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  1. Article ; Online: Comprehensive Assessment of Secreted Immuno-Modulatory Cytokines by Serum-Differentiated and Stem-like Glioblastoma Cells Reveals Distinct Differences between Glioblastoma Phenotypes.

    Robilliard, Laverne D / Yu, Jane / Anchan, Akshata / Finlay, Graeme / Angel, Catherine E / Graham, E Scott

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2022  Volume 23, Issue 22

    Abstract: Glioblastoma is refractory to therapy and presents a significant oncological challenge. Promising immunotherapies have not shown the promise observed in other aggressive cancers. The reasons for this include the highly immuno-suppressive tumour ... ...

    Abstract Glioblastoma is refractory to therapy and presents a significant oncological challenge. Promising immunotherapies have not shown the promise observed in other aggressive cancers. The reasons for this include the highly immuno-suppressive tumour microenvironment controlled by the glioblastoma cells and heterogeneous phenotype of the glioblastoma cells. Here, we wanted to better understand which glioblastoma phenotypes produced the regulatory cytokines, particularly those that are implicated in shaping the immune microenvironment. In this study, we employed nanoString analysis of the glioblastoma transcriptome, and proteomic analysis (proteome profiler arrays and cytokine profiling) of secreted cytokines by different glioblastoma phenotypes. These phenotypes were cultured to reflect a spectrum of glioblastoma cells present in tumours, by culturing an enhanced stem-like phenotype of glioblastoma cells or a more differentiated phenotype following culture with serum. Extensive secretome profiling reveals that there is considerable heterogeneity in secretion patterns between serum-derived and glioblastoma stem-like cells, as well as between individuals. Generally, however, the serum-derived phenotypes appear to be the primary producers of cytokines associated with immune cell recruitment into the tumour microenvironment. Therefore, these glioblastoma cells have considerable importance in shaping the immune landscape in glioblastoma and represent a valuable therapeutic target that should not be ignored.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Glioblastoma/pathology ; Cytokines/genetics ; Brain Neoplasms/pathology ; Proteomics ; Phenotype ; Tumor Microenvironment
    Chemical Substances Cytokines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms232214164
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  2. Article ; Online: How 'significant others' may support parents with decision-making about their child's cancer care: An integrative literature review.

    Jestico, Elizabeth C L / Schutz, Susan E / Finlay, Teresa M D / Appleton, Jane V

    Journal of clinical nursing

    2022  Volume 32, Issue 9-10, Page(s) 1821–1840

    Abstract: Aim: To synthesise what is known from current international evidence about how parents are supported by significant others when they are faced with making decisions about their child's cancer care.: Background: Parents are faced with making ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To synthesise what is known from current international evidence about how parents are supported by significant others when they are faced with making decisions about their child's cancer care.
    Background: Parents are faced with making challenging decisions when their child has cancer and may benefit from support. Whilst previous research has comprehensively explored how healthcare professionals can offer support, little attention has been given to how support may be informally provided from a parent's network of significant others.
    Method: An integrative literature review was undertaken and reported following the ENTREQ framework. Literature was identified from comprehensive database searching across four relevant databases (CINAHL, PubMed, PsychINFO and British Nursing Database) and hand-searching reference lists of retrieved studies. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were critically appraised and then analysed using the Constant Comparative Analysis method.
    Results: Twenty-six articles were included in the review. Two overarching themes were identified. Theme 1-Dimensions of Decision-Making support-included three sub-themes: informational, emotional and instrumental mechanisms of support. Theme 2-Expectations of Decision-Making support-identified that parents' expectations of their own role, and the role of their significant others, affected how decision-making was supported.
    Conclusions: Parents may seek and receive support from various significant members of their network, but there is a fine line between supportive and unsupportive behaviours.
    Relevance to clinical practice: Each family's unique personal, social and cultural context strongly impacts on their support needs, and nurses and other healthcare professionals should be mindful of how parents may access support from their significant others. Further in-depth research around this area would contribute important knowledge around parents' support needs.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Parents/psychology ; Emotions ; Decision Making ; Neoplasms
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1159483-4
    ISSN 1365-2702 ; 0962-1067 ; 1752-9816
    ISSN (online) 1365-2702
    ISSN 0962-1067 ; 1752-9816
    DOI 10.1111/jocn.16220
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  3. Article ; Online: Direct notification by health professionals of relatives at-risk of genetic conditions (with patient consent): views of the Australian public.

    Tiller, Jane M / Stott, Ami / Finlay, Keri / Boughtwood, Tiffany / Madelli, Evanthia O / Horton, Ari / Winship, Ingrid / Nowak, Kristen / Otlowski, Margaret

    European journal of human genetics : EJHG

    2023  Volume 32, Issue 1, Page(s) 98–108

    Abstract: Genetic risk information for medically actionable conditions has relevance for patients' blood relatives. However, cascade testing uptake in at-risk families is <50%, and the burden of contacting relatives is a significant barrier to dissemination of ... ...

    Abstract Genetic risk information for medically actionable conditions has relevance for patients' blood relatives. However, cascade testing uptake in at-risk families is <50%, and the burden of contacting relatives is a significant barrier to dissemination of risk information. Health professionals (HPs) could notify at-risk relatives directly, with patients' consent. This practice is supported by international literature, including strong public support. However, there is little exploration of the Australian public's views about this issue. We surveyed Australian adults using a consumer research company. Respondents were provided a hypothetical scenario and asked about views and preferences regarding direct contact by HPs. 1030 members of the public responded, with median age 45 y and 51% female. The majority would want to be told about genetic risk for conditions that can be prevented/treated early (85%) and contacted directly by a HP (68%). Most preferred a letter that included specific information about the genetic condition in the family (67%) and had no privacy concerns about HPs sending a letter using contact details provided by a relative (85%). A minority (< 5%) had significant privacy concerns, mostly about use of personal contact information. Concerns included ensuring information was not shared with third parties. Almost 50% would prefer that a family member contacted them before the letter was sent, while about half did not prefer this or were unsure. The Australian public supports (and prefers) direct notification of relatives at risk of medically actionable genetic conditions. Guidelines would assist with clarifying clinicians' discretion in this area.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Male ; Australia ; Patients ; Risk Factors ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Informed Consent
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1141470-4
    ISSN 1476-5438 ; 1018-4813
    ISSN (online) 1476-5438
    ISSN 1018-4813
    DOI 10.1038/s41431-023-01395-9
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  4. Article: Head lice infestations: A clinical update.

    Cummings, Carl / Finlay, Jane C / MacDonald, Noni E

    Paediatrics & child health

    2018  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) e18–e24

    Abstract: Head lice ( ...

    Abstract Head lice (
    Language French
    Publishing date 2018-02-15
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2106767-3
    ISSN 1918-1485 ; 1205-7088
    ISSN (online) 1918-1485
    ISSN 1205-7088
    DOI 10.1093/pch/pxx165
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  5. Article ; Online: Psychological outcomes of MRSA isolation in spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

    Gillett, Jenna L / Duff, Jane / Eaton, Rebecca / Finlay, Katherine

    Spinal cord series and cases

    2020  Volume 6, Issue 1, Page(s) 63

    Abstract: Study design: Retrospective secondary analysis with a quantitative, matched-pairs design. Patients isolated due to methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were matched with controls without MRSA infection admitted to a multi-bedded ward, ... ...

    Abstract Study design: Retrospective secondary analysis with a quantitative, matched-pairs design. Patients isolated due to methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were matched with controls without MRSA infection admitted to a multi-bedded ward, based on: gender, injury level, injury severity (AIS grade), age at the time of injury and year of admission.
    Objectives: Determine the implications of MRSA-related infection isolation on spinal cord injury patients' anxiety, depression, appraisals of disability, perceived manageability and pain intensity. Hypotheses predicted patients who were isolated due to MRSA during inpatient stay would demonstrate poorer psychological health outcomes at discharge in comparison with non-isolated matched controls.
    Setting: National Spinal Injuries Centre, England, UK.
    Methods: Secondary analyses were conducted on pre-existing data based on patients' first admission for primary rehabilitation. Psychometric scales were used to measure outcome variables. Assessments were repeated at the time of admission and discharge.
    Results: Nonparametric longitudinal analyses using the nparLD package in R were conducted. Relative treatment effects demonstrated that there were no significant differences between groups across all outcome measures. There was a significant effect of time (admission vs discharge) on perceived manageability and pain intensity, indicating improved outcomes at discharge. There was no difference in the overall length of stay between the isolated and non-isolated groups.
    Conclusions: Isolation experienced by rehabilitation inpatients with spinal cord injury with MRSA had no effect on a series of psychological outcomes. Engaging with rehabilitation had a positive impact in reducing pain unpleasantness and increasing perceived manageability of spinal cord injury, irrespective of infection isolation.
    MeSH term(s) Activities of Daily Living/psychology ; Humans ; Inpatients ; Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data ; Male ; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/pathogenicity ; Outcome Assessment, Health Care ; Patient Discharge/statistics & numerical data ; Retrospective Studies ; Spinal Cord Injuries/complications ; Spinal Cord Injuries/psychology ; Spinal Cord Injuries/rehabilitation
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-07-14
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 2058-6124
    ISSN (online) 2058-6124
    DOI 10.1038/s41394-020-0313-6
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  6. Article ; Online: Developing a translational murine-to-canine pathway for an IL-2/agonist anti-CD40 antibody cancer immunotherapy.

    Proksch, Stephen Francis / Matthysen, Clinton Petrus / Jardine, John E / Wyatt, Ken Mark / Finlay, Jessica Renee / Nelson, Delia Jane

    Veterinary and comparative oncology

    2022  Volume 20, Issue 3, Page(s) 602–612

    Abstract: Human and canine sarcomas are difficult to treat soft tissue malignancies with an urgent need for new improved therapeutic options. Local recurrence rates for humans are between 10%-30%, and 30%-40% develop metastases. Outcomes for dogs with sarcoma vary ...

    Abstract Human and canine sarcomas are difficult to treat soft tissue malignancies with an urgent need for new improved therapeutic options. Local recurrence rates for humans are between 10%-30%, and 30%-40% develop metastases. Outcomes for dogs with sarcoma vary with grade but can be similar. Pet dogs share the human environment and represent human cancer with genetic variation in hosts and tumours. We asked if our murine studies using genetically identical mice and cloned tumour cells were translatable to larger, genetically diverse domestic dogs with naturally occurring tumours, to (i) develop a canine cancer therapeutic, and (ii) to use as a translational pathway to humans. Our murine studies showed that intra-tumoral delivery of interleukin-2 (IL-2) plus an agonist anti-CD40 antibody (Ab) induces long-term curative responses ranging from 30% to 100%, depending on tumour type. We developed an agonist anti-canine-CD40 Ab and conducted a phase I dose finding/toxicology 3 + 3 clinical trial in dogs (n = 27) with soft tissue sarcomas on account of suitability for intratumoral injection and straightforward monitoring. Dogs were treated with IL-2 plus anti-CD40 antibody for 2 weeks. Three dose levels induced tumour regression with minimal side effects, measured by monitoring, haematological and biochemical assays. Importantly, our mouse and canine studies provide encouraging fundamental proof-of-concept data upon which we can develop veterinary and human immunotherapeutic strategies.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; CD40 Antigens ; Dog Diseases/drug therapy ; Dogs ; Humans ; Immunotherapy/veterinary ; Interleukin-2/therapeutic use ; Mice ; Sarcoma/drug therapy ; Sarcoma/veterinary
    Chemical Substances CD40 Antigens ; Interleukin-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2129634-0
    ISSN 1476-5829 ; 1476-5810
    ISSN (online) 1476-5829
    ISSN 1476-5810
    DOI 10.1111/vco.12813
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  7. Article ; Online: Psychiatrists can treat hepatitis C.

    Roder, Christine / Nguyen, Paul / Harvey, Craig / Wardrop, Margaret / Finlay, Jane / Ogunleye, Lekan / Hill, Harry / Athan, Eugene / Wade, Amanda J

    Journal of viral hepatitis

    2021  Volume 28, Issue 12, Page(s) 1763–1764

    MeSH term(s) Hepacivirus ; Hepatitis C/drug therapy ; Humans ; Psychiatry
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 1212497-7
    ISSN 1365-2893 ; 1352-0504
    ISSN (online) 1365-2893
    ISSN 1352-0504
    DOI 10.1111/jvh.13622
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  8. Article: Developing a generic business case for an advanced chronic liver disease support service.

    Wright, Mark / Willmore, Sarah / Verma, Sumita / Omasta-Martin, Anita / Sahota, Humraj / Prentice, Wendy / Stockley, Amelia Jane / Finlay, Fiona / Verne, Julia / Hudson, Ben

    Frontline gastroenterology

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 2, Page(s) 104–109

    Abstract: Introduction: Liver disease deaths are rising, but specialist palliative care services for hepatology are limited. Expansion across the NHS is required.: Methods: We surveyed clinicians, patients and carers to design an 'ideal' service. Using ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Liver disease deaths are rising, but specialist palliative care services for hepatology are limited. Expansion across the NHS is required.
    Methods: We surveyed clinicians, patients and carers to design an 'ideal' service. Using standard NHS tariffs, we calculated the cost of this service. In hospitals where specialist palliative care was available for liver disease, patient-level costs and bed utilisation in last year of life (LYOL) were compared between those seen by specialist palliative care before death and those not.
    Results: The 'ideal' service was described. Costs were calculated as whole time equivalent for a minimal service, which could be scaled up. From a hospital with an existing service, patients seen by specialist palliative care had associated costs of £14 728 in LYOL, compared with £18 558 for those dying without. Savings more than balanced the costs of introducing the service. Average bed days per patient in LYOL were reduced (19.4 vs 25.7) also intensive care unit bed days (1.1 vs 1.8). Despite this, time from first admission in LYOL to death was similar in both groups (6 months for the specialist palliative care group vs 5 for those not referred).
    Conclusions: We have produced a template business case for an 'ideal' advanced liver disease support service, which self-funds and saves many bed days. The model can be easily adapted for local use in other trusts. We describe the methodology for calculating patient-level costs and the required service size. We present a financially compelling argument to expand a service to meet a growing need.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2521857-8
    ISSN 2041-4137
    ISSN 2041-4137
    DOI 10.1136/flgastro-2023-102530
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  9. Article: Developing a translational murine‐to‐canine pathway for an IL‐2/agonist anti‐CD40 antibody cancer immunotherapy

    Proksch, Stephen Francis / Matthysen, Clinton Petrus / Jardine, John E. / Wyatt, Ken Mark / Finlay, Jessica Renee / Nelson, Delia Jane

    Veterinary and comparative oncology. 2022 Sept., v. 20, no. 3

    2022  

    Abstract: Human and canine sarcomas are difficult to treat soft tissue malignancies with an urgent need for new improved therapeutic options. Local recurrence rates for humans are between 10%–30%, and 30%–40% develop metastases. Outcomes for dogs with sarcoma vary ...

    Abstract Human and canine sarcomas are difficult to treat soft tissue malignancies with an urgent need for new improved therapeutic options. Local recurrence rates for humans are between 10%–30%, and 30%–40% develop metastases. Outcomes for dogs with sarcoma vary with grade but can be similar. Pet dogs share the human environment and represent human cancer with genetic variation in hosts and tumours. We asked if our murine studies using genetically identical mice and cloned tumour cells were translatable to larger, genetically diverse domestic dogs with naturally occurring tumours, to (i) develop a canine cancer therapeutic, and (ii) to use as a translational pathway to humans. Our murine studies showed that intra‐tumoral delivery of interleukin‐2 (IL‐2) plus an agonist anti‐CD40 antibody (Ab) induces long‐term curative responses ranging from 30% to 100%, depending on tumour type. We developed an agonist anti‐canine‐CD40 Ab and conducted a phase I dose finding/toxicology 3 + 3 clinical trial in dogs (n = 27) with soft tissue sarcomas on account of suitability for intratumoral injection and straightforward monitoring. Dogs were treated with IL‐2 plus anti‐CD40 antibody for 2 weeks. Three dose levels induced tumour regression with minimal side effects, measured by monitoring, haematological and biochemical assays. Importantly, our mouse and canine studies provide encouraging fundamental proof‐of‐concept data upon which we can develop veterinary and human immunotherapeutic strategies.
    Keywords agonists ; antibodies ; clinical trials ; dogs ; genetic variation ; humans ; immunotherapy ; interleukin-2 ; mice ; remission ; sarcoma ; tissues ; toxicology
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-09
    Size p. 602-612.
    Publishing place Blackwell Publishing Ltd
    Document type Article
    Note JOURNAL ARTICLE
    ZDB-ID 2129634-0
    ISSN 1476-5829 ; 1476-5810
    ISSN (online) 1476-5829
    ISSN 1476-5810
    DOI 10.1111/vco.12813
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  10. Article ; Online: Can ECIS Biosensor Technology Be Used to Measure the Cellular Responses of Glioblastoma Stem Cells?

    Robilliard, Laverne Diana / Yu, Jane / Jun, Sung-Min / Anchan, Akshata / Finlay, Graeme / Angel, Catherine E / Graham, Euan Scott

    Biosensors

    2021  Volume 11, Issue 12

    Abstract: Glioblastoma is considered the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. Glioblastoma tumours are complex, comprising a spectrum of oncogenically transformed cells displaying distinct phenotypes. These can be generated in culture and are called ... ...

    Abstract Glioblastoma is considered the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer. Glioblastoma tumours are complex, comprising a spectrum of oncogenically transformed cells displaying distinct phenotypes. These can be generated in culture and are called differentiated-glioblastoma cells and glioblastoma stem cells. These cells are phenotypically and functionally distinct, where the stem-like glioblastoma cells give rise to and perpetuate the tumour. Electric cell-substrate impedance sensing (ECIS) is a real-time, label-free, impedance-based method for the analysis of cellular behaviour, based on cellular adhesion. Therefore, we asked the question of whether ECIS was suitable for, and capable of measuring the adhesion of glioblastoma cells. The goal was to identify whether ECIS was capable of measuring glioblastoma cell adhesion, with a particular focus on the glioblastoma stem cells. We reveal that ECIS reliably measures adhesion of the differentiated glioblastoma cells on various array types. We also demonstrate the ability of ECIS to measure the migratory behaviour of differentiated glioblastoma cells onto ECIS electrodes post-ablation. Although the glioblastoma stem cells are adherent, ECIS is substantially less capable at reliably measuring their adhesion, compared with the differentiated counterparts. This means that ECIS has applicability for some glioblastoma cultures but much less utility for weakly adherent stem cell counterparts.
    MeSH term(s) Biosensing Techniques ; Electric Impedance ; Glioblastoma ; Humans ; Stem Cells ; Technology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-06
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2662125-3
    ISSN 2079-6374 ; 2079-6374
    ISSN (online) 2079-6374
    ISSN 2079-6374
    DOI 10.3390/bios11120498
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