Publications by authors named "T J Clinch"

Integrated risk scores (polygenic and non-genetic risk factors) can facilitate risk-stratification, to inform targeted melanoma screening. This mixed-methods pilot study assessed satisfaction, attitudes, and psychosocial impact of a protocol for communicating integrated risk for melanoma using questionnaires (baseline and 1-month post-results) and semi-structured interviews. Affected and unaffected adults enroled in ongoing melanoma studies were recruited to receive their integrated risk booklets and attend a genetic counselling appointment.

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Background: Genomic sequencing technology allows for identification of reproductive couples with an increased chance, as compared with that in the general population, of having a child with an autosomal recessive or X-linked genetic condition.

Methods: We investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and outcomes of a nationwide, couple-based genetic carrier screening program in Australia as part of the Mackenzie's Mission project. Health care providers offered screening to persons before pregnancy or early in pregnancy.

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Purpose: Long-term survival in high-risk neuroblastoma (HRNB) is approximately 50%, with mortality primarily driven by relapse. Eflornithine (DFMO) to reduce risk of relapse after completion of immunotherapy was investigated previously in a single-arm, phase II study (NMTRC003B; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02395666) that suggested improved event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS) compared with historical rates in a phase III trial (Children Oncology Group ANBL0032; ClinicalTrials.

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Introduction: Patients implanted with a range-of-vision intraocular lens (IOL) (multifocal or extended depth of focus, EDOF) may be more susceptible to visual disturbances from poor tear film quality, and prophylactic treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has been recommended. The purpose was to evaluate whether vectored thermal pulsation (LipiFlow™) treatment prior to cataract surgery with a range-of-vision IOL safely improves postoperative outcomes.

Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, open-label, crossover, multicenter study of patients with mild-to-moderate MGD and cataract.

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Purpose: Evaluation of safety and efficacy of topical ocular SAF312 (Libvatrep) in post-photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) pain.

Methods: In this placebo (vehicle)-controlled, participant- and investigator-masked study, 40 participants were randomized (1:1) to two treatment sequences in a bilateral PRK crossover design (SAF312 2.5% followed by vehicle [or vice versa], one eye drop, four times daily for 72 hours after PRK).

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