Publications by authors named "K Mccallion"
Background: Neoadjuvant long course chemoradiotherapy has become the standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer. It can reduce tumour bulk, downstage, reduce the risk of local recurrence, and increase the possibility of clear resection margins. The aim of our study is to evaluate all patients over a 9 year period who underwent neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer and entered our watch and wait programme.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the efficacy of isoflurane in Madagascar hissing cockroaches (). Cockroaches ( = 12) were placed in a 2-L anesthesia chamber with isoflurane initiated at 5% at 2 L/m. Movement of antennae, mandibles, and legs and righting reflex were assessed, with full induction achieved when all responses had ceased for 2 m.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: In 1999, a cooperative tripartite cancer research and training agreement was signed between Ireland (IE), Northern Ireland (NI) and the United States (US) National Cancer Institute, giving rise to the All-Ireland Cancer Consortium (AICC). We wished to consider if AICC increased the amount/impact of cancer research on the island of Ireland and what effect this enhanced research activity had on cancer services and cancer outcomes.
Methods: As comparator, we chose the city regions of Copenhagen and Lund & Malmö, whose physical connection was greatly improved following construction of bridges between Denmark and Sweden around the time AICC was established.
Background: Newly emergent and virulent strains of H7N9 avian influenza virus are rapidly spreading in China and threaten to invade Vietnam. We sought to introduce aerosol sampling for avian influenza viruses in Vietnam.
Methods: During October 2017, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 2-stage aerosol samplers were assembled on a tripod and run for 4 hours.