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Dreucean D, Donahue KR, Morton C, Succar L, Krisl J, Agrawal T, Perez K, Jaramillo T, Kim J, Fida N, Guha A, Kassi M, Yousefzai R, Hussain I, Grimes K, Bhimaraj A. Bloodstream infections in prolonged use of axillary-placed, intra-aortic balloon-pump support: A single-center study. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2024; 45:374-376. [PMID: 37946375 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2023.225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Infections from prolonged use of axillary intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) have not been well studied. Bloodstream infection (BSI) occurred in 13% of our patients; however, no difference in outcome was noted between those with BSI and those without. Further studies regarding protocol developments that minimize BSI risk are needed.
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- Diane Dreucean
- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Infectious Diseases, Houston Methodist Academic Medicine Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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Sigala MI, Harris JE, Morton C, Donahue KR, Kim JH. A case series analysis of bicarbonate-based purge solution administration via Impella ventricular assist device. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2024; 81:e115-e121. [PMID: 37952169 DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxad278] [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: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The Impella device historically required a heparin-based purge solution to reduce the risk of biomaterial deposition to maintain pump function. In April 2022, the Food and Drug Administration approved utilization of bicarbonate-based purge solutions (BBPS) as an alternative to heparin for patients who are intolerant to heparin or in whom heparin is contraindicated. The purpose of this case series is to report patient outcomes of Impella support with BBPS use at our institution. SUMMARY Eighteen patients who received BBPS via the Impella CP or Impella 5.5 device were included in our review. Patients were included if they had BBPS administration for greater than 24 hours. All patients were followed for 72 hours after cessation of BBPS. Indications for BBPS were coagulopathy (n = 5, 28%), suspected HIT (n = 2, 11%), confirmed HIT (n = 1, 6%), and major bleeding (n = 10, 56%). Three patients (17%) experienced an Impella complication while on BBPS. One patient required pump exchange, one required removal of the Impella device, and one received alteplase for suspected purge block. Of these, two patients experienced complications greater than 21 days into BBPS therapy. CONCLUSION This case series adds to the literature describing clinical outcomes for patients on Impella support with BBPS. While BBPS offers a viable option for the management of patients on Impella devices who are unable to tolerate heparin-based purge solutions, further data is needed to determine the longevity of the Impella device with BBPS to minimize risk of Impella complications.
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- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Houston Methodist Hospital, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, Houston, TX, USA
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Sigala MI, Dreucean D, Harris JE, Donahue KR, Bostan F, Voore P, Cuevas J, Morton C. Comparison of Sedation and Analgesia Requirements in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Versus Non-SARS-CoV-2 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous ECMO. Ann Pharmacother 2023; 57:1005-1015. [PMID: 36639872 PMCID: PMC9841200 DOI: 10.1177/10600280221147695] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Increased analgosedation requirements have been described in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support due to unique pharmacokinetic challenges. There is a paucity of data comparing sedation requirements in patients on ECMO for ARDS secondary to SARS-CoV-2 versus other etiologies of respiratory failure. OBJECTIVE To compare sedation and analgesia requirements in adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 versus non-SARS-CoV-2 ARDS requiring veno-venous (VV) ECMO support. METHODS We performed a retrospective cohort study of adult patients receiving sedation and analgesia on VV-ECMO support. Patients were excluded if cannulated at an outside hospital for greater than 24 hours, expired within 48 hours of ECMO cannulation, or received neuromuscular blocking agents for greater than 7 consecutive days following ECMO cannulation. RESULTS We evaluated 108 patients on VV-ECMO support, including 44 with non-SARS-CoV-2 ARDS and 64 with SARS-CoV-2 ARDS. The median daily dexmedetomidine requirements were significantly higher in the SARS-CoV-2 cohort (16.7 vs 13.4 mcg/kg/day, P = 0.03), while the median propofol daily requirements were significantly higher in the non-SARS-CoV-2 cohort (40.3 vs 53.5 mg/kg/day, P < 0.01). There was no difference in daily requirements of opioids, benzodiazepines, and ketamine between groups. Use of adjunct agents to facilitate weaning was significantly higher in the SARS-CoV-2 cohort (78.1% vs 43.2%, P < 0.01). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE Patients with ARDS on VV-ECMO support require multiple analgosedative agents with concomitant use of nonparenteral adjunct agents. Further studies are needed to evaluate optimal analgosedation strategies in patients on ECMO support.
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- Mariah I. Sigala
- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston
Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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Dreucean D, Donahue KR, Donahue KR, Morton C, Succar L, Krisl J, Agrawal T, Perez KK, Jaramillo T, Kassi M, Yousefzai R, Hussain I, Guha A, Kim J, Bhimaraj A. 2013. Bloodstream Infections in Advanced Heart Failure Patients Requiring Prolonged Use of Axillary Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps - A Single Center Study. Open Forum Infect Dis 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac492.1637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background
Bloodstream infections (BSI) impact outcomes in critically ill patients. Institutions and quality and performance improvement efforts to minimize catheter associated infections are valued to optimize outcomes. While intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) implanted through the axillary route have been recently used in cardiogenic shock patients for prolonged support, the incidence and associated significance of BSI remains unknown in this cohort. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of BSI in patients with axillary-placed IABP and evaluate its impact on patient outcomes.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed 141 patients that underwent axillary IABP placement from May 2016 through August 2020. The primary endpoint was the incidence of BSI during axillary IABP, reported as the proportion of patients who developed a BSI and BSI per 1000-device days.
Results
BSI occurred in 13% of patients and accounted for 4.3 infections per 1000-device days. Prior femoral device use and longer duration of axillary IABP support occurred more frequently in the BSI cohort. Presence of traditional BSI risk factors including central line days, use of parenteral nutrition, and prior positive cultures did not differ between those who developed BSI and those who did not. The rate of end-outcome attainment (transplant, LVAD, recovery) was not statistically different in those that developed BSI vs not (72% vs 88% p=0.08). A total of 41% of BSI were caused by Staphylococcus epidermidis. Use of peri-procedural antimicrobials was associated with lower risk of BSI development (24% vs 8%; p=0.01)
Conclusion
Patients in cardiogenic shock requiring use of life-saving temporary mechanical support pose a challenge to maintain free of BSI during prolonged support with an indwelling catheter that allows for ambulation and movement. Mitigation of modifiable BSI risk factors, such as the use of peri-procedural antimicrobial prophylaxis, accompanied by a low threshold for screening and treatment are reasonable strategies to improve patient outcomes. Future research is needed to further evaluate BSI risk in this patient population and its subsequent impact on patient outcomes.
Disclosures
All Authors: No reported disclosures.
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- Houston Methodist Hospital , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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- Houston Methodist Hospital, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant, Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates , Houston, Texas
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Ismahel H, Minhas H, Morton C, Shelley B. ADDING OBJECTIVITY TO SUBMAXIMAL EXERCISE TESTING BY ASSESSMENT OF HEART RATE RECOVERY – A HEALTHY VOLUNTEER STUDY III (SEARCH-III). J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.09.023] [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: 12/05/2022]
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Jones R, Pinato D, Joshua A, Forster M, Morton C, Aboud K, Liu J, Fulgenzi C, Kefas J, Edmondson S, Main N, Paull J, Fairley J, Spicer J. 1403P Efficacy and safety of dendrimer-enhanced (DEP) cabazitaxel (CTX-SPL9111) in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in a phase I/II trial. Ann Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.07.1889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Narasimhan B, Lorente-Ros M, Aguilar-Gallardo JS, Lizardo CP, Narasimhan H, Morton C, Donahue KR, Aronow WS. Anticoagulation in COVID-19: a review of current literature and guidelines. Hosp Pract (1995) 2021; 49:307-324. [PMID: 34807786 DOI: 10.1080/21548331.2021.2007648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections are associated with greater risk of both arterial and venous thromboembolic events.Pathophysiology and Clinical implications: This has been attributed to a florid proinflammatory state resulting in microvascular dysfunction, activation of platelets and procoagulant systems as well as possible direct endothelial injury. The associated morbidity and mortality of these events has prompted much speculation and varied anticoagulation and fibrinolytic strategies based on multiple criteria including disease severity and biomarkers. No clear definitive benefit has been established with these approaches, which have frequently led to greater bleeding complications without significant mortality benefit.Overview: In this review, we outline the burden of these thromboembolic events in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) as well as the hypothesized contributory biological mechanisms. Finally, we provide a brief overview of the major clinical studies on the topic, and end with a summary of major societal guideline recommendations on anticoagulation in COVID-19.
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- Bharat Narasimhan
- Debakey Cardiovascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside-West, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside-West, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Morningside-West, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA
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Morton C, Matin RN. Embracing artificial intelligence- how can we make it inclusive and relevant for real world dermatological practice? Br J Dermatol 2021; 186:180-182. [PMID: 34375440 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.20699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) developments are rapidly advancing with algorithms capable of out-performing dermatologists in specific contrived challenges, but where prospective evaluation in real-world settings remain limited. Professional bodies have a role to encourage AI approaches to address clinical unmet needs, improve quality of care, and enhance patient experience without compromising safety. In 2019, the American Academy of Dermatology advocated principles of human-centred design for augmented intelligence innovations (1) emphasising the importance of synergy between dermatologist and the computer. More recently, the British Association of Dermatologists highlighted the weak current evidence-base supporting effectiveness of AI interventions in routine clinical practice and encouraged clinicians to independently evaluate the evidence prior to adoption (2).
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- C Morton
- Stirling Community Hospital, NHS Forth Valley, Livilands Stirling, FK8 2AU, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, UK
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Morton C, Lista A, Jakowenko N, Salazar E, Donahue KR. Apixaban and rivaroxaban anti-Xa level utilization for guidance of administration of andexanet alfa: a case series. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2021; 53:235-239. [PMID: 34236614 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-021-02521-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Andexanet alfa, a modified recombinant factor Xa (FXa), was FDA approved in 2018 for anticoagulant reversal in patients with life-threatening bleeding associated with FXa inhibitors (FXaI). The ANNEXA-4 investigators administered andexanet alfa to patients within an 18-h from last dose of oral FXaI. In practice, time from last dose is often unknown. Previous studies have shown that clearance of these agents may be impaired by renal and hepatic dysfunction, as well as drug-drug interactions. Decision for use of andexanet alfa is also complicated by its high cost, limited drug availability, and thrombotic risk. This study aimed to describe the utility of anti-Xa DOAC levels as a decision point to administer andexanet alfa. METHODS This is a case series of four patients with an anti-Xa DOAC level that received andexanet alfa for oral FXaI reversal in the setting of life-threatening bleeding or prior to procedure. RESULTS Four patients were included in the study. Two patients had a known time since last dose of oral FXaI. All patients had a detectable anti-Xa DOAC levels prior to administration of andexanet alfa. Two patients had levels within the peak range, one patient had a level below the peak range, and one patient had a level above the peak range. Andexanet alfa was administered after anti-Xa DOAC level return in all patients. CONCLUSION In our case series, obtaining anti-Xa DOAC levels prior to administration of andexanet alfa was achievable and facilitated use of reversal agents in patients with major bleeding or emergent procedural need.
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- Celia Morton
- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Genomic Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Forbes H, Bhaskaran K, Grint D, Hu V, Langan S, McDonald H, Morton C, Smeeth L, Walker J, Warren‐Gash C. Incidence of acute complications of herpes zoster among immunocompetent adults in England: a matched cohort study using routine health data. Br J Dermatol 2021; 184:1077-1084. [PMID: 33216946 PMCID: PMC8607468 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Herpes zoster can cause rare but serious complications; the frequency of these complications has not been well described. OBJECTIVES To quantify the risks of acute non-postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) zoster complications, to inform vaccination policy. METHODS We conducted a cohort study among unvaccinated immunocompetent adults with incident zoster, and age-, sex- and practice-matched control adults without zoster, using routinely collected health data from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (years 2001 to 2018). Crude attributable risks of complications were estimated as the difference between Kaplan-Meier-estimated 3-month cumulative incidences in patients with zoster vs. controls. We used Cox models to obtain hazard ratios for our primary outcomes in patients with and without zoster. Primary outcomes were ocular, neurological, cutaneous, visceral and zoster-specific complications. We also assessed whether antivirals during acute zoster protected against the complications. RESULTS In total 178 964 incident cases of zoster and 1 799 380 controls were included. The absolute risks of zoster-specific complications within 3 months of zoster diagnosis were 0·37% [95% confidence interval (CI) 0·34-0·39] for Ramsay Hunt syndrome, 0·01% (95% CI 0·0-0·01) for disseminated zoster, 0·04% (95% CI 0·03-0·05) for zoster death and 0·97% (95% CI 0·92-1·00) for zoster hospitalization. For other complications, attributable risks were 0·48% (95% CI 0·44-0·51) for neurological complications, 1·33% (95% CI 1·28-1·39) for ocular complications, 0·29% (95% CI 0·26-0·32) for cutaneous complications and 0·78% (95% CI 0·73-0·84) for visceral complications. Attributable risks were higher among patients > 50 years old. Patients with zoster had raised risks of all primary outcomes relative to controls. Antiviral prescription was associated with reduced risk of neurological complications (hazard ratio 0·61, 95% CI 0·53-0·70). CONCLUSIONS Non-PHN complications of zoster were relatively common, which may affect cost-effectiveness calculations for zoster vaccination. Clinicians should be aware that zoster can lead to various complications, besides PHN.
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- H.J. Forbes
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in ImmunisationLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in ImmunisationLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
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- London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineLondonUK
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in ImmunisationLondonUK
- Statistics, Modelling and Economics DepartmentPublic Health EnglandLondonUK
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Highsmith EA, Morton C, Varnado S, Donahue KR, Sulhan S, Lista A. Outcomes Associated With 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Administration to Reverse Oral Factor Xa Inhibitors in Bleeding Patients. J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 61:598-605. [PMID: 33094836 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.1779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Compared with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), oral factor Xa inhibitors are associated with at least equivalent efficacy and a lower incidence of major bleeding. Despite this benefit, bleeding remains the most common adverse event. Prior to the approval of andexanet alfa, alternative agents such as 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) were utilized for reversal. This was a retrospective, descriptive study conducted on patients 18 years of age or older who received 4F-PCC for reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors-associated bleeding. Patients were excluded if they received a VKA or dabigatran in the previous 48 hours. A subgroup analysis comparing 4F-PCC with andexanet alfa was conducted on patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the ANNEXA-4 trial. The primary end point of this study was to evaluate the incidence of hemostasis and associated dosing strategies in patients receiving 4F-PCC for reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors-associated bleeding. Thirty-eight patients were included, and 28 patients (74%) achieved hemostasis. The median dose of 4F-PCC was 50 units/kg. In patients who achieved hemostasis, the median dose was 50 units/kg, and in those who failed to reach hemostasis, a median dose of 30 units/kg was seen. Within the subgroup analysis, there was no difference in overall rates of hemostasis between the 4F-PCC and andexanet alfa groups. Remaining a reasonable option to utilize for reversal of oral factor Xa inhibitors is 4F-PCC, especially when andexanet alfa is unavailable, with 50 units/kg appearing to be the most effective dose to achieve hemostasis. Further studies are needed to determine a preferential agent.
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Minhas H, Morton C, Shelley B. Adding objectivity to submaximal exercise testing by assessment of heart rate recovery—a healthy volunteer study – II (SEARCH-II). J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.09.021] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Morton C, Gabr A, Riaz A, Mouli S, Thornburg B, Desai K, Sato K, Salem R, Lewandowski R. Abstract No. 716 Long-term outcomes of Yttrium-90 radioembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma due to underlying non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.775] [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] Open
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Morton C, Shelley B. Adding objectivity to submaximal exercise testing by assessment of heart rate recovery – A healthy volunteer study (search). J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.042] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Morton C, Shelley B, Shaw M. Adding objectivity to submaximal exercise testing by non-linear modelling of heart rate recovery profile (search-modelling). J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.07.041] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Morton C, Shelley B. Adding objectivity to Submaximal Exercise testing by Assessment of heart Rate ReCovery—a Healthy volunteer study (SEARCH). Br J Anaesth 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.10.031] [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: 10/27/2022] Open
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Simons G, Belcher J, Morton C, Kumar K, Falahee M, Mallen C, Stack R, Raza K. FRI0078 Symptom Recognition and Its Effect on Help-Seeking in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Bowel Cancer and Angina: A Mixed Methods Approach. Ann Rheum Dis 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2016-eular.2340] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Bruce J, Parker A, Donald M, Esposito M, Curatolo L, Kennedy A, Simpson K, Morton C, Cormack J, Austin M. Impact of a dedicated trauma desk in ambulance control on the identification of major trauma in Scotland. Crit Care 2014. [PMCID: PMC4068883 DOI: 10.1186/cc13256] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Tran H, Li Y, Baer D, Morton C, Armstrong M, Udaltsova N, Friedman G, Klatsky A. Risk of Gastrointestinal Malignancies in Asian Americans. Ann Epidemiol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2012.06.014] [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: 10/28/2022]
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Allen J, Tyrrell J, Morton C, Campbell S, Curnow A. Comparison of protoporphyrin IX accumulation and photobleaching during methyl-aminolevulinate photodynamic therapy of skin tumours located at acral and non-acral sites. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2011.03.081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tyrrell JS, Morton C, Campbell SM, Curnow A. Comparison of protoporphyrin IX accumulation and destruction during methylaminolevulinate photodynamic therapy of skin tumours located at acral and nonacral sites. Br J Dermatol 2011; 164:1362-8. [PMID: 21564050 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10265.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) is successful in the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancers and associated precancers, but efficacy is significantly reduced in actinic keratosis lesions not located on the face or scalp. OBJECTIVES To compare the changes in protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) fluorescence in lesions undergoing routine methylaminolevulinate (MAL) PDT and the clinical outcome observed 3 months after treatment in lesions located at acral and nonacral sites. METHODS This study was a noninterventional, nonrandomized, observational study, which monitored changes in PpIX fluorescence in 200 lesions during standard dermatological MAL-PDT. These data were subsequently analysed in terms of lesions located at acral and nonacral sites. RESULTS Clinical clearance was significantly reduced (P < 0·01) in acral skin lesions when compared with lesions located at nonacral sites. The accumulation and destruction of PpIX fluorescence was significantly reduced in these acral lesions (P < 0·05 and P < 0·001, respectively). Specifically, lesion location at acral sites significantly reduced changes in PpIX fluorescence in actinic keratosis lesions during MAL-PDT (P < 0·01 and P < 0·05). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that reduced PpIX accumulation and the subsequent reduction in PpIX photobleaching within acral lesions result in the reduced responsiveness of these lesions to MAL-PDT. Future work should therefore aim to improve photosensitizer accumulation/photobleaching within lesions located at acral sites.
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- Clinical Photobiology, European Centre of Environment and Human Health, Peninsula Medical School, University of Exeter, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, UK
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Fraser CG, McDonald PJ, Colford L, Irvine A, Kenicer M, Morton C, Birrell J, Steele RJC. Experience with a wipe guaiac-based faecal occult blood test as an alternative test in a bowel screening programme. J Med Screen 2011; 17:211-3. [PMID: 21258132 DOI: 10.1258/jms.2010.010048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The format of the traditional guaiac faecal occult blood test (gFOBT), particularly the collection technique, might cause difficulties for some. A multistage evaluation of alternative tests was performed. Firstly, four tests with different faecal collection approaches were assessed: a focus group recommended further investigation of a wipe gFOBT. Secondly, 100 faecal samples were analysed using two wipe tests and the routine gFOBT: no differences were found. Thirdly, a wipe gFOBT was introduced. Over 21 months, 400 requests were made and 311 wipe kit sets were submitted for analysis: 153 (49.2%) were negative, 21 (6.8%) positive (all 3 kits positive), 96 (30.9%) weak positive (1 or 2 positive) and 41 (13.2%) un-testable. Forty-three participants were referred for colonoscopy. Outcome data were provided on 39 participants: nine declined colonoscopy, two were judged unsuitable, two did not attend, two were already in follow-up, 13 had normal colonoscopy and two normal barium enema, two had diverticular disease, two had a metaplastic polyp, four had a low-risk adenoma and one had a high-risk adenoma. No participant had cancer. Detection of significant neoplasia was small. The use of the wipe gFOBT was ceased: it cannot be recommended as a screening test for bowel cancer.
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- C G Fraser
- Scottish Bowel Screening Centre Laboratory, Kings Cross, Dundee DD3 8EA, Scotland, UK.
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Abu-Ain M, Aazem S, Morton C, Kumwenda M, Griffiths D, Jacob A. A rare potentially treatable cause of bilateral optic disc swelling. BMJ Case Rep 2010; 2010:2010/oct12_2/bcr0320102835. [PMID: 22789833 DOI: 10.1136/bcr.03.2010.2835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Rapid onset bilateral optic disc swelling generally indicates an intracranial problem-that is, papilloedema. However, when there is also visual loss, disease affecting the optic nerves themselves must be considered. We present the diagnostic problem of a patient with optic disc swelling and progressive visual loss. Investigations finally revealed hypocalcaemia secondary to primary hypoparathyroidism. With treatment a marked improvement in vision occurred. This reversible rare cause of optic disc swelling should not be forgotten.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, UK
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Iqbal A, Morton C, Kong KL. Fibrinolysis during anaphylaxis, and its spontaneous resolution, as demonstrated by thromboelastography. Br J Anaesth 2010; 105:168-71. [PMID: 20584738 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aeq138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A large and ever-growing number of agents used in anaesthesia can precipitate acute anaphylactic reactions after their administration. Anaphylaxis is a sudden onset (or rapidly progressive), severe systemic allergic reaction, affecting multiple organ systems. The number of people who suffer severe systemic allergic reactions is increasing. The incidence is about 1-3 reactions per 10 000 population per annum, although anaphylaxis is not always recognized; therefore, certain UK studies may underestimate the incidence. In this case report, we present an episode of acute fibrinolysis associated with life-threatening anaphylaxis, demonstrated by thromboelastography (TEG) and resolving spontaneously. This is despite an added fibrinolytic insult in the form of cardiopulmonary bypass. There is a paucity of literature detailing fibrinolysis occurring during anaphylaxis, most likely due to the limited availability of TEG in the acute setting and the primary clinical focus of delivering life-saving interventions.
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- Featherstone Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
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A 46-year-old woman with Graves' disease developed infiltrative dermopathy of the thenar eminences. We believe this to be the first reported case of infiltrative dermopathy affecting the thenar eminences, and question whether repetitive occupational injury may have been a contributing factor. There is little published evidence to guide the treatment of infiltrative dermopathy.
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- S A Rice
- Department of Dermatology, Stirling Royal Infirmary, Stirling, UK
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Steele RJC, McClements PL, Libby G, Black R, Morton C, Birrell J, Mowat NAG, Wilson JA, Kenicer M, Carey FA, Fraser CG. Results from the first three rounds of the Scottish demonstration pilot of FOBT screening for colorectal cancer. Gut 2009; 58:530-5. [PMID: 19036949 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2008.162883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of the first three rounds of a pilot colorectal screening programme based on guaiac faecal occult blood testing (gFOBT) and their implications for a national population-based programme. METHODS A demonstration pilot programme was conducted in three Scottish NHS Boards. Residents aged between 50 and 69 years registered on the Community Health Index were included in the study. RESULTS In the first round, the uptake was 55.0%, the positivity rate was 2.07% and the cancer detection rate was 2.1/1000 screened. In the second round, these were 53.0%, 1.90% and 1.2/1000, respectively, and in the third round, 55.3%, 1.16% and 0.7/1000, respectively. In the first round, the positive predictive value of the gFOBT was 12.0% for cancer and 36.5% for adenoma; these fell to 7.0% and 30.3% in the second round and were maintained at 7.5% and 29.1% in the third round. The percentage of screen-detected cancers diagnosed at Dukes' stage A was 49.2% in the first round, 40.1% in the second round and 36.3% in the third round. CONCLUSIONS These results are compatible with those of previous randomised trials done in research settings, demonstrating that population-based colorectal cancer screening is feasible in Scotland and should lead to a comparable reduction in disease-specific mortality.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Dundee, Dundee, UK.
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Lock R, Carol H, Houghton P, Morton C, Phelps D, Tucker C, Payne-Turner D, Zuany-Amorim C, Smith M. 192 POSTER Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program (PPTP) evaluation of the anti-CD19-DM4 conjugated antibody SAR3419. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)72124-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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Kolb E, Morton C, Houghton P, Maris J, Friedman H, Kier S, Gorlick R, Kang M, Reynolds C, Smith M. 558 POSTER Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program (PPTP) evaluation of the fully human anti-IGF-1R antibody IMC-A12. EJC Suppl 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(08)72492-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Smith MA, Maris JM, Keir ST, Lock RB, Carol H, Gorlick R, Kolb EA, Keshelava N, Reynolds CP, Morton C, Houghton PJ. Pediatric preclinical testing program (PPTP) efficacy and pharmacodynamic evaluation of the Hsp90 inhibitor 17-DMAG. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.3575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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3575 Background: 17-DMAG is a small-molecule inhibitor of the protein chaperone HSP90 that is being developed as an anticancer agent because of the multiple HSP90 client proteins involved in cancer cell growth and survival. Methods: The PPTP includes an in vitro panel (n=27) as well as panels of xenografts (n=61) representing most of the common types of childhood solid tumors and childhood ALL. 17-DMAG was tested against the in vitro panel at concentrations from 1 nM to 10 microM and was tested against the in vivo tumor panels by IP administration using a 50 mg/kg BID twice weekly x 6 weeks dose and schedule. The PPTP’s 3 measures of antitumor activity were used (Houghton et al. Ped Blood Cancer 2006): 1) an objective response measure; 2) treated to control (T/C) tumor volume at day 21; and 3) a time to event (EFS T/C) measure. HSP70 induction was was used as a pharmacodynamic measure of HSP90 inhibition and was determined in tumor and liver tissue at 8 and 24 hours following the second of two doses of 17-DMAG (50 mg/kg IP) administered at 12 hour intervals. Results: 17-DMAG had an EC50 of 62 nM against the PPTP’s in vitro panel, with a trend for lower EC50 values for the rhabdomyosarcoma panel (median EC50 31 nM) compared to the remaining PPTP in vitro cell lines (p=0.06) and for higher EC50 values for the neuroblastoma lines (median EC50 396 nM, p=0.01). 17-DMAG induced significant differences in EFS distribution in 15 of 30 of the solid tumor xenografts, and in 4 of 6 of the evaluable ALL xenografts. Using the time to event activity measure, 17-DMAG had intermediate or high activity against 4 of 28 evaluable solid tumor xenografts (1 of 2 rhabdoid tumor and 3 of 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma). The only objective response (a PR) observed was for an alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma xenograft. HSP70 induction was observed in both liver and tumor tissue, with robust induction (up to 450% increase versus control) occurring in both responding and non-responding tumors. Conclusions: 17-DMAG produced its greatest antitumor activity against alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma xenografts. Robust HSP70 induction was observed in both responding and non-responding xenografts, suggesting that tumor-specific downstream effects of HSP90 inhibition are primary determinants of response. (Supported by NCI NO1CM42216) No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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- Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program, Bethesda, MD; Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA; Duke University, Durham, NC; Children’s Cancer Institute Australia, Randwick, Australia; Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, NY; Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN
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Houghton P, Maris J, Friedman H, Keir S, Lock R, Gorlick R, Kolb E, Reynolds C, Morton C, Smith M. 313 POSTER Pediatric preclinical testing program (PPTP) evaluation of the KSP inhibitor Ispinesib (SB-715992). EJC Suppl 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(06)70318-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Smith M, Maris J, Keir S, Friedman H, Lock R, Kolb E, Keshelava N, Reynolds C, Morton C, Houghton P. 322 POSTER Pediatric Preclinical Testing Program (PPTP) evaluation of the Src-Abl inhibitor dasatinib (BMS-354825). EJC Suppl 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(06)70327-5] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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Morton C, Campbell S, Gupta G, Keohane S, Lear J, Zaki I, Walton S, Kerrouche N, Thomas G, Soto P. Intraindividual, right-left comparison of topical methyl aminolaevulinate-photodynamic therapy and cryotherapy in subjects with actinic keratoses: a multicentre, randomized controlled study. Br J Dermatol 2006; 155:1029-36. [PMID: 17034536 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2006.07470.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Actinic keratosis (AK), the most common premalignant skin condition, can represent a management challenge. Treatment should not only be effective, but also well tolerated and allow for good cosmesis on typical sun-exposed highly visible body sites. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to compare the lesion response and subject preference for topical methyl aminolaevulinate (MAL)-photodynamic therapy (PDT) vs. cryotherapy for the treatment of AK. METHODS In this 24-week, multicentre, randomized, intraindividual (right-left) study, subjects received both one treatment session of MAL-PDT and a double freeze-thaw cryotherapy; the treatments were randomly allocated to either side of the face/scalp. Lesions with a noncomplete response were retreated after 12 weeks. The primary assessments were the subject's overall preference and lesion response at week 24. Secondary assessments included lesion response at week 12, cosmetic outcome, subject and investigator cosmetic outcome preference at week 24, and investigator overall preference at week 24. Skin discomfort and adverse events were also evaluated. RESULTS In total, 119 subjects with 1,501 lesions were included in the study. At week 12, treatment with MAL-PDT resulted in a significantly larger rate of cured lesions relative to cryotherapy (percentage lesion reduction from baseline: 86.9% vs. 76.2%; P < 0.001). At week 24, both treatment groups showed a high rate of cured lesions (89.1% for MAL-PDT vs. 86.1% for cryotherapy; P = 0.20; 95% confidence interval: -1.62 to 7.67). Results for subject and investigator preferences as well as cosmetic outcome favoured MAL-PDT. Both treatment regimens were safe and well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS The present study shows that, when treated with both MAL-PDT and cryotherapy, subjects significantly prefer MAL-PDT treatment for AK. MAL-PDT is an attractive treatment option for AK, with comparable efficacy and superior cosmetic outcomes compared with double freeze-thaw cryotherapy.
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- C Morton
- Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro TR1 3LJ, UK.
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Hay IC, Dick D, Morton C. Quality of life assessment of alopecia areata − a comparison of two geographic areas in Scotland. Clin Exp Dermatol 2002. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2230.2002.104154.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Morton C. Quality must be enshrined. Aust Nurs J 2001; 9:3. [PMID: 11908008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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McVea J, Ross MK, de Caestecker L, Milne D, McEwen A, Rees N, Wilkie L, Morton C. The national health demonstration projects. Health Bull (Edinb) 2001; 59:268-75. [PMID: 12664738] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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The White Paper Towards a Healthier Scotland pledged 15 million Pounds to support four national health demonstration projects to lead the way in achieving sustained improvement in child health, young people's sexual health, coronary heart disease and cancer. The Starting Well project aims to demonstrate that child health in Glasgow can be improved by a programme of activities which both supports families and provides them with access to enhanced community-based resources. The Healthy Respect project aims to help young people in Lothian develop a positive attitude to their own sexuality and that of others, and a healthy respect for their partners, in order to reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. The Have a Heart Paisley project is targeting coronary heart disease among the population of Scotland's largest town. The Cancer Challenge project is piloting a screening programme in the North East of Scotland for the detection of colorectal cancer. Though each project has specific objectives, appropriate to its own topic, all share underlying principles. The projects will act as test beds for action and a learning resource for the rest of Scotland.
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- J McVea
- Scottish Executive Health Department, Greater Glasgow Health Board
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A rare case of visual loss as the presenting feature of a central arteriovenous malformation involving the vein of Galen is reported. A 5-year-old girl with a history of deteriorating vision for the past 6 months was examined. Ocular examination showed a left hemianopia, left optic atrophy, and dilated vessels of the right optic disc. MRI revealed a massive deep-seated central arteriovenous malformation involving the vein of Galen. The mechanism of visual loss is likely to be a combination of ischaemic optic atrophy associated with a steal phenomenon and direct compression of the right optic radiation.
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- L C Kaye
- Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital, Alder Hey, UK
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Ing PS, Van Dyke DL, Caudill SP, Reidy JA, Bice G, Bieber FR, Buchanan PD, Carroll AJ, Cheung SW, DeWald G, Donahue RP, Gardner HA, Higgins J, Hsu LY, Jamehdor M, Keitges EA, Laundon CH, Luthardt FW, Mascarello J, May KM, Meck JM, Morton C, Patil S, Peakman D, Pettenati MJ, Rao N, Sanger WG, Saxe DF, Schwartz S, Sekhon GS, Vance GH, Wyandt HE, Yu CW, Zenger-Hain J, Chen AT. Detection of mosaicism in amniotic fluid cultures: a CYTO2000 collaborative study. Genet Med 1999; 1:94-7. [PMID: 11336459 DOI: 10.1097/00125817-199903000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the assumptions on which the American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Standards and Guidelines for detecting mosaicism in amniotic fluid cultures are based. METHODS Data from 653 cases of amniotic fluid mosaicism were collected from 26 laboratories. A chi-square goodness-of-fit test was used to compare the observed number of mosaic cases with the expected number based on binomial distribution theory. RESULTS Comparison of observed data from the in situ colony cases with the expected distribution of cases detected based on the binomial distribution did not reveal a significant difference (P = 0.525). CONCLUSIONS The empirical data fit the binomial distribution. Therefore, binomial theory can be used as an initial discussion point for determining whether ACMG Standards and Guidelines are adequate for detecting mosaicism.
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- Boys Town National Research Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Green A, McCredie M, MacKie R, Giles G, Young P, Morton C, Jackman L, Thursfield V. A case-control study of melanomas of the soles and palms (Australia and Scotland). Cancer Causes Control 1999; 10:21-5. [PMID: 10334638 DOI: 10.1023/a:1008872014889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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: 11/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Because the factors that influence risk of acral melanomas on the soles and palms in White populations are unknown, we investigated these in a multi-center case-control study. METHODS Cases of melanoma of the feet and hands diagnosed from 1987-93 in persons aged over 18 years were ascertained in eastern Australia and western Scotland. There were 275 cases of melanoma on the soles and palms matched to 496 controls (selected from the electoral roll) in Australia, and 36 cases matched to 72 controls (nominated by general practitioners) in Scotland. RESULTS Acral melanoma was strongly associated with high total body nevus counts (adjusted relative risk [RR] = 6.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.5-15.6), and with nevi on the soles (RR = 7.5, CI = 3.0-18.6). There were also significant positive associations with a penetrative injury of the feet or hands (RR = 5.0, CI = 3.0-8.6) and with heavy exposure to agricultural chemicals (RR = 3.6, CI = 1.5-8.3). Sun-sensitive complexions, cumulative sun exposure and a past history of nonmelanoma skin cancer were also associated with increased risk of acral melanoma. Current cigarette smoking was inversely related to acral melanoma (RR = 0.6, CI = 0.4-0.9). CONCLUSIONS Melanomas of the soles and palms resemble other cutaneous melanomas in their association with sun exposure, but are distinguished from them by their strong positive associations with nevi on the soles, previous penetrative injury, and exposure to agricultural chemicals, and by their inverse association with smoking.
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- Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Australia
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Morton C. Ropivacaine. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 1997; 58:97-8. [PMID: 9349375] [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: 02/05/2023]
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Ropivacaine is a new aminoamide local anaesthetic drug. Its clinical profile is similar to that of bupivacaine but it causes less motor block and is less cardiotoxic.
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- C Morton
- Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
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Cathepsin K is a recently identified lysosomal cysteine proteinase that is the major protease responsible for bone resorption and remodeling. Mutations in this gene cause the sclerosing osteochondrodysplasia pycnodysostosis. To assess its evolutionary relatedness to other cysteine proteases and to facilitate mutation identification in patients with pycnodysostosis, a genomic clone, 74e16, containing the cathepsin K gene was isolated from a human PAC library, and the cathepsin K genomic structure was determined. The cathepsin K gene contained eight exons and spanned approximately 9 kb. The transcription initiation site, determined by primer extension analysis, was 169 nucleotides upstream from the translation initiation site. The 5'-flanking region lacked a TATA box but contained two AP1 sites. Comparison of genomic and cDNA sequences suggested that this flanking sequence may be the major promoter in osteoclasts and macrophages. Cathepsin K was mapped to chromosome 1q21 by fluorescence in situ hybridization and found to reside within 150 kb of an evolutionarily related cysteine protease, cathepsin S. These findings expand our understanding of the papain family lysosomal cysteine proteases and should facilitate mutation analysis in pycnodysostosis.
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- B D Gelb
- Division of Pediatric cardiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York 10029, USA.
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Morton C, Mori S, Prance G, Karol K, Chase M. Phylogenetic relationships of Lecythidaceae: a cladistic analysis using rbcL sequence and morphological data. Am J Bot 1997; 84:530. [PMID: 21708605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This study examined in detail the rbcL sequence and morphological support for subfamilial relationships and monophyly of Lecythidaceae. Initially we needed to establish relationships of Lecythidaceae among other dicot families. To complete this we examined 47 rbcL sequences of 25 families along with molecular observations from several large analyses of rbcL data. All analyses strongly support the monophyly of the asterid III grouping. This analysis revealed Lecythidaceae to be paraphyletic and indicated potential outgroup relationships with Sapotaceae. Once relationships had been evaluated using molecular data we then concentrated on analyzing separate and combined morphological and molecular databases. The topology of the morphological data set was similar to the rbcL sequence and combined data sets except for the positioning of Napoleonaeoideae, Grias, Gustavia, and Oubanguia. According to the combined results, Planchonioideae, Lecythidoideae. and Foetidioideae are monophyletic, whereas the subfamily Napoleonaeoideae are paraphyletic. Nested within Napolconaeoideae, we found Asteronthos forms a strongly supported clade with Oubanguia (Scytopetalaceae). Foetidia, the only genus of Foetidioideae, is sister to Planchonioideae, and this clade is sister to Lecythidoideae. The [(Planchonioideae, Foetidioideae) Lecythidoideae are sister to Asteranthos/Oubanguia. Napoleonaeoideae are sister to the rest of Lecythidaceae.
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Robinson WP, Horsthemke B, Leonard S, Malcolm S, Morton C, Nicholls RD, Ritchie RJ, Rogan P, Schultz R, Schwartz S, Sharp J, Trent R, Wevrick R, Williamson M, Knoll JH. Report of the Third International Workshop on Human Chromosome 15 Mapping 1996. October 25-27, 1996 in Vancouver B.C., Canada. Cytogenet Cell Genet 1997; 76:1-13. [PMID: 9154113 DOI: 10.1159/000134500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- W P Robinson
- B.C. Research Institute for Child and Family Health, Vancouver, Canada.
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McNamee P, Huang T, Carwile A, Chun B, Kosasa T, Morton C, Terada F. P-243 Significant increase in pregnancy rate achieved by vigorous irrigation of endocervical mucus prior to embryo transfer with the wallace catheter in an IVF-ET program. Fertil Steril 1997. [DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(97)91057-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Wilkie N, Morton C, Ng LL, Boarder MR. Stimulated mitogen-activated protein kinase is necessary but not sufficient for the mitogenic response to angiotensin II. A role for phospholipase D. J Biol Chem 1996; 271:32447-53. [PMID: 8943310 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.271.50.32447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Activation of the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade has been widely associated with cell proliferation; previous studies have shown that angiotensin II (AII), acting on 7-transmembrane G protein-coupled receptors, stimulates the MAPK pathway. In this report we investigate whether the MAPK pathway is required for the mitogenic response to AII stimulation of vascular smooth muscle cells derived from the hypertensive rat (SHR-VSM). AII stimulates the phosphorylation of MAPK, as determined by Western blot specific for the tyrosine 204 phosphorylated form of the protein. This MAPK phosphorylation was inhibited by the presence of the inhibitor of MAPK kinase activation, PD 098059. Using a peptide kinase assay shown to measure the p42 and p44 isoforms of MAPK, the stimulated response to AII was inhibited by PD 098059 with an IC50 of 15.6 +/- 1.6 microM. The AII stimulation of [3H]thymidine incorporation was inhibited by PD 098059 with an IC50 of 17.8 +/- 3.1 microM. PD 098059 had no effect on AII-stimulated phospholipase C or phospholipase D (PLD) activity. When the SHR-VSM cells were stimulated with phorbol ester, there was an activation of MAPK similar in size and duration to the response to AII, but there was no significant enhancement of [3H]thymidine incorporation. There was also no activation of PLD by phorbol ester, while AII produced a robust PLD response. Diversion of the product of the PLD reaction by 1-butanol caused a partial loss of the [3H]thymidine response; this did not occur with tertiary butanol, which did not interfere with the PLD reaction. These results show that in these cells the MAPK cascade is required but not sufficient for the mitogenic response to AII, and suggest that the full mitogenic response requires both MAPK in conjunction with other signaling components, one of which is PLD.
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- N Wilkie
- Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Leicester, Medical Sciences Building, P. O. Box 138, University Road, Leicester LE1 9HN, United Kingdom.
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AIMS To detect systemic complications of screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), paying particular attention to the physical examination. METHODS Oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and blood pressure were monitored before, during, and after 110 ROP screening examinations. RESULTS Following topical mydriatics diastolic blood pressure was elevated by a mean of 6 (SD 7.2) mm Hg. Immediately after the examination there was a further rise in both systolic and diastolic pressure of 4.3 (14.5) mm Hg and 3.3 (11.6) mm Hg, respectively. Oxygen saturation and pulse rate remained stable during the control period and administration of eyedrops. Saturation fell by a median of 3% (95% confidence interval plus or minus 1.2%) after the examination while there was rise in pulse rate of 7 (SD 23.1) beats per minute. This change in pulse rate was not observed in infants on concurrent methylxanthine therapy. No infant had clinically significant changes at the end of the study. CONCLUSION The initial changes in blood pressure may represent side effects of topical mydriatics but the later changes following the physical examination may be an additional response to the stress of ROP screening.
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- D E Laws
- Department of Ophthalmology, Walton Hospital, Liverpool
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Raje N, Powles R, Horton C, Middleton G, Hickish T, Mehta J, Singhal S, Morton C, Porter H, Viner C, Treleaven J. 814 Peripheral blood transplants followed by maintenance interferon in myeloma. Eur J Cancer 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0959-8049(95)96063-j] [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: 11/17/2022]
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- C Morton
- Dept. Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Leicester
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Morton C, Baines R, Masood I, Ng L, Boarder MR. Stimulation of two vascular smooth muscle-derived cell lines by angiotensin II: differential second messenger responses leading to mitogenesis. Br J Pharmacol 1995; 115:361-7. [PMID: 7670738 PMCID: PMC1908324 DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.1995.tb15886.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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1. We show here that angiotensin II (AII) and endothelin-1 (ET-1) stimulate [3H]-thymidine incorporation in a smooth muscle cell line derived from aortae of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR), but not in cells derived from normotensive controls (WKY). We have used the differential response of the two cell lines to investigate the relationship between second messenger systems and the mitogenic response. 2. AII produced an increase in accumulation of inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate which was greater in the SHR-derived cell line than in the WKY cells. 3. AII gave an increase in cytosolic Ca2+ in each of the cell lines, with both a larger peak (15-30 s) and plateau response (2 min) in the SHR cells. ET-1 gave an enhanced response in the SHR-derived cells with respect to the peak but not the plateau of cytosolic Ca2+. 4. Phospholipase D activity was studied by monitoring the formation of [3P]-phosphatidylbutanol in 32Pi prelabelled cells. AII stimulation gave a larger phospholipase D response in the SHR-derived cells, while ET-1 gave a larger response in WKY-derived cells. 5. Stimulation of SHR-derived cells with 100 nM AII for 1 h, followed by 19 h in the absence of agonist, stimulated [3H]-thymidine incorporation over the next 4 h. When the 1 h stimulation with AII was in the presence of increasing concentrations of butanol, which diverts the product of the phospholipase D pathway, there was a loss of stimulated [3H]-thymidine incorporation which was significant at 10 mM butanol and at 30-50 mM reached a maximum loss of 40%. 6. Contrasting with this there was no apparent loss of ET-l-stimulated thymidine incorporation when butanol was present at concentrations up to 40 mM.7. These results suggest that phospholipase D is one of several pathways in the mitogenic response of SHR-derived vascular smooth muscle cells to All.
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MESH Headings
- Angiotensin II/pharmacology
- Animals
- Aorta, Thoracic/cytology
- Aorta, Thoracic/drug effects
- Aorta, Thoracic/metabolism
- Butanols/pharmacology
- Calcium/metabolism
- Cell Line
- Endothelins/pharmacology
- Glycerophospholipids
- Inositol 1,4,5-Trisphosphate/metabolism
- Mitogens/pharmacology
- Mitosis/drug effects
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/cytology
- Muscle, Smooth, Vascular/drug effects
- Phosphatidic Acids/metabolism
- Phospholipase D/metabolism
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred SHR
- Rats, Inbred WKY
- Second Messenger Systems
- Streptomyces/enzymology
- Thymidine/metabolism
- Type C Phospholipases/metabolism
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- C Morton
- Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Leicester
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