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Health-related quality of life from the FALCON phase III randomised trial of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole for hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer (2018)
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Robertson, J. F., Cheung, K., Noguchi, S., Shao, Z., Degboe, A., Lichfield, J., …Ellis, M. J. (2018). Health-related quality of life from the FALCON phase III randomised trial of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole for hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer, 94, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejca.2018.02.026

Background The phase III randomised FALCON trial (NCT01602380) demonstrated improved progression-free survival with fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole 1 mg in endocrine therapy-naïve postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) local... Read More about Health-related quality of life from the FALCON phase III randomised trial of fulvestrant 500 mg versus anastrozole for hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer.

The use of cannabinoids in colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
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Couch, D. G., Maudslay, H., Doleman, B., Lund, J. N., & O'Sullivan, S. (2018). The use of cannabinoids in colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 24(4), 680-697. https://doi.org/10.1093/ibd/izy014

Background: Clinical trials investigating the use of cannabinoid drugs for the treatment of intestinal inflammation are anticipated secondary to preclinical literature demonstrating efficacy in reducing inflammation. Methods: We systematically revie... Read More about The use of cannabinoids in colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Pre-emptive and preventive NSAIDs for postoperative pain in adults undergoing all types of surgery (Protocol) (2018)
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Doleman, B., Leonardi-Bee, J., Heinink, T. P., Lund, J., & Williams, J. P. (2018). Pre-emptive and preventive NSAIDs for postoperative pain in adults undergoing all types of surgery (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 3, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012978

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To evaluate in adult participants undergoing all types of surgery, the effects of pre-emptive and preventive non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) com... Read More about Pre-emptive and preventive NSAIDs for postoperative pain in adults undergoing all types of surgery (Protocol).

A multicentre integration of a computer-led follow-up of prostate cancer is valid and safe (2018)
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Salem, H. A., Salem, H. A., Caddeo, G., McFarlane, J., Patel, K., Cochrane, L., …Lund, J. (2018). A multicentre integration of a computer-led follow-up of prostate cancer is valid and safe. BJU International, 122(3), 418-426. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.14157

© 2018 The Authors BJU International published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of BJU International Objective: To test a computer-led follow-up service for prostate cancer in two UK hospitals; the testing aimed to validate the computer expert sy... Read More about A multicentre integration of a computer-led follow-up of prostate cancer is valid and safe.

Random duodenal biopsy to exclude coeliac disease as a cause of anaemia is not cost‑efective and should be replaced with universally performed pre‑endoscopy serology in patients on a suspected cancer pathway (2018)
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Herrod, P., & Lund, J. N. (in press). Random duodenal biopsy to exclude coeliac disease as a cause of anaemia is not cost‑efective and should be replaced with universally performed pre‑endoscopy serology in patients on a suspected cancer pathway. Techniques in Coloproctology, 22(2), https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-018-1756-7

Background: Random duodenal biopsy to exclude coeliac disease during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the investigation of iron defciency anaemia remains a common procedure, but is expensive and time-consuming. Serological investigation for coeli... Read More about Random duodenal biopsy to exclude coeliac disease as a cause of anaemia is not cost‑efective and should be replaced with universally performed pre‑endoscopy serology in patients on a suspected cancer pathway.

Maternal obesity-induced decreases in plasma, hepatic and uterine polyunsaturated fatty acids during labour is reversed through improved nutrition at conception (2018)
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Muir, R. D., Liu, G., Khan, R., Shmygol, A., Quenby, S., Gibson, R. A., …Elmes, M. (2018). Maternal obesity-induced decreases in plasma, hepatic and uterine polyunsaturated fatty acids during labour is reversed through improved nutrition at conception. Scientific Reports, 8, Article 3389. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-21809-9

Maternal obesity is associated with prolonged and dysfunctional labour, potentially through decreased synthesis of prostaglandins that stimulate myometrial contractions. We assessed the impact of maternal obesity on concentrations of precursor fatty... Read More about Maternal obesity-induced decreases in plasma, hepatic and uterine polyunsaturated fatty acids during labour is reversed through improved nutrition at conception.

Surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: a prospective, international, multicentre cohort study (2018)
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Lund, J., Muntean, L., Roszkowski, R., Sandu Mironescu, A., Zaa'treh, R., Corneliu Vida, L., …Elkhalek Sallam, A. (2018). Surgical site infection after gastrointestinal surgery in high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: a prospective, international, multicentre cohort study. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18(5), 516-525. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099%2818%2930101-4

Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes? (2018)
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Morling, J. R., Barke, A., Chapman, C., & Logan, R. (2018). Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes?. Journal of Medical Screening, 25(4), 174-177. https://doi.org/10.1177/0969141317753463

Objective: We aimed to understand the usage and acceptability of a faecal collection device (FCD) amongst participants of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in order to influence future uptake. Setting: Men and women completing faecal occult... Read More about Could stool collection devices help increase uptake to bowel cancer screening programmes?.

BQ323636.1, a novel splice variant to NCOR2, as a predictor for tamoxifen resistant breast cancer (2018)
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Gong, C., Man, E. P., Tsoi, H., Lee, T. K., Paul, L., Mak, S., …Khoo, U. (2018). BQ323636.1, a novel splice variant to NCOR2, as a predictor for tamoxifen resistant breast cancer. Clinical Cancer Research, 24(15), 3681-3691. https://doi.org/10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-17-2259

Purpose: Adjuvant tamoxifen treatment revolutionized the management of estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancers to prevent cancer recurrence; however drug resistance compromises its clinical efficacy. The mechanisms underlying tamoxifen resista... Read More about BQ323636.1, a novel splice variant to NCOR2, as a predictor for tamoxifen resistant breast cancer.

Does tranexamic acid lead to changes in MRI-measures of brain tissue health in patients with spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage? An MRI sub-study nested within the double-blind randomised controlled TICH-2 trial (2018)
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Dineen, R. A., Pszczolkowski, S., Flaherty, K., Law, Z. K., Morgan, P. S., Roberts, I., …Sprigg, N. (in press). Does tranexamic acid lead to changes in MRI-measures of brain tissue health in patients with spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage? An MRI sub-study nested within the double-blind randomised controlled TICH-2 trial. BMJ Open, 8(2), Article e019930. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019930

Objectives: To test whether administration of the antifibrinolytic drug tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients with spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (SICH) leads to increased prevalence of diffusion-weighted MRI defined hyperintense ischaemic lesions... Read More about Does tranexamic acid lead to changes in MRI-measures of brain tissue health in patients with spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage? An MRI sub-study nested within the double-blind randomised controlled TICH-2 trial.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of the in vivo haemodynamic effects of ?9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (2018)
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Sultan, S. R., Millar, S. A., O’Sullivan, S. E., & England, T. J. (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the in vivo haemodynamic effects of Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol. Pharmaceuticals, 11(1), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.3390/ph11010013

?9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has complex effects on the cardiovascular system. We aimed to systematically review studies of THC and haemodynamic alterations. PubMed, Medline, and EMBASE were searched for relevant studies. Changes in blood pressure (... Read More about A systematic review and meta-analysis of the in vivo haemodynamic effects of ?9-Tetrahydrocannabinol.

NICE guidance on sepsis is of limited value in postoperative colorectal patients: the scores that cry ‘wolf!’ (2018)
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Herrod, P., Cox, M., Keevil, H., Smith, K., & Lund, J. N. (2018). NICE guidance on sepsis is of limited value in postoperative colorectal patients: the scores that cry ‘wolf!’. Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 100(4), 275-278. https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2017.0227

Background and aims Late recognition of sepsis and consequent death remains a problem. To address this, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published updated guidance recommending the use of the Quick Sequential Organ Failure A... Read More about NICE guidance on sepsis is of limited value in postoperative colorectal patients: the scores that cry ‘wolf!’.

Optimal healthcare delivery to care homes in the UK: a realist evaluation of what supports effective working to improve healthcare outcomes (2018)
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Gordon, A. L., Goodman, C., Davies, S. L., Dening, T., Gage, H., Meyer, J., …Zubair, M. (2018). Optimal healthcare delivery to care homes in the UK: a realist evaluation of what supports effective working to improve healthcare outcomes. Age and Ageing, 47(4), 595-603. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afx195

Introduction: care home residents have high healthcare needs not fully met by prevailing healthcare models. This study explored how healthcare configuration influences resource use. Methods: a realist evaluation using qualitative and quantitative... Read More about Optimal healthcare delivery to care homes in the UK: a realist evaluation of what supports effective working to improve healthcare outcomes.

Antiplatelet therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole versus clopidogrel alone or aspirin and dipyridamole in patients with acute cerebral ischaemia (TARDIS): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 superiority trial (2017)
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Bath, P. M., Christensen, L. M., Woodhouse, L. J., Bentsen, L., Appleton, J. P., Krarup Hansen, C., …Farren, P. (2018). Antiplatelet therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole versus clopidogrel alone or aspirin and dipyridamole in patients with acute cerebral ischaemia (TARDIS): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 superiority trial. Lancet, 391(10123), 850-859. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736%2817%2932849-0

Background: Intensive antiplatelet therapy with three agents might be more effective than guideline treatment for preventing recurrent events in patients with acute cerebral ischaemia. We aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of intensive antiplat... Read More about Antiplatelet therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole versus clopidogrel alone or aspirin and dipyridamole in patients with acute cerebral ischaemia (TARDIS): a randomised, open-label, phase 3 superiority trial.

4th symposium on primary breast cancer in older women. Theme: putting personalized care into practice (held: 3 March 2017) (2017)
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Cheung, K., Morgan, D., Brain, E., Poortmans, P., Parks, R., Korc-Grodzicki, B., …Wijayatunga, R. (in press). 4th symposium on primary breast cancer in older women. Theme: putting personalized care into practice (held: 3 March 2017). Breast Cancer Management, https://doi.org/10.2217/bmt-2017-0016

Following the inception in 2010, the University of Nottingham hosted the 4th Symposium on Primary Breast Cancer in Older Women, under the auspices of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology, in March 2017, at East Midlands Conference Centre.... Read More about 4th symposium on primary breast cancer in older women. Theme: putting personalized care into practice (held: 3 March 2017).

Feed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal reflux (Review) (2017)
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Kwok, T. C., Ojha, S., & Dorling, J. (in press). Feed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal reflux (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Article CD003211. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003211.pub2

Background Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is common in infants, and feed thickeners are often used to manage it in infants as they are simple to use and perceived to be harmless. However, conflicting evidence exists to support the use of feed thick... Read More about Feed thickener for infants up to six months of age with gastro-oesophageal reflux (Review).

A continuing mission to optimize the care of older women with breast cancer (2017)
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Cheung, K. (2017). A continuing mission to optimize the care of older women with breast cancer. Geriatrics, 2(4), Article 37. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics2040037

The majority of cases of breast cancer occur in the older population who are often un-represented in clinical trials. Given the growing ageing population globally, it becomes urgent and important to identify an optimal approach so that older women wi... Read More about A continuing mission to optimize the care of older women with breast cancer.

Tumour boards in geriatric oncology (2017)
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Wildes, T. M., O'Donovan, A., Colloca, G. F., & Cheung, K. (2018). Tumour boards in geriatric oncology. Age and Ageing, 47(2), 168-170. https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afx171

Multidisciplinary tumour board (MDT) is an integral part of cancer treatment planning. Although no definite survival benefits have yet been shown by mostly observational studies, other benefits of MDT have been identified. Traditionally the MDT invol... Read More about Tumour boards in geriatric oncology.