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Philip S, David A, Kumar KS, Renny RJ, Pillai V, Manda SR. An epidemic of sub acute intestinal obstruction during Covid-19 pandemic related lockdown - ‘the lockdown belly’. Br J Surg 2020; 107:e366. [PMID: 32687636 PMCID: PMC7405177 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.11803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- S Philip
- Believers Regional Institute of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation (BRIGHT), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Believers Regional Institute of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation (BRIGHT), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Believers Regional Institute of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation (BRIGHT), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Believers Regional Institute of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation (BRIGHT), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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- Believers Regional Institute of Gastroenterology Hepatology and Transplantation (BRIGHT), Thiruvalla, Kerala, India
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Sreedharan SE, Unnikrishnan K, Pillai V. Can stop-bang questionnaire predict obstructive sleep apnea in less symptomatic cardiovascular patients? Sleep Med 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2019.11.286] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Shah A, Juhasz C, Pillai V, Varun C, Yarraguntla K, Seraji-Bozorgzad N. Structural and functional neuroimaging as biomarkers of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). J Neurol Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.08.455] [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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Gupta R, Pillai V. PHYSICIANS’ PERSPECTIVE: END-OF-LIFE CARE TREATMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS IN ALLAHABAD, INDIA. Innov Aging 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igx004.1814] [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: 11/13/2022] Open
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- R. Gupta
- San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California,
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- University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas
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Pillai V, Kekatpure V, Hedne N, Kuriakose M. Adipofascial anterolateral thigh flaps for reconstruction of maxillary defects with infratemporal fossa extension. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.1142] [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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Pillai V. Investigating the neck in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.150] [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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Pillai V. Contemporary management of advanced gingivobuccal and tongue carcinomas: perspective from the subcontinent. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pillai V, Kekatpure V, Hedne N, Kuriakose M. Functional and oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing total glossectomy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.02.458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hashim M, Osman M, Abdullah R, Pillai V, Abu Bakar UK, Hashim H, Daud HM. Research and Development of Transgenic Plants in Malaysia: An Example from An Asian Developing Country. Food Nutr Bull 2016; 23:367-75. [PMID: 16619743 DOI: 10.1177/156482650202300410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In 2000, agriculture contributed 13% to the national gross domestic product of Malaysia. the country of 23 million people has created a competitive program coordinated by the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, research institutions, and universities to undertake biotechnology research in several areas. Intensified research efforts are under way on oil palm, rubber, rice, papaya, and orchids. Although the most progress has been made in rice and papaya, no transgenic crop is ready for field trials. Nonetheless, preliminary steps have been taken to prepare for the trials, and detailed testing protocols are being developed.
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- Marzukhi Hashim
- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Donners A, Cheng P, Verster J, Roth T, Drake C, Pillai V, Ciesla J. Nocturnal rumination as a mediator between sleep disturbance and negative affect. Sleep Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2015.02.1531] [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: 11/25/2022]
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Sekeli R, Abdullah JO, Namasivayam P, Muda P, Abu Bakar UK, Yeong WC, Pillai V. RNA interference of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase (ACO1 and ACO2) genes expression prolongs the shelf life of Eksotika (Carica papaya L.) papaya fruit. Molecules 2014; 19:8350-62. [PMID: 24950439 PMCID: PMC6270959 DOI: 10.3390/molecules19068350] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2014] [Revised: 05/19/2014] [Accepted: 05/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of using RNA interference in down regulating the expression of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase gene in Eksotika papaya. One-month old embryogenic calli were separately transformed with Agrobacterium strain LBA 4404 harbouring the three different RNAi pOpOff2 constructs bearing the 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase gene. A total of 176 putative transformed lines were produced from 15,000 calli transformed, selected, then regenerated on medium supplemented with kanamycin. Integration and expression of the targeted gene in putatively transformed lines were verified by PCR and real-time RT-PCR. Confined field evaluation of a total of 31 putative transgenic lines planted showed a knockdown expression of the targeted ACO1 and ACO2 genes in 13 lines, which required more than 8 days to achieve the full yellow colour (Index 6). Fruits harvested from lines pRNAiACO2 L2-9 and pRNAiACO1 L2 exhibited about 20 and 14 days extended post-harvest shelf life to reach Index 6, respectively. The total soluble solids contents of the fruits ranged from 11 to 14° Brix, a range similar to fruits from non-transformed, wild type seed-derived plants.
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- Rogayah Sekeli
- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), P.O. Box 12301, Kuala Lumpur 50774, Malaysia.
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang 43400, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
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- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), P.O. Box 12301, Kuala Lumpur 50774, Malaysia.
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- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), P.O. Box 12301, Kuala Lumpur 50774, Malaysia.
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- Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), P.O. Box 12301, Kuala Lumpur 50774, Malaysia.
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- Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Putrajaya 62574, Federal Territory, Malaysia.
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Paul C, Ladra A, Pillai V, Böttiger BW, Spöhr F, Keller K, Zarghooni K. [Severe airway distress following cervical spine operation: retrospective breakdown of the chain of errors]. Anaesthesist 2011; 60:845-9. [PMID: 21728049 DOI: 10.1007/s00101-011-1914-z] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2011] [Revised: 05/11/2011] [Accepted: 05/19/2011] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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A 71-year-old female patient received a prothesis due to a cervical disc prolapsed and bleeding into the collar soft tissues occurred postoperatively. Following a computed tomography examination severe peracute respiratory decompensation occurred while administering topical anesthesia to the pharynx in order to perform fiber optic intubation. Endotracheal intubation using conventional laryngoscopy was unsuccessful and the patient required immediate cricothyroidotomy. As an on-site cricothyrotomy set to establish a secure airway was not available the decision was taken to perform surgical cricothyroidotomy. As a conclusion to this life-threatening event in the case of symptoms, such as dyspnea, dysphonia and dysphagia after operations of the cervical spine the airway has to be secured early and according to the local algorithm.
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- C Paul
- Institut für Notfallmedizin, Berufsfeuerwehr Stadt Köln, Deutschland.
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Congenital double-lumen aortic arch resulting from persistence of the fifth aortic arterial arch (PFAA) is a rare congenital anomaly. It appears as a vascular structure running inferior and parallel to the "real" aortic arch from the innominate artery to the left subclavian artery. We report a case of persistent fifth aortic arch (systemic-to-systemic arterial connection) with pentalogy of Fallot in a patient who underwent successful intracardiac repair with a transannular patch with very proximal aortic cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).
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- A D Furtado
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
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Abdullah N, Ismail I, Pillai V, Abdullah R, Adzni Shar S. Nucleotide Sequence of the Coat Protein Gene of the Malaysian Passiflora Virus and its 3’ Non-Coding Region. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3844/ajassp.2009.1633.1636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Maurya RC, Pillai V, Rajput S. Synthesis and Structural Investigation of Some Mixed‐Ligand Cyanonitrosyl {Mo(NO)}4 Complexes of Molybdenum(II) Containing Potentially Mono‐ and Bidentate Biologically Active Organic Ligands. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007. [DOI: 10.1081/sim-120020333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- R. C. Maurya
- a Coordination Chemistry Laboratory , Department of P. G. Studies and Research in Chemistry , R. D. University , Jabalpur, 482‐001, India
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- a Coordination Chemistry Laboratory , Department of P. G. Studies and Research in Chemistry , R. D. University , Jabalpur, 482‐001, India
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- a Coordination Chemistry Laboratory , Department of P. G. Studies and Research in Chemistry , R. D. University , Jabalpur, 482‐001, India
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Bhuvan RR, Pillai V, Misra M, Jayakumar K. Mid term results of coronary endarterectomy. Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/s12055-006-0642-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Abu Bakar UK, Pillai V, Hashim M, Daud HM. Sharing Malaysian experience with the development of biotechnology-derived food crops. Food Nutr Bull 2005; 26:432-5. [PMID: 16465992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Biotechnology-derived food crops are currently being developed in Malaysia mainly for disease resistance and improved post harvest quality. The modern biotechnology approach is adopted because of its potential to overcome constraints faced by conventional breeding techniques. Research on the development of biotechnology-derived papaya, pineapple, chili, passion fruit, and citrus is currently under way. Biotechnology-derived papaya developed for resistance to papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) and improved postharvest qualities is at the field evaluation stage. Pineapple developed for resistance to fruit black heart disorder is also being evaluated for proof-of-concept. Other biotechnology-derived food crops are at early stages of gene cloning and transformation. Activities and products involving biotechnology-derived crops will be fully regulated in the near future under the Malaysian Biosafety Law. At present they are governed only by guidelines formulated by the Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (GMAC), Malaysia. Commercialization of biotechnology-derived crops involves steps that require GMAC approval for all field evaluations and food-safety assessments before the products are placed on the market. Public acceptance of the biotechnology product is another important factor for successful commercialization. Understanding of biotechnology is generally low among Malaysians, which may lead to low acceptance of biotechnology-derived products. Initiatives are being taken by local organizations to improve public awareness and acceptance of biotechnology. Future research on plant biotechnology will focus on the development of nutritionally enhanced biotechnology-derived food crops that can provide more benefits to consumers.
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- Umi K Abu Bakar
- Biotechnology Research Centre, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Pillai V, Kumar P, Hou M, Ayyub P, Shah D. Preparation of nanoparticles of silver halides, superconductors and magnetic materials using water-in-oil microemulsions as nano-reactors. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0001-8686(94)00227-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 207] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Immunoassays are used for the specific measurement of type II collagen, a major cartilage protein, which is lost in osteoarthritic joints. Poor immunogenicity and species dependent immune response to type II collagen make it difficult to obtain specific antibodies required for immunoassay development. In addition, type II collagen antibodies exhibit reactivity to structurally dissimilar antigens such as actin, myoglobin, thyroglobulin and ssDNA, complicating the isolation of specific antibodies. It is therefore necessary to characterize the antibody reactivity against both noncollagenous antigens and different collagen types. In this study, immune response to type II collagen was improved by conjugation to carrier proteins, KLH and BSA. Hybridomas were generated by fusions of lymphocytes derived from lymph nodes or spleens with X63-653-Ag8 myeloma cells. Compared to spleens, the utilization of lymph nodes as a source of lymphocytes resulted in a 23% higher number of hybridomas secreting type II collagen antibodies. Hybridomas secreting polyreactive antibodies were identified based on their reactivity to thyroglobulin and eliminated. Extensive testing of the remaining monoclonal antibodies with other structurally dissimilar antigens and various types of collagen for reactivity, allowed us to isolate specific monoclonal antibodies to type II collagen. We emphasize the importance of characterization of the reactivity of type II collagen monoclonal antibodies before employing them for immunoassays.
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- G R Srinivas
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Rhode Island, Kingston 02881
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Pillai V, Davey MR, Power JB. Plant regeneration from mesophyll protoplasts of Centaurea cyanus, Senecio x hybridus and Callistephus chinensis. Plant Cell Rep 1990; 9:402-405. [PMID: 24227065 DOI: 10.1007/bf00232409] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/1990] [Revised: 08/14/1990] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Protoplasts were isolated from leaves of glasshouse-grown plants of Centaurea cyanus and axenic shoot cultures of Senecio x hybridus. Upon culture, using modified MS-based media, protoplasts of both systems entered division to produce callus, followed by plant regeneration. Leaf protoplasts of Callistephus chinensis entered sustained division only following the preconditioning for 24h of peeled leaf tissues on agar-solidified MS-based medium. Protoplasts were also isolated from cell suspensions of C. chinensis and divided in MS-based or KM media. However, only leaf mesophyll protoplasts of Callistephus produced callus, which developed shoots.The establishment of protoplast-to-plant protocols for these ornamental species has provided a basis for broadening their gene pools through somatic hybridisation.
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- V Pillai
- Plant Genetic Manipulation Group, Department of Botany, University of Nottingham, NG7 2RD, Nottingham, UK
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Pillai V, Collins A, Morgan R. Family Walk-In Centre--Eaton Socon: evaluation of a project on preventive intervention based in the community. Child Abuse Negl 1982; 6:71-79. [PMID: 6892287 DOI: 10.1016/0145-2134(82)90052-7] [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] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The Family Walk-In Centre opened November 1978 as a pilot project at Eaton Socon in Cambridgeshire with the aims: to encourage parents to visit the centre on "their terms," including parents who have abused or who fear they will abuse or neglect their child who may be difficult or handicapped, or because of chronic or acute family problems; further to mobilize "Self Help" groups and offer professional support. "Help" offered to the families included informal and formal group work, family casework and education in social and physical skills. Volunteer and professional support was given at the Centre and at home. Close liaison with specialist agencies was maintained to enable families to receive appropriate help. Periodic reviews and visits were made to maintain contact. An analysis of 50 families who attended the Centre between October 1979 and May 1980 was made to assess: the attendance and reattendance rate which indicated their acceptance of help offered and their motivation to use the Centre; the types of problems presented to the Centre, the types of action taken, the progress made when reviewed after three months and the degree of involvement by the volunteers. A final analysis will comprise 100 families. A preliminary summary found: significant reduction in the registration of new cases of child abuse; self-referrals exceeded significantly other modes of referral; loneliness and parenting difficulties formed the major proportion of families seeking help; 48% of families continued to attend for 3 months or more; work done centered upon discussion of parenting problems in 30% of the cases and involvement in activities with other families in 28%; 18% were assessed as showing improved child care after 3 months.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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Since Janssen's (1959) introduction of haloperidol, numerous clinical trials have been published showing its usefulness in the treatment of mania and hypomanic states. Davies (1962) found it an effective drug in the treatment of adult patients showing aggressive behaviour resulting from various causes, and in the management of mania. Gerle (1963), in his review, showed the effectiveness of this drug in the control of disturbed behaviour in mentally sub-normal patients. He also showed (1962) that patients taking this drug are remarkably free from toxic reactions such as jaundice, agranulocytosis and allergic dermatitis. Haloperidol has been used in our unit (Rogers, 1955, 1965a) over the past three years. The impression has been gained that it controls aggressive, overactive and destructive behaviour in severely disturbed children, without impairing their ability to participate normally in the therapeutic activities of the unit (Rogers, 1965b).
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