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  1. Article ; Online: The use of private regulatory measures to create healthy food retail environments: a scoping review.

    Dancey, Jane / Reeve, Belinda / Jones, Alexandra / Ferguson, Megan / van Burgel, Emma / Brimblecombe, Julie

    Public health nutrition

    2024  Volume 27, Issue 1, Page(s) e88

    Abstract: Objective: Different forms of public and private regulation have been used to improve the healthiness of food retail environments. The aim of this scoping review was to systematically examine the types of private regulatory measures used to create ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Different forms of public and private regulation have been used to improve the healthiness of food retail environments. The aim of this scoping review was to systematically examine the types of private regulatory measures used to create healthy food retail environments, the reporting of the processes of implementation, monitoring, review and enforcement and the barriers to and enablers of these.
    Design: Scoping review using the Johanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL Plus, Business Source Complete and Scopus databases were searched in October 2020 and again in September 2023 using terms for 'food retail', 'regulation' and 'nutrition'. Regulatory measure type was described by domain and mechanism. Deductive thematic analysis was used to identify reported barriers and enablers to effective regulatory governance processes using a public health law framework.
    Setting: Food retail.
    Participants: Food retail settings using private regulatory measures to create healthier food retail environments.
    Results: In total, 17 694 articles were screened and thirty-five included for review from six countries, with all articles published since 2011. Articles reporting on twenty-six unique private regulatory measures cited a mix of voluntary (
    Conclusions: We recommend more attention be paid to reporting on the monitoring, review and enforcement processes used in private regulation to promote further progress in improving the healthiness of food retail environments.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Food ; Marketing ; Environment ; Food Preferences ; Commerce
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1436024-x
    ISSN 1475-2727 ; 1368-9800
    ISSN (online) 1475-2727
    ISSN 1368-9800
    DOI 10.1017/S136898002400065X
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  2. Article ; Online: Targeted therapies and clinical trials in ovarian cancer.

    Dancey, J

    Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology

    2013  Volume 24 Suppl 10, Page(s) x59–x63

    Abstract: Recent advances in molecular profiling have shown that cancers arising from the ovary are phenotypically and genetically heterogeneous. Within histologies, many mutations in druggable targets are uncommon in frequency but mutations leading to activation ... ...

    Abstract Recent advances in molecular profiling have shown that cancers arising from the ovary are phenotypically and genetically heterogeneous. Within histologies, many mutations in druggable targets are uncommon in frequency but mutations leading to activation of specific signal transduction pathways are common. These results support the notion that different targeted agents should be prioritized for testing between and within ovarian cancer histologies. The subsegmentation of ovarian cancers based on molecular features challenge traditional trial designs. Feasibility of accrual and need for data on biological and clinical consequence or target inhibition are leading to trial designs that lump or split patient populations by histology, pathway, gene, and/or mutation. This review summarizes potential therapeutic targets identified from recent molecular profiling studies of ovarian cancers and trial designs to evaluate targeted agents in rare cancer settings.
    MeSH term(s) Clinical Trials as Topic ; Female ; Humans ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Mutation ; Neoplasm Staging ; Ovarian Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Ovarian Neoplasms/genetics ; Ovarian Neoplasms/pathology ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/antagonists & inhibitors ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf/genetics ; Receptor, ErbB-2/antagonists & inhibitors ; Receptor, ErbB-2/genetics ; Signal Transduction/genetics
    Chemical Substances ERBB2 protein, human (EC 2.7.10.1) ; Receptor, ErbB-2 (EC 2.7.10.1) ; BRAF protein, human (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins B-raf (EC 2.7.11.1)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-11-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1025984-3
    ISSN 1569-8041 ; 0923-7534
    ISSN (online) 1569-8041
    ISSN 0923-7534
    DOI 10.1093/annonc/mdt473
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  3. Article ; Online: Genomics, personalized medicine and cancer practice.

    Dancey, Janet

    Clinical biochemistry

    2012  Volume 45, Issue 6, Page(s) 379–381

    MeSH term(s) Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics ; Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Genetic Testing ; Genomics ; Humans ; Molecular Targeted Therapy ; Neoplasms/genetics ; Neoplasms/metabolism ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Precision Medicine
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers, Tumor
    Language English
    Publishing date 2012-04
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 390372-2
    ISSN 1873-2933 ; 0009-9120
    ISSN (online) 1873-2933
    ISSN 0009-9120
    DOI 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.03.003
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  4. Article ; Online: Barriers to conducting cancer trials in Canada: an analysis of key informant interviews.

    Bentley, C / Sundquist, S / Dancey, J / Peacock, S

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)

    2020  Volume 27, Issue 3, Page(s) e307–e312

    Abstract: Background: In Canada, there is growing evidence that oncology clinical trials units (ctus) and programs face serious financial challenges. Investment in cancer research in Canada has declined almost 20% in the 5 years since its peak in 2011, and the ... ...

    Abstract Background: In Canada, there is growing evidence that oncology clinical trials units (ctus) and programs face serious financial challenges. Investment in cancer research in Canada has declined almost 20% in the 5 years since its peak in 2011, and the costs of conducting leading-edge trials are rising. Clinical trials units must therefore be strategic about which studies they open. We interviewed Canadian health care professionals responsible for running cancer trials programs to identify the barriers to sustainability that they face.
    Methods: One-on-one telephone interviews were conducted with clinicians and clinical research professionals at oncology ctus in Canada. We asked for their perspectives about the barriers to conducting trials at their institutions, in their provinces, and nationwide. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed, anonymized, and coded in the NVivo software application (version 11: QSR International, Melbourne, Australia). The initial coding structure was informed by the interview script, with new concepts drawn out and coded during analysis, using a constant comparative approach.
    Results: Between June 2017 and November 2018, 25 interviews were conducted. Key barriers that participants identified were■ insufficient stable funding to support trials infrastructure and retain staff;■ the need to adopt strict cost-recovery policies, leading to fewer academic trials in portfolios; and■ an overreliance on industry to fund clinical research in Canada.
    Conclusions: Funding uncertainties have led ctus to increasingly rely on industry sponsorship and more stringent feasibility thresholds to remain solvent. Retaining skilled trials staff can create efficiencies in opening and running studies, with spillover effects of more trials being open to patients. More academic studies are needed to curb industry's influence.
    MeSH term(s) Canada ; Clinical Trials as Topic/methods ; Female ; Humans ; Interview, Psychological/methods ; Male
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-01
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1236972-x
    ISSN 1718-7729 ; 1198-0052
    ISSN (online) 1718-7729
    ISSN 1198-0052
    DOI 10.3747/co.27.5707
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  5. Article ; Online: Identifying patient-valued outcomes for use in early phase trials of ocular surface disease interventions.

    Slade, Anita L / Recchioni, Alberto / Aiyegbusi, Olalekan L / Retzer, Ameeta / Nice, Laura / Dancey, Elizabeth / Calvert, Melanie J / Rauz, Saaeha

    The ocular surface

    2023  Volume 29, Page(s) 550–556

    Abstract: Background: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can be used to evaluate the impact of dry eye symptoms (DES) on daily life. Early-phase clinical trials provide an opportunity to evaluate PRO strategies. Existing measures identified through systematic ... ...

    Abstract Background: Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can be used to evaluate the impact of dry eye symptoms (DES) on daily life. Early-phase clinical trials provide an opportunity to evaluate PRO strategies. Existing measures identified through systematic review omitted important concepts that mattered to patients. The aim of our work was to develop a conceptual map of DES and assess the relative importance of identified concepts.
    Methods: Web-based group concept mapping software was used to develop a conceptual map. This semi-quantitative mixed-methods approach consists of three stages 1) statement generation, 2) thematic sorting, 3) rating of statements for importance [1 (not important), 2 (important), 3 (very important)] and relevance [1 (not my experience), 2 (sometimes my experience); 3 (definitely my experience)]. Thirty-nine participants were recruited from two UK-based patient support groups (British Sjögren's Syndrome Association, PemFriends). Three withdrew, two for health reasons and one struggled with the web-based format.
    Results: 125 statements and six thematic clusters were generated. The Environmental Impacts cluster scored highest for importance (2.45), followed by Pain and Discomfort (2.35), Eye Treatments (2.32), Daily Impact (2.07), Psychosocial Issues (1.78) and Miscellaneous (1.78). Mapping statements against existing PRO measures confirmed a number of important missing issues including the impact of 'UV levels' (2.50), hot dry weather (2.33), the temporal aspects of pain (2.64), and issues with night-driving (2.59).
    Conclusions: Group concept mapping identified important issues for people living with DES not currently captured by existing PROs, highlighting the need for additional PRO items to be considered for use in clinical trials.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Sjogren's Syndrome/diagnosis ; Patient Reported Outcome Measures ; Quality of Life
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2208578-6
    ISSN 1937-5913 ; 1542-0124
    ISSN (online) 1937-5913
    ISSN 1542-0124
    DOI 10.1016/j.jtos.2023.07.005
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  6. Article ; Online: The Impact of COVID-19 on Academic Cancer Clinical Trials in Canada and the Initial Response from Cancer Centers.

    Sundquist, Stephen / Kato, Diana / Xu, Rebecca Y / Schoales, James / Kulendran, Saranya / Dancey, Janet E

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)

    2022  Volume 29, Issue 4, Page(s) 2435–2441

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in temporary holds placed on new trial startups, patient recruitment and follow up visits for trials which contributed to major disruptions in cancer center trial unit operations. To assess the impact, the Canadian Cancer ... ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in temporary holds placed on new trial startups, patient recruitment and follow up visits for trials which contributed to major disruptions in cancer center trial unit operations. To assess the impact, the Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Network (3CTN) members participated in regional meetings and a survey to understand the impact of the pandemic to academic cancer clinical trials (ACCT) activity, cancer trial unit operations and supports needed for post-pandemic recovery. Trial performance and recruitment data collected from 1 April 2020-31 March 2021 was compared to the same period in previous years. From 1 April-30 June 2020, patient recruitment decreased by 67.5% and trial site activations decreased by 81% compared to the same period in 2019. Recovery to reopening and recruitment of ACCTs began after three months, which was faster than initially projected. However, ongoing COVID-19 impacts on trial unit staffing and operations continue to contribute to delayed trial activations, lower patient recruitment and may further strain centers' capacity for participation in academic-sponsored trials.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19 ; Canada ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Humans ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Pandemics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-03-30
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1236972-x
    ISSN 1718-7729 ; 1198-0052
    ISSN (online) 1718-7729
    ISSN 1198-0052
    DOI 10.3390/curroncol29040197
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  7. Article ; Online: mTOR signaling and drug development in cancer.

    Dancey, Janet

    Nature reviews. Clinical oncology

    2010  Volume 7, Issue 4, Page(s) 209–219

    Abstract: Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a protein kinase of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Activation of mTOR in response to growth, nutrient and energy signals leads to an increase in protein synthesis, which is required for tumor development. This ... ...

    Abstract Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) is a protein kinase of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Activation of mTOR in response to growth, nutrient and energy signals leads to an increase in protein synthesis, which is required for tumor development. This feature makes mTOR an attractive target for cancer therapy. First-generation mTOR inhibitors are sirolimus derivatives (rapalogs), which have been evaluated extensively in cancer patients. Everolimus and temsirolimus are already approved for the treatment of renal-cell carcinoma. Temsirolimus is also approved for the treatment of mantle-cell lymphoma. These drugs, in addition to ridaforolimus (formerly deforolimus) and sirolimus, are currently being evaluated in clinical trials of various cancers. Second-generation mTOR inhibitors are small molecules that target the kinase domain, and have also entered clinical development. Clinical trials are underway to identify additional malignancies that respond to mTOR inhibitors, either alone or in combination with other therapies. Future research should evaluate the optimal drug regimens, schedules, patient populations, and combination strategies for this novel class of agents.
    MeSH term(s) Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; Drug Design ; Humans ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Neoplasms/physiopathology ; Phosphorylation ; Signal Transduction ; Sirolimus/analogs & derivatives ; Sirolimus/pharmacology ; Sirolimus/therapeutic use ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases/antagonists & inhibitors
    Chemical Substances Antineoplastic Agents ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; MTOR protein, human (EC 2.7.1.1) ; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases (EC 2.7.1.1) ; Sirolimus (W36ZG6FT64)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2491410-1
    ISSN 1759-4782 ; 1759-4774
    ISSN (online) 1759-4782
    ISSN 1759-4774
    DOI 10.1038/nrclinonc.2010.21
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  8. Article ; Online: Synoptic Reporting in Clinical Placental Pathology: A Preliminary Investigation Into Report Findings and Interobserver Agreement.

    Dancey, Sonia R / Benton, Samantha J / Lafreniere, Anthea J / Leckie, Michal / McLeod, Benjamin / Sim, Jordan / El-Demellawy, Dina / Grynspan, David / Bainbridge, Shannon A

    Pediatric and developmental pathology : the official journal of the Society for Pediatric Pathology and the Paediatric Pathology Society

    2023  Volume 26, Issue 4, Page(s) 333–344

    Abstract: Introduction: Placental pathology is key for investigating adverse pregnancy outcomes, however, lack of standardization in reporting has limited clinical utility. We evaluated a novel placental pathology synoptic report, comparing its robustness to ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Placental pathology is key for investigating adverse pregnancy outcomes, however, lack of standardization in reporting has limited clinical utility. We evaluated a novel placental pathology synoptic report, comparing its robustness to narrative reports, and assessed interobserver agreement.
    Methods: 100 singleton placentas were included. Histology slides were examined by 2 senior perinatal pathologists and 2 pathology residents using a synoptic report (32 lesions). Historical narrative reports were compared to synoptic reports. Kappa scores were calculated for interobserver agreement between senior, resident, and senior vs resident pathologists.
    Results: Synoptic reporting detected 169 (51.4%) lesion instances initially not included in historical reports. Amongst senior pathologists, 64% of all lesions examined demonstrated fair-to-excellent agreement (Kappa ≥0.41), with only 26% of Kappas ≥0.41 amongst those examined by resident pathologists. Well-characterized lesions (e.g., chorioamnionitis) demonstrated higher agreement, with lower agreement for uncommon lesions and those previously shown to have poor consensus.
    Discussion: Synoptic reporting is one proposed method to address issues in placenta pathology reporting. The synoptic report generally identifies more lesions compared to the narrative report, however clinical significance remains unclear. Interobserver agreement is likely related to differential in experience. Further efforts to improve overall standardization of placenta pathology reporting are needed.
    MeSH term(s) Pregnancy ; Female ; Humans ; Placenta ; Observer Variation ; Pregnancy Outcome ; Pathology, Clinical ; Research Report
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1463498-3
    ISSN 1615-5742 ; 1093-5266
    ISSN (online) 1615-5742
    ISSN 1093-5266
    DOI 10.1177/10935266231164446
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  9. Article: Torticollis as Presentation for Atypical Kawasaki Disease Complicated by Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms.

    Dyer, Tracey / Dancey, Paul / Martin, John / Shah, Suryakant

    Case reports in pediatrics

    2018  Volume 2018, Page(s) 4236264

    Abstract: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis of childhood. The diagnosis can be made in a patient who presents with a prolonged high fever and meeting at least four of five criteria including polymorphous rash, mucosal changes, extremity changes ...

    Abstract Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis of childhood. The diagnosis can be made in a patient who presents with a prolonged high fever and meeting at least four of five criteria including polymorphous rash, mucosal changes, extremity changes (including swelling and/or palmar and plantar erythema), bilateral nonsuppurative conjunctivitis, and unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy. Atypical KD refers to patients who have not met the full criteria and in whom atypical features may be present. We discuss a case of a 6-year-old male who presented to the Emergency Department with torticollis. A series of investigations for elevated inflammatory markers revealed dilated coronary artery aneurysms on echocardiogram, and thus he was diagnosed with atypical KD. His only other criteria were bilateral nonsuppurative conjunctivitis and a prior brief febrile illness. He was treated with high-dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) and low-dose aspirin. Low-molecular-weight heparin and atenolol were added due to the presence of giant aneurysms.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-10-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2659094-3
    ISSN 2090-6811 ; 2090-6803
    ISSN (online) 2090-6811
    ISSN 2090-6803
    DOI 10.1155/2018/4236264
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  10. Article ; Online: Prospective Randomized Trial of Docetaxel Versus Best Supportive Care in Patients With Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Previously Treated With Platinum-Based Chemotherapy.

    Shepherd, Frances A / Dancey, Janet / Ramlau, Rodryg / Mattson, Karin / Gralla, Richard / O'Rourke, Mark / Levitan, Nathan / Gressot, Laurent / Vincent, Mark / Burkes, Ronald / Coughlin, Susan / Kim, Yong / Berille, Jocelyne

    Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology

    2023  Volume 41, Issue 15, Page(s) 2673–2681

    Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate whether treatment with single-agent docetaxel would result in longer survival than would best supportive care in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer who had previously been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Secondary ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To evaluate whether treatment with single-agent docetaxel would result in longer survival than would best supportive care in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer who had previously been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Secondary end points included assessment of response (docetaxel arm only), toxicity, and quality of life.
    PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients with performance statuses of 0 to 2 and stage IIIB/IV non-small-cell lung cancer with either measurable or evaluable lesions were eligible for entry onto the study if they had undergone one or more platinum-based chemotherapy regimens and if they had adequate hematology and biochemistry parameters. They were excluded if they had symptomatic brain metastases or if they had previously been treated with paclitaxel. Patients were stratified by performance status and best response to cisplatin chemotherapy and were then randomized to treatment with docetaxel 100 mg/m
    Results: One hundred four patients (103 of whom were eligible for entry onto the study) were well balanced for prognostic factors. Of 84 patients with measurable lesions, six (7.1%) achieved partial responses (three patients at each dose level). Time to progression was longer for docetaxel patients than for best supportive care patients (10.6
    Conclusion: Treatment with docetaxel is associated with significant prolongation of survival, and at a dose of 75 mg/m
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Corrected and Republished Article
    ZDB-ID 604914-x
    ISSN 1527-7755 ; 0732-183X
    ISSN (online) 1527-7755
    ISSN 0732-183X
    DOI 10.1200/JCO.22.02545
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