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  1. Article: Virtual reality use and patient outcomes in palliative care: A scoping review.

    Moloney, Mairead / Doody, Owen / O'Reilly, Martina / Lucey, Michael / Callinan, Joanne / Exton, Chris / Colreavy, Simon / O'Mahony, Frances / Meskell, Pauline / Coffey, Alice

    Digital health

    2023  Volume 9, Page(s) 20552076231207574

    Abstract: Objective: Virtual reality is increasingly used in healthcare settings. Potentially, it's use in palliative carecould have a positive impact; however, there is limited evidence on the scope, purpose and patient outcomes relating to virtual reality use ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Virtual reality is increasingly used in healthcare settings. Potentially, it's use in palliative carecould have a positive impact; however, there is limited evidence on the scope, purpose and patient outcomes relating to virtual reality use in this context. The objective of this scoping review is to chart the literature on virtual reality use in palliative care, identifying any evidence relating to biopsychosocial patient outcomes which could support its use in practice.
    Methods: A scoping review of the literature, involving . a systematic search across 10 electronic bibliographic databases in December 2021, . Eligibility criteria were primary research studies, of any research designwithin a 10-year timeframe, which reported on virtual reality use and patient outcomes in palliative care. A total of 993 papers were identified, andcomprehensive screening resulted in 10 papers for inclusion.
    Results: This scoping review identified 10 papers addressing virtual reality in palliative care, published within a three-year timeframe 2019-2021. Research methodologies included mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative. The evidence highlightsvirtual reality use with patients receiving palliative care in a variety of settings, and data around useability, feasibility and acceptability is positive. However, the evidence regarding biopsychosocial patient outcomes linked to virtual reality use is limited.
    Conclusion: Virtual reality is gathering momentum in palliative care and is potentially a helpful intervention; however more research is needed to underpin the evidence base supporting its application, particularly in understanding the impact on biopsychosocial patient outcomes and ascertaining the best approach for measuring intervention effectiveness.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2819396-9
    ISSN 2055-2076
    ISSN 2055-2076
    DOI 10.1177/20552076231207574
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  2. Article: The emerging science of epigenomics.

    Callinan, Pauline A / Feinberg, Andrew P

    Human molecular genetics

    2006  Volume 15 Spec No 1, Page(s) R95–101

    Abstract: One of the most exciting frontiers in both epigenetics and genome sciences is the new field of epigenomics. This new discipline promises novel insights into the genome because of its potential to detect quantitative alterations, multiplex modifications ... ...

    Abstract One of the most exciting frontiers in both epigenetics and genome sciences is the new field of epigenomics. This new discipline promises novel insights into the genome because of its potential to detect quantitative alterations, multiplex modifications and regulatory sequences outside of genes. A number of new epigenomic strategies are emerging to exploit microarray formats with varying substrate choice, pre-processing and data analysis. These approaches are designed to detect large numbers of variations in DNA methylation and chromatin modification. Many groups are joining forces toward developing an organized Human Epigenome Project to exploit these new technologies to better understand the basis of normal development and human disease.
    MeSH term(s) Chromatin Immunoprecipitation ; DNA Methylation ; Epigenesis, Genetic ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Genome, Human ; Genomics/methods ; Humans
    Language English
    Publishing date 2006-05-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1108742-0
    ISSN 1460-2083 ; 0964-6906
    ISSN (online) 1460-2083
    ISSN 0964-6906
    DOI 10.1093/hmg/ddl095
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  3. Article ; Online: Virtual reality use and patient outcomes in palliative care

    Mairead Moloney / Owen Doody / Martina O’Reilly / Michael Lucey / Joanne Callinan / Chris Exton / Simon Colreavy / Frances O’Mahony / Pauline Meskell / Alice Coffey

    Digital Health, Vol

    A scoping review

    2023  Volume 9

    Abstract: Objective Virtual reality is increasingly used in healthcare settings. Potentially, it's use in palliative carecould have a positive impact; however, there is limited evidence on the scope, purpose and patient outcomes relating to virtual reality use in ... ...

    Abstract Objective Virtual reality is increasingly used in healthcare settings. Potentially, it's use in palliative carecould have a positive impact; however, there is limited evidence on the scope, purpose and patient outcomes relating to virtual reality use in this context. The objective of this scoping review is to chart the literature on virtual reality use in palliative care, identifying any evidence relating to biopsychosocial patient outcomes which could support its use in practice. Methods A scoping review of the literature, involving . a systematic search across 10 electronic bibliographic databases in December 2021, . Eligibility criteria were primary research studies, of any research designwithin a 10-year timeframe, which reported on virtual reality use and patient outcomes in palliative care. A total of 993 papers were identified, andcomprehensive screening resulted in 10 papers for inclusion. Results This scoping review identified 10 papers addressing virtual reality in palliative care, published within a three-year timeframe 2019–2021. Research methodologies included mixed methods, quantitative and qualitative. The evidence highlightsvirtual reality use with patients receiving palliative care in a variety of settings, and data around useability, feasibility and acceptability is positive. However, the evidence regarding biopsychosocial patient outcomes linked to virtual reality use is limited. Conclusion Virtual reality is gathering momentum in palliative care and is potentially a helpful intervention; however more research is needed to underpin the evidence base supporting its application, particularly in understanding the impact on biopsychosocial patient outcomes and ascertaining the best approach for measuring intervention effectiveness.
    Keywords Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics ; R858-859.7
    Subject code 629
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher SAGE Publishing
    Document type Article ; Online
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  4. Article: Alu retrotransposition-mediated deletion.

    Callinan, Pauline A / Wang, Jianxin / Herke, Scott W / Garber, Randall K / Liang, Ping / Batzer, Mark A

    Journal of molecular biology

    2005  Volume 348, Issue 4, Page(s) 791–800

    Abstract: Alu repeats contribute to genomic instability in primates via insertional and recombinational mutagenesis. Here, we report an analysis of Alu element-induced genomic instability through a novel mechanism termed retrotransposition-mediated deletion, and ... ...

    Abstract Alu repeats contribute to genomic instability in primates via insertional and recombinational mutagenesis. Here, we report an analysis of Alu element-induced genomic instability through a novel mechanism termed retrotransposition-mediated deletion, and assess its impact on the integrity of primate genomes. For human and chimpanzee genomes, we find evidence of 33 retrotransposition-mediated deletion events that have eliminated approximately 9000 nucleotides of genomic DNA. Our data suggest that, during the course of primate evolution, Alu retrotransposition may have contributed to over 3000 deletion events, eliminating approximately 900 kb of DNA in the process. Potential mechanisms for the creation of Alu retrotransposition-mediated deletions include L1 endonuclease-dependent retrotransposition, L1 endonuclease-independent retrotransposition, internal priming on DNA breaks, and promiscuous target primed reverse transcription. A comprehensive analysis of the collateral effects by Alu mobilization on all primate genomes will require sequenced genomes from representatives of the entire order.
    MeSH term(s) Alu Elements/genetics ; Animals ; Base Sequence ; Chromosome Deletion ; Gene Duplication ; Genome ; Genomic Instability/genetics ; Genomics ; Humans ; Models, Genetic ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Polymorphism, Genetic/genetics ; Primates/genetics ; Retroelements/genetics ; Sequence Deletion/genetics
    Chemical Substances Retroelements
    Language English
    Publishing date 2005-05-13
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; 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/j.jmb.2005.02.043
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  5. Article: Differential alu mobilization and polymorphism among the human and chimpanzee lineages.

    Hedges, Dale J / Callinan, Pauline A / Cordaux, Richard / Xing, Jinchuan / Barnes, Erin / Batzer, Mark A

    Genome research

    2004  Volume 14, Issue 6, Page(s) 1068–1075

    Abstract: Alu elements are primate-specific members of the SINE (short interspersed element) retroposon family, which comprise approximately 10% of the human genome. Here we report the first chromosomal-level comparison examining the Alu retroposition dynamics ... ...

    Abstract Alu elements are primate-specific members of the SINE (short interspersed element) retroposon family, which comprise approximately 10% of the human genome. Here we report the first chromosomal-level comparison examining the Alu retroposition dynamics following the divergence of humans and chimpanzees. We find a twofold increase in Alu insertions in humans in comparison to the common chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). The genomic diversity (polymorphism for presence or absence of the Alu insertion) associated with these inserts indicates that, analogous to recent nucleotide diversity studies, the level of chimpanzee Alu diversity is approximately 1.7 times higher than that of humans. Evolutionarily recent Alu subfamily structure differs markedly between the human and chimpanzee lineages, with the major human subfamilies remaining largely inactive in the chimpanzee lineage. We propose a population-based model to account for the observed fluctuation in Alu retroposition rates across primate taxa.
    MeSH term(s) Alu Elements/genetics ; Animals ; Aotus trivirgatus/genetics ; Base Composition/genetics ; Base Sequence/genetics ; Cell Line ; Chromosome Mapping/methods ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 21/genetics ; Continental Population Groups/genetics ; DNA/genetics ; Evolution, Molecular ; Genetic Markers/genetics ; Gorilla gorilla/genetics ; Humans ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutagenesis, Insertional/genetics ; Pan paniscus/genetics ; Pan troglodytes/genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic/genetics ; Species Specificity
    Chemical Substances Genetic Markers ; DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2004-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 1284872-4
    ISSN 1549-5469 ; 1088-9051 ; 1054-9803
    ISSN (online) 1549-5469
    ISSN 1088-9051 ; 1054-9803
    DOI 10.1101/gr.2530404
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  6. Article ; Online: Analysis of library associated information needs of staff in a specialist palliative and gerontological care centre in Mid-West Ireland.

    Callinan, Joanne / McLoughlin, Kathleen / McCarthy, Pauline

    Health information and libraries journal

    2010  Volume 27, Issue 4, Page(s) 286–294

    Abstract: Background: Milford Care Centre is a major centre for specialist palliative and gerontological care in the Mid-West of Ireland. In August 2008, a Librarian was employed to support the information, research, teaching and professional development needs of ...

    Abstract Background: Milford Care Centre is a major centre for specialist palliative and gerontological care in the Mid-West of Ireland. In August 2008, a Librarian was employed to support the information, research, teaching and professional development needs of staff and students. In planning associated with this role, it was necessary to undertake an analysis of the information needs of staff.
    Objectives: (1) To understand the information needs of staff with regard to the new Library and Information Service. (2) To identify current access to and levels of skill in information literacy and ICT. (3) To ascertain the need for training in those skills.
    Methods: A web-based questionnaire was disseminated in November by email and printed copies were left at other locations.
    Results: Assistance with obtaining journal articles was rated most highly by respondents as being an important service. Eighty-three per cent indicated that they did not have access to online health databases. Small group classes were considered the preferred method of providing training. Afternoons were also considered more convenient for visiting the library.
    Conclusion: The results will be used to plan the development of the library with a better insight of users needs and assist us to utilise resources more effectively.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Health Services for the Aged ; Humans ; Information Literacy ; Information Seeking Behavior ; Ireland ; Libraries, Medical/organization & administration ; Library Services ; Needs Assessment ; Palliative Care ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2045997-X
    ISSN 1471-1842 ; 1471-1834
    ISSN (online) 1471-1842
    ISSN 1471-1834
    DOI 10.1111/j.1471-1842.2010.00908.x
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  7. Article: Mobile element-based assay for human gender determination.

    Hedges, Dale J / Walker, Jerilyn A / Callinan, Pauline A / Shewale, Jaiprakash G / Sinha, Sudhir K / Batzer, Mark A

    Analytical biochemistry

    2002  Volume 312, Issue 1, Page(s) 77–79

    MeSH term(s) Base Sequence ; DNA Primers ; Female ; Forensic Medicine ; Humans ; Interspersed Repetitive Sequences ; Male ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Sex Determination Processes
    Chemical Substances DNA Primers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2002-08-23
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 1110-1
    ISSN 1096-0309 ; 0003-2697
    ISSN (online) 1096-0309
    ISSN 0003-2697
    DOI 10.1016/s0003-2697(02)00430-x
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  8. Article ; Online: Genomic rearrangements by LINE-1 insertion-mediated deletion in the human and chimpanzee lineages.

    Han, Kyudong / Sen, Shurjo K / Wang, Jianxin / Callinan, Pauline A / Lee, Jungnam / Cordaux, Richard / Liang, Ping / Batzer, Mark A

    Nucleic acids research

    2005  Volume 33, Issue 13, Page(s) 4040–4052

    Abstract: Long INterspersed Elements (LINE-1s or L1s) are abundant non-LTR retrotransposons in mammalian genomes that are capable of insertional mutagenesis. They have been associated with target site deletions upon insertion in cell culture studies of ... ...

    Abstract Long INterspersed Elements (LINE-1s or L1s) are abundant non-LTR retrotransposons in mammalian genomes that are capable of insertional mutagenesis. They have been associated with target site deletions upon insertion in cell culture studies of retrotransposition. Here, we report 50 deletion events in the human and chimpanzee genomes directly linked to the insertion of L1 elements, resulting in the loss of approximately 18 kb of sequence from the human genome and approximately 15 kb from the chimpanzee genome. Our data suggest that during the primate radiation, L1 insertions may have deleted up to 7.5 Mb of target genomic sequences. While the results of our in vivo analysis differ from those of previous cell culture assays of L1 insertion-mediated deletions in terms of the size and rate of sequence deletion, evolutionary factors can reconcile the differences. We report a pattern of genomic deletion sizes similar to those created during the retrotransposition of Alu elements. Our study provides support for the existence of different mechanisms for small and large L1-mediated deletions, and we present a model for the correlation of L1 element size and the corresponding deletion size. In addition, we show that internal rearrangements can modify L1 structure during retrotransposition events associated with large deletions.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Base Sequence ; Evolution, Molecular ; Genome, Human ; Genomics ; Humans ; Long Interspersed Nucleotide Elements ; Models, Genetic ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutagenesis, Insertional ; Pan troglodytes/genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Recombination, Genetic ; Sequence Deletion
    Language English
    Publishing date 2005
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; 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 2205588-5
    ISSN 1362-4962 ; 1746-8272 ; 0305-1048 ; 0261-3166
    ISSN (online) 1362-4962 ; 1746-8272
    ISSN 0305-1048 ; 0261-3166
    DOI 10.1093/nar/gki718
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  9. Article ; Online: DNA methylation signatures within the human brain.

    Ladd-Acosta, Christine / Pevsner, Jonathan / Sabunciyan, Sarven / Yolken, Robert H / Webster, Maree J / Dinkins, Tiffany / Callinan, Pauline A / Fan, Jian-Bing / Potash, James B / Feinberg, Andrew P

    American journal of human genetics

    2007  Volume 81, Issue 6, Page(s) 1304–1315

    Abstract: DNA methylation is a heritable modification of genomic DNA central to development, imprinting, transcriptional regulation, chromatin structure, and overall genomic stability. Aberrant DNA methylation of individual genes is a hallmark of cancer and has ... ...

    Abstract DNA methylation is a heritable modification of genomic DNA central to development, imprinting, transcriptional regulation, chromatin structure, and overall genomic stability. Aberrant DNA methylation of individual genes is a hallmark of cancer and has been shown to play an important role in neurological disorders such as Rett syndrome. Here, we asked whether normal DNA methylation might distinguish individual brain regions. We determined the quantitative DNA methylation levels of 1,505 CpG sites representing 807 genes with diverse functions, including proliferation and differentiation, previously shown to be implicated in human cancer. We initially analyzed 76 brain samples representing cerebral cortex (n=35), cerebellum (n=34), and pons (n=7), along with liver samples (n=3) from 43 individuals. Unsupervised hierarchical analysis showed clustering of 33 of 35 cerebra distinct from the clustering of 33 of 34 cerebella, 7 of 7 pons, and all 3 livers. By use of comparative marker selection and permutation testing, 156 loci representing 118 genes showed statistically significant differences--a >or=17% absolute change in DNA methylation (P<.004)--among brain regions. These results were validated for all six genes tested in a replicate set of 57 samples. Our data suggest that DNA methylation signatures distinguish brain regions and may help account for region-specific functional specialization.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Brain/physiology ; Brain Neoplasms/genetics ; CpG Islands/genetics ; DNA/genetics ; DNA/isolation & purification ; DNA Methylation ; Female ; Humans ; Liver/physiology ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pedigree ; Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
    Chemical Substances DNA (9007-49-2)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2007-11-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 219384-x
    ISSN 1537-6605 ; 0002-9297
    ISSN (online) 1537-6605
    ISSN 0002-9297
    DOI 10.1086/524110
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  10. Article: Human genomic deletions mediated by recombination between Alu elements.

    Sen, Shurjo K / Han, Kyudong / Wang, Jianxin / Lee, Jungnam / Wang, Hui / Callinan, Pauline A / Dyer, Matthew / Cordaux, Richard / Liang, Ping / Batzer, Mark A

    American journal of human genetics

    2006  Volume 79, Issue 1, Page(s) 41–53

    Abstract: Recombination between Alu elements results in genomic deletions associated with many human genetic disorders. Here, we compare the reference human and chimpanzee genomes to determine the magnitude of this recombination process in the human lineage since ... ...

    Abstract Recombination between Alu elements results in genomic deletions associated with many human genetic disorders. Here, we compare the reference human and chimpanzee genomes to determine the magnitude of this recombination process in the human lineage since the human-chimpanzee divergence approximately 6 million years ago. Combining computational data mining and wet-bench experimental verification, we identified 492 human-specific deletions (for a total of approximately 400 kb) attributable to this process, a significant component of the insertion/deletion spectrum of the human genome. The majority of the deletions (295 of 492) coincide with known or predicted genes (including 3 that deleted functional exons, as compared with orthologous chimpanzee genes), which implicates this process in creating a substantial portion of the genomic differences between humans and chimpanzees. Overall, we found that Alu recombination-mediated genomic deletion has had a much higher impact than was inferred from previously identified isolated events and that it continues to contribute to the dynamic nature of the human genome.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Gene Deletion ; Genome, Human ; Humans ; Macular Degeneration/genetics ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Monte Carlo Method ; Pan troglodytes/genetics ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Recombination, Genetic ; Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid
    Language English
    Publishing date 2006-05-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
    ZDB-ID 219384-x
    ISSN 1537-6605 ; 0002-9297
    ISSN (online) 1537-6605
    ISSN 0002-9297
    DOI 10.1086/504600
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