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Molecular sensing with hyperpolarized 129Xe using switchable chemical exchange relaxation transfer (2015)
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Zamberlan, F., Lesbats, C., Rogers, N. J., Krupa, J. L., Pavlovskaya, G. E., Thomas, N. R., …Meersmann, T. (2015). Molecular sensing with hyperpolarized 129Xe using switchable chemical exchange relaxation transfer. ChemPhysChem, 16(11), https://doi.org/10.1002/cphc.201500367

A new approach for hyperpolarized 129Xe molecular sensors is explored using paramagnetic relaxation agents that can be deactivated upon chemical or enzymatic reaction with an analyte. Cryptophane encapsulated 129Xe within the vicinity of the paramagn... Read More about Molecular sensing with hyperpolarized 129Xe using switchable chemical exchange relaxation transfer.

Hyperpolarized 83Kr magnetic resonance imaging of alveolar degradation in a rat model of emphysema (2015)
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Lilburn, D. M., Lesbats, C., Six, J. S., Dubuis, E., Yew-Booth, L., Shaw, D. E., …Meersmann, T. (2015). Hyperpolarized 83Kr magnetic resonance imaging of alveolar degradation in a rat model of emphysema. Interface, 12(107), Article 20150192. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2015.0192

© 2015 The Authors. Hyperpolarized 83Kr surface quadrupolar relaxation (SQUARE) generates MRI contrast that was previously shown to correlate with surface-to-volume ratios in porous model surface systems. The underlying physics of SQUARE contrast is... Read More about Hyperpolarized 83Kr magnetic resonance imaging of alveolar degradation in a rat model of emphysema.

Plasma lipid biomarker signatures in squamous carcinoma and adenocarcinoma lung cancer patients (2015)
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Ravipati, S., Baldwin, D. R., Barr, H. L., Fogarty, A. W., & Barrett, D. A. (in press). Plasma lipid biomarker signatures in squamous carcinoma and adenocarcinoma lung cancer patients. Metabolomics, 11(6), https://doi.org/10.1007/s11306-015-0811-x

There is a clinical need for reliable biomarkers for lung cancer that permit early diagnosis of the disease and provide prediction of histological phenotype. A prospective study design was used with a study population of patients with suspected lung... Read More about Plasma lipid biomarker signatures in squamous carcinoma and adenocarcinoma lung cancer patients.

A review of standard pharmacological therapy for adult asthma - Steps 1 to 5 (2015)
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Patel, M. D. K., & Shaw, D. E. (2015). A review of standard pharmacological therapy for adult asthma - Steps 1 to 5. Chronic Respiratory Disease, 12(2), https://doi.org/10.1177/1479972315573529

The aim of pharmacological therapy for asthma is to improve symptoms and lung function and minimise the risk of asthma attacks. The intensity of treatment is based on the level of asthma control and the potential risk of future deterioration. In th... Read More about A review of standard pharmacological therapy for adult asthma - Steps 1 to 5.

A randomised controlled trial of small particle inhaled steroids in refractory eosinophilic asthma (SPIRA) (2015)
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Hodgson, D., Anderson, J., Reynolds, C., Meakin, G., Bailey, H., Pavord, I., …Harrison, T. W. (2015). A randomised controlled trial of small particle inhaled steroids in refractory eosinophilic asthma (SPIRA). Thorax, 70(6), 559-565. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206481

Background: Some patients with refractory asthma have evidence of uncontrolled eosinophilic inflammation in the distal airways. While traditional formulations of inhaled steroids settle predominantly in the large airways, newer formulations with an e... Read More about A randomised controlled trial of small particle inhaled steroids in refractory eosinophilic asthma (SPIRA).

Efficacy of BI 671800, an oral CRTH2 antagonist, in poorly controlled asthma as sole controller and in the presence of inhaled corticosteroid treatment (2015)
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Hall, I. P., Fowler, A. V., Gupta, A., Tetzlaff, K., Nivens, M. C., Sarno, M., …Rand Sutherland, E. (2015). Efficacy of BI 671800, an oral CRTH2 antagonist, in poorly controlled asthma as sole controller and in the presence of inhaled corticosteroid treatment. Pulmonary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 32, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pupt.2015.03.003

The prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) receptor, CRTH2, plays a role in allergic airway inflammation. The efficacy of BI 671800, a CRTH2 antagonist, was assessed in 2 separate trials in patients with asthma, in either the absence or the presence of inhaled cort... Read More about Efficacy of BI 671800, an oral CRTH2 antagonist, in poorly controlled asthma as sole controller and in the presence of inhaled corticosteroid treatment.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of thiazide-induced hyponatraemia: time to reconsider electrolyte monitoring regimens after thiazide initiation? (2015)
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Barber, J., McKeever, T. M., McDowell, S. E., Clayton, J. A., Ferner, R. E., Gordon, R. D., …Glover, M. (2015). A systematic review and meta-analysis of thiazide-induced hyponatraemia: time to reconsider electrolyte monitoring regimens after thiazide initiation?. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 79(4), https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.12499

Aims: Hyponatraemia is one of the major adverse effects of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics and the leading cause of drug-induced hyponatraemia requiring hospital admission. We sought to review and analyze all published cases of this important co... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis of thiazide-induced hyponatraemia: time to reconsider electrolyte monitoring regimens after thiazide initiation?.

Longitudinal change in collagen degradation biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: an analysis from the prospective, multicentre PROFILE study (2015)
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Jenkins, R. G., Simpson, J. K., Saini, G., Bentley, J. H., Russell, A.-M., Braybrooke, R., …Maher, T. M. (2015). Longitudinal change in collagen degradation biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: an analysis from the prospective, multicentre PROFILE study. Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 3(6), https://doi.org/10.1016/s2213-2600%2815%2900048-x

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and inevitably fatal disorder, has a highly variable clinical course. Biomarkers that reflect disease activity are urgently needed to inform patient management and for use as biomarkers of ther... Read More about Longitudinal change in collagen degradation biomarkers in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: an analysis from the prospective, multicentre PROFILE study.

αvβ6 integrin may be a potential prognostic biomarker in interstitial lung disease (2015)
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Saini, G., Porte, J., Weinreb, P. H., Violette, S. M., Wallace, W. A., McKeever, T. M., & Jenkins, G. (2015). αvβ6 integrin may be a potential prognostic biomarker in interstitial lung disease. European Respiratory Journal, 46(2), 486-494. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00210414

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and fibrotic nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis are progressive interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) with limited treatment options and poor survival. However, the rate of disease progression is variable, implying t... Read More about αvβ6 integrin may be a potential prognostic biomarker in interstitial lung disease.

A survey-based cross-sectional study of doctors’ expectations and experiences of non-technical skills for out of hours work (2015)
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Brown, M., Shaw, D. E., Sharples, S., Le Jeune, I., & Blakey, J. (2015). A survey-based cross-sectional study of doctors’ expectations and experiences of non-technical skills for out of hours work. BMJ Open, 5(2), Article e006102. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006102

Objectives: The skill set required for junior doctors to work efficiently and safely Out of Hours (OoH) in hospitals has not been established. This is despite the OoH period representing 75% of the year and it being the time of highest mortality. We... Read More about A survey-based cross-sectional study of doctors’ expectations and experiences of non-technical skills for out of hours work.

Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. (2015)
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John, M., Cockcroft, J. R., McKeever, T. M., Coward, W. R., Shale, D. J., Johnson, S. R., …Bolton, C. E. (2015). Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.2147/COPD.S76061

BACKGROUND: There is excess cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Aortic stiffness, an independent predictor of cardiovascular risk, and systemic and airway inflammation are increased in patients with the... Read More about Cardiovascular and inflammatory effects of simvastatin therapy in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial..

The use of β2-agonist therapy before hospital attendance for severe asthma exacerbations: a post-hoc analysis (2015)
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Patel, M., Pilcher, J., Hancox, R. J., Sheahan, D., Pritchard, A., Braithwaite, I., …Beasley, R. (2015). The use of β2-agonist therapy before hospital attendance for severe asthma exacerbations: a post-hoc analysis. npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, 25, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/npjpcrm.2014.99

Background: Patterns of inhaled β2-agonist therapy use during severe asthma exacerbations before hospital attendance are poorly understood. Aims: To assess β2-agonist use prior to hospital attendance. Methods: We undertook an exploratory pos... Read More about The use of β2-agonist therapy before hospital attendance for severe asthma exacerbations: a post-hoc analysis.

NMR imaging of low pressure, gas-phase transport in packed beds using hyperpolarized xenon-129 (2015)
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Pavlovskaya, G., Six, J. S., Meersman, T., Gopinathan, N., & Rigby, S. P. (2015). NMR imaging of low pressure, gas-phase transport in packed beds using hyperpolarized xenon-129. AIChE Journal, 61(11), 4013-4019. https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.14929

© 2015 American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Gas-phase magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been used to investigate heterogeneity in mass transport in a packed bed of commercial, alumina, catalyst supports. Hyperpolarized 129Xe MRI enables study... Read More about NMR imaging of low pressure, gas-phase transport in packed beds using hyperpolarized xenon-129.

Genetic risk factors for the development of allergic disease identified by genome-wide association (2015)
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Portelli, M. A., Hodge, E., & Sayers, I. (2015). Genetic risk factors for the development of allergic disease identified by genome-wide association. Clinical and Experimental Allergy, 45(1), https://doi.org/10.1111/cea.12327

An increasing proportion of the worldwide population is affected by allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR), atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic asthma and improved treatment options are needed particularly for severe, refractory disease. Al... Read More about Genetic risk factors for the development of allergic disease identified by genome-wide association.

Serine-arginine protein kinase 1 (SRPK1) inhibition as a potential novel targeted therapeutic strategy in prostate cancer (2014)
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Angiogenesis is required for tumour growth and is induced principally by vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). VEGF-A pre-mRNA is alternatively spliced at the terminal exon to produce two families of isoforms, pro- and anti-angiogenic, only... Read More about Serine-arginine protein kinase 1 (SRPK1) inhibition as a potential novel targeted therapeutic strategy in prostate cancer.

What characteristics of primary care and patients are associated with early death in patients with lung cancer in the UK? (2014)
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O'Dowd, E. L., McKeever, T. M., Baldwin, D. R., Anwar, S., Powell, H. A., Gibson, J. E., …Hubbard, R. B. (2015). What characteristics of primary care and patients are associated with early death in patients with lung cancer in the UK?. Thorax, 70(2), https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-205692

Background: The UK has poor lung cancer survival rates and high early mortality, compared to other countries. We aimed to identify factors associated with early death, and features of primary care that might contribute to late diagnosis. Methods: Al... Read More about What characteristics of primary care and patients are associated with early death in patients with lung cancer in the UK?.

Predictors of Severe Exacerbations, Poor Asthma Control, and β-Agonist Overuse for Patients with Asthma (2014)
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Beasley, R., Weatherall, M., Black, P., Shaw, D., Tranquilino, T., Mackey, B., …Black, P. (2014). Predictors of Severe Exacerbations, Poor Asthma Control, and β-Agonist Overuse for Patients with Asthma. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice, 2(6), 751-758.e1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaip.2014.06.001

Background: Predictors of asthma exacerbations, poor asthma control, or extreme β-agonist overuse may be of clinical utility in the management of asthma. Objective: To investigate characteristics that predict subsequent adverse outcomes in asthm... Read More about Predictors of Severe Exacerbations, Poor Asthma Control, and β-Agonist Overuse for Patients with Asthma.