Mr. Guy O. Harrison

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The expression of certain CD44 variants has been linked with metastasis and tumour progression. In particular, high molecular weight forms of CD44 show restricted expression in tumours and may correlate with tumour development and metastasis. In this study, we examined the expression of CD44 variants in prostate cancer cell lines: the invasive PC-3 and DU-145, low invasive LNCaP, and two non-in...

Ann Harrison

Lucky Guy Knife Assault

We reported a young male with knife assault to his chest. He was transferred to the hospital without manipulating the knife. He was completely conscious and had sinus tachycardia and regular breathing. Emergency thoracotomy was performed and the knife was removed. No organ was damaged. This case presentation showed that in this kind of trauma, it is mandatory not to manipulate the penetrating f...

No more Mr Nice Guy – implementation of mandatory seasonal influenza immunization for all personnel

Introduction / objectives In the US, immunization for many vaccine preventable illnesses are mandated as a condition of employment, but Influenza (flu) has not been mandatory. Despite 1986 Center for Disease Control recommendations that healthcare workers be vaccinated annually for flu, the US national average is 61.9%. Patient & employee safety / preventing nosocomial infections are central to...

Chris Harrison RESEARCH BRIEF

My research explores, develops and evaluates novel technologies and techniques that aim to overcome challenges in interactions between humans and computers, especially in emerging use modalities such as mobile computing, touch interfaces and gestural interaction. Beyond my immediate background in computer science, I draw on a diverse set of skills, including interaction design, physical fabrica...