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Bioanalysis ; 16(8): 221-225, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38530226

ABSTRACT

The 25th edition of the International Reid Bioanalytical Forum (REID) was held at the Cambridge Belfry (Cambourne, UK) between 4 and 7 September 2023 and hosted approximately 100 delegates, the majority of whom were attending the event for their first time.REID encourages early-career researchers to present their work and have a bursary program to help provide them support. At the 2023 event, REID welcomed 15 bursary winners to provide them with the opportunity to participate in their first international meeting, network with their peers and make their first oral, or poster presentation. The bursary winners also had the opportunity to interview with the Bioanalysis journal and their responses to the interview questions are transcribed below in this second part of two.

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Int J Public Health ; 68: 1605736, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38090666

ABSTRACT

Objectives: The present study was carried out to investigate COVID-19 vaccination coverage among populations of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and host communities in northern Iraq and the related underlying factors. Methods: Through a cross-sectional study conducted in five governorates in April-May 2022, 4,564 individuals were surveyed. Data were collected through an adapted questionnaire designed to gather data on participants. Results: 4,564 subjects were included (59.55% were 19-45 years old; 54.51% male). 50.48% of the participants (51.49% of host communities, 48.83% of IDPs, and 45.87% of refugees) had been vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 40.84% of participants (42.28% of host communities, 35.75% of IDPs, and 36.14% of refugees) had been vaccinated by two doses, and 1.56% (1.65% of host communities, 0.93% of IDPs, and 1.46% of refugees) were vaccinated with three doses. Conclusion: Sociodemographic factors including age, gender, education, occupation, and nationality could affect vaccination coverage. Moreover, higher acceptance rate of vaccination is associated with belief in vaccine safety and effectiveness and trust in the ability of the vaccine to prevent complications.


Subject(s)
COVID-19 Vaccines , COVID-19 , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Female , Cross-Sectional Studies , Iraq/epidemiology , Population Groups , COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/prevention & control , Vaccination
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Front Microbiol ; 14: 1077106, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36819022

ABSTRACT

The rise and extensive spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a growing concern, and a threat to the environment and human health globally. The majority of current AMR identification methods used in clinical setting are based on traditional microbiology culture-dependent techniques which are time-consuming or expensive to be implemented, thus appropriate antibiotic stewardship is provided retrospectively which means the first line of treatment is to hope that a broad-spectrum antibiotic works. Hence, culture-independent and single-cell technologies are needed to allow for rapid detection and identification of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and to support a more targeted and effective antibiotic therapy preventing further development and spread of AMR. In this study, for the first time, a non-destructive phenotyping method of optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy, coupled with deuterium isotope probing (DIP) and multivariate statistical analysis was employed as a metabolic fingerprinting approach to detect AMR in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) at both single-cell and population levels. Principal component-discriminant function analysis (PC-DFA) of FT-IR and O-PTIR spectral data showed clear clustering patterns as a result of distinctive spectral shifts (C-D signature peaks) originating from deuterium incorporation into bacterial cells, allowing for rapid detection and classification of sensitive and resistant isolates at the single-cell level. Furthermore, the single-frequency images obtained using the C-D signature peak at 2,163 cm-1 clearly displayed the reduced ability of the trimethoprim-sensitive strain for incorporating deuterium when exposed to this antibiotic, compared to the untreated condition. Hence, the results of this study indicated that O-PTIR can be employed as an efficient tool for the rapid detection of AMR at the single-cell level.

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Chem Sci ; 13(27): 8171-8179, 2022 Jul 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35919437

ABSTRACT

Sepsis is a life-threatening clinical condition responsible for approximately 11 million deaths worldwide. Rapid and accurate identification of pathogenic bacteria and its antimicrobial susceptibility play a critical role in reducing the morbidity and mortality rates related to sepsis. Raman and infrared spectroscopies have great potential to be used as diagnostic tools for rapid and culture-free detection of bacterial infections. Despite numerous reports using both methods to analyse bacterial samples, there is to date no study collecting both Raman and infrared signatures from clinical samples simultaneously due to instrument incompatibilities. Here, we report for the first time the use of an emerging technology that provides infrared signatures via optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy and Raman spectra simultaneously. We use this approach to analyse 12 bacterial clinical isolates including six isolates of Gram-negative and six Gram-positive bacteria commonly associated with bloodstream infection in humans. To benchmark the single cell spectra obtained by O-PTIR spectroscopy, infrared signatures were also collected from bulk samples via both FTIR and O-PTIR spectroscopies. Our findings showed significant similarity and high reproducibility in the infrared signatures obtained by all three approaches, including similar discrimination patterns when subjected to clustering algorithms. Principal component analysis (PCA) showed that O-PTIR and Raman data acquired simultaneously from bulk bacterial isolates displayed different clustering patterns due to the ability of both methods to probe metabolites produced by bacteria. By contrast, signatures of microbial pigments were identified in Raman spectra, providing complementary and orthogonal information compared to infrared, which may be advantageous as it has been demonstrated that certain pigments play an important role in bacterial virulence. We found that infrared spectroscopy showed higher sensitivity than Raman for the analysis of individual cells. Despite the different patterns obtained by using Raman and infrared spectral data as input for clustering algorithms, our findings showed high data reproducibility in both approaches as the biological replicates from each bacterial strain clustered together. Overall, we show that Raman and infrared spectroscopy offer both advantages and disadvantages and, therefore, having both techniques combined in one single technology is a powerful tool with promising applications in clinical microbiology.

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BMJ Case Rep ; 20162016 Nov 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27811161

ABSTRACT

We present a case of a 76-year-old woman, who attended with features suggestive of renal colic; however on imaging, she was found to have a right pelvic kidney and a left-sided uretero-sciatic hernia (USH), identified on CT urography (CT urogram). She was managed conservatively as she had a normal renal function and reported no symptoms in follow-up appointments. USH are rare hernias, where the ureter herniates through the sciatic foramen. Patients might present with sepsis in which case they require emergency stenting either anterograde or retrograde or with pain in which a less urgent approach can be followed and plan for surgery. Our literature review only identified a small number of similar cases, and the most successful treatment method for those symptomatic patients who required a procedure was the surgical repair.


Subject(s)
Hernia, Abdominal/diagnostic imaging , Ureter/abnormalities , Ureter/diagnostic imaging , Aged , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Urography
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BJU Int ; 104(2): 230-3, 2009 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19220266

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To present the UK experience to date with laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) simple nephrectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Five female patients underwent LESS nephrectomy; three procedures were carried out with the umbilicus as the port of entry (U-LESS). RESULTS: All cases were completed uneventfully. The operative duration was 45-150 min and blood loss was negligible. There were no conversions to conventional multi-port laparoscopy or open surgery. Recovery was uneventful with only minor complications in two patients; convalescence was rapid. CONCLUSION: LESS nephrectomy offers a safe, cosmetic alternative to conventional multi-port laparoscopy, with younger female patients being especially happier with the 'scarless' outcome of U-LESS. LESS certainly appears to be more in these situations.


Subject(s)
Cicatrix/prevention & control , Kidney Diseases/surgery , Laparoscopy , Nephrectomy/methods , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Adult , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Treatment Outcome , United Kingdom , Young Adult
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Nat Clin Pract Urol ; 4(9): 492-7, 2007 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17823602

ABSTRACT

The association of testicular microlithiasis with testicular tumor and the management of incidentally detected testicular microlithiasis have generated a great deal of interest. We review the current literature on testicular microlithiasis with regard to its association with testicular tumor. This association seems complex. The available data suggest that men with incidental findings of testicular microlithiasis but who have otherwise normal testes are at low risk of developing testicular cancer. The only follow-up recommended is regular testicular self-examination. Testicular microlithiasis is, however, associated with a high risk of developing testicular malignancy in men with subfertility, history of contralateral testicular tumor or history of cryptorchidism. Regular testicular self-examination is recommended for follow-up of high-risk patients, but the role of surveillance with serial ultrasonography and measurement of tumor markers is still not clear.


Subject(s)
Lithiasis/diagnosis , Lithiasis/therapy , Testicular Diseases/diagnosis , Testicular Diseases/therapy , Disease Management , Humans , Lithiasis/complications , Male , Testicular Diseases/complications , Testicular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Testicular Neoplasms/etiology , Testicular Neoplasms/therapy
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BJU Int ; 100(4): 760-4, 2007 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17662081

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To report the short- to intermediate-term experience of using salvage targeted cryoablation of the prostate (TCAP) for the recurrence of localized prostate cancer after radiotherapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between May 2000 and November 2005, 100 patients had salvage TCAP for recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy; the mean follow-up was 33.5 months. All patients had biopsy-confirmed recurrent prostate cancer. Biochemical recurrence-free survival (BRFS) was defined using a prostate specific antigen (PSA) level of <0.5 ng/mL and by applying the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) definition for biochemical failure. Patients were stratified into three risk groups, i.e. high-risk (68 men), intermediate-risk (20) and low-risk (12). RESULTS: There were no operative or cancer-related deaths; the 5-year actuarial BRFS was 73%, 45% and 11% for the low-, intermediate- and high-risk groups, respectively. Complications included incontinence (13%), erectile dysfunction (86%), lower urinary tract symptoms (16%), prolonged perineal pain (4%), urinary retention (2%), and recto-urethral fistula (1%). CONCLUSION: Salvage TCAP is a safe and effective treatment for localized prostate cancer recurrence after radiotherapy.


Subject(s)
Cryosurgery , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery , Prostatic Neoplasms/surgery , Salvage Therapy/methods , Aged , Disease-Free Survival , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Prostate-Specific Antigen/blood , Prostatic Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Treatment Outcome
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BJU Int ; 100(1): 82-7, 2007 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17488307

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate medium-term outcome data from patients with distal urethral cancers treated with penile-preserving surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We analysed prospectively 18 consecutive men referred for the management of urethral carcinoma. All had a specialist review in a supra-regional multidisciplinary team meeting, where the histology findings were reviewed by one pathology consultant. Tumours were staged according to the Tumour-Node-Metastasis classification and the patients offered penile-preserving surgery when tumours were limited to the glanular or penile urethra. RESULTS: All 18 patients were suitable for penile-preserving surgery; the procedures were: three hypospadias formation with or without topical chemotherapy; four buccal mucosa urethroplasty; three glansectomy and reconstruction; six glansectomy, distal corporectomy, reconstruction and hypospadias formation; two urethrectomy with or with no excision of adjacent tunica albuginea. The mean (median, range) follow-up was 26 (20.5, 9-58) months. There were no local recurrences; four patients with regional nodal disease progressed and of these, two died from metastatic disease, and one died from an unrelated condition. CONCLUSION: Medium-term data show that penile-preserving surgery is a feasible treatment for men with distal urethral carcinoma, providing excellent local control without prejudicing survival; a longer follow-up is needed.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/surgery , Penis/surgery , Urethral Neoplasms/surgery , Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male/standards , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/drug therapy , Combined Modality Therapy , Feasibility Studies , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Urethral Neoplasms/drug therapy , Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male/methods
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BMC Urol ; 4(1): 16, 2004 Dec 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15601466

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Complications of suprapubic catheter insertion are rare but can be significant. We describe an unusual complication of a delayed bowel perforation following suprapubic catheter insertion. CASE PRESENTATION: A gentleman presented with features of peritonitis and feculent discharge along a suprapubic catheter two months after insertion of the catheter. CONCLUSION: Bowel perforation is the most feared complication of suprapubic catheter insertion especially in patients with lower abdominal scar. The risk may be reduced with the use of ultrasound scan guidance.


Subject(s)
Catheterization/adverse effects , Intestinal Perforation/etiology , Intestine, Small/injuries , Aged, 80 and over , Humans , Male , Time Factors
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