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Gibson M, Leske S, Ward R, Weir B, Russell K, Kolves K. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth suicide mortality and previous mental health, suicidality and service use in Queensland, Australia, from 2001 to 2021. J Affect Disord 2024; 354:55-61. [PMID: 38484672 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024]
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BACKGROUND The current study aimed to compare current suicide rates, trends, previous treatment, suicidality and mental health diagnoses for First Nations and non-Indigenous young people who died by suicide. METHODS Age-specific suicide rates (ASSRs) were calculated per 100,000 persons/year using suicides aged 10-19 years in the Queensland Suicide Register. Rate Ratios (RRs) and 95 % CIs compared ASSRs for First Nations and non-Indigenous youth dying by suicide in Queensland, Australia, from 2001 to 2018. Risk ratios (RiskR) with 95 % CIs compared characteristics between First Nations and non-Indigenous youth suicides. Joinpoint regression was used to identify any changes in trends and annual percentage change (APC) in suicides with 95 % CIs. RESULTS The First Nations youth ASSR was 24.71 deaths per 100,000 persons/year, 4.5 times the non-Indigenous ASSR (95 % CI = 3.74-5.38, p < 0.001). Both non-Indigenous and First Nations suicide trends were stable with no joinpoints (APC: 0.3 %, 95 % CI: -1.6-2.2, p = 0.78; APC: 0.9 %, 95 % CI: -0.2-2.1, p = 0.11). Less than a quarter (23.9 %) of First Nations young people had ever received mental health treatment, significantly fewer than non-Indigenous youth (RiskR = 0.80, 95 % CI = 0.71-0.90, p < 0.001). Similarly, in the three months preceding their death, only 14.5 % of First Nations young people had received mental health treatment (RiskR = 0.89, 95 % CI = 0.83-97, p = 0.015). LIMITATIONS Reported mental illness, suicidality and help-seeking could be underreported due to concealment from family or police. CONCLUSIONS The current study finds no change in the gap between the First Nations and Non-Indigenous youth suicide rates nor evidence of decrease in the First Nations youth suicide rate. There is a need for alternative approaches to Indigenous youth suicide prevention, such as assertive outreach models outside of traditional triage and mental health systems to proactively build trusting relationships with young people in communities to identify young people needing support.
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- M Gibson
- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland, Toowong, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Institute for Resilient Regions, Knowledge Broker First Nations Engagement Southern Queensland & Northern NSW Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hub, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Beyond the Pale Aboriginal and Torres Strait youth mental health support services, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Rommelspacher H, Bera S, Brommer B, Ward R, Kwiatkowska M, Zygmunt T, Theden F, Üsekes B, Eren N, Nieratschker M, Arnoldner C, Plontke SK, Hellmann-Regen J, Schlingensiepen R. A single dose of AC102 restores hearing in a guinea pig model of noise-induced hearing loss to almost prenoise levels. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2024; 121:e2314763121. [PMID: 38557194 PMCID: PMC11009624 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2314763121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Although sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a serious condition, there are currently no approved drugs for its treatment. Nevertheless, there is a growing understanding that the cochlear pathologies that underlie SSNHL include apoptotic death of sensory outer hair cells (OHCs) as well as loss of ribbon synapses connecting sensory inner hair cells (IHCs) and neurites of the auditory nerve, designated synaptopathy. Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a common subtype of SSNHL and is widely used to model hearing loss preclinically. Here, we demonstrate that a single interventive application of a small pyridoindole molecule (AC102) into the middle ear restored auditory function almost to prenoise levels in a guinea pig model of NIHL. AC102 prevented noise-triggered loss of OHCs and reduced IHC synaptopathy suggesting a role of AC102 in reconnecting auditory neurons to their sensory target cells. Notably, AC102 exerted its therapeutic properties over a wide frequency range. Such strong improvements in hearing have not previously been demonstrated for other therapeutic agents. In vitro experiments of a neuronal damage model revealed that AC102 protected cells from apoptosis and promoted neurite growth. These effects may be explained by increased production of adenosine triphosphate, indicating improved mitochondrial function, and reduced levels of reactive-oxygen species which prevents the apoptotic processes responsible for OHC death. This action profile of AC102 might be causal for the observed hearing recovery in in vivo models.
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- AudioCure Pharma GmbH, Berlin10115, Germany
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- AudioCure Pharma GmbH, Berlin10115, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Section Clinical Neurobiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin12203, Germany
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- AudioCure Pharma GmbH, Berlin10115, Germany
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Section Clinical Neurobiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin12203, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna1090, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Vienna General Hospital, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna1090, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle06120, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Section Clinical Neurobiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Berlin12203, Germany
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Gartrell BD, Hunter S, Collen R, Jolly M, McInnes K, Richardson A, Reed C, Ward R, Pita A. Health impacts of poor water quality on an endangered shorebird breeding programme in Aotearoa New Zealand. N Z Vet J 2024; 72:103-111. [PMID: 37752889 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2023.2263425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
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CASE HISTORY Two clusters of mortality among endangered tūturuatu/tchūriwat'/shore plover (Thinornis novaeseelandiae) have occurred at captive breeding facilities around New Zealand in recent years. In the first, four chicks died at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre (Mount Bruce, NZ) in February 2016, and in the second five adult birds at the Cape Sanctuary (Cape Kidnappers, NZ) died in 2022. CLINICAL FINDINGS In 2016, four chicks were noted to become weak, have increased vocalisations and closed eyes prior to death. The remaining chicks were treated for 5 days with amoxycillin/clavulanate orally twice daily. Water containers and brooders were cleaned and disinfected with chlorhexidine. No further mortality was seen.In the 2022 cluster, three adult breeding birds died acutely and five others showed inappetence, weight loss and diarrhoea approximately 10 days after heavy rains flooded the local river. The five birds were treated with amoxycillin/clavulanate orally twice daily and oral fluids for 5 days. Two birds died and three survived. No breeding occurred in the aviaries in the following season. PATHOLOGICAL FINDINGS In 2016, the chicks showed pulmonary changes ranging from congestion and oedema to heterophilic inflammation consistent with septicaemia.In 2022, the adult birds showed proliferation of bacteria in the distal small intestine associated with mucosal ulceration and heterophilic infiltration. Acid-fast staining of the caecal contents in one bird showed organisms consistent with Cryptosporidium spp. LABORATORY FINDINGS Aerobic bacterial cultures of the lung and liver of two affected chicks carried out in 2016 showed heavy growth of Plesiomonas shigelloides. The same organism was cultured from water trays and holding tanks containing water boatmen (Sigara arguta) on which the chicks were fed.In 2022, cultures from the livers of three dead birds each showed a mixed bacterial growth with differing dominant organisms (Aeromonas sobria, Hafnia alvei, Citrobacter freundii and an Enterococcus sp.). PCR and sequencing confirmed Cryptosporidium parvum in the caecum of one bird. Fresh faeces from 24 breeding birds from the captive breeding facilities were negative by PCR for Cryptosporidium spp.The captive breeding facilities obtain water for the aviaries and aquatic invertebrates to feed to the chicks from local freshwater sources. Water quality testing at the Cape Sanctuary revealed concentrations of faecal indicator bacteria in excess of safe drinking water guidelines, with peaks following heavy rainfall. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Fluctuations in water quality associated with mammalian faecal bacteria can adversely affect bird health and impact on captive rearing of endangered wildlife.
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- B D Gartrell
- Wildbase, Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Wildbase, Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Conservation, Invercargill, New Zealand
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- Wildbase, Tāwharau Ora - School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- Department of Conservation, Wellington, New Zealand
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- The Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Mount Bruce, New Zealand
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- The Cape Sanctuary, Cape Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
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- Molecular Epidemiology and Public Health Laboratory, Hopkirk Research Institute, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Abdelazim H, Payne LB, Nolan K, Paralkar K, Bradley V, Kanodia R, Gude R, Ward R, Monavarfeshani A, Fox MA, Chappell JC. Pericyte heterogeneity identified by 3D ultrastructural analysis of the microvessel wall. Front Physiol 2022; 13:1016382. [PMID: 36589416 PMCID: PMC9800988 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1016382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Confident identification of pericytes (PCs) remains an obstacle in the field, as a single molecular marker for these unique perivascular cells remains elusive. Adding to this challenge is the recent appreciation that PC populations may be heterogeneous, displaying a range of morphologies within capillary networks. We found additional support on the ultrastructural level for the classification of these PC subtypes-"thin-strand" (TSP), mesh (MP), and ensheathing (EP)-based on distinct morphological characteristics. Interestingly, we also found several examples of another cell type, likely a vascular smooth muscle cell, in a medial layer between endothelial cells (ECs) and pericytes (PCs) harboring characteristics of the ensheathing type. A conserved feature across the different PC subtypes was the presence of extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding the vascular unit and distributed in between neighboring cells. The thickness of this vascular basement membrane was remarkably consistent depending on its location, but never strayed beyond a range of 150-300 nm unless thinned to facilitate closer proximity of neighboring cells (suggesting direct contact). The density of PC-EC contact points ("peg-and-socket" structures) was another distinguishing feature across the different PC subtypes, as were the apparent contact locations between vascular cells and brain parenchymal cells. In addition to this thinning, the extracellular matrix (ECM) surrounding EPs displayed another unique configuration in the form of extensions that emitted out radially into the surrounding parenchyma. Knowledge of the origin and function of these structures is still emerging, but their appearance suggests the potential for being mechanical elements and/or perhaps signaling nodes via embedded molecular cues. Overall, this unique ultrastructural perspective provides new insights into PC heterogeneity and the presence of medial cells within the microvessel wall, the consideration of extracellular matrix (ECM) coverage as another PC identification criteria, and unique extracellular matrix (ECM) configurations (i.e., radial extensions) that may reveal additional aspects of PC heterogeneity.
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- Hanaa Abdelazim
- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States,FBRI Center for Vascular and Heart Research, Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States,FBRI Center for Vascular and Heart Research, Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States,FBRI Center for Neurobiology, Roanoke, VA, United States,School of Neuroscience, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute (FBRI) at Virginia Tech-Carilion (VTC), Roanoke, VA, United States,FBRI Center for Vascular and Heart Research, Roanoke, VA, United States,Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, United States,Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States,*Correspondence: John C. Chappell,
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Ward R, Kalus A, Schachtel A. Nail Sarcoidosis. JAMA Dermatol 2022; 158:1202. [PMID: 36001336 DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2022.3255] [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: 11/14/2022]
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- Rachael Ward
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
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Ugonabo N, Ward R, Chapas A. A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy Performance of the Morpheus8 Applicator for the Treatment of Cellulite: A Case Series. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21 Suppl 1:S20-S23. [PMID: 35907185 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15283] [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] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Washington
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Hsieh C, Ward R, Oueidat K, Baird G, Ahn S. Abstract No. 262 Recurrence of breast cancer post-cryoablation in candidates previously excluded from clinical trials. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.03.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Soussain C, Grommes C, Ward R, Peterson C, Cravets M, Mathias A, Sosa J, Kirby B, Ding Z, Yusuf I, Rose M, Steinberg M, Tun H. PB2096: A PHASE 1B/2 STUDY OF GB5121, A NOVEL, HIGHLY SELECTIVE, POTENT, AND CNS-PENETRANT BTK INHIBITOR FOR RELAPSED/REFRACTORY PRIMARY/SECONDARY CNS LYMPHOMA AND PRIMARY VITREORETINAL LYMPHOMA. Hemasphere 2022. [PMCID: PMC9428960 DOI: 10.1097/01.hs9.0000851216.47783.78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Ward R, Hennessey N, Barty E, Elliott C, Valentine J, Cantle Moore R. Clinical utilisation of the Infant Monitor of vocal Production (IMP) for early identification of communication impairment in young infants at-risk of cerebral palsy: a prospective cohort study. Dev Neurorehabil 2022; 25:101-114. [PMID: 34241555 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2021.1942280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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AIM To report prospective longitudinal data of early vocaliszations of infants identified "at-risk" of cerebral palsy (CP) for early identification of communication impairment. METHOD This case-control longitudinal prospective cohort study reports on the assessment of 36 infants, 18 identified as at-risk of CP at the time of enrolment and 18 typically developing (TD) children, at three time points: 6 months, 9 months and 12 months of age, Data were obtained through criterion and norm referenced assessments of vocaliszation behaviors. RESULTS Early vocal behaviors of infants identified as at-risk of CP did not differ from their age matched peers at 6 months of age, however, significant group differences emerged at 9 and 12 months when pre-canonical and canonical babble typically emerge. Generalized linear mixed models analysis showed that the rate of development of early language ability and more complex speech-related vocal behaviors was slower for infants at risk of CP when compared to TD infants, with over 75% of infants with CP showing below normal vocal production and impaired language by 12 months of age. INTERPRETATION Our data suggest characteristics of infant vocalizations associated with pre-canonical and canonical babbling provide a strong evidence base for predicting communication outcomes in infants at risk of CP.
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- R Ward
- Kids Rehab, Perth Children's, Hospital, Perth, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Institute of Health Research, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, Perth Children's, Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, Perth Children's, Hospital, Perth, Australia.,School of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, Perth Children's, Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- NextSense Institute/Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales
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Sorooshian P, Ward R, Sandison A. A simple intervention to improve the use of postoperative antibiotics and intra-abdominal drains in appendicectomy patients. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2021; 104:210-215. [PMID: 34931530 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.0185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Appendicitis remains the most common intra-abdominal surgical emergency, yet many patients receive postoperative antibiotics and intra-abdominal drains against recommended guidelines. This study assesses the impact of an educational poster on the appropriate use of postoperative antibiotics and intra-abdominal drains in appendicectomy patients. METHODS Patients who underwent an appendicectomy between January and April 2019 ('Poster absent' group) as well as between November 2019 and February 2020 ('Poster present' group) were identified. Data were collected on patient demographics, the presence of complicating features (ie appendiceal abscesses, intraperitoneal pus, gangrene and/or perforation) as well as the use of postoperative antibiotics and intra-abdominal drains in accordance with World Society of Emergency Surgery guidelines. RESULTS One hundred and thirty patients were included in the 'Poster absent' (73 patients) and 'Poster present' (57 patients) groups. After introducing the educational poster there was a significant reduction in the use of postoperative antibiotics (60.5% to 13.8%; p<0.0001) and an insignificant reduction in intra-abdominal drain use (15.2% to 13.2% p>0.05) that were contraindicated in simple appendicitis. There was a significant improvement in the use of postoperative antibiotics (71.9% to 100%; p=0.0019) and an insignificant increase in intra-abdominal drain use (58.8% to 64.3%; p>0.05) that were indicated in complicated appendicitis. The rates of wound infection (4.10% to 0%; p=0.2556) and ileus/obstruction (5.48% to 1.75%; p=0.3846) also reduced. CONCLUSION This small study demonstrated that a simple and appropriately targeted intervention of an educational poster can significantly improve and reduce variation in the management of appendicectomy patients and may reduce postoperative complications.
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- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, UK
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Aslani B, Bauman K, DiSalvo J, Ward R, Castano M, Howell J. 190 Rapid Trauma Evaluation. Ann Emerg Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.09.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Jennings L, HIlbert M, Collins C, Ward R, Smith A, Haynes L, Lane S, Hartwell K, Barth K, Brady K. 241 Are Emergency Department Patients Started on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder When Admitted? Ann Emerg Med 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2021.09.253] [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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Cook M, Ward R, Newman T, Berney S, Slagel N, Bussey-Jones J, Schmidt S, Sun Lee J, Webb-Girard A. Food Security and Clinical Outcomes of the 2017 Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program. J Nutr Educ Behav 2021; 53:770-778. [PMID: 34509277 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2021.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate improvements in food security and health outcomes associated with participation in a produce prescription program. DESIGN Program evaluation with repeated measures over 6 months. SETTING Six sites across Georgia. PARTICIPANTS Of the 159 enrolled through primary care sites, 122 participants were considered graduates (attended at least 3 of the 6 monthly visits). The majority of program graduates were Black (78.7%), earned <$25,000 annually (76.6%), and were food insecure (74.2%). INTERVENTION Six-month program offering group-based nutrition and cooking education along with subsidies for fresh produce worth $1 per family member per day, redeemable weekly. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Food security, blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference, and glycated hemoglobin. ANALYSIS Linear mixed models estimating association of change in outcomes with program visits 1-6. Fixed effects included participant sex and age, whereas random effects included random intercepts and slopes for the site of program participation and participants. RESULTS Participation in a produce prescription program combining subsidies for produce and nutrition education decreased food insecurity (P < 0.001) and diastolic blood pressure significantly (P = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS These findings highlight the promise of this program and similar programs for improving patient food security and health outcomes among the most vulnerable, underserved communities while aiding in setting realistic expectations and suggestions for program implementation.
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- Miranda Cook
- Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
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- College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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- College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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- College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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Kron T, Bressel M, Lonski P, Hill C, Mercieca-Bebber R, Ahern V, Lehman M, Johnson C, Latty D, Ward R, Miller D, Banjade D, Moriss D, De Abreu Lourenco R, Woodcock J, Montgomery R, Lehmann J, Chua B. PH-0225 TROG 14.04: Multicentre study of feasibility and impact on anxiety of DIBH in breast cancer patients. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07277-7] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Ward R, Fox N, Natkunarajah J. Scurvy: a forgotten cause of purpuric rash. Clin Exp Dermatol 2021; 46:956-957. [PMID: 33655521 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14628] [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] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- R Ward
- Dermatology Department, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, UK
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- Dermatology Department, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, UK
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- Dermatology Department, Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, UK
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West K, Ward R, Latty D, Wang T, Cross S, Gebski V, Stuart K. OC-0112: Patient-Specific Heart Constraint lowers mean heart dose for patients receiving breast RT. Radiother Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)00138-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Geia L, Baird K, Bail K, Barclay L, Bennett J, Best O, Birks M, Blackley L, Blackman R, Bonner A, Bryant AO R, Buzzacott C, Campbell S, Catling C, Chamberlain C, Cox L, Cross W, Cruickshank M, Cummins A, Dahlen H, Daly J, Darbyshire P, Davidson P, Denney-Wilson E, De Souza R, Doyle K, Drummond A, Duff J, Duffield C, Dunning T, East L, Elliott D, Elmir R, Fergie OAM D, Ferguson C, Fernandez R, Flower AM D, Foureur M, Fowler C, Fry M, Gorman E, Grant J, Gray J, Halcomb E, Hart B, Hartz D, Hazelton M, Heaton L, Hickman L, Homer AO CSE, Hungerford C, Hutton A, Jackson AO D, Johnson A, Kelly MA, Kitson A, Knight S, Levett-Jones T, Lindsay D, Lovett R, Luck L, Molloy L, Manias E, Mannix J, Marriott AMR, Martin M, Massey D, McCloughen A, McGough S, McGrath L, Mills J, Mitchell BG, Mohamed J, Montayre J, Moroney T, Moyle W, Moxham L, Northam OAM H, Nowlan S, O'Brien AP, Ogunsiji O, Paterson C, Pennington K, Peters K, Phillips J, Power T, Procter N, Ramjan L, Ramsay N, Rasmussen B, Rihari-Thomas J, Rind B, Robinson M, Roche M, Sainsbury K, Salamonson Y, Sherwood J, Shields L, Sim J, Skinner I, Smallwood G, Smallwood R, Stewart L, Taylor S, Usher AM K, Virdun C, Wannell J, Ward R, West C, West R, Wilkes L, Williams R, Wilson R, Wynaden D, Wynne R. A unified call to action from Australian nursing and midwifery leaders: ensuring that Black lives matter. Contemp Nurse 2020; 56:297-308. [DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1809107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- L. Geia
- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Darling Heights, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Gidgee Healing Mt Isa, Mount Isa, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Rosemary Bryant Foundation, South Australia, Australia
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- Rhodanthe Lipsett Indigenous Midwifery Charitable Fund, Caringbah, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Federation University, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Philip Darbyshire Consulting, Highbury, South Australia, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- New South Wales Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Sturt University, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- University of Notre Dame, Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Contemporary Nurse Journal
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Southern Cross University, Gold Coast Campus, QLD, Australia
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- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Lowitja Institute, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Joyce Palmer Health Service, Palm Island, QLD, Australia
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- Aboriginal Health Unit Mt Druitt Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- Charles Sturt University, Dubbo, NSW, Australia
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- University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- University of Wollongong, Keiraville, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Top End Health, Northern Territory, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- University of Southern Queensland, Darling Heights, QLD, Australia
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- James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Kiruparan P, Alves D, Ward R, Archampong D, Debnath D. A District General Hospital Perspective of Practice of Clinical Coding of Breast Surgery Procedures in the United Kingdom. Eur J Surg Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2019.11.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Worobey BL, Béraldin F, Bruns G, Embleton J, Heck A, King R, McLeod K, Ward R. Liquid Chromatographic Method for Determination of Diquat and Paraquat Herbicides in Potatoes: Collaborative Study. J AOAC Int 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/jaoac/76.4.881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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A liquid chromatographic (LC) method for the determination of diquat and paraquat herbicides/desiccants in potatoes was collaboratively studied in 6 laboratories. Analytes are extracted from 5 g sample with dilute acid by using a microreflux procedure; the hydrolysate is adjusted to pH 9–10 and passed through a disposable silica cartridge for rapid cleanup and preconcentration. Analytes are separated on a reversed-phase LC column and are measured as their heptanesulfonate ion pairs by UV detection. Each collaborator determined diquat and paraquat at 4 levels (0.05,0.1,0.5, and 1.0 ppm) in blind duplicate samples plus 2 blind negative control samples. Potatoes, obtained from each participant’s region, were spiked by the collaborators with unknown aqueous solutions containing no analyte or a mixture of diquat and paraquat standards. Repeatability and reproducibility relative standard deviations (RSDr and RSDR) averaged 17.1 and 29.0%, respectively, for determination of diquat and 10.8 and 29.5%, respectively, for paraquat. For analysis of standard solutions, RSDr and RSDR values were 6.3 and 12.0%, respectively, for diquat and 7.3 and 13.9%, respectively, for paraquat. Accuracy, measured by comparison with true spiking values (absolute recovery) averaged 77.6 and 76.2% for diquat and paraquat, respectively, and ranged from 71.8 to 88.0% for both compounds. The method was adopted first action by AOAC International.
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- Brian L Worobey
- Health and Welfare Canada, Health Protection Branch, Food Directorate, Bureau of Chemical Safety, Food Research Division, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0L2, Canada
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Jennings L, Lane S, Bogdon C, Warner T, Ward R, Brady K. 176 Emergency Department Utilization after Emergency Department-Initiated Buprenorphine. Ann Emerg Med 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.08.182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Skelton A, Buxton‐Kirk A, Ward R, Harju V, Frew L, Fowkes A, Long M, Negus A, Forde S, Adams I, Pufal H, McGreig S, Weekes R, Fox A. First report of
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
in tomato in the United Kingdom. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2019.040.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- A. Skelton
- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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- Fera Science LtdSand HuttonYorkYO41 1LZUK
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Ratnayake G, Reinwald S, Shackleton M, Voskoboynik M, Ruben J, van Zelm M, Yu D, Ward R, Smith R, Haydon A, Senthi S. Stereotactic Radiotherapy Combined with Immunotherapy Is Safe And Effective: Results From A Phase I Clinical Trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2019.06.502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Ward R. A new era for junior doctor roster management for the medical directorate in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton: Ensuring equity, contractual compliance and pro-active safe staffing across all clinical areas. A work in progress. Future Healthc J 2019; 6:59. [PMID: 31572952 PMCID: PMC6752419 DOI: 10.7861/futurehosp.6-2s-s59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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- Rachael Ward
- Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
- Musgrove Park Hospital
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Ward R. A new era for junior doctor roster management for the medical directorate in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton: Ensuring equity, contractual compliance and pro-active safe staffing across all clinical areas. A work in progress. Future Healthc J 2019. [DOI: 10.7861/futurehealth.6-2-s59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Aneke J, Barth D, Ward R, Pendergrast J, Kuo K, Cserti-Gazdewich C. The rationale for abandoning sickle trait screening of red blood cell units for patients with sickle cell disease. Transfus Med 2019; 29:466-467. [PMID: 31099109 DOI: 10.1111/tme.12603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- J Aneke
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Zhang M, Rough SL, Ward R, Seiler C, Wilson DI. Non-aqueous formulations for ram and screen extrusion-spheronisation. Int J Pharm 2019; 560:394-405. [PMID: 30763682 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2019.01.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2018] [Revised: 01/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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The use of non-aqueous cellulose-based formulations for extrusion-spheronisation (E-S) is investigated. A 10 wt% hydroxypropyl cellulose/isopropyl alcohol solution (HPC/IPA) was identified as a suitable sticky liquid binder for preparing non-aqueous pastes. Preliminary tests were performed on a series of pastes using a ram as well as a laboratory roller screen extruder, since the former is commonly used in batch testing and the latter replicates the shear range in a manufacturing screen extruder. Pellets with acceptable size and shape distributions were obtained with Avicel® HFE-102 NF/HPC/IPA for ram E-S, and with Avicel® RC-591/HPC/IPA for screen E-S. Further investigation was performed with calcium carbonate added as a model active pharmaceutical ingredient. Both formulations were able to generate pellets with acceptable size and shape characteristics at up to 50 wt% carbonate loading: further work is required to optimise yields.
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- M Zhang
- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK.
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- MSD (Devlab), Hertford Rd, Hoddesdon EN11 9BU, UK
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- MSD (Devlab), Hertford Rd, Hoddesdon EN11 9BU, UK
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- University of Cambridge, Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, West Cambridge Site, Philippa Fawcett Drive, Cambridge CB3 0AS, UK
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Chehimi M, Ward R, Vidal H, Eljaafari A. Les acides gras poly-insaturés de type oméga 3 inhibent la production d’IL-17A médiée par les cellules souches du tissu adipeux, en diminuant l’expression d’ICAM-1, chez le sujet obèse. NUTR CLIN METAB 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nupar.2019.01.282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Beauchamp M, Ward R, Jette A, Bean J. MINIMAL CLINICALLY IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE OF THE LATE-LIFE FUNCTION AND DISABILITY INSTRUMENT IN OLDER ADULTS. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC), VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard Medical School
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- MGH Institute of Health Professions
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- A Clark
- University of Salford, Salford, England, United Kingdom
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- University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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- The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- University of Stirling, Stirling, UK
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Sohns E, Ward R, Timmerman K, Kimiecik J. MOTIVATION MOVES: EXAMINING OLDER ADULTS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MOTIVATION FOR EXERCISE. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy031.3595] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Bean J, Jacob M, Leritz E, Ward R, Leveille S. PREDICTING SUBSEQUENT DISABILITY AMONG VULNERABLE PRIMARY CARE PATIENTS USING MOBILITY AND COGNITIVE SCREENING. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.1660] [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: 11/14/2022] Open
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- J Bean
- Deparatment of PM&R, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA
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Ward R, Orkaby A, Hshieh T, Driver J, Gaziano J, Djousse L. DIET QUALITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH FRAILTY IN THE PHYSICIAN’S HEALTH STUDY. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.3026] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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- R Ward
- Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC), VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard Medical School
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- Division of Aging, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School
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- New England Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, VA Boston Healthcare System, Harvard Medical School
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- Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC)
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- Div. of Aging, Dept. of Medicine, BWH
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Ward R, Abdul Y, Ergul A. Endothelin-1 inhibition improves the mBDNF/proBDNF ratio in endothelial cells and HT22 neurons under high glucose/palmitate growth conditions. Physiol Res 2018; 67:S237-S246. [PMID: 29947543 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Diabetes increases the risk and worsens the progression of cognitive impairment. The hippocampus is an important domain for learning and memory. We previously showed that endothelin-1 (ET-1) reduced diabetes-induced inflammation in hippocampal neurons, suggesting a neuroprotective effect. Given that neurons and endothelial cells within the neurovascular unit depend on each other for proper function, we investigated the effect of ET-1 on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) synthesis, a key neurotrophin and prosurvival factor, in neuronal (HT22 hippocampal neurons) and brain microvascular endothelial (BMEC-5i) cells under normal and diabetes-mimicking (high glucose plus palmitate) conditions. Cells were treated with exogenous ET-1 or ET receptor antagonists including ET(B) receptor selective antagonist BQ788 (1 microM) or dual-receptor antagonist bosentan (10 microM). Mature (m)BDNF, proBDNF and caspase-3 levels were measured by Western blotting. Diabetic conditions reduced the prosurvival mBDNF/proBDNF ratio in both HT22 and BMEC-5i cells. Addition of exogenous ET-1 had no effect on the BDNF system in HT22 cells in diabetic conditions. Both HT22 and BMEC-5i cells had an increase in the mBDNF/proBDNF ratio when grown in diabetes-simulating conditions in the presence of endothelin receptor inhibition. These data suggest that blockade of ET-1 may provide neuroprotection to hippocampal cells through the modulation of the BDNF system.
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- R Ward
- Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine and Department of Physiology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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The global epidemic of diabetes is of significant concern. Diabetes associated vascular disease signifies the principal cause of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. It is also the most rapidly increasing risk factor for cognitive impairment, a silent disease that causes loss of creativity, productivity, and quality of life. Small vessel disease in the cerebral vasculature plays a major role in the pathogenesis of cognitive impairment in diabetes. Endothelin system, including endothelin-1 (ET-1) and the receptors (ET(A) and ET(B)), is a likely candidate that may be involved in many aspects of the diabetes cerebrovascular disease. In this review, we took a brain-centric approach and discussed the role of the ET system in cerebrovascular and cognitive dysfunction in diabetes.
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- W Li
- Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia, USA, Department of Physiology, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA.
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Hakansson S, Jones M, Ristov M, Marcos L, Clark T, Ram A, Morey R, Franklin A, McCarthy C, Carli L, Ward R, Keech A. Intensity-dependent effects of aerobic training on pressure pain threshold in overweight men: A randomized trial. Eur J Pain 2018; 22:1813-1823. [DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- S. Hakansson
- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
- Department of Biomedicine; Karolinska Institutet; Stockholm Sweden
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
- Kirby Institute; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
- Neuroscience Research Australia; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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- School of Medical Sciences; University of New South Wales; Sydney Australia
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Ward R, Harbias A, Olateju A, Derbyshire L, Ironmonger E. Simple, consistent interventions can improve treatment of ascending urinary tract infections/pyelonephritis by improving appropriate antibiotic prescribing and reducing length of patient stay. Int J Surg 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.05.613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Wang W, Ward R, Jia D, Ashworth S, Estoesta E, Moodie T, McCredie R, Ahern V, Stuart K, Ngui N, French J, Elder E, Farlow D. EP-1305: Location of arm draining lymph node in relation to breast cancer radiotherapy field and volume. Radiother Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(18)31615-3] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Jones WS, Lippman S, Smerek M, Shah K, Ward R, Brock A, Sullivan RC, Long C, Vemulapalli S, Patel M, Greiner M, Hardy C, Curtis L. ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD ALGORITHMS TO DETECT PAD. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32577-4] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Jones WS, Ward R, Huang Z, Rockhold F, Baumgartner I, Berger J, Blomster J, Fowkes FG, Katona B, Mahaffey K, Norgren L, Mehta R, Povsic T, Vemulapalli S, Hiatt W, Patel MR. MAJOR BLEEDING IN PATIENTS WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE: INSIGHTS FROM THE EUCLID TRIAL. J Am Coll Cardiol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(18)32568-3] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Belletrutti PJ, Heather G, Kathol B, Swain M, Ward R, Slocombe L, Rioux KP. A16 SUCCESS OF ENHANCED PRIMARY CARE PATHWAYS IN MANAGING ROUTINE GI REFERRALS. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwy008.017] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Dept. of Medicine, Univ. of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- AHS pan-PCN Working Group, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- AHS pan-PCN Working Group, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Dept. of Medicine, Univ. of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Ward R, Long C, Patel MR, Jones WS. Antithrombotic therapy in peripheral artery disease: A review of the EUCLID trial results and current ongoing trials. Clin Cardiol 2018; 41:137-143. [PMID: 29355992 DOI: 10.1002/clc.22839] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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In addition to risk-factor modification, antithrombotic therapy is the hallmark of management to reduce cardiovascular ischemic events in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Currently, the guidelines recommend long-term antiplatelet therapy with aspirin or clopidogrel in this patient population to reduce myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death. Past outcomes studies have shown some benefit of ticagrelor, another antiplatelet agent, as compared with clopidogrel in patients with coronary disease and concomitant PAD. However, most recently, the Examining Use of Ticagrelor in Peripheral Artery Disease (EUCLID) trial has shown no additional benefit of ticagrelor over clopidogrel. In this trial, a minority of patients had concomitant coronary artery disease, making it unique to previous studies. The EUCLID trial's evidence of neutrality between clopidogrel and ticagrelor sheds light into the complexity of studying the PAD population and the continued need to meticulously design trials to investigate the optimal therapies. The topics that will be discussed in this review include the role of antiplatelet therapy in the management of patients with PAD, a review of the EUCLID trial results and the important factors to be considered in interpreting the surprising results, and promising recent ongoing clinical trials assessing therapies in the treatment of patients with PAD.
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- Rachael Ward
- School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.,Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.,Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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- School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.,Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Hristov AN, Harper M, Oh J, Giallongo F, Lopes JC, Cudoc G, Clay J, Ward R, Chase LE. Short communication: Variability in milk urea nitrogen and dairy total mixed ration composition in the northeastern United States. J Dairy Sci 2017; 101:1579-1584. [PMID: 29224878 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-12925] [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: 03/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The main objective of this survey was to examine variability in milk urea nitrogen (MUN) for Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) herds in the northeastern United States (the Northeast), examine trends in dairy cow diet composition, and determine potential relationships for MUN and diet composition. Trends in milk fat and protein concentrations, milk yield, days in milk on test day, and lactation number of the cows were also evaluated. The data set for the survey included 10,839,461 DHIA dairy cow records from 2004 to 2015 for 13 states (CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, and WV) and was retrieved from Dairy Records Management Systems (Raleigh, NC). Average (across states and years) milk yield, milk fat, and milk protein were 31.6 ± 0.24 kg/d, 3.85 ± 0.021%, and 3.13 ± 0.013%, respectively. No obvious trends were observed for milk fat or protein content, but milk yield steadily increased during the survey period. Milk urea N concentration averaged 13.3 ± 0.13 mg/dL, with no obvious or consistent trends. Examination of variability in dairy feed cost and all milk price for the Northeast indicated that high MUN generally coincided with high feed cost and high milk price. For the diet composition survey, 9,707 records of total mixed ration (TMR) analyses, unrelated to the milk composition data set, from the Cumberland Valley Analytical Service (Maugansville, MD) database were examined. Concentration of TMR crude protein (CP) decreased from 17.1% in 2007 to 16.4% in 2015, but there was not an obvious trend in soluble protein concentration. Concentration of TMR neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and 24-h in vitro NDF degradability declined steadily during the survey period and was accompanied by a steady increase in TMR starch concentration. Examination of these unrelated data sets revealed lack of correlation between MUN and diet chemical composition. Thus, we conclude that individual cow MUN in Northeast dairy herds fluctuated between 2004 and 2015. It appeared that MUN followed variability in feed cost; however, ration feed ingredient data were not available to better define the reasons for the variations in MUN.
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- A N Hristov
- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802.
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802
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- Department of Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802
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- Dairy One Coop. Inc., Ithaca, NY 14850
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- Dairy Records Management Systems, Raleigh, NC 27603
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- Cumberland Valley Analytical Services, Maugansville, MD 21742
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- Department of Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Gestaut M, Thawani N, Kim S, Gutti V, Jhavar S, Morrow A, Ward R, Huang J, Patel M. Single Fraction Spine Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR) with Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT): A Single Institution Experience. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.06.770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ward R, Quach L, Leritz E, Leveille S, Travison T, Pedersen M, Bean J. EFFECTS OF NEUROMUSCULAR ATTRIBUTES IN THE RELATIONSHIP OF MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT WITH MOBILITY. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.3258] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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- R. Ward
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Partners HealthCare, Boston, Massachusetts,
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Partners HealthCare, Boston, Massachusetts,
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,
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- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,
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- Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, Massachusetts,
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- Clinical Research Centre, Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,
- Partners HealthCare, Boston, Massachusetts,
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Ajayi T, Ward R, Summers B, Byrns J, Kappus M, Choi S, Wilder J. Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Treatment of Acute Intermittent Porphyria: A Patient Case Description and Recommendations from the Current Literature. Journal of Exploratory Research in Pharmacology 2017; 2:49-53. [DOI: 10.14218/jerp.2016.00022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the UK, denosumab is usually started by hospital clinicians and continued by primary care physicians in the community, but in the authors' region denosumab is a 'green light' drug, only prescribed by the primary care team. The authors suspected that a proportion of patients who were recommended to start the drug after a neck of femur fracture were not receiving this on discharge. They aimed to improve the prescribing of denosumab by implementing a quality improvement project. METHODS A retrospective review of electronic records and case notes in primary and secondary care was undertaken, focusing on patients who were admitted with a neck of femur fracture and recommended denosumab. Following cycle 1 of the project two interventions were implemented: Denosumab written on the inpatient prescription chart at point of treatment decision, promoting inclusion in the discharge summary A consultant letter recommending denosumab was sent separately to primary care, in addition to inclusion in the discharge summary. Following these interventions this project cycle was repeated. RESULTS A total of 91 patients with a neck of femur fracture were identified during cycle 1 and 22/91 (24%) were recommended denosumab. However, only five of these 22 patients (22%) received the drug. Following the interventions 23/26 eligible patients (88%) were prescribed denosumab (three patients did not have a prescription with no reason given), and 17/23 (74%) had the injection given. Four patients who did not receive the denosumab injection had no obvious reason for not starting treatment. In the other two patients, one discharge summary misleadingly stated that the injection had been given as an inpatient and one patient had recurrent admissions following discharge after their neck of femur fracture so primary care had not had any opportunity to administer the injection. CONCLUSIONS Prescribing denosumab on the inpatient drug chart and highlighting its use in a consultant-written letter to the primary care team improved prescribing and administering of denosumab in the community.
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- Helen Wood
- ST5, Geriatric Medicine, Care of the Elderly Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton TA1 5DA
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- Foundation Year 2, Care of the Elderly Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
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- Core Medical Trainee, Care of the Elderly Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
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- Consultant Geriatrician, Care of the Elderly Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
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- Consultant Geriatrician, Care of the Elderly Department, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
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Pastel E, Joshi S, Knight B, Liversedge N, Ward R, Kos K. Effects of Exendin-4 on human adipose tissue inflammation and ECM remodelling. Nutr Diabetes 2016; 6:e235. [PMID: 27941938 PMCID: PMC5223133 DOI: 10.1038/nutd.2016.44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [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] [Received: 07/19/2016] [Revised: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 09/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Subjects with type-2 diabetes are typically obese with dysfunctional adipose tissue (AT). Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues are routinely used to improve glycaemia. Although, they also aid weight loss that improves AT function, their direct effect on AT function is unclear. To explore GLP-1 analogues' influence on human AT's cytokine and extracellular matrix (ECM) regulation, we therefore obtained and treated omental (OMAT) and subcutaneous (SCAT) AT samples with Exendin-4, an agonist of the GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R). SUBJECTS/METHODS: OMAT and abdominal SCAT samples obtained from women during elective surgery at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (UK) were treated with increasing doses of Exendin-4. Changes in RNA expression of adipokines, inflammatory cytokines, ECM components and their regulators were assessed and protein secretion analysed by ELISA. GLP-1R protein accumulation was compared in paired AT depot samples. RESULTS: Exendin-4 induced an increase in OMAT adiponectin (P=0.02) and decrease in elastin expression (P=0.03) in parallel with reduced elastin secretion (P=0.04). In contrast to OMAT, we did not observe an effect on SCAT. There was no change in the expression of inflammatory markers (CD14, TNFA, MCP-1), collagens, TGFB1 or CTGF. GLP-1R accumulation was higher in SCAT. CONCLUSIONS: Independently of weight loss, which may bias findings of in vivo studies, GLP-1 analogues modify human OMAT physiology favourably by increasing the insulin-sensitising cytokine adiponectin. However, the reduction of elastin and no apparent effect on AT's inflammatory cytokines suggest that GLP-1 analogues may be less beneficial to AT function, especially if there is no associated weight loss.
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- E Pastel
- Diabetes and Obesity Research Group, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Diabetes and Obesity Research Group, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK.,RD&E NHS Foundation trust, Exeter, UK
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- Diabetes and Obesity Research Group, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Diabetes and Obesity Research Group, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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Ward R, Ashton S, Bianco A, Colclough N, Cross D, Cuomo E, Finlay M, Floch N, Fitzek M, Martin M, Menard L, McKerrecher D, O'Neill D, Orme J, Talbot V, Staniszewska A, Yates J. Osimertinib (AZD9291), an irreversible 3rd generation TKI, induces tumor growth inhibition in NSCLC pre-clinical models harboring the most prevalent EGFR Ex20Ins (in vitro and in vivo). Eur J Cancer 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(16)32698-3] [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: 11/24/2022]
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Liang R, Meiser B, Smith S, Kasparian N, Lewis C, Chin M, Long G, Ward R, Menzies A, Harris-Wai J, Kaur R. Advanced cancer patients’ attitudes towards, and experiences with, screening for somatic mutations in tumours: a qualitative study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2016; 26. [DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/13/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- R. Liang
- UNSW Medicine; University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psychosocial Research Group; Prince of Wales Clinical School; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Psychosocial Research Group; Prince of Wales Clinical School; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Discipline of Paediatrics; School of Women's and Children's Health; UNSW Medicine; University of New South Wales; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Randwick NSW Australia
- Prince of Wales Clinical School; Randwick NSW Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology; Prince of Wales Hospital; Randwick NSW Australia
- Prince of Wales Clinical School; Randwick NSW Australia
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- Melanoma Institute of Australia; The University of Sydney; Mater and Royal North Shore Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Prince of Wales Clinical School; Randwick NSW Australia
- University of Queensland; Brisbane QLD Australia
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- Melanoma Institute of Australia; The University of Sydney; Mater and Royal North Shore Hospital; Sydney NSW Australia
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- Division of Research; Kaiser Permanente Northern California; Oakland CA USA
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- Psychosocial Research Group; Prince of Wales Clinical School; Sydney NSW Australia
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Jenkins TC, Murphy K, Ward R. 1320 Development and validity of a lipid accessibility index that quantifies reaction exposure of internal fatty acids in animal feeds. J Anim Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.2527/jam2016-1320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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