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Prevention and management of overwhelming postsplenectomy infection-An update by Brigden, Malcolm L, Pattullo, Andy L

“…OBJECTIVESTo review the diagnosis and management of overwhelming postsplenectomy infection and to discuss various preventative measures. DATA SOURCESData used…”
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A survey of aPTT reporting in Canadian medical laboratories : The need for increased standardization by BRIGDEN, M. L, JOHNSTON, M

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Macrophage-tumor cell associations: a factor in metastasis of breast cancer? by van Netten, J P, Ashmead, B J, Parker, R L, Thornton, I G, Fletcher, C, Cavers, D, Coy, P, Brigden, M L

“…In human breast carcinomas tumor cells and macrophages are often proximal. We previously reported on the relationship between tumor cell growth and macrophage…”
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Clinical utility of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate by Brigden, M L

“…The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) determination is a commonly performed laboratory test with a time-honored role. However, the usefulness of this test…”
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Prothrombin time determination : The lack of need for a discard tube and 24-hour stability by BRIGDEN, M. L, GRAYDON, C, MCLEOD, B, LESPERANCE, M

“…The National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) recommends that all coagulation studies be done on a specimen from the tube drawn second or…”
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Proportion positive for Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, human herpesvirus 6, Toxoplasma, and human immunodeficiency virus types 1 and 2 in heterophile-negative patients with an absolute lymphocytosis or an instrument-generated atypical lymphocyte flag by Tsaparas, Y F, Brigden, M L, Mathias, R, Thomas, E, Raboud, J, Doyle, P W

“…To determine the proportion of patients with evidence of an acute infection due to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV), human herpesvirus 6…”
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Practising physician's knowledge and patterns of practice regarding the asplenic state: the need for improved education and a practical checklist by Brigden, M L, Pattullo, A, Brown, G

“…To examine physicians' knowledge and actions regarding the asplenic state and to develop a practical checklist to aid in the systematic education and…”
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Evaluation of the Sysmex NE-8000. Automated hematology analyzer in a high-volume outpatient laboratory by Brigden, M L, Page, N E, Graydon, C

“…An evaluation of SYSMEX NE-8000 (Toa Medical Electronics Co., Ltd., Kobe, Japan) hematology analyzer, including its automated five-part white blood cell (WBC)…”
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Schilling test still useful in pernicious anemia? by Brigden, Malcolm L.

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Overwhelming postsplenectomy infection still a problem by Brigden, M L

“…Despite an extensive medical literature over the past ten years, patients continue to die needlessly of overwhelming postsplenectomy infection. Although…”
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Pneumococcal vaccine administration associated with splenectomy: The need for improved education, documentation, and the use of a practical checklist by Brigden, Malcolm L., Pattullo, Andrew, Brown, Gail

“…An audit was performed of the documentation of pneumococcal vaccination in splenectomy patients in three major hospitals involving a geographical population…”
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Detection, education and management of the asplenic or hyposplenic patient by Brigden, M L

“…Fulminant, potentially life-threatening infection is a major long-term risk after splenectomy or in persons who are functionally hyposplenic as a result of…”
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A systematic approach to macrocytosis. Sorting out the causes by Brigden, M L

“…Because of the widespread use of multiparameter hematology instruments, physicians are often presented with patients who have macrocytosis with no obvious…”
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Audit of the frequency and clinical response to excessive oral anticoagulation in an out‐patient population by Brigden, Malcolm L., Kay, Christina, Le, Alan, Graydon, Christine, McLeod, Barbara

“…A retrospective review of over‐anticoagulated patients with critical international normalized ratios (INRs) was undertaken in a large outpatient laboratory. In…”
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'Macrophages' and their putative significance in human breast cancer by van Netten, J P, Ashmed, B J, Cavers, D, Fletcher, C, Thornton, I G, Antonsen, B L, Coy, P, Brigden, M L

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The optimum urine collections for the detection and monitoring of Bence Jones proteinuria by Brigden, M L, Neal, E D, McNeely, M D, Hoag, G N

“…Twenty patients with malignant disease and Bence Jones (BJ) proteins were studied to determine the optimum urine collections for the detection and monitoring…”
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Clinically appropriate investigations in cases of suspected lupus anticoagulant by Brigden, M L, Ferguson, D J

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Iron deficiency anemia. Every case is instructive by Brigden, M L

“…Awareness of subtle symptoms of mild iron deficiency is increasing, but unsuspected iron deficiency is a persistent problem, especially among certain groups,…”
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The clinical utility of serum tests for iron deficiency in hospitalized patients by Brigden, M L

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A practical workup for eosinophilia: You can investigate the most likely causes right in your office by Brigden, Malcolm L.

“…Underlying disorders that can cause increased eosinophil count range from simple hay fever to a malignant tumor. In this article, Dr Brigden summarizes where…”
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