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Curtis K, Katz J, Djaiani C, O'Leary G, Uehling J, Carroll J, Santa Mina D, Clarke H, Gofeld M, Katznelson R. Evaluation of a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Intervention in Individuals with Fibromyalgia. Pain Med 2021; 22:1324-1332. [PMID: 33594439 DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnaa416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). DESIGN A cohort study with a delayed treatment arm used as a comparator. SETTING Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada. SUBJECTS Eighteen patients diagnosed with FM according to the American College of Rheumatology and a score ≥60 on the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. METHODS Participants were randomized to receive immediate HBOT intervention (n = 9) or HBOT after a 12-week waiting period (n = 9). HBOT was delivered at 100% oxygen at 2.0 atmospheres per session, 5 days per week, for 8 weeks. Safety was evaluated by the frequency and severity of adverse effects reported by patients. Feasibility was assessed by recruitment, retention, and HBOT compliance rates. Both groups were assessed at baseline, after HBOT intervention, and at 3 months' follow-up. Validated assessment tools were used to evaluate pain, psychological variables, fatigue, and sleep quality. RESULTS A total of 17 patients completed the study. One patient withdrew after randomization. HBOT-related adverse events included mild middle-ear barotrauma in three patients and new-onset myopia in four patients. The efficacy of HBOT was evident in most of the outcomes in both groups. This improvement was sustained at 3-month follow-up assessment. CONCLUSION HBOT appears to be feasible and safe for individuals with FM. It is also associated with improved global functioning, reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, and improved quality of sleep that was sustained at 3-month follow-up assessment.
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- K Curtis
- Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Silver Medical Group, North York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Parvin S, Uddin S, Bourgault M, Delahunty A, Nuttall J, Brand J, O'Leary G, Fitzgerald GJ, Armstrong R, Tausz M. Effect of heat wave on N 2 fixation and N remobilisation of lentil (Lens culinaris MEDIK) grown under free air CO 2 enrichment in a mediterranean-type environment. Plant Biol (Stuttg) 2020; 22 Suppl 1:123-132. [PMID: 31532043 DOI: 10.1111/plb.13047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/06/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The stimulatory effect of elevated [CO2 ] (e[CO2 ]) on crop production in future climates is likely to be cancelled out by predicted increases in average temperatures. This effect may become stronger through more frequent and severe heat waves, which are predicted to increase in most climate change scenarios. Whilst the growth and yield response of some legumes grown under the interactive effect of e[CO2 ] and heat waves has been studied, little is known about how N2 fixation and overall N metabolism is affected by this combination. To address these knowledge gaps, two lentil genotypes were grown under ambient [CO2 ] (a[CO2 ], ~400 µmol·mol-1 ) and e[CO2 ] (~550 µmol·mol-1 ) in the Australian Grains Free Air CO2 Enrichment facility and exposed to a simulated heat wave (3-day periods of high temperatures ~40 °C) at flat pod stage. Nodulation and concentrations of water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC), total free amino acids, N and N2 fixation were assessed following the imposition of the heat wave until crop maturity. Elevated [CO2 ] stimulated N2 fixation so that total N2 fixation in e[CO2 ]-grown plants was always higher than in a[CO2 ], non-stressed control plants. Heat wave triggered a significant decrease in active nodules and WSC concentrations, but e[CO2 ] had the opposite effect. Leaf N remobilization and grain N improved under interaction of e[CO2 ] and heat wave. These results suggested that larger WSC pools and nodulation under e[CO2 ] can support post-heat wave recovery of N2 fixation. Elevated [CO2 ]-induced accelerated leaf N remobilisation might contribute to restore grain N concentration following a heat wave.
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- S Parvin
- Southern Cross Plant Science, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia
- School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Creswick, Vic., Australia
- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- Department of Agronomy, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
- NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Creswick, Vic., Australia
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- Northern Agricultural Research Centre, Montana State University, Havre, MT, USA
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- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
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- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
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- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
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- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Creswick, Vic., Australia
- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
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- Agriculture Victoria Research, Horsham, Vic., Australia
- Department of Animal, Plant and Soil Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Agriculture, Science and the Environment, School of Health, Medical and Applied Science, CQUniversity Australia, Rockhampton, Qld, Australia
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Chan K, Simeonov A, Di Tomasso A, O'Leary G, Filici AL, Rink A, Beiki-Ardakani A, Borg J, Croke J, Fyles T, Han K, Milosevic M. Implementation of Real-Time MR-Guided Interstitial Brachytherapy for Gynecological Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.1281] [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: 10/18/2022]
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O'Leary G. OP0140-PARE Self-Management Online: from Concept To Delivery, Living Well with Arthritis Online. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.3691] [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: 11/04/2022]
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O'Leary G. OP0302-PARE Supporting People Working with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDS). Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.3704] [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: 11/04/2022]
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O'Leary G, Lockhart A, Mullenger R, Warren A, Hancock FC, Levy A, Molinari M, O'Blenes S. Family Preferences in the Volume Verse Outcome Debate: Implications for the Delivery of Complex Pediatric Care. Value Health 2014; 17:A515. [PMID: 27201596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2014.08.1594] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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- G O'Leary
- IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Pulvirenti T, Chung P, Morton G, Rink A, Lee J, Brock K, Simeonov A, Abed J, O'Leary G, Ménard C. PD-0424: MR- guided and tumor-targeted salvage HDR brachytherapy for locally recurrent prostate cancer. Radiother Oncol 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)30529-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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O'Leary G, Wong K, Warren A, Chen R. Successful Implementation of a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Role Within a Pediatric Cardiac Care Team: Positive Impacts on Stakeholders. Can J Cardiol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.07.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Gabrovska P, Smith R, O'Leary G, Haupt L, Griffiths L. Investigation of the 1758G>C and 2880A>G variants within the NCOA3 gene in a breast cancer affected Australian population. Gene 2011; 482:68-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2011.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Revised: 04/29/2011] [Accepted: 05/06/2011] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is now well established in the assessment of cervical masses. The purpose of the present study is to review the efficacy of this procedure, as well as to identify any pitfalls that may limit its usefulness. METHODS One hundred and ninety aspirations of neck masses performed over a recent five-year period were reviewed. The definitive diagnosis of the mass was determined in each case by review of the patients' case notes. RESULTS Thirty seven per cent of all neck lumps were malignant. The most common cause for a false-negative result, in the case of a carcinomatous mass when an adequate sample had been obtained, was a cystic neoplasm. One quarter of all cystic lateral cervical masses not considered suspicious for malignancy by FNAB turned out to be malignant. CONCLUSION Repeating FNAB in cases where the original result is negative for carcinoma may increase the sensitivity of FNAB in the detection of cystic carcinomas.
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- P Sheahan
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, South Infirmary, Victoria Hospital, Cork, Ireland.
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This article reviews the history, pharmacology, and adverse events associated with the use of 3,4-methylenendioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as Ecstasy. Past research describing the neurotoxic effects of MDMA in animals, current research on the neurotoxic effects of MDMA in humans, and the attendant changes in psychologic functioning will be highlighted in this review. Finally, the limitations of human research on the effects of MDMA and suggestions for future MDMA research will be discussed.
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- G O'Leary
- Harvard Medical School, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478, USA.
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This article reviews the use of opioid antagonists in the pharmacologic treatment of alcohol dependence. The rationale for using the opioid antagonists naltrexone and nalmefene to prevent relapse in alcohol-dependent subjects is discussed by reviewing past and current clinical trials. The role of psychotherapies, particularly coping skills therapy, in combination with opioid antagonists is highlighted in the presentations of the clinical data. Finally, future research directions for opioid antagonists are discussed.
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- G O'Leary
- Harvard Medical School, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478, USA.
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The case of an 18-year-old patient who developed critical upper airway compromise after central tongue piercing is presented. Otolaryngologists must be aware of the many potential complications of tongue piercing and their management.
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- I J Keogh
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, South Infirmary Hospital, Cork City, Ireland.
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This article reviews the history of pharmacologic trials for the treatment of cocaine dependence as well as current treatments under investigation. The rationale for use of agents such as dopaminergic agents, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants is discussed. Early clinical trials with pharmacologic agents have demonstrated both positive and negative results; the possible reasons for these mixed outcomes is also discussed. Recent studies focusing on disulfiram, dopamine-selective antagonists, citicoline, aspirin, and a cocaine-specific vaccine are presented to highlight innovative and potentially effective treatments for individuals with cocaine dependence.
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- G O'Leary
- Harvard Medical School, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Program, McLean Hospital, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02478, USA.
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A 45-year-old gentleman presented with a diffuse left neck mass. Surgical exploration revealed a large lipomatous lesion. Histological examination identified this to be a neural fibrolipoma. This is the first reported case of this lesion in the neck.
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- M A Thornton
- Department of ENT, South Infirmary Victoria Hospital, Ireland
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O'Leary G, Bacon CL, Odumeru O, Fagan C, Fitzpatrick T, Gallagher HC, Moriarty DC, Regan CM. Antiproliferative actions of inhalational anesthetics: comparisons to the valproate teratogen. Int J Dev Neurosci 2000; 18:39-45. [PMID: 10708904 DOI: 10.1016/s0736-5748(99)00109-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022] Open
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The antiproliferative potential of the volatile anesthetics isoflurane, enflurane and sevoflurane was determined and compared to the valproate teratogen. The in vitro system employed, a G1 phase proliferative arrest endpoint in C6 glioma, has served previously to discriminate agents with known teratogenic potential in vivo. Based on estimated IC(50) values that were within twice the estimated minimum aveolar concentration value, the rank antiproliferative potency of the inhalational anesthetics employed was isoflurane=enflurane>>sevoflurane. Flow cytometric analysis of growth-arrested cell populations failed to reveal specific accumulation in any cell cycle phase and the lack of a G1 phase-specific effect was confirmed by the absence of a transient, time-dependent sialylation event in synchronized cells. The antiproliferative mechanism of volatile anesthetics, and valproate, was mediated at hydrophobic binding sites, as increasing the hydration sphere of the drug-micelle complex, using the hygroscopic qualities of the dimethylsulfoxide vehicle, completely reversed this effect. Our findings suggest inhalational anesthetics lack the specific in vitro characteristics of the valproate teratogen.
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- G O'Leary
- University Department of Anesthesia, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Marijuana and other cannabis preparations are the most widely used illicit drugs in the United States. A review of the literature reveals a number of sex differences in the epidemiology and adverse medical consequences of marijuana use. In 1995, 6.5% of females and 10.5% of males aged 12 and older reported marijuana use in the previous year. Although 4% more males than females used marijuana, the percentage of males using marijuana between 1994 and 1995 had decreased, whereas the percentage of females using marijuana during that same period had increased. Among females, the age of initiation of use is declining and the prevalence of problems with marijuana is on the rise. Both male and female marijuana users may experience adverse effects of cognitive dysfunction and airway inflammation. However, clinicians should be aware of sex-specific effects of marijuana use, including a possible increased risk of prostate cancer for male users and possible adverse effects on reproductive hormones in female users. Review of the available information on this topic indicates that we have much more to learn about the similarities and differences between males and females with respect to patterns of use, adverse consequences, and vulnerabilities to marijuana.
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McGuigan C, Sutton PW, Cahard D, Turner K, O'Leary G, Wang Y, Gumbleton M, De Clercq E, Balzarini J. Synthesis, anti-human immunodeficiency virus activity and esterase lability of some novel carboxylic ester-modified phosphoramidate derivatives of stavudine (d4T). Antivir Chem Chemother 1998; 9:473-9. [PMID: 9865385 DOI: 10.1177/095632029800900603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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We report the design, synthesis and antiviral evaluation of a series of lipophilic, masked phosphoramidate derivatives of the anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) nucleoside analogue d4T, designed to act as membrane-soluble prodrug forms for the free nucleotide. In particular, we report a series of 12 novel compounds with systematic variation in the structure of the carboxylate ester function. In order to rationalize the changes in antiviral action with variation of this moiety we applied our recently developed 31P NMR-based assay for carboxyesterase lability to this series. However, no clear positive correlation emerged, indicating that, at least within this series, factors other than simple esterase lability may be the major determinants of antiviral potency.
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- C McGuigan
- Welsh School of Pharmacy, Cardiff University, UK.
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Halpern SH, Arellano R, Preston R, Carstoniu J, O'Leary G, Roger S, Sandler A. Epidural morphine vs hydromorphone in post-caesarean section patients. Can J Anaesth 1996; 43:595-8. [PMID: 8773867 DOI: 10.1007/bf03011773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 02/02/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this randomized controlled double blind study was to compare the efficacy of pain relief and the side effects of epidural hydromorphone and morphine in post-Caesarean patients. METHODS In all patients, epidural anaesthesia was induced using carbonated lidocaine 2% with 1:200,000 epinephrine and 50 micrograms fentanyl, given in incremental doses. Patients in Group 1 (n = 24) received 0.6 mg hydromorphone and patients in Group 2 (n = 22) received 3 mg morphine after delivery of the infant. Pain, pruritus and nausea were measured using a visual analog scale (at times: baseline, on admission to the recovery room, 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 hr postoperatively), by the number of requests for additional medications and by an overall satisfaction score. RESULTS There was no difference between the groups in pain relief of in the incidence and severity of side effects. Pruritus was more pronounced within the first six hours in Group 1 and at 18 hr in Group 2. CONCLUSION Hydromorphone provides no clinical benefit over epidural morphine for post operative analgesia following Caesarean section.
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- S H Halpern
- Department of Anaesthesia, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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AIM To investigate whether non-Hodgkin's lymphomas arising in the sinonasal region or Waldeyer's ring contain the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) genome in lesional tissue. METHOD Sections from paraffin wax blocks of 22 lymphoid proliferations arising in the sinonasal region or Waldeyer's ring were studied with EBV encoded RNAs (EBER-1 and -2) using in situ hybridisation. RESULTS EBV was detected in nuclei of tumour cells of five of seven T cell lymphomas and in nuclei of two of seven diffuse, large cell immunoblastic lymphomas of B phenotype in the sinonasal region. Of tumours arising in Waldeyer's ring, two of 10 non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (both large cell) were positive, as was a single case of Hodgkin's disease. Lymphoma of other types, including Western type Burkitt's lymphoma, and nodular and diffuse small cleaved cell lymphoma, were negative. CONCLUSION EBV is highly associated with large cell lymphomas especially T cell lymphomas of sinonasal origin in the indigenous Irish population, underlining the importance of this virus in nasopharyngeal lymphomas in Northern European as well as Asian populations.
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- G O'Leary
- Department of Pathology, Research Foundation, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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O'Leary G, Moriarty DC. Mechanical ventilation in the elderly. Ir Med J 1994; 87:38. [PMID: 8194949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Doyle DJ, Yosu H, Opershaw DJ, Laws AK, Friedlander M, Marryatt CH, Dosch E, Sandler AN, Bradley J, O'Leary G. [Succinylcholine and children]. Can J Anaesth 1994; 41:267. [PMID: 8187269 DOI: 10.1007/bf03009853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Twenty-four patients who fulfilled the clinical criteria for peritonsillar abscess (PTA) were randomized into two groups over a 6-month period. Group A (n = 13) underwent CT with contrast, whereas group B (n = 11) was managed without radiologic investigation. In group A, CT with contrast enabled differentiation of PTA from peritonsillar cellulitis in all 13 cases (100%) and demonstrated abscesses in 11 patients (85%), thereby allowing drainage at first attempt. Two patients with peritonsillar cellulitis were successfully managed with antibiotics only. In group B, all patients underwent needle aspiration. In seven patients (64%), pus was found after needle aspiration at first attempt and in one patient after needle aspirations at two locations. In three patients (27%), no pus was found after needle aspirations at three different locations. We conclude that CT enhances diagnostic accuracy, obviating unnecessary drainage procedures, and reduces patient morbidity.
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- K S Patel
- Department of Otolaryngology, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, England
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A wide variety of surgical and pharmacological methods have been described in an attempt to reduce pain after tonsillectomy, with conflicting results. Opiates are still widely used, despite unwanted side-effects. Recently the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to be effective against a variety of post-operative pains. Diclofenac is effective in both children and adults in the relief of pain after tonsillectomy when administered rectally, but absorption is variable, and suppositories are not widely accepted in the UK. The present double-blind study compared a single intramuscular dose of diclofenac with papaveretum in adults undergoing tonsillectomy. Post-operatively, the patients who received diclofenac had less pain and started drinking significantly sooner than the control group. There were no undesirable side-effects. Intramuscular diclofenac is superior to papaveretum in the relief of pain in adults undergoing tonsillectomy.
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- B Kotecha
- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Hope Hospital, Salford, UK
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O'Leary G, Qureshi SA, Laganiere S, McGilveray I, Boylan JF, Hassard P, Teasdale SJ. Intranasal nifedipine for post-bypass hypertension--hemodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Can J Anaesth 1990; 37:S144. [PMID: 2193738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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- G O'Leary
- Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario
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Boylan JF, O'Leary G, Weisel RD, Ivanov J, Mickle DA, Teasdale SJ. A comparison of diltiazem, esmolol, nifedipine and nitroprusside therapy of post-CABG hypertension. Can J Anaesth 1990; 37:S156. [PMID: 1972911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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- J F Boylan
- Department of Anaesthesia, Toronto General Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario
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McLoughlin R, O'Leary G, Fitzgerald LP, O'Donnell JA. The effect of distal anastomotic site on PTFE graft patency in lower extremity bypass. Eur J Vasc Surg 1989; 3:417-9. [PMID: 2806572 DOI: 10.1016/s0950-821x(89)80048-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The site of distal anastomosis of polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) lower extremity bypass grafts may significantly affect results. We examined patency in 144 cases; 45 femoro-popliteal above knee (AK), 55 femoro-popliteal below the knee (BK) and 44 femoro-distal (D) PTFE bypasses, the groups being comparable with regard to other risk factors studied. Cumulative graft patency at 3 years was 71.3% for AK, 36.7% for BK, 16.4% for D and overall 35%. The site of distal anastomosis is an important determinant, of PTFE lower extremity bypass patency. We have abandoned the use of PTFE for BK and D, but feel that AK PTFE is a suitable alternative to autogenous reversed saphenous vein.
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- R McLoughlin
- Department of Surgery, University College Cork, Regional Hospital, Wilton, Ireland
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Systemic mastocytosis is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of tissue mast cells. Though rarely a surgical disease, it occasionally presents as variceal bleeding secondary to portal hypertension. Ultrastructural studies of the liver and spleen and portal pressure measurements support the hypothesis that a perisinusoidal intrahepatic fibrosis is responsible for the increased portal pressure. When variceal bleeding complicates systemic mastocytosis, shunt surgery is indicated, with the type of shunt dictated by both hematologic and hemodynamic issues. Satisfactory blockade of histamine release can be achieved preoperatively by disodium cromoglycate and/or histamine antagonists to obviate any systemic effects precipitated by shunting of mast cell-rich splenic blood into the systemic circulation.
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- B E Sumpio
- Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510
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Freedman D, Kaliszer M, Keane C, MacCarthy J, O'Leary G. Sexually transmitted diseases as seen by general practitioners in Ireland: use of a telephone survey. Sex Transm Dis 1981; 8:5-7. [PMID: 6894341 DOI: 10.1097/00007435-198101000-00002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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A telephone survey of one of every five general practitioners in the Republic of Ireland was carried out in July 1978 for the purpose of establishing the frequency of diagnosis of venereal diseases during the preceding year. In addition, information was obtained on the subsequent management of the diseases. This type of survey was found to be economical and quick, and the response rate (98.6%) was excellent. The national frequency of diagnosis (per 100,000 population) was estimated from the sample to be 7.7 for syphilis, 97 for gonorrhea, and 2,000 for nonspecific venereal diseases. The rates of reporting of these diseases were less than or equal to 24.3%, 9.8%, and 3.1%, respectively, of the estimated frequencies. Sixty-nine percent of the general practitioners treated the patients themselves; 51% treated on the basis of clinical diagnosis alone.
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Iritani WM, Thornton R, Weller L, O'Leary G. Relationships of seed size, spacing, stem numbers to yield of Russet Burbank potatoes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1972. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02895746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [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: 11/28/2022]
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