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Real-time TaqMan PCR for rapid detection of genes encoding five types of non-metallo- (class A and D) carbapenemases in Enterobacteriaceae by Swayne, R.L, Ludlam, H.A, Shet, V.G, Woodford, N, Curran, M.D

“…Abstract A real-time TaqMan multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay was developed to detect genes encoding five types of serine carbapenemases (GES,…”
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P695 APPLICATION OF TAQMAN LOW-DENSITY ARRAYS FOR SIMULTANEOUS RAPID DETECTION OF MULTIPLE PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH JAUNDICE by Heaney, J, Davies, S.E, Alexander, G.J, Curran, M.D

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An internally controlled, one-step, real-time RT-PCR assay for norovirus detection and genogrouping by Rolfe, K.J, Parmar, S, Mururi, D, Wreghitt, T.G, Jalal, H, Zhang, H, Curran, M.D

“…Abstract Background Reverse transcription (RT)-PCR for norovirus detection is prone to false-negative results due to inhibitory substances in faeces. An…”
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Direct fluorescent antibody, focus diagnostics Simplexa™ Flu A/B & RSV and multi-parameter customized respiratory Taqman® Array Card testing in immunocompromised patients by Steensels, D, Reynders, M, Descheemaeker, P, Curran, M.D, Jacobs, F, Denis, O, Delforge, M.-L, Montesinos, I

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Detection and genetic characterization of imported hepatitis E virus genotype 1 of probable Indian origin, Portugal, 2016 by Santos, M, Mesquita, J.R, Fernandes, I.M, Maltez, F, Lino, S, Alves, L, Abreu-Silva, J, Oliveira, R.M.S, Curran, M.D, Nascimento, M.S.J

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First case of genotype 4 human hepatitis E virus infection acquired in India by Rolfe, K.J, Curran, M.D, Mangrolia, N, Gelson, W, Alexander, G.J.M, L’Estrange, M, Vivek, R, Tedder, R, Ijaz, S

“…Abstract This report describes a case of severe hepatitis in an individual returning from India which was found to be the result of infection with HEV genotype…”
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Epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in a UK district hospital; an observational study by Enoch, D.A, Brown, F, Sismey, A.W, Mlangeni, D.A, Curran, M.D, Karas, J.A, Cone, D.B, Aliyu, S.H, Dhanji, H, Doumith, M, Maharjan, S, Meunier, D, Woodford, N

“…Summary Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) are an increasingly important cause of resistance in Gram-negative bacteria throughout the world…”
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Validation and predictive power of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) recursive partitioning analysis classes for malignant glioma patients: a report using RTOG 90-06 by Scott, C B, Scarantino, C, Urtasun, R, Movsas, B, Jones, C U, Simpson, J R, Fischbach, A J, Curran, Jr, W J

“…The recursive partitioning analysis (RPA) classes for malignant glioma patients were previously established using data on over 1500 patients entered on…”
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Absence of evidence for porcine circovirustype 2 in cattle and humans, and lack of seroconversion or lesions in experimentally infected sheep by Allan, G.M., McNeilly, F., McNair, I., Curran, M.D., Walker, I., Ellis, J., Konoby, C., Kennedy, S., Meehan, B.

“…No antibodies to porcine circovirus type 2 were detected in sera from cattle, sheep and humans. Experimental infection of lambs with this virus failed to…”
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The environmental deposition of influenza virus from patients infected with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09: Implications for infection prevention and control by Killingley, B, Greatorex, J, Digard, P, Wise, H, Garcia, F, Varsani, H, Cauchemez, S, Enstone, J.E, Hayward, A, Curran, M.D, Read, R.C, Lim, W.S, Nicholson, K.G, Nguyen-Van-Tam, J.S

“…Summary In a multi-center, prospective, observational study over two influenza seasons, we sought to quantify and correlate the amount of virus recovered from…”
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JC polyomavirus nephropathy confirmed by using an in‐house polymerase chain reaction method by Querido, S., Jorge, C., Sousa, H., Birne, R., Matias, P., Weigert, A., Adragão, T., Bruges, M., Ramos, S., Santos, M., Paixão, P., Curran, M.D., Machado, D.

“…We report the case of an isolated JC virus (JCV) infection, without co‐infection by polyoma BK virus (BKV), associated with nephropathy 4 years after kidney…”
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Development of a PCR-SSOP approach capable of defining the natural killer cell inhibitory receptor (KIR) gene sequence repertoires by Crum, K.A., Logue, S.E., Curran, M.D., Middleton, D.

“…: A molecular typing method based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of three different target domains (immunoglobulin domains 1 and 3, and the…”
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A New Prognostic Index and Comparison to Three Other Indices for Patients With Brain Metastases: An Analysis of 1,960 Patients in the RTOG Database by Sperduto, Paul W., M.D, Berkey, Brian, M.S, Gaspar, Laurie E., M.D, Mehta, Minesh, M.D, Curran, Walter, M.D

“…Purpose The purpose of this study is to introduce a new prognostic index for patients with brain metastases and compare it with three published indices…”
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Improving influenza surveillance in Portuguese preschool children by parents’ report by Paixão, Paulo, Piedade, Cátia, Papoila, Ana, Caires, Iolanda, Pedro, Catarina, Santos, Madalena, Silvestre, Maria José, Brum, Laura, Nunes, Baltazar, Guiomar, Raquel, Curran, Martin D, Carvalho, Ana, Marques, Teresa, Neuparth, Nuno

“…Influenza surveillance is usually based on nationally organized sentinel networks of physicians and on hospital reports. This study aimed to test a different…”
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Spontaneous loss of hepatitis C virus RNA from serum is associated with genotype 1 and younger age at exposure by Rolfe, K.J., Curran, M.D., Alexander, G.J.M., Woodall, T., Andrews, N., Harris, H.E.

“…A variety of factors have been associated with spontaneous loss of hepatitis C virus (HCV)‐RNA from serum, including infecting HCV type, although results are…”
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Automated nucleic acid isolation in viral molecular diagnostics: evaluation of the QIAsymphony SP by Parham, A.J., Parmar, S.A., Kumar, N., Aliyu, S., Curran, M.D., Zhang, H.

“…The Qiagen QIAsymphony SP is a high-throughput (up to 96 samples per run), fully-automated nucleic acid isolation system. It was implemented in the authors'…”
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Current Dosing Paradigm for Stereotactic Radiosurgery Alone After Surgical Resection of Brain Metastases Needs to Be Optimized for Improved Local Control by Prabhu, Roshan, M.D, Shu, Hui-Kuo, M.D., Ph.D, Hadjipanayis, Constantinos, M.D., Ph.D, Dhabaan, Anees, Ph.D, Hall, William, M.D, Raore, Bethwel, M.D, Olson, Jeffrey, M.D, Curran, Walter, M.D, Oyesiku, Nelson, M.D., Ph.D, Crocker, Ian, M.D

“…Purpose To describe the use of radiosurgery (RS) alone to the resection cavity after resection of brain metastases as an alternative to adjuvant whole-brain…”
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Timing is everything—colectomy performed on Monday decreases length of stay by Gilmore, Denis M., M.D, Curran, Thomas, M.D, Gautam, Shiva, Ph.D, Nagle, Deborah, M.D, Poylin, Vitaliy, M.D

“…Abstract Background Perioperative care of patients undergoing colon resection requires a multidisciplinary approach by the operating surgeon, residents, and…”
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Cognition and Quality of Life After Chemotherapy Plus Radiotherapy (RT) vs. RT for Pure and Mixed Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group Trial 9402 by Wang, Meihua, Ph.D, Cairncross, Gregory, M.D, Shaw, Edward, M.D, Jenkins, Robert, Ph.D, Scheithauer, Bernd, M.D, Brachman, David, M.D, Buckner, Jan, M.D, Fink, Karen, M.D., Ph.D, Souhami, Luis, M.D, Laperriere, Normand, M.D, Mehta, Minesh, M.D, Curran, Walter, M.D

“…Purpose Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 9402 compared procarbazine, lomustine, and vincristine (PCV) chemotherapy plus radiation therapy (PCV + RT) vs. RT…”
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Higher Biologically Effective Dose of Radiotherapy Is Associated With Improved Outcomes for Locally Advanced Non–Small Cell Lung Carcinoma Treated With Chemoradiation: An Analysis of the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group by Machtay, Mitchell, M.D, Bae, Kyounghwa, Ph.D, Movsas, Benjamin, M.D, Paulus, Rebecca, B.S, Gore, Elizabeth M., M.D, Komaki, Ritsuko, M.D, Albain, Kathy, M.D, Sause, William T., M.D, Curran, Walter J., M.D

“…Purpose Patients treated with chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced non–small-cell lung carcinoma (LA-NSCLC) were analyzed for local-regional failure (LRF)…”
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