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Barbara Millar

Publications and source records attributed to Barbara Millar.

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PubMed2004

High-dose granulocyte colony-stimulating factor mobilizes a higher proportion of early CD34(+) CD33(-) hemopoietic progenitors in children receiving treatment for solid tumors.

A relationship between dose of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) and maturational stage of the progenitors mobilized in healthy adult donors has been suggested. In this study we characterize the progenitors mobilized by 2 different dosages of G-CSF in children receiving autologous grafts after intensive treatment for solid tumors.

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Russian revelation.

Jill McGowan was convinced that a programme of breathing retraining--the Buteyko Method - could reduce the medication needs of people with asthma. So she gave up her nursing job and sold her house and car to finance research. Training requires five 90-minute sessions. The 30-minute exercise programme has to be repeated six times a day initially. Introduction of the method to the NHS could have a major impact on asthma management with potentially huge savings on cost.

Asthma↗
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A little learning.

Diseases of the pituitary can have far-reaching effects but are often diagnosed late. The Society of Endocrinology offers a three-day specialist course. Education in endocrine disorders for nurses and doctors is lacking, with the exceptions of diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease. Specialist nurses are not always available.

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Brain storm.

The charity SDRT Astro Fund raises money for research into low-grade glioma. It has recently expanded and has helped to launch support groups across the UK.

Brain Neoplasms↗
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Relative values.

As knowlege about the links between genes and cancer expands, those at risk need proper assessment and reliable information. Nurses on Teesside are providing both.

Breast Neoplasms↗