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Aintree – The Effect of COPD Severity and Study Duration on Exacerbation Outcome in Randomized Controlled Trials
Author(s): Eriksson G.; Calverley P.M.; Jenkins C.R.; Anzueto A.R.; Make B.J.; Lindberg M.; Fageras M.; Postma D.S. Source: International Journal of COPD; May 2017; vol. 12 ; p. 1457-1468 Publication Date: May 2017 Publication Type(s): Article Abstract:Background: When discontinuation in COPD randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is unevenly distributed between treatments (differential dropout), the capacity to…
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Aintree – Screening for Distress Using the Distress Thermometer and the University of Washington Quality of Life in Post-Treatment Head and Neck Cancer Survivors
Author(s): Ghazali N.; Jones T.; Shaw R.; Risk J.; Lowe D.; Brown J.; Rogers S.N.; Roe B.; Tandon S. Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology; May 2017; vol. 274 (no. 5); p. 2253-2260 Publication Date: May 2017 Publication Type(s): Article Abstract:The primary aim was to determine the efficacy of the Distress Thermometer (DT) in screening for…
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Aintree: Occupational Exposure to Pesticides: Time to Nip it in the Bud?
Author(s): Mortimer K.; Feary J. Source: Thorax; Jun 2017; vol. 72 (no. 6); p. 489-490 Publication Date: Jun 2017 Publication Type(s): Editorial Database: EMBASE
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Aintree – Synovial Chondromatosis of the Temporomandibular Joint with Extension into the Middle Cranial Fossa and Internal Carotid Canal
Author(s): McCaffery C.; Dodd M.; Bekiroglu F.; Twohig E. Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 2017 Publication Date: 2017 Publication Type(s): Article In Press Abstract:This report presents the case of an extensive synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), with extension into the middle cranial fossa, middle ear, and carotid canal. Synovial chondromatosis…
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Aintree – Patients’ Experience in the Early Recovery Phase After Removal of Intraoral Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Carbon Dioxide Laser
Author(s): Gilmartin M.; Ali T.; Rogers S.N. Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; May 2017; vol. 55 (no. 4); p. 388-390 Publication Date: May 2017 Publication Type(s): Article Abstract:Laser excision of oral cancer is well established. The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to ask patients about their main symptoms and the severity…
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Aintree – Asthma-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Overlap Syndrome (ACOS): Current Evidence and Future Research Directions
Author(s): Corlateanu A.; Covantev S.; Botnaru V.; Mathioudakis A.G.; Siafakas N. Source: COPD Research and Practice; May 2017; vol. 3 (no. 1) Publication Date: May 2017 Publication Type(s): Review Abstract:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma are the most frequent chronic respiratory diseases that affect the general population. For a long period of time these two…
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Aintree – An Uncommon Cause of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema
Author(s): Edwards M.; Ramappa A.J. Source: European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine; 2017; vol. 4 (no. 4) Publication Date: 2017 Publication Type(s): Article Abstract:A 79-year-old gentleman presented with spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema with pneumonia but no preexisting lung disease. He presented with a 4-day history of increased shortness of breath, pleuritic chest…
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Aintree – Local Treatment of Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases: Results of a Randomized Phase II Trial
Author(s): Ruers T.; Van Coevorden F.; Verwaal V.J.; Punt C.J.A.; Pierie J.-P.E.N.; Borel-Rinkes I.; Ledermann J.A.; Gillams A.; Poston G.; Bechstein W.; Lentz M.-A.; Mauer M.; Folprecht G.; Van Cutsem E.; Ducreux M.; Nordlinger B.; Pare A.; Gruenberger T.; Klaase J.; Falk S.; Wals J.; Jansen R.L.; Lindner P.; Mulier S.; Bosscha K.; Jaeck D.;…
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Aintree – Dapagliflozin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: Changes in HbA1c, Weight and Blood Pressure Over 2 years Follow-Up
Author(s): Wilding J.; Bailey C.; Rigney U.; Blak B.; Emmas C.; Kok M. Source: Primary Care Diabetes; Oct 2017 Publication Date: Oct 2017 Publication Type(s): Article In Press Abstract:Aims: To investigate prescribing patterns and effect of dapagliflozin among individuals with T2DM using UK primary care data. Methods: Adult patients with T2DM initiating dapagliflozin treatment were…
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Aintree – Alport’s Syndrome with Type 4 Renal Tubular Acidosis
Author(s): McDonnell T.; Chukwu C.; Wong C. Source: BMJ Case Reports; 2017; vol. 2017 Publication Date: 2017 Publication Type(s): Article Abstract:This case report details a 51-year-old man with Alport’s syndrome resulting in chronic nephritis with stable renal function and sensorineural deafness. The patient was being investigated for persistently raised potassium refractory to dietary and pharmacological…