative medical therapy prior to undergoing computed tomography coronary angiography (50.8% [61/120] and 61.0% [22/36], versus 61.7% [74/120] and 69.4% [25/36] in patients with intermediate versus low troponin concentrations, respectively).
Conclusions
In patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome who have myocardial infarction ruled out, those with intermediate cardiac troponin concentrations are three-times more likely to have coronary artery disease than those with low troponin concentrations. Conversely anginal symptoms did not discriminate between those with and without coronary artery disease. Further studies are required to determine if targeting computed tomography coronary angiography to those with intermediate cardiac troponin concentrations can improve the use of preventative medical therapies and clinical outcomes.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): The British Heart Foundation Odds ratio of coronary artery diseaseCumulative proportion with CAD
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- K Lee
- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Research Group, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit, Usher Institute, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Research Group, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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James P, Bekiroglu F, Broderick D, Khattak O, Lowe D, Schache A, Shaw RJ, Rogers SN. Immediate postoperative care on high dependency unit or ward following microvascular free tissue transfer: lessons learnt from a change in practice imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 60:343-349. [PMID: 34852938 PMCID: PMC8388193 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.08.002] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in sudden changes to the established practice of using the high dependency unit (HDU) for the first night of postoperative care following microvascular free tissue transfer. Patients were managed instead on the head and neck ward. This retrospective case-note review aimed to report outcomes in consecutive patients treated before and during the pandemic, and to reflect on the implications of ward-based rather than HDU care. A total of 235 patients had free tissue transfer between 3 January 2019 and 25 February 2021: 125 before (lockdown 23 March 2020), and 110 during the pandemic (52 ward-managed and 58 HDU-managed). There were subtle case-mix differences during the pandemic, with 92% of ward-treated patients having oral cancers compared with 64% of HDU patients, and 73% of ward patients having a tracheostomy compared with 40% of HDU patients. Ward patients were less likely to receive electrolyte replacement (45% HDU vs 0% ward) and inotropes (12% HDU vs 2% ward). There were fewer returns to theatre for evacuation of a haematoma or re-anastomosis during the pandemic than there were before it. Other than fewer haematoma complications during the pandemic, the nature of complications was similar. In conclusion, the dramatic changes imposed by the pandemic have shown that the ward is a safe place for patients to be cared for immediately postoperatively, and it alleviates the bed pressures experienced in HDU. Careful case selection and clear criteria are required to identify patients who need the HDU.
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- P James
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK; Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk L39 4QP, UK.
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Rogers SN, Lowe D, Midgley AW. Patients' views of physical activity whilst living with and beyond head and neck cancer. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 51:323-331. [PMID: 34083085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2021.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Exercise is an important component of recovery following cancer. Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients typically report low levels of engagement in exercise initiatives. The aim of this study was to give insight into HNC patients' reflections on how and why they would be interested in participating in an exercise programme. A stratified sample of 51 patients based on age, gender and initial interest in an exercise programme was selected from 430 postal survey respondents. Twenty-five took part in a semi-structured telephone interview. There was responder bias with females, younger patients, and those already participating in or interested in an exercise programme being over-represented. The responders in this study highlighted issues related to physical activity levels, perceived ability to meet physical activity guidelines for cancer survivors, perceived exercise benefits, perceived exercise barriers, and advice to others diagnosed with cancer. The findings support the premise of personalized interventions tailored towards the specific needs of the patient, supported by patient peers to emphasize the benefits and help motivate patients to take part. In order to promote engagement in exercise there needs to be collaborative, culturally sensitive and individualized approaches, in order to address the specific barriers experienced by HNC patients.
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- S N Rogers
- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire, UK
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- Department of Sport & Physical Activity, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
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Chieng CY, Davies A, Aziz A, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Health related quality of life and patient concerns in patients with osteoradionecrosis. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2021; 59:1061-1066. [PMID: 34325946 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2021.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The number of patients presenting with osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is likely to increase in future and health related quality of life (HRQOL) is a key outcome. This study aimed to report patient concerns and HRQOL in an osteoradionecrosis cohort over 12 years. Patients attended routine follow-up clinics between 2008 to 2020, where patient reported outcome (PRO) assessment was used before consultations as standard practice. The two PROs were the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) and the University of Washington quality of life questionnaire (UW-QOL v4). The study sample comprised 109 patients with ORN seen in 445 clinics when PCI and UW-QOL were used. At clinic, patients were in one of six ORN states: before ORN (26 with data), at diagnosis (12), and following treatment either improved (27), progressed (46), stable (63) or resolved (37). Worst HRQOL outcomes were reported in the progressive group with 50% reporting overall QOL as less than good. Pain was a major dysfunction (63%) as was physical and social-emotional functioning and this group reported many PCI issues, median (IQR) 7 (4-11). Kaplan-Meier estimates of survival with 95% CI after diagnosis with ORN were 96% (90-99%) at 12 months, 89% (81-94%) at 24 months and 73% (61-82%) at 60 months. This study indicates that ORN is a chronic condition with long-term survivorship consequences. More data through cohort studies and trials are needed to assist in decision making for individual patients.
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- C Y Chieng
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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Chieng CY, Davies A, Lowe D, Bekiroglu F, Khattak O, Schache A, Shaw R, Rogers SN. Clinical characteristics, treatment intent, and outcome in a consecutive 10-year cohort of oral cancer patients aged 75 years and older. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 59:303-311. [PMID: 33261937 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The prevalence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in the elderly is expected to increase by nearly a third in the next decade. Its management in older patients is potentially more challenging due to their pre-existing medical comorbidities, frailty, reduced life expectancy, and social issues. The aim of this retrospective review was to report on treatment given to patients aged 75 years and over, case mix, and survival. All patients aged 75 years and over who were diagnosed with OSCC in Merseyside between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2016, and treated with either curative or palliative intent, were included. Their hospital notes were reviewed. Fisher's exact test and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used for data analysis. There were 236 patients (median (IQR) age 81 (78-86) years); 67% were treated curatively and 33% palliatively. Factors associated with palliation included older age, advanced tumour stage, cognitive impairment, and residence in a nursing or residential home. Of the 165 patients who were offered curative treatment, six (4%) declined due to personal or family reasons. Overall survival for palliative patients was 12% at one year and 7% at two years, whereas for patients treated curatively it was 74% at one year, 56% at two years, and 34% at five years. Patients over 85 years of age were less likely to have composite free flaps and postoperative radiotherapy. Perioperative mortality was 2.6%. Improvements in surgical techniques and perioperative management have enabled clinicians to offer treatment with curative intent to older frail patients, and with careful case selection outcomes can be very good.
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- C Y Chieng
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Lower Lane, Liverpool, UK; Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road.
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Musewa A, Mirembe B, Ario A, Birungi D, Nanziri C, Acheng F, Kabwama S, Ndumu D, Cossaboom C, Lowe D, Zhu B. Outbreak of Cutaneous anthrax associated with handling meat of dead cows: Engari sub-county, Kiruhura district, south western Uganda, May 2018. Int J Infect Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2020.11.078] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rogers SN, Semple CJ, Humphris GM, Lowe D, Kanatas A. Using the Patient Concerns Inventory in the identification of fatigue following treatment for head and neck cancer. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 50:865-872. [PMID: 33250271 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2020.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Fatigue has a profound impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and HRQOL of head and neck cancer patients who raised the issue of fatigue on the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI) at their review consultation. Eight consultants were randomized to use the PCI as part of a cluster-controlled trial. Patients also completed the University of Washington Quality of Life version 4 (UWQOL), EQ-5D-5L (EuroQol Group), and Distress Thermometer questionnaires. The study included 140 patients who attended clinics at a median of 108 (interquartile range 70-165) days after the end of treatment. The PCI item 'fatigue' was the sixth most commonly selected, by 29% (n=40). Those with advanced tumours were more likely to have selected the item (30/84, 36% vs 10/56, 18%; P=0.02), as were those treated with radiotherapy±chemotherapy (34/87, 39% vs 6/53, 11%; P<0.001). The PCI fatigue group reported significantly worse overall quality of life, social-emotional and physical function composite scores (UWQOL), Distress Thermometer, and EQ-5D-5L. PCI fatigue was common in those with sleeping, nausea, mood, depression, mobility, breathing, and energy level concerns. In conclusion, given the problems associated with fatigue, it is appropriate to screen and seek interventions that might help patients address this.
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- S N Rogers
- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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- Institute of Nursing and Health Research, Ulster University, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, UK; South Eastern Health and Social Care, Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast, UK.
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- School of Medicine, Medical and Biological Sciences, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
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- Leeds Teaching Hospitals and St James Institute of Oncology, Leeds Dental Institute and Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
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McLean A, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Administration of intravenous iron and tranexamic acid in the management of postoperative iron deficiency anaemia following free flap reconstruction: re-audit. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 59:97-101. [PMID: 33168366 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Following free tissue transfer, intravenous iron (IVI) has a role in reducing the rates of blood transfusion and more rapidly restoring haemoglobin (Hb) levels. Anaemia has a detrimental effect on survival, postoperative complications, fatigue, and health-related quality of life, therefore early correction is recommended. The aim of this re-audit is to assess the use of IVI, of tranexamic acid intraoperatively, and of perioperative blood transfusions. A total of 148 consecutive patients who underwent ablative surgery and free flap reconstruction between May 2018 and September 2019 were audited. The median (IQR) age was 66 (59,72) years and 36% were female. For two-thirds, surgery was for cancer located in the oral cavity and two-thirds of the free flaps were soft tissue. Tranexamic acid (TXA) was used intraoperatively for 30%, red blood cells (RBC) were transfused for 20% and 55 patients (37%) received IV iron. This compares with 4%, 26%, and 0, respectively, in the initial audit. Those having IVI were more likely (56%) to have had a composite flap, a lower postoperative haemoglobin and lower discharge Hb. The Hb between four and twelve weeks' follow up, known for 40, was a median (IQR) of 122 (104,138). There were no adverse reactions to IV iron. Although it is straightforward to administer IVI postoperatively, this re-audit demonstrates that it can be a challenge to embed change in protocols. Through raised awareness of the benefits of IVI, lack of adverse events and clarification of selection criteria, it is hoped that rates of IVI use will increase.
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- A McLean
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK.
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- Astraglobe Ltd., Congleton, Cheshire.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool L9 7AL, UK.
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Wereski R, Lee K, Smith S, Chapman A, Lowe D, Gray A, Mills N. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin concentrations at presentation in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Eur Heart J 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.1702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
The widespread adoption of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing has encouraged the use of pathways to accelerate the rule-out and rule-in myocardial infarction in the Emergency Department. These pathways are not recommended for patients with ST-segment elevation, but there is a risk they may be applied incorrectly given that interpretation of the electrocardiogram is subjective, dependent on experience, and signs may be masked in those with posterior myocardial infarction.
Methods
Consecutive patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome were enrolled in a stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial across ten hospitals in Scotland. The index diagnosis was adjudicated two clinicians independently in all patients with high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I concentrations above the sex-specific 99th centile on serial testing and abnormalities on the electrocardiogram recorded. The proportion of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and concentrations below the rule-out threshold (<5 ng/L), 99th centile (<16 ng/L and <34 ng/L for women and men) and rule-in threshold (<52 ng/L) at presentation were determined.
Results
In total 48,282 patients were recruited between June 2013, and March 2016 of which 22% (10,360/48,282) had peak cardiac troponin concentrations above the 99th centile. The adjudicated diagnosis was type 1 myocardial infarction in 55% (4,981/9,115) of patients and 10% (925/9,115) had ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (age 65 [14] years, 68% men). The majority presented within 6 hours of symptom onset (67%, 619/925), and 84% (772/925) had cardiac troponin concentrations above the 99th centile at presentation. However, troponin concentrations were below the rule-out threshold in 2% (20/925) and the rule-in threshold in 26% (240/925) of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Discussion
In patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome who have a final diagnosis of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin concentrations are below the rule-out and rule-in threshold at presentation in 1 in 50 and 1 in 4 patients, respectively. Clinicians should not rely on cardiac troponin concentrations to guide initial treatment decisions in patients with possible ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding source: Foundation. Main funding source(s): British Heart Foundation
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- R Wereski
- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Minnesota, Emergency Medicine, Minneapolis, United States of America
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Glasgow, School of Medicine, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Emergency Medicine Research Group, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Rogers SN, Al-Nakisbandi H, Dahill A, Lowe D. Head and neck cancer patients' recollection of their clinical characteristics. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 59:86-90. [PMID: 33071048 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.08.048] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/11/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Patient-reported outcomes (PRO) are an important component of treatment evaluation. Typically they are completed by patients on paper, but through advances in technology such as mobile phone apps and websites, there is a great opportunity for electronic completion. It can be challenging, particularly at a regional or national level, to maintain accurate core clinical records on head and neck cancer (HNC) (baseline, recurrence, second primary, and further treatment), and these will influence PROs and the reporting of outcomes. In addition, with data security and confidentiality there is merit in undertaking anonymous surveys, but in this approach, there is a reliance on patients' recall. The aim of this study therefore was to compare updated hospital records with details completed by patients. In January 2019, 395 HNC patients who had been treated in 2015 and 2016 were sent a survey. They were asked to recall the clinical variables of gender, age at diagnosis, tumour site, tumour stage, and primary treatment, and these were analysed for agreement with the hospital records. The kappa statistic (KP) was used to measure the strength of agreement for categorical variables. There were 146 responders and one patient correctly stated that they did not have cancer. Five indicated further disease rather than primary cancer. Agreement between the hospital record and patients' recall was excellent for gender (KP=0.97) and age group (KP=0.92), very good for treatment (KP=0.79), and good for site of cancer (KP=0.61), but poor for stage of cancer (KP=0.18). In general, patients gave accurate accounts of these details apart from tumour stage.
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- S N Rogers
- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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- Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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- Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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Dahill A, Al-Nakishbandi H, Cunningham K, Humphris G, Lowe D, Rogers S. Loneliness and quality of life after head and neck cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 58:959-965. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Littlewood CG, Jebril A, Lowe D, Konig R, Groom P, Rogers SN. Factors contributing to delayed decannulation of temporary tracheostomies following free tissue reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 59:472-477. [PMID: 33485712 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 09/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Temporary tracheostomies (TT) are performed to secure the airway perioperatively and postoperatively in head and neck cancer patients undergoing tumour resection and free tissue reconstructive surgery. Patients report that having a TT is unpleasant and they appreciate its removal at the earliest opportunity. Early removal not only improves patient satisfaction but should allow for a more rapid recovery. The aim of this prospective study was to assess factors that contribute to delays in decannulation following TT and hence to provide an insight into the factors that will support earlier decannulation when it is safe to do so. Consecutive patients who had TT over a six-month period were included. Delayed decannulation was defined as that after day seven postoperatively. There were 42 patients with a median (IQR) age of 70 (60-74) years, 26 of whom were men. The tracheostomy was surgical in 29 and percutaneous in 13. The median (IQR) time to decannulation was 4 (3-5) days (range 1-11 days). Seven patients had delayed removal (7-11 days), the reasons being hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) (n=4), prolonged stay in the high dependency unit (HDU) following postoperative myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest (n=1), failure to tolerate TT occlusion (n=1), and not stated (n=1). There were early postoperative complications in 14 patients but despite this seven decannulations were still performed within two and six days. Additional multiprofessional assessment over weekends is likely to facilitate earlier decannulation. As some TTs are removed after a few days there is a need for better selection to avoid their use in certain patients.
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- C G Littlewood
- Department of Medical Education, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Anaesthesia and Theatres Department, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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- Anaesthesia and Theatres Department, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, L39 4QP; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Liverpool University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK.
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Talwar C, McClune A, Kelly D, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Two-week rule: suspected head and neck cancer referrals from a general medical practice perspective. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 58:981-985. [PMID: 32682652 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The two-week rule (2WR) referral system was designed to fast-track patients with suspected malignancies to secondary care services to facilitate prompt investigation and management, the ultimate goals being early detection and improved survival. Patients with symptoms of head and neck cancer primarily present to the general practitioner (GP) who has an important role in the identification of high-risk patients for prompt management. This paper reports urgent 2WR referrals from primary care to highlight difficulties in the referral process. Data were collected from three GP practices (16 GPs) in Merseyside that all used the EMIS Web system (EMIS Health). All patients who were referred on the 2WR pathway in a two-year period from January 2017 were identified (n=113). The conversion rate for malignant diagnosis was 5.5% (95% CI: 2.0 to 11.5%). Those with multiple symptoms had a higher rate of malignancy (16%, 3/19) than those with a single symptom (3%, 3/91) (p=0.06). In total, 76% of patients had had no treatment before referral. The duration of symptoms ranged from 1 - 208 weeks (median (IQR) 6 (4-12) weeks). Common benign symptoms included laryngopharyngeal reflux (n=27), thyroid lesion (n=9), and neck lymph node (n=7). The diagnosis of head and neck cancer in primary care is challenging. Initiatives to try to increase the cancer conversion rate are required, but they run the risk of missed diagnosis and increased delay. Sufficient resources are needed in secondary care to ensure the timely assessment of patients who are referred on the 2WR pathway.
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- C Talwar
- Southport and Ormskirk NHS Foundation Trust, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN.
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- Southport and Ormskirk NHS Foundation Trust, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN.
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- Southport and Ormskirk NHS Foundation Trust, Town Lane, Kew, Southport, PR8 6PN.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP; University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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Kanatas AN, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Free flap donor site during early review consultations: is it really an issue? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2020; 58:e115-e118. [PMID: 32620300 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2020.06.007] [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: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Donor site complications, following microvascular free tissue transfer, can limit recovery in patients treated for head and neck cancer, with a curative intent. The Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI-HN) is a prompt list that provides patients with repeated opportunities to raise issues they feel are important and want to discuss. Here, we look at baseline results from a cluster preference randomised control trial with consultants either "using" or "not using" the PCI package in clinic to identify patient concerns. UWQOL results were presented from 67 consecutive patients having reconstruction with free tissue transfer and PCI results from 25 of these patients in the PCI arm of the trial. During early review consultations patients most wanted to discuss issues related to dental health, dry mouth, and chewing. Donor site morbidity, in our patient sample, did not appear to be an issue that patients wanted to discuss.
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- A N Kanatas
- Leeds Teaching Hospitals and St James Institute of Oncology and Leeds Dental Institute.
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- Director Astraglobe Ltd, Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK; Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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Rogers SN, Swain A, Carroll C, Lowe D. Incidence, timing, presentation, treatment, and outcomes of second primary head and neck squamous cell carcinoma after oral cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:1074-1080. [PMID: 31611034 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 03/30/2019] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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After their initial presentation of oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), patients have a lifelong risk of developing another new SCC of the head and neck. The aim of this study was to establish second primary rates, baseline characteristics (site, clinical or pathological stage, and smoking and alcohol history), timing, presentation, treatment, and outcomes. From the regional unit we analysed records of patients treated with curative intent for their first oral cancer between 2002 and 2007 inclusive. All patients had had at least 10 years of follow up either to death or the end of 2017. A total of 347 patients had been treated with curative intent, and of them, 29 had a second primary at a median (IQR) of 52 (30-79) months after the index operation. The incidence of developing a second primary tumour within two years was 1.7% (95% CI: 0.7% to 3.7%), within five years was 4.9% (95% CI: 2.9% to 7.7%), and within 10 years was 7.8% (95% CI: 5.1% to 11.1%). Early stage of first cancer was the only significant factor (p=0.001) for development of a second primary within 10 years, reflecting survivorship. Most second primaries (21 patients) were staged as early, and by visual inspection. Most (n=20) were within the oral cavity, one of which overlapped the oropharynx; eight others were in the oropharynx, and one in the larynx. Most patients (n=22) were treated by operation with curative intent. Three were treated palliatively. Patients need to be aware of the risk of a second primary and, as most are in the mouth or oropharynx, there is a role for surveillance by primary dental care practitioners.
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- S N Rogers
- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK; Liverpool Head and Neck Centre, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Medical School, Liverpool University, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
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- Medical School, Liverpool University, Cedar House, Ashton Street, Liverpool, L69 3GE, UK.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP, UK.
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Azzopardi S, Lowe D, Rogers S. Audit of the rates of re-excision for close or involved margins in the management of oral cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:678-681. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 05/10/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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McDonald C, Lowe D, Bekiroglu F, Schache A, Shaw R, Rogers SN. Health-related quality of life in patients with T1N0 oral squamous cell carcinoma: selective neck dissection compared with wait and watch surveillance. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:649-654. [PMID: 31230853 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 06/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Management of the neck in patients with clinical T1N0 oral squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is controversial. The aim of this study was to report the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a consecutive group of patients with stage 1 disease at a time closest to two years after primary surgery. Of 216 patients treated between 2007 and 2012 (after excluding early death and regional recurrence), 195 were eligible. HRQoL was measured using the University of Washington quality of life questionnaire version 4. The overall response rate was 65% (126/195). HRQoL outcomes were good, but compared with patients in the wait and watch group, those who had selective neck dissection (SND) had more problems regarding appearance (14% compared with 1%, p=0.008) and pain (19% compared with 6%, p=0.04). Similar trends were seen for shoulder (14% compared with 8%), mood (16% compared with 8%), and speech (5% compared with 1%), and for poorer overall QoL (30% compared with 16%). It is difficult to establish why patients did or did not have neck dissection in a retrospective sample, but it is likely that those who had SND had larger tumours. The findings highlight the impact that SND has on HRQoL in domains such as appearance, pain, speech, swallowing, and chewing. Previous studies on SND have tended to focus on injury to the accessory nerve and shoulder function, but these new data emphasise the need to include other domains in future trials that compare wait and watch, SND, and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
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- C McDonald
- Specialty Trainee Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK; Department of Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Department of Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool; Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Department of Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine, University of Liverpool; Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP; Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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Rogers S, Staunton A, Girach R, Langton S, Lowe D. Audit of the two-week pathway for patients with suspected cancer of the head and neck and the influence of socioeconomic status. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:419-424. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Rogers SN, Horisk K, Groom P, Lowe D. Management of anaemia and blood in patients having neck dissections or free flaps for head and neck cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:543-549. [PMID: 31128950 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2019.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 07/23/2018] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Our main aims were to assess haemoglobin (Hb) concentrations from preoperative assessment to discharge from hospital, and to review which patients had blood transfusions and compliance with national transfusion guidelines. We studied a consecutive series of 131 patients between October 2016 and September 2017 who had either neck dissection or resection and free microvascular tissue transfer. Half the patients had soft tissue free flaps (n = 65), 26% had composite free flaps (n = 34), and 24% neck dissection only (n = 32). Using the WHO definition of anaemia, 4% (1/28) of patients who had neck dissections and 19% (16/85) of those who had free flaps were anaemic preoperatively. The median (IQR) Hb at discharge was 131 (119-144) g/L for patients who had neck dissections, 103 (95-114) g/L for those who had soft free flaps, and 95 (90-104) g/L for those who had composite free flaps. No patients who had neck dissection were given a red blood cell (RBC) transfusion, whereas they were given to 26/99 (26%) of those who had free flaps. Hb concentrations were checked after each unit in 31/39 transfusions (79%). Concentrations for those who had free flaps fell by about 30 g/L from admission to operation, and only four patients were given tranexamic acid peroperatively. Postoperatively Hb remained at similar concentrations until discharge, with 23/98 (24%) given iron orally on discharge. In terms of compliance with blood transfusion guidelines there was a notable absence of the use of tranexamic acid and of iron intravenously. An increase in their use could potentially reduce the number of blood transfusions required and the postoperative incidence of anaemia, and have a favourable effect on outcomes such as complications, fatigue, and overall quality of life.
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- S N Rogers
- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QP; Consultant, Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 1AE, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 1AE, UK.
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- University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool L9 1AE, UK.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk L39 4QP.
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Austin DE, Burns B, Lowe D, Cartwright B, Clarke A, Dennis M, D'Souza M, Nathan R, Bannon PG, Gattas D, Connellan M, Forrest P. Retrieval of critically ill adults using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: the nine-year experience in New South Wales. Anaesth Intensive Care 2019; 46:579-588. [PMID: 30447667 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1804600608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In New South Wales, a coordinated extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) retrieval program has been in operation since 2007. This study describes the characteristics and outcomes of patients transported by this service. We performed a retrospective observational study and included patients who were transported on ECMO to either of two adult tertiary referral hospitals in Sydney, New South Wales, between February 28, 2007 and February 29, 2016. One hundred and sixty-four ECMO-facilitated transports occurred, involving 160 patients. Of these, 118 patients (74%) were treated with veno-venous (VV) ECMO and 42 patients (26%) were treated with veno-arterial ECMO. The mean (standard deviation, SD) age was 40.4 (15.0) years. Seventy-seven transports (47%) occurred within metropolitan Sydney, 52 (32%) were from rural or regional areas within NSW, 17 (10%) were interstate transfers and 18 (11%) were international transfers. Transfers were by road (58%), fixed wing aircraft (27%) or helicopter (15%). No deaths occurred during transport. The median (interquartile range) duration of ECMO treatment was 8.9 (5.2-15.3) days. One hundred and nineteen patients (74%) were successfully weaned from ECMO and 109 (68%) survived to hospital discharge or transfer. In patients treated with VV ECMO, age, sequential organ failure assessment score, pre-existing immunosuppressive disease, pre-existing diabetes, renal failure requiring dialysis and failed prone positioning prior to ECMO were independently associated with increased mortality. ECMO-facilitated patient transport is feasible, safe, and results in acceptable short-term outcomes. The NSW ECMO Retrieval Service provides specialised support to patients with severe respiratory and cardiovascular illness, who may otherwise be too unstable to undergo inter-hospital transfer to access advanced cardiovascular and critical care services.
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Rogers S, Travers A, Lowe D, Levy A, Midgely A. Importance of activity and recreation for the quality of life of patients treated for cancer of the head and neck. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 57:125-134. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Dennis M, Forrest P, Bannon P, Scott S, Lowe D, Reynolds C, Burns B, Habig K, Nair P, Gattas D, Buscher H. The 2CHEER Study: (Mechanical CPR, Hypothermia, ECMO and Early Re-Perfusion) for Refractory Cardiac arrest. Heart Lung Circ 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2019.06.435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nelson D, Lindsay A, Lowe D, Ervasti J. NEW INSIGHTS INTO CELLULAR FUNCTIONS. Neuromuscul Disord 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2018.06.233] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Wharfe G, Buchner-Daley L, Gibson T, Hilliard P, Usuba K, Abad A, Boma-Fischer L, Bouskill V, Floros G, Lillicrap D, Lowe Y, Lowe D, Palmer-Mitchell N, Rand ML, Teitel J, Tuttle A, Watson A, White R, Young NL, Blanchette VS. The Jamaican Haemophilia Registry: Describing the burden of disease. Haemophilia 2018; 24:e179-e186. [PMID: 29855125 DOI: 10.1111/hae.13517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Jamaica has an estimated 200 persons with haemophilia (PWH), who face significant constraints in access to specialized haemophilia care, including access to clotting factor concentrates. AIM The aim of this paper is to establish the current burden of disease in PWH in Jamaica. METHODS PWH were enrolled through the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica. The impact of haemophilia was assessed using a comprehensive battery of heath outcome measures that included the following: laboratory, clinical information and validated outcome measures of joint structure and function, activity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) to provide a health profile of the Jamaican haemophilia population. RESULTS In all, 45 PWH were registered (mean age: 29, range: 0.17-69 years), including 13 children (<18 years of age) and 32 adults. In this sample, 41 had haemophilia A (30 severe) and 4 had haemophilia B (3 severe); 10 patients with haemophilia A were inhibitor positive. The results indicate that adults with haemophilia in Jamaica have significant joint damage: mean Haemophilia Joint Health Score (HJHS) = 42.1 (SD = 17.3); moderate activity levels - mean Haemophilia Activities List (HAL) score = 64.8 (SD = 17.8); and low HRQoL scores - mean Haemo-QoL-A score = 62.3 (SD = 19.4). Results for children are also reported but should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size. CONCLUSIONS There is a very high burden of disease in PWH in Jamaica. The health profiles reported in this paper are an essential first step in advocating for a multidisciplinary Comprehensive Care Program for assessment and care of PWH in Jamaica.
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- G Wharfe
- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,School of Rural and Northern Health and ECHO Research Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Hematology, Comprehensive Care Hemophilia Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Nursing, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Hematology, Comprehensive Care Hemophilia Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Departments of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, Biochemistry and Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Translational Medicine Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, ON, Canada.,Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Hematology, Comprehensive Care Hemophilia Program, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- University Hospital, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Kingston, Jamaica
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,School of Rural and Northern Health and ECHO Research Centre, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
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- Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Haematology/Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Rogers SN, Thomson F, Lowe D. The Patient Concerns Inventory integrated as part of routine head and neck cancer follow-up consultations: frequency, case-mix, and items initiated by the patient. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2018; 100:209-215. [PMID: 29364010 PMCID: PMC5930095 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [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] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance Improving Supportive and Palliative Care for Adults with Cancer (2004) and the Cancer Reform Strategy (2007) support the premise that assessment and discussion of patients' needs for physical, social, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing should be undertaken during oncology follow-up. We report the use of the Patient Concerns Inventory in a routine head and neck cancer clinic setting over a seven-year period, summarising the number of available clinics, the number of patients completing the inventory within a clinic, the range of clinical characteristics and the concerns they wanted to discuss. Methods The data were analysed from oncology follow-up clinics between 1 August 2007 and 10 December 2014. Audit approval was given by the Clinical Audit Department, University Hospital Aintree. Results There were 386 patients with 1198 inventories completed at 220 clinics, median 6 (range 4-7) per clinic. The most common concerns raised by patients across all the clinic consultations were dry mouth (34%), fear of recurrence (33%), sore mouth (26%), dental health (25%), chewing (22%) and fatigue/tiredness (21%). Conclusions The incorporation of the Patient Concerns Inventory as part of routine oncology clinics allows for a more patient initiated and focused consultation available to the majority of patients throughout their follow-up. The inventory allows for greater opportunity to provide holistic targeted multiprofessional intervention and support.
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- SN Rogers
- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre, Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, UK
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Rogers S, Ahiaku S, Lowe D. Is routine holistic assessment with a prompt list feasible during consultations after treatment for oral cancer? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 56:24-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nazir H, Lowe D, Rogers S. Patients’ experience of the monitoring of free flaps after reconstruction for oral cancer. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 55:1008-1012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.10.005] [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] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Booth C, Grant-Casey J, Lowe D, Court EL, Allard S. National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion: report on the 2014 audit of patient information and consent. Transfus Med 2017; 28:271-276. [DOI: 10.1111/tme.12489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 10/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- C. Booth
- Department of Haematology Barts Health NHS Trust London; UK
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- National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion, NHS Blood and Transplant; UK
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- Medical Statistician, Astraglobe Limited; UK
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- Department of Surgery, Cheltenham General Hospital; Cheltenham UK
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- Department of Haematology Barts Health NHS Trust London; UK
- National Comparative Audit of Blood Transfusion, NHS Blood and Transplant; UK
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Elledge R, Attard A, Green J, Lowe D, Rogers S, Sidebottom A, Speculand B. UK temporomandibular joint replacement database: a report on one-year outcomes. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 55:927-931. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.08.361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Choudhury T, Fuller J, Lowe D, Balsis S. A-08Statistically Modeling Alzheimer's Disease Pathology as a Function of Relative Volumetric Deficits in Temporal Lobe Regions. Arch Clin Neuropsychol 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acx076.8] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rogers S, Russell L, Lowe D. Patients’ experience of temporary tracheostomy after microvascular reconstruction for cancer of the head and neck. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017; 55:10-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Hodges M, Barzilov A, Chen Y, Lowe D. Characterization of the radiation environment at the UNLV accelerator facility during operation of the Varian M6 linac. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2016.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Colquhoun HL, Helis E, Lowe D, Belanger D, Hill S, Mayhew A, Taylor M, Grimshaw JM. Development of training for medicines-oriented policymakers to apply evidence. Health Res Policy Syst 2016; 14:57. [PMID: 27473051 PMCID: PMC4966170 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-016-0130-3] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Health systems globally promote appropriate prescribing by healthcare providers and safe and effective medicine use by consumers. Rx for Change, a publicly available database, provides access to systematic reviews regarding best practices for prescribing and using medicines. Despite the value of the database for improving prescribing and medicine use, its use remains suboptimal. This study aimed to develop a training program for five medicine-focused organisations in Canada and Australia to facilitate the use and understanding of the Rx for Change database. Methods Four steps were undertaken: 1) key informant interviews were completed across all organisations to understand the knowledge user perspective; 2) a directed content analysis was completed of the interview transcripts and proposed training was developed; 3) a second round of feedback on the proposed training by knowledge users was gathered; and 4) feedback was integrated to develop the final training. Results Sixteen key informant interviews with knowledge users were conducted. Themes for training content included the scope of, navigation and strategies for using Rx for Change (generic content) and practical examples on incorporating evidence within their workplace context (tailored content). The final training consisted of an informational video, a 60-minute face-to-face workshop and two post-training reminders. Conclusions A method of engaging knowledge users in the development of a training program to improve the use of an on-line database of systematic reviews was established and used to design training. Next steps include the delivery and evaluation of the training.
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- H L Colquhoun
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Ave, Toronto, ON, M5G 1V7, Canada.
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- Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), 865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5S8, Canada
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), 865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5S8, Canada
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- Centre for Health Communication and Participation, School of Psychology and Public Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère Street, Annex E - 208, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8, Canada
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- Public Health, School of Allied Health, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065, Australia
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- C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Bruyère Research Institute, 43 Bruyère Street, Annex E - 208, Ottawa, ON, K1N 5C8, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada
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Moloney BM, Hynes DA, Kelly ME, Iqbal A, O’Connor E, Lowe D, McAnena OJ. The role of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a treatment for morbid obesity; review of outcomes. Ir J Med Sci 2016; 186:143-149. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-016-1484-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hammond R, Lennon S, Walker MF, Hoffman A, Irwin P, Lowe D. Changing occupational therapy and physiotherapy practice through guidelines and audit in the United Kingdom. Clin Rehabil 2016; 19:365-71. [PMID: 15929504 DOI: 10.1191/0269215505cr784oa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/05/2022]
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Background: The National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke (NCGS) were produced and three rounds of the National Sentinel Audit of Stroke conducted to improve the quality of stroke care in the UK. Objective: To compare the results of the occupational therapy and physiotherapy elements of the most recent national sentinel audit with the occupational therapy-and physiotherapy-specific recommendations of the NCGS. Methods: Retrospective case-note audit. Results: Over 95% of hospitals/sites who manage stroke in England, Wales and Northern Ireland took part in the most recent round of the sentinel audit. The clinical audit took place from 1 April to 30 June 2001 and incorporated 235 hospitals/sites. The organizational audit took place in January 2002 and incorporated 240 hospitals/sites. Data are presented from the 235 with both clinical and organizational data, under the headings of: approaches to rehabilitation; carers/families; rehabilitation interventions; and transfer to the community. Low rates of compliance with national standards were observed for all domains. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that occupational therapists and physiotherapists are not fully complying with the national standards for stroke care.
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- R Hammond
- Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, London
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Ertl P, Snowden W, Lowe D, Miller W, Collins P, Littler E. A Comparative Study of the in vitro and in vivo Antiviral Activities of Acyclovir and Penciclovir. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/095632029500600203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The antiviral properties of the compounds acyclovir (ACV) and penciclovir (PCV) have been compared in a number of in vitro and in vivo assays. In vitro, both compounds had good activity against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV), although ACV showed statistically significant superiority. In addition, ACV had greater activity against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). We examined the effect of time of addition and removal of ACV and PCV under a variety of conditions and found similar results with the two compounds under most conditions. However, at a high multiplicity of infection, when all of the cells would be expected to be synchronously expressing large amounts of the viral thymidine kinase, short exposures to PCV appeared to be superior to similar exposures to ACV. In the HSV-1 zosteriform mouse model there was no significant difference between the activities of ACV and PCV, or its prodrug famciclovir (FCV), in once- or twice-daily treatment. The possible significance of these results and those previously reported on the activity of the compounds in humans is discussed.
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- P. Ertl
- Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham BR3 3BS, UK
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- Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham BR3 3BS, UK
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- Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham BR3 3BS, UK
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- Burroughs Wellcome Co., Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA
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- Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham BR3 3BS, UK
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- Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham BR3 3BS, UK
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Rogers SN, Pinto RS, Lancaster J, Bekiroglu F, Lowe D, Tandon S, Jones TM. Health related quality of life following the treatment of oropharyngeal cancer by transoral laser. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 273:3913-3920. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4035-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Nair P, Al-Soufi S, Lowe D, Behan D, Harkess M, Breeding J, Boyd D, Dhital K, Spratt P, Glanville A. Peri-Operative Transfusion Practices in Lung Transplant Patients. J Heart Lung Transplant 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2016.01.662] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Gambles M, McGlinchey T, Latten R, Dickman A, Lowe D, Ellershaw JE. How is agitation and restlessness managed in the last 24 h of life in patients whose care is supported by the Liverpool care pathway for the dying patient? BMJ Support Palliat Care 2016; 1:329-33. [PMID: 24653479 DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2011-000075] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Guidance regarding the patient centred management of agitation and restlessness reinforces the importance of considering underlying causes, non-pharmacological approaches to treatment and judicious use of medications titrated to patient need. In contrast, recent reports in the literature suggest that the practice of continuous deep sedation until death is prevalent in the UK. AIM To use data from the National Care of the Dying Audit-Hospitals (NCDAH) to explore the administration of medication for management of agitation and restlessness in the last 24 h of life. METHODS Hospitals submitted data from up to 30 consecutive adult patients whose care in the final hours/days of life was supported by the Liverpool Care Pathway for the Dying Patient (LCP). Data on the total dose received in the last 24 h of life PRN and the last dose prescribed for administration via continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI) for agitation and restlessness were submitted. RESULTS 155 hospitals provided data from 3893 patients. Median total doses in the last 24 h for midazolam, haloperidol and levomepromazine, respectively, were: PRN only, 2.5, 1.5 and 6.25 mg; CSCI only, 10, 3 and 6.25 mg; PRN+CSCI, 15, 3 and 12.5 mg. CONCLUSION Only 51% of patients received medication to alleviate agitation and restlessness in the last 24 h of life. Median doses were low in comparison to doses recommended for continuous deep sedation, suggesting that there is no 'blanket' policy for continuous deep sedation at the end of life for patients whose care is supported by the LCP.
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- M Gambles
- Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute Liverpool, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Rogers SN, Lowe D, Kanatas A. Suitability of the Patient Concerns Inventory as a holistic screening tool in routine head and neck cancer follow-up clinics. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2016; 54:415-21. [PMID: 26919767 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In patients with cancer of the head and neck, efficient screening for problems can improve care and the management of resources. We explored use of the Patient Concerns Inventory (PCI-HN) as a holistic screening tool in the follow up of these patients. Between August 2007 and January 2013, 464 patients completed the PCI-HN and the University of Washington Quality of Life questionnaire version 4 (UWQoL) immediately before their routine follow-up consultations. The median (IQR) number of items selected on the inventory was 3 (1-6). This was associated (p<0.001) with the number of serious problems (dysfunction) in the 12 UWQoL domains (Spearman's correlation, rs=0.51), overall QoL (rs=-0.41), and the 2 UWQoL subscale scores of physical (rs=-0.46) and social-emotional (rs=-0.53) function. Binary regression to predict an overall outcome of "less than good" indicated that use of the PCI could be better than just recording clinical characteristics. Some patients however, chose few PCI items and had numerous problems. The inventory may have a role in the screening of patients with cancer of the head and neck, particularly in relation to social-emotional function and overall QoL, and may have added value when used with the UWQoL-v4. The total number of PCI items selected is a useful predictor of QoL. Further research is required to confirm suitable limits, and to find out whether additional support and repeated use of the inventory over time improve QoL.
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- S N Rogers
- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP; Consultant Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Unit, Leeds Teaching Hospitals and St James Institute of Oncology, Leeds General Infirmary, LS1 3EX.
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Khalid F, Brown J, Rogers S, Lowe D. Do we really need adjuvant radiotherapy in intermediate risk group of oral squamous cell carcinoma? Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.08.209] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Kamisetty A, Magennis P, Mayland C, Jack B, Lowe D, Rogers SN. Where do patients treated for oral cancer die? A 20-year cohort study 1992-2011. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 53:1015-20. [PMID: 26530734 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 10/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Of 1290 consecutive patients treated between 1992 and 2011 for primary squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity at a regional centre, 750 had died by August 2013. About half of them (n=373) died in hospital, 113 (15%) in a hospice, 180 (24%) at home, 57 (8%) in a care home, and 22 (3%) elsewhere. Cancer was the underlying cause of death in 64%, and of them, 56% were oral cancers. The place of death was strongly associated with the age at death and cancer being the underlying cause. The percentage of people who died from cancer at home or in a hospice rose over time across all age groups and, from 2010, accounted for two-thirds. In contrast, less than 1 in 5 who did not die from cancer, died at home or in a hospice, and in this there has been no discernible change over the last 20 years. The percentage of deaths from cancer in hospital and hospice ranged from 32%-38% and 20%-29%, respectively, across age groups. An increase in the number of deaths from cancer in care homes in those aged 75 years and over was mirrored by fewer at home. Most of those who did not die from cancer, died in hospital, two-thirds were under 65 years, 85% were aged 65-84, and 56% were older. This was mirrored by fewer deaths at home in those under 85 and more in care homes in those over 75. In conclusion, our findings suggest that patients' preferences not to die in hospital are being realised. However, at the end of their lives, patients and their carers need more support at home, and more research is required.
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- A Kamisetty
- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK.
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Institute, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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- Regional Maxillofacial Unit, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, L9 1AE, UK; Evidence-Based Practice Research Centre (EPRC), Faculty of Health and Social Care, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP.
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Rogers SN, Hogg ES, Cheung WKA, Lai LKL, Jassal P, Lowe D. The use of health related quality of life data to produce information sheets for patients with head and neck cancer. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2015; 97:359-63. [PMID: 26264087 DOI: 10.1308/003588415x14181254789448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Health related quality of life information gives patients and carers an indication of how they will be affected following treatment. Such knowledge can promote realistic expectations and help patients come to terms with their outcome. The aim of this paper is to describe the background development of patient information sheets produced at our unit. METHODS The data were compiled using a common head and neck cancer specific quality of life questionnaire (University of Washington Quality of Life [UW-QOL]). There are 12 domains comprising activity, appearance, anxiety, chewing, mood, pain, recreation, saliva, shoulder, speech, swallowing and taste. The data were collected over 19 years at our unit and focus on follow-up records at around 2 years as this gives a good indication of health related quality of life in survivorship. UW-QOL questionnaires were available from 1,511 patients treated following primary diagnosis of head and neck cancer, and there were 24 subgroups based on cancer site, stage and treatment. There were 2 other subgroups: 132 having transoral laser resection and 176 having laryngectomy. RESULTS The patient and carer research forum helped to design the information sheets, which display overall quality of life, percentages with 'good' outcome and 'significant problem' by domain, and the most important domains. Three examples are included in this paper: early stage oral cancer treated by surgery alone, early laryngeal cancer treated by surgery alone, and late stage oropharyngeal cancer treated by surgery and postoperative radiotherapy. All 26 subgroup information sheets are available in booklet form and on the internet. CONCLUSIONS How the surgical community best utilises this type of resource needs further research.
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- Edge Hill University , UK
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Kanatas A, Humphris G, Lowe D, Rogers S. Further analysis of the emotional consequences of head and neck cancer as reflected by the Patients’ Concerns Inventory. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2015; 53:711-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2015.02.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Accepted: 02/02/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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