Publications by authors named "R Shakir"

Aims: Patient-centred radiotherapy refers to an approach where patients' needs and preferences are prioritised. Guidelines for this personalised approach are lacking. We present a multidisciplinary national consensus with the aim to provide recommendations for best practice in patient-centred radiotherapy for both clinical trials and routine practice.

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The use of a composite welded joint consisting of titanium and austenitic stainless steel metals is evidently a favourable selection for industrial applications employing the resistance spot welding (RSW) operation. Nevertheless, achieving a high-quality welded joint proved challenging owing to the properties of the diverse range of materials' used. To improve the quality of dissimilar welded joints, the welding parameters should be selected precisely.

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  • The study analyzes how the locations of clinical trial sites impact access for patients and their representation in trials, focusing on lymphoma patients in England.
  • Data from multiple sources, spanning 1993-2022, highlights that trial participants tend to be younger and predominantly male compared to the overall lymphoma population.
  • Findings reveal that many regions lack access to research-active NHS Trusts, and factors like age, gender, and socioeconomic status significantly affect travel distance and time to trial sites, with older and female patients facing greater barriers.
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Background: Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) imposes significant healthcare costs and strains emergency services. This study aimed to identify factors associated with unplanned healthcare usage among children with IBD in a rural, medically underserved region in the southeastern United States.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, we analyzed children (<18 years) with moderate or severe IBD followed at an academic pediatric gastroenterology clinic between 2016 and 2021.

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