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Young H, He Y, Joo B, Ferguson S, Demko A, Butterfield SK, Lowe J, Mjema NF, Sheth V, Whitehead L, Ruiz-Echevarria MJ, Wilhelm S. Toward the Scalable, Rapid, Reproducible, and Cost-Effective Synthesis of Personalized Nanomedicines at the Point of Care. Nano Lett 2024; 24:920-928. [PMID: 38207109 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Organic nanoparticles are used in nanomedicine, including for cancer treatment and some types of COVID-19 vaccines. Here, we demonstrate the scalable, rapid, reproducible, and cost-effective synthesis of three model organic nanoparticle formulations relevant to nanomedicine applications. We employed a custom-made, low-cost fluid mixer device constructed from a commercially available three-dimensional printer. We investigated how systematically changing aqueous and organic volumetric flow rate ratios determined liposome, polymer nanoparticle, and solid lipid nanoparticle sizes, size distributions, and payload encapsulation efficiencies. By manipulating inlet volumes, we synthesized organic nanoparticles with encapsulation efficiencies approaching 100% for RNA-based payloads. The synthesized organic nanoparticles were safe and effective at the cell culture level, as demonstrated by various assays. Such cost-effective synthesis approaches could potentially increase the accessibility to clinically relevant organic nanoparticle formulations for personalized nanomedicine applications at the point of care, especially in nonhospital and low-resource settings.
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- Hamilton Young
- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Department of Pathology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
- Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
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- Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
- Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Technology (IBEST), Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
- Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104, United States
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Smith V, Delaney H, Hunter A, Torgerson D, Treweek S, Gamble C, Mills N, Stanbury K, Dempsey E, Daly M, O'Shea J, Weatherup K, Deshpande S, Ryan MA, Lowe J, Black G, Devane D. The development and acceptability of an educational and training intervention for recruiters to neonatal trials: the TRAIN project. BMC Med Res Methodol 2023; 23:265. [PMID: 37951890 PMCID: PMC10638723 DOI: 10.1186/s12874-023-02086-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Suboptimal or slow recruitment affects 30-50% of trials. Education and training of trial recruiters has been identified as one strategy for potentially boosting recruitment to randomised controlled trials (hereafter referred to as trials). The Training tRial recruiters, An educational INtervention (TRAIN) project was established to develop and assess the acceptability of an education and training intervention for recruiters to neonatal trials. In this paper, we report the development and acceptability of TRAIN. METHODS TRAIN involved three sequential phases, with each phase contributing information to the subsequent phase(s). These phases were 1) evidence synthesis (systematic review of the effectiveness of training interventions and a content analysis of the format, content, and delivery of identified interventions), 2) intervention development using a Partnership (co-design/co-creation) approach, and 3) intervention acceptability assessments with recruiters to neonatal trials. RESULTS TRAIN, accompanied by a comprehensive intervention manual, has been designed for online or in-person delivery. TRAIN can be offered to recruiters before trial recruitment begins or as refresher sessions during a trial. The intervention consists of five core learning outcomes which are addressed across three core training units. These units are the trial protocol (Unit 1, 50 min, trial-specific), understanding randomisation (Unit 2, 5 min, trial-generic) and approaching and engaging with parents (Unit 3, 70 min, trial-generic). Eleven recruiters to neonatal trials registered to attend the acceptability assessment training workshops, although only four took part. All four positively valued the training Units and resources for increasing recruiter preparedness, knowledge, and confidence. More flexibility in how the training is facilitated, however, was noted (e.g., training divided across two workshops of shorter duration). Units 2 and 3 were considered beneficial to incorporate into Good Clinical Practice Training or as part of induction training for new staff joining neonatal units. CONCLUSION TRAIN offers a comprehensive co-produced training and education intervention for recruiters to neonatal trials. TRAIN was deemed acceptable, with minor modification, to neonatal trial recruiters. The small number of recruiters taking part in the acceptability assessment is a limitation. Scale-up of TRAIN with formal piloting and testing for effectiveness in a large cluster randomised trial is required.
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- V Smith
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
- Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- York Trials Unit, University of York, York, YO10 5DD, UK
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- Health Services Research Unit, Trial Forge, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- QuinteT, Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU), Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- INFANT Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Irish Neonatal Health Alliance, Public and Patient Involvement Contributor, Bray, Co-Wicklow, Ireland
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- Public and Patient Involvement Contributor, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
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- Public and Patient Involvement Contributor, Oxford, UK
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- INFANT Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Centre for Trials Research, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, UK
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- Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network (HRB-TMRN), University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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James S, Donaghue KC, Perry L, Lowe J, Colman PG, Craig ME. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes: Data from the Australasian Diabetes Data Network registry. Diabet Med 2023; 40:e15184. [PMID: 37467116 DOI: 10.1111/dme.15184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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AIM To determine low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) screening frequency and levels, and factors associated with elevated LDL-C, in Australasian youth with type 1 diabetes (T1D). METHODS Data were extracted from the Australasian Diabetes Data Network (ADDN), a prospective clinical quality registry, on all T1D healthcare visits attended by young people aged 16-25 years (with T1D duration of >1 year) between January 2011 and December 2020. The primary outcomes were elevated LDL-C > 2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) and threshold for treatment: >3.4 mmol/L (130 mg/dL), according to consensus guidelines. Multivariable Generalised Estimated Equations (GEE) were used to examine factors associated with elevated LDL-C across all visits. RESULTS A cohort of 6338 young people (52.6% men) were identified, of whom 1603 (25.3%) had ≥1 LDL-C measurement documented. At last measurement, mean age, age at T1D diagnosis and T1D duration were 18.3 ± 2.4, 8.8 ± 4.5 and 8.9 ± 4.8 years, respectively. LDL-C was elevated in 737 (46.0%) and at the treatment threshold in 250 (15.6%). In multivariable GEE elevated LDL-C continuously was associated with older age (OR = 0.07; 0.01-0.13, p = 0.02), female sex (OR = 0.31; 0.18-0.43; p < 0.001), higher HbA1c (OR = 0.04; 0.01-0.08; p = 0.01) and having an elevated BMI (OR = 0.17, 0.06-0.39, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS LDL-C screening and levels are suboptimal in this cohort, increasing future cardiovascular complication risk. There is an urgent need to understand how healthcare services can support improved screening and management of dyslipidaemia in this population.
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- S James
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Petrie, Queensland, Australia
- University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia
- Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
- Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Children's Hospital at Westmead, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
- University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia
- University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales, Australia
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Aslebagh R, Whitham D, Channaveerappa D, Lowe J, Pentecost BT, Arcaro KF, Darie CC. Proteomics analysis of human breast milk by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (2D-PAGE) coupled with mass spectrometry to assess breast cancer risk. Electrophoresis 2023; 44:1097-1113. [PMID: 36971330 PMCID: PMC10522790 DOI: 10.1002/elps.202300040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common cancers and one of the most common causes for cancer-related mortality. Discovery of protein biomarkers associated with cancer is considered important for early diagnosis and prediction of the cancer risk. Protein biomarkers could be investigated by large-scale protein investigation or proteomics, using mass spectrometry (MS)-based techniques. Our group applies MS-based proteomics to study the protein pattern in human breast milk from women with BC and controls and investigates the alterations and dysregulations of breast milk proteins in comparison pairs of BC versus control. These dysregulated proteins might be considered potential future biomarkers of BC. Identification of potential biomarkers in breast milk may benefit young women without BC, but who could collect the milk for future assessment of BC risk. Previously we identified several dysregulated proteins in different sets of human breast milk samples from BC patients and controls using gel-based protein separation coupled with MS. Here, we performed 2D-PAGE coupled with nano-liquid chromatography-tandem MS (nanoLC-MS/MS) in a small-scale study on a set of six human breast milk pairs (three BC samples vs. three controls) and we identified several dysregulated proteins that have potential roles in cancer progression and might be considered potential BC biomarkers in the future.
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- Roshanak Aslebagh
- Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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- Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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- Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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- Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
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- Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, USA
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Jobman E, Hagenmaier J, Meyer N, Harper LB, Taylor L, Lukasiewicz K, Thomson D, Lowe J, Terrell S. Cross-Section Observational Study to Assess Antimicrobial Resistance Prevalence among Bovine Respiratory Disease Bacterial Isolates from Commercial US Feedlots. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12020215. [PMID: 36830126 PMCID: PMC9952279 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12020215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat that jeopardizes efficacy of antibiotics in veterinary and human medicine. Antibiotics are commonly administered to target the bacterial component of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). The objectives of this study were to obtain a better understanding of antibiotic resistance in BRD-associated bacteria (Mannheimia haemolytica, Pasteurella multocida, and Histophilus somni), investigate the clinical significance of AMR by monitoring clinical outcomes, and determine if regional differences exist in AMR trends. Deep pharyngeal swabs were used to sample beef cattle at initial BRD diagnosis (n = 453) from US feedlots representing three geographic regions. Organisms were identified by bacterial culture and subjected to broth microdilution antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Bacterium prevalence include P. multocida (36.0%), M. haemolytica (32.7%), and H. somni (28.5%). Of the Histophilus isolates, 39.5% were resistant to at least one antimicrobial, compared to 11.7% and 8.8% Pasteurella and Mannheimia, respectively. Non-susceptibility across all organisms was 5.7 X more likely in animals that received metaphylaxis, than those that did not (p < 0.0001; OR 5.7; CI 2.6-12.5). During days on feed 21-40, non-susceptibility of Histophilus was 8.7 X more likely than Mannheimia (p = 0.0002; OR 8.7; CI 2.8 to 27.4) and 6 X more likely than Pasteurella (p = 0.0016; OR 6.0; CI 2.0-18.0).
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- Erin Jobman
- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001 Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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- Veterinary and Biomedical Research Center, 9027 Green Valley Dr., Manhattan, KS 66502, USA
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA, 3239 Satellite Blvd NW, Duluth, GA 30096, USA
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- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
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- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
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- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
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- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001 Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 61802, USA
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- Production Animal Consultation, P.O. Box 41, Scott City, KS 67748, USA
- Correspondence:
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Jittla P, Graham DM, Zhou C, Halliwell J, O'Reilly S, Aruketty S, Azizi A, Germetaki T, Lowe J, Little M, Punnett G, McMahon P, Benson L, Carter L, Krebs MG, Thistlethwaite FC, Darlington E, Yorke J, Cook N. EPIC: an evaluation of the psychological impact of early-phase clinical trials in cancer patients. ESMO Open 2022; 7:100550. [PMID: 35994790 PMCID: PMC9420347 DOI: 10.1016/j.esmoop.2022.100550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Anxiety and depression in patients with cancer is associated with decreased quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality. However, these are often overlooked and untreated. Early-phase clinical trials (EPCTs) recruit patients with advanced cancers who frequently lack future treatment options, which may lead to increased anxiety and depression. Despite this, EPCTs do not routinely consider psychological screening for patients. Patients and methods This prospective observational study explored levels of anxiety and depression alongside impact of trial participation in the context of EPCTs. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire were completed at the point of EPCT consent, the end of screening and at pre-specified time points thereafter. Results Sixty-four patients (median age 56 years; median Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 1) were recruited. At consent, 57 patients returned questionnaires; 39% reported clinically relevant levels of anxiety whilst 18% reported clinically relevant levels of depression. Sixty-three percent of patients experiencing psychological distress had never previously reported this. Males were more likely to be depressed (P = 0.037) and females were more likely to be anxious (P = 0.011). Changes in anxiety or depression were observed after trial enrolment on an individual level, but not significant on a population level. Conclusions Patients on EPCTs are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression but may not seek relevant support. Sites offering EPCTs should consider including psychological screening to encourage a more holistic approach to cancer care and consider the sex of individuals when tailoring psychological support to meet specific needs. Early-phase cancer trial patients have an increased risk of anxiety and depression. Patients at risk were not seeking support for anxiety and depression. Male patients were more likely to be depressed; female patients were more likely to be anxious. This work highlights the need to screen for psychological symptoms in patients entering early-phase trials.
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- P Jittla
- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- CRUK Manchester Institute Cancer Biomarker Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Christie Patient Centred Research, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Medical Oncology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK
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- Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Christie Patient Centred Research, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Experimental Cancer Medicine Team, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK; Division of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
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Yan X, Shang P, Yim-im W, Sun Y, Zhang J, Firth AE, Lowe J, Fang Y. Molecular characterization of emerging variants of PRRSV in the United States: new features of the -2/-1 programmed ribosomal frameshifting signal in the nsp2 region. Virology 2022; 573:39-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.virol.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Zeun P, Scahill RI, Osborne-Crowley K, Johnson EB, Gregory S, Parker C, Lowe J, Sampaio C, Zhang H. Biological and clinical manifestations of Huntington’s disease in gene carriers very far from predicted onset. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2022. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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IntroductionCrucial to the future success of treatments in Huntington’s disease is identifying a timepoint where there is a measurable biomarker of early neurodegeneration without detectable changes in clinical function. By performing deep phenotyping in premanifest gene carriers (preHD) further from predicted onset than previously studied, we aimed to identify this timepoint and the best measures for efficacy endpoints in future therapeutic trials.MethodsWe recruited 64 young adult preHD, approximately 24 years from predicted clinical onset, and 67 matched controls. All participants underwent detailed cognitive and neuropsychiatric assessments, multi-modal imaging and collection of blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).ResultsWe found no significant evidence of cognitive or psychiatric impairment in preHD (minimum q>0.22). The PreHD cohort had smaller putamen volumes (q=0.03), but this was not related to predicted years to onset. There were no group differences in other brain imaging measures (q>0.16). CSF and plasma neurofilament light (NfL) (q<0.0001 and q=0.01) and YKL-40 (q=0.03) were elevated in preHD.ConclusionWith normal brain function but with sensitive measures of neurodegeneration starting to rise, this stage of preHD may represent an optimal time to initiate future disease-modifying prevention treatments. CSF NfL appears more sensitive at this time than plasma NfL to monitor treatment response.p.d.zeun@gmail.com
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Blair B, Lowe J. The Application of an Augmented Gravity Model to Measure the Effects of a Regionalization of Potential Risk Distribution of the US Cull Sow Market. Vet Sci 2022; 9:vetsci9050215. [PMID: 35622743 PMCID: PMC9146032 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9050215] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
The continuous threat of foreign animal disease (FAD) is real and present for the U.S. swine industry. Because of this, the industry has developed plans to ensure business continuity during a FAD outbreak. A core aspect of these plans is regional standstill orders of swine movements to prevent disease spread following a FAD introduction. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of information about the impact of such practices on animal movements throughout the remaining swine marketing channel. This study utilizes a simplified gravity model, to understand the effects of standstill orders on individual states. The effect of each closure on the established trade patterns is determined by monitoring changes in a PPML regression coefficients of the model. Model validation compared the predicted impact of the closure of a terminal processing facility against a real-life closure dataset collected during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The analysis determined that both the population size and location of the closure affected the observed trade patterns. These findings suggest that using a regional stop movement order may complicate disease introduction preparation as each policy comes with its own potential outcome, shifting the geospatial distribution of area risk posed by these cull populations.
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- Benjamin Blair
- Department of Pathobiology, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, IL 61802, USA;
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- Department of Pathobiology, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, IL 61802, USA;
- Lowe Consulting, Champaign, IL 61853, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-(217)-333-6720
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Objective: Collect and describe data regarding sow movements within the US cull sow marketing network, and what implications those movements may have on disease introduction and dissemination within the United States. Materials and methods: Premise identification tags (PITs) were collected with the help of the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Veterinary Services Brucellosis Laboratory. Collection occurred for a total of 6 months. From each PIT the management/sow identification (ID), premises ID, state, facility, and slaughter date were recorded. Participating production systems identified the cull dates of individual sows from their system. Results: A total of 17,493 PITs were collected. This study collected PITs from 32 states and 1211 unique premises IDs. Facilities received sows from a median (IQR) of 9.5 (12.5) states and 71 (79.25) unique premises each week. Sows traveled a median (IQR) distance of 472.7 (453.6) km with a maximum of 2812.8 km. A single premises delivered sows to 1, 2, or 3 or more slaughter facilities 59.7%, 33.4%, and 6.9%, respectively. Removal date from the farm of origin was available for 2886 (16.5%) individual sows. Of these, 66.1% were in the market channel for ≤ 3 days, 25% for 4 to 5 days, and 8.9% for > 5 days. Implications: These results suggest that the cull sow marketing channel provides an independent, but interconnected swine population that can maintain, expand, and transmit pathogens to the US swine herd. Control and elimination plans for novel, transboundary, and foreign animal diseases should include this population.
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Sharma J, Arora RS, Trehan A, Bakhshi S, Hazarika M, Verma N, Malhotra P, Tripathi R, Majhi I, Lowe J, William J, Bagai P, Guilmoto C, Arora R. Diagnosis interval is the largest contributor to time to diagnosis and treatment for childhood cancer patients in India results of the InPOG-ACC-16-02 study. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.phoj.2022.10.246] [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: 11/27/2022] Open
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Lowe J, Taylor S, Wilson H, Rahme J, Fuller J. External workload patterns of injured elite Rugby League players before and after return to play. J Sci Med Sport 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.179] [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: 10/19/2022]
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Foldes ST, Chandrasekaran S, Camerone J, Lowe J, Ramdeo R, Ebersole J, Bouton CE. Case Study: Mapping Evoked Fields in Primary Motor and Sensory Areas via Magnetoencephalography in Tetraplegia. Front Neurol 2021; 12:739693. [PMID: 34630308 PMCID: PMC8497881 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.739693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Devices interfacing with the brain through implantation in cortical or subcortical structures have great potential for restoration and rehabilitation in patients with sensory or motor dysfunction. Typical implantation surgeries are planned based on maps of brain activity generated from intact function. However, mapping brain activity for planning implantation surgeries is challenging in the target population due to abnormal residual function and, increasingly often, existing MRI-incompatible implanted hardware. Here, we present methods and results for mapping impaired somatosensory and motor function in an individual with paralysis and an existing brain–computer interface (BCI) device. Magnetoencephalography (MEG) was used to directly map the neural activity evoked during transcutaneous electrical stimulation and attempted movement of the impaired hand. Evoked fields were found to align with the expected anatomy and somatotopic organization. This approach may be valuable for guiding implants in other applications, such as cortical stimulation for pain and to improve implant targeting to help reduce the craniotomy size.
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- Stephen T Foldes
- Department of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Neural Bypass and Brain-Computer Interface Laboratory, Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, New York, NY, United States
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- MEG Center, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health, Summit, NJ, United States
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- MEG Center, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health, Summit, NJ, United States
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- Neural Bypass and Brain-Computer Interface Laboratory, Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, New York, NY, United States
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- MEG Center, Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health, Summit, NJ, United States
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- Neural Bypass and Brain-Computer Interface Laboratory, Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research at Northwell Health, New York, NY, United States.,Department of Molecular Medicine, Hofstra-Northwell Medical School, New York, NY, United States
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Jittla P, Graham D, Zhou C, Halliwell J, O'Reilly S, Aruketty S, Azizi A, Germetaki T, Lowe J, Little M, Punnett G, McMahon P, Benson L, Carter L, Krebs M, Thistlethwaite F, Yorke J, Cook N. 1493P An evaluation of the psychological impact of early phase clinical trials in cancer patients. Ann Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2021.08.821] [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: 12/01/2022] Open
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Mendoza RP, Bi C, Cheng HT, Gabutan E, Pagaspas GJ, Khan N, Hoxie H, Hanna S, Holmes K, Gao N, Lewis R, Wang H, Neumann D, Chan A, Takizawa M, Lowe J, Chen X, Kelly B, Asif A, Barnes K, Khan N, May B, Chowdhury T, Pollonini G, Gouda N, Guy C, Gordon C, Ayoluwa N, Colon E, Miller-Medzon N, Jones S, Hossain R, Dodson A, Weng M, McGaskey M, Vasileva A, Lincoln AE, Sikka R, Wyllie AL, Berke EM, Libien J, Pincus M, Premsrirut PK. Implementation of a pooled surveillance testing program for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections in K-12 schools and universities. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 38:101028. [PMID: 34308321 DOI: 10.1101/2021.02.09.21251464v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The negative impact of continued school closures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic warrants the establishment of cost-effective strategies for surveillance and screening to safely reopen and monitor for potential in-school transmission. Here, we present a novel approach to increase the availability of repetitive and routine COVID-19 testing that may ultimately reduce the overall viral burden in the community. METHODS We implemented a testing program using the SalivaClear࣪ pooled surveillance method that included students, faculty and staff from K-12 schools (student age range 5-18 years) and universities (student age range >18 years) across the country (Mirimus Clinical Labs, Brooklyn, NY). The data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, kappa agreement, and outlier detection analysis. FINDINGS From August 27, 2020 until January 13, 2021, 253,406 saliva specimens were self-collected from students, faculty and staff from 93 K-12 schools and 18 universities. Pool sizes of up to 24 samples were tested over a 20-week period. Pooled testing did not significantly alter the sensitivity of the molecular assay in terms of both qualitative (100% detection rate on both pooled and individual samples) and quantitative (comparable cycle threshold (Ct) values between pooled and individual samples) measures. The detection of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva was comparable to the nasopharyngeal swab. Pooling samples substantially reduced the costs associated with PCR testing and allowed schools to rapidly assess transmission and adjust prevention protocols as necessary. In one instance, in-school transmission of the virus was determined within the main office and led to review and revision of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. INTERPRETATION By establishing low-cost, weekly testing of students and faculty, pooled saliva analysis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 enabled schools to determine whether transmission had occurred, make data-driven decisions, and adjust safety protocols. We provide strong evidence that pooled testing may be a fundamental component to the reopening of schools by minimizing the risk of in-school transmission among students and faculty. FUNDING Skoll Foundation generously provided funding to Mobilizing Foundation and Mirimus for these studies.
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- Rachelle P Mendoza
- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- MedStar Sports Medicine Research Center, MedStar Health Research Institute, 2900 S Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Minnesota Timberwolves, 600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health, 60 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- OptumLabs, UnitedHealth Group, 12700 Whitewater Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA
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- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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Mendoza RP, Bi C, Cheng HT, Gabutan E, Pagapas GJ, Khan N, Hoxie H, Hanna S, Holmes K, Gao N, Lewis R, Wang H, Neumann D, Chan A, Takizawa M, Lowe J, Chen X, Kelly B, Asif A, Barnes K, Khan N, May B, Chowdhury T, Pollonini G, Gouda N, Guy C, Gordon C, Ayoluwa N, Colon E, Miller-Medzon N, Jones S, Hossain R, Dodson A, Weng M, McGaskey M, Vasileva A, Lincoln AE, Sikka R, Wyllie AL, Berke EM, Libien J, Pincus M, Premsrirut PK. Implementation of a pooled surveillance testing program for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections in K-12 schools and universities. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 38:101028. [PMID: 34308321 PMCID: PMC8286123 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The negative impact of continued school closures during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic warrants the establishment of cost-effective strategies for surveillance and screening to safely reopen and monitor for potential in-school transmission. Here, we present a novel approach to increase the availability of repetitive and routine COVID-19 testing that may ultimately reduce the overall viral burden in the community. METHODS We implemented a testing program using the SalivaClear࣪ pooled surveillance method that included students, faculty and staff from K-12 schools (student age range 5-18 years) and universities (student age range >18 years) across the country (Mirimus Clinical Labs, Brooklyn, NY). The data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, kappa agreement, and outlier detection analysis. FINDINGS From August 27, 2020 until January 13, 2021, 253,406 saliva specimens were self-collected from students, faculty and staff from 93 K-12 schools and 18 universities. Pool sizes of up to 24 samples were tested over a 20-week period. Pooled testing did not significantly alter the sensitivity of the molecular assay in terms of both qualitative (100% detection rate on both pooled and individual samples) and quantitative (comparable cycle threshold (Ct) values between pooled and individual samples) measures. The detection of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva was comparable to the nasopharyngeal swab. Pooling samples substantially reduced the costs associated with PCR testing and allowed schools to rapidly assess transmission and adjust prevention protocols as necessary. In one instance, in-school transmission of the virus was determined within the main office and led to review and revision of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. INTERPRETATION By establishing low-cost, weekly testing of students and faculty, pooled saliva analysis for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 enabled schools to determine whether transmission had occurred, make data-driven decisions, and adjust safety protocols. We provide strong evidence that pooled testing may be a fundamental component to the reopening of schools by minimizing the risk of in-school transmission among students and faculty. FUNDING Skoll Foundation generously provided funding to Mobilizing Foundation and Mirimus for these studies.
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- Rachelle P. Mendoza
- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- MedStar Sports Medicine Research Center, MedStar Health Research Institute, 2900 S Hanover St., Baltimore, MD 21225, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
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- Minnesota Timberwolves, 600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Yale School of Public Health, 60 College St, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- OptumLabs, UnitedHealth Group, 12700 Whitewater Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55343 USA
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- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Pathology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
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- Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Department of Cell Biology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA
- Corresponding author at: Mirimus Inc, 760 Parkside Ave. Suite 206, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA.
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Costa T, Akdeniz N, Gates RS, Lowe J, Zhang Y. Testing the plastic-wrapped composting system to dispose of swine mortalities during an animal disease outbreak. J Environ Qual 2021; 50:899-910. [PMID: 33872403 DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Composting has been used to dispose of animal mortalities and infected materials, such as manure and feed, during major animal disease outbreaks. In this study, we adapted the plastic-wrapped mortality composting system developed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during the 2004 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak to compost swine mortalities. The goals of the study were to evaluate the performance of the plastic-wrapped composting system to dispose of swine mortalities and to field test its ability to eliminate the spread of airborne pathogens through the aeration ducts. Two cover materials, ground cornstalks and woodchips, were tested using passively and actively aerated composting sheds. The mortalities were inoculated with Salmonella spp. and vaccine strains of Bovine herpesvirus-1 and Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Air samples collected from the upper aeration duct (air outlet) during the first 10 d of composting were negative for Salmonella and the viruses tested, which indicated that aerosol transmission of the pathogens was limited. The aeration plenum placed under the mortalities helped to keep conditions aerobic, as O2 concentrations of both passively and actively aerated test units were above 11%. Actively aerated cornstalks had the highest degree-hours (1,462 °C h d-1 ), which was followed by passively aerated cornstalks (1,312 °C h d-1 ), actively aerated woodchips (1,303 °C h d-1 ), and passively aerated woodchips (1,062 °C h d-1 ). After a 7-wk composting period, all three pathogens were inactivated based on quantitative polymerase chain reaction test results. The mortalities were not inoculated with the African swine fever virus, but temperature data showed that if they were, the system had the potential to eliminate this virus.
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- Tiago Costa
- Dep. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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- Dep. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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- Dep. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
- Dep. of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, IA State Univ., Ames, IA, 50011, USA
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- Dep. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61802, USA
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- Dep. of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
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Gerhart W, Duruöz MT, Lowe J, Webb D, Wermskog L, Davies J, Howard R, Mallinson M, Koehn CL. OP0275-PARE THE UNACCEPTABLE DELAY TO DIAGNOSIS IN AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS; DEVELOPING A CALL TO ACTION FOR A GLOBAL HEALTHCARE CHALLENGE. Ann Rheum Dis 2021. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.2368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background:The current delay to diagnosis from symptom onset represents one of the greatest challenges in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Research shows an average global delay of almost 7 years1 – and as long as 15 years in some cases2 – during which time the condition can progress considerably and lead to irreversible damage. Data indicates that women wait longer than men for a diagnosis3, and there has been very limited progress in reducing the time to axSpA diagnosis. The axSpA diagnosis delay has a hugely detrimental impact on an individual’s quality of life. Because the disease frequently has early onset1, individuals are left with untreated or incorrectly-treated symptoms at a formative period in their life course, whilst they await their diagnosis.Objectives:The Axial Spondyloarthritis International Federation (ASIF) set out to coordinate a comprehensive evidence-based global review of the factors influencing the current axSpA diagnosis delay and to produce a definitive report that shines a light on these barriers, as well as providing a resource that can ultimately empower a range of international stakeholders to reduce this delay.Methods:A full literature review was carried out to identify relevant available global evidence exploring the axSpA diagnosis delay. In autumn 2020 ASIF held two virtual global forum events, involving patients and patient group representatives, researchers, rheumatologists and other healthcare professionals, to methodically explore key diagnosis challenges across different healthcare systems and the opportunities for addressing these. Break-out discussions were held and participants were asked to identify the personal and societal effects of the diagnostic delay; the reasons it occurs; and initiatives to tackle the challenge. Alongside key stakeholder testimonies, best practices from around the world were also identified. 92 stakeholders participated in the events; they represented patients and healthcare professionals from 23 countries across five continents.Results:The findings from these activities were incorporated within a new ‘Delay to Diagnosis’ report, which for the first time definitively sets out the lived realities from a global perspective of the axSpA diagnosis delay. The report identified important commonalities across different countries and healthcare systems contributing to the current average global 7-year diagnosis delay, including: •Poor awareness of axSpA, particularly in primary care services •Complexities in diagnosing the disease •Poorly defined referral pathways •Insufficient patient access to rheumatologists and appropriate diagnosticsThe report also highlights the significant impact this delay has on individuals and wider society, providing a foundation for future advocacy work. A series of recommendations have also been identified, the implementation of which will help to instigate tangible progress in reducing the current delay.Conclusion:Despite longstanding challenges, there are now clear opportunities for transforming how axSpA is diagnosed around the world. This message needs to be heard and acted upon urgently by all those involved in the management and delivery of axSpA care. The future programme of work for ASIF’s Delay to Diagnosis project will respond to these findings and be centred around supporting axSpA patient associations globally to take this call to action forward throughout 2021 and beyond.References:[1]Zhao et al; Diagnostic delay in axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis; Rheumatology, 2021[2]Garrido-Cumbrera, M., Poddubnyy, D., Gossec, L. et al. The European Map of Axial Spondyloarthritis: Capturing the Patient Perspective—an Analysis of 2846 Patients Across 13 Countries. Curr Rheumatol Rep 21, 19 (2019)[3]Jovani et al; Understanding How the Diagnostic Delay of Spondyloarthritis Differs Between Women and Men: A Systematic Review and Metaanalysis; The Journal of Rheumatology December 2016Disclosure of Interests:Wendy Gerhart Employee of: I was employed by Janssen Canada from 1992 - 2017, Mehmet Tuncay Duruöz: None declared, Jo Lowe Grant/research support from: No financial grants received individually. However, my role as Project Manager at ASIF is currently funded partially by UCB Global and partially by Novartis Global, Dale Webb Speakers bureau: Janssen and Novartis, Grant/research support from: Individually, no. But NASS receives grants from AbbVie, Biogen, Eli Lilly, Janssen, Novartis and UCB, Lillann Wermskog Grant/research support from: Individually, no. But Spafo Norge receives a small amount of funding for ongoing projects from Novartis., Jo Davies Grant/research support from: Individually, no. However, ASIF are currently funded by UCB, Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim, Janssen and Novartis; this funding partially covers staff salaries as well as a range of projects, the content and outputs of which are not influenced by the funders., Richard Howard Shareholder of: AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, GSK, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, and Teva. I own <20 shares of any one stock and these stocks represent <4% of personal investments, Consultant of: Yes, GSK, Novartis - but then donated to Spondylitis Association of America, Grant/research support from: I have not personally received financial grants. SAA has received financial support from AbbVie, Amgen, BI, J&J, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, UCB., Michael Mallinson Consultant of: No. But, for full disclosure: I have received honoraria in the past, for participating in patient advisory board activities, from Abbvie, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB., Cheryl L Koehn Grant/research support from: OUR ORGANIZATION, ARTHRITIS CONSUMER EXPERTS, HAS. I HAVE NOT AS AN INDIVIDUAL. HERE IS OUR PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DISCLOSURE ON ALL ONLINE AND PRINT MATERIALS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS, GOVERNMENT CONSULTATIONS:https://jointhealth.org/about-principles.cfm?locale=en-CAOver the past 12 months, ACE received grants-in-aid from: Arthritis Research Canada, Amgen Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canadian Rheumatology Association, Eli Lilly Canada, Hoffman-La Roche Canada Ltd., Knowledge Translation Canada, Merck Canada, Novartis Canada, Pfizer Canada, Sandoz Canada, Sanofi Canada, St. Paul’s Hospital (Vancouver), UCB Canada, and the University of British Columbia.
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Lowe J, Geldart T, Isola P, Bayne M. Interesting case of immunotherapy related pneumonitis presenting as radiation pneumonitis. Lung Cancer 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0169-5002(21)00385-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Moraes ACN, Freire DS, Habibi H, Lowe J, Magalhães VF. Cylindrospermopsin impairs tubular transport function in kidney cells LLC-PK1. Toxicol Lett 2021; 344:26-33. [PMID: 33689780 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2021.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Cylindrospermopsin (CYN) has been involved in cases of poisoning in humans following ingestion. Studies have demonstrated that the kidney is the most affected organ. CYN exposure leads to low-molecular-weight proteinuria and increased excretions of the tubular enzymes in mice, suggesting the damage caused by CYN is mainly tubular. However, the mechanism involved in CYN nephrotoxicity remains unknown. Thus, in order to evaluate the effects of CYN exposure (0.1, 0.5 and 1.0 μg/mL) on tubular renal cells LLC-PK1 distinct mechanisms were analyzed by assessing cell death using flow cytometry, albumin uptake by fluorescence analysis, Na+/K+-ATPase activity by a colorimetric method, RT-qPCR of genes related to tubular transport and function as well as internalization of CYN by ELISA. In this study, CYN was found to induce necrosis in all concentrations. CYN also decreased albumin uptake as well as downregulated megalin and dab2 expression, both proteins involved in albumin endocytosis process. Moreover, CYN appears to be internalized by renal tubular cells through a receptor-mediated endocytosis. Finally, the present study demonstrates that CYN is responsible for disrupting tubular cell transport and function in LLC-PK1 cells.
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- A C N Moraes
- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Institute of Biophysics Carlos Chagas Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Megahed A, Aldridge B, Lowe J. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Aqueous Ozone and Ozone-Lactic Acid Blend on Salmonella-Contaminated Chicken Drumsticks Using Multiple Sequential Soaking and Spraying Approaches. Front Microbiol 2020; 11:593911. [PMID: 33381091 PMCID: PMC7768038 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2020.593911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Ozone (O3) is an attractive alternative antimicrobial in the poultry processing industry. The optimal operational conditions of O3 for improving food safety concerns are poorly understood. The main objective of this study was therefore to characterize the microbial killing capacity of aqueous O3 and O3-lactic acid blend (O3-LA) at different operational conditions on chicken drumsticks contaminated with high Salmonella load using sequential soaking and spraying approaches. Four hundred forty-eight chicken drumsticks (280-310 g) were soaked into two-strain Salmonella cocktail, and the initial load on the surface of the skin was 6.9-log10 cell forming unit (CFU)/cm2 [95% confidence interval (CI), 6.8-7.0]. The contaminated drumsticks were then sequentially (10×) soaked and sprayed with aqueous O3 (8 ppm) and O3-LA. Following O3 exposure, quantitative bacterial cultures were performed on the post-soaking and post-spraying water, skin surface, and subcutaneous (SC) of each drumstick using 3MTM PetrifilmTM Rapid Aerobic Count Plate (RAC) and plate reader. The average killing capacity of aqueous O3/cycle on the skin surface was 1.6-log10/cm2 (95% CI, 1.5-1.8-log10/cm2) and 1.2-log10/cm2 (95% CI, 1.0-1.4-log10/cm2), and it was 1.1-log10/cm2 (95% CI, 0.9-1.3-log10/cm2) and 0.9-log10/cm2 (95% CI, 0.7-1.1-log10/cm2) in SC for soaking and spraying approaches, respectively. Six sequential soaking and seven sequential spraying cycles with ozonated water of 8 ppm reduced the heavy Salmonella load below the detectable limit on the skin surface and SC of drumsticks, respectively. Addition of LA seems to increase the microbial killing capacity of aqueous O3 with average differences of 0.3-log10/cm2 (P = 0.08) and 0.2-log10/cm2 (P = 0.12) on the skin surface using soaking and spraying approaches, respectively. Aqueous O3 did not cause any significant changes in the drumstick skin color. The Salmonella load of < 4.5-log10/cm2 was a strong predictor for the reduction rate (P < 0.001, R 2 = 0.64). These results provide important information that helps the poultry processing facilities for selecting the optimal operational strategy of O3 as an effective antimicrobial.
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- Ameer Megahed
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
- Department of Animal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
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Barksdale A, Santarpia J, Herrera V, Ackerman D, Lowe J, Wadman M, Zeger W. 200 Implementation of a COVID-19 Cohort Area Resulted in No Surface or Air Contamination in Surrounding Areas in One Academic Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2020. [PMCID: PMC7598749 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2020.09.212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Tanaka Y, Bae SC, Bass D, Chu M, Curtis P, Derose K, Ji B, Kurrasch R, Lowe J, Meizlik P, Roth D. SAT0193 A PHASE 3, OPEN-LABEL, CONTINUATION STUDY EVALUATING LONG-TERM SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF BELIMUMAB IN PATIENTS FROM JAPAN AND KOREA WITH SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS, FOR UP TO 7 YEARS. Ann Rheum Dis 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2020-eular.5783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background:Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder more prevalent in the Asian population vs Caucasians. Belimumab (BEL), a monoclonal antibody targeting B-lymphocyte stimulator, is approved in patients (pts) ≥5 years with active, autoantibody-positive SLE.Objectives:Evaluate long-term safety and efficacy of intravenous (IV) BEL + standard SLE therapy (SST) in pts with SLE in Japan/Korea.Methods:In this Phase 3, multicentre, open-label (OL) study (BEL114333;NCT01597622), eligible (≥18 years of age) completers of the double-blind phase of GSK study BEL113750 in Japan and South Korea or the subcutaneous OL phase of GSK Study BEL112341 in Japan, received monthly BEL 10 mg/kg IV plus SST. Primary endpoints: safety assessments. Key secondary endpoints: SRI4 response rate at each scheduled visit (observed data), defined as a ≥4-point reduction from baseline in SELENA-SLEDAI score, no worsening in PGA (<0.3-point increase from baseline) and no new BILAG 1A/2B organ domain scores; time to first severe SFI flare over time. Endpoints were analysed relative to first BEL dose (parent or current study). No follow-up data were collected after study withdrawal.Results:Overall, 142 pts were enrolled (Japan n=72; Korea n=70), 104 (73.2%) completed the study, 1 (0.7%) died and 37 (26.1%) withdrew.Overall, 139 (97.9%) pts had ≥1 adverse event (AE) (Table). Most frequent AEs included: nasopharyngitis (60.6%); headache (28.2%); cough, herpes zoster and viral upper respiratory tract infection (18.3% each). Serious AEs (SAEs) occurred in 48 (33.8%) pts. Most common SAEs were infections and infestations, reported in 24 (16.9%) pts (Table). During this study, the annual incidence of AEs, including SAEs and AESI, remained stable or declined, with no trends of clinical concerns regarding the incidence of Grade 3 or 4 values for laboratory parameters. There was 1 transient positive immunogenicity result of no clinical concern.Table.The proportion of SRI4 responders was 47.8% at Year 1 (Week 24) and tended to increase numerically up to 84.6% at Year 7 (Week 48). The proportion of pts with a ≥4-point decrease from baseline in SELENA-SLEDAI score numerically increased from 51.5% at Year 1 (Week 24) to 84.6% at Year 7 (Week 48). Proportion of pts with no PGA worsening was 91.3-100% and the proportion with no new BILAG 1A/2B organ domain scores was 93.3-100% up to Year 7 (Week 48). A total of 21 (14.8%) pts had 24 severe SFI flares.Conclusion:BEL was well tolerated as add-on therapy to SST for ≤7 years in pts with SLE from Japan/Korea. Safety results were consistent with the known BEL safety profile.Study funding: GSK.Disclosure of Interests:Yoshiya Tanaka Grant/research support from: Received research grants from Asahi-Kasei, Mitsubishi-Tanabe, Chugai, Takeda, Sanofi, Bristol-Myers, UCB, Daiichi-Sankyo, Eisai, Ono, Speakers bureau: Received speaking fees and/or honoraria from Daiichi-Sankyo, Astellas, Chugai, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, AbbVie, YL Biologics, Bristol-Myers, Takeda, Mitsubishi-Tanabe, Novartis, Eisai, Janssen, Teijin, Sang-Cheol Bae: None declared, Damon Bass Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Myron Chu Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Paula Curtis Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Kathleen DeRose Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Beulah Ji Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Regina Kurrasch Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Jenny Lowe Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, Paige Meizlik Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK, David Roth Shareholder of: GSK, Employee of: GSK
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Zeineldin M, Lowe J, Aldridge B. Effects of Tilmicosin Treatment on the Nasopharyngeal Microbiota of Feedlot Cattle With Respiratory Disease During the First Week of Clinical Recovery. Front Vet Sci 2020; 7:115. [PMID: 32185189 PMCID: PMC7059195 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2020.00115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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While the nasopharyngeal (NP) microbiota is believed to be a key player in bovine respiratory health, there is limited published information about the change of NP microbiota associated with clinical recovery from bovine respiratory disease (BRD). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of tilmicosin treatment on the NP microbiota composition and diversity of BRD-affected calves during the first week of clinical recovery. Deep NP swabs were collected from diseased calves at the initial diagnosis of BRD, and again 7 days after the administration of a single dose of tilmicosin. As an experimental control, samples were collected from clinically healthy, pen-matched calves at the time of initial BRD diagnosis. In general, the NP microbiota from the control calves were more diverse than the NP microbiota from tilmicosin treated and BRD-affected calves. Principle coordinate analysis (PCOA) of Bray-Curtis and Jaccard dissimilarity also revealed that the overall composition of NP microbial communities in tilmicosin-treated calves closely resembled that of BRD-affected calves but differed significantly from pen-matched healthy calves. Overall, it appeared that there were only minor changes in NP microbial communities following tilmicosin treatment and, during the early phase of clinical recovery the NP microbiota in treated animals was disparate from that observed in healthy control calves. Understanding the potential impact of this prolonged recovery in mucosal microbiota would be important in optimizing the use of antimicrobials in health management programs in the feedlot industry.
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- Mohamed Zeineldin
- Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States.,Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, United States
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Daveson AJM, Popp A, Taavela J, Goldstein KE, Isola J, Truitt KE, Mäki M, Anderson RP, Adams A, Andrews J, Behrend C, Brown G, Chen Yi Mei S, Coates A, Daveson A, DiMarino A, Elliott D, Epstein R, Feyen B, Fogel R, Friedenberg K, Gearry R, Gerdis M, Goldstein M, Gupta V, Holmes R, Holtmann G, Idarraga S, James G, King T, Klein T, Kupfer S, Lebwohl B, Lowe J, Murray J, Newton E, Quinn D, Radin D, Ritter T, Stacey H, Strout C, Stubbs R, Thackwray S, Trivedi V, Tye‐Din J, Weber J, Wilson S. Baseline quantitative histology in therapeutics trials reveals villus atrophy in most patients with coeliac disease who appear well controlled on gluten‐free diet. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/ygh2.380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Tampere Centre for Child Health Research Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital Tampere Finland
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila" and National Institute for Mother and Child Health "Alessandrescu‐Rusescu" Bucharest Romania
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- Tampere Centre for Child Health Research Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital Tampere Finland
- Department of Internal Medicine Central Finland Central Hospital Jyväskylä Finland
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- Laboratory of Cancer Biology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
- Jilab Inc. Tampere Finland
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- Tampere Centre for Child Health Research Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University and Tampere University Hospital Tampere Finland
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Adão-Novaes J, Valverde R, Landemberger M, Silveira M, Simões-Pires E, Lowe J, Linden R. Substrain-related dependence of Cu(I)-ATPase activity among prion protein-null mice. Brain Res 2020; 1727:146550. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2019.146550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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] [Received: 08/15/2019] [Revised: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Lowe J, Singh K, Sukhraj K, Rambaran P, Lebovic G, Ostrow B. Introduction of a national program for HbA1c testing in Guyana South America and initial results. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019; 158:107929. [PMID: 31738996 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.107929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Revised: 10/08/2019] [Accepted: 11/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Diabetes is an increasing challenge for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and access to HbA1c testing is limited. HbA1c, a measure of glycaemic control averaged over 3 months, provides both clinicians and policymakers with a tool to identify the risk of long-term diabetes comorbidity. We describe the steps used to implement standardised testing in Guyana South America and the initial results according to a locally developed protocol as part of a country-wide project to improve the care of people with all forms of diabetes The steps identified include: a standardised method traceable to a recognized international reference standard, participation in a quality control cycle with an international reference laboratory, a clinical pathway for testing to reduce inappropriate use and minimize resource wastage, training of technicians in operation and maintenance of equipment, identification of a suitable space with constant power supply, a reliable procurement system, education of healthcare professionals on interpretation and follow-up of results and feedback of programme results to improve clinical practice. Some steps for implementation of the national HbA1c testing program were initiated better than others. Initial unreliability of the service undermined confidence in the system. Failure to follow the testing protocol led to some patients being tested too soon and others too late. Cost of reagents was about 5.60 USD/test. We trained 340 people in diabetes care and knowledge was improved but were unable to assess whether it was appropriately applied. Over one third of people tested in the 30-70 age group had an HbA1c over 9% (75 mmol/mol) and this did not improve over the 5 years of testing. Despite the difficulties we think our unique experience of implementation of a nationwide HbA1c testing programme has important lessons for other LMICs.
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- J Lowe
- Division of Endocrinology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, 2075 Bayview Ave, ON M4N 3M5, Canada.
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- Chronic Disease Unit, Ministry of Public Health, 1 Brickdam Rd, Georgetown, Guyana.
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- Diabetic Foot Clinic, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, 258-259 Middle & Thomas Street, Georgetown, Guyana
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- Laboratory Services, Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, 258-259 Middle & Thomas Street, Georgetown, Guyana
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- Applied Health Research Centre, The HUB, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Institute for Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, 30 Bond St, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8, Canada.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Stewart Building, 149 College Street, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M5T 1P5, Canada
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Lowe J, Lauste R, Descamps T, Krebs M, Graham D, Thistlethwaite F, Carter L, Cook N. EVALUATION OF OLDER PATIENTS IN EARLY PHASE CLINICAL TRIALS. J Geriatr Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s1879-4068(19)31301-3] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Zeineldin M, Lowe J, Aldridge B. Contribution of the Mucosal Microbiota to Bovine Respiratory Health. Trends Microbiol 2019; 27:753-770. [PMID: 31104970 DOI: 10.1016/j.tim.2019.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [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: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Recognizing the respiratory tract as a dynamic and complex ecosystem has enhanced our understanding of the pathophysiology of bovine respiratory disease (BRD). There is widespread evidence showing that disease-predisposing factors often disrupt the respiratory microbial ecosystem, provoking atypical colonization patterns and a progressive dysbiosis. The ecological factors that shape the respiratory microbiota, and the influence of these complex communities on bovine respiratory health, are a rich area for research exploration. Here, we review the current status of understanding of the bovine respiratory microbiota, the factors that influence its development and stability, its role in maintaining mucosal homeostasis, and ultimately its contribution to bovine health and disease. Finally, we explore the limitations of current research approaches to the microbiome and discuss potential directions for future research that can help us better understand the role of the respiratory microbiota in the health, welfare, and productivity of livestock.
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- Mohamed Zeineldin
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA; Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, USA.
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Zeineldin M, Aldridge B, Lowe J. Antimicrobial Effects on Swine Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Their Accompanying Antibiotic Resistome. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:1035. [PMID: 31156580 PMCID: PMC6530630 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.01035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [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: 11/19/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Antimicrobials are the most commonly prescribed drugs in the swine industry. While antimicrobials are an effective treatment for serious bacterial infections, their use has been associated with major adverse effects on health. It has been shown that antimicrobials have substantial direct and indirect impacts on the swine gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota and their accompanying antimicrobial resistome. Antimicrobials have also been associated with a significant public health concern through selection of resistant opportunistic pathogens and increased emergence of antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). Since the mutualistic microbiota play a crucial role in host immune regulation and in providing colonization resistance against potential pathogens, the detrimental impacts of antimicrobial treatment on the microbiota structure and its metabolic activity may lead to further health complications later in life. In this review, we present an overview of antimicrobial use in the swine industry and their role in the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Additionally, we review our current understanding of GI microbiota and their role in swine health. Finally, we investigate the effects of antimicrobial administration on the swine GI microbiota and their accompanying antibiotic resistome. The presented data is crucial for the development of robust non-antibiotic alternative strategies to restore the GI microbiota functionality and guarantee effective continued use of antimicrobials in the livestock production system.
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- Mohamed Zeineldin
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.,Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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Zeineldin MM, Megahed A, Blair B, Burton B, Aldridge B, Lowe J. Negligible Impact of Perinatal Tulathromycin Metaphylaxis on the Developmental Dynamics of Fecal Microbiota and Their Accompanying Antimicrobial Resistome in Piglets. Front Microbiol 2019; 10:726. [PMID: 31024502 PMCID: PMC6460945 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2019.00726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 03/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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While the antimicrobial resistance profiles of cultured pathogens have been characterized in swine, the fluctuations in antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) associated with the developing gastrointestinal microbiota have not been elucidated. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of perinatal tulathromycin (TUL) metaphylaxis on the developmental dynamics of fecal microbiota and their accompanying antimicrobial resistome in pre-weaned piglets. Sixteen litters were given one of two treatments [control group (CONT; saline 1cc IM) and TUL group (TUL; 2.5 mg/kg IM)] directly after birth. Deep fecal swabs were collected at day 0 (prior to treatment), and again at days 5 and 20 post treatment. Shotgun metagenomic sequencing was performed on the extracted DNA, and the fecal microbiota structure and abundance of ARGs were assessed. Collectively, the swine fecal microbiota and their accompanying ARGs were diverse and established soon after birth. Across all samples, a total of 127 ARGs related to 19 different classes of antibiotics were identified. The majority of identified ARGs were observed in both experimental groups and at all-time points. The magnitude and extent of differences in microbial composition and abundance of ARGs between the TUL and CONT groups were statistically insignificant. However, both fecal microbiota composition and ARGs abundance were changed significantly between different sampling days. In combination, these results indicate that the perinatal TUL metaphylaxis has no measurable benefits or detriment impacts on fecal microbiota structure and abundance of ARGs in pre-weaned piglets.
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- Mohamed M Zeineldin
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.,Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States.,Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Benha, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, United States
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O'Day S, Borges V, Chmielowski B, Rao R, Abu-Khalaf M, Stopeck A, Lowe J, Mattson P, Breuer K, Gargano M, Bose N, Uhlik M, Graff J, Chisamore M, Cox J, Osterwalder B. Abstract P2-09-08: Imprime PGG, a novel innate immune modulator, combined with pembrolizumab in a phase 2 multicenter, open label study in chemotherapy-resistant metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p2-09-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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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Background: CPI monotherapy provides substantial clinical benefit to patients (pts) in multiple cancers, yet response rates are limited (˜15-30%) and fails to benefit the majority. In these pts there is limited or no ongoing T cell-based immune response. Imprime PGG (Imprime), a novel beta glucan derived from Saccharomyces, may expand the clinical benefit of CPI therapy by stimulating an anti-cancer immune response. Acting as a pathogen-associated molecularpattern (PAMP), Imprime enlists innate immune functions including cytotoxic effector mechanisms, reversal of immunosuppression and cross-talk with the adaptive immune system.Imprime-mediated innate immune activation requires formation of an immune complex with naturally-occurring anti-beta glucan antibodies (ABA); sufficient ABA levels is required for complex formation. Imprime is now being studied in combination with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®,Pembro), a humanized mAb against PD-1 which has been previously studied in TNBC pts.
Methods: In this study of patients who previously failed chemotherapy for metastatic TNBC, Imprime is being used in combination with Pembro in a Simon 2 stage design. Asample size of 12 evaluable pts in Stage 1 was planned.Evaluable pts received at least one dose of study treatment (tx), had measurable disease at baseline per RECIST v1.1, had at least one post-baseline scan or discontinued tx as a result of progressive disease, death, or a tx-related adverse event before the first post-baseline scan.Pts received Imprime (4 mg/kg IV days 1, 8, 15 of each 3-week cycle) + Pembro 200 mg on D1 of each cycle. Criteria to advance to Stage 2 were ≤4 grade 3/4 AEs during the first tx cycle (other than infusion reactions) and ≥1 objective response. Study primary endpoints are ORR and safety; secondary endpoints are TTR, CRR, DoR, PFS, and OS. Exploratory endpoints include ORR and PFS per irRECIST. Biopsies and blood samples are being collected to assess tx impact on immune activating events at the tumor site and in the periphery.
Results: A review of efficacy and safety data was conducted at the end of Stage 1. Thirteen pts (12 evaluable) were enrolled into Stage 1. Safety review noted 2 grade 3 adverse events that met protocol definition of Stage 1 events (1 pt: cellulitis and 1 pt: pleural infusion; both unrelated to treatment). Two events lead to 2 pts discontinuing treatment (infusion reaction and pancreatitis) and only 1 autoimmune event was observed (pancreatitis). Observed efficacy responses in the evaluable pts included 1 complete response (CR; ongoing) and 2 partial responses (PR; ongoing). Secondary efficacy endpoints have not been assessed. Early translational results support proposed MOA and analysis of Stage 1 translational data is ongoing.
Conclusion: The use of Imprime with Pembro was well tolerated and met both safety and efficacy requirements to move forward with Stage 2 of the study. No significant safety concerns were identified in Stage 1. Further investigation is thus warranted and enrollment into Stage 2 is ongoing. Updated data will be presented.
Citation Format: O'Day S, Borges V, Chmielowski B, Rao R, Abu-Khalaf M, Stopeck A, Lowe J, Mattson P, Breuer K, Gargano M, Bose N, Uhlik M, Graff J, Chisamore M, Cox J, Osterwalder B. Imprime PGG, a novel innate immune modulator, combined with pembrolizumab in a phase 2 multicenter, open label study in chemotherapy-resistant metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2018 Dec 4-8; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2019;79(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P2-09-08.
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- S O'Day
- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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- John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, CA; UCHealth University of Colorado, Aurora, CO; Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA; SUNY Stony Brook Cancer Center, Stony Brook, NY; Biothera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Eagan, MN; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ; B.O. Consulting GmbH, Riehen, Switzerland
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Blair B, Lowe J. Describing the cull sow market network in the US: A pilot project. Prev Vet Med 2018; 162:107-109. [PMID: 30621887 DOI: 10.1016/j.prevetmed.2018.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Revised: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Currently, little objective data is available describing the movements of cull sows and cull pigs through market channels or the association these movements with disease transmission risk. In this pilot study, we collected data to describe the scope and complexity of movements within the sow market channel. Premise ID tags where collected from all animals moving through a single slaughter plant over a one-week period in 2017. The premise ID's were each cross referenced with a public database to obtain origin location, and each tag was matched with its final collection point (FCP). This allowed terminal market, FCP, and point of origin of each sow to be determined. Approximately 90.4% of all sows moving to the plant during the one-week period were identified, indicating the utility of this data collection approach. Sows originated from premises in 21 states and Canada, and shipped from collection points in 7 states and Canada. Sows traveled a median straight-line distance of 1057 km, identifying the national scope of the sow market. Of the sows identified, 86% entered the plant from a final shipping point that was within 240 km to the source farm. The remaining 14% traveled more than 240 km from the premise of origin to the final point of shipment with 2.5% traveling distances 5 times greater between premise and FCP, then from FCP to the plant. From this it was hypothesized that not only is the sow market national in scope, but a significant number of sows are moved between multiple collection points prior to arriving at the terminal market. The combination of these two factors makes the sow network a likely candidate of pathogen transmission throughout the swine industry.
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- Benjamin Blair
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA; Lowe Consulting Ltd., Mahomet, Illinois, USA.
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Lowe J, Stevenson L, Wilding D, McLaughlin D, West M. 5 The fluro project: a review of the approach and understanding of fluid resuscitation in a military tertiary centre from the perspective of care providers in the emergency setting. J ROY ARMY MED CORPS 2018. [DOI: 10.1136/jramc-2018-000959.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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IntroductionThe term fluid resuscitation (FR) is defined as the use of fluids to restore a state of normovolaemia, or to correct a hypovolaemic state. To establish normovolaeamia via FR, the term ‘fluid bolus’ is used to describe a prescribed fluid volume. As such, the authors looked to investigate the understanding of this term and to review approaches to fluid resuscitation by those healthcare workers closely associate with critically unwell patients.MethodsA questionnaire was distributed to all clinical staff across Emergency Medicine (EM), Anaesthesia and Theatres (AT), Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) and Acute Medicine (AM). The questionnaire recorded role, area of responsibility, training grade, type, volume and administration time, time to reassessment and parameters to be assessed in relation to a clinical vignette. The results were then compared directly to the NICE Clinical Audit Standards (NCAS) for FR.Results153 responses were received from across all working environments. Overall, 52% of respondents gave volumes aligned with NCAS (500 ml). 99% of respondents suggested crystalloid use with 88% giving an appropriate time for administration of less than 15 min. 55% of respondents suggested appropriate review times (0–5 min). 99% of respondents agreed heart rate and blood pressure should be reassessed, but other parameters for monitoring were poorly recognised.Between specialties, EM suggested larger volumes while ICM were more likely to continuously review the patient during a bolus. AM were the only group to administer fluids over 60 min. EM and ICM were more likely to review lactate as a marker for effect. Higher specialist trainees were more likely to give a larger volume when compared to other grades.DiscussionThe overall perception of a fluid bolus varies between specialties and training grades. Most responses were aligned to NCAS with notable outliers. This suggests a discrepancy in the understanding of the term fluid bolus. This may also cause issues in fluid administration with multiple patients. It is therefore suggested that further work be undertaken on clarifying the term ‘fluid bolus’, aiming to minimise uncertainty and increase understanding to prevent adverse effects.
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Megahed A, Aldridge B, Lowe J. The microbial killing capacity of aqueous and gaseous ozone on different surfaces contaminated with dairy cattle manure. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0196555. [PMID: 29758045 PMCID: PMC5951574 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0196555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 04/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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A high reactivity and leaving no harmful residues make ozone an effective disinfectant for farm hygiene and biosecurity. Our objectives were therefore to (1) characterize the killing capacity of aqueous and gaseous ozone at different operational conditions on dairy cattle manure-based pathogens (MBP) contaminated different surfaces (plastic, metal, nylon, rubber, and wood); (2) determine the effect of microbial load on the killing capacity of aqueous ozone. In a crossover design, 14 strips of each material were randomly assigned into 3 groups, treatment (n = 6), positive-control (n = 6), and negative-control (n = 2). The strips were soaked in dairy cattle manure with an inoculum level of 107–108 for 60 minutes. The treatment strips were exposed to aqueous ozone of 2, 4, and 9 ppm and gaseous ozone of 1and 9 ppm for 2, 4, and 8 minutes exposure. 3M™ Petrifilm™ rapid aerobic count plate and plate reader were used for bacterial culture. On smooth surfaces, plastic and metal, aqueous ozone at 4 ppm reduced MBP to a safe level (≥5-log10) within 2 minutes (6.1 and 5.1-log10, respectively). However, gaseous ozone at 9 ppm for 4 minutes inactivated 3.3-log10 of MBP. Aqueous ozone of 9 ppm is sufficient to reduce MBP to a safe level, 6.0 and 5.4- log10, on nylon and rubber surfaces within 2 and 8 minutes, respectively. On complex surfaces, wood, both aqueous and gaseous ozone at up to 9 ppm were unable to reduce MBP to a safe level (3.6 and 0.8-log10, respectively). The bacterial load was a strong predictor for reduction in MBP (P<0.0001, R2 = 0.72). We conclude that aqueous ozone of 4 and 9 ppm for 2 minutes may provide an efficient method to reduce MBP to a safe level on smooth and moderately rough surfaces, respectively. However, ozone alone may not an adequate means of controlling MBP on complex surfaces.
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- Ameer Megahed
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America
- Department of Animal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Moshtohor-Toukh, Kalyobiya, Egypt
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, United States of America
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Maradiaga N, Aldridge B, Zeineldin M, Lowe J. Gastrointestinal microbiota and mucosal immune gene expression in neonatal pigs reared in a cross-fostering model. Microb Pathog 2018; 121:27-39. [PMID: 29742464 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 04/25/2018] [Accepted: 05/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Cross fostering is employed to equalize the number of piglet between litters ensuring colostrum intake for their survival and growth. However, little is known about the impact of cross fostering on the intestinal microbiota and mucosal immune gene expression of the neonatal pig. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of maternal microbial communities on the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota and mucosal immune gene expression in young pigs reared in a cross-fostering model. Piglets were given high quality colostrum from birth dam or foster dam upon birth. Twenty-four piglets were randomly assigned at birth to 1 of 3 treatments according to colostrum source and postcolostral milk feeding during, as follow: treatment 1 (n = 8), received colostrum and post-colostral milk feeding from their own dam; treatment 2 (n = 8), received colostrum from foster dam and returned to their own dam for post-colostral milk feeding; and treatment 3 (n = 8), received colostrum and post-colostral milk feeding from foster dam. Genomic DNA was extracted, and the V1-V3 hypervariable region of the bacterial 16S rRNA gene was amplified and sequenced using the Illumina MiSeq platform. Quantitative real-time PCR analysis was also performed to quantify the expression of toll-like receptors (TLR) 2, TLR 4, TLR 10, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), interferon gamma (IFNγ), and interleukin (IL) 4 and IL 10. Data analysis revealed that microbial communities were varied according to the GI biogeographical location, with colon being the most diverse section. Bacterial communities in both maternal colostrum and vaginal samples were significantly associated with those present in the fecal samples of piglets. Cross-fostering did not affect bacterial communities present in the piglet GI tract. However, the mRNA expression of TLR and inflammatory cytokines changed (P < 0.05) with biogeographical location in the GI tract. Higher mRNA expression of TLR and inflammatory cytokines was observed in ileum and ileum associated lymph tissues. This study suggests an impact of colostrum and maternal microbial communities on the microbiota development and mucosal immune gene expression in the newly born piglet. This study revealed novel information about the distribution and expression patterns of TLR and inflammatory cytokines in the GI tract of the young pig. Future studies are needed to determine the role and clinical importance of the mucosal microbiota and mucosal gene expression in health, productivity, and susceptibility to the development of GI disease, in piglets.
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- Nidia Maradiaga
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA; Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
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Zeineldin M, Aldridge B, Blair B, Kancer K, Lowe J. Impact of parenteral antimicrobial administration on the structure and diversity of the fecal microbiota of growing pigs. Microb Pathog 2018; 118:220-229. [DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.03.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Arulkumaran N, Lowe J, Ions R, Mendoza M, Bennett V, Dunser M. Videolaryngoscopy versus direct laryngoscopy for emergency orotracheal intubation outside the operating room: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth 2018; 120:712-724. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2017.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Yeoman CJ, Ishaq SL, Bichi E, Olivo SK, Lowe J, Aldridge BM. Biogeographical Differences in the Influence of Maternal Microbial Sources on the Early Successional Development of the Bovine Neonatal Gastrointestinal tract. Sci Rep 2018; 8:3197. [PMID: 29453364 PMCID: PMC5816665 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-21440-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 97] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [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: 03/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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The impact of maternal microbial influences on the early choreography of the neonatal calf microbiome were investigated. Luminal content and mucosal scraping samples were collected from ten locations in the calf gastrointestinal tract (GIT) over the first 21 days of life, along with postpartum maternal colostrum, udder skin, and vaginal scrapings. Microbiota were found to vary by anatomical location, between the lumen and mucosa at each GIT location, and differentially enriched for maternal vaginal, skin, and colostral microbiota. Most calf sample sites exhibited a gradual increase in α-diversity over the 21 days beginning the first few days after birth. The relative abundance of Firmicutes was greater in the proximal GIT, while Bacteroidetes were greater in the distal GIT. Proteobacteria exhibited greater relative abundances in mucosal scrapings relative to luminal content. Forty-six percent of calf luminal microbes and 41% of mucosal microbes were observed in at-least one maternal source, with the majority being shared with microbes on the skin of the udder. The vaginal microbiota were found to harbor and uniquely share many common and well-described fibrolytic rumen bacteria, as well as methanogenic archaea, potentially indicating a role for the vagina in populating the developing rumen and reticulum with microbes important to the nutrition of the adult animal.
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- Montana State University, Department of Animal and Range Science, Bozeman, MT, USA.
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- Montana State University, Department of Animal and Range Science, Bozeman, MT, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
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- Montana State University, Department of Animal and Range Science, Bozeman, MT, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA
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- Integrated Food Animal Systems, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL, USA.
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Zeineldin M, Aldridge B, Lowe J. Dysbiosis of the fecal microbiota in feedlot cattle with hemorrhagic diarrhea. Microb Pathog 2017; 115:123-130. [PMID: 29275129 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2017.12.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The bovine gastrointestinal microbiota is a complex polymicrobial ecosystem that plays an important role in maintaining mucosal health. The role of mucosal microbial populations in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases has been well established in other species. However, limited information is available about changes in the fecal microbiota that occur under disease conditions, such as hemorrhagic diarrhea in feedlot cattle. The objectives of this study were to characterize the differences in fecal microbiota composition, diversity and functional gene profile between feedlot calves with, and without, hemorrhagic diarrhea. Deep fecal swabs were collected from calves with hemorrhagic diarrhea (n = 5) and from pen matched healthy calves (n = 5). Genomic DNA was extracted, and V1-V3 hypervariable region of 16S rRNA gene was amplified and sequenced using the Illumina MiSeq sequencing. When compared to healthy calves, feedlot cattle with hemorrhagic diarrhea showed significant increases in the relative abundance of Clostridium, Blautia and Escherichia, and significant decreases in the relative abundance of Flavobacterium, Oscillospira, Desulfonauticus, Ruminococcus, Thermodesulfovibrio and Butyricimonas. Linear discriminant analysis effect size (LEfSe) also revealed significant differences in bacterial taxa between healthy calves and hemorrhagic diarrhea calves. This apparent dysbiosis in fecal microbiota was associated with significant differences in the predictive functional metagenome profiles of these microbial communities. In summary, our results revealed a bacterial dysbiosis in fecal samples of calves with hemorrhagic diarrhea, with the diseased calves exhibiting less diversity and fewer observed species compared to healthy controls. Additional studies are warranted in a larger cohort of animals to help elucidate the trajectory of change in fecal microbial communities, and their predictive functional capacity, in calves with other gastrointestinal diseases.
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- Mohamed Zeineldin
- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA; Department of Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt.
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
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- Integrated Food Animal Management Systems, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA.
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Thomas M, Sadjadian P, Kollmeier J, Lowe J, Mattson P, Trout JR, Gargano M, Patchen ML, Walsh R, Beliveau M, Marier JF, Bose N, Gorden K, Schneller F. A randomized, open-label, multicenter, phase II study evaluating the efficacy and safety of BTH1677 (1,3-1,6 beta glucan; Imprime PGG) in combination with cetuximab and chemotherapy in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Invest New Drugs 2017; 35:345-358. [PMID: 28303530 PMCID: PMC5418307 DOI: 10.1007/s10637-017-0450-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [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: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Introduction BTH1677, a 1,3–1,6 beta-glucan immunomodulator, stimulates a coordinated anti-cancer immune response in combination with anti-tumor antibody therapies. This phase II study explored the efficacy, pharmacokinetics (PK), and safety of BTH1677 combined with cetuximab/carboplatin/paclitaxel in untreated stage IIIB/IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Methods Patients were randomized 2:1 to the BTH1677 arm (N=60; BTH1677, 4 mg/kg, weekly; cetuximab, initial dose 400 mg/m2 and subsequent doses 250 mg/m2, weekly; carboplatin, 6 mg/mL/min AUC (area-under-the-curve) by Calvert formula, once each 3-week cycle [Q3W]); and paclitaxel, 200 mg/m2, Q3W) or Control arm (N=30; cetuximab/carboplatin/paclitaxel as above). Carboplatin/paclitaxel was discontinued after 4–6 cycles; patients who responded or remained stable received maintenance therapy with BTH1677/cetuximab (BTH1677 arm) or cetuximab (Control arm). Investigator and blinded central radiology reviews were conducted. Efficacy assessments included objective response rate (ORR; primary endpoint), disease control rate, duration of objective response, time-to-progression and overall survival (OS); safety was assessed by adverse events (AEs). Potential biomarker analysis for BTH1677 response was also conducted. Results Compared to control treatment, the addition of BTH1677 numerically increased ORR by both investigator (47.8% vs 23.1%; p=0.0468) and central (36.6% vs 23.1%; p=0.2895) reviews. No other endpoints differed between arms. PK was consistent with previous studies. BTH1677 was well tolerated, with AEs expected of the backbone therapy predominating. Biomarker-positive patients displayed better ORR and OS than negative patients. Conclusions BTH1677 combined with cetuximab/carboplatin/paclitaxel was well tolerated and improved ORR as first-line treatment in patients with advanced NSCLC. Future patient selection by biomarker status may further improve efficacy ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00874848
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- M Thomas
- Internistische Onkologie der Thoraxtumoren, Thoraxklinik im Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Translational Lung Research Center Heidelberg (TLRC-H), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Amalienstrasse 5, 69126, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Johannes Wesling Medical Center Minden, Clinic Hematology/Oncology, Hans-Nolte-Str. 1, 32429, Minden, Germany
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- Lungenklinik Heckeshorn, HELIOS Klinikum Emil von Behring, Specialist Department 1: Clinic for Pneumology, Pneumology Oncology, Walterhöferstr.11, 14165, Berlin, Germany
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Rutgers University, 82 Rittenhouse Circle, Newtown, PA, 18940, USA
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA. .,Immuno Research, Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite B, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA.
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Pharsight/Certara, Pharsight - A Certara™ Company, 2000 Peel Street, Suite 570, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2W5, Canada
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- Pharsight/Certara, Pharsight - A Certara™ Company, 2000 Peel Street, Suite 570, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2W5, Canada
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Biothera Pharmaceuticals Inc., 3388 Mike Collins Drive, Suite A, Eagan, MN, 55121, USA
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- Medical Clinic and Polyclinic, Klinikum rechts der Isar of Technical University Munich, Ismaninger Str. 22, 81675, Munich, Germany
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Bose N, Ottoson N, Harrison B, Chan A, Bykowski Jonas A, Qiu X, Ma M, Huhn R, Lowe J, Walsh R, Gorden K, Leonardo S, Ertelt K, Danielson M, Michel K, Patchen M, Uhlik M, Iglesias J, Graff J. Anti-beta glucan antibodies represent a mechanism-based biomarker to select patients responsive to the novel immunotherapeutic, Imprime PGG. Eur J Cancer 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)32915-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Ishaq SL, Bichi E, Olivo SK, Lowe J, Yeoman CJ, Alridge BM. 1522 Influence of colostrum on the microbiological diversity of the developing bovine intestinal tract. J Anim Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.2527/jam2016-1522] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mukerji G, Kainth S, Pendrith C, Lowe J, Feig DS, Banerjee AT, Wu W, Lipscombe LL. Predictors of low diabetes risk perception in a multi-ethnic cohort of women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Diabet Med 2016; 33:1437-44. [PMID: 26499170 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2015] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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AIM To determine what proportion of women with gestational diabetes underestimate their diabetes risk and identify factors associated with low diabetes risk perception. METHODS Participants included pregnant adult women with gestational diabetes between 2009 and 2012 across seven diabetes clinics in Ontario, Canada. Data were collected through chart review and a survey that included a diabetes risk perception question. RESULTS Of the 614 of 902 women (68% response rate) with gestational diabetes, 89% correctly responded that gestational diabetes increases the risk for developing diabetes. However, 47.1% of women perceived themselves to be at low risk for developing diabetes within 10 years. On multivariable analysis, BMI < 25 kg/m(2) , absent previous gestational diabetes history, absent diabetes family history and absent insulin use were appropriately associated with low diabetes risk perception. However, compared with Caucasian ethnicity, high-risk ethnicity (Aboriginal, Latin American, West Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, Filipino, Black, Pacific Islander) [odds ratio (OR) 2.07; 95% CI 1.30-3.31] and East and South East Asian ethnicity (OR 2.01; 1.10-3.67) were associated with low diabetes risk perception. After further adjustment for immigration, only high-risk ethnicity remained a predictor of low diabetes risk perception (OR 1.86; 1.09-3.19), whereas East and South East Asian ethnicity did not (OR 1.67; 0.86-3.22). CONCLUSIONS Although the majority of women recognized gestational diabetes as a risk factor for diabetes, almost half underestimated their personal high diabetes risk despite prenatal care. Furthermore, women from high-risk ethnic groups were more likely to underestimate their risk, even after adjusting for immigration. Interventions tailored to these groups are necessary to enhance perceived diabetes risk.
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- G Mukerji
- Women's College Hospital, Toronto.
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto.
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- University of Western Ontario, London
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
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- Women's College Research Institute, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital, Toronto
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto
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Shum M, Beck J, Meyerhardt J, Patel R, Kochenderfer M, Crocenzi T, Patchen M, Gargano M, Ma B, Lowe J, Iglesias J. Levels of endogenous anti-beta-glucan IgG antibodies (ABA) predict clinical outcomes for imprime PGG: Evidence from phase 3 PRIMUS study in patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Ann Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdw363.87] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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This paper examines the manufacturing performance and management practices of 71 automotive components suppliers located in Europe, Japan and North America. The research reports on the extent to which these plants have adopted 'lean production' practices and tests the proposition that such techniques are linked with high manufacturing performance. The results support the contention that tight process control and closely integrated operations are more productive. However, the data do not support the notion that the work organization and human resource policies associated with the lean production model represent a universal 'best way' for achieving high manufacturing performance. Rather, our findings emphasize the importance of context, specific plant characteristics and choice for understanding the performance of manufacturing organizations.
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- James Lowe
- Rick Delbridge Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Nick Oliver Judge Institute of Management Studies, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K
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Kilday JP, Chapman RJ, Storer LC, Lowe J, Jacques TS, Jaspan T, MacArthur D, Mallucci C, Thorp N, Massimino M, Bouffet E, Ellison D, Machin D, Grundy RG. EPN-10UPDATING THE PROGNOSTIC IMPORTANCE OF RESECTION STATUS AND CHROMOSOME 1q GAIN IN CHILDREN TREATED ACCORDING TO THE FIRST SIOP 1999-04 TRIAL FOR PAEDIATRIC INTRACRANIAL EPENDYMOMA. Neuro Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/now070.09] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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Kanner-Acerbo E, Lowe J. Review of immunological responses to porcine coronaviruses and implications on population based control strategies in epidemic and endemic infections. World J Immunol 2016; 6:60-66. [DOI: 10.5411/wji.v6.i1.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2015] [Revised: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/16/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Five major porcine coronaviruses (COVs) have been identified which cause severe gastrointestinal (GI) and respiratory disease in pigs. They include transmissible gastroenteritis (TGEV), porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), porcine deltacoronavirus, porcine respiratory coronavirus, and porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis. These diseases, especially TGEV and PEDV, have caused epidemics in Europe, Asia, and the Americas over the past 50 years, causing significant economic losses to swine producers. As pigs are a major protein source worldwide there is great interest in understanding, controlling, and preventing these diseases. These diseases have no cure, and current vaccines are not fully protective. On-farm prevention and biosecurity are difficult to enforce and have not stopped the spread of these diseases between herds. Recent advances in the immunology of porcine COVs has revealed that the immune response to porcine COVs shares many similarities with the response to human COVs, leading to increased interest in pigs as models for human disease. Highlights of these advances include the key role of local antigen presenting cells in the gastrointestinal tract in stimulating a protective immune response. This understanding has lead to new proposed vaccines. Advances in the understanding of the ways the viruses evade and degrade the host immune system have also lead to novel proposed therapies. Many of these therapies are in the early development stages, as researchers attempt to create efficacious, cost-effective, and practical therapies for these diseases.
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Lowe J, Howlett DC. Abnormality on a plain film chest radiograph. BMJ 2016; 352:i1003. [PMID: 26896432 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.i1003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- James Lowe
- Eastbourne District General Hospital, Eastbourne, UK
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- Department of Radiology, East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, Eastbourne, UK
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Bejaimal SAD, Wu CF, Lowe J, Feig DS, Shah BR, Lipscombe LL. Short-term risk of cancer among women with previous gestational diabetes: a population-based study. Diabet Med 2016; 33:39-46. [PMID: 25970380 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS To evaluate the relationship between gestational diabetes (GDM) and incidence of cancer in women within the first decade postpartum. METHODS This population-based retrospective cohort study compared the risk of cancer in women with GDM with that of a matched control group comprising pregnant women without diabetes. We included women from Ontario, Canada aged 20-50 years with no history of cancer who had given birth between 1995 and 2008 (N = 149 049). Women with GDM (N = 49 684) were matched on age and year of giving birth, in a ratio of 1:2, to pregnant women without diabetes (N = 99 365). RESULTS Over a median 8-year follow-up, there were a total of 2927 (1.5%) cancers. After adjustment for covariates, we found no significant difference in overall risk of cancer between women with GDM and matched control subjects; however, GDM was associated with a significantly greater risk of thyroid cancer (adjusted hazard ratio 1.24, 95% CI 1.05, 1.46) and a significantly lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer (hazard ratio 0.86, 95% CI 0.75, 0.98) compared with matched control subjects. CONCLUSIONS This large population-based study did not find a greater risk of cancers among women with GDM during the first decade postpartum; however, GDM was associated with a higher risk of thyroid cancer and a lower risk of premenopausal breast cancer. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.
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- S A D Bejaimal
- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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