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  1. Article ; Online: Multi-scale isotopic heterogeneity reveals a complex magmatic evolution

    Kieran A. Iles / Janet M. Hergt / Jon D. Woodhead

    Frontiers in Earth Science, Vol

    An example from the wallundry suite granitoids of the lachlan fold belt, Australia

    2023  Volume 11

    Abstract: Open-system magmatic processes are expected to impart various sorts of isotopic heterogeneity upon the igneous rocks they produce. The range of processes under the “open-system” umbrella (e.g., simple two-component mixing, magma mingling, assimilation ... ...

    Abstract Open-system magmatic processes are expected to impart various sorts of isotopic heterogeneity upon the igneous rocks they produce. The range of processes under the “open-system” umbrella (e.g., simple two-component mixing, magma mingling, assimilation with fractional crystallization) cannot usually be uniquely identified using data from a single isotope system. The use of bulk-rock, mineral separate and in situ techniques and multiple isotope systems allows the characterization of isotopic variability at different sampling scales, illuminating details of the petrogenesis of a magmatic system. This approach has been applied to granitoids of the Wallundry Suite in the Lachlan Fold Belt, Australia. The Wallundry Suite exhibits variations in mineral assemblage, mineral composition and trends in bulk-rock major and trace element compositions consistent with the involvement of liquid-crystal sorting processes such as fractional crystallization. In situ paired O-Hf isotope data from zircon in six samples show an array indicating the isotopic evolution of the melt phase. Similarly, bulk-rock Sr-Nd-Hf isotope arrays support open-system magma evolution. These data combined with the petrographic observations and major and trace element geochemical variations suggest some form of assimilation-fractional crystallization process in the petrogenesis of the Wallundry Suite. Added complexity is revealed by two observations: 1) the isotopic variations are only weakly coupled to the lithology and major element compositions of the samples; and 2) there are distinguishable differences between the Hf isotope compositions of bulk-rock samples and those of the magmatic zircons they host. To varying degrees the rocks consistently show negative ΔεHfbulk-zrc values (i.e., the bulk-rock compositions have less radiogenic Hf isotope values than their coexisting zircons). The preservation of distinctly low Nd and Hf isotope ratios in an Fe-Ti oxide mineral separate suggests that the bulk-rock vs. zircon discrepancy is caused by the presence ...
    Keywords high-temperature I-types ; assimilation ; fractional crystallisation ; hf isotopes ; disequilibium ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 550
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Frontiers Media S.A.
    Document type Article ; Online
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  2. Article: Liver-Directed Therapy Combined with Systemic Therapy: Current Status and Future Directions.

    Young, Shamar / Hannallah, Jack / Goldberg, Dan / Khreiss, Mohammad / Shroff, Rachna / Arshad, Junaid / Scott, Aaron / Woodhead, Gregory

    Seminars in interventional radiology

    2024  Volume 40, Issue 6, Page(s) 515–523

    Abstract: In the past several decades, major advances in both systemic and locoregional therapies have been made for many cancer patients. This has led to modern cancer treatment algorithms frequently calling for active interventions by multiple subspecialists at ... ...

    Abstract In the past several decades, major advances in both systemic and locoregional therapies have been made for many cancer patients. This has led to modern cancer treatment algorithms frequently calling for active interventions by multiple subspecialists at the same time. One of the areas where this can be clearly seen is the concomitant use of locoregional and systemic therapies in patients with primary or secondary cancers of the liver. These combined algorithms have gained favor over the last decade and are largely focused on the allure of the combined ability to control systemic disease while at the same time addressing refractory/resistant clonal populations. While the general concept has gained favor and is likely to only increase in popularity with the continued establishment of viable immunotherapy treatments, for many patients questions remain. Lingering concerns over the increase in toxicity when combining treatment methods, patient selection, and sequencing remain for multiple cancer patient populations. While further work remains, some of these questions have been addressed in the literature. This article reviews the available data on three commonly treated primary and secondary cancers of the liver, namely, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and metastatic colorectal cancer. Furthermore, strengths and weaknesses are reviewed and future directions are discussed.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-24
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 848341-3
    ISSN 1098-8963 ; 0739-9529
    ISSN (online) 1098-8963
    ISSN 0739-9529
    DOI 10.1055/s-0043-1777711
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  3. Article: Size and shape of skeletal muscle M-protein.

    Woodhead, J L / Lowey, S

    Journal of molecular biology

    1982  Volume 157, Issue 1, Page(s) 149–154

    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Chickens ; Connectin ; Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel ; Microscopy, Electron ; Molecular Weight ; Muscle Proteins ; Ultracentrifugation
    Chemical Substances Connectin ; Muscle Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 1982-05-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 80229-3
    ISSN 1089-8638 ; 0022-2836
    ISSN (online) 1089-8638
    ISSN 0022-2836
    DOI 10.1016/0022-2836(82)90517-4
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  4. Article ; Online: A Pilot Study of F-18 Fluciclovine-PET/CT as a Diagnostic Tool for Bone Metastases in Patients With Castrate Resistant Prostate Adenocarcinoma and Correlative Analysis of Blood and Bone Molecular Testing (The FACT Study).

    Babiker, Hani M / Kay, Matthew D / Stuehm, Carol / Woodhead, Gregory / Kuo, Phillip H

    The oncologist

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 11, Page(s) e1114–e1117

    Abstract: Background: Suspicious F-18 fluciclovine PET/CT findings for osseous metastases from prostate cancer (PC) were targeted for core needle biopsy. We correlated the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of biopsied lesions, with biopsy results, other ... ...

    Abstract Background: Suspicious F-18 fluciclovine PET/CT findings for osseous metastases from prostate cancer (PC) were targeted for core needle biopsy. We correlated the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of biopsied lesions, with biopsy results, other diagnostic outcomes, and blood and tissue molecular analysis (TMA).
    Material and methods: Patients with castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) were recruited from a university oncology clinic. SUVmax, histology, blood, and TMA were correlated.
    Results: Fifteen patients were enrolled and 12 underwent bone biopsies. Fifty percent of bone biopsies demonstrated malignancy. Higher SUVmax was associated with positive biopsies for adenocarcinoma (P = .003), and lesions with SUVmax ≥ 5.1 were all positive for malignancy. Significant correlation between blood and somatic TMA (P = .002) was also found.
    Conclusion: Higher uptake of F-18 fluciclovine was associated with higher predictive value for osseous metastasis on biopsy. There was a significant correlation between blood and TMA.
    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography/methods ; Pilot Projects ; Prostate/pathology ; Prostatic Neoplasms/pathology ; Bone Neoplasms/secondary ; Adenocarcinoma
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1409038-7
    ISSN 1549-490X ; 1083-7159
    ISSN (online) 1549-490X
    ISSN 1083-7159
    DOI 10.1093/oncolo/oyad242
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  5. Article ; Online: Corticospinal and spinal adaptations following lower limb motor skill training: a meta-analysis with best evidence synthesis.

    Woodhead, Alex / North, Jamie S / Hill, Jessica / Murphy, Colm P / Kidgell, Dawson J / Tallent, Jamie

    Experimental brain research

    2023  Volume 241, Issue 3, Page(s) 807–824

    Abstract: ... excitability (CSE), Hoffmann's reflex (H-reflex) or muscle compound action potential (M ...

    Abstract Motor skill training alters the human nervous system; however, lower limb motor tasks have been less researched compared to upper limb tasks. This meta-analysis with best evidence synthesis aimed to determine the cortical and subcortical responses that occur following lower limb motor skill training, and whether these responses are accompanied by improvements in motor performance. Following a literature search that adhered to the PRISMA guidelines, data were extracted and analysed from six studies (n = 172) for the meta-analysis, and 11 studies (n = 257) were assessed for the best evidence synthesis. Pooled data indicated that lower limb motor skill training increased motor performance, with a standardised mean difference (SMD) of 1.09 being observed. However, lower limb motor skill training had no effect on corticospinal excitability (CSE), Hoffmann's reflex (H-reflex) or muscle compound action potential (M
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Motor Skills/physiology ; Pyramidal Tracts/physiology ; Muscle, Skeletal/physiology ; Resistance Training ; Upper Extremity ; Evoked Potentials, Motor/physiology ; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-05
    Publishing country Germany
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1201-4
    ISSN 1432-1106 ; 0014-4819
    ISSN (online) 1432-1106
    ISSN 0014-4819
    DOI 10.1007/s00221-023-06563-3
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  6. Article ; Online: Generalized models for quantifying laterality using functional transcranial Doppler ultrasound.

    Thompson, Paul A / Watkins, Kate E / Woodhead, Zoe V J / Bishop, Dorothy V M

    Human brain mapping

    2022  Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 35–48

    Abstract: We consider how analysis of brain lateralization using functional transcranial Doppler ultrasound (fTCD) data can be brought in line with modern statistical methods typically used in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Conventionally, a ... ...

    Abstract We consider how analysis of brain lateralization using functional transcranial Doppler ultrasound (fTCD) data can be brought in line with modern statistical methods typically used in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Conventionally, a laterality index is computed in fTCD from the difference between the averages of each hemisphere's signal within a period of interest (POI) over a series of trials. We demonstrate use of generalized linear models (GLMs) and generalized additive models (GAM) to analyze data from individual participants in three published studies (N = 154, 73 and 31), and compare this with results from the conventional POI averaging approach, and with laterality assessed using fMRI (N = 31). The GLM approach was based on classic fMRI analysis that includes a hemodynamic response function as a predictor; the GAM approach estimated the response function from the data, including a term for time relative to epoch start (simple GAM), plus a categorical index corresponding to individual epochs (complex GAM). Individual estimates of the fTCD laterality index are similar across all methods, but error of measurement is lowest using complex GAM. Reliable identification of cases of bilateral language appears to be more accurate with complex GAM. We also show that the GAM-based approach can be used to efficiently analyze more complex designs that incorporate interactions between tasks.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Functional Laterality/physiology ; Brain/diagnostic imaging ; Brain/physiology ; Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial/methods ; Language ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1197207-5
    ISSN 1097-0193 ; 1065-9471
    ISSN (online) 1097-0193
    ISSN 1065-9471
    DOI 10.1002/hbm.26138
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  7. Article ; Online: Synthesis, structure elucidation, and chemiluminescent activity of new 9-substituted 10-(ω-(succinimidyloxycarbonyl)alkyl)acridinium esters.

    Smith, Keith / Mu, Xiaojing / Li, Zhaoqiang / Holland, Andy M / Woodhead, J Stuart / El-Hiti, Gamal A

    Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 4, Page(s) 487–496

    Abstract: Several new acridinium esters 2-9 having their central acridinium ring bearing a 9-(2,5-dimethylphenoxycarbonyl), 9-(2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenoxycarbonyl) or 9-(2,6-dinitrophenoxycarbonyl) group, and a 10-methyl, 10-(3-(succinimidyloxycarbonyl)propyl), ...

    Abstract Several new acridinium esters 2-9 having their central acridinium ring bearing a 9-(2,5-dimethylphenoxycarbonyl), 9-(2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenoxycarbonyl) or 9-(2,6-dinitrophenoxycarbonyl) group, and a 10-methyl, 10-(3-(succinimidyloxycarbonyl)propyl), 10-(5-(succinimidyloxycarbonyl)pentyl), or 10-(10-(succinimidyloxycarbonyl)decyl) group, have been synthesized and their chemiluminescent properties have been tested. The 2,5-dimethylphenyl acridinium esters emit light slowly (glow) when treated with alkaline hydrogen peroxide, while the 2,6-dinitrophenyl and 2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl esters emit light rapidly (flash). The substituent at the 10 position affects the hydrolytic stabilities of the compounds.
    MeSH term(s) Luminescent Measurements ; Esters/chemistry ; Acridines/chemistry ; Hydrogen Peroxide
    Chemical Substances Esters ; Acridines ; Hydrogen Peroxide (BBX060AN9V)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1470995-8
    ISSN 1522-7243 ; 1522-7235 ; 1099-1271
    ISSN (online) 1522-7243
    ISSN 1522-7235 ; 1099-1271
    DOI 10.1002/bio.4474
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  8. Article ; Online: Ethnic inequalities among NHS staff in England: workplace experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Rhead, Rebecca / Harber-Aschan, Lisa / Onwumere, Juliana / Polling, Catherine / Dorrington, Sarah / Ehsan, Annahita / Stevelink, Sharon A M / Khunti, Kamlesh / Mir, Ghazala / Morriss, Richard / Wessely, Simon / Woodhead, Charlotte / Hatch, Stephani

    Occupational and environmental medicine

    2024  Volume 81, Issue 3, Page(s) 113–121

    Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to determine how workplace experiences of National Health Service (NHS) staff varied by ethnicity during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these experiences are associated with mental and physical health at the time of the study.! ...

    Abstract Objectives: This study aims to determine how workplace experiences of National Health Service (NHS) staff varied by ethnicity during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these experiences are associated with mental and physical health at the time of the study.
    Methods: An online Inequalities Survey was conducted by the Tackling Inequalities and Discrimination Experiences in Health Services study in collaboration with NHS CHECK. This Inequalities Survey collected measures relating to workplace experiences (such as personal protective equipment (PPE), risk assessments, redeployments and discrimination) as well as mental health (Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7)), and physical health (PHQ-15) from NHS staff working in the 18 trusts participating with the NHS CHECK study between February and October 2021 (N=4622).
    Results: Regression analysis of this cross-sectional data revealed that staff from black and mixed/other ethnic groups had greater odds of experiencing workplace harassment (adjusted OR (AOR) 2.43 (95% CI 1.56 to 3.78) and 2.38 (95% CI 1.12 to 5.07), respectively) and discrimination (AOR 4.36 (95% CI 2.73 to 6.96) and 3.94 (95% CI 1.67 to 9.33), respectively) compared with white British staff. Staff from black ethnic groups also had greater odds than white British staff of reporting PPE unavailability (AOR 2.16 (95% CI 1.16 to 4.00)). Such workplace experiences were associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes, though this association varied by ethnicity. Conversely, understanding employment rights around redeployment, being informed about and having the ability to inform redeployment decisions were associated with lower odds of poor physical and mental health.
    Conclusions: Structural changes to the way staff from ethnically minoritised groups are supported, and how their complaints are addressed by leaders within the NHS are urgently required.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; COVID-19 ; State Medicine ; Pandemics ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Workplace
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-08
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1180733-7
    ISSN 1470-7926 ; 1351-0711
    ISSN (online) 1470-7926
    ISSN 1351-0711
    DOI 10.1136/oemed-2023-108976
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  9. Article: Two Epidemics of Sore Throat and Their Relation to the Milk Supply.

    Cotterill, J M / Woodhead, G Sims

    Transactions. Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh

    2018  Volume 7, Page(s) 220–227

    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-03-19
    Publishing country Scotland
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 0267-2790
    ISSN 0267-2790
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  10. Article ; Online: Optimisation of COVID-19 diagnostic pathways in acute hospital admissions to prevent nosocomial transmission.

    Livingstone, Robert / Woodhead, Alexander / Bhandari, Megha / Dias, James / Smith, Trevor / Havelock, Tom / Stammers, Matthew

    The clinical respiratory journal

    2022  Volume 16, Issue 9, Page(s) 618–622

    Abstract: Introduction: In the management of acute hospital admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, safe patient cohorting depends on robust admission diagnostic strategies. It is essential that screening strategies are sensitive and rapid, to prevent nosocomial ...

    Abstract Introduction: In the management of acute hospital admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, safe patient cohorting depends on robust admission diagnostic strategies. It is essential that screening strategies are sensitive and rapid, to prevent nosocomial transmission of COVID-19 and maintain patient flow.
    Methods: We retrospectively identified all COVID-19 positive and suspected cases at our institution screened by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) between 4 April and 28 June 2020. Using RT-PCR positivity within 7 days as our reference standard, we assessed sensitivity and net-benefit of three admission screening strategies: single admission RT-PCR, composite admission RT-PCR and CXR and repeat RT-PCR with 48 h.
    Results: RT-PCR single-test sensitivity was 91.5% (87.8%-94.4%) versus 97.7% (95.4%-99.1%) (p = 0.025) for RT-PCR/CXR composite testing and 95.1% (92.1%-97.2%) (p = 0.03) for repeated RT-PCR. Net-benefit was 0.83 for single RT-PCR versus 0.89 for RT-PCR/CXR and 0.87 for repeated RT-PCR at 0.02% threshold probability.
    Conclusion: The RT-PCR/CXR composite testing strategy was highly sensitive when screening patients at the point of hospital admission. Real-world sensitivity of this approach was comparable to repeat RT-PCR testing within 48 h; however, faster facilitating improved patient flow.
    MeSH term(s) COVID-19/diagnosis ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; COVID-19 Testing ; Cross Infection/diagnosis ; Cross Infection/epidemiology ; Cross Infection/prevention & control ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Retrospective Studies ; SARS-CoV-2/genetics ; Sensitivity and Specificity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-08-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2442214-9
    ISSN 1752-699X ; 1752-6981
    ISSN (online) 1752-699X
    ISSN 1752-6981
    DOI 10.1111/crj.13530
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