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Titmuss E, Milne K, Jones MR, Ng T, Topham JT, Brown SD, Schaeffer DF, Kalloger S, Wilson D, Corbett RD, Williamson LM, Mungall K, Mungall AJ, Holt RA, Nelson BH, Jones SJM, Laskin J, Lim HJ, Marra MA. Immune Activation following Irbesartan Treatment in a Colorectal Cancer Patient: A Case Study. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24065869. [PMID: 36982943 PMCID: PMC10051648 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24065869] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancers are one of the most prevalent tumour types worldwide and, despite the emergence of targeted and biologic therapies, have among the highest mortality rates. The Personalized OncoGenomics (POG) program at BC Cancer performs whole genome and transcriptome analysis (WGTA) to identify specific alterations in an individual's cancer that may be most effectively targeted. Informed using WGTA, a patient with advanced mismatch repair-deficient colorectal cancer was treated with the antihypertensive drug irbesartan and experienced a profound and durable response. We describe the subsequent relapse of this patient and potential mechanisms of response using WGTA and multiplex immunohistochemistry (m-IHC) profiling of biopsies before and after treatment from the same metastatic site of the L3 spine. We did not observe marked differences in the genomic landscape before and after treatment. Analyses revealed an increase in immune signalling and infiltrating immune cells, particularly CD8+ T cells, in the relapsed tumour. These results indicate that the observed anti-tumour response to irbesartan may have been due to an activated immune response. Determining whether there may be other cancer contexts in which irbesartan may be similarly valuable will require additional studies.
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- E Titmuss
- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z7, Canada
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- Pancreas Centre BC, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1G1, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z7, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
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- Deeley Research Centre, BC Cancer, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
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- Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6, Canada
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4S6, Canada
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
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Lim HJ, Robson R, Alexander N, Cunningham R, Encisa D, Jhurry R, Owusu D, Remolan A. 100 Frailty Hot Clinics: Rapid Cga and Speciality Diagnostics Reduces Rates of Hospitalisation and Re-Attendance. Age Ageing 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab030.61] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Introduction
Acute hospitalisation is associated with an increased risk of progressive frailty, morbidity and subsequent institutionalisation. North Middlesex University Hospital is an Acute District General Hospital with over 550 attendances to A&E per day. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is the gold standard approach for a holistic multi-disciplinary assessment (MDT) of frail patients. A rapid access daily hot clinic service for frail patients opened using quality improvement (QI) methodology to deliver rapid CGA focusing on admission avoidance and early supported discharge.
Method
4 PDSA cycles were conducted. A process map identifying key moments in patient care was derived from time studies of the first 10 patients’ journeys. Patients were triaged through the Geriatrician “hotphone” for acute admissions into the Hot Clinic. Dedicated clinic and waiting rooms were placed on the acute frailty unit (Amber) staffed by a dedicated Consultant Geriatrician and Health Care Support Worker working with the Frailty Ward Clerk, Frailty Specialist Nurse, Therapies, specialities in-reach and same-day diagnostics. A shared clerking proforma and subsequent CGA Discharge Summary were completed and emailed to the referrer the same day. Qualitative and Quantitative feedback was gained from referrers, patients and relatives through a structured questionnaire. Metrics were gathered including rate of admissions, re-attendance and use of enhanced community services.
Results
From the first 48 Hot Clinic patients, there was a low 30-day re-attendance rate (17%—for unrelated reasons), low 30-day re-admission rates (4%) and low Did Not Attend rate (6%) for new referrals and high satisfaction scores for recommending the service (9-10/10) from patients, relatives and referrers.
Conclusions
Early rapid MDT can reduce re-attendances and re-admissions to hospital in frail patients. A streamlined patient journey can be delivered by frailty-trained staff and in a suitable environment. QI Methodology enables a structured measurable approach to development of the Acute Frailty Pathway.
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- H J Lim
- North Middlesex University Hospital
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- North Middlesex University Hospital
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- North Middlesex University Hospital
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- North Middlesex University Hospital
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- North Middlesex University Hospital
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Cardarelli-Leite L, Hadjivassiliou A, Klass D, Chung J, Ho SGF, Lim HJ, Kim PTW, Mujoomdar A, Liu DM. Current locoregional therapies and treatment strategies in hepatocellular carcinoma. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 27:S144-S151. [PMID: 33343208 DOI: 10.3747/co.27.7171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [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] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Locoregional therapies (lrts) play an important role in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc), with the aim of increasing overall survival while preserving liver function. Various forms of lrt are available, and choosing the best one depends on technical aspects, liver morphology, tumour biology, and the patient's symptoms. The purpose of the present review article is to provide an overview of the current evidence relating to the use of percutaneous ablation, transarterial chemoembolization, and transarterial radioembolization for the curative or palliative treatment of hcc. Special situations are also reviewed, including the combined use of systemic therapy and lrt, indications and techniques for bridging to transplant and downstaging, and the use of lrt to treat patients with hcc and macrovascular invasion.
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer-Vancouver Centre, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Western University, London, ON
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- Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Grainger L, Frank LA, Lim HJ, Robson R. 8COMPREHENSIVE GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT: IMPROVING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ACUTE HOSPITAL AND THE COMMUNITY TEAMS CARING FOR FRAIL OLDER PATIENTS VIA THE USE OF A STRUCTURED DISCHARGE SUMMARY TEMPLATE. Age Ageing 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz055.08] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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- L Grainger
- Care of the Elderly Department, North Middlesex University Hospital, London
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- Care of the Elderly Department, North Middlesex University Hospital, London
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- Care of the Elderly Department, North Middlesex University Hospital, London
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- Care of the Elderly Department, North Middlesex University Hospital, London
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Campbell KL, Kam JWY, Neil-Sztramko SE, Liu Ambrose T, Handy TC, Lim HJ, Hayden S, Hsu L, Kirkham AA, Gotay CC, McKenzie DC, Boyd LA. Effect of aerobic exercise on cancer-associated cognitive impairment: A proof-of-concept RCT. Psychooncology 2017; 27:53-60. [PMID: 28075038 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [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: 04/21/2016] [Revised: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 01/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Change in cognitive ability is a commonly reported adverse effect by breast cancer survivors. The underlying etiology of cognitive complaints is unclear and to date, there is limited evidence for effective intervention strategies. Exercise has been shown to improve cognitive function in older adults and animal models treated with chemotherapy. This proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial tested the effect of aerobic exercise versus usual lifestyle on cognitive function in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors. METHODS Women, aged 40 to 65 years, postmenopausal, stages I to IIIA breast cancer, and who self-reported cognitive dysfunction following chemotherapy treatment, were recruited and randomized to a 24-week aerobic exercise intervention (EX; n = 10) or usual lifestyle control (CON; n = 9). Participants completed self-report measures of the impact of cognitive issues on quality of life (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive version 3), objective neuropsychological testing, and functional magnetic resonance imaging at baseline and 24 weeks. RESULTS Compared to CON, EX had a reduced time to complete a processing speed test (trail making test-A) (-14.2 seconds, P < .01; effect size 0.35). Compared to CON, there was no improvement in self-reported cognitive function and effect sizes were small. Interestingly, lack of between-group differences in Stroop behavioral performance was accompanied by functional changes in several brain regions of interest in EX compared to CON at 24 weeks. CONCLUSION These findings provide preliminary proof-of-concept results for the potential of aerobic exercise to improve cancer-related cognitive impairment and will serve to inform the development of future trials.
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- K L Campbell
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.,British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Lim HJ, Koo TY, Lee J, Huh KH, Park JB, Cho J, Lee S, Ro H, Han S, Park B, Park S, Chung W, Park SK, Kim C, Kim SJ, Kim YS, Ahn C, Yang J. Health-Related Quality of Life of Kidney Transplantation Patients: Results from the KoreaN Cohort Study for Outcome in Patients With Kidney Transplantation (KNOW-KT) Study. Transplant Proc 2017; 48:844-7. [PMID: 27234749 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.12.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/30/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND As patient and graft survival rates have been improving after kidney transplantation, health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) has become an important indicator of effective treatment. This study aimed to evaluate changes in HR-QOL after kidney transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS The KoreaN cohort study for Outcome in patients With Kidney Transplantation (KNOW-KT) is a multicenter, observational, 9-year, cohort study. The HR-QOL of patients in the KNOW-KT study was assessed before transplantation and 2 years after transplantation using the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form (KDQOL-SF) including chronic kidney disease targeted area and the Medical Outcome Study 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Multivariate linear regression was used to identify significant factors associated with follow-up QOL scores. RESULTS A total of 175 patients from 8 centers were analyzed. All QOL scores including the total QOL score, chronic kidney disease targeted score, and SF-36 at the 2-year follow-up were significantly increased compared to baseline values. Both physical and mental scale scores were improved after transplantation. CONCLUSION The QOL scores for both the mental and physical scales were improved at 2 years after kidney transplantation. High glomerular filtration rate at 2 years, high baseline QOL score, and low body mass index were associated with good follow-up QOL scores. Kidney transplantation for an Asian population with end-stage renal disease can result in better QOL as well as better patient and graft survival.
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- H J Lim
- Transplantation Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Transplantation Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University, Dongsan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Research Collaborating Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Preventive Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University, Dongsan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Gachon University, Gil Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Transplantation Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Transplantation Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Transplantation Center, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Sheffield BS, Tessier-Cloutier B, Li-Chang H, Shen Y, Pleasance E, Kasaian K, Li Y, Jones SJM, Lim HJ, Renouf DJ, Huntsman DG, Yip S, Laskin J, Marra M, Schaeffer DF. Personalized oncogenomics in the management of gastrointestinal carcinomas-early experiences from a pilot study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 23:e571-e575. [PMID: 28050146 DOI: 10.3747/co.23.3165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [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: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal carcinomas are genomically complex cancers that are lethal in the metastatic setting. Whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing allow for the simultaneous characterization of multiple oncogenic pathways. METHODS We report 3 cases of metastatic gastrointestinal carcinoma in patients enrolled in the Personalized Onco-Genomics program at the BC Cancer Agency. Real-time genomic profiling was combined with clinical expertise to diagnose a carcinoma of unknown primary, to explore treatment response to bevacizumab in a colorectal cancer, and to characterize an appendiceal adenocarcinoma. RESULTS In the first case, genomic profiling revealed an IDH1 somatic mutation, supporting the diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma in a malignancy of unknown origin, and further guided therapy by identifying epidermal growth factor receptor amplification. In the second case, a BRAF V600E mutation and wild-type KRAS profile justified the use of targeted therapies to treat a colonic adenocarcinoma. The third case was an appendiceal adenocarcinoma defined by a p53 inactivation; Ras/raf/mek, Akt/mtor, Wnt, and notch pathway activation; and overexpression of ret, erbb2 (her2), erbb3, met, and cell cycle regulators. SUMMARY We show that whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing can be achieved within clinically effective timelines, yielding clinically useful and actionable information.
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- B S Sheffield
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Barrie, ON
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Division of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Division of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Division of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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- Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC.; Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
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Reflex bradycardia and cardiac arrest may be the result of a vagal reflex, which can occur during a variety of surgical procedures. We report a patient who developed cardiac arrest as a result of a vagal reflex that was potentiated by thoracic epidural analgesia during general anaesthesia. A 53-year-old man was scheduled for subtotal gastrectomy because of an early gastric adenocarcinoma. After an epidural catheter had been inserted, general anaesthesia was induced. During surgery, an abdominal self-retaining retractor was set up but bradycardia and cardiac arrest developed. The patient returned to a normal sinus rhythm after successful resuscitation. We conclude that bradycardia as a result of a vagal reflex is mediated by potent abdominal wall traction and is potentiated by epidural analgesia. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can allow a full recovery, even in high-risk patients.
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- J Y Park
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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Choi SU, Lim CH, Lee HW, Lee SH, Sun K, Lim HJ, Yoon SM, Chang SH. Thoracic Epidural Clonidine Attenuates Haemodynamic Responses Induced by Endobronchial Intubation. J Int Med Res 2016; 34:565-72. [PMID: 17294988 DOI: 10.1177/147323000603400601] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Laryngoscopy and endobronchial intubation usually cause transient hypertension and tachycardia. We investigated whether thoracic epidurally injected 3 μg/kg clonidine attenuates cardiovascular responses to intubation compared with 2 μg/kg fentanyl and 1 mg/kg lidocaine. Epidural catheterization was performed at the T6–T7 or T7–T8 intervertebral space, and saline or clonidine in saline was injected 20 min before anaesthetic induction. Anaesthesia was induced using 5 mg/kg thiopental sodium and 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium. Laryngoscopy and endobronchial intubation were performed 2 min later. Mean blood pressure and heart rate were measured throughout anaesthetic induction. In the control group and the fentanyl group, mean blood pressure and heart rate 3 min after endobronchial intubation were elevated significantly compared with baseline. In the clonidine group, however, mean blood pressure and heart rate did not increase compared with baseline. The control group had higher mean blood pressure and heart rate than the clonidine group 3 min after endobronchial intubation. Thoracic epidural clonidine may attenuate the haemodynamic response to endobronchial intubation.
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- S U Choi
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Medical Center, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Jones MR, Schrader KA, Shen Y, Pleasance E, Ch'ng C, Dar N, Yip S, Renouf DJ, Schein JE, Mungall AJ, Zhao Y, Moore R, Ma Y, Sheffield BS, Ng T, Jones SJM, Marra MA, Laskin J, Lim HJ. Response to angiotensin blockade with irbesartan in a patient with metastatic colorectal cancer. Ann Oncol 2016; 27:801-6. [PMID: 27022066 PMCID: PMC4843189 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A patient suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer, treatment-related toxicity and resistance to standard chemotherapy and radiation was assessed as part of a personalized oncogenomics initiative to derive potential alternative therapeutic strategies. PATIENTS AND METHODS Whole-genome and transcriptome sequencing was used to interrogate a metastatic tumor refractory to standard treatments of a patient with mismatch repair-deficient metastatic colorectal cancer. RESULTS Integrative genomic analysis indicated overexpression of the AP-1 transcriptional complex suggesting experimental therapeutic rationales, including blockade of the renin-angiotensin system. This led to the repurposing of the angiotensin II receptor antagonist, irbesartan, as an anticancer therapy, resulting in the patient experiencing a dramatic and durable response. CONCLUSIONS This case highlights the utility of comprehensive integrative genomic profiling and bioinformatics analysis to provide hypothetical rationales for personalized treatment options.
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- M R Jones
- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver
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- Division of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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- Division of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver
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- Division of Medical Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver
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Gompelmann D, Lim HJ, Gerovasili V, Eberhardt R, Eichinger M, Heussel CP, Herth FJF. Prädiktoren für das Auftreten eines Pneumothorax nach endoskopischer Ventilimplantation. Pneumologie 2016. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1572149] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Pettigrew M, Kavan P, Surprenant L, Lim HJ. Comparative net cost impact of the utilization of panitumumab versus cetuximab for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in Canada. J Med Econ 2016; 19:135-47. [PMID: 26442575 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2015.1105230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Clinical practice guidelines support the use of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors panitumumab and cetuximab for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) after failure of other chemotherapy regimens, based on significant clinical benefits in patients with wild-type KRAS. The purpose of the analysis was to compare provincial hospital costs when using panitumumab vs cetuximab with or without irinotecan in this patient population using a Net Impact Analysis (NIA) approach. METHODS The NIA determined the total per patient cost of the reimbursed regimens of panitumumab vs cetuximab in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Québec. Utilization of healthcare resources related to EGFR inhibitor infusions, follow-up monitoring, and treatment of adverse events (AEs) were also included. Healthcare resource use including drugs, medical supplies, laboratory testing, oncology infusion time, and healthcare professionals' time was obtained through expert consultation and the use was then multiplied by the province-specific cost of each resource. Numerous sensitivity analyses were conducted. RESULTS Based on the dosing regimens in place in each province, the total annual per patient cost of panitumumab ranged from $22,203-$32,600, while the total annual per patient cost of cetuximab treatment varied from $30,321-$40,908. Treatment with panitumumab resulted in lower costs in all cost categories including drug acquisition, infusion preparation/administration, patient monitoring, and AE management. Per patient savings with panitumumab ranged from a low of $3815 in British Columbia to a high of $10,603 in Ontario. In sensitivity analyses, panitumumab remained cost saving in all scenarios where the savings ranged from $150-$16,006 per patient. CONCLUSIONS Treating chemorefractory mCRC patients with panitumumab rather than cetuximab reduced healthcare resource costs. Provincial healthcare savings achieved with the use of panitumumab could potentially be re-allocated to other cancer treatments, although further study would be needed to validate this assumption.
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- M Pettigrew
- a a Symbiose Partenariat Strategique Inc , Montreal , Quebec , Canada
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- b b Jewish General Hospital , Oncology , Montreal , Quebec , Canada
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- c c St Mary's Hospital Centre , Oncology , Montreal , Quebec , Canada
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- d d British Columbia Cancer Agency , Medical Oncology, Vancouver, BC , Canada
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Gompelmann D, Hofbauer T, Gerovasili V, Eberhardt R, Herth FJF, Lim HJ, Heussel CP. Predictors of clinical outcome in emphysema patients with atelectasis following endoscopic valve therapy. Pneumologie 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1556617] [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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Easaw JC, Shea-Budgell MA, Wu CMJ, Czaykowski PM, Kassis J, Kuehl B, Lim HJ, MacNeil M, Martinusen D, McFarlane PA, Meek E, Moodley O, Shivakumar S, Tagalakis V, Welch S, Kavan P. Canadian consensus recommendations on the management of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. Part 2: treatment. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 22:144-55. [PMID: 25908913 DOI: 10.3747/co.22.2587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism (vte). Anticoagulation therapy is used to treat vte; however, patients with cancer have unique clinical circumstances that can often make decisions surrounding the administration of therapeutic anticoagulation complicated. No national Canadian guidelines on the management of established cancer-associated thrombosis have been published. We therefore aimed to develop a consensus-based, evidence-informed guideline on the topic. PubMed was searched for clinical trials and meta-analyses published between 2002 and 2013. Reference lists of key articles were hand-searched for additional publications. Content experts from across Canada were assembled to review the evidence and make recommendations. Low molecular weight heparin is the treatment of choice for cancer patients with established vte. Direct oral anticoagulants are not recommended for the treatment of vte at this time. Specific clinical scenarios, including the presence of an indwelling venous catheter, renal insufficiency, and thrombocytopenia, warrant modifications in the therapeutic administration of anticoagulation therapy. Patients with recurrent vte should receive extended (>3 months) anticoagulant therapy. Incidental vte should generally be treated in the same manner as symptomatic vte. There is no evidence to support the monitoring of anti-factor Xa levels in clinically stable cancer patients receiving prophylactic anticoagulation; however, levels of anti-factor Xa could be checked at baseline and periodically thereafter in patients with renal insufficiency. Follow-up and education about the signs and symptoms of vte are important components of ongoing patient care.
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- J C Easaw
- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea-Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea-Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea-Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Manitoba: Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg (Czaykowski)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- British Columbia: Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver (Lim); BC Provincial Renal Agency and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria (Martinusen)
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- Nova Scotia: Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax (MacNeil); Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and Capital District Health Authority, Halifax (Shivakumar)
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- British Columbia: Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver (Lim); BC Provincial Renal Agency and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria (Martinusen)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea-Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Saskatchewan: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (Moodley)
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- Nova Scotia: Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax (MacNeil); Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and Capital District Health Authority, Halifax (Shivakumar)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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Easaw JC, Shea-Budgell MA, Wu CMJ, Czaykowski PM, Kassis J, Kuehl B, Lim HJ, MacNeil M, Martinusen D, McFarlane PA, Meek E, Moodley O, Shivakumar S, Tagalakis V, Welch S, Kavan P. Canadian consensus recommendations on the management of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. Part 1: prophylaxis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 22:133-43. [PMID: 25908912 DOI: 10.3747/co.22.2586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Patients with cancer are at increased risk of venous thromboembolism (vte). Anticoagulation therapy has been shown to prevent vte; however, unique clinical circumstances in patients with cancer can often complicate the decisions surrounding the administration of prophylactic anticoagulation. No national Canadian guidelines on the prevention of cancer-associated thrombosis have been published. We therefore aimed to develop a consensus-based, evidence-informed guideline on the topic. PubMed was searched for clinical trials and meta-analyses published between 2002 and 2013. Reference lists of key articles were hand-searched for additional publications. Content experts from across Canada were assembled to review the evidence and make recommendations. Low molecular weight heparin can be used prophylactically in cancer patients at high risk of developing vte. Direct oral anticoagulants are not recommended for vte prophylaxis at this time. Specific clinical scenarios, including renal insufficiency, thrombocytopenia, liver disease, and obesity can warrant modifications in the administration of prophylactic anticoagulant therapy. There is no evidence to support the monitoring of anti-factor Xa levels in clinically stable cancer patients receiving prophylactic anticoagulation; however, factor Xa levels could be checked at baseline and periodically in patients with renal insufficiency. The use of anticoagulation therapy to prolong survival in cancer patients without the presence of risk factors for vte is not recommended.
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- J C Easaw
- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea- Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea- Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea- Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Manitoba: Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Cancer Care Manitoba, Winnipeg (Czaykowski)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- British Columbia: Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver (Lim); BC Provincial Renal Agency and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria (Martinusen)
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- Nova Scotia: Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax (MacNeil); Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and Capital District Health Authority, Halifax (Shivakumar)
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- British Columbia: Department of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver (Lim); BC Provincial Renal Agency and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia and Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria (Martinusen)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- Alberta: Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, Calgary (Easaw, Shea- Budgell); Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Shea-Budgell); Division of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton (Wu); Guideline Utilization Resource Unit, CancerControl Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary (Meek)
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- Saskatchewan: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon (Moodley)
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- Nova Scotia: Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax (MacNeil); Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University and Capital District Health Authority, Halifax (Shivakumar)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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- Ontario: Scientific Insights Consulting Group, Mississauga (Kuehl); Department of Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital Division of Nephrology, University of Toronto, Toronto (McFarlane); Department of Oncology, Western University, London (Welch)
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- Quebec: Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Montreal (Kassis); Centre for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal (Tagalakis); Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Kavan)
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Goirigolzarri Artaza J, Gallego Delgado M, Jaimes Castellanos C, Cavero Gibanel M, Pastrana Ledesma M, Alonso Pulpon L, Gonzalez Mirelis J, Al Ansi RZ, Sokolovic S, Cerin G, Szychta W, Popa BA, Botezatu D, Benea D, Manganiello S, Corlan A, Jabour A, Igual Munoz B, Osaca Asensi J, Andres La Huerta A, Maceira Gonzalez A, Estornell Erill J, Cano Perez O, Sancho-Tello M, Alonso Fernandez P, Sepulveda Sanchez P, Montero Argudo A, Palombo C, Morizzo C, Baluci M, Kozakova M, Panajotu A, Karady J, Szeplaki G, Horvath T, Tarnoki D, Jermendy A, Geller L, Merkely B, Maurovich-Horvat P, Moustafa S, Mookadam F, Youssef M, Zuhairy H, Connelly M, Prieur T, Alvarez N, Ashikhmin Y, Drapkina O, Boutsikou M, Demerouti E, Leontiadis E, Petrou E, Karatasakis G, Kozakova M, Morizzo C, Bianchi V, Marchi B, Federico G, Palombo C, Chatzistamatiou E, Moustakas G, Memo G, Konstantinidis D, Mpampatzeva Vagena I, Manakos K, Traxanas K, Vergi N, Feretou A, Kallikazaros I, Goto M, Uejima T, Itatani K, Pedrizzetti G, Mada R, Daraban A, Duchenne J, Voigt J, Chiu DYY, Green D, Johnstone L, Sinha S, Kalra P, Abidin N, Sikora-Frac M, Zaborska B, Maciejewski P, Bednarz B, Budaj A, Nemes A, Sasi V, Gavaller H, Kalapos A, Domsik P, Katona A, Szucsborus T, Ungi T, Forster T, Ungi I, Pluchinotta F, Arcidiacono C, Saracino A, Carminati M, Bussadori C, Dahlslett T, Karlsen S, Grenne B, Sjoli B, Bendz B, Skulstad H, Smiseth O, Edvardsen T, Brunvand H, Vereckei A, Szelenyi Z, Szenasi G, Santoro C, Galderisi M, Niglio T, Santoro M, Stabile E, Rapacciuolo A, Spinelli L, De Simone G, Esposito G, Trimarco B, Hubert S, Jacquier A, Fromonot J, Resseguier C, Tessier A, Guieu R, Renard S, Haentjiens J, Lavoute C, Habib G, Menting ME, Koopman L, Mcghie J, Rebel B, Gnanam D, Helbing W, Van Den Bosch A, Roos-Hesselink J, Shiino K, Yamada A, Sugimoto K, Takada K, Takakuwa Y, Miyagi M, Iwase M, Ozaki Y, Hayashi T, Itatani K, Inuzuka R, Shindo T, Hirata Y, Shimizu N, Miyaji K, Henri C, Dulgheru R, Magne J, Kou S, Davin L, Nchimi A, Oury C, Pierard L, Lancellotti P, Kovalyova O, Honchar O, Tengku W, Ketaren A, Mingo Santos S, Monivas Palomero V, Restrepo Cordoba A, Rodriguez Gonzalez E, Goirigolzarri Artaza J, Sayago Silva I, Garcia Lunar I, Mitroi C, Cavero Gibanel M, Segovia Cubero J, Ryu S, Park J, Kim S, Choi J, Goh C, Byun Y, Choi J, Westholm C, Johnson J, Jernberg T, Winter R, Rio P, Moura Branco L, Galrinho A, Pinto Teixeira P, Viveiros Monteiro A, Portugal G, Pereira-Da-Silva T, Afonso Nogueira M, Abreu J, Cruz Ferreira R, Mazzone A, Botto N, Paradossi U, Chabane A, Francini M, Cerone E, Baroni M, Maffei S, Berti S, Ghattas A, Shantsila E, Griffiths H, Lip G, Galli E, Guirette Y, Daudin M, Auffret V, Mabo P, Donal E, Fabiani I, Conte L, Scatena C, Barletta V, Pratali S, De Martino A, Bortolotti U, Naccarato A, Di Bello V, Falanga G, Alati E, Di Giannuario G, Zito C, Cusma' Piccione M, Carerj S, Oreto G, Dattilo G, Alfieri O, La Canna G, Generati G, Bandera F, Pellegrino M, Alfonzetti E, Labate V, 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Piccinino C, Sola D, Pastore F, Marino P, Ranjbar S, Karvandi M, Hassantash S, Karvandi M, Ranjbar S, Tierens S, Remory I, Bala G, Gillis K, Hernot S, Droogmans S, Cosyns B, Lahoutte T, Tran N, Poelaert J, Al-Mallah M, Alsaileek A, Nour K, Celeng C, Horvath T, Kolossvary M, Karolyi M, Panajotu A, Kitslaar P, Merkely B, Maurovich Horvat P, Aguiar Rosa S, Ramos R, Marques H, Portugal G, Pereira Da Silva T, Rio P, Afonso Nogueira M, Viveiros Monteiro A, Figueiredo L, Cruz Ferreira R. 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Lim HJ, Kim GD, Jung EY, Seo HW, Joo ST, Jin SK, Yang HS. Effect of curing time on the physicochemical and sensory properties of beef jerky replaced salt with soy sauce, red pepper paste and soybean paste. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2014; 27:1174-80. [PMID: 25083112 PMCID: PMC4109874 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2013.13853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2013] [Revised: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 04/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
This study was done to investigate the quality properties of beef jerky with soy sauce, red pepper paste, and soybean paste replacing salt. Sliced beef samples were cured in salt (control), soy sauce, red pepper paste, and soybean paste for 24 or 48 h and then dried at 70°C for 8 h. Treatments showed higher final moisture content and lower Na(+) concentration than the control after drying for 8 h. The lightness and shear force values were lower in all treatment samples than in the control during 48 h of curing time. In particular, lower lipid oxidation was found in the jerky cured with red pepper paste than in the control. Sensory evaluation showed that color, flavor, and tenderness of jerky samples were improved by replacing salt with soy sauce, red pepper paste and soybean paste, and higher likeability scores of the beef jerky were obtained among those treatments after 48 h of curing time.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungnam University, Changwon 631-701,
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- Department of Animal Resources Technology, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology, Jinju 660-758,
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- Corresponding Author: H. S. Yang. Tel: +82-55-772-1948, Fax: +82-55-772-1949, E-mail:
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Peixoto RD, Cheung WY, Lim HJ. Perioperative chemotherapy for gastroesophageal cancer in British Columbia: a multicentre experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 21:77-83. [PMID: 24764696 DOI: 10.3747/co.21.1788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2006, perioperative epirubicin, cisplatin, and 5-fluorouracil (ecf), compared with surgery alone, demonstrated a significant survival benefit in resectable gastroesophageal cancers. We report the results of our experience with that protocol. METHODS The BC Cancer Agency (bcca) is a multicentre institution that treats most oncology patients for the province. Characteristics of the 83 bcca patients with localized gastric, gastroesophageal junction, or lower esophageal cancer who initiated perioperative chemotherapy either ecf or epirubicin, cisplatin, and capecitabine (ecx) from 2008 to 2011 were abstracted to an anonymous database and analyzed. RESULTS Of the 83 patients in the cohort [66 men; median age: 62 years (range: 37-79 years)], 87.9% completed 3 cycles of perioperative chemotherapy, and 93.9% (n = 78) underwent an attempt at surgery (2 patients died of chemotherapy toxicities, 1 refused surgery, and 2 developed disease progression before surgery). In 11 of the surgeries (14.1%), tumours could not be resected because of unresectability (n = 1), liver metastasis (n = 1), and peritoneal carcinomatosis (n = 9). One patient died of surgical complications. The 6 patients (7.2%) who achieved a pathologic complete response are all alive and recurrence-free. Of 46 patients (55.4%) who subsequently began postoperative chemotherapy, 44.5% completed 3 cycles. Estimated median survival was 40.3 months. Weight loss was the only significant prognostic factor for worse overall survival. CONCLUSIONS Our multicentre experience confirmed the feasibility of the magic protocol in a real-world scenario and showed that ecx is also an adequate regimen in the perioperative setting. Weight loss was the only significant prognostic factor for worse overall survival. All patients who achieved a pathologic complete response are recurrence-free after a median follow-up of 40.3 months.
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC
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Lee IH, Sohn M, Lim HJ, Yoon S, Oh H, Shin S, Shin JH, Oh SH, Kim J, Lee DK, Noh DY, Bae DS, Seong JK, Bae YS. Ahnak functions as a tumor suppressor via modulation of TGFβ/Smad signaling pathway. Oncogene 2014; 33:4675-84. [PMID: 24662814 PMCID: PMC4180639 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2014.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Revised: 12/15/2013] [Accepted: 12/24/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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We provide detailed mechanisms of Ahnak-mediated potentiation of transforming growth factor β (TGFβ) signaling, which leads to a negative regulation of cell growth. We show that Smad3 interacts with Ahnak through MH2 domain and that Ahnak stimulates Smad3 localization into nucleus leading to potentiating TGFβ-induced transcriptional activity of R-Smad. Moreover, overexpression of Ahnak resulted in growth retardation and cell cycle arrest through downregulation of c-Myc and cyclin D1/D2. We describe results from analyses of Ahnak−/− mouse model expressing middle T antigen in a mammary gland-specific manner (MMTVTg/+Ahnak−/−), which showed significantly progressed hyperplasia of mammary glands compared with MMTVTg/+Ahnak+/+. Finally, we screened multiple human breast cancer tissues and showed that the expression of Ahnak in cancer tissues is lower than that in control tissues by 50%. Taken together, these data indicate that Ahnak mediates a negative regulation of cell growth and acts as novel tumor suppressor through potentiation of TGFβ signaling.
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology and Genomics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samsung Hospital, SungKyunKwan University, Seoul, Korea
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- Laboratory of Developmental Biology and Genomics, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Life Sciences and GT5 program, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea
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Yao Y, Yang F, Chu J, Siame G, Lim HJ, Jin X, Ding G, Sun Y, Wang G, Yu Y, Wang N. Associations between drug use and risk behaviours for HIV and sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers in Yunnan, China. Int J STD AIDS 2013; 23:698-703. [PMID: 23104743 DOI: 10.1258/ijsa.2012.011346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This is a cross-sectional study of 399 subjects conducted to explore the association between drug use and risk behaviour for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female sex workers (FSWs), and also to study the prevalence of HIV/STIs among drug-using FSWs (DUFSWs) and non-DUFSWs in Yunnan province of China. Demographic information, mobility, sexual and drug-using behaviours were collected and subjects were tested for HIV/STIs. Mean age was 27 years (SD = ±7.8) and 94 (23.6%) tested positive for recent opiate use. Compared with non-DUFSWs, DUFSWs had a significantly higher prevalence of HIV (38% versus 4%, P ≤ 0.001), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2; 92% versus 60%, P ≤ 0.001) and STIs (95.7% versus 69.2%, P ≤ 0.001). DUFSWs had a significantly longer duration of commercial sex work compared with non-DUFSWs (median 5 versus 1 years, P ≤ 0.001), and had at least two clients in the last working day. DUFSWs were also more likely to work in low-end commercial sex venues and frequented a greater number of work locations than non-DUFSWs. Compared with non-DUFSWs, DUFSWs were more likely to exhibit riskier sexual behaviours and greater workplace mobility. Interventions targeting drug-related behavioural changes are needed urgently in this population in order to reduce rates of HIV and STIs.
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- Y Yao
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin Province 130021, China
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Kim YH, Yoon SZ, Lim HJ, Yoon SM. Prophylactic use of midazolam or propofol at the end of surgery may reduce the incidence of emergence agitation after sevoflurane anaesthesia. Anaesth Intensive Care 2011; 39:904-8. [PMID: 21970137 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x1103900516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Sevoflurane is associated with a high incidence of emergence agitation in children. Midazolam and propofol have been examined with the aim of reducing emergence agitation after sevoflurane anaesthesia. However the effect of both drugs on emergence agitation is still controversial. Therefore we designed this study to measure the effect of midazolam or propofol at the end of surgery on emergence agitation during the recovery period. One hundred and one children, aged one to 13 years, undergoing strabismus surgery were enrolled in this randomised double-blind study. Anaesthesia was induced and maintained with sevoflurane in N2O/O2. Children were randomly assigned to receive midazolam 0.05 mg/kg (group M, n = 35), propofol 1 mg/kg (group P, n = 31) or saline (group S, n = 35). A four-point scale was used to evaluate recovery characteristics upon awakening and during the first hour after emergence from anaesthesia. The incidence of emergence agitation in group M was 42.9% (15/35), in group P 48.4% (15/31) and in group S 74.3% (26/35). The incidence of emergence agitation in groups M and P was significantly less than in group S. The emergence time was prolonged for patients in groups M and P compared to group S. There was no significant difference in the incidence of emergence agitation or in emergence times between the groups P and M. We conclude that propofol or midazolam administration before the end of surgery may be effective in reducing the incidence of emergence agitation in children undergoing strabismus surgery under sevoflurane anaesthesia.
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- Y H Kim
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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Taylor-Gjevre RM, Gjevre JA, Nair B, Skomro R, Lim HJ. Components of sleep quality and sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Musculoskeletal Care 2011; 9:152-159. [PMID: 21648047 DOI: 10.1002/msc.208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [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] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Poor sleep is increasingly recognized as contributing to a decreased quality of life, increased morbidity/mortality and heightened pain perception. The purpose of the present study was to assess components of sleep quality and self-identified contributors to sleep fragmentation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) patient populations. METHODS Consecutive RA and OA clinic patients were invited to participate in a self-administered questionnaire study which included the validated multi-domain Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), visual analogue scales for pain, fatigue, global functioning, modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (mHAQ), stress scores, the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) score, the 36-item short form (SF-36) quality of life measure, the Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Index (RADAI), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), Berlin score for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) risk and the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) diagnostic criteria. RESULTS The study population included 145 RA and 78 OA patients. PSQI global scores were >5 in 62% of RA and 67% of OA patients. Multivariate analysis identified global functioning and the CES-D to be independent predictors for higher global PSQI scores in RA patients, whereas in OA patients predictors were the mHAQ and SF-36 mental component summary. Abnormalities in subjective sleep assessment, sleep latency, sleep duration, sleep efficiency, daytime dysfunction and increased sleep-aid medication use were observed in both populations. The most common abnormality reported by both RA and OA patients was increased sleep fragmentation. The most frequent self-identified cause for sleep disturbance was 'need to use the washroom' by 51% of RA and 49% of OA patients, and, second most common, 'pain' was identified as a cause for awakening by 33% of RA and 45% of OA patients. CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of abnormal sleep quality in both RA and OA patient populations was observed. The most common abnormality was sleep fragmentation, with an increased sleep disturbance score. 'Need to use the washroom' and 'pain' were the most common self-identified reasons for awakening from sleep. A review of sleep hygiene, optimization of urological status, and rheumatological disease symptomatic control may prove beneficial in terms of sleep health.
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- R M Taylor-Gjevre
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Lim HJ, Aubin F, Zhou C, Kollmannsberger CK, Woods R, Carter B, Huntsman D, Gill S. Incidence and distribution of HER2-positive gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarinomas in British Columbia (BC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e14559] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Kim HR, Lim HJ, Kollmannsberger CK, Schellenberg D, Cheung WY. Surveillance strategies after curative therapy for esophageal (EC) and gastric cancer (GC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e14647] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Finn RS, Boer K, Lang I, Parikh RJ, Patel R, Schmidt M, Hagenstad CT, Lim HJ, Pinter T, Amadori D, Chan D, Dichmann R, Kim ST, Randolph S, Slamon DJ, Crown JP. A randomized phase II study of PD 0332991, cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor, in combination with letrozole for first-line treatment of patients with postmenopausal, estrogen receptor (ER)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.tps100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ho J, Woods R, Tai I, Kennecke HF, Lim HJ. Association of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) expression with KRAS/BRAF mutational status and survival outcomes in metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e14088] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Alipour S, Woods R, Lim HJ, Gill S, Kennecke HF, Speers C, Brown CJ, Cheung WY. Effect of body mass index (BMI) and body surface area (BSA) on outcomes in early-stage colon cancer (CC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.3615] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Schellenberg D, Kim HR, Cheung WY, Lim HJ. Comparison of perioperative MAGIC chemotherapy versus neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in the treatment of localized distal esophagus and GE junction adenocarinoma in British Columbia. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.e14509] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Eo J, Shin H, Kwon S, Song H, Murphy KM, Lim HJ. Complex ovarian defects lead to infertility in Etv5-/- female mice. Mol Hum Reprod 2011; 17:568-76. [DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gar021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Lim HJ, Woods R, Johal BS. Role of trimodality therapy versus dual-modality in T3N0 rectal cancer patients. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.597] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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597 Background: Adjuvant radiation (R) and chemotherapy (C) is generally recommended for patients (pts) with pT3N0 rectal cancer, although there is no data to support the use of adjuvant chemotherapy. This study examines the whether there is benefit with trimodality therapy vs. dual modality in this population. Methods: The BCCA Colorectal Cancer Outcomes Unit database was used to identify referred pts with pT3N0 rectal carcinoma diagnosed between 2000-2004. The data from this cohort has been previously reported (Johal et al. ASCO Annual Meeting 2007) During this period, “short course” R (25Gy/5, surgery within 10 days) was recommended for resectable cT3 tumors followed by 6 months of C. If not treated pre-operatively (pre-op), guidelines specified post-op “long course” (45Gy/25) R and C. Three treatment groups were identified: Surgery alone (S), S and R (SR), and S, R and C (SRC). Eligible pts had complete surgical resection with or without total mesorectal Excision (TME). Pts treated with “downstaging” pre-op long course R, with S and C only (13 pts) or with R2 resection were excluded. Locoregional Recurrence (LR) and Distant Recurrence (DR) rates determined. Reasons for non-treatment were determined by chart review. Due to the heterogeneity between the groups, a univariate and multivariate analysis was performed. Results: The patient characteristics have been previously reported. 5-yr LR was similar between SR and SRC (3.84 %vs. 6.34% p=0.474). 5-yr DR were 24.81% (SR), and 17.56% (SRC) p=0.0354 and 5 yr OS 68.4% (SR), and 86% (SRC) p=.0002. On multivariate analysis, chemotherapy did impact on OS with a HR of 0.532, p=0.0462. Conclusions: Treatment of pT3N0 rectal cancer was variable in clinical practice despite established guidelines. There was significant heterogeneity with respect to comorbid medical conditions between groups receiving SR and SRC which limits comparability between groups. However, those patients who received tri-modality therapy experienced less distant relapse and an increase in overall survival. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- H. J. Lim
- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Surrey, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Surrey, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Surrey, BC, Canada
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Ho J, Woods R, Kennecke HF, Tai I, Lim HJ. Evaluation of the association of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) expression with KRAS and BRAF mutational status or survival outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.452] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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452 Background: MMP-1 and MMP-2 proteins are felt to be involved in tumor growth, invasion and metastasis and may be regulated by the KRAS pathway. Methods: A tissue microarray was constructed from archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded primary tumor tissue samples of 96 patients with metastatic CRC. MMP-1 and MMP-2 expression was measured semiquantitatively by immunohistochemistry and graded 0 to 2. Mutation analysis was done for KRAS in codons 12 and 13, and patients without KRAS mutations were tested for BRAF V600E mutation. Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test and Cox-proportionate hazard ratios were used for statistical analysis. Results: 96 patients had samples available for analysis (median age at diagnosis 60, 57% male, 46% stage IV at diagnosis, 33/93 (35%) KRAS mutated, 7/51 (14%) BRAF mutated, 22% received anti-EGFR therapy). No significant association was identified between MMP-1 and KRAS (p=0.88) or BRAF (p=0.54), or between MMP-2 and KRAS (p=0.08) or BRAF (p=0.41). Neither overall survival nor survival from diagnosis of metastatic disease were affected by MMP-1 or MMP-2 expression. Conclusions: MMP-1 and MMP-2 expression is not associated with KRAS or BRAF mutational status and is not a prognostic factor in our cohort of CRC patients. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- J. Ho
- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency Research Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Lim HJ, Aubin F, Kollmannsberger CK, Huntsman D, Carter B, Zhou C, Woods R, Gill S. Incidence and distribution of HER2-positive gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarinomas in British Columbia (BC). J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.4_suppl.91] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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91 Background: HER2-positive rates have been reported as 20% of GC and 34% in GEJ adenocarcinoma in a recent global phase III trial with trastuzumab and chemotherapy. This study examines the incidence and distribution HER2-positive GC and GEJ adenocarcinomas in the province of BC. Methods: Formalin fixed embedded tissue from patients (pts) with resected gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma from 2004-2007 were identified retrospectively through the BC Cancer Agency registry and prospectively for pts with a new diagnosis of advanced disease. Biopsies and resection samples were analyzed via previously validated methods IHC (Ventana 4B5 antibody), FISH (Eurovision probes) and SISH (Ventana probes). IHC scores of 3 were considered positive, 2 were cequivocal and 0 or 1 were negative. A 10% cut-off was used to determine positive samples. Equivocal staining was considered positive via FISH or SISH. A ratio of > 2.0 was considered amplified for FISH and SISH. P values were calculated using a logistic regression model with HER2 positive as the endpoint. Results: Of the 87 samples, 64 (74%) were gastric and 23 (26%) GEJ. Overall, HER2 was positive 20% (IHC), 18% (FISH) and 18% (SISH). 13% of cases tested IHC 3+ while 24% tested IHC 2+. In equivocal IHC 2+ cases, 7% were considered positive by FISH. Positivity rates were higher for GEJ (26%, 22% and 17%) vs. gastric (8%, 11% and 9%) via IHC (p = 0.02), but did not significantly differ by FISH (p = 0.19), or SISH (p = 0.30) respectively. The majority of positive cases were intestinal type vs. other (diffuse type or mixed) 25% vs. 0% IHC p = 0.0002, 25% vs. 3% FISH p = 0.001, 20% vs. 3% SISH p = 0.006. The positivity rates were similar with biopsy vs resection specimens (12% vs. 16% IHC p = 0.64, 12% vs. 21% FISH p = 0.30, 12% vs. 10%, SISH p = 0.88). Conclusions: The rates of HER2-positive disease in a Western population based study were similar to the ToGA study. HER 2 positivity was associated with cancers arising in the GEJ and of intestinal type. The frequency of positivity was similar for testing by biopsy versus resection specimens. This study is ongoing and updated results will be reported. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- H. J. Lim
- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada; Vancouver Cancer Center, British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Kwon S, Shin H, Lim HJ. Dynamic interaction of formin proteins and cytoskeleton in mouse oocytes during meiotic maturation. Mol Hum Reprod 2010; 17:317-27. [DOI: 10.1093/molehr/gaq088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Shan W, Kollmannsberger CK, Wilson D, Briede A, Blanke CD, Lim HJ. The utility of PET/CT in the treatment management of gastroesophageal cancer (GEC): Impact on staging and treatment decisions. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.4138] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Park JY, Shin HW, Jeon SK, Choi SU, Kim WY, Lee HW, Lim HJ, Yoon SM, Chang SH. A Comparison of Consumption and Recovery Profiles According to Anaesthetic Circuit Mode using a New Multifunctional Closed-Circuit Anaesthesia System during Desflurane Anaesthesia: A Clinical Study. J Int Med Res 2010; 38:160-8. [DOI: 10.1177/147323001003800118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This clinical study compared induction time, consumed anaesthetic dose, and haemodynamic and recovery profiles when using a new type of multifunctional anaesthesia machine (Zeus®) in semi-closed or closed circuit modes. Sixty female patients undergoing gynaecological surgery were randomly assigned to three groups and received desflurane anaesthesia through a semi-closed circuit (SCC) at fresh gas flow rates of 4 l/min (SCC 4 l/min) or 2 l/min (SCC 2 l/min), or through a closed circuit (CC). Anaesthesia was maintained at the minimum alveolar concentration for blocking the adrenergic response to painful stimulus (MACBAR) (4.6% end-tidal desflurane) during each operation. The time required to reach MACBAR was significantly shorter and the dose of desflurane was significantly smaller in the CC group compared with the other groups. There were no differences in haemodynamic and recovery profiles between the groups. It is concluded that the CC mode allowed a faster and more reliable induction, lower anaesthetic consumption and stable haemodynamic and recovery profiles.
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- JY Park
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Renouf DJ, Lim HJ, Speers C, Villa D, Gill S, Blanke CD, O’Reilly SE, Kennecke H. Impact of bevacizumab (bev) on overall survival (OS) in patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC): A population-based study. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.4114] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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4114 Background: As of 2003, irinotecan or oxaliplatin in combination with fluorouracil was standard treatment for MCRC in British Columbia (BC). The addition of bev to chemotherapy (CT) was approved in BC in 2006. We compared OS between referred pts diagnosed with MCRC in 2003/2004 (pre-bev era) and 2006 (bev era). Methods: All pts diagnosed with MCRC in 2003/04 and 2006, and referred to the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) were included. The BCCA is a cancer network with centers throughout BC, ≈60% of MCRC pts in BC are referred to the BCCA. Systemic therapy (ST) is centrally funded and treatment data was obtained from the pharmacy database. The primary endpoint was OS of all pts within each cohort. Secondary endpoints were OS in pts treated with ST, and in those not treated. Kaplan Meier method was used for survival analysis. Subgroup analysis based on age was performed. Results: 1417 pts were included: 969 from 2003/04, and 448 from 2006. Median age at diagnosis of MCRC was 68y in 2003/04 and 69y in 2006. Median follow up time was 47.3 and 21.4 mos respectively. Between 2003/04 and 2006 the proportion of pts treated with ST for MCRC increased from 61.1% to 67.6% (p= 0.02). Proportion of pts who received irinotecan, oxaliplatin and fluorouracil did not change (24.7% to 23.7%, p=0.68). Proportion of pts who received bev increased (5.9% to 30.6%, p<0.001). Median OS significantly improved for the entire cohort (13.8 to 17.3 mos, p<0.001). Median OS for pts who received ST for MCRC improved (18.6 to 23.6 mos, p=0.001). Median OS for pts who did not receive ST did not change (6.1 to 5.9 mos, p=0.65). Of pts who received ST, the proportion who received bev increased in pts <70 (12.7% to 58%, p<0.001) and in pts ≥70 (3.6% to 22.7%, p<0.001). Median OS for pts <70 who received ST for MCRC improved (20.3 to 26.5 mos, p = 0.002). Median OS for pts ≥70 who received ST for MCRC improved (16.5 to 19.9 mos), but this was not significant (p=0.16). Conclusions: In this population based study, median OS for MCRC significantly increased between 2003/04 and 2006. The improvement in survival appears to be limited to pts treated with ST for metastatic disease. The main difference in ST has been the addition of bev. On a population basis, the addition of bev to CT is associated with a significant improvement in OS in MCRC. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- D. J. Renouf
- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Yoon SZ, Lee SI, Lee HW, Lim HJ, Yoon SM, Chang SH. The effect of increasing operating room capacity on day-of-surgery cancellation. Anaesth Intensive Care 2009; 37:261-6. [PMID: 19400490 DOI: 10.1177/0310057x0903700203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Several studies have been conducted to evaluate the utilisation of the operating room, a fixed resource, in terms of conditions that prevent day-of-surgery cancellation due to deficient operative capacity. In this study, we surveyed the causes and overall rates of elective surgery cancellation and then compared the number of cancellations that occurred before and after the installation of additional operating rooms. We surveyed all patients undergoing elective surgery for 100 days prior to and after the installation of additional operating rooms. The causes for cancellations were divided into six categories: departmental issues, abnormal laboratory results, patient denial, inadequate preparation, over-booking and other issues. The departmental causes were further divided into four categories: ward overflow, scheduling date errors, unavailable surgeons and other issues. The number of overall cancelled cases and scheduled cases increased following the increase in operating room capacity, although this increase was not statistically significant. However; the cancellation ratio rose significantly after the operating room capacity was increased. The primary reasons for cancellation prior to the increase in operating room capacity were departmental issues, over-booking and abnormal laboratory data, in that order. After the operating room capacity was increased, the primary reasons for cancellation were departmental issues, abnormal laboratory data and over-booking, in that order Taken together the results of this study indicate that increased operating room capacity can prevent cancellation due to over-booking. However; the numbers of cancellations due to ward overflow exceeded the numbers of cancellations that occurred as a result of over-booking. In conclusion, increasing the operating room capacity is not an appropriate option for preventing the cancellation of operations.
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- S-Z Yoon
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
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Chung EJ, Yoo S, Lim HJ, Byeon SH, Lee JH, Koh HJ. Inhibition of choroidal neovascularisation in mice by systemic administration of the multikinase inhibitor, sorafenib. Br J Ophthalmol 2008; 93:958-63. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2008.149187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Han K, Lee JE, Kwon SJ, Park SY, Shim SH, Kim H, Moon JH, Suh CS, Lim HJ. Human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells are a potential source for uterine stem cell therapy. Cell Prolif 2008; 41:709-25. [PMID: 18823496 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2184.2008.00553.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Human amnion is an easy-to-obtain novel source of human mesenchymal stem cells, which poses little or no ethical dilemmas. We have previously shown that human amnion-derived mesenchymal (HAM) cells exhibit certain mesenchymal stem cell-like characteristics with respect to expression of stem cell markers and differentiation potentials. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, we further characterized HAM cells' potential for in vivo therapeutic application. RESULTS Flow cytometric analyses of HAM cells show that they express several stem cell-related cell surface markers, including CD90, CD105, CD59, CD49d, CD44 and HLA-ABC, but not CD45, CD34, CD31, CD106 or HLA-DR. HAM cells at the 10th passage showed normal karyotype. More interestingly, the AbdB-like HOXA genes HOXA9, HOXA10 and HOXA11 that are expressed in the mesenchyme of the developing female reproductive tract and pregnant uteri are also expressed in HAM cells, suggesting similarities between these two mesenchymal cell types. Progesterone receptor is also highly expressed in HAM cells and expression of genes or proteins in HAM cells could be manipulated with the aid of lentivirus technology or cell-permeable peptides. To test potentials of HAM cells for in vivo application, we introduced enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP)-expressing HAM cells to mice by intrauterine infusion (into uteri) or by intravenous injection (into the circulation). Presence of EGFP-expressing cells within the uterine mesenchyme after intrauterine infusion or in lungs after intravenous injection was noted within 1-4 weeks. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, these results suggest that HAM cells are a potential source of mesenchymal stem cells with therapeutic potential.
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- K Han
- Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Research Center for Drugs, Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
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Lim HJ, Gill S, Hay J, Savage KJ. A comparison of capecitabine versus infusional 5-FU used concurrently with preoperative radiation for rectal cancer: A population-based study. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.15035] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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Marcoux JE, Rosin M, McNair E, Smith G, Lim HJ, Mycyk T. A comparison of intra-operative cell-saving strategies upon immediate post-operative outcomes after CPB-assisted cardiac procedures. Perfusion 2008; 23:157-64. [DOI: 10.1177/0267659108096288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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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Cardiotomy suction has been associated with adverse outcomes under routine conditions in patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We hypothesized that the routine use of a cell saver (CS) in place of the cardiotomy sucker would have no negative impact on transfusion rate (TR), chest tube drainage (CTD), ventilation time (VT) or intensive care unit length of stay (ICULOS) while avoiding the detrimental effects of cardiotomy suction. Retrospective data were collected from 69 patients where a cell saver was not used (NCS). Prospective data were collected from 219 patients who were followed after the implementation of an intra-operative cell saver. No significant increase in transfusion rate, chest tube drainage or ventilation time was found between the NCS group and the CS group. However, post-operative hemoglobin concentrations were significantly higher in the CS group (0.0001) and the CS group spent significantly less time in the ICU (p=0.018).
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- JE Marcoux
- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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- Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Park JY, Park SJ, Choi SU, Shin HW, Lee HW, Lim HJ, Yoon SM, Chang SH. Target-controlled propofol infusion for sedation in patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. J Int Med Res 2008; 35:773-80. [PMID: 18034990 DOI: 10.1177/147323000703500605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The efficacy and safety of the routine use of target-controlled infusion of propofol for the sedation of patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy were assessed. The optimal level of sedation was also evaluated. A total of 250 patients were randomized into five groups according to sedation level determined by the Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (OAA/S) scale. As the level of sedation was increased, the overall pain and discomfort score decreased and the satisfaction rate tended to increase, although hypoxia meant that intervention occurred more frequently at higher sedation levels. Target-controlled infusion of propofol provided safe and effective sedation during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy, particularly if moderate sedation (OAA/S score of 3) was achieved. The effect-site concentration of propofol for this level of sedation was about 1.5 microg/ml.
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- J Y Park
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Lim HJ, Fitzgerald C, Gill S, Melosky B, Speers C, Barnett J, Kennecke H. Impact of irinotecan and oxaliplatin on overall survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (MCRC): A population- based study. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.4077] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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4077 Background: Over the past 10 years, chemotherapeutic options for MCRC has significantly expanded from 5-FU based therapy, to include irinotecan and oxaliplatin. The effect of the availability of these treatments on overall survival is evaluated among patients in 3 time cohorts referred to the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA). Methods: Patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed metastatic colorectal cancer referred to the BCCA in 1995/96, 2000 and 2003/04 were included. In 1995/96, 5-FU was the only palliative chemotherapy agent available at BCCA and irinotecan and oxaliplatin were available in 2000 and 2003, respectively. A one year period was used for the irinotecan cohort to minimize overlap between groups. Overall survival estimates were generated using the Kaplan Meier method. Survival was calculated from time of diagnosis of distant metastatic disease to either death or last contact date. Results: Cohorts were generally similar, however, a significantly higher proportion of patients received chemotherapy in more recent eras ( Table 1 ). Only 25% of patients received both irinotecan and oxaliplatin in 2003/4 and only 10 % received biologic therapies. An improvement in median survival of 3.6 months was observed. The improvement in the treated subgroup was 4.2 months. Outcomes of patients untreated with chemotherapy were unchanged between cohorts. Conclusions: In this population based study, the proportion of patients with MCRC treated with chemotherapy significantly increased between 1995/6 and 2000/2003/4. Patients treated with chemotherapy experienced a 4.2 month increase in median survival in 2003/4 compared to 1995/6. Survival improvements were only significant in the time period when all three effective chemotherapies (5FU, irinotecan and oxaliplatin) were available. As bevacizumab was not available until 2006, its survival impact in this population is not yet known. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- H. J. Lim
- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Shim SB, Lim HJ, Chae KR, Kim CK, Hwang DY, Jee SW, Lee SH, Sin JS, Leem YH, Lee SH, Cho JS, Lee HH, Choi SY, Kim YK. Tau overexpression in transgenic mice induces glycogen synthase kinase 3β and β-catenin phosphorylation. Neuroscience 2007; 146:730-40. [PMID: 17337327 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2007.01.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [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] [Received: 06/28/2006] [Revised: 01/22/2007] [Accepted: 01/22/2007] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The abnormal phosphorylations of tau, GSK3beta, and beta-catenin have been shown to perform a crucial function in the neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The primary objective of the current study was to determine the manner in which overexpressed htau23 interacts and regulates the behavior and phosphorylation characteristics of tau, GSK3beta, and beta-catenin. In order to accomplish this, transgenic mice expressing neuron-specific enolase (NSE)-controlled human wild-type tau (NSE/htau23) were created. Transgenic mice evidenced the following: (i) tendency toward memory impairments at later stages, (ii) dramatic overexpression of the tau transgene, coupled with increased tau phosphorylation and paired helical filaments (PHFs), (iii) high levels of GSK3beta phosphorylation with advanced age, resulting in increases in the phosphorylations of tau and beta-catenin, (iv) an inhibitory effect of lithium on the phosphorylations of tau, GSK3beta, and beta-catenin, but not in the non-transgenic littermate group. Therefore, the overexpression of NSE/htau23 in the brains of transgenic mice induces abnormal phosphorylations of tau, GSK3beta, and beta-catenin, which are ultimately linked to neuronal degeneration in cases of AD. These transgenic mice are expected to prove useful for the development of new drugs for the treatment of AD.
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- S B Shim
- Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, Korea FDA, National Institute of Toxicological Research, 5 Nokbun-dong Eunpyung-ku, Seoul 122-704, Korea
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Lim HJ, Lohrisch C, Kollmannsberger C, Gill S, Kennecke H, Shah A, Phillips N, Coldman A, Melosky B. Outcomes of patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma (MCRC) treated with first and second line chemotherapy at a multicenter cancer clinic. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.13529] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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13529 Background: In British Columbia (BC), FOLFIRI and FOLFOX were approved for the treatment of MCRC in 2002. The effect on survival of various treatment and patient related factors was determined for patients with MCRC treated with sequential doublet chemotherapy. Methods: Eligible patients received either FOLFOX or FOLFIRI first-line with a cross over to the alternative regimen for second-line therapy. Patient records were retrospectively reviewed for patient and disease characteristics, treatment, toxicity and survival. Analysis of survival was performed by the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: Between March 2002 and June 2004, 106 new patients met the criteria above. Sixty five patients were treated with a sequence of FOLFOX-FOLFIRI (Group A): 67% M, median age 57y, rectal 20%. Forty-one were treated with the sequence FOLFIRI-FOLFOX (Group B): 64% M, median age 58y, 27% rectal. Survival was statistically similar in both groups. Progression requiring second line chemotherapy within 4 weeks of a first line treatment was associated with inferior survival (13 months vs. 21 months (p<0.018). Grade 3 or 4 toxicity was experienced in 27.5% of the patients treated with FOLFOX and 22% of the patients treated with FOLFIRI. Conclusions: In the general population with MCRC, the median survival achieved with sequential doublet therapy is consistent with that reported in clinical trials. A superior sequence was not identified. The median number of first line chemotherapy cycles with FOLFOX and FOLFIRI was similar, reflecting the general clinical practice in BC to give 10 - 12 cycles of therapy followed by a planned break. Patients who required initiation of second line chemotherapy within 4 weeks of stopping the first line therapy experienced an inferior prognosis. Univariate and multivariate analysis showed no significance of sex, age, site (colon versus rectal), and ECOG status as predictive factors. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- H. J. Lim
- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada; British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Lim HJ, Koay CK, Lee LS. Postoperative coagulopathy after liver resection--implications for epidural analgesia. Anaesth Intensive Care 2006; 34:118-9. [PMID: 16494163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Liu EHC, Wong HK, Chia CP, Lim HJ, Chen ZY, Lee TL. Effects of isoflurane and propofol on cortical somatosensory evoked potentials during comparable depth of anaesthesia as guided by bispectral index. Br J Anaesth 2004; 94:193-7. [PMID: 15516356 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aei003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine if propofol caused less suppression of cortical somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEPs) during spine surgery compared with isoflurane during comparable depth of anaesthesia as guided by bispectral index (BIS) measurements. METHODS This was a randomized controlled trial of propofol and isoflurane involving 60 patients undergoing elective spine surgery. BIS monitoring was used to guide a consistent and comparable depth of anaesthesia, the index was maintained at between 40 and 50 during anaesthesia. The cortical SSEP P40-N50 peak-to-peak amplitude and latency time to the P40 peak were measured before induction of anaesthesia, after induction of anaesthesia, at the start of skin incision, at the start of pedicle screw insertion and at the start of rod insertion, by a neurophysiologist blinded to drug allocation. RESULTS Both propofol and isoflurane decreased SSEP amplitude and increased latency during the course of anaesthesia. After achieving a comparable depth of anaesthesia, the SSEP amplitude was significantly lower with isoflurane, 1.5 (1.0) vs 2.4 (1.4) muV (P=0.005). Latency was significantly longer with isoflurane, 39.5 (3.9) vs 37.3 (3.1) ms (P=0.024). Isoflurane was associated with greater variability of SSEP amplitude during the course of anaesthesia and surgery, coefficient of variation 35.4 (18.0) vs 21.2 (10.2)% (P=0.008). CONCLUSIONS Propofol anaesthesia caused less suppression of the cortical SSEP, with better preservation of SSEP amplitude, and less variability at an equivalent depth of anaesthesia.
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- E H C Liu
- Department of Anaesthesia, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074
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Lim HJ, Turpin BJ, Russell LM, Bates TS. Organic and elemental carbon measurements during ACE-Asia suggest a longer atmospheric lifetime for elemental carbon. Environ Sci Technol 2003; 37:3055-3061. [PMID: 12901650 DOI: 10.1021/es020988s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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During the ACE-Asia intensive field campaign (March 14-April 20, 2001), PM1.0 organic (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) concentrations were measured onboard the NOAA R/V Ronald H. Brown over the Northwest Pacific Ocean using a semi-continuous automated carbon analyzer downstream of a carbon-impregnated filter denuder. This OC and EC measurement achieved a mean time resolution of about 200 min over the Pacific Ocean, substantially lower than that achieved previously (24 h). The semi-continuous measurements, in which the adsorption artifact was substantially reduced using the denuder, showed good agreement with integrated artifact-corrected measurements made without a denuder. Mean particulate OC and EC concentrations were 0.21 and 0.09, 0.70 and 0.29, 1.00 and 0.27, and 2.43 and 0.66 microg of C m(-3) over the background Pacific Ocean, Asian-influenced Pacific Ocean, offshore of Japan, and Sea of Japan, respectively. On April 11, 90-min average OC and EC concentrations peaked at 4.0 and 1.3 microg of C m(-3), respectively, offshore of Korea over the Sea of Japan. The OC/EC ratio of 3.7 over the Sea of Japan and offshore of Japan was substantially higher than that of 2.5 over the Asian-influenced Pacific Ocean, even though backward air mass trajectories put the "Asian-influenced Pacific Ocean" sample downwind. The OC/EC ratio decreased with increasing time since the air mass encountered the source regions of China, Japan, and Korea. This suggests a longer atmospheric residence time for EC than for OC.
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- H J Lim
- Department of Environmental Sciences ENSR, Rutgers University, P.O. Box 231, 14 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901-8551, USA
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