P J McDonald

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1 Impact of metronidazole therapy on preterm birth in women with bacterial vaginosis flora (Gardnerella vaginalis): a randomised, placebo controlled trial. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1997 3.71
2 Persistent effect of antibiotics on Staphylococcus aureus after exposure for limited periods of time. J Infect Dis 1977 3.38
3 Drug companies' evidence to justify advertising. Lancet 1989 2.99
4 Intra-abdominal and gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Colorectal Dis 2007 2.70
5 The trauma team concept and its implementation in a district general hospital. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1995 2.47
6 Postantibiotic leukocyte enhancement: increased susceptibility of bacteria pretreated with antibiotics to activity of leukocytes. Rev Infect Dis 1981 2.32
7 Prenatal microbiological risk factors associated with preterm birth. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1992 2.30
8 Knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of elderly persons regarding living wills. Arch Intern Med 1991 2.10
9 Analysis of C3 deposition and degradation on bacterial surfaces after opsonization. J Infect Dis 1988 1.86
10 Retrograde commercial colonic hydrotherapy. Colorectal Dis 2004 1.51
11 Can pathological complete response in the primary tumour following pre-operative pelvic chemoradiotherapy for T3-T4 rectal cancer predict for sterilisation of pelvic lymph nodes, a low risk of local recurrence and the appropriateness of local excision? Int J Colorectal Dis 2005 1.42
12 Intersubject and dose-related variability after intravenous administration of erythromycin. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1980 1.39
13 Gamma knife radiosurgery for large vestibular schwannomas: a Canadian experience. Can J Neurol Sci 2013 1.39
14 Monoclonal antibodies to Toxoplasma cell membrane surface antigens protect mice from toxoplasmosis. J Protozool 1983 1.39
15 Vaginal infection and preterm labour. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 1991 1.38
16 BMX bike injuries: the latest epidemic. Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 1984 1.36
17 Detection of Campylobacter pylori DNA by hybridisation with non-radioactive probes in comparison with a 32P-labelled probe. J Med Microbiol 1988 1.33
18 Chemo-radiotherapy: an alternative to surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the rectum--report of six patients and literature review. Colorectal Dis 2008 1.33
19 Variations in consenting practice for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2006 1.29
20 Randomised controlled trial shows that glyceryl trinitrate heals anal fissures, higher doses are not more effective, and there is a high recurrence rate. Gut 1999 1.27
21 Double-blind randomised controlled trial of effect of metronidazole on pain after day-case haemorrhoidectomy. Lancet 1998 1.23
22 Non-specific abdominal pain--an expensive mystery. J R Soc Med 1990 1.20
23 Fine-needle aspiration biopsy in diagnosis of soft tissue infections. J Clin Microbiol 1985 1.17
24 Effect of Bacteroides fragilis on the peritoneal clearance of Escherichia coli in mice. Infect Immun 1981 1.13
25 A survey of postoperative function after rectal anastomosis with circular stapling devices. Br J Surg 1983 1.13
26 Randomized trial of open versus closed day-case haemorrhoidectomy. Br J Surg 1999 1.11
27 A rat model of bacterial keratitis. Effect of antibiotics and corticosteroid. Arch Ophthalmol 1985 1.08
28 Studies on absorption of a newly developed enteric-coated erythromycin base. J Clin Pharmacol 1977 1.06
29 Intra-abdominal abscess formation in mice: quantitative studies on bacteria and abscess-potentiating agents. Br J Exp Pathol 1983 1.06
30 Opsonins in normal mouse serum for the phagocytic killing of Proteus mirabilis by murine neutrophils. Br J Exp Pathol 1984 1.05
31 Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of Haemophilus influenzae type b antigen. J Clin Microbiol 1980 1.05
32 Interaction of Campylobacter pyloridis with human immune defence mechanisms. J Med Microbiol 1987 1.04
33 Milk- and soy protein-induced enterocolitis: evidence for lymphocyte sensitization to specific food proteins. Gastroenterology 1985 1.04
34 Hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha and -2alpha are expressed in most rectal cancers but only hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha is associated with prognosis. Br J Cancer 2009 1.02
35 Role of cell surface receptors in the regulation of intracellular killing of bacteria by murine peritoneal exudate neutrophils. Infect Immun 1986 1.01
36 Neutrophil activity in abscess-bearing mice: comparative studies with neutrophils isolated from peripheral blood, elicited peritoneal exudates, and abscesses. Infect Immun 1986 1.00
37 Ramstedt's operation in district hospitals--is it safe? J R Soc Med 1986 1.00
38 Damage to bacteria by antibiotics in vitro and its relevance to antimicrobial chemotherapy: a historical perspective. J Antimicrob Chemother 1988 0.98
39 Absorption and bioavailability of oral erythromycin. Br J Clin Pharmacol 1981 0.98
40 Molecular weight analysis of the major polypeptides and glycopeptides of Toxoplasma gondii. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1981 0.97
41 Use of peroperative cefoxitin to prevent infection after colonic and rectal surgery. Ann Surg 1981 0.96
42 Can depth of tumour invasion predict lymph node positivity in patients undergoing resection for early rectal cancer? A comparative study between T1 and T2 cancers. Colorectal Dis 2008 0.96
43 Uptake of cefepime by phagocytosing polymorphonuclear neutrophils and subsequent intracellular killing. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1996 0.95
44 Food protein-induced enterocolitis: altered antibody response to ingested antigen. Pediatr Res 1984 0.95
45 Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis with fluorescent monoclonal antibody. Pathology 1985 0.94
46 Detection of cytokine mRNA in astrocyte cultures using the polymerase chain reaction. Lymphokine Res 1990 0.94
47 Potentiation of antibacterial activity of azithromycin and other macrolides by normal human serum. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1992 0.94
48 Mycobacterium xenopei pulmonary infection in man. Med J Aust 1971 0.94
49 Hybridomas secreting monoclonal antibody to Toxoplasma gondii. Aust J Exp Biol Med Sci 1981 0.93
50 Differences in bilateral alpha activity as a function of experimental task with a note on lateral eye movements and hypnotizability. Neuropsychologia 1971 0.93
51 Observation of exchange of micropore water in cement pastes by two-dimensional T(2)-T(2) nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2006 0.93
52 Vertical water distribution during the drying of polymer films cast from aqueous emulsions. Eur Phys J E Soft Matter 2002 0.92
53 Enhanced susceptibility of gram-negative bacteria to phagocytic killing by human polymorphonuclear leucocytes after brief exposure to aztreonam. J Antimicrob Chemother 1988 0.92
54 Evaluation of intracellular killing of bacteria by enriched populations of mouse peritoneal exudate neutrophils. Aust J Exp Biol Med Sci 1985 0.92
55 Infection in experimental hip arthroplasties. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1985 0.91
56 Enhancement of leukocyte activity against Escherichia coli after brief exposure to chloramphenicol. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1979 0.91
57 Rectovaginal fistula after stapled haemorrhoidopexy. Colorectal Dis 2004 0.90
58 Assessment of microvessel density and carbonic anhydrase-9 (CA-9) expression in rectal cancer. Pathol Res Pract 2008 0.90
59 T-lymphocyte involvement in abscess formation in nonimmune mice. Infect Immun 1986 0.89
60 Changes in vaginal flora during pregnancy and association with preterm birth. J Infect Dis 1994 0.88
61 Oxygen-independent killing of Bacteroides fragilis by granule extracts from human polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Infect Immun 1984 0.88
62 Methicillin-resistant staphylococci: a sign of the times? Med J Aust 1982 0.88
63 Effect of inflammation on antibiotic penetration into the anterior segment of the rat eye. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1986 0.88
64 Dip-slide diagnosis of urinary tract infection. Med J Aust 1972 0.88
65 Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy and efficacy of short-course oral metronidazole treatment: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 1994 0.87
66 Bactericidal activity of a granule extract from human polymorphonuclear leukocytes against Bacteroides species. Infect Immun 1983 0.87
67 Lomefloxacin-induced modification of the kinetics of growth of gram-negative bacteria and susceptibility to phagocytic killing by human neutrophils. J Antimicrob Chemother 1990 0.86
68 Molecular weight analysis of soluble antigens from Toxoplasma gondii. J Parasitol 1983 0.86
69 Kinetics of the growth of Toxoplasma gondii (RH strain) in mice. Int J Parasitol 1979 0.86
70 Carcinoembryonic antigen: its value in the follow-up of patients with colorectal cancer. Int J Colorectal Dis 1999 0.86
71 Functional neutrophils from long-term murine bone marrow cell cultures. J Immunol Methods 1987 0.85
72 Antibiotic guide-lines--do we know where we are going? Med J Aust 1989 0.85
73 Solid state spatially resolved 1H and 19F nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of dental materials by stray-field imaging. J Mater Sci Mater Med 1999 0.85
74 Microbial flora of normal canine conjunctivae. J Small Anim Pract 1976 0.84
75 Age-sex distribution of Toxoplasma antibody in the South Australian population. J Hyg (Lond) 1980 0.84
76 Pathogenesis of intraabdominal abscess formation: abscess-potentiating agents and inhibition of complement-dependent opsonization of abscess-inducing bacteria. J Infect Dis 1991 0.84
77 Antiepileptic efficacy of topiramate: assessment in two in vitro seizure models. Brain Res 2000 0.83
78 Functional activity of individual abscess neutrophils from mice. Infect Immun 1990 0.82
79 Enhanced susceptibility of Escherichia coli to intracellular killing by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes after in vitro incubation with chloramphenicol. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1981 0.82
80 Ultrastructural and biochemical studies on the immunohistochemistry of Toxoplasma gondii antigens using monoclonal antibodies. Histochemistry 1983 0.82
81 Cervical necrotizing fasciitis and tonsillitis. J Laryngol Otol 1994 0.81
82 Effect of metronidazole on Escherichia coli in the presence of Bacteroides fragilis: an investigation in mice. Chemotherapy 1983 0.81
83 Cloning, expression and nucleotide sequence of the gene fragment encoding an antigenic portion of the nucleoside triphosphate hydrolase of Toxoplasma gondii. Gene 1989 0.81
84 The effect of exposure of Staphylococcus aureus to penicillin on susceptibility to the bactericidal activity of human leukocytes. Pathology 1982 0.80
85 Herpes simplex chorioretinitis in a healthy adult. Am J Ophthalmol 1983 0.80
86 Partial characterization of a cell-free hemolytic factor produced by Helicobacter pylori. FEMS Microbiol Immunol 1992 0.80
87 Bacterial killing in vitro by abscess-derived neutrophils. J Med Microbiol 1991 0.80
88 Relationship between spontaneous abortion and presence of antibody to Toxoplasma gondii. Med J Aust 1979 0.80
89 Regulation of human neutrophil type 3 complement receptor (iC3b receptor) expression during phagocytosis of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Immunology 1989 0.80
90 A transportable magnetic resonance imaging system for in situ measurements of living trees: the Tree Hugger. J Magn Reson 2012 0.80
91 Significance of enteric gram-negative bacilli in the throat. J Hyg (Lond) 1980 0.79
92 The effect of topical povidone-iodine on the incidence of infection in surgical wounds. Br J Surg 1981 0.79
93 Gamma knife in the treatment of pituitary adenomas: results of a single center. Can J Neurol Sci 2013 0.79
94 The application of magnetic resonance microimaging to the visible light curing of dental resins. 3. Stray-field nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (STRAFI). Dent Mater 2001 0.79
95 Chlamydial infection in Papua New Guinea. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 1988 0.78
96 A comparison of intravenous cefoxitin and a combination of gentamicin and metronidazole as prophylaxis in colorectal surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 1983 0.78
97 Absorption of food protein antigen in infants with food protein-induced enterocolitis. Dig Dis Sci 1989 0.78
98 Serum D-xylose absorption tests: reproducibility and diagnostic usefulness in food-induced enterocolitis. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1982 0.78
99 Characterization and in vitro translation of Toxoplasma gondii ribonucleic acid. Mol Biochem Parasitol 1986 0.78
100 Detection of Toxoplasma cysts and oocysts in an urban environment in a developed country. Pathology 1985 0.78
101 Potentiation of azithromycin activity against Escherichia coli by human serum ultrafiltrate. J Antimicrob Chemother 1992 0.77
102 GARField magnetic resonance profiling of the ingress of model skin-care product ingredients into human skin in vitro. J Pharm Sci 2004 0.77
103 Gamma Knife radiosurgery of cavernous sinus meningiomas: an institutional review. Can J Neurol Sci 2012 0.77
104 Enoxacin-induced modification of the susceptibility of bacteria to phagocytic killing. J Antimicrob Chemother 1988 0.77
105 Roles of antibody and complement in the bactericidal activity of mouse peritoneal exudate neutrophils. Br J Exp Pathol 1987 0.76
106 Cefdinir vs. amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in the treatment of suppurative acute otitis media in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2000 0.76
107 Infantile obstructive cholangiopathy. Am J Dis Child 1979 0.76
108 Rapid diagnosis of viral infections with fluorescent antisera. Pathology 1985 0.76
109 Solid state NMR imaging of irreducible water in reservoir cores for spatially resolved pore surface relaxation estimation. Magn Reson Imaging 1994 0.76
110 Peri-operative management of patients having external anal sphincter repairs: temporary prevention of defaecation does not improve outcomes. Colorectal Dis 2001 0.76
111 Gamma knife for cerebral arteriovenous malformations at a single centre. Can J Neurol Sci 2011 0.76
112 Infection in experimental arthroplasties. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1987 0.75
113 IL-4 mRNA expression by peritoneal cells during episodes of peritonitis in patients on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Clin Exp Immunol 1995 0.75
114 Prophylactic co-trimoxazole in biliary surgery. Br Med J 1979 0.75
115 Surgery offers no more than medical treatment in the management of transient ischaemic attack. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1990 0.75
116 Urinary antiseptics in asymptomatic bacteriuria of pregnancy. N Z Med J 1975 0.75
117 The influence of incompatible responses on the reduction of aggression: an alternative explanation. J Soc Psychol 1988 0.75
118 Cefdinir-induced modification of the susceptibility of bacteria to the antibacterial activity of human serum and polymorphonuclear neutrophils. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 1993 0.75
119 The effects of RU 41.740, a glycoprotein immunomodulating agent derived from Klebsiella pneumoniae, on intra-abdominal abscess formation in mice. J Med Microbiol 1993 0.75
120 Clinical trials of antimicrobials in surgery. World J Surg 1982 0.75
121 Detection of Toxoplasma-specific IgM in cord blood sera by antibody-class capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Pathology 1985 0.75
122 Arousal-induced self-awareness: an artifactual relationship? J Pers Soc Psychol 1983 0.75
123 Decompressive craniectomy in traumatic brain injury: the edge effect. Can J Neurol Sci 2012 0.75
124 Outpatient oral surgery. Aust Dent J 1983 0.75
125 Enoxacin-induced alteration of susceptibility of pneumococci and Pseudomonas to phagocytosis by human polymorphonuclear leukocytes. J Antimicrob Chemother 1984 0.75
126 Experience with a wipe guaiac-based faecal occult blood test as an alternative test in a bowel screening programme. J Med Screen 2010 0.75
127 Abscess induction in beige (bg/bg) mutant mice. Aust J Exp Biol Med Sci 1984 0.75
128 Antibiotics, antiseptics and tubercle bacilli. Med J Aust 1974 0.75
129 Magnetic resonance profiling studies of the drying of film-forming aqueous dispersions and glue layers. Magn Reson Imaging 2003 0.75
130 Hepatitis B and pregnancy. Australas Nurses J 1981 0.75
131 Comparison of several laboratory tests for quantifying azotaemia in dogs. Aust Vet J 1981 0.75
132 Pathologic fracture of mandibular condyle due to carcinoma of the rectum. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1982 0.75
133 Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in pet dogs and cats. Aust Vet J 1982 0.75
134 Surface phagocytosis of Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli by human neutrophils: serum requirements for opsonization and chemiluminescence. FEMS Microbiol Immunol 1989 0.75
135 Anthropometric nutritional assessment is of value in colorectal patients. Dis Colon Rectum 1984 0.75
136 Surgical wound sepsis--chemical or mechanical preventive measures? Med J Aust 1987 0.75
137 Cefdinir versus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in the treatment of suppurative acute otitis media in children. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 1997 0.75
138 Hydrophobic characterisation of Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori. J Med Microbiol 1990 0.75
139 NMR studies of molecular mobility and diffusion in porous systems. Magn Reson Imaging 1994 0.75
140 A broad line NMR and MRI study of water and water transport in Portland cement pastes. Magn Reson Imaging 1999 0.75
141 Clean up varicose vein surgery-use a tourniquet. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 1989 0.75
142 Prophylactic antibiotics and prevention of surgical sepsis. Baillieres Clin Obstet Gynaecol 1993 0.75
143 Distribution of chloramphenicol in some tissues and extravascular fluids of dogs after oral administration. Am J Vet Res 1976 0.75
144 Preoperative antimicrobial prescribing practice for elective colorectal surgery in Wessex, 1981. Lancet 1982 0.75
145 Case II diffusion in the PVC and acetone system. Magn Reson Imaging 1994 0.75
146 Short stature. Evaluation and diagnosis procedures at KUMC. J Kans Med Soc 1978 0.75
147 A novel high-gradient permanent magnet for the profiling of planar films and coatings. J Magn Reson 1999 0.75
148 Development of an enzyme immunoassay to detect antibody to Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR and its application in a limited seroepidemiological survey. Pathology 1992 0.75
149 Multidimensional imaging using combined stray field and pulsed gradients. J Magn Reson 2002 0.75
150 Antibiotic prophylaxis in hysterectomy--cefotaxime compared to ampicillin-tinidazole. J Antimicrob Chemother 1984 0.75
151 Diagnostic criteria and natural history of catheter-associated urinary tract infections after prostatectomy. Lancet 1983 0.75
152 Nuclear magnetic resonance relaxometry of water in two and quasi-two dimensions. Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys 2013 0.75
153 Predicting need for nutritional support. Lancet 1982 0.75
154 The effect of cytokines on bactericidal activity of murine neutrophils. FEMS Immunol Med Microbiol 1993 0.75
155 Managing HIV. Part 7: Professional issues. 7.1 HIV infection control in medical practice. Med J Aust 1996 0.75
156 Gamma knife radiosurgery for high grade glial neoplasms: a canadian experience. Can J Neurol Sci 2013 0.75
157 Tumour enhancement associated with induction of abscesses in mice bearing a transplantable solid tumour. Cancer Lett 1984 0.75
158 Model for water transport into powdered xanthan combining gel swelling and vapor diffusion. Phys Rev E Stat Phys Plasmas Fluids Relat Interdiscip Topics 2000 0.75
159 Comparison of cefotaxime plus metronidazole versus cefoxitin for prevention of wound infection after abdominal surgery. World J Surg 1995 0.75
160 Pulmonary mycetoma and its surgical management. Med J Aust 1972 0.75
161 Ingress of water into zeolite 4A powder plugs. Magn Reson Imaging 1994 0.75