A genome-wide association study suggests correlations of common genetic variants with peritoneal solute transfer rates in patients with kidney failure receiving peritoneal dialysis. (2021)
Journal Article
Davies, & Lambie. (2021). A genome-wide association study suggests correlations of common genetic variants with peritoneal solute transfer rates in patients with kidney failure receiving peritoneal dialysis. Kidney International, 1101-1111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kint.2021.05.037

Movement of solutes across the peritoneum allows for the use of peritoneal dialysis to treat kidney failure. However, there is a large inter-individual variability in the peritoneal solute transfer rate (PSTR). Here, we tested the hypothesis that com... Read More about A genome-wide association study suggests correlations of common genetic variants with peritoneal solute transfer rates in patients with kidney failure receiving peritoneal dialysis..

Behavioural responses to Covid-19 health certification: a rapid review (2021)
Journal Article
Drury, J., Mao, G., John, A., Kamal, A., James Rubin, G., Stott, C., …Marteau, T. M. (2021). Behavioural responses to Covid-19 health certification: a rapid review. BMC Public Health, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11166-0

BACKGROUND: Covid-status certification - certificates for those who test negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, test positive for antibodies, or who have been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 - has been proposed to enable safer access to a range of activiti... Read More about Behavioural responses to Covid-19 health certification: a rapid review.

Haemoglobin and transfusions in elderly patients with hip fractures: the effect of a dedicated orthogeriatrician. (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Haemoglobin and transfusions in elderly patients with hip fractures: the effect of a dedicated orthogeriatrician. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02524-0

BACKGROUND: Hip fractures are common in elderly patients, in whom it is important to monitor blood loss; however, unnecessary transfusions should be avoided. The primary objective of this study was to assess whether the employment of a dedicated orth... Read More about Haemoglobin and transfusions in elderly patients with hip fractures: the effect of a dedicated orthogeriatrician..

Arthroscopy versus mini-arthrotomy approach for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: a systematic review. (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Arthroscopy versus mini-arthrotomy approach for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-021-00588-6

BACKGROUND: Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (mACI) can be performed in a full arthroscopic or mini-open fashion. A systematic review was conducted to investigate whether arthroscopy provides better surgical outcomes compared with t... Read More about Arthroscopy versus mini-arthrotomy approach for matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee: a systematic review..

Inadequate post-partum screening for type 2 diabetes in women with previous gestation diabetes mellitus: a retrospective audit of practice over 17 years. (2021)
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Ward, R. J., Fryer, A. A., Hanna, F. W., Spencer, N., Mahmood, M., Wu, P., …Duff, C. J. (2021). Inadequate post-partum screening for type 2 diabetes in women with previous gestation diabetes mellitus: a retrospective audit of practice over 17 years. International Journal of Clinical Practice, e14447 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcp.14447

INTRODUCTION: Women with gestational diabetes (GDM) are at greatly increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). The UK guidance recommends screening for T2DM at around 6 weeks post-partum and annually thereafter. We evaluated conformity to this guidance... Read More about Inadequate post-partum screening for type 2 diabetes in women with previous gestation diabetes mellitus: a retrospective audit of practice over 17 years..

Ecological Predictors and Trajectory of Internet Addiction from Childhood through Adolescence: A Nationally Representative Longitudinal Study (2021)
Journal Article
Huang. (2021). Ecological Predictors and Trajectory of Internet Addiction from Childhood through Adolescence: A Nationally Representative Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 1 - 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126253

We examined multidimensional factors within four systems (individual, family, school, and community) that influence internet addiction across time among children through adolescence in Taiwan. We hypothesize that internet addiction increases from chi... Read More about Ecological Predictors and Trajectory of Internet Addiction from Childhood through Adolescence: A Nationally Representative Longitudinal Study.

Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Complications With Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension in the United States (2021)
Journal Article
Minhas, A. S., Michelle Ogunwole, S., Jason Vaught, A., Wu, P., Mamas, M. A., Gulati, M., …Michos, A. G. A. E. D. (2021). Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Complications With Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension in the United States. Hypertension, 78(2), 480 - 488. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.121.17104

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Does statin-treated hyperlipidemia affect rotator cuff healing or muscle fatty infiltration after rotator cuff repair? (2021)
Journal Article
Amit, P., Kuiper, J. H., James, S., & Snow, M. (2021). Does statin-treated hyperlipidemia affect rotator cuff healing or muscle fatty infiltration after rotator cuff repair?. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2465-2474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jse.2021.05.014

PURPOSE: Hyperlipidemia is linked to poor tendon to bone healing and progression of fatty infiltration after rotator cuff repair. Statins effectively treat hyperlipidemia, but it is unknown if they have any potential detrimental effects following rot... Read More about Does statin-treated hyperlipidemia affect rotator cuff healing or muscle fatty infiltration after rotator cuff repair?.

Refinement and validation of a tool for stratifying patients with musculoskeletal pain (2021)
Journal Article
Dunn, K. M., Campbell, P., Lewis, M., Hill, J. C., van der Windt, D. A., Afolabi, E., …Foster, N. E. (2021). Refinement and validation of a tool for stratifying patients with musculoskeletal pain. European Journal of Pain, 25(10), 2081-2093. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.1821

AbstractBackgroundPatients with musculoskeletal pain in different body sites share common prognostic factors. Using prognosis to stratify and treatment match can be clinically and cost‐effective. We aimed to refine and validate the Keele STarT MSK To... Read More about Refinement and validation of a tool for stratifying patients with musculoskeletal pain.

Stem cell sprays for neurological injuries: a perspective (2021)
Journal Article
Woods, W., Evans, D., Mogas Barcons, A., Tzerakis, N., Adams, C., & Chari, D. (2021). Stem cell sprays for neurological injuries: a perspective. Emerging Topics in Life Sciences, https://doi.org/10.1042/ETLS20210113

<jats:p>Injuries to the brain and spinal cord have major clinical consequences with high costs for healthcare systems. Neural cell transplantation therapies have significant translational potential to promote regeneration post-injury with clinical tr... Read More about Stem cell sprays for neurological injuries: a perspective.

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Lambie, M., Zhao, J., McCullough, K. P., Davies, S., Kawanishi, H., Johnson, D. W., …Perl, J. (2021, June). PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS. Presented at 58th ERA-EDTA Congress, CityCube Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Background and Aims Comparing and interpreting regional differences in peritoneal dialysis (PD) time on therapy needs to consider differences in the rates of permanent transfer to hemodialysis (HDT), death or kidney transplantation. Here we describe... Read More about PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS.

Clinical decision-making in remote rheumatology consultations: a service evaluation of new patient and inflammatory rheumatic disease follow-up appointments (2021)
Journal Article
Paskins, B Tarar, A., B Tarar, A., Weddell, J., Weddell, J., Manning, F., …C Scott, I. (2021). Clinical decision-making in remote rheumatology consultations: a service evaluation of new patient and inflammatory rheumatic disease follow-up appointments. Rheumatology Advances in Practice, https://doi.org/10.1093/rap/rkab036

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Missed opportunities in coronary artery disease: reflection on practice to improve patient outcomes (2021)
Journal Article
Kwok, C. S., Satchithananda, D., & Mallen, C. D. (2021). Missed opportunities in coronary artery disease: reflection on practice to improve patient outcomes. Coronary Artery Disease, 33(3), 233-238. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCA.0000000000001075

Missed opportunities refer to incidents where different actions by those involved could result in more desirable outcomes. While missed opportunities is not an established concept in coronary artery disease (CAD), they are important because CAD is co... Read More about Missed opportunities in coronary artery disease: reflection on practice to improve patient outcomes.

Implementing patient direct access to musculoskeletal physiotherapy in primary care: views of patients, general practitioners, physiotherapists and clinical commissioners in England. (2021)
Journal Article
Protheroe. (2021). Implementing patient direct access to musculoskeletal physiotherapy in primary care: views of patients, general practitioners, physiotherapists and clinical commissioners in England. Physiotherapy, 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2020.07.002

PURPOSE: Musculoskeletal problems are the leading cause of chronic disability. Most patients in the UK seek initial care from general practitioners (GPs), who are struggling to meet demand. Patient direct access to National Health Service physiothera... Read More about Implementing patient direct access to musculoskeletal physiotherapy in primary care: views of patients, general practitioners, physiotherapists and clinical commissioners in England..

Missed acute myocardial infarction: an underrecognized problem that contributes to poor patient outcomes. (2021)
Journal Article
Mallen. (2021). Missed acute myocardial infarction: an underrecognized problem that contributes to poor patient outcomes. Coronary Artery Disease, 345-349. https://doi.org/10.1097/MCA.0000000000000975

Ischemic heart disease is the number one killer in the world. While improvements in the management of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have resulted in lower mortality rates, there are still cases where AMI is missed with rates varying depending on... Read More about Missed acute myocardial infarction: an underrecognized problem that contributes to poor patient outcomes..

Delivery of chondroitinase by canine mucosal olfactory ensheathing cells alongside rehabilitation enhances recovery after spinal cord injury (2021)
Journal Article
Prager, J., Ito, D., Carwardine, D. R., Jiju, P., Chari, D. M., Granger, N., & Wong, L. (2021). Delivery of chondroitinase by canine mucosal olfactory ensheathing cells alongside rehabilitation enhances recovery after spinal cord injury. Experimental Neurology, 1- 14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2021.113660

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause chronic paralysis and incontinence and remains a major worldwide healthcare burden, with no regenerative treatment clinically available. Intraspinal transplantation of olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) and injectio... Read More about Delivery of chondroitinase by canine mucosal olfactory ensheathing cells alongside rehabilitation enhances recovery after spinal cord injury.

Safety and efficacy of umbilical cord-derived Wharton's jelly compared to hyaluronic acid and saline for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized, controlled, single-blind, multi-center trial. (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Safety and efficacy of umbilical cord-derived Wharton's jelly compared to hyaluronic acid and saline for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized, controlled, single-blind, multi-center trial. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, -. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02497-0

BACKGROUND: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder in the United States of America (USA) with a fast-rising prevalence. Current treatment modalities are limited, and total knee replacement surgeries have shown disadvantages, especially... Read More about Safety and efficacy of umbilical cord-derived Wharton's jelly compared to hyaluronic acid and saline for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized, controlled, single-blind, multi-center trial..

Potential of biomarkers during pharmacological therapy setting for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review. (2021)
Journal Article
(2021). Potential of biomarkers during pharmacological therapy setting for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 1- 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02497-0

BACKGROUND: Biochemical markers of bone turnover (BTMs), such as the bone alkaline phosphatase (bALP), procollagen type I N propeptide (PINP), serum cross-linked C-telopeptides of type I collagen (bCTx), and urinary cross-linked N-telopeptides of typ... Read More about Potential of biomarkers during pharmacological therapy setting for postmenopausal osteoporosis: a systematic review..

MO681PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS (2021)
Journal Article
Lambie, & Davies. (2021). MO681PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background and Aims</jats:title> <jats:p>Comparing and interpreting regional differences in peritoneal dialysis (PD) time on therapy needs to consider differences in the rates of permanent tran... Read More about MO681PERITONEAL DIALYSIS TIME ON THERAPY AND REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN DEATH, TRANSFER TO HEMODIALYSIS AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION: RESULTS FROM THE PDOPPS.

MO680INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS OF ICODEXTRIN PRESCRIPTION PRACTICE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH FLUID REMOVAL, BLOOD PRESSURE, PATIENT AND TECHNIQUE SURVIVAL* (2021)
Journal Article
Davies. (2021). MO680INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS OF ICODEXTRIN PRESCRIPTION PRACTICE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH FLUID REMOVAL, BLOOD PRESSURE, PATIENT AND TECHNIQUE SURVIVAL*. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfab101.002

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec> <jats:title>Background and Aims</jats:title> <jats:p>Icodextrin is designed to maintain ultrafiltration during the long dwell, especially when there is a risk of increased fluid reabsorption (fast peritone... Read More about MO680INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS OF ICODEXTRIN PRESCRIPTION PRACTICE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH FLUID REMOVAL, BLOOD PRESSURE, PATIENT AND TECHNIQUE SURVIVAL*.