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  1. Article ; Online: The fossil insect assemblage associated with the Toarcian (Lower Jurassic) oceanic anoxic event from Alderton Hill, Gloucestershire, UK.

    Swaby, Emily J / Coe, Angela L / Ansorge, Jörg / Caswell, Bryony A / Hayward, Scott A L / Mander, Luke / Stevens, Liadan G / McArdle, Aimee

    PloS one

    2024  Volume 19, Issue 4, Page(s) e0299551

    Abstract: Extreme global warming and environmental changes associated with the Toarcian (Lower Jurassic) Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE, ~183 Mya) profoundly impacted marine organisms and terrestrial plants. Despite the exceptionally elevated abundances of fossil ... ...

    Abstract Extreme global warming and environmental changes associated with the Toarcian (Lower Jurassic) Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE, ~183 Mya) profoundly impacted marine organisms and terrestrial plants. Despite the exceptionally elevated abundances of fossil insects from strata of this age, only assemblages from Germany and Luxembourg have been studied in detail. Here, we focus on the insect assemblage found in strata recording the T-OAE at Alderton Hill, Gloucestershire, UK, where <15% of specimens have previously been described. We located all known fossil insects (n = 370) from Alderton Hill, and used these to create the first comprehensive taxonomic and taphonomic analysis of the entire assemblage. We show that a diverse palaeoentomofaunal assemblage is preserved, comprising 12 orders, 21 families, 23 genera and 21 species. Fossil disarticulation is consistent with insect decay studies. The number of orders is comparable with present-day assemblages from similar latitudes (30°-40°N), including the Azores, and suggests that the palaeoentomofauna reflects a life assemblage. At Alderton, Hemiptera, Coleoptera and Orthoptera are the commonest (56.1%) orders. The high abundance of Hemiptera (22.1%) and Orthoptera (13.4%) indicates well-vegetated islands, while floral changes related to the T-OAE may be responsible for hemipteran diversification. Predatory insects are relatively abundant (~10% of the total assemblage) and we hypothesise that the co-occurrence of fish and insects within the T-OAE represents a jubilee-like event. The marginally higher proportion of sclerotised taxa compared to present-day insect assemblages possibly indicates adaptation to environmental conditions or taphonomic bias. The coeval palaeoentomofauna from Strawberry Bank, Somerset is less diverse (9 orders, 12 families, 6 genera, 3 species) and is taphonomically biased. The Alderton Hill palaeoentomofauna is interpreted to be the best-preserved and most representative insect assemblage from Toarcian strata in the UK. This study provides an essential first step towards understanding the likely influence of the T-OAE on insects.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Animals ; Fossils ; Oceans and Seas ; Hypoxia ; Insecta ; United Kingdom
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0299551
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  2. Article ; Online: Clinical Features of Psoriatic Arthritis: a Comprehensive Review of Unmet Clinical Needs.

    McArdle, Angela / Pennington, Stephen / FitzGerald, Oliver

    Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology

    2017  Volume 55, Issue 3, Page(s) 271–294

    Abstract: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis (IA) affecting approximately 0.25% of the population. It is a heterogeneous disorder associated with joint damage, disability, disfiguring skin disease and in severe cases, premature mortality. ...

    Abstract Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis (IA) affecting approximately 0.25% of the population. It is a heterogeneous disorder associated with joint damage, disability, disfiguring skin disease and in severe cases, premature mortality. Inherently irreversible and frequently progressive, the process of joint damage begins at, or before, the clinical onset of disease. Early recognition and intervention is thus crucial to patient outcome. At disease onset, however, PsA often resembles other forms of arthritis-especially rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Despite the similarities between PsA and RA, their distinctive pathologies require different treatments. For example, drugs that are effective in RA may not be effective in PsA and can even cause adverse effects. Since there is no currently validated test for PsA, the diagnosis is often missed or delayed and this has functional consequences for the patient. In the context of PsA and RA, making an accurate diagnosis is not the only challenge faced by rheumatologists. Choosing an effective and safe medication to manage the disease is another significant challenge and currently approximately 40% achieve meaningful responses such as minimal disease activity status. For the patient, several months may be lost as a result of trial and error testing-meanwhile, irreversible joint damage may occur. Clearly, more effective clinical tests are urgently needed to improve personalised patient care in PsA. Specifically, there is need to develop minimally invasive tests predictive of diagnosis, response to treatment and radiographic progression. In this review, we examined the biomarker development process, highlighted the importance of qualifying unmet clinical needs and emphasised the challenges that impede biomarker studies. We have compiled a comprehensive list of potentially clinically relevant biomarkers in PsA and provided a summary of proteomic technologies that might usefully support additional biomarker research in PsA.
    MeSH term(s) Arthritis, Psoriatic/diagnosis ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/epidemiology ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/etiology ; Arthritis, Psoriatic/therapy ; Biomarkers ; Diagnostic Imaging ; Disease Management ; Disease Susceptibility ; Health Services Needs and Demand ; Humans ; Outcome Assessment (Health Care) ; Proteomics/methods ; Severity of Illness Index ; Symptom Assessment
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-07-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1239045-8
    ISSN 1559-0267 ; 1080-0549
    ISSN (online) 1559-0267
    ISSN 1080-0549
    DOI 10.1007/s12016-017-8630-7
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  3. Article ; Online: Treatment of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children: Understanding Differences in Results of Comparative Effectiveness Studies.

    Melgar, Michael / Seaby, Eleanor G / McArdle, Andrew J / Young, Cameron C / Campbell, Angela P / Murray, Nancy L / Patel, Manish M / Levin, Michael / Randolph, Adrienne G / Son, Mary Beth F

    ACR open rheumatology

    2022  Volume 4, Issue 9, Page(s) 804–810

    Abstract: Objective: Two cohort studies in patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) demonstrated contrasting results regarding the benefit of initial immunomodulatory treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alone versus IVIG ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Two cohort studies in patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) demonstrated contrasting results regarding the benefit of initial immunomodulatory treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) alone versus IVIG and glucocorticoids. We sought to determine whether application of different MIS-C definitions and differing disease severity between cohorts underlay discrepant results.
    Methods: The Overcoming COVID-19 Public Health Surveillance Registry (OC-19) included patients meeting the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) MIS-C definition, whereas the Best Available Treatment Study (BATS) applied the World Health Organization (WHO) definition. We applied the WHO definition to the OC-19 cohort and the CDC definition to the BATS cohort and determined the proportion that did not meet the alternate definition. We compared illness severity indicators between cohorts.
    Results: Of 349 OC-19 patients, 9.5% did not meet the WHO definition. Of 350 BATS patients, 10.3% did not meet the CDC definition. Most organ system involvement was similar between the cohorts, but more OC-19 patients had WHO-defined cardiac involvement (87.1% vs 79.4%, P = 0.008). OC-19 patients were more often admitted to intensive care (61.0% vs 44.8%, P < 0.001) and more often received vasopressors or inotropes (39.5% vs 22.9%, P < 0.001) before immunomodulatory treatment.
    Conclusion: Greater illness severity and cardiovascular involvement in the OC-19 cohort compared with the BATS cohort, and not use of different MIS-C case definitions, may have contributed to differing study conclusions about optimal initial treatment for MIS-C. Disease severity should be considered in future MIS-C study designs and treatment recommendations to identify patients who would benefit from aggressive immunomodulatory treatment.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-06-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2578-5745
    ISSN (online) 2578-5745
    DOI 10.1002/acr2.11478
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  4. Article ; Online: Discovery Proteomics for COVID-19: Where We Are Now.

    McArdle, Angela / Washington, Kirstin E / Chazarin Orgel, Blandine / Binek, Aleksandra / Manalo, Danica-Mae / Rivas, Alejandro / Ayres, Matthew / Pandey, Rakhi / Phebus, Connor / Raedschelders, Koen / Fert-Bober, Justyna / Van Eyk, Jennifer E

    Journal of proteome research

    2021  Volume 20, Issue 10, Page(s) 4627–4639

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible coronavirus responsible for the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has had a devastating impact on society. Here, we summarize proteomic research that ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible coronavirus responsible for the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has had a devastating impact on society. Here, we summarize proteomic research that has helped elucidate hallmark proteins associated with the disease with respect to both short- and long-term diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, we review the highly variable humoral response associated with COVID-19 and the increased risk of autoimmunity.
    MeSH term(s) Autoimmunity ; COVID-19 ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Proteomics ; SARS-CoV-2
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-22
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2078618-9
    ISSN 1535-3907 ; 1535-3893
    ISSN (online) 1535-3907
    ISSN 1535-3893
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00475
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  5. Article: Discovery Proteomics for COVID-19: Where We Are Now

    McArdle, Angela / Washington, Kirstin E. / Chazarin Orgel, Blandine / Binek, Aleksandra / Manalo, Danica-Mae / Rivas, Alejandro / Ayres, Matthew / Pandey, Rakhi / Phebus, Connor / Raedschelders, Koen / Fert-Bober, Justyna / Van Eyk, Jennifer E.

    Journal of proteome research. 2021 Sept. 22, v. 20, no. 10

    2021  

    Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible coronavirus responsible for the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has had a devastating impact on society. Here, we summarize proteomic research that ...

    Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a highly transmissible coronavirus responsible for the pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which has had a devastating impact on society. Here, we summarize proteomic research that has helped elucidate hallmark proteins associated with the disease with respect to both short- and long-term diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, we review the highly variable humoral response associated with COVID-19 and the increased risk of autoimmunity.
    Keywords COVID-19 infection ; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 ; autoimmunity ; humoral immunity ; pandemic ; prognosis ; proteome ; proteomics ; research ; risk
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2021-0922
    Size p. 4627-4639.
    Publishing place American Chemical Society
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2078618-9
    ISSN 1535-3907 ; 1535-3893
    ISSN (online) 1535-3907
    ISSN 1535-3893
    DOI 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00475
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  6. Article ; Online: The autoimmune signature of hyperinflammatory multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.

    Porritt, Rebecca A / Binek, Aleksandra / Paschold, Lisa / Rivas, Magali Noval / McArdle, Angela / Yonker, Lael M / Alter, Galit / Chandnani, Harsha K / Lopez, Merrick / Fasano, Alessio / Van Eyk, Jennifer E / Binder, Mascha / Arditi, Moshe

    The Journal of clinical investigation

    2021  Volume 131, Issue 20

    Abstract: Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) manifests as a severe and uncontrolled inflammatory response with multiorgan involvement, occurring weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we utilized proteomics, RNA sequencing, autoantibody arrays, ...

    Abstract Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) manifests as a severe and uncontrolled inflammatory response with multiorgan involvement, occurring weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Here, we utilized proteomics, RNA sequencing, autoantibody arrays, and B cell receptor (BCR) repertoire analysis to characterize MIS-C immunopathogenesis and identify factors contributing to severe manifestations and intensive care unit admission. Inflammation markers, humoral immune responses, neutrophil activation, and complement and coagulation pathways were highly enriched in MIS-C patient serum, with a more hyperinflammatory profile in severe than in mild MIS-C cases. We identified a strong autoimmune signature in MIS-C, with autoantibodies targeted to both ubiquitously expressed and tissue-specific antigens, suggesting autoantigen release and excessive antigenic drive may result from systemic tissue damage. We further identified a cluster of patients with enhanced neutrophil responses as well as high anti-Spike IgG and autoantibody titers. BCR sequencing of these patients identified a strong imprint of antigenic drive with substantial BCR sequence connectivity and usage of autoimmunity-associated immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region (IGHV) genes. This cluster was linked to a TRBV11-2 expanded T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire, consistent with previous studies indicating a superantigen-driven pathogenic process. Overall, we identify a combination of pathogenic pathways that culminate in MIS-C and may inform treatment.
    MeSH term(s) Adaptive Immunity ; Adolescent ; Autoimmunity ; Biomarkers/metabolism ; COVID-19/complications ; COVID-19/genetics ; COVID-19/immunology ; COVID-19/metabolism ; Case-Control Studies ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Cohort Studies ; Cytokine Release Syndrome/immunology ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Inflammation/immunology ; Male ; Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/genetics ; Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/immunology ; Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome/metabolism ; Neutrophil Activation ; Proteomics ; RNA-Seq ; Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell/genetics ; Severity of Illness Index ; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/genetics ; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/immunology ; Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome/metabolism
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers ; Receptors, Antigen, B-Cell
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3067-3
    ISSN 1558-8238 ; 0021-9738
    ISSN (online) 1558-8238
    ISSN 0021-9738
    DOI 10.1172/JCI151520
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  7. Article ; Online: Early acetaminophen-protein adducts predict hepatotoxicity following overdose (ATOM-5).

    Chiew, Angela L / James, Laura P / Isbister, Geoffrey K / Pickering, John W / McArdle, Kylie / Chan, Betty S H / Buckley, Nicholas A

    Journal of hepatology

    2019  Volume 72, Issue 3, Page(s) 450–462

    Abstract: Background & aims: Acetaminophen-protein adducts are specific biomarkers of toxic acetaminophen (paracetamol) metabolite exposure. In patients with hepatotoxicity (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] >1,000 U/L), an adduct concentration ≥1.0 nmol/ml is ... ...

    Abstract Background & aims: Acetaminophen-protein adducts are specific biomarkers of toxic acetaminophen (paracetamol) metabolite exposure. In patients with hepatotoxicity (alanine aminotransferase [ALT] >1,000 U/L), an adduct concentration ≥1.0 nmol/ml is sensitive and specific for identifying cases secondary to acetaminophen. Our aim was to characterise acetaminophen-protein adduct concentrations in patients following acetaminophen overdose and determine if they predict toxicity.
    Methods: We performed a multicentre prospective observational study, recruiting patients 14 years of age or older with acetaminophen overdose regardless of intent or formulation. Three serum samples were obtained within the first 24 h of presentation and analysed for acetaminophen-protein adducts. Acetaminophen-protein adduct concentrations were compared to ALT and other indicators of toxicity.
    Results: Of the 240 patients who participated, 204 (85%) presented following acute ingestions, with a median ingested dose of 20 g (IQR 10-40), and 228 (95%) were treated with intravenous acetylcysteine at a median time of 6 h (IQR 3.5-10.5) post-ingestion. Thirty-six (15%) patients developed hepatotoxicity, of whom 22 had an ALT ≤1,000 U/L at the time of initial acetaminophen-protein adduct measurement. Those who developed hepatotoxicity had a higher initial acetaminophen-protein adduct concentration compared to those who did not, 1.63 nmol/ml (IQR 0.76-2.02, n = 22) vs. 0.26 nmol/ml (IQR 0.15-0.41; n = 204; p <0.0001), respectively. The AUROC for hepatotoxicity was 0.98 (95% CI 0.96-1.00; n = 226; p <0.0001) with acetaminophen-protein adduct concentration and 0.89 (95% CI 0.82-0.96; n = 219; p <0.0001) with ALT. An acetaminophen-protein adduct concentration of 0.58 nmol/ml was 100% sensitive and 91% specific for identifying patients with an initial ALT ≤1,000 U/L who would develop hepatotoxicity. Adding acetaminophen-protein adduct concentrations to risk prediction models improved prediction of hepatotoxicity to a level similar to that obtained by more complex models.
    Conclusion: Acetaminophen-protein adduct concentration on presentation predicted which patients with acetaminophen overdose subsequently developed hepatotoxicity, regardless of time of ingestion. An adduct threshold of 0.58 nmol/L was required for optimal prediction.
    Lay summary: Acetaminophen poisoning is one of the most common causes of liver injury. This study examined a new biomarker of acetaminophen toxicity, which measures the amount of toxic metabolite exposure called acetaminophen-protein adduct. We found that those who developed liver injury had a higher initial level of acetaminophen-protein adducts than those who did not.
    Clinical trial registration: Australian Toxicology Monitoring (ATOM) Study-Australian Paracetamol Project: ACTRN12612001240831 (ANZCTR) Date of registration: 23/11/2012.
    MeSH term(s) Acetaminophen/toxicity ; Acetylcysteine/administration & dosage ; Administration, Intravenous ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Alanine Transaminase/blood ; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic/toxicity ; Australia/epidemiology ; Benzoquinones/blood ; Biomarkers/blood ; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury/blood ; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury/epidemiology ; Drug Overdose/blood ; Drug Overdose/drug therapy ; Drug Overdose/epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Imines/blood ; Liver/drug effects ; Liver/injuries ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Analgesics, Non-Narcotic ; Benzoquinones ; Biomarkers ; Imines ; Acetaminophen (362O9ITL9D) ; Alanine Transaminase (EC 2.6.1.2) ; N-acetyl-4-benzoquinoneimine (G6S9BN13TI) ; Acetylcysteine (WYQ7N0BPYC)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-11-22
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Clinical Trial ; Journal Article ; Multicenter Study ; Observational Study ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 605953-3
    ISSN 1600-0641 ; 0168-8278
    ISSN (online) 1600-0641
    ISSN 0168-8278
    DOI 10.1016/j.jhep.2019.10.030
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  8. Article ; Online: Regional and Facility Differences in Interventions for Mastitis by Australian Physiotherapists.

    Diepeveen, Lara Clare / Fraser, Elise / Croft, Anna Jane Elizabeth / Jacques, Angela / McArdle, Adelle M / Briffa, Kathy / McKenna, Leanda

    Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association

    2018  Volume 35, Issue 4, Page(s) 695–705

    Abstract: Background: Little information has been documented regarding interventions for mastitis by Australian physiotherapists. It is currently not known if physiotherapy interventions vary across Australian regions and types of healthcare facilities.: ... ...

    Abstract Background: Little information has been documented regarding interventions for mastitis by Australian physiotherapists. It is currently not known if physiotherapy interventions vary across Australian regions and types of healthcare facilities.
    Research aims: (1) To identify the interventions used by Australian physiotherapists treating mothers with mastitis and (2) to determine the variability in interventions used across regions and facilities.
    Methods: A retrospective observational design was used. A sample of case records of mothers with mastitis was identified (
    Results: The physiotherapy interventions received by mothers included therapeutic ultrasound (n=175; 91.1%), education and advice (
    Conclusions: Regional and facility differences exist in physiotherapy interventions for mastitis in Australia. Healthcare professionals who refer to physiotherapists for mastitis should be aware that interventions received may differ across regions and facility types.
    MeSH term(s) Attitude of Health Personnel ; Australia ; Breast Feeding ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Mastitis/therapy ; Physical Therapists ; Physical Therapy Modalities ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-11-27
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Multicenter Study ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 1138470-0
    ISSN 1552-5732 ; 0890-3344
    ISSN (online) 1552-5732
    ISSN 0890-3344
    DOI 10.1177/0890334418812041
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  9. Article ; Online: Proteomics in Chronic Arthritis-Will We Finally Have Useful Biomarkers?

    Kessel, Christoph / McArdle, Angela / Verweyen, Emely / Weinhage, Toni / Wittkowski, Helmut / Pennington, Stephen R / Foell, Dirk

    Current rheumatology reports

    2018  Volume 20, Issue 9, Page(s) 53

    Abstract: Purpose of review: Current technical advances enable the assessment of the complex changes in body fluid proteomes and thus allow for the discovery of biomarker signatures rather than just following differences of a single marker. In this review, we aim ...

    Abstract Purpose of review: Current technical advances enable the assessment of the complex changes in body fluid proteomes and thus allow for the discovery of biomarker signatures rather than just following differences of a single marker. In this review, we aim to summarize current approaches to discover and evaluate multi-biomarker panels for improved monitoring of chronic arthritis disease activity.
    Recent findings: Mass spectrometry and affinity proteomic methodologies have been used to identify biomarker panels in synovial fluid, serum, plasma, or urine of pediatric and adult chronic arthritis patients. Notably, despite the numerous efforts to develop new and better biomarker panels, very few have undergone extensive analytical and clinical validation and been adopted into routine use for patient benefit. There remains a significant gap between discovery of chronic arthritis biomarker signatures and their validation for clinical use.
    MeSH term(s) Arthritis/diagnosis ; Biomarkers/analysis ; Chronic Disease ; Humans ; Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Proteomics/methods ; Reproducibility of Results
    Chemical Substances Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-07-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2057357-1
    ISSN 1534-6307 ; 1523-3774
    ISSN (online) 1534-6307
    ISSN 1523-3774
    DOI 10.1007/s11926-018-0762-0
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  10. Article ; Online: Efficacy and toxicity of primary re-irradiation for malignant spinal cord compression based on radiobiological modelling: a phase II clinical trial.

    Wallace, Neil D / Dunne, Mary T / McArdle, Orla / Small, Cormac / Parker, Imelda / Shannon, Aoife M / Clayton-Lea, Angela / Parker, Michael / Collins, Conor D / Armstrong, John G / Gillham, Charles / Coffey, Jerome / Fitzpatrick, David / Salib, Osama / Moriarty, Michael / Stevenson, Michael R / Alvarez-Iglesias, Alberto / McCague, Michael / Thirion, Pierre G

    British journal of cancer

    2022  Volume 128, Issue 4, Page(s) 576–585

    Abstract: Background: The efficacy and safety of primary re-irradiation for MSCC are not known. Our aim was to establish the efficacy and safety of biologically effective dose-based re-irradiation.: Methods: Patients presenting with MSCC at a previously ... ...

    Abstract Background: The efficacy and safety of primary re-irradiation for MSCC are not known. Our aim was to establish the efficacy and safety of biologically effective dose-based re-irradiation.
    Methods: Patients presenting with MSCC at a previously irradiated spine segment, and not proceeding with surgical decompression, were eligible. A 3 Gray per fraction experimental schedule (minimum 18 Gy/6 fractions, maximum 30 Gy/10 fractions) was used, delivering a maximum cumulative spinal dose of 100 Gy
    Results: Twenty-two patients were enroled, of whom eleven were evaluable for the primary outcome. Nine of eleven (81.8%) had stable or improved Tomita scores at 5 weeks. One of eight (12.5%) evaluable for late toxicity developed RIM.
    Conclusions: Re-irradiation is an efficacious treatment for MSCC. There is a risk of RIM with a cumulative dose of 120 Gy
    Clinical trial registration: Cancer Trials Ireland (ICORG 07-11); NCT00974168.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Spinal Cord Compression/radiotherapy ; Re-Irradiation ; Dose Fractionation, Radiation ; Spinal Cord Neoplasms/radiotherapy ; Treatment Outcome ; Radiation Injuries ; Radiotherapy Dosage
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Clinical Trial, Phase II ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80075-2
    ISSN 1532-1827 ; 0007-0920
    ISSN (online) 1532-1827
    ISSN 0007-0920
    DOI 10.1038/s41416-022-02078-w
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