2019
NETest Liquid Biopsy Is Diagnostic of Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors and Identifies Progressive Disease
Malczewska A, Oberg K, Bodei L, Aslanian H, Lewczuk A, Filosso PL, Wójcik-Giertuga M, Rydel M, Zielińska-Leś I, Walter A, Suarez A, Kolasińska-Ćwikła A, Roffinella M, Jamidar P, Ziora D, Czyżewski D, Kos-Kudła B, Ćwikła J. NETest Liquid Biopsy Is Diagnostic of Lung Neuroendocrine Tumors and Identifies Progressive Disease. Neuroendocrinology 2019, 108: 219-231. PMID: 30654372, PMCID: PMC7472425, DOI: 10.1159/000497037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmall cell lung cancerLarge cell neuroendocrine carcinomaSquamous cell carcinomaIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisBronchopulmonary carcinoidsNETest levelsLung cancerAtypical carcinoidLiquid biopsyLung neuroendocrine tumorsRECIST 1.1Stable diseaseMetastatic diseaseProgressive diseaseStudy cohortClinical progressionPulmonary fibrosisCell carcinomaNeuroendocrine carcinomaNeuroendocrine tumorsLung neoplasiaHealthy controlsNeuroendocrine neoplasiaBlinded studyBlood samples
2015
Intraoperative Assessment of Final Margins with a Handheld Optical Imaging Probe During Breast-Conserving Surgery May Reduce the Reoperation Rate: Results of a Multicenter Study
Zysk AM, Chen K, Gabrielson E, Tafra L, May Gonzalez EA, Canner JK, Schneider EB, Cittadine AJ, Scott Carney P, Boppart SA, Tsuchiya K, Sawyer K, Jacobs LK. Intraoperative Assessment of Final Margins with a Handheld Optical Imaging Probe During Breast-Conserving Surgery May Reduce the Reoperation Rate: Results of a Multicenter Study. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2015, 22: 3356-3362. PMID: 26202553, PMCID: PMC4839389, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-015-4665-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsCarcinoma, Ductal, BreastCarcinoma, LobularFeasibility StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntraoperative PeriodMastectomy, SegmentalMicrosurgeryMiddle AgedNeoplasm InvasivenessNeoplasm StagingPrognosisProspective StudiesReoperationTomography, Optical CoherenceConceptsBreast-conserving surgeryPositive marginsFinal marginsIntraoperative assessmentEarly-stage breast cancerMajority of reoperationsBreast conserving surgeryFinal surgical marginsMethodsForty-six patientsCavity shave marginsJohns Hopkins HospitalReoperation rateMargin statusSitu diseaseSurgical marginsMulticenter studyPostoperative histopathologyNegative marginsResultsA totalPatient outcomesSpecimen marginsBreast cancerMedical CenterMargin specimensBlinded studyDevelopment and Clinical Validation of an In Situ Biopsy-Based Multimarker Assay for Risk Stratification in Prostate Cancer
Blume-Jensen P, Berman DM, Rimm DL, Shipitsin M, Putzi M, Nifong TP, Small C, Choudhury S, Capela T, Coupal L, Ernst C, Hurley A, Kaprelyants A, Chang H, Giladi E, Nardone J, Dunyak J, Loda M, Klein EA, Magi-Galluzzi C, Latour M, Epstein JI, Kantoff P, Saad F. Development and Clinical Validation of an In Situ Biopsy-Based Multimarker Assay for Risk Stratification in Prostate Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research 2015, 21: 2591-2600. PMID: 25733599, DOI: 10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-14-2603.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBiomarker risk scoreRisk scoreRisk groupsPredictive valueNational Comprehensive Cancer NetworkComprehensive Cancer NetworkCurrent risk stratification systemsIndependent prognostic informationRisk stratification systemProstate cancer aggressivenessRisk classification groupsAccurate risk predictionCoprimary endpointsFavorable pathologyAppropriate therapyCurative therapyRisk stratificationPathologic parametersPrognostic informationProstate biopsyProstate pathologyProstate cancerBlinded studyProstatectomy specimensCancer Network
2013
Sialorrhea: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment with Emphasis on the Role of Botulinum Toxins
Lakraj AA, Moghimi N, Jabbari B. Sialorrhea: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment with Emphasis on the Role of Botulinum Toxins. Toxins 2013, 5: 1010-1031. PMID: 23698357, PMCID: PMC3709276, DOI: 10.3390/toxins5051010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBotulinum toxinSide effectsAdministration of BoNTLevel B evidencePlacebo-controlled studyCurrent medical managementTroublesome side effectsLevel of evidenceOral agentsCerebral palsyClinical featuresExcessive droolingMedical managementTopical agentsB evidenceBlinded studyMedical treatmentAmerican AcademyClinical notesDrug efficacyNeurodegenerative disordersClinical pointB levelsSalivary glandsType BHyperhidrosis: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment with Emphasis on the Role of Botulinum Toxins
Lakraj AA, Moghimi N, Jabbari B. Hyperhidrosis: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Treatment with Emphasis on the Role of Botulinum Toxins. Toxins 2013, 5: 821-840. PMID: 23612753, PMCID: PMC3705293, DOI: 10.3390/toxins5040821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClass II studiesII studyAxillary hyperhidrosisPalmar hyperhidrosisComparator studiesBotulinum toxinClass IEvidence level BLevel of evidenceClass III studiesOral agentsIII studyClinical featuresTopical agentsComparable efficacyLong lasting effectInjection sessionsBlinded studyAmerican AcademyDrug efficacyClass IIHyperhidrosisEfficacyWorld literatureToxin
2011
Tu1554 Interobserver Agreement for Confocal Imaging of Ampullary Lesions: A Multicenter Single Blinded Study
Bakhru M, Sethi A, Jamidar P, Singh S, Kwon R, Siddiqui U, Sawhney M, Talreja J, Gaidhane M, Sauer B, Kahaleh M. Tu1554 Interobserver Agreement for Confocal Imaging of Ampullary Lesions: A Multicenter Single Blinded Study. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2011, 73: ab445. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.03.1046.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
415g: Screening for Familial Pancreatic Neoplasia:a Prospective, Multicenter Blinded Study of EUS, CT, and Secretin-MRCP (The NCI-Spore Lustgarten Foundation Cancer of the Pancreas CAPS 3 Study)
Canto M, Schulick R, Kamel I, Fishman E, Topazian M, Takahashi N, Lee J, Tamm E, Vikram R, Syngal S, Saltzman J, Mortele K, Farrell J, Margolis D, Zhang Z, Petersen G, Hruban R, Goggins M. 415g: Screening for Familial Pancreatic Neoplasia:a Prospective, Multicenter Blinded Study of EUS, CT, and Secretin-MRCP (The NCI-Spore Lustgarten Foundation Cancer of the Pancreas CAPS 3 Study). Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2010, 71: ab119. DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.03.058.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Botulinum Neurotoxin-A for Treatment of Refractory Neck Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Miller D, Richardson D, Eisa M, Bajwa RJ, Jabbari B. Botulinum Neurotoxin-A for Treatment of Refractory Neck Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Pain Medicine 2009, 10: 1012-1017. PMID: 19594841, DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4637.2009.00658.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVisual analog scaleRefractory neck painNeck painExcellent respondersPrimary outcomeMean visual analog scaleAdministration of BoNTEfficacy of BoNTUnits of BoNTChronic neck painPlacebo-controlled studyDouble-blind studyImprovement of ADLBotulinum neurotoxinPlacebo groupAnalgesic effectBotox groupFrequency questionnaireSecondary outcomesPain intensityPain localizationPain QuestionnaireAnalog scaleBlinded studyAnimal studies
2008
False negative PCR despite high levels of JC virus DNA in spinal fluid: Implications for diagnostic testing
Landry ML, Eid T, Bannykh S, Major E. False negative PCR despite high levels of JC virus DNA in spinal fluid: Implications for diagnostic testing. Journal Of Clinical Virology 2008, 43: 247-249. PMID: 18701345, PMCID: PMC2683978, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathyPolymerase chain reactionHerpes simplex virus polymerase chain reactionSpinal fluidCSF polymerase chain reactionNegative polymerase chain reactionFatal neurologic illnessesJC virus DNAFalse-negative polymerase chain reactionHigher positive resultsMultifocal leukoencephalopathyBrain biopsyNeurologic illnessDNA polymerase chain reactionNeurologic diseaseBlinded studyPCR testingDiagnostic testingVirus DNAReference laboratoryYoung mothersChain reactionNegative resultsDifferent virusesPositive results
1997
Mutations Causing Achondroplasia and Thanatophoric Dysplasia Alter bFGF-Induced Calcium Signals in Human Diploid Fibroblasts
Nguyen H, Estacion M, Gargus J. Mutations Causing Achondroplasia and Thanatophoric Dysplasia Alter bFGF-Induced Calcium Signals in Human Diploid Fibroblasts. Human Molecular Genetics 1997, 6: 681-688. PMID: 9158142, DOI: 10.1093/hmg/6.5.681.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAchondroplasiaBradykininCalciumCell LineDiploidyFibroblast Growth Factor 2FibroblastsHomozygoteHumansMutationProtein-Tyrosine KinasesReceptor Protein-Tyrosine KinasesReceptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 2Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 3Receptors, Fibroblast Growth FactorRNA SplicingSignal TransductionThanatophoric DysplasiaConceptsThanatophoric dysplasiaCalcium signalsBasic fibroblast growth factorCell linesCalcium-imaging analysesFibroblast growth factorFibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) gene familyHuman diploid fibroblastsPathophysiological mechanismsIntracellular calciumBlinded studyFGFR3 mutationsUnresponsive linesReceptor functionHereditary disorderTransient increaseGrowth factorDiploid fibroblastsControl cellsBone developmentFibroblast cell lineCalcium wavesReceptor gene familyHeterogeneous signalsAchondroplasia
1988
Detection of renal masses: sensitivities and specificities of excretory urography/linear tomography, US, and CT.
Warshauer D, McCarthy S, Street L, Bookbinder M, Glickman M, Richter J, Hammers L, Taylor C, Rosenfield A. Detection of renal masses: sensitivities and specificities of excretory urography/linear tomography, US, and CT. Radiology 1988, 169: 363-5. PMID: 3051112, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.169.2.3051112.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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