Browsing 2015 RD&E publications by Title
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8b.07: Results from the Uk Renal Denervation Affiliation- 246 Cases from 17 Centres
(Wolters Kluwer, 2015-06)OBJECTIVE: To describe the UK experience with Renal Denervation (RDN). DESIGN AND METHOD: RDN may lower blood pressure (BP) in people with resistant hypertension.The UK Renal Denervation Affiliation is an independent, ... -
Abdominoperineal Excision: A Confusion in Terminology.
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AbobotulinumtoxinA in the management of cervical dystonia in the United Kingdom: a budget impact analysis
(Dove Press, 2015-09-09)BACKGROUND: Cervical dystonia (CD) can be effectively managed by a combination of botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) and conventional therapy (skeletal muscle relaxants and rehabilitative therapy), but the costs of different ... -
ACTN1-related thrombocytopenia: identification of novel families for phenotypic characterization
(Blood, 2015-01-29)Inherited thrombocytopenias (ITs) are a heterogeneous group of syndromic and nonsyndromic diseases caused by mutations affecting different genes. Alterations of ACTN1, the gene encoding for alpha-actinin 1, have recently ... -
Actuator pin fracture in magnetically controlled growing rods: two cases.
(Elsevier, 2015-12-17)Magnetically-controlled growing rods (MCGR) are used in the management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS). Each MCGR contains a telescopic actuator that serves as the distraction element when stimulated by an external remote ... -
Addition of docetaxel, zoledronic acid, or both to first-line long-term hormone therapy in prostate cancer (STAMPEDE): survival results from an adaptive, multiarm, multistage, platform randomised controlled trial.
(Elsevier, 2015-12-21)Long-term hormone therapy has been the standard of care for advanced prostate cancer since the 1940s. STAMPEDE is a randomised controlled trial using a multiarm, multistage platform design. It recruits men with high-risk, ... -
Adjunts to abdominal wall expansion for repair of complex incisional herniae: a systematic review
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Administered circulating microparticles derived from lung cancer patients markedly improved angiogenesis, blood flow and ischemic recovery in rat critical limb ischemia.
(BioMed Central, 2015-02-15)We hypothesized that lung cancer patient's circulating microparticles (Lc-MPs) could promote angiogenesis, blood flow in ischemic zone and ischemic recovery in rat critical limb ischemia (CLI). -
Adverse events in faecal microbiota transplant: a review of the literature.
(Elsevier, 2015-12-15)Faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is the infusion of donor faeces into the gut with the aim of improving microbial diversity. The procedure has gained significant interest recently in the treatment of recurrent Clostridium ... -
Ageing modifies the effects of beetroot juice supplementation on 24-hour blood pressure variability: An individual participant meta-analysis.
(Elsevier, 2015-05-01)Abnormal circadian oscillations of blood pressure (BP) and nocturnal-diurnal BP differences (i.e., dipping) increase cardiovascular risk. Whether inorganic nitrate supplementation influences 24-hr BP variability is currently ... -
Airflow limitation following cardiopulmonary exercise testing and heavy-intensity intermittent exercise in children with cystic fibrosis.
(Springer, 2015-02)The clinical importance of exercise testing and training in the healthcare management of young patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) is growing. The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence of airflow limitation ... -
All blood counts: a manual for blood conservation and patient blood management
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Alternating hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in a toddler with a homozygous p.R1419H ABCC8 mutation: an unusual clinical picture.
(De Gruyter, 2015-03)Inheritance of two pathogenic ABCC8 alleles typically causes severe congenital hyperinsulinism. We describe a girl and her father, both homozygous for the same ABCC8 mutation, who presented with unusual phenotypes. -
Anal Sphincter Augmentation Using Biological Material.
(Frontiers In Surgery, 2015-11-24)The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the use of biological materials in the augmentation of the anal sphincter either as part of an overlapping sphincter repair (OSR) or anal bulking procedure. -
The androgen receptor controls expression of the cancer-associated sTn antigen and cell adhesion through induction of ST6GalNAc1 in prostate cancer
(Oncotarget, 2015-10-07)Patterns of glycosylation are important in cancer, but the molecular mechanisms that drive changes are often poorly understood. The androgen receptor drives prostate cancer (PCa) development and progression to lethal ... -
Anemia in a Child with Deafness: Be Vigilant for a Rare Cause!
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Anesthesia for major urologic surgery
(Elsevier, 2015-03-01)This article details the anesthetic management of robot-assisted and laparoscopic urologic surgery. It includes the key concerns for anesthetists and a guide template for those learning this specialist area. The emphasis ... -
Anxiety is associated with higher levels of global DNA methylation and altered expression of epigenetic and interleukin-6 genes
(Wolters Kluwer, 2015-04-01)OBJECTIVES: Anxiety is associated with elevated levels of the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) and an increased risk for diseases with an inflammatory aetiology. In cancer, higher levels of IL-6 have been associated ... -
Any versus long-term prescribing of high risk medications in older people using 2012 Beers Criteria: results from three cross-sectional samples of primary care records for 2003/4, 2007/8 and 2011/12
(BioMed Central, 2015-11-05)BACKGROUND: High risk medications are commonly prescribed to older US patients. Currently, less is known about high risk medication prescribing in other Western Countries, including the UK. We measured trends and correlates ...