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van den Berg RM, Joosen MJA, Savransky V, Cochrane L, Noort D. Inactivation of ricin by constituents present in a skin decontamination lotion. Chem Biol Interact 2022; 365:110055. [PMID: 35963314 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbi.2022.110055] [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: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Ricin is a proteinaceous toxin, listed on the schedules of both the chemical and biological weapons conventions. The ease of accessibility to the Ricinus communis plant and toxin extraction makes ricin a viable concern for use of intentional release and causal effects. The adverse effects following exposure to the toxin are caused by the bipartite molecular structure of ricin which allows binding to the mammalian cell surface, enter via endocytic uptake, and deliver the catalytically active polypeptide into the cell cytosol where it irreversibly inhibits protein synthesis, causing cell death. In the present study, the inactivation effectiveness of RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) and its individual inactivating constituents (Potassium 2,3-butanedione monoximate (KBDO) and 2,3-butanedione (DAM)) was evaluated for ricin using a number of read out systems including a cytotoxicity assay, quantitative sandwich ELISA test, and a mass spectrometry-based assay. The results demonstrate that RSDL is able to abolish ricin activity after an incubation time of 30 min as determined in the cytotoxicity assay, and after 2 min as determined in the ELISA assay. Mass spectrometric analysis provided evidence that RSDL is able to induce cleavage of the disulfide linkage between the A- and B- polypeptide chain of ricin which is crucial to the inactivation of the toxin, but this seems not the only mechanism of inactivation. Follow on studies would assist to elucidate the details of the toxin inactivation because it is possible that additional generic mechanisms are in place for denaturation with the RSDL lotion components. This may also provide a promise for testing and inactivation with RSDL of other protein toxins.
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- R M van den Berg
- TNO Defense, Safety and Security, CBRN Protection, Lange Kleiweg 137, 2288, GJ, Rijswijk, the Netherlands.
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- TNO Defense, Safety and Security, CBRN Protection, Lange Kleiweg 137, 2288, GJ, Rijswijk, the Netherlands
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- Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent Prod. Dev. Gaithersburg, 300 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, USA
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- Emergent BioSolutions, Emergent Prod. Dev. Gaithersburg, 300 Professional Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, USA
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- TNO Defense, Safety and Security, CBRN Protection, Lange Kleiweg 137, 2288, GJ, Rijswijk, the Netherlands
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Carter A, Hall A, Thorpe V, Cochrane L, Cooke J. Clinical experience of paediatric self-expanding foam cuffed tracheostomy tubes. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 151:110933. [PMID: 34601293 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Use of self-expanding foam-filled tracheostomy tube cuffs (Bivona® FOME cuf®) in paediatrics has become a recent practice within our institution for patients with intractable aspiration. The current literature, clinical indications and subsequent management is lacking. We present our experience with a cohort of children with a foam-cuffed tracheostomy tube managed at Great Ormond Street Hospital, describing their indications and outcomes, as well as routine and emergency management. METHOD Our tracheostomy patient population was reviewed and those with a Bivona® FOME cuf® tracheostomy tube were identified and reviewed. The indications for foam-cuffed tracheostomy tube insertion, progress, and further management, including emergency care, were reviewed. RESULTS Ten patients were identified, all with a chronic history of respiratory infections secondary to aspiration being the leading indication. All patients had an ongoing improvement in their chest function following insertion with no episodes of cuff trauma. One patient had difficulty when a port line was accidently cut, which resulted in difficulty of removal, and we outline a strategy for dealing with this. CONCLUSION The foam-cuffed tracheostomy tube is a useful tracheostomy tube to use in the management of chronic aspiration in children with poor chest health, however due to the lack of knowledge and experience they can prove to be a difficult tube to manage. Further educational information should be available as to the indications, routine care and emergency management of Bivona® FOME cuf® tracheostomy tubes. We believe they represent a useful option for institutions to consider in the paediatric population.
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- A Carter
- ENT Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
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- ENT Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- ENT Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- ENT Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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- ENT Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK
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Cochrane L, Schultz A, Bourne M, Pizzan T, Edwards S, Dooley K, Stanwell P, Rio E, Drew M, Snodgrass S, Doonan L. Hip adductor spatial activation patterns after multidirectional running of athletic men with and without hip/groin pain history: a pilot study. J Sci Med Sport 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsams.2021.09.125] [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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Okonkwo I, Cochrane L, Fernandez E. Perioperative management of a child with a tracheostomy. BJA Educ 2020; 20:18-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjae.2019.09.007] [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] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Verheij ER, Joosen MJA, Cochrane L, de Bruin-Hoegee M, de Koning MC. Decontamination of Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Fentanyl by Application of the RSDL® Kit. J Spec Oper Med 2020; 20:55-59. [PMID: 32203607 DOI: 10.55460/cofj-wmpa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/01/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the decontamination effectiveness of selected toxic industrial chemicals using RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion Kit; Emergent BioSolutions Inc.; https://www.rsdl.com/). MATERIALS AND METHODS Quantitative analytical methods were developed for dermal toxic compounds of varying physicochemical properties: sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, ammonia, methylamine, hydrazine, phenylhydrazine, 1,2-dibromoethane, capsaicin, and fentanyl. These methods were subsequently used to evaluate the decontamination effectiveness on painted metal substrates at an initial chemical contamination level of 10g/m2 (0.1g/m2 for fentanyl). RESULTS The decontamination effectiveness ranged from 97.79% to 99.99%. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION This study indicates that the RSDL kit may be amenable for use as an effective decontaminant for material substrates beyond the classical chemical warfare agents and the analytical methods may be used for future decontamination assessment studies using contaminated skin or other materials.
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Salem HA, Caddeo G, McFarlane J, Patel K, Cochrane L, Soria D, Henley M, Lund J. A multicentre integration of a computer-led follow-up of prostate cancer is valid and safe. BJU Int 2018; 122:418-426. [PMID: 29393997 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To test a computer-led follow-up service for prostate cancer in two UK hospitals; the testing aimed to validate the computer expert system in making clinical decisions according to the individual patient's clinical need with a valid model accurately identify patients with disease recurrence or treatment failure based on their blood test and clinical picture. PATIENTS AND METHODS A clinical-decision support system (CDSS) was developed from European (European Association of Urology) and national (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines along with knowledge acquired from Urologists. This model was then applied in two UK hospitals to review patients after prostate cancer treatment. These patients' data (n = 200) were then reviewed by two independent urology consultants (blinded from the CDSS and the other consultant's rating) and the agreement was calculated by kappa statistics for validation. The second endpoint was to verify the system by estimating the system reliability. RESULTS The two individual urology consultants identified 12% and 15% of the patients to have potential disease progression and recommended their referral to urology care. The kappa coefficient for the agreement between the CDSS and the two consultants was 0.81 (P < 0.001) and 0.84 (P < 0.001). The agreement amongst both specialist was also high with k = 0.83 (P < 0.001). The system reliability was estimated on all cases and this demonstrated 100% repeatability of the decisions. CONCLUSION A CDSS follow-up is a valid model for providing safe follow-up for prostate cancer.
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- Hesham A Salem
- Derby Hospital NHS Foundation trust, Derby, UK.,Clinical Sciences Wing, The Medical School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Computer Science, University of Westminster, London, UK
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- Derby Hospital NHS Foundation trust, Derby, UK
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- Clinical Sciences Wing, The Medical School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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Goodbrand JA, Hughes LD, Cochrane L, Donnan PT, McGilchrist M, Frost H, McMurdo MET, Witham MD. Association between bisphosphonate therapy and outcomes from rehabilitation in older people. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2017; 70:195-200. [PMID: 28214400 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2017.01.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Revised: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 01/31/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bisphosphonate therapy may have actions beyond bone, including effects on cardiovascular, immune and muscle function. We tested whether bisphosphonate treatment is associated with improved outcomes in older people undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. METHODS Analysis of prospectively collected, linked routine clinical datasets. Participants were divided into never users of bisphosphonates, use prior to rehabilitation only, use after rehabilitation only, and current users (use before and after rehabilitation). We calculated change in 20-point Barthel scores during rehabilitation, adjusting for comorbid disease and laboratory data using multivariable regression analysis. Cox regression analyses were performed to analyse the association between bisphosphonate use and time to death or hospitalisation. RESULTS 2797 patients were included in the analysis. Current bisphosphonate users showed greater improvement in Barthel score during rehabilitation than non-users (5.0 points [95%CI 4.3-5.7] vs 3.8 [95%CI 3.6-3.9]), but no difference compared to those receiving bisphosphonates only after discharge (5.1 [95%CI 4.6-5.5]). Previous bisphosphonate use was significantly associated with time to death (adjusted hazard ratio 1.41 [95%CI 1.15-1.73]) but less strongly with time to combined endpoint of hospitalisation or death (adjusted hazard ratio 1.18 [95%CI 0.98-1.48]). Use after discharge from rehabilitation was associated with reduced risk of death (adjusted hazard ratio 0.64 [95%CI 0.55-0.73]; hazard ratio per year of bisphosphonate prescription 0.98 [95%CI 0.97-0.99]). CONCLUSION Bisphosphonate use is unlikely to be causally associated with improved physical function in older people, but continuing use may be associated with lower risk of death.
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Dundee, UK
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Dundee, UK
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- Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit, University of Stirling, UK
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Symon A, Rankin J, Sinclair H, Butcher G, Smith L, Gordon R, Cochrane L. Peri-Conceptual and Mid-Pregnancy Alcohol Consumption: A Comparison between Areas of High and Low Deprivation in Scotland. Birth 2016; 43:320-327. [PMID: 27620000 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Alcohol-related mortality and morbidity among women has increased over recent decades, especially in areas of higher deprivation. Pre-pregnancy alcohol use is associated with continued consumption in pregnancy. We assessed whether general population alcohol consumption patterns were reflected among pregnant women in two Scottish areas with different deprivation levels. METHODS Cross-sectional study in two health boards (HB1, lower deprivation levels, n = 274; HB2, higher deprivation levels, n = 236), using face-to-face 7-day Retrospective Diary estimation of peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy alcohol consumption. RESULTS A greater proportion of women in HB2 (higher deprivation area) sometimes drank peri-conceptually, but women in HB1 (lower deprivation area) were more likely to drink every week (49.6 vs 29.7%; p < 0.001) and to exceed daily limits (6 units) at least once each week (32.1 vs 14.8%; p < 0.001). After pregnancy recognition, consumption levels fell sharply, but women in HB2 were more likely to drink above recommended daily limits (2 units) each week (2.5 vs 0.0%; p < 0.05). However, women in HB1 were more likely to drink frequently. Women with the highest deprivation scores in each area drank on average less than women with the lowest deprivation scores. CONCLUSIONS Heavy episodic and frequent consumption was more common in the lower deprivation area, in contrast with general population data. Eliciting a detailed alcohol history at the antenatal booking visit, and not simply establishing whether the woman is currently drinking, is essential. Inconsistent messages about the effects of alcohol in pregnancy may have contributed to the mixed picture we found concerning peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy alcohol consumption.
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- Andrew Symon
- Mother and Infant Research Unit, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Social Work & Public Health, Oxford Brookes University, Marston, UK
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- School of Nursing & Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Symon A, Rankin J, Butcher G, Smith L, Cochrane L. Evaluation of a retrospective diary for peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy drinking in Scotland: a cross-sectional study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2016; 96:53-60. [PMID: 27792241 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.13050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Heavy episodic ("binge") drinking among women in Scotland is commonplace; prepregnancy drinking is associated with continued antenatal drinking. Evidence for effectiveness of standardized antenatal alcohol assessment is lacking. Alcohol-exposed pregnancies may be missed. We assessed peri-conceptual and mid-pregnancy consumption using a week-long retrospective diary and standard alcohol questionnaires, and evaluated the agreement between these instruments. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional study in two Scottish health board areas involving 510 women attending mid-pregnancy ultrasound scan clinics. Face-to-face administration of alcohol retrospective diary and AUDIT or AUDIT-C assessed weekly and daily alcohol consumption levels and patterns. Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21) assessed maternal wellbeing. A sub-sample (n = 30) provided hair for alcohol metabolite analysis. Pearson's correlation coefficient investigated associations between questionnaires and alcohol metabolite data. RESULTS The response rate was 73.8%. The retrospective diary correlated moderately with AUDIT-C and AUDIT but elicited reports of significantly higher peri-conceptual consumption, (median unit consumption on "drinking days" 6.8; range 0.4-63.8). Additional "special occasions" consumption ranged from 1 to 125 units per week. Correlations between DASS-21 and retrospective diary were weak. Biomarker analysis identified three instances of hazardous peri-conceptual drinking. CONCLUSIONS Women reported higher consumption levels when completing the retrospective diary, especially regarding peri-conceptual "binge" drinking. Routine clinical practice methods may not capture potentially harmful or irregular drinking patterns. Given the association between prepregnancy and antenatal drinking, and alcohol's known teratogenic effects, particularly in the first trimester, the retrospective diary may be a useful low-tech tool to gather information on alcohol intake patterns and levels.
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- Andrew Symon
- Mother and Infant Research Unit, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- School of Health, Nursing and Midwifery, University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, UK
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- Department of Social Work and Public Health, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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Aim: To assess the value of directing the attention of patients to sources of medical information on the internet. Design: Prospective qualitative study in an orthopaedic outpatient clinic. Participants: 253 patients agreed to complete electronic questionnaires before and after reviewing information relevant to their conditions on the internet. Patients were allocated randomly into two groups; one group was given indications of general sites and the other recommended specific non-commercial sites. Completed questionnaires were received from 44 patients. Results: 95% of the patients found the internet information easy to understand and 84% said that it was helpful for coping. 86% of the patients were satisfied that their current treatment was appropriate in the light of what they had learned from the internet. Ten patients out of the 36 who expressed a view thought that the internet information contradicted that provided by the doctor. Despite these results most patients still said that the doctor represented the best source of patient education. Conclusions: Increasing numbers of patients are familiar with the internet. Most of our patients felt that the internet was, on balance, helpful in providing information. The main difficulties with the internet are the sheer volume of information, the potential for misleading and the danger of misunderstanding. We feel that there is a real place for the specific prescription of an internet site by a clinician who has personally reviewed it to a patient thought to be able to benefit from it.
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- A C Jariwala
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Dundee
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Mole DJ, Gungabissoon U, Johnston P, Cochrane L, Hopkins L, Wyper GMA, Skouras C, Dibben C, Sullivan F, Morris A, Ward HJT, Lawton AM, Donnan PT. Identifying risk factors for progression to critical care admission and death among individuals with acute pancreatitis: a record linkage analysis of Scottish healthcare databases. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e011474. [PMID: 27311912 PMCID: PMC4916584 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-011474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Revised: 05/12/2016] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Acute pancreatitis (AP) can initiate systemic complications that require support in critical care (CC). Our objective was to use the unified national health record to define the epidemiology of AP in Scotland, with a specific focus on deterministic and prognostic factors for CC admission in AP. SETTING Health boards in Scotland (n=4). PARTICIPANTS We included all individuals in a retrospective observational cohort with at least one episode of AP (ICD10 code K85) occurring in Scotland from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2012. 3340 individuals were coded as AP. METHODS Data from 16 sources, spanning general practice, community prescribing, Accident and Emergency attendances, hospital in-patient, CC and mortality registries, were linked by a unique patient identifier in a national safe haven. Logistic regression and gamma models were used to define independent predictive factors for severe AP (sAP) requiring CC admission or leading to death. RESULTS 2053 individuals (61.5% (95% CI 59.8% to 63.2%)) met the definition for true AP (tAP). 368 patients (17.9% of tAP (95% CI 16.2% to 19.6%)) were admitted to CC. Predictors of sAP were pre-existing angina or hypertension, hypocalcaemia and age 30-39 years, if type 2 diabetes mellitus was present. The risk of sAP was lower in patients with multiple previous episodes of AP. In-hospital mortality in tAP was 5.0% (95% CI 4.1% to 5.9%) overall and 21.7% (95% CI 19.9% to 23.5%) in those with tAP necessitating CC admission. CONCLUSIONS National record-linkage analysis of routinely collected data constitutes a powerful resource to model CC admission and prognosticate death during AP. Mortality in patients with AP who require CC admission remains high.
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- Damian J Mole
- MRC Centre for Inflammation Research, Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
- Clinical Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Healthcare Information Factory, Observational Data Analytics Group, Worldwide Epidemiology, GSK, Uxbridge, UK
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, North York General Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Healthcare Information Factory, Observational Data Analytics Group, Worldwide Epidemiology, GSK, Uxbridge, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (DEBU), Division of Population Health Sciences, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Elder DH, Mohan M, Cochrane L, Charles H, Lang CC. Characterizing patients with chronic heart failure in community care after hospitalization: a potential role for ivabradine. Cardiovasc Ther 2016; 33:104-8. [PMID: 25809454 DOI: 10.1111/1755-5922.12117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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AIMS To identify the prevalence and characteristics of recently hospitalized chronic heart failure (CHF) patients in community care who meet the indication for ivabradine. METHODS A retrospective clinical audit of CHF patients recently hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) and subsequently referred to the Tayside Heart Failure Nurse Liaison Service (THFNLS), a Scottish nurse-led community heart failure liaison service. Inclusion criteria were previous hospitalization with ADHF, subsequent referral to the THFNLS, data for ≥ 2 nurse visits, and a recorded pulse. The main outcome measure was the proportion of patients who meet the indicated criteria for ivabradine. RESULTS In the UK, ivabradine is indicated for CHF with systolic dysfunction in patients in sinus rhythm, with a heart rate ≥ 75 bpm, and NYHA class II-class IV. After up-titration of a beta-blocker, 19.0% of patients in the full dataset (158 of 830) met the indication for ivabradine at the last visit. Of these "ivabradine-suitable" patients, 101 of 158 (63.9%) received bisoprolol "at any time" during the study period; 20 of 158 (12.7%) achieved the target dose (10 mg daily); 52 of 158 (32.9%) received 5 mg or 7.5 mg daily; and 93 of 158 (58.9%) received <5 mg daily. CONCLUSIONS In this group of Scottish patients previously hospitalized with ADHF and under the care of a protocol-driven clinic, 19% met the indication for ivabradine and may benefit from the increased control of CHF that ivabradine can provide. Among these "ivabradine-suitable" patients, <15% achieved the target dose of beta-blockers, illustrating the substantial clinical need for a well-tolerated and effective therapy such as ivabradine.
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- Douglas H Elder
- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and Health Informatics Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and Health Informatics Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and Health Informatics Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and Health Informatics Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and Health Informatics Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Hughes LD, Cochrane L, McMurdo MET, Guthrie B. Psychoactive prescribing for older people--what difference does 15 years make? Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2016; 31:49-57. [PMID: 25892318 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2014] [Revised: 02/20/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to review prescribing of psychoactive medications for older residents of the Tayside region of Scotland. METHODS The analysis used community prescribing data in 1995 and 2010 for all older residents in Tayside. For each psychoactive drug class, the name of the most recently prescribed drug and the date prescribed were extracted. The relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for patients receiving psychoactive medication in 2010 were compared with those for patients in 1995. Psychoactive prescribing was analyzed by year, age, gender, and deprivation classification. The chi-squared test was used to calculate statistical significance. RESULTS Total psychoactive prescribing in people over the age of 65 years has increased comparing 1995 with 2010. Antidepressant [RR = 2.5 (95% CI 2.41-2.59) p < 0.001] and opioid analgesia [RR = 1.21 (1.19-1.24) p < 0.001] prescriptions increased between 1995 and 2010. Hypnotics/anxiolytic [RR = 0.69 (0.66-0.71) p < 0.001] and antipsychotic [RR = 0.83 (0.77-0.88) p < 0.001] prescriptions decreased between 1995 and 2010. An increase in psychoactive prescribing is particularly marked in lower socioeconomic groups. Patients in the least affluent fifth of the population had RR = 1.25 (1.20-1.29) [p < 0.001] of being prescribed one to two psychoactive medications and RR = 1.81 (1.56-2.10) [p < 0.001] of being prescribed three or more psychoactive medications in 2010 compared with those in 1995. The RRs for the most affluent fifth were RR = 1.14 (1.1-1.19) [p < 0.001] and RR = 1.2 (1.01-1.42) [p < 0.001] for one to two, and three or more medications, respectively. CONCLUSION Psychoactive medication prescribing has increased comparing 1995 with 2010, with increases disproportionately affecting patients in lower socioeconomic groups. The availability of new psychoactive drugs, safety concerns, and economic factors may explain these increases.
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- Population Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Clos S, Rauchhaus P, Severn A, Cochrane L, Donnan PT. Long-term effect of lithium maintenance therapy on estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with affective disorders: a population-based cohort study. Lancet Psychiatry 2015; 2:1075-83. [PMID: 26453408 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(15)00316-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [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] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND For more than 40 years, the long-term effect of lithium maintenance therapy on renal function has been debated. We aimed to assess the effect of lithium maintenance therapy on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eFGR) in patients with affective disorders, and explore predictors for a decrease in eGFR. METHODS This population-based cohort study included adult patients (18-65 years of age at baseline) in Tayside (Scotland, UK) who had recently started on lithium maintenance treatment between Jan 1, 2000, and Dec 31, 2011 (retrospectively assigned to the lithium group) or those with exposure to other first-line drugs used in the treatment of affective disorders (quetiapine, olanzapine, and semisodium valproate) during the same period (retrospectively assigned to the comparator group). Patients had to have at least 6 months of (incidence) exposure to lithium or any of the comparator drugs, at least two eGFR values available in the observation period (one at baseline and at least one after ≥6 months post baseline). We excluded patients with previous exposure to lithium or one of the comparator drugs, those with a previous diagnosis of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, those with glomerular disease, tubulo-interstitial disease, or chronic kidney disease stages 4-5 at baseline, and those who had undergone renal transplant before exposure. Maximum follow-up was 12 years. Data were provided by the University of Dundee Health Informatics Centre, who have access to health-related population-based datasets containing data for every patient registered with a regional family doctor. Each patient has a unique ten-digit identifier, the Community Health Index, enabling us to link laboratory tests, dispensed community prescriptions, Scottish Morbidity Records, and mortality records to the patient. All data were anonymised according to Health Informatics Centre standard operating procedures. The primary outcome was the change per year in the eGFR, adjusted for age, sex, and baseline eGFR, and analysed by random coefficient models. FINDINGS 1120 patients (305 exposed to lithium and 815 to comparator drugs) qualified for inclusion, providing 13 963 eGFR values over 12 years. The mean duration of exposure to lithium was 55 months (SD 42; range 6-144). Mean annual decline in eGFR (adjusted for age, sex, and baseline eGFR) was 1·3 mL/min per 1·73 m(2) (SE 0·2) in the lithium group, which did not differ significantly to that in the comparator group (0·9 mL/min/1·73 m(2) [SE 0·15]). After adjustment for additional confounders, the monthly decline in eGFR attributable to lithium exposure amounted to 0·02 mL/min per 1·73 m(2) (SE 0·02, p=0·30). As a post-hoc secondary outcome, we estimated the annual decline in eGFR for the lithium group to be 1·0 mL/min per 1·73 m(2) (SE 0·2), which again did not differ significantly to that in the comparator group (0·4 mL/min/1·73 m(2) [SE 0·2]. Modelling identified significant predictors for eGFR decline as age, baseline eGFR, comorbidities, co-prescriptions of nephrotoxic drugs, and episodes of lithium toxicity; however, duration of exposure to lithium and mean serum lithium level were not significant predictors for eGFR decline. INTERPRETATION Our analysis suggests no effect of stable lithium maintenance therapy (lithium levels in therapeutic range) on the rate of change in eGFR over time. Our results therefore contradict the idea that long-term lithium therapy is associated with nephrotoxicity in the absence of episodes of acute intoxication and that duration of therapy and cumulative dose are the major determinants of toxicity. FUNDING None.
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- Stefan Clos
- Community LD Psychiatry, Murray Royal Hospital, Perth, UK.
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- Tayside Clinical Trials Unit, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Renal Unit, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Division of Population Health Sciences, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Division of Population Health Sciences, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Cashley DG, Cochrane L. Manipulation in the Treatment of Plantar Digital Neuralgia: A Retrospective Study of 38 Cases. J Chiropr Med 2015; 14:90-8. [PMID: 26257593 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcm.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this retrospective case series is to describe treatment outcomes for patients with plantar digital neuralgia (PDN) (Morton's neuroma) who were treated using foot manipulation. METHODS Charts were reviewed retrospectively for patients with a diagnosis of PDN and who received a minimum of 6 treatments consisting of manipulation alone. Visual analogue pain scales (VAS) and pressure threshold meter readings (PTM) were extracted as outcome measures. RESULTS Thirty-eight cases met inclusion criteria. Mean pretreatment duration of pain was 28 months. Mean pretreatment VAS was 69.5/100 mm. Mean pretreatment PTM was 2.54 Kp. By the sixth treatment, 30 (79%) of the 38 patients scored a VAS of 0 mm and a further 4 (10%) were below 10 mm. Contralateral limb PTM showed a mean pre-treatment score of 5.5 Kp, which rose slightly to 5.85 Kp. This compared to a pre-treatment score of 2.54 Kp rising to 5.86 Kp in the affected limb. This represents a 126% increase in the affected side compared to 6.5% in the unaffected limb. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant linear trend between decreasing VAS and manipulation (P < .001). CONCLUSION The patients with PDN who were included in this case series improved with conservative care that included only foot manipulation.
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- David G Cashley
- PhD Student, Department of Life Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Doctor, Division of Population Health Sciences, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland
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Symon A, Winter C, Cochrane L. Exploration of preterm birth rates associated with different models of antenatal midwifery care in Scotland: Unmatched retrospective cohort analysis. Midwifery 2015; 31:590-6. [PMID: 25819706 DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2015.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Revised: 01/27/2015] [Accepted: 02/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES preterm birth represents a significant personal, clinical, organisational and financial burden. Strategies to reduce the preterm birth rate have had limited success. Limited evidence indicates that certain antenatal care models may offer some protection, although the causal mechanism is not understood. We sought to compare preterm birth rates for mixed-risk pregnant women accessing antenatal care organised at a freestanding midwifery unit (FMU) and mixed-risk pregnant women attending an obstetric unit (OU) with related community-based antenatal care. METHODS unmatched retrospective 4-year Scottish cohort analysis (2008-2011) of mixed-risk pregnant women accessing (i) FMU antenatal care (n=1107); (ii) combined community-based and OU antenatal care (n=7567). Data were accessed via the Information and Statistics Division of the NHS in Scotland. Aggregates analysis and binary logistic regression were used to compare the cohorts׳ rates of preterm birth; and of spontaneous labour onset, use of pharmacological analgesia, unassisted vertex birth, and low birth weight. Odds ratios were adjusted for age, parity, deprivation score and smoking status in pregnancy. FINDINGS after adjustment the 'mixed risk' FMU cohort had a statistically significantly reduced risk of preterm birth (5.1% [n=57] versus 7.7% [n=583]; AOR 0.73 [95% CI 0.55-0.98]; p=0.034). Differences in these secondary outcome measures were also statistically significant: spontaneous labour onset (FMU 83.9% versus OU 74.6%; AOR 1.74 [95% CI 1.46-2.08]; p<0.001); minimal intrapartum analgesia (FMU 53.7% versus OU 34.4%; AOR 2.17 [95% CI 1.90-2.49]; p<0.001); spontaneous vertex delivery (FMU 71.9% versus OU 63.5%; AOR 1.46 [95% CI 1.32-1.78]; p<0.001). Incidence of low birth weight was not statistically significant after adjustment for other variables. There was no significant difference in the rate of perinatal or neonatal death. CONCLUSIONS given this study׳s methodological limitations, we can only claim associations between the care model and or chosen outcomes. Although both cohorts were mixed risk, differences in risk levels could have contributed to these findings. Nevertheless, the significant difference in preterm birth rates in this study resonates with other research, including the recent Cochrane review of midwife-led continuity models. Because of the multiplicity of risk factors for preterm birth we need to explore the salient features of the FMU model which may be contributing to this apparent protective effect. Because a randomised controlled trial would necessarily restrict choice to pregnant women, we feel that this option is problematic in exploring this further. We therefore plan to conduct a prospective matched cohort analysis together with a survey of unit practices and experiences.
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- Andrew Symon
- Mother and Infant Research Unit, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Dundee, United Kingdom.
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
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Weiner ML, Ferguson HE, Thorsrud BA, Nelson KG, Blakemore WR, Zeigler B, Cameron MJ, Brant A, Cochrane L, Pellerin M, Mahadevan B. An infant formula toxicity and toxicokinetic feeding study on carrageenan in preweaning piglets with special attention to the immune system and gastrointestinal tract. Food Chem Toxicol 2015; 77:120-31. [PMID: 25592784 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2014.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Revised: 12/24/2014] [Accepted: 12/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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A toxicity/toxicokinetic swine-adapted infant formula feeding study was conducted in Domestic Yorkshire Crossbred Swine from lactation day 3 for 28 consecutive days during the preweaning period at carrageenan concentrations of 0, 300, 1000 and 2250 ppm under GLP guidelines. This study extends the observations in newborn baboons (McGill et al., 1977) to piglets and evaluates additional parameters: organ weights, clinical chemistry, special gastrointestinal tract stains (toluidine blue, Periodic Acid-Schiff), plasma levels of carrageenan; and evaluation of potential immune system effects. Using validated methods, immunophenotyping of blood cell types (lymphocytes, monocytes, B cells, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, mature T cells), sandwich immunoassays for blood cytokine evaluations (IL-6, IL-8, IL1β, TNF-α), and immunohistochemical staining of the gut for IL-8 and TNF-α were conducted. No treatment-related adverse effects at any carrageenan concentration were found on any parameter. Glucosuria in a few animals was not considered treatment-related. The high dose in this study, equivalent to ~430 mg/kg/day, provides an adequate margin of exposure for human infants, as affirmed by JECFA and supports the safe use of carrageenan for infants ages 0-12 weeks and older and infants with special medical needs.
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- M L Weiner
- TOXpertise, LLC, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA.
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- MPI Research, Mattawan, MI 49071, USA
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- MPI Research, Mattawan, MI 49071, USA
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Hartley BEJ, Eze N, Trozzi M, Toma S, Hewitt R, Jephson C, Cochrane L, Wyatt M, Albert D. Nasal dermoids in children: a proposal for a new classification based on 103 cases at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:18-22. [PMID: 25481331 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.10.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [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] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Revised: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/19/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Nasal dermoids are rare developmental anomalies seen in children. This study reports the largest case series of 103 patients seen in a quaternary specialist unit over a 10-year period. We report the surgical and radiological findings and propose a new classification system, which clearly describes the extent of the lesions, thus allowing better surgical planning. METHODS A retrospective review of case notes was conducted. Data collection included demographics, initial presentation, site of lesion, pre-operative CT and MRI imaging, surgical procedure, intraoperative findings (including depth of lesion), complications and recurrence. Surgical findings were correlated with radiological findings. RESULTS A total of 103 patients were included in the study. The mean age at presentation was 29 months. 89% of children presented with a naso-glabellar or columellar lesion and 11% had a medial canthal lesion. All the patients underwent preoperative imaging and were treated with surgical excision. 58 children had superficial lesions, 45 had subcutaneous tracts extending to varying depths. Of these, 38 had intraosseous extension into the frontonasal bones, eight extended intracranially but remained extradural and two had intradural extension. There was good correlation between radiological and surgical findings. The superficial lesions were locally excised. The lesions with intraosseous tracts were removed via open rhinoplasty and the frontonasal bones drilled for access. Intracranial extension was approached either via a bicoronal flap and frontal craniotomy or the less invasive anterior small window craniotomy. CONCLUSIONS This report describes the largest published cases series of nasal dermoids. The cases demonstrate the presenting features and the variable extent of the lesions. The new proposed classification; superficial, intraosseous, intracranial extradural and intracranial intradural, allows precise surgical planning. In the presence of intracranial extension, the low morbidity technique of using a brow incision and small window anterior craniotomy avoids the more invasive and commonly used bicoronal flap and frontal craniotomy.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom.
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Great Ormond Street Hospital, United Kingdom
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Watson KR, Gallagher M, Ross R, Severn A, Nagy J, Cochrane L, Griffiths GD. The aneurysmal arteriovenous fistula - morphological study and assessment of clinical implications. A pilot study. Vascular 2014; 23:498-503. [PMID: 25355811 DOI: 10.1177/1708538114557069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Aneurysmal dilation of arteriovenous fistulae used for haemodialysis is a recognised complication but its clinical significance is a contentious issue. Our aims were to describe aneurysmal fistulae morphologically and clinically.Sixty patients underwent duplex scanning to measure the maximum diameter and skin thickness of their fistula. Haemodialysis function and bleeding risk were assessed clinically.The 75th percentile of maximum diameter was 2.05 cm. In addition to conventional diameter measurement, we describe a novel volume measurement technique which may be of value. No relationship was found between maximum diameter or volume and function, skin thickness or bleeding.Some studies define aneurysm at 2 cm (75th percentile); however, this definition and other arbitrary definitions lack clinical significance. This work suggests that fistula dilation should be considered together with clinical issues when determining the clinical significance of an aneurysm. Our finding that haemodialysis function, skin thickness and bleeding were not associated with diameter needs further study.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Nephrology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Scotland, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Scotland, UK
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Islam MR, Ellis IR, Macluskey M, Cochrane L, Jones SJ. Activation of Akt at T308 and S473 in alcohol, tobacco and HPV-induced HNSCC: is there evidence to support a prognostic or diagnostic role? Exp Hematol Oncol 2014; 3:25. [PMID: 25352995 PMCID: PMC4210546 DOI: 10.1186/2162-3619-3-25] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Tobacco, alcohol and HPV infection are associated with increased risk of HNSCC. However, little is known about the underlying signaling events influencing risk. We aimed to investigate the relationship between these risk factors and Akt phosphorylation, to determine prognostic value. Method VEGF-positive HNSCC biopsies, with known HPV status, were analyzed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) for Akt, phosphorylated at residues S473 and T308. Comparisons between the tissues were carried out using a Mann–Whitney U test. Associations between the variables and continuous immunohistochemical parameters were evaluated with general linear models. Patient characteristics and pAkt IHC score were analyzed for possible association with overall survival by Cox proportional hazard models. Results Immunohistochemistry revealed that cancer patients had significantly higher levels of pAkt T308 than S473 (P < 0.001). Smoking and alcohol were found to be independent risk factors for Akt phosphorylation at T308 (P = 0.022 and 0.027, respectively). Patients with tumors positive for HPV or pAkt S473 had a poorer prognosis (P = 0.005, and 0.004, respectively). Patients who were heavy drinkers were 49 times more likely to die than non-drinkers (P = 0.003). Patients with low pAkt T308 were more likely to be HPV positive (P = 0.028). Non-drinkers were also found to have lower levels of pAkt T308 and were more likely to have tumors positive for HPV than heavy drinkers (P = 0.044 and 0.007, respectively). Conclusion This study suggests different mechanisms of carcinogenesis are initiated by smoking, alcohol and HPV. Our data propose higher phosphorylation of Akt at T308 as a reliable biomarker for smoking and alcohol induced HNSCC progression and higher phosphorylation of Akt at S473 as a prognostic factor for HNSCC.
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- Mohammad R Islam
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, The Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HR UK
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, The Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HR UK
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, The Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HR UK
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- Division of Population Health Science, Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD2 4BF UK
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Clinical Sciences, The Dental School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HR UK
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Goodbrand JA, Hughes LD, McMurdo MET, Donnan PT, Frost H, McGilchrist M, Cochrane L, Witham MD. 82 * ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BISPHOSPHONATE THERAPY AND REHABILITATION OUTCOMES IN OLDER PEOPLE. Age Ageing 2014. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afu038.7] [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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van Hecke O, Torrance N, Cochrane L, Cavanagh J, Donnan PT, Padmanabhan S, Porteous DJ, Hocking L, Smith BH. Does a history of depression actually mediate smoking-related pain? Findings from a cross-sectional general population-based study. Eur J Pain 2014; 18:1223-30. [PMID: 24577799 DOI: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2014.00470.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Smokers report more pain and worse functioning. The evidence from pain clinics suggests that depression affects this relationship: The association between smoking and chronic pain is weakened when controlling for depression. This study explored the relationship between smoking, pain and depression in a large general population-based cohort (Generation Scotland: Scottish Family Health Study). METHODS Chronic pain measures (intensity, disability), self-reported smoking status and a history of major depressive disorder (MDD) were analysed. A multivariate analysis of covariance determined whether smoking status was associated with both pain measures and a history of depressive illness. Using a statistical mediation model any mediating effect of depression on the relationship between smoking and chronic pain was sought. RESULTS Of all 24,024 participants, 30% (n = 7162) reported any chronic pain. Within this chronic pain group, 16% (n = 1158) had a history of MDD; 7108 had valid smoking data: 20% (n = 1408) were current smokers, 33% (n = 2351) former and 47% (n = 3349) never smokers. Current smokers demonstrated higher pain intensity and pain-related disability scores compared with former and non-smokers (p < 0.001 for all analyses). From the mediation model, the effect on pain intensity decreased (p < 0.001), indicating that the relationship between smoking and a history of depression contributes significantly to the effect of smoking on pain intensity. When applied to smoking-related pain disability, there was no mediation effect. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to smokers treated in pain clinics, a history of MDD mediated the relationship between smoking and pain intensity, but not pain-related disability in smokers in the community.
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- O van Hecke
- Medical Research Institute, University of Dundee, UK
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Goodbrand J, Hughes L, McMurdo M, Donnan P, Frost H, McGilchrist M, Cochrane L, Witham M. Association between bisphosphonate therapy and rehabilitation outcomes in older people. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.349] [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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Kennedy JW, Johnston L, Cochrane L, Boscainos PJ. Total knee arthroplasty in the elderly: does age affect pain, function or complications? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2013; 471:1964-9. [PMID: 23354464 PMCID: PMC3706666 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-013-2803-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [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] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND TKA is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the elderly, yet whether age influences postoperative pain, function, and complication rates is not fully understood for this group. This is because the current literature has limited followup, small sample sizes, and no comparator group. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES We therefore asked if increasing age adversely affects postoperative pain, Knee Society Scores(©), and complication rates. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed all 438 patients 80 years or older who underwent primary TKA between 1995 and 2005. We established a comparator group of 2754 patients younger than 80 years. We assessed pain, the Knee Society Score(©) (KSS), and the Knee Society Function Score(©) (KSFS). The number and type of complications were recorded and those graded 2 or more using the classification of Dindo et al. were analyzed. Minimum followup was 5 years (mean, 6 years; range, 5-15.5 years). RESULTS We found no difference in pain scores at 3, 5, and 10 years between the two groups. The KSS was comparable between groups at Year 5, but the KSFS was lower in the octogenarians. Major complications rates were higher in the octogenarian group (19% versus 15%). CONCLUSIONS When compared with younger patients, octogenarians can expect comparable pain relief and KSS but lower function and more complications.
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- John W. Kennedy
- The Western Infirmary, Glasgow, G11 6NT UK ,The Western Infirmary & University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Glasgow, UK
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- Tayside Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology Centre, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth, UK ,Ninewells Hospital & School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Murphy MJ, Seneviratne RD, Cochrane L, Davis MH, Mires GJ. Impact of student choice on academic performance: cross-sectional and longitudinal observations of a student cohort. BMC Med Educ 2013; 13:26. [PMID: 23421549 PMCID: PMC3599899 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6920-13-26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2012] [Accepted: 02/17/2013] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Student choice plays a prominent role in the undergraduate curriculum in many contemporary medical schools. A key unanswered question relates to its impact on academic performance. METHODS We studied 301 students who were in years 2 and 3 of their medical studies in 2005/06. We investigated the relationship between SSC grade and allocated preference. Separately, we examined the impact of 'self-proposing' (students designing and completing their own SSC) on academic performance in other, standard-set, summative assessments throughout the curriculum. The chi-squared test was used to compare academic performance in SSC according to allocated preference. Generalised estimating equations were used to investigate the effect of self-proposing on performance in standard-set examinations. RESULTS (1) Performance in staff-designed SSC was not related to allocated preference. (2) Performance in year 1 main examination was one of the key predictors of performance in written and OSCE examinations in years 2, 3 and 4 (p<0.001). (3) The higher the score in the year 1 examination, the more likely a student was to self-propose in subsequent years (OR [CI] 1.07 [1.03-1.11], p<0.001). (4) Academic performance of students who self-proposed at least once in years 2 and/or 3 varied according to gender and year of course. CONCLUSION In this study, no association was observed between allocated preference and SSC grade. The effect of self-proposing on academic performance in standard-set examinations was small. Our findings suggest instead that academically brighter students are more likely to design their own modules. Although student choice may have educational benefits, this report does not provide convincing evidence that it improves academic performance.
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- Michael J Murphy
- Centre for Undergraduate Medicine, Medical Education Institute, Dundee, UK
- Department of Biochemical Medicine, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, DD1 9SY, Dundee, UK
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- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Division of Clinical and Population Sciences and Education, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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- Centre for Medical Education, Medical Education Institute, Dundee, UK
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- Centre for Undergraduate Medicine, Medical Education Institute, Dundee, UK
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Kennedy JW, Johnston L, Cochrane L, Boscainos PJ. Outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in the octogenarian population. Surgeon 2013; 11:199-204. [PMID: 23348229 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2012.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [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: 08/02/2012] [Revised: 11/13/2012] [Accepted: 12/17/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the elderly population are uncertain. With the rapid expansion of this population group, this study aims to determine whether increasing age affects the outcomes of THA by utilising the largest patient cohort and follow-up period within the literature. PATIENTS AND METHODS All patients of 80 years and over who underwent primary THA between 1994 and 2004 at the authors' institution were compared to a cohort aged under 80 with the same diagnoses and during the same time period. Mean follow-up time was 5.9 years with a select group being reviewed at year 10. RESULTS Pain scores were comparable at year five, whilst mean Harris hip scores were significantly lower in the octogenarians. Median hospital stay was three days longer in the elderly group. Complication rates were also higher (38.1% cf 28.7%) however fewer cases of revision were noted (1.4% cf 3.8%). Patient satisfaction was comparable between groups. CONCLUSION This study suggests pain improvement, low revision rates and high satisfaction are sufficient to justify THA in the elderly population.
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- John W Kennedy
- The Western Infirmary & University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Glasgow, UK.
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Kennon B, Leese GP, Cochrane L, Colhoun H, Wild S, Stang D, Sattar N, Pearson D, Lindsay RS, Morris AD, Livingstone S, Young M, McKnight J, Cunningham S. Reduced incidence of lower-extremity amputations in people with diabetes in Scotland: a nationwide study. Diabetes Care 2012; 35:2588-90. [PMID: 23011727 PMCID: PMC3507601 DOI: 10.2337/dc12-0511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish the incidence of nontraumatic lower-extremity amputation (LEA) in people with diabetes in Scotland. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This cohort study linked national morbidity records and diabetes datasets to establish the number of people with diabetes who underwent nontraumatic major and minor LEA in Scotland from 2004 to 2008. RESULTS Two thousand three hundred eighty-two individuals with diabetes underwent a nontraumatic LEA between 2004 and 2008; 57.1% (n = 1,359) underwent major LEAs. The incidence of any LEA among persons with diabetes fell over the 5-year study period by 29.8% (3.04 per 1,000 in 2004 to 2.13 per 1,000 in 2008, P < 0.001). Major LEA rates decreased by 40.7% from 1.87 per 1,000 in 2004 to 1.11 per 1,000 in 2008 (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS There has been a significant reduction in the incidence of LEA in persons with diabetes in Scotland between 2004 and 2008, principally explained by a reduction in major amputation.
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- Brian Kennon
- Diabetes & Endocrinology Department, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow, UK.
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AIMS We aimed to identify which individual risk factors best predict foot ulceration in routine clinical practice and whether an integrated clinical tool is a better screening tool for future foot ulceration. METHODS Routinely collected clinical information on foot and general diabetes indicators were recorded on the regional diabetes electronic register. Follow-up data on foot ulceration were collected from the same electronic record, the local multidisciplinary foot clinic and community and hospital podiatry paper records. Data were electronically linked to see which criteria best predicted future foot ulceration. RESULTS Foot risk scores were recorded on 3719 patients (44% female, mean age 59±15years) across community and hospital clinics. Overall, 851 (22.9%) had insensitivity to monofilaments, in 629 (17.2%) both pulses were absent and 184 (4.9%) had a prior ulcer. In multivariate analysis, the strongest predictors of foot ulceration were prior ulcer, insulin treatment, absent monofilaments, structural abnormality and proteinuria and retinopathy. The sensitivity of predicting foot ulceration was 52% for prior ulcer, 61% for absent monofilaments, 75% for 'high risk' on an integrated risk score and 91% for high and moderate risk combined. The corresponding specificities were 99, 81, 89 and 61%. Positive likelihood ratio was 52 for prior ulcer and 6.8 for foot risk, with negative likelihood ratios of 0.48 and 0.15, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Integrated foot risk scores are more sensitive than individual clinical criteria in predicting future foot ulceration and are likely to be better screening tools, where excluding false negative results is of paramount importance.
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Vadiveloo T, Donnan PT, Cochrane L, Leese GP. The Thyroid Epidemiology, Audit, and Research Study (TEARS): morbidity in patients with endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011; 96:1344-51. [PMID: 21346066 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-2693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Our objective was to investigate the long-term outcomes for patients with endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism (SH). DESIGN Population record-linkage technology was used retrospectively to identify patients with SH and hospital admissions from January 1, 1993, to December 31, 2009. PATIENTS All Tayside residents over 18 yr old with at least two serum TSH measurements below the reference range for at least 4 months apart and normal free T(4)/total T(4) and normal total T(3) concentrations at baseline were included as potential cases. Using a unique patient identifier, data linkage enabled a cohort of SH cases to be identified from biochemistry, prescription, admission, and radioactive iodine treatment records matched to five comparators from the general population. OUTCOME MEASURES The association between endogenous SH and cardiovascular disease, fracture, dysrhythmia, dementia, and cancer was assessed. RESULTS Compared with the reference population, SH was associated with an increased risk of nonfatal cardiovascular morbidity, osteoporotic fracture, dysrhythmia, and dementia, with adjusted hazard ratios (HR) of 1.39 (1.22-1.58), 1.25 (1.04-1.50), 1.65 (1.26-2.17), and 1.64 (1.20-2.25), respectively. When SH patients who developed overt hyperthyroidism during follow-up were excluded, SH patients were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity [HR = 1.36 (1.19-1.57)], dysrhythmia [HR = 1.39 (1.02-1.90)], and dementia [HR = 1.79 (1.28-2.51)] but not fracture and cancer. CONCLUSION Patients with endogenous SH have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and dysrhythmia. There is an association with fracture and dementia that is not related to TSH concentration and therefore is less likely to be causally related. No association was found between SH and cancer.
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- Thenmalar Vadiveloo
- Dundee Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Division of Clinical and Population Sciences and Education, MacKenzie Building, Kirsty Semple Way, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, DD2 4BF United Kingdom.
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Abstract The mutation causing familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) affects the adenomatous polyposis coli (Apc) gene, which has a role in the cytoskeleton and has been shown to be important in the structure of supporting cells in the cochlea. One previous study suggested that FAP sufferers may have sensorineural hearing loss. In order to demonstrate whether this is the case we invited patients known to suffer from familial adenomatous polyposis to take part in our study. Audiograms were performed and compared to normal values for that patient's age and gender calculated using ISO standard data. Thirteen patients were included in the study analysis. No conductive hearing losses were identified. A statistically significant greater hearing loss was identified at 500 Hz (2.8 dBHL, P = 0.03) and 1000 Hz (2.5 dBHL, P = 0.05). No audiometric difference could be identified between the patients with FAP and attenuated FAP. A power calculation demonstrated that the study was of adequate size. This study did not demonstrate a clinically significant difference in hearing loss between the FAP group and the calculated normal values.
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- Stephen E M Jones
- Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, UK.
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Vadiveloo T, Donnan PT, Cochrane L, Leese GP. The Thyroid Epidemiology, Audit, and Research Study (TEARS): the natural history of endogenous subclinical hyperthyroidism. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2011; 96:E1-8. [PMID: 20926532 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE For patients with subclinical hyperthyroidism (SH), the objective of the study was to define the rates of progression to frank hyperthyroidism and normal thyroid function. DESIGN Record-linkage technology was used retrospectively to identify patients with SH in the general population of Tayside, Scotland, from January 1, 1993, to December 31, 2009. PATIENTS All Tayside residents with at least two measurements of TSH below the reference range for at least 4 months from baseline and normal free T(4)/total T(4) and total T(3) concentrations at baseline were included as potential cases. Using a unique patient identifier, data linkage enabled a cohort of SH cases to be identified from prescription, admission, and radioactive iodine treatment records. Cases younger than 18 yr of age were also excluded from the study. OUTCOME MEASURES The status of patients was investigated at 2, 5, and 7 yr after diagnosis. RESULTS We identified 2024 cases with SH, a prevalence of 0.63% and an incidence of 29 per 100,000 in 2008. Most SH cases without thyroid treatment remained as SH at 2 (81.8%), 5 (67.5%), and 7 yr (63.0%) after diagnosis. Few patients (0.5-0.7%) developed hyperthyroidism at 2, 5, and 7 yr. The percentage of SH cases reverting to normal increased with time: 17.2% (2 yr), 31.5% (5 yr), and 35.6% (7 yr), and this was more common in SH patients with baseline TSH between 0.1 and 0.4 mU/liter. CONCLUSION Very few SH patients develop frank hyperthyroidism, whereas a much larger proportion revert to normal, and many remain with SH.
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- Thenmalar Vadiveloo
- Division of Clinical and Population Sciences and Education, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Correia CT, Coutinho AM, Sequeira AF, Sousa IG, Lourenço Venda L, Almeida JP, Abreu RL, Lobo C, Miguel TS, Conroy J, Cochrane L, Gallagher L, Gill M, Ennis S, Oliveira GG, Vicente AM. Increased BDNF levels and NTRK2 gene association suggest a disruption of BDNF/TrkB signaling in autism. Genes, Brain and Behavior 2010; 9:841-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-183x.2010.00627.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Tauro S, Cochrane L, Lauritzsen GF, Baker L, Delabie J, Roberts C, Mahendra P, Holte H. Dose-intensified treatment of Burkitt lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma unclassifiable, (with features intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma) in young adults (<50 years): a comparison of two adapted BFM protocols. Am J Hematol 2010; 85:261-3. [PMID: 20201088 DOI: 10.1002/ajh.21648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The chemotherapy dose-intensity in two adapted German BFM paediatric protocols (BFM 90 and NHL 86) was compared in contemporaneously treated adults <50 years with Burkitt lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma unclassifiable, with features intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and Burkitt lymphoma (collectively referred to as BL). In BFM 90, primary prophylaxis with Granulocyte-colony-stimulating factor was used, postinduction treatment was started at granulocytes > or =0.5 x 10(9)/L (> or =1.0 x 10(9)/L in NHL 86) with a higher mean methotrexate dose (2.9 g/m(2)/cycle, n = 23; 1.6 g/m(2)/cycle in NHL 86, n = 22, P < 0.001). Intervals between consecutive treatment-cycles were shorter in BFM 90 (P < 0.001) with no additional toxicity. However, the two-year failure-free survival with BFM 90 (82%) was similar to that achieved with NHL 86 (72%, P = 0.33). We conclude that BFM 90 enables safe intensification of therapy in young adults with BL compared to NHL 86, but registry-based studies are required to further evaluate the antineoplastic effects and cost-effectiveness of the two therapeutic approaches.
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- Sudhir Tauro
- Department of Haematology, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
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Heazlewood VJ, Ratnapala M, Cochrane L. Successful use of dexamethasone when prednisolone is not tolerated. Obstet Med 2009; 2:132. [DOI: 10.1258/om.2009.090026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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- Caboolture Hospital – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
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- Caboolture Hospital – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
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Ramanathan AK, John MC, Arnold GP, Cochrane L, Abboud RJ. The effects of off-the-shelf in-shoe heel inserts on forefoot plantar pressure. Gait Posture 2008; 28:533-7. [PMID: 18434158 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2007] [Revised: 03/10/2008] [Accepted: 03/11/2008] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Off-the-shelf heel inserts are used widely without adequate scientific information regarding their effects upon the forefoot. The aim of this study was to assess whether the use of in-shoe heel inserts affects the plantar pressure distribution under the forefoot. Thirty-five asymptomatic volunteers consented to participate. Six brands of off-the-shelf heel inserts were tested. Subjects walked along a 10 m walkway with no inserts and then with each pair of inserts, in a randomised order. The Pedar system was used to record in-shoe plantar pressure data. The results confirmed that heel inserts increased pressure under the metatarsal heads and altered the biomechanics of the foot even in asymptomatic subjects. The findings suggested that heel inserts should be used with caution especially in people predisposed to foot problems. The classification of these inserts as an over-the-counter product may need to be reviewed.
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- A K Ramanathan
- Institute of Motion Analysis and Research, University of Dundee, TORT Centre, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School, Dundee, Scotland, UK
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BACKGROUND Fifteen per cent of patients with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer at some point in their life. Ill-fitting footwear frequently contributes to foot ulceration. A good fitting shoe is an essential component in the management of the diabetic foot. The objective of this study was to assess the feet and footwear of patients with diabetes to determine whether they are wearing the correct-sized shoes. METHODS One-hundred patients with diabetes who were attending the general diabetic clinic had their foot length measured using a 'Clarks' shoe shop device and foot width using a pair of callipers. Measurements were taken whilst seated and standing. Shoe dimensions were also assessed by recording the manufactured shoe length and using callipers to assess shoe width. A calibrated measuring stick standardised shoe lengths. Neurovascular status and the presence of deformities in the foot were also recorded. RESULTS One-third of diabetic patients were wearing the correct shoes on either foot whilst seated or whilst standing. However, only 24% of patients were wearing shoes that were of the correct length and width for both feet whilst seated and 20% upon standing. Seventeen per cent of patients appeared in both groups. No significance was found between any other variables, such as sensory neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS Many patients with diabetes wear shoes that do not fit, particularly, shoes that are too narrow for their foot width. Assessing the appropriateness of footwear maybe an important part of foot examination.
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- S J Harrison
- The Diabetic Clinic, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK
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Crampsey DP, Cochrane L, Roebuck D, Hartley BE. Chronic facial pain following injection of sodium tetradecyl sulphate into an intraparotid haemolymphangioma. J Laryngol Otol 2007; 122:1002-4. [PMID: 17625033 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215107009590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractObjective:We report a rare case of chronic facial pain following sclerotherapy for intraparotid haemolymphangioma, thereby highlighting an important clinical consideration when advising this treatment option as an alternative to surgery in the head and neck.Method:Case report, with a review of relevant literature.Results:Sclerotherapy of lymphangiomata is well reported in the literature. Unusually, our young patient with an intraparotid haemolymphangioma experienced severe, chronic pain following intralesional injection of sodium tetradecyl sulphate, which required management by a specialist pain service. We discuss the technique of sclerotherapy for such lesions, and also discuss the potential side effects of two agents commonly used in our centre: OK 432 and sodium tetradecyl sulphate.Conclusion:Non-surgical treatments of lymphangiomata and venous vascular malformations are not without complication. Both patient and clinician should be aware of this, and of the other potential side effects of sclerotherapy, prior to its use in the head and neck.
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- Department of Paediatric Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, UK.
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Putti AB, Arnold GP, Cochrane L, Abboud RJ. The Pedar in-shoe system: repeatability and normal pressure values. Gait Posture 2007; 25:401-5. [PMID: 16828288 DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2006.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2005] [Revised: 05/05/2006] [Accepted: 05/14/2006] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The Pedar system is one of the most commonly used systems for in-shoe pressure measurement. Good repeatability is necessary to ensure the consistency of measurements on which clinical judgements are based. In addition, there is a need to establish a range of normal in-shoe pressure values, which will help to identify abnormalities. The aim of this study was to assess the repeatability of the Pedar system and determine the pressure values in normal subjects. Fifty-three subjects, 17 females (32%) and 36 males (68%), were recruited and measurements were performed twice with an average gap of 12 days (range 1-32 days) using only one brand of standardised running shoes (Donnay International). Peak pressure (PP), contact area (CA), contact time (CT), pressure-time integral (PTI), force-time integral (FTI) and instant of peak pressure (IPP) were calculated. The coefficient of repeatability (CR), expressed as a percentage of the mean, was no greater than 15.3% for all 122 parameters considered. The highest PP areas were under the great toe, with mean (S.D.) equal to 280.4 (83.0) kPa and heel 264.3 (44.1) kPa, followed by the first 248 (70.1) kPa, second 246.5 (48.3) kPa, and third 224.7 (50.4) kPa metatarsal heads. The CA was highest under the heel at 41.54 cm(2). The CT of the metatarsals was 77% to 87% of the total CT while that of the hallux was 75%. The PTI and FTI were highest under the heel. We concluded that the Pedar system was repeatable. The normal pressure values identified can therefore be used to provide a reference range in clinical practice using this specific type of footwear.
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- 825, Ram Tirth Nagar, BUDA Layout, Belgaum - 590 015, Karnataka, India
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Rajput B, Arnold G, Gibbs S, Wang W, Cochrane L, Leese G, Abboud R. Biomechanics and the diabetic foot: a novel approach to measurement. J Biomech 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(06)83340-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Rajput B, Wang W, gibbs S, Cochrane L, Arnold G, Abboud R. Pot bellies and motion analysis: development and validation of a novel lower limb model for use in centrally obse patients. J Biomech 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(06)83090-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Azhar A, Whiten S, Cochrane L, Abboud R, Wigderowitz C. Scapholunate ligament in carpal kinematics: An anatomical study. J Biomech 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(06)85043-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Scott I, Jariwala A, Cochrane L, Arnold G, Wigderowitz C, Abboud R. Three dimensional measurement of wrist movement: adaptation and calibration of the Fastrak® system. J Biomech 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9290(06)83205-7] [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: 11/26/2022]
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Reilly J, Noone A, Clift A, Cochrane L, Johnston L, Rowley DI, Phillips G, Sullivan F. A study of telephone screening and direct observation of surgical wound infections after discharge from hospital. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 87:997-9. [PMID: 15972920 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.87b7.16061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Post-discharge surveillance of surgical site infection is necessary if accurate rates of infection following surgery are to be available. We undertook a prospective study of 376 knee and hip replacements in 366 patients in order to estimate the rate of orthopaedic surgical site infection in the community. The inpatient infection was 3.1% and the post-discharge infection rate was 2.1%. We concluded that the use of telephone interviews of patients to identify the group at highest risk of having a surgical site infection (those who think they have an infection) with rapid follow-up by a professional trained to diagnose infection according to agreed criteria is an effective method of identifying infection after discharge from hospital.
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- Health Protection Scotland, Clifton House, Clifton Place, Glasgow G3 7BR, UK
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Goodyear CS, O'Hanlon GM, Plomp JJ, Wagner ER, Morrison I, Veitch J, Cochrane L, Bullens RW, Molenaar PC, Conner J, Willison HJ. Monoclonal antibodies raised against Guillain-Barré syndrome-associated Campylobacter jejuni lipopolysaccharides react with neuronal gangliosides and paralyze muscle-nerve preparations. J Clin Invest 1999. [PMID: 10491405 DOI: 10.1172/jci6837e1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Guillain-Barré syndrome and its variant, Miller-Fisher syndrome, are acute, postinfectious, autoimmune neuropathies that frequently follow Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. The pathogenesis is believed to involve molecular mimicry between sialylated epitopes on C. jejuni LPSs and neural gangliosides. More than 90% of Miller-Fisher syndrome cases have serum anti-GQ1b and anti-GT1a ganglioside antibodies that may also react with other disialylated gangliosides including GD3 and GD1b. Structural studies on LPS from neuropathy-associated C. jejuni strains have revealed GT1a-like and GD3-like core oligosaccharides. To determine whether this structural mimicry results in pathogenic autoantibodies, we immunized mice with GT1a/GD3-like C. jejuni LPS and then cloned mAb's that reacted with both the immunizing LPS and GQ1b/GT1a/GD3 gangliosides. Immunohistology demonstrated antibody binding to ganglioside-rich sites including motor nerve terminals. In ex vivo electrophysiological studies of nerve terminal function, application of antibodies either ex vivo or in vivo via passive immunization induced massive quantal release of acetylcholine, followed by neurotransmission block. This effect was complement-dependent and associated with extensive deposits of IgM and C3c at nerve terminals. These data provide strong support for the molecular mimicry hypothesis as a mechanism for the induction of cross-reactive pathogenic anti-ganglioside/LPS antibodies in postinfectious neuropathies.
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- University Department of Neurology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland
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Goodyear CS, O'Hanlon GM, Plomp JJ, Wagner ER, Morrison I, Veitch J, Cochrane L, Bullens RW, Molenaar PC, Conner J, Willison HJ. Monoclonal antibodies raised against Guillain-Barré syndrome-associated Campylobacter jejuni lipopolysaccharides react with neuronal gangliosides and paralyze muscle-nerve preparations. J Clin Invest 1999; 104:697-708. [PMID: 10491405 PMCID: PMC408431 DOI: 10.1172/jci6837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Guillain-Barré syndrome and its variant, Miller-Fisher syndrome, are acute, postinfectious, autoimmune neuropathies that frequently follow Campylobacter jejuni enteritis. The pathogenesis is believed to involve molecular mimicry between sialylated epitopes on C. jejuni LPSs and neural gangliosides. More than 90% of Miller-Fisher syndrome cases have serum anti-GQ1b and anti-GT1a ganglioside antibodies that may also react with other disialylated gangliosides including GD3 and GD1b. Structural studies on LPS from neuropathy-associated C. jejuni strains have revealed GT1a-like and GD3-like core oligosaccharides. To determine whether this structural mimicry results in pathogenic autoantibodies, we immunized mice with GT1a/GD3-like C. jejuni LPS and then cloned mAb's that reacted with both the immunizing LPS and GQ1b/GT1a/GD3 gangliosides. Immunohistology demonstrated antibody binding to ganglioside-rich sites including motor nerve terminals. In ex vivo electrophysiological studies of nerve terminal function, application of antibodies either ex vivo or in vivo via passive immunization induced massive quantal release of acetylcholine, followed by neurotransmission block. This effect was complement-dependent and associated with extensive deposits of IgM and C3c at nerve terminals. These data provide strong support for the molecular mimicry hypothesis as a mechanism for the induction of cross-reactive pathogenic anti-ganglioside/LPS antibodies in postinfectious neuropathies.
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- University Department of Neurology, Southern General Hospital, Glasgow G51 4TF, Scotland
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This randomized, controlled study investigated the physiological effects of a specially designed 12 week programme of isolated conditioning of peripheral skeletal muscle groups. The programme required minimal infrastructure in order to allow continued rehabilitation at home after familiarization within hospital. Forty eight patients, aged 40-72 yrs with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (mean (SD) forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) 61 (27)% of predicted normal) were randomly allocated into training (n = 32) and control (n = 16) groups. Physiological assessments were performed before and after the 12 week study period, and included peripheral muscle endurance and strength, whole body endurance, maximal exercise capacity (maximum oxygen consumption (V'O2,max)) and lung function. The training group showed significant improvement in a variety of measures of upper and lower peripheral muscle performance, with no additional breathlessness. Whole body endurance measured by free arm treadmill walking increased by 6,372 (3,932-8,812) 3 (p < 0.001). Symptom-limited maximal V'O2 was unchanged. However, the training group showed a reduction in ventilatory equivalents for oxygen and carbon dioxide, both at peak exercise and at equivalent work rate (Wmax). In summary, low intensity isolated peripheral muscle conditioning is well-tolerated, simple and easy to perform at home. The various physiological benefits should enable patients across the range of severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to improve daily functioning.
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, Hairmyres Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
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Harper HM, Cochrane L, Williams NA. The role of small intestinal antigen-presenting cells in the induction of T-cell reactivity to soluble protein antigens: association between aberrant presentation in the lamina propria and oral tolerance. Immunology 1996; 89:449-56. [PMID: 8958061 PMCID: PMC1456539 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2567.1996.d01-760.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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The oral administration of soluble protein antigen results in profound immunological tolerance. However, the tissue location and function of antigen-presenting cells (APC) that stimulate this response remain unclear. We have hypothesized that the properties of cells presenting antigen to naive T cells within the gut are involved, and therefore gut APC should stimulate T-cell responses with different characteristics to those induced by other APC. To test this, we studied in vitro primary T-cell responses following presentation of soluble protein antigen by cells from the Peyer's patches (PPC) and lamina propria (LPC) of the murine small intestine and the spleen (SPLC). Each APC population stimulated antigen-specific proliferative responses with similar anamnestic characteristics; however, analysis of the cytokines produced revealed marked differences. Whereas SPLC stimulated the balanced production of T-helper type 1 (Th1) and Th2 cytokines, PPC induced a profile consistent with the provision of T-cell help for IgA production. Interestingly, presentation of antigen by LPC stimulated high levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) and transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) in the absence of other cytokines [interleukin-2 (IL-2), IL-4, IL-5]. Evidence from analysis of cell activation and division within the cultures suggested that this profile may result from the preferential activation of CD8+ T cells by LPC; however, the lack of conventional CD4+ T-cell cytokines indicated a defect in the normal function of these cells. Adoptive transfer of antigen-pulsed LPC to syngeneic animals abrogated the induction of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) responsiveness, which followed a subsequent conventional antigen challenge further suggesting a role for lamina propria APC in tolerance induction.
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- H M Harper
- University of Bristol, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University Walk, UK
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Ibbetson S, Cochrane L, Castle B, Becroft D. Intrachorial Placental Haematoma at Cord Insertion and Stillbirth: A Case Report. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 1994. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1994.tb01126.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Cochrane L. Vienna--psychiatry in a 'cultured' city. Can J Psychiatr Nurs 1985; 26:13. [PMID: 3845832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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