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Morris L, Shelton C. Widening the gap: could residential 'simulated altitude prehabilitation' exacerbate health inequalities? Anaesthesia 2024; 79:549-550. [PMID: 38330402 DOI: 10.1111/anae.16252] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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- L Morris
- North West School of Anaesthesia, Manchester, UK
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- Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, UK
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Verscheure E, Stierum R, Schlünssen V, Lund Würtz AM, Vanneste D, Kogevinas M, Harding BN, Broberg K, Zienolddiny-Narui S, Erdem JS, Das MK, Makris KC, Konstantinou C, Andrianou X, Dekkers S, Morris L, Pronk A, Godderis L, Ghosh M. Characterization of the internal working-life exposome using minimally and non-invasive sampling methods - a narrative review. Environ Res 2023; 238:117001. [PMID: 37683788 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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During recent years, we are moving away from the 'one exposure, one disease'-approach in occupational settings and towards a more comprehensive approach, taking into account the totality of exposures during a life course by using an exposome approach. Taking an exposome approach however is accompanied by many challenges, one of which, for example, relates to the collection of biological samples. Methods used for sample collection in occupational exposome studies should ideally be minimally invasive, while at the same time sensitive, and enable meaningful repeated sampling in a large population and over a longer time period. This might be hampered in specific situations e.g., people working in remote areas, during pandemics or with flexible work hours. In these situations, using self-sampling techniques might offer a solution. Therefore, our aim was to identify existing self-sampling techniques and to evaluate the applicability of these techniques in an occupational exposome context by conducting a literature review. We here present an overview of current self-sampling methodologies used to characterize the internal exposome. In addition, the use of different biological matrices was evaluated and subdivided based on their level of invasiveness and applicability in an occupational exposome context. In conclusion, this review and the overview of self-sampling techniques presented herein can serve as a guide in the design of future (occupational) exposome studies while circumventing sample collection challenges associated with exposome studies.
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- Eline Verscheure
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO, Risk Analysis for Products in Development, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Research unit for Environment, Occupation and Health, Danish Ramazzini Centre, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Research unit for Environment, Occupation and Health, Danish Ramazzini Centre, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Environment and Health over the Lifecourse Program, ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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- Environment and Health over the Lifecourse Program, ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- National Institute of Occupational Health, Oslo, Norway
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- Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus
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- Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO, Risk Analysis for Products in Development, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO, Risk Analysis for Products in Development, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium; Idewe, External Service for Prevention and Protection at work, Heverlee, Belgium.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for Environment and Health, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
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Harwood R, Bethell G, Eastwood MP, Hotonu S, Allin B, Boam T, Rees CM, Hall NJ, Rhodes H, Ampirska T, Arthur F, Billington J, Bough G, Burdall O, Burnand K, Chhabra S, Driver C, Ducey J, Engall N, Folaranmi E, Gracie D, Ford K, Fox C, Green P, Green S, Jawaid W, John M, Koh C, Lam C, Lewis S, Lindley R, Macafee D, Marks I, McNickle L, O’Sullivan BJ, Peeraully R, Phillips L, Rooney A, Thompson H, Tullie L, Vecchione S, Tyraskis A, Maldonado BN, Pissaridou M, Sanchez-Thompson N, Morris L, John M, Godse A, Farrelly P, Cullis P, McHoney M, Colvin D. The Blunt Liver and Spleen Trauma (BLAST) audit: national survey and prospective audit of children with blunt liver and spleen trauma in major trauma centres. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:2249-2256. [PMID: 35727342 PMCID: PMC10520113 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01990-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE To compare the reported and observed management of UK children with blunt liver or spleen injury (BLSI) to the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) 2019 BLSI guidance. METHODS UK Paediatric Major Trauma Centres (pMTCs) undertook 1 year of prospective data collection on children admitted to or discussed with those centres with BLSI and an online questionnaire was distributed to all consultants who care for children with BLSI in those centres. RESULTS All 21/21 (100%) pMTCs participated; 131 patients were included and 100/152 (65%) consultants responded to the survey. ICU care was reported and observed to be primarily determined using haemodynamic status or concomitant injuries rather than injury grade, in accordance with APSA guidance. Bed rest was reported to be determined by grade of injury by 63% of survey respondents and observed in a similar proportion of patients. Contrary to APSA guidance, follow-up radiological assessment of the injured spleen or liver was undertaken in 44% of patients before discharge and 32% after discharge, the majority of whom were asymptomatic. CONCLUSIONS UK management of BLSI differs from many aspects of APSA guidance. A shift towards using clinical features to determine ICU admission and readiness for discharge is demonstrated, in line with a strong evidence base. However, routine bed rest and re-imaging after BLSI is common, contrary to APSA guidance. This disparity may exist due to concern that evidence around the incidence, presentation and natural history of complications after conservatively managed BLSI, particularly bleeding from pseudoaneurysms, is weak.
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Fairman AD, Walko PF, Ding D, Morris L, Boateng J, Murphy K, Terhorst L. Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST functional performance index. Assist Technol 2023:1-8. [PMID: 37552786 DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2023.2245004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Reliability and validity testing of the ASSIST Functional Performance Index (AFPI) was conducted, focusing on persons with physical disabilities (PwPD). The AFPI was iteratively developed to assess persons' needs for Mainstream Smart Home Technologies (MSHT) as Assistive Technology (AT) and to measure the impact of a service delivery model for MSHT. The AFPI consists of 46 items organized by functional domains. A total of N = 22 PwPD completed the AFPI twice. The median response time between these two time points was four days. Test-retest reliability of overall scores was assessed using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient model (ICC, 3.1). The weighted kappa coefficient was applied to conduct an item analysis, demonstrating moderate to substantial agreement in all but one of the items. During the second administration, validity was established by correlating the number of hours of assistance and total AFPI scores with the SCI-FI Self-Care and Basic Mobility Short Form Questionnaires. Results indicate that the AFPI demonstrates good to very good validity as an assessment tool and outcome measure in recommending and evaluating the impact of MSHT for PwPD. Future studies, including more participants and persons with cognitive and sensory disabilities, may further establish the clinical utility of the AFPI.
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- A D Fairman
- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Occupational Therapy Department, West Bay Collaborative, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lam A, Jankovic L, Aharonyan L, McGroarty K, Prince M, Morris L, Stang C, Berdahl C, Torbati S. 95 A Tender-Loving-Care Volunteer Program to Provide Non-Clinical, Supportive Interventions to Older Adults in the Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2022.08.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jahagirdar S, Morris L, Benis N, Oppegaard O, Svenson M, Hyldegaard O, Skrede S, Norrby-Teglund A, Martins Dos Santos VAP, Saccenti E. Analysis of host-pathogen gene association networks reveals patient-specific response to streptococcal and polymicrobial necrotising soft tissue infections. BMC Med 2022; 20:173. [PMID: 35505341 PMCID: PMC9066942 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02355-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rapidly progressing bacterial infections usually caused by either several pathogens in unison (polymicrobial infections) or Streptococcus pyogenes (mono-microbial infection). These infections are rare and are associated with high mortality rates. However, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms in this heterogeneous group remain elusive. METHODS In this study, we built interactomes at both the population and individual levels consisting of host-pathogen interactions inferred from dual RNA-Seq gene transcriptomic profiles of the biopsies from NSTI patients. RESULTS NSTI type-specific responses in the host were uncovered. The S. pyogenes mono-microbial subnetwork was enriched with host genes annotated with involved in cytokine production and regulation of response to stress. The polymicrobial network consisted of several significant associations between different species (S. pyogenes, Porphyromonas asaccharolytica and Escherichia coli) and host genes. The host genes associated with S. pyogenes in this subnetwork were characterised by cellular response to cytokines. We further found several virulence factors including hyaluronan synthase, Sic1, Isp, SagF, SagG, ScfAB-operon, Fba and genes upstream and downstream of EndoS along with bacterial housekeeping genes interacting with the human stress and immune response in various subnetworks between host and pathogen. CONCLUSIONS At the population level, we found aetiology-dependent responses showing the potential modes of entry and immune evasion strategies employed by S. pyogenes, congruent with general cellular processes such as differentiation and proliferation. After stratifying the patients based on the subject-specific networks to study the patient-specific response, we observed different patient groups with different collagens, cytoskeleton and actin monomers in association with virulence factors, immunogenic proteins and housekeeping genes which we utilised to postulate differing modes of entry and immune evasion for different bacteria in relationship to the patients' phenotype.
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- Sanjeevan Jahagirdar
- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708, WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Lifeglimmer GmbH, Markelstraße 38, 12163, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708, WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands.,Present affiliation: Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Division for infectious diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Infectious Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Department of Anesthesia, Centre of Head and Orthopaedics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Medicine, Division for infectious diseases, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Center for Infectious Medicine, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708, WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands.,Lifeglimmer GmbH, Markelstraße 38, 12163, Berlin, Germany
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- Laboratory of Systems and Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, Stippeneng 4, 6708, WE, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Papoutsopoulou S, Morris L, Bayliff A, Mair T, England H, Stagi M, Bergey F, Alam MT, Sheibani-Tezerji R, Rosenstiel P, Müller W, Martins Dos Santos VAP, Campbell BJ. Effects of Human RelA Transgene on Murine Macrophage Inflammatory Responses. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10040757. [PMID: 35453507 PMCID: PMC9027775 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10040757] [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: 02/19/2022] [Revised: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The NFκB transcription factors are major regulators of innate immune responses, and NFκB signal pathway dysregulation is linked to inflammatory disease. Here, we utilised bone marrow-derived macrophages from the p65-DsRedxp/IκBα-eGFP transgenic strain to study the functional implication of xenogeneic (human) RelA(p65) protein introduced into the mouse genome. Confocal imaging showed that human RelA is expressed in the cells and can translocate to the nucleus following activation of Toll-like receptor 4. RNA sequencing of lipid A-stimulated macrophages, revealed that human RelA impacts on murine gene transcription, affecting both non-NFκB and NFκB target genes, including immediate-early and late response genes, e.g., Fos and Cxcl10. Validation experiments on NFκB targets revealed markedly reduced mRNA levels, but similar kinetic profiles in transgenic cells compared to wild-type. Enrichment pathway analysis of differentially expressed genes revealed interferon and cytokine signaling were affected. These immune response pathways were also affected in macrophages treated with tumor necrosis factor. Data suggests that the presence of xenogeneic RelA protein likely has inhibitory activity, altering specific transcriptional profiles of key molecules involved in immune responses. It is therefore essential that this information be taken into consideration when designing and interpreting future experiments using this transgenic strain.
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- Stamatia Papoutsopoulou
- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (H.E.); (W.M.)
- Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 413 34 Larissa, Greece
- Correspondence: (S.P.); (B.J.C.)
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- LifeGlimmer GmbH, Markelstr. 39A, 12163 Berlin, Germany; (L.M.); (F.B.); (V.A.P.M.D.S.)
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- The Henry Wellcome Laboratories of Molecular & Cellular Gastroenterology, Department of Infection Biology & Microbiomes, Institute of Infection Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK; (A.B.); (T.M.)
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- The Henry Wellcome Laboratories of Molecular & Cellular Gastroenterology, Department of Infection Biology & Microbiomes, Institute of Infection Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK; (A.B.); (T.M.)
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- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (H.E.); (W.M.)
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Cell Signalling, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7BE, UK;
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- LifeGlimmer GmbH, Markelstr. 39A, 12163 Berlin, Germany; (L.M.); (F.B.); (V.A.P.M.D.S.)
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- Warwick Medical School, Bioinformatics RTP, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK;
- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, 6708 WE Kiel, Germany; (R.S.-T.); (P.R.)
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- Institute of Clinical Molecular Biology, Christian Albrechts University of Kiel, 6708 WE Kiel, Germany; (R.S.-T.); (P.R.)
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- Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK; (H.E.); (W.M.)
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- LifeGlimmer GmbH, Markelstr. 39A, 12163 Berlin, Germany; (L.M.); (F.B.); (V.A.P.M.D.S.)
- Laboratory of Systems & Synthetic Biology, Wageningen University & Research, P.O. Box 8033, 6700 EJ Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- The Henry Wellcome Laboratories of Molecular & Cellular Gastroenterology, Department of Infection Biology & Microbiomes, Institute of Infection Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK; (A.B.); (T.M.)
- Correspondence: (S.P.); (B.J.C.)
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Heine M, Fruet G, Courtin S, Jenkins D, Adsley P, Brown A, Canavan R, Catford W, Charon E, Curien D, Della Negra S, Duprat J, Hammache F, Lesrel J, Lotay G, Meyer A, Monpribat E, Montanari D, Morris L, Moukaddam M, Nippert J, Podolyák Z, Regan P, Ribaud I, Richer M, Rudigier M, Shearman R, de Séréville N, Stodel C. Direct Measurement of Carbon Fusion at Astrophysical Energies with Gamma-Particle Coincidences. EPJ Web Conf 2022. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202226001004] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
We present 12C+12C direct fusion measurements with STELLA UKFATIMA, that reach into the region of astrophysics interest relevant to massive stars (M⊙ ≈ 25) using self-supporting thin rotating carbon foils [1]. We demonstrate that detecting gammas and light charged particles in coincidence with nanosecond timing is key for effective background reduction achieving reliable measurements in the sub-nanobarn range. We give details about core developments of the detection apparatus as well as the coincidence-analysis procedure of low count statistics. The present data largely follows the phenomenological hindrance interpolation and shows indication for resonant behaviour at the lowest energy explored.
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Foster K, Shah J, Bandyopadhyay S, Waugh C, Fawzy S, Morris L, Mansour M. 721 Imaging for Suspected Bowel Obstruction in Pennine Acute Trust (PAT): A Comparison with the National Audit of Small Bowel Obstruction’s (NASBO) recommendations. Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background
NASBO recommends Computed Topography (CT) over plain abdominal X-ray (AXR) for the investigation of bowel obstruction (BO). AXR is routinely used within PAT for investigation of BO which may be exposing patients to unnecessary radiation and adding unnecessary cost to the service.
Method
A retrospective audit collected data on patients with CT confirmed BO between July 2019 and February 2020. This looked at the percentage of patients who had both CT and AXR to investigate BO. The cost of these AXRs and the percentage of these AXRs that were normal were also calculated.
Results
A search identified 141 patients with CT proven BO. 81/141(57.4%) patients had both AXR and CT as a part of their initial investigations. Of those patients 26/81(32.1%) had no AXR features suggestive of BO. Only 12/81(14.8%) of those patients had serial AXRs following initial imaging. The cost for one AXR is £34.15 which means £2766.15 was spent on potentially unnecessary AXRs within this period.
Conclusions
PAT is performing potentially unnecessary AXRs which is exposing patients to unnecessary radiation and costing the trust. Plain AXRs do not rule out BO. We have recommended an investigation flowchart to PAT A&E departments to reduce unnecessary AXRs being performed.
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- K Foster
- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Ranti D, Balchandani P, Morris L. Stress is associated with larger perivascular spaces in depression: A 7-tesla MRI study. Eur Psychiatry 2021. [PMCID: PMC9471385 DOI: 10.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.890] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction Emerging evidence in depressive phenotypes suggests that the breakdown of the blood brain barrier (BBB) andhigh levels of inflammatory cytokines in states of persistent stress or traumatic experiences may contribute to its pathophysiology. Ultra-high field MRI may aid in the radiological detection of maladaptations of the glymphatic system related to BBB integrity that may not be visualized at lower field strengths. Objectives We aimed to investigate the link between glymphatic neuroanatomy in the form of perivascular spaces (PVS) and trauma experience in patients with major depressive disorder. Methods We examined PVS’s in patients with major depressive disorder and in healthy controls using 7-Tesla MRI and a semi-automated segmentation algorithm. Results After controlling for age and gender, we found that the number of traumatic life events experienced was positively correlated with total PVS volume in MDD patients (r= 0.50, p= 0.028) and the overall population (r= 0.34, p= 0.024). Furthermore, the number of traumatic events eliciting fear, helplessness, or horror was positively correlated with total PVS volume in MDD patients (r= 0.50, p= 0.030) and the overall population (r= 0.32, p= 0.023). As expected, age correlated positively with PVS count (r= 0.37, p= 0.013), PVS total volume (r= 0.53, p< 0.001), and PVS density (r= 0.68, p< 0.001 in all participants. Conclusions These results suggest a relationship between glymphatic dysfunction potentially related to BBB integrity and psychological trauma in patients with depression, and suggest that glymphatic impairment may play a role in trauma-related symptomatology.
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Lloyd K, Papoutsopoulou S, Smith E, Stegmaier P, Bergey F, Morris L, Kittner M, England H, Spiller D, White MHR, Duckworth CA, Campbell BJ, Poroikov V, Martins Dos Santos VAP, Kel A, Muller W, Pritchard DM, Probert C, Burkitt MD. Using systems medicine to identify a therapeutic agent with potential for repurposing in inflammatory bowel disease. Dis Model Mech 2020; 13:dmm044040. [PMID: 32958515 PMCID: PMC7710021 DOI: 10.1242/dmm.044040] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) cause significant morbidity and mortality. Aberrant NF-κB signalling is strongly associated with these conditions, and several established drugs influence the NF-κB signalling network to exert their effect. This study aimed to identify drugs that alter NF-κB signalling and could be repositioned for use in IBD. The SysmedIBD Consortium established a novel drug-repurposing pipeline based on a combination of in silico drug discovery and biological assays targeted at demonstrating an impact on NF-κB signalling, and a murine model of IBD. The drug discovery algorithm identified several drugs already established in IBD, including corticosteroids. The highest-ranked drug was the macrolide antibiotic clarithromycin, which has previously been reported to have anti-inflammatory effects in aseptic conditions. The effects of clarithromycin effects were validated in several experiments: it influenced NF-κB-mediated transcription in murine peritoneal macrophages and intestinal enteroids; it suppressed NF-κB protein shuttling in murine reporter enteroids; it suppressed NF-κB (p65) DNA binding in the small intestine of mice exposed to lipopolysaccharide; and it reduced the severity of dextran sulphate sodium-induced colitis in C57BL/6 mice. Clarithromycin also suppressed NF-κB (p65) nuclear translocation in human intestinal enteroids. These findings demonstrate that in silico drug repositioning algorithms can viably be allied to laboratory validation assays in the context of IBD, and that further clinical assessment of clarithromycin in the management of IBD is required.This article has an associated First Person interview with the joint first authors of the paper.
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- Katie Lloyd
- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
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- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
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- Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, UK
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Morris L, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Simcock R, Cree A, Turner S, Agar M. PO-1263: What every radiation oncologist should know about geriatric oncology: A global expert consensus. Radiother Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)01281-0] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Oh J, Katsoulakis E, Riaz N, Yu Y, Apte A, Leeman J, Katabi N, Morris L, Chan T, Hatzoglou V, Lee N, Deasy J. PO-1550: Radiomics characteristics correlate with immune activation and HPV status in head and neck cancer. Radiother Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)01568-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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McHugo VS, Nolke L, Delassus P, MaCarthy E, McMahon CJ, Morris L. The impact of compliance on Stage 2 uni-ventricular heart circulation: An experimental assessment of the Bidirectional Glenn. Med Eng Phys 2020; 84:184-192. [PMID: 32977917 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2020.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The Bidirectional Glenn (BDG) or cavopulmonary connection is typically undertaken to volume unload the single ventricle in an effort to preserve ventricular and atrioventricular valve function. The geometry of this surgical palliation has been shown to influence the fluid energy loss as well as the distribution of flow that enters through the superior vena cava. In-vitro and in-silico studies to date have been performed on rigid wall models, while this investigation looks at the impact of flexible thin walled models versus rigid walls. Rigid and compliant models of two patient-specific Glenn geometries were fabricated and tested under various flow conditions, within a biosimulator capable of replicating patient specific flow conditions. It was found that the compliant models exhibit greater levels of energy loss compared to the rigid models. Along with these findings greater levels of turbulence was found in both compliant models compared to their rigid counterparts under ultrasound examinations. This shows that vessel compliance has a significant impact on the hemodynamics within hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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- V S McHugo
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (GMIT), Galway Medical Technology Centre, Ireland.
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland; University College Dublin School of Medicine, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (GMIT), Galway Medical Technology Centre, Ireland
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (GMIT), Galway Medical Technology Centre, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatric Cardiology Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland; University College Dublin School of Medicine, Belfield, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (GMIT), Galway Medical Technology Centre, Ireland.
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O'Donovan A, Morris L. Palliative Radiation Therapy in Older Adults With Cancer: Age-Related Considerations. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2020; 32:766-774. [PMID: 32641244 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2020.06.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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There are many additional considerations when treating older adults with cancer, especially in the context of palliative care. Currently, radiation therapy is underutilised in some countries and disease sites, but there is also evidence of unnecessary treatment in other contexts. Making rational treatment decisions for older adults necessitates an underlying appraisal of the person's physiological reserve capacity. This is termed 'frailty', and there is considerable heterogeneity in its clinical presentation, from patients who are relatively robust and suitable for standard treatment, to those who are frail and perhaps require a different approach. Frailty assessment also presents an important opportunity for intervention, when followed by Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in those who require it. Generally, a two-step approach, with a short initial screening, followed by CGA, is advocated in geriatric oncology guidelines. This has the potential to optimise care of the older person, and may also reverse or slow the development of frailty. It therefore has an important impact on the patient's quality of life, which is especially valued in the context of palliative care. Frailty assessment also allows a more informed discussion of treatment outcomes and a shared decision-making approach. With regards to the radiotherapy regimen itself, there are many adaptations that can better facilitate the older person, from positioning and immobilisation, to treatment prescriptions. Treatment courses should be as short as possible and take into account the older person's unique circumstances. The additional burden of travel to treatment for the patient, caregiver or family/support network should also be considered. Reducing treatments to single fractions may be appropriate, or alternatively, hypofractionated regimens. In order to enhance care and meet the demands of a rapidly ageing population, future radiation oncology professionals require education on the basic principles of geriatric medicine, as many aspects remain poorly understood.
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- A O'Donovan
- Applied Radiation Therapy Trinity (ARTT) research group, Discipline of Radiation Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, St George Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2217, Australia
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Fruet G, Courtin S, Heine M, Jenkins DG, Adsley P, Brown A, Canavan R, Catford WN, Charon E, Curien D, Della Negra S, Duprat J, Hammache F, Lesrel J, Lotay G, Meyer A, Montanari D, Morris L, Moukaddam M, Nippert J, Podolyák Z, Regan PH, Ribaud I, Richer M, Rudigier M, Shearman R, de Séréville N, Stodel C. Advances in the Direct Study of Carbon Burning in Massive Stars. Phys Rev Lett 2020; 124:192701. [PMID: 32469543 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.124.192701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The ^{12}C+^{12}C fusion reaction plays a critical role in the evolution of massive stars and also strongly impacts various explosive astrophysical scenarios. The presence of resonances in this reaction at energies around and below the Coulomb barrier makes it impossible to carry out a simple extrapolation down to the Gamow window-the energy regime relevant to carbon burning in massive stars. The ^{12}C+^{12}C system forms a unique laboratory for challenging the contemporary picture of deep sub-barrier fusion (possible sub-barrier hindrance) and its interplay with nuclear structure (sub-barrier resonances). Here, we show that direct measurements of the ^{12}C+^{12}C fusion cross section may be made into the Gamow window using an advanced particle-gamma coincidence technique. The sensitivity of this technique effectively removes ambiguities in existing measurements made with gamma ray or charged-particle detection alone. The present cross-section data span over 8 orders of magnitude and support the fusion-hindrance model at deep sub-barrier energies.
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- G Fruet
- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- USIAS/Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67083, France
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
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- University of York, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- University of York, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex TW110 LW, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- NIMBE, CEA, CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, CEA Saclay F-91191 Gif sur Yvette, France
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- Centre de Sciences Nucléaires et de Sciences de la Matière (CSNSM), Université Paris Sud, UMR 8609-CNRS/IN2P3, 91405 Orsay, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- USIAS/Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67083, France
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- University of York, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex TW110 LW, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- IPHC, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg F-67037, France
- CNRS, UMR7178, Strasbourg F-67037, France
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
- National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex TW110 LW, United Kingdom
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- Institut de Physique Nucléaire, CNRS/IN2P3, Université Paris-Sud, Université Paris-Saclay, 91406 Orsay Cedex, France
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- GANIL, CEA/DSM-CNRS/IN2P3, Caen F-14076, France
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Fan D, Fan M, Wang H, Lee A, Yu Y, Chen L, Tsai C, McBride S, Riaz N, Bernstein M, Mueller B, Gelblum D, Fetten J, Dunn L, Michel L, Pfister D, Ho A, Boyle J, Cohen M, Roman B, Cracchiolo J, Morris L, Ganly I, Singh B, Shaha A, Patel S, Shah J, Wong R, Sherman E, Lee N, Kang J. Last-line Local Treatment with the Quad Shot Regimen for Previously Irradiated Head and Neck Cancers. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.11.135] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kelley WN, Andrews J, Appelt AW, Barber R, Barnett J, Barta L, Bass B, Bone E, Breske L, Bryant HH, Case RA, Coleman K, Cyr R, Dewald SK, Dombroski P, Dubs EL, Feldstein FF, Gay BE, Ginn RE, Gottomoller C, Grant H, Heady J, Hills DG, Jerrod L, Jones K, Kaus C, Lane AL, Leslie JE, Marchette D, Misup M, Morris L, Mullen RN, Payton C, Schmidt J, Schneider D, Share R, Sierck M, Wehr HM, Williams R. Qualitative Ampule and Multitest for Beta-Lactam Residues in Fluid Milk Products: Collaborative Study. J AOAC Int 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/jaoac/65.5.1193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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A collaborative study was performed on a rapid Bacillus stearothermophilus agar diffusion ampule method to detect low levels of penicillin G in 7 types of fluid milk products. A multitest technique for processing a large number of samples simultaneously was also studied. Slight modifications were made in the original method to establish more uniformity and to eliminate doubtful responses by specifying a confirmation procedure. Twenty samples spiked with penicillin G (0.000 to 0.008 IU/mL) and tetracycline hydrochloride were frozen and sent to 20 laboratories in the ampule test, and 16 laboratories in the multitest. Each analyst was asked to do a screening run and a confirmation run. Results were reported by color reaction and also as positive or negative for β-lactam inhibitors. The concentrations (penicillin G) where percent positive results equal 100 or not significantly less than 100 (α = 0.05) ranged from 0.005 to 0.007 IU/mi in the ampule test and from 0.004 to 0.007 IU/mL in the multitest. Both techniques have been adopted official first action.
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Growcott EJ, Cariaga TA, Morris L, Zang X, Lopez S, Ansaldi DA, Gold J, Gamboa L, Roth T, Simmons RL, Osborne CS. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the novel monobactam LYS228 in a neutropenic murine thigh model of infection. J Antimicrob Chemother 2020; 74:108-116. [PMID: 30325447 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Objectives The neutropenic murine thigh infection model and a dose-fractionation approach were used to determine the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) relationship of LYS228, a novel monobactam antibiotic with activity against Enterobacteriaceae including carbapenem-resistant strains. Methods Mice (n = 4 per group) were inoculated with Enterobacteriaceae strains via intramuscular injection. Two hours post-bacterial inoculation, treatment with LYS228 was initiated. Animals were euthanized with CO2 24 h after the start of therapy and bacterial counts (log10 cfu) per thigh were determined. PK parameters were calculated using free (f) plasma drug levels. Results Following a dose-fractionation study, non-linear regression analysis determined that the predominant PK/PD parameter associated with antibacterial efficacy of LYS228 was the percentage of the dosing interval that free drug concentrations remained above the MIC (%fT>MIC). In a dose-dependent manner, LYS228 reduced the thigh bacterial burden in models established with Enterobacteriaceae producing β-lactamase enzymes of all classes (e.g. ESBLs, NDM-1, KPC, CMY-2 and OXA-48). The range of the calculated static dose was 86-649 mg/kg/day for the isolates tested, and the magnitude of the driver of efficacy was 37-83 %fT>MIC. %fT>MIC was confirmed as the parameter predominantly driving efficacy as evidenced by a strong coefficient of determination (r2 = 0.68). Neutrophils had minimal impact on the effect of LYS228 in the murine thigh infection model. Conclusions LYS228 is efficacious in murine thigh infection models using β-lactamase-producing strains of Enterobacteriaceae, including those expressing metallo-β-lactamases, ESBLs and serine carbapenemases, with the PK/PD driver of efficacy identified as %T>MIC.
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- E J Growcott
- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Emeryville, CA, USA
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Stavrakis S, Elkholey K, Morris L, Li Y, Po SS. P3512Sex differences in rats with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and the effect of autonomic modulation. Eur Heart J 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz745.0376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) accounts for 50% of HF and sudden death is the leading cause of mortality. There are considerable sex differences in cardiac structure and function, which may be related to outcomes in HFpEF. Transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) is antiarrhythmic.
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To describe sex differences in mortality, autonomic tone and ECG parameters in rats with HFpEF and examine the effect of tVNS on these outcomes.
Methods
Dahl salt sensitive (DS) rats of either sex were randomized into high salt (HS, 8% NaCl) or low salt (LS) diet (0.3% NaCl) at 7 weeks of age. After 6 weeks of LS or HS diets, HS rats were randomized to receive active or sham tVNS, 30min daily (20Hz, 3mA) for 4 weeks. The rats were monitored daily for 4 weeks for the development of HFpEF. ECG and echocardiogram were performed at 13 weeks (baseline) and 17 weeks (endpoint). Heart rate variability (HRV) was calculated at the respective time points. ECG and HRV parameters were analyzed in a blinded fashion. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of mortality.
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A total of 58 rats were included (5 male LS, 6 female LS, 22 male HS and 25 female HS). HS rats developed significant hypertension and signs of HFpEF, while 24% of females and 53% of males died (P=0.004). There were 4 sudden cardiac deaths in males (with ventricular tachycardia documented in 1 rat), whereas all the females died of HF or stroke. Corrected QT (QTc) at baseline significantly prolonged in HS compared to LS rats (250.5±14.4ms vs. 226.8±13.9ms, respectively, p=0.0007), while all other ECG parameters did not differ significantly between groups. In HS rats, QTc prolongation was significantly more pronounced in males compared to females (259.4±20.6ms vs. 243.8±14.5ms, respectively, P=0.002). In univariate analysis, prolonged baseline QTc (OR=1.04; 95% CI 1.01–1.06, p=0.003) and male sex (OR=3.21, 95% CI 1.19–8.66, p=0.016) predicted mortality. However, in multivariate analysis, QTc was the only significant predictor of mortality (OR=1.04; 95% CI 1.01–1.06, p=0.003). After 4 weeks of treatment, active tVNS significantly decreased QTc compared to sham (244.6±13.8ms vs. 255.8±14.0ms, respectively, p=0.017) in both male and female rats in a similar manner. The low frequency to high frequency ratio (LF/HF) of HRV, which reflects sympathovagal balance, was significantly decreased in active tVNS rats compared to sham (0.21±0.13 vs. 0.54±0.14, respectively; p=0.001) in both male and female rats in a similar manner.
Conclusions
Male rats with HFpEF exhibit worse survival compared to females and are at higher risk for sudden death. QTc prolongation accounts for the increased risk of sudden death in males compared to females. Autonomic modulation with tVNS attenuates the unfavorable changes in QTc and HRV induced by HS diet and may be used to prevent ventricular arrhythmias in patients with HFpEF.
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- S Stavrakis
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States of America
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States of America
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States of America
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States of America
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- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States of America
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Taune M, Ustero P, Hiashiri S, Huang K, Aia P, Morris L, Main S, Chan G, du Cros P, Majumdar SS. Successful implementation of bedaquiline for multidrug-resistant TB treatment in remote Papua New Guinea. Public Health Action 2019; 9:S73-S79. [PMID: 31579654 PMCID: PMC6735455 DOI: 10.5588/pha.18.0071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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SETTING Bedaquiline (BDQ) was introduced in the multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) programme in Daru in remote Papua New Guinea in 2015, along with a core package of active drug-safety monitoring (aDSM). OBJECTIVE To assess interim results and safety of BDQ for the treatment of MDR-TB from 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2017. DESIGN A retrospective cohort analysis of routine programme data. RESULTS Of 277 MDR-TB patients, 77 (39%) received BDQ with a total of 8 serious adverse events including 5 (6.5%) deaths, of which 1 (1.3% QTcF prolongation, grade 3) was attributable to BDQ. Of 200 (61%) patients who did not receive BDQ, there were 17 (9%) deaths. Completeness of monitoring for the BDQ group was 90% for >5 electrocardiograms and 79% for ⩾2 cultures. In the interim result indicator analysis at month 6 in the BDQ and non-BDQ groups, there were respectively 0% and 1% lost to follow-up; 6.5% and 8.5% who died; 94% and 91% in care; and 92% and 96% with negative culture among those monitored. CONCLUSION Early experience in Daru shows BDQ is safe and feasible to implement with aDSM with good interim effectiveness supporting the rapid adoption and scale-up of the 2019 WHO MDR-TB treatment guidelines in the programme and in similar remote settings.
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- M Taune
- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National TB Program, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
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- Provincial Health Office, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Adepoyibi T, Keam T, Kuma A, Haihuie T, Hapolo M, Islam S, Akumu B, Chani K, Morris L, Taune M. A pilot model of patient education and counselling for drug-resistant tuberculosis in Daru, Papua New Guinea. Public Health Action 2019; 9:S80-S82. [PMID: 31579655 PMCID: PMC6735450 DOI: 10.5588/pha.18.0096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Education and counselling for people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is recommended by the World Health Organization, given the arduous treatment journey. A model of education and counselling involving counsellors and peer counsellors, standard sessions and novel education tools was piloted in the high DR-TB burden context of Daru, Papua New Guinea. The pilot contributed to high retention in care, highlighting the need for investment in scalable models. Future models will need to be adapted as better tolerated regimens are introduced. A focus on patient-centred care requires prioritisation in order to meet the End TB Strategy targets.
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- T Adepoyibi
- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Western Province Health Department, Daru, Western Province, PNG
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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Morris L, Hiasihri S, Chan G, Honjepari A, Tugo O, Taune M, Aia P, Dakulala P, Majumdar SS. The emergency response to multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea, 2014-2017. Public Health Action 2019; 9:S4-S11. [PMID: 31580333 PMCID: PMC6735456 DOI: 10.5588/pha.18.0074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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SETTING A response to an outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) on Daru Island, South Fly District (SFD), Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG) was implemented by a national emergency response taskforce. OBJECTIVE To describe programmatic interventions for TB in SFD and evaluate characteristics of TB case notifications, drug resistance and treatment outcomes. DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study based on routine programmatic data for all patients enrolled on TB treatment at Daru General Hospital from 2014 to 2017. RESULTS The response involved high-level political commitment, joint planning, resource mobilisation, community engagement and strengthening TB case detection and treatment. Of 1548 people enrolled on TB treatment, 1208 (78%) had drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB) and 333 (21.5%) had MDR-TB. There was an increase in MDR-TB as a proportion of all TB. Treatment success rates increased over the study period from 55% to 86% for DS-TB, and from 70% to 81% for MDR-TB from 2014 to 2015. The 2014 case notification rate for TB in SFD was 1031/100 000, decreasing to 736/100 000 in 2017. CONCLUSION The outbreak was stabilised through the response from the national and provincial governments and international partners. Additional interventions are needed to decrease the TB burden in Daru.
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- L Morris
- Western Province Health Department, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Western Province Health Department, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, PNG
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, PNG
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- National Department of Health, Port Morseby, PNG
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- National Department of Health, Port Morseby, PNG
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Kama G, Huang GKL, Taune M, Arura R, Morris L, Kombuk B, Marome A, O'Brien DP. Tuberculosis treatment unmasking leprosy: management of drug-resistant tuberculosis and leprosy co-infection. Public Health Action 2019; 9:S83-S85. [PMID: 31579656 DOI: 10.5588/pha.18.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 03/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Co-infection with tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy is thought to occur infrequently, but has been reported in settings highly endemic for both infectious diseases. We report for the first time a case where treatment for multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) led to the 'unmasking' of clinically silent leprosy through the precipitation of a type-1 immunological reaction. Current treatment regimens for MDR-TB may contain a number of drugs, such as levo-floxacin and clofazimine, which also have activity against M. leprae. A treatment regimen containing drugs active against both mycobacterial species may be used to achieve cure. Individual considerations on drug-drug interactions, potential additive toxicities and other comorbidities should be taken into account.
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- G Kama
- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- Western Province Health Department, Daru, PNG
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- Daru General Hospital, Daru, Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
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- National Department of Health, Public Health Division, Port Moresby, PNG
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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Kitchin D, Bhiman J, Mvududu D, Oosthuysen B, Lambson B, Madzorera S, Anthony C, Abdool Karim SS, Garrett NJ, Doria-Rose NA, Mascola JR, Morris L, Moore PL. A1 The role of virus-antibody co-evolution in the development of a V3-glycan-directed HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibody lineage. Virus Evol 2019. [PMCID: PMC6736059 DOI: 10.1093/ve/vez002] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) are essential for a preventative HIV-1 vaccine but have not been elicited through vaccination. bNAbs develop in 20–30 per cent of HIV-1 infections and often target the V3-glycan epitope of the HIV envelope protein (Env). In these individuals, virus-antibody co-evolution is thought to drive the maturation of antibody lineages to neutralization breadth. We used deep sequencing of env genes and antibody transcripts from fourteen time points spanning the first 3 years of infection to characterize the virus-antibody co-evolution in donor CAP255 who developed V3-glycan-specific bNAbs. Sequencing and cloning of env genes, followed by neutralization assays, were used to identify Env mutations associated with neutralization escape from two bNAbs (CAP255.G3 and CAP255.C5) isolated at 149 weeks post-infection (wpi). Sequencing data indicated that CAP255 was co-infected by three related viral variants, all of which had an intact N332 glycan, which persisted in > 90 per cent of later viruses. A recombinant V3-region became fixed from 8 wpi, conferring slight neutralization resistance to CAP255.G3/C5 and other V3-glycan bNAbs. Later, T415R/K substitutions in V4 emerged by 51 wpi and were associated with complete viral escape from CAP255.G3/C5, though not from the polyclonal plasma response. All 93-week and later Envs were resistant to CAP255.G3/C5 and V3-glycan bNAb PGT135. Viral escape by 51 wpi suggested that the CAP255 bNAbs arose earlier, driving escape, but persisted to 149 weeks. This was supported by preliminary deep sequencing of the antibody repertoire that indicated bNAb lineage members were already present in the plasma at 39 wpi. Escape from V3-glycan bNAbs via T415R/K mutations have not previously been shown, suggesting a novel mode of recognition within the V3-glycan supersite. Further work will focus on identifying the bNAb-initiating Env and intermediate bNAb lineage members that were capable of engaging contemporaneous Env neutralization escape mutants. Characterization of Envs that engaged bNAb precursors, as well as those that selected for broader members of the bNAb lineage, will inform the design of immunogens capable of eliciting V3-glycan bNAbs in a novel HIV-1 vaccine regimen.
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- D Kitchin
- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine and Division of Medical Virology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- Vaccine Research Center, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Malone F, McCarthy E, Delassus P, Buhk JH, Fiehler J, Morris L. Embolus Analog Trajectory Paths Under Physiological Flowrates Through Patient-Specific Aortic Arch Models. J Biomech Eng 2019; 141:2734765. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4043832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common irregular heartbeat among the world's population and is a major contributor to cardiogenic embolisms and acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, the role AF flow plays in the trajectory paths of cardiogenic emboli has not been experimentally investigated. A physiological simulation system was designed to analyze the trajectory patterns of bovine embolus analogs (EAs) (n = 720) through four patient-specific models, under three flow conditions: steady flow, normal pulsatile flow, and AF pulsatile flow. It was seen that EA trajectory paths were proportional to the percentage flowrate split of 25–31% along the branching vessels. Overall, AF flow conditions increased trajectories through the left- (LCCA) and right (RCCA)-common carotid artery by 25% with respect to normal pulsatile flow. There was no statistical difference in the distribution of clot trajectories when the clot was released from the right, left, or anterior positions. Significantly, more EAs traveled through the brachiocephalic trunk (BCT) than through the LCCA or the left subclavian. Yet of the EAs that traveled through the common carotid arteries, there was a greater affiliation toward the LCCA compared to the RCCA (p < 0.05).
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- F. Malone
- GMedTech, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway H91 T8NW, Ireland e-mail:
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- GMedTech, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway H91 T8NW, Ireland
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- GMedTech, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway H91 T8NW, Ireland
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, Hamburg 20246, Germany
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- GMedTech, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Galway H91 T8NW, Ireland e-mail:
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Morris L, Turner S, Thiruthaneeswaran N, O'Donovan A, Agar M, Simcock R. EP-1646 Radiation Oncology for the Older Person: Defining international standards for trainee education. Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)32066-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Nguyen H, Butow P, Dhillon H, Morris L, Brown A, West K, Sundaresan P. OC-0198 Using PROs and PROMs in routine head and neck cancer care: what do RTs perceive as barriers? Radiother Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(19)30618-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wheeler JA, Vaghefi H, Liu F, Owens V, Morris L, Denham F, Coody L. Abstract P5-18-12: Effectiveness of Oncotype DX DCIS scoring in a community setting. Cancer Res 2019. [DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs18-p5-18-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The Oncotype DX DCIS Score was developed to assist in determining a low risk for recurrence subgroup of patients who can avoid radiation therapy following breast conserving surgery. We sought to evaluate our experience using the Oncotype DX DCIS Score and to see if a greater number of patients who did not receive radiation therapy were experiencing a local recurrence than the score predicted.
Between February 23, 2011 and November 29, 2017, 145 women were diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) without an invasive component. 126 (87%) underwent breast conserving surgery. Thirty-five underwent Oncotype DX DCIS Score, of whom 26 (74%) were low risk, four were intermediate risk (11%), and five were high risk (14%).
The scores ranged from 0 (7 patients) to 100 (1 patient). Of the 26 patients with low risk scores, one chose to undergo mastectomy, three received radiation therapy, 20 chose observation without radiation therapy, and two patients were unknown because they had no further treatment or follow-up at our facility. Two of the four intermediate risk patients underwent radiation therapy and two did not. Four of the five high risk patients underwent radiation therapy, but one did not.
Twenty-two of the 35 patients who underwent Oncotype DX Score met the criteria for size (based on grade) and margins (at least 3 mm). Ten patients had margins that were less than 3 mm but met the size criteria. Two patients did not meet the size criteria but had at least 3 mm margins. One patient did not meet either the size or margin criteria. None of our 20 patients with low risk Oncotype DX DCIS Score and who met both the size and margin criteria recurred.
With the median follow-up of approximately 2-1/2 years, three of the 21 patients (14%) with low or intermediate risk scores who underwent Oncotype DX DCIS Score and did not receive radiation therapy suffered a local recurrence. The predicted average recurrence risk for these patients based on their Oncotype DX DCIS Score was 12%. Two of these patients who recurred had margins less than 3 mm, and one patient met the size and margin criteria, but had an intermediate risk score.
By comparison, five of 61 (8%) of patients who underwent breast conserving surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy had a local recurrence.
Twenty of the 23 (87%) low risk Oncotype DX DCIS Score patients did not receive radiation therapy and overall 20/35 (57%) of the patients undergoing Oncotype DX DCIS Score did not receive radiation therapy.
Although the follow-up is still relatively short, Oncotype DX DCIS Score allows a considerable number of women to avoid adjuvant radiation therapy.
Citation Format: Wheeler JA, Vaghefi H, Liu F, Owens V, Morris L, Denham F, Coody L. Effectiveness of Oncotype DX DCIS scoring in a community setting [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 P5-18-12.
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- JA Wheeler
- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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- Goshen Center for Cancer Care, Goshen, IN; University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
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Growcott EJ, Cariaga TA, Morris L, Zang X, Lopez S, Ansaldi DA, Gold J, Gamboa L, Roth T, Simmons RL, Osborne CS. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the novel monobactam LYS228 in a neutropenic murine thigh model of infection. J Antimicrob Chemother 2019; 74:280. [PMID: 30412250 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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LaPorte J, Leone K, Zhang X, Holland K, Morris L, Bashey A, Solh M, Solomon S. A unique schedule of palonosetron, ondansetron, and dexamethasone for the prevention of delayed nausea and vomiting in patients receiving myeloablative chemotherapy. J Oncol Pharm Pract 2018; 25:1336-1342. [PMID: 30058442 DOI: 10.1177/1078155218790345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Myeloablative chemotherapy administered prior to autologous stem cell transplantation (auto-SCT) is associated with a significant amount of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). We conducted a phase II trial to assess the safety, efficacy, and impact on quality of life when palonosetron (PAL) 0.25 mg combined with dexamethasone were given on the final or only day of myeloablative chemotherapy for auto-SCT. The primary end point of this study was the incidence of achieving a delayed CINV complete response defined as no emetic episode and no use of rescue medications during the 24-120 h period post chemotherapy. Eighty-five patients were enrolled in the study and received PAL. A delayed CINV complete response was achieved in 15% of patients. A multivariate analysis demonstrated no associated differences between age, gender, diagnosis, or regimen. By day 5 after PAL, the mean nausea severity was 0.91 ± 2.45 vs. 0.09 ± 1.58 at baseline (p = 0.012). Quality of life measurements demonstrated similar quality of life between baseline and day 3. By day 6 however, nausea alone had a statistically significant impact on quality of life. In our study, PAL controlled nausea severity and sustained quality of life, but further strategies are needed to control delayed CINV associated with the auto-SCT process.
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- J LaPorte
- 1 Northside Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 1 Northside Hospital, Department of Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 2 The University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA
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- 3 Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 3 Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 3 Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 3 Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- 3 Blood and Marrow Transplant Group of Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Morris L, Horne M, McEvoy P, Williamson T. Communication training interventions for family and professional carers of people living with dementia: a systematic review of effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis. Aging Ment Health 2018; 22:863-880. [PMID: 29125324 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1399343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To update previous reviews and provide a more detailed overview of the effectiveness, acceptability and conceptual basis of communication training-interventions for carers of people living with dementia. METHOD We searched CINAHL Plus, MEDLINE and PsycINFO using a specific search and extraction protocol, and PRISMA guidelines. Two authors conducted searches and extracted studies that reported effectiveness, efficacy or acceptability data regarding a communication training-intervention for carers of people living with dementia. Risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration guidelines. Quality of qualitative studies was also systematically assessed. RESULTS Searches identified 450 studies (after de-duplication). Thirty-eight studies were identified for inclusion in the review. Twenty-two studies focused on professional carers; 16 studies focused mainly on family carers. Training-interventions were found to improve communication and knowledge. Overall training-interventions were not found to significantly improve behaviour that challenges and caregiver burden. Acceptability levels were high overall, but satisfaction ratings were found to be higher for family carers than professional carers. Although many interventions were not supported by a clear conceptual framework, person-centred care was the most common framework described. CONCLUSION This review indicated that training-interventions were effective in improving carer knowledge and communication skills. Effective interventions involved active participation by carers and were generally skills based (including practicing skills and discussion). However, improvements to quality of life and psychological wellbeing of carers and people living with dementia may require more targeted interventions.
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- L Morris
- a Six Degrees Social Enterprise , Salford , UK.,b Institute of Dementia , University of Salford , Salford , M6 6PU , UK
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- a Six Degrees Social Enterprise , Salford , UK.,c School of Health and Society , University of Salford , Salford , M6 6PU , UK
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- a Six Degrees Social Enterprise , Salford , UK
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- b Institute of Dementia , University of Salford , Salford , M6 6PU , UK.,c School of Health and Society , University of Salford , Salford , M6 6PU , UK
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Stein M, Morris L, Martin M. MA 06.07 JAK Pseudokinase Domain Variants Highlight nRTK nsSNPs Identified with Next-Generation Sequencing in NSCLC Patients. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Riaz N, Sherman E, Katabi N, Leeman J, Higginson D, Boyle J, Singh B, Morris L, Wong R, Tsai C, Schupak K, Gelblum D, McBride S, Hatzoglou V, Baxi S, Pfister D, Dave A, Humm J, Schoder H, Lee N. A Personalized Approach Using Hypoxia Resolution to Guide Curative-Intent Radiation Therapy Dose-Reduction to 30 Gy: A Novel De-escalation Paradigm for HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancers Treated With Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Morris L, Smirnov A, Kvassay A, Leslie E, Kavanagh R, Alexander N, Davey G, Williams O, Gilks C, Najman J. P40 Initial outcomes of integrated community-based hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs: findings from the Queensland injectors’ health network. J Virus Erad 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s2055-6640(20)30781-0] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Morris L, Thiruthaneeswaran N, Lehman M, Hasselburg G, Turner S. EP-1407: Are future radiation oncologists equipped with the knowledge to manage elderly cancer patients? Radiother Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(17)31842-x] [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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Anderson M, Morris L, Tang D, Batsides G, Kirtane A, Hanson I, Meraj P, Kapur N, O'Neill W. Impella RP Post Approval Study: First Multi-Center, Prospective Post Market Approval Results for the Impella RP in Patients with Right Ventricular Failure. J Heart Lung Transplant 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2017.01.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Mabvakure B, Scheepers C, Nonyane M, Lambson B, Madzorera S, Kitchin D, Bhiman J, Wibmer K, Abdool Karim S, Williamson C, Morris L, Moore PL. A38 Diversity analyses of HIV-1 envelope glycoproteins in HIV-infected individuals with and without broadly neutralizing antibodies. Virus Evol 2017; 3:vew036.037. [PMID: 28845277 PMCID: PMC5565991 DOI: 10.1093/ve/vew036.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- B Mabvakure
- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Kwa-Zulu Natal
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Kwa-Zulu Natal
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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- National Health Laboratory Service, Center for HIV and STIs, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg
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Voon V, Droux F, Morris L, Chabardes S, Bougerol T, David O, Krack P, Polosan M. Decisional impulsivity and the associative-limbic subthalamic nucleus in obsessive-compulsive disorder: subthalamic stimulation and intrinsic functional connectivity. Brain Stimul 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brs.2017.01.392] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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Heine M, Courtin S, Fruet G, Jenkins D, Montanari D, Adsley P, Beck C, Della Negra S, Dené P, Haas F, Hammache F, Heitz G, Kirsebom O, Krauth M, Lesrel J, Meyer A, Morris L, Regan P, Richer M, Rudigier M, de Séréville N, Stodel C. Sub-barrier fusion cross section measurements with STELLA. EPJ Web Conf 2017. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201716501029] [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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- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham
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Archary D, Seaton KE, Passmore JS, Werner L, Deal A, Dunphy LJ, Arnold KB, Yates NL, Lauffenburger DA, Bergin P, Liebenberg LJ, Samsunder N, Mureithi MW, Altfeld M, Garrett N, Abdool Karim Q, Abdool Karim SS, Morris L, Tomaras GD. Distinct genital tract HIV-specific antibody profiles associated with tenofovir gel. Mucosal Immunol 2016; 9:834. [PMID: 27116933 DOI: 10.1038/mi.2016.21] [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: 02/04/2023]
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Archary D, Seaton KE, Passmore JS, Werner L, Deal A, Dunphy LJ, Arnold KB, Yates NL, Lauffenburger DA, Bergin P, Liebenberg LJ, Samsunder N, Mureithi MW, Altfeld M, Garrett N, Karim QA, Karim SSA, Morris L, Tomaras GD. Distinct genital tract HIV-specific antibody profiles associated with tenofovir gel. Mucosal Immunol 2016; 9:821-833. [PMID: 26813340 PMCID: PMC4848129 DOI: 10.1038/mi.2015.145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
The impact of topical antiretrovirals for pre-exposure prophylaxis on humoral responses following HIV infection is unknown. Using a binding antibody multiplex assay, we investigated HIV-specific IgG and IgA responses to envelope glycoproteins, p24 Gag and p66, in the genital tract (GT) and plasma following HIV acquisition in women assigned to tenofovir gel (n=24) and placebo gel (n=24) in the CAPRISA 004 microbicide trial to assess if this topical antiretroviral had an impact on mucosal and systemic antibody responses. Linear mixed effect modeling and partial least squares discriminant analysis was used to identify multivariate antibody signatures associated with tenofovir use. There were significantly higher response rates to gp120 Env (P=0.03), p24 (P=0.002), and p66 (P=0.009) in plasma and GT in women assigned to tenofovir than placebo gel at multiple time points post infection. Notably, p66 IgA titers in the GT and plasma were significantly higher in the tenofovir compared with the placebo arm (P<0.05). Plasma titers for 9 of the 10 HIV-IgG specificities predicted GT levels. Taken together, these data suggest that humoral immune responses are increased in blood and GT of individuals who acquire HIV infection in the presence of tenofovir gel.
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.,Institute of Infectious Diseases and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.,National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Imperial College, International AIDS Vaccine Initiative Core Immune Monitoring Laboratory, London, UK
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- KAVI Institute of Clinical Research, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Heinrich-Pette Institut, Leibniz Institute for Experimental Virology, University of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.,Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.,Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.,National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Duke Human Vaccine Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.,Departments of Surgery, Immunology and Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Cleary C, Leeman JE, Higginson DS, Katabi N, Sherman E, Morris L, McBride S, Lee N, Riaz N. Biological Features of Human Papillomavirus-related Head and Neck Cancers Contributing to Improved Response. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2016; 28:467-74. [PMID: 27052795 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2016.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2016] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are the sixth most common malignancy globally, and an increasing proportion of oropharyngeal HNSCCs are associated with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Patients with HPV-associated tumours have markedly improved overall and disease-specific survival compared with their HPV-negative counterparts when treated with chemoradiation. Although the difference in outcomes between these two groups is clearly established, the mechanism underlying these differences remains an area of investigation. Data from preclinical, clinical and genomics studies have started to suggest that an increase in radio-sensitivity of HPV-positive HNSCC may be responsible for improved outcomes, the putative mechanisms of which we will review here. The Cancer Genome Atlas and others have recently documented a multitude of molecular differences between HPV-positive and HPV-negative tumours. Preclinical investigations by multiple groups have explored possible mechanisms of increased sensitivity to therapy, including examining differences in DNA repair, hypoxia and the immune response. In addition to differences in the response to therapy, some groups have started to investigate phenotypic differences between the two diseases, such as tumour invasiveness. Finally, we will conclude with a brief review of ongoing clinical trials that are attempting to de-escalate treatment to minimise long-term toxicity while maintaining cure rates. New insights from preclinical and genomic studies may eventually lead to personalised treatment paradigms for HPV-positive patients.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA.
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Morris L, Turner S, Gorayski P. PO-0784: Targeting general practitioners: prospective outcomes of a nationwide GP education programme. Radiother Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(16)32034-5] [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]
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Iyengar N, Ghossein R, Kochhar A, Morris L, Zhou X, Morris P, Awad M, Fury M, Pfister D, Patel S, Boyle J, Hudis C, Dannenberg A. 2874 Impact of white adipose tissue inflammation on survival in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the oral tongue. Eur J Cancer 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)31611-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Morris L, Pallister C, Lavin J. Pilot analysis exploring the impact of deprivation on engagement and weight outcomes in people attending a commercial weight management organisation. Appetite 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.12.190] [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: 10/24/2022]
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