University of Nebraska Medical Center

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Organization: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Country: USA

Top Publications

  1. ncbi Clinical implications of novel activating EGFR mutations in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma
    Jason M Foster
    Department of Surgery, Creighton Cancer Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
    World J Surg Oncol 8:88. 2010
  2. ncbi Two cases of Norwalk virus enteritis following small bowel transplantation treated with oral human serum immunoglobulin
    Diana F Florescu
    Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 5400, USA
    Pediatr Transplant 12:372-5. 2008
  3. ncbi Effects of ethanol on hepatic cellular replication and cell cycle progression
    Dahn L Clemens
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Omaha Nebraska 68105, USA
    World J Gastroenterol 13:4955-9. 2007
  4. ncbi Retransplantation for hepatitis C: results of a U.S. multicenter retransplant study
    Timothy McCashland
    Department of Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 3285, USA
    Liver Transpl 13:1246-53. 2007
  5. ncbi A challenge for regenerative medicine: proper genetic programming, not cellular mimicry
    Angie Rizzino
    Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 6805, USA
    Dev Dyn 236:3199-207. 2007
  6. ncbi Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Hodgkin's disease in a patient with dysfibrinogenemia and thrombosis
    Apar Kishor Ganti
    Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Oncology Hematology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 987680 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 7680, USA
    J Thromb Thrombolysis 23:155-8. 2007
  7. ncbi Pharmacological management of a teen with significant alcohol use and depression
    Christopher J Kratochvil
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5581, USA
    J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 45:1011-5. 2006
  8. ncbi Comparison of nanogel drug carriers and their formulations with nucleoside 5'-triphosphates
    Serguei V Vinogradov
    Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, and College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
    Pharm Res 23:920-30. 2006
  9. ncbi Isolated liver transplantation in infants with end-stage liver disease due to short bowel syndrome
    Jean F Botha
    Department of Surgery, Section of Organ Transplantation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68918 3285, USA
    Liver Transpl 12:1062-6. 2006
  10. ncbi Cognitive impairment in people diagnosed with end-stage liver disease evaluated for liver transplantation
    James H Sorrell
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska 68198 8470, USA
    Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 60:174-81. 2006

Research Grants

  1. Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Young Children
    Christopher Kratochvil; Fiscal Year: 2007
  2. Nebraska Blood and Marrow Transplant Research Network
    Julie Vose; Fiscal Year: 2007
  3. Fatigue & Breast Cancer-A Behavioral Sleep Intervention
    Ann Berger; Fiscal Year: 2006
  4. Sleep Disturbances in People with Cancer and Caregivers
    Ann Berger; Fiscal Year: 2004
  5. NICOTINE INDUCED CEREBROVASCULAR DYSFUNCTION
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2006
  6. Cerebral Microcirculation During Alcohol Consumption
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2007
  7. Cerebrovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2007
  8. CEREBRAL MICROCIRCULATON DURING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2002
  9. Influence of ExT on Cerebrovacsular Dysfunction in T1D
    William G Mayhan; Fiscal Year: 2010
  10. RA Comorbidity Bone Health in Men and African Americans
    Ted Mikuls; Fiscal Year: 2007

Detail Information

Publications62

  1. ncbi Clinical implications of novel activating EGFR mutations in malignant peritoneal mesothelioma
    Jason M Foster
    Department of Surgery, Creighton Cancer Center, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA
    World J Surg Oncol 8:88. 2010
    ..Here we present the mutant EGFR activating potential and the matured survival data of the EGFR mutant(mut+) relative to wild type EGFR(mut-) mesothelioma...
  2. ncbi Two cases of Norwalk virus enteritis following small bowel transplantation treated with oral human serum immunoglobulin
    Diana F Florescu
    Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 5400, USA
    Pediatr Transplant 12:372-5. 2008
    ..Protracted diarrhea is a challenging problem after small bowel transplantation. We report two patients who developed Norwalk virus enteritis after small bowel transplantation. Both received oral HSIG with resolution of diarrhea within 48 h...
  3. ncbi Effects of ethanol on hepatic cellular replication and cell cycle progression
    Dahn L Clemens
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Omaha Nebraska 68105, USA
    World J Gastroenterol 13:4955-9. 2007
    ..It is the goal of this article to review the mechanisms by which ethanol metabolism mediates impairment of hepatic replication...
  4. ncbi Retransplantation for hepatitis C: results of a U.S. multicenter retransplant study
    Timothy McCashland
    Department of Hepatology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 3285, USA
    Liver Transpl 13:1246-53. 2007
    ..MELD scores were not predictive of post-reTX survival. Survival was <50% in the non-HCV reTx group with MELD score of >30. Many patients with recurrent HCV are not considered for reTX and die from recurrent disease...
  5. ncbi A challenge for regenerative medicine: proper genetic programming, not cellular mimicry
    Angie Rizzino
    Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 6805, USA
    Dev Dyn 236:3199-207. 2007
    ..This review further argues that progress in regenerative medicine will be significantly hampered by failing to address the issue of cellular look-alikes...
  6. ncbi Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for Hodgkin's disease in a patient with dysfibrinogenemia and thrombosis
    Apar Kishor Ganti
    Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Oncology Hematology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 987680 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 7680, USA
    J Thromb Thrombolysis 23:155-8. 2007
    ..Management of patients with dysfibrinogenemia and a thrombotic tendency usually involves long-term anticoagulation...
  7. ncbi Pharmacological management of a teen with significant alcohol use and depression
    Christopher J Kratochvil
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198-5581, USA
    J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 45:1011-5. 2006
  8. ncbi Comparison of nanogel drug carriers and their formulations with nucleoside 5'-triphosphates
    Serguei V Vinogradov
    Center for Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine, and College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
    Pharm Res 23:920-30. 2006
    ..The aim of the study is to synthesize and characterize nanogel carriers composed of amphiphilic polymers and cationic polyethylenimine for encapsulation and delivery of cytotoxic nucleoside analogs 5'-triphosphates (NTPs) into cancer cells...
  9. ncbi Isolated liver transplantation in infants with end-stage liver disease due to short bowel syndrome
    Jean F Botha
    Department of Surgery, Section of Organ Transplantation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68918 3285, USA
    Liver Transpl 12:1062-6. 2006
    ..65 to 3.05). In conclusion, Isolated liver transplantation in children with liver failure as a result of SBS, who have favorable prognostic features for full enteral adaptation, is feasible with satisfactory long-term survival...
  10. ncbi Cognitive impairment in people diagnosed with end-stage liver disease evaluated for liver transplantation
    James H Sorrell
    Department of Psychiatry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska 68198 8470, USA
    Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 60:174-81. 2006
    ..Furthermore, the presence of these cognitive impairments predicted disability independent of the severity of the underlying liver disease...
  11. ncbi Recruiting and enrolling pregnant adolescents for research
    Margaret M Kaiser
    Medical Center College of Nursing, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 5330, USA
    Issues Compr Pediatr Nurs 29:45-52. 2006
    ..Recommendations for sampling strategies for future research are offered...
  12. ncbi Mobius syndrome: a dental hygiene case study and review of the literature
    Michelle L Sensat
    Department of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NB, USA
    Int J Dent Hyg 1:62-7. 2003
    ..This article reviews the case study of a 40-year-old male client with Mobius syndrome, dental hygiene diagnosis (DHDx) and intervention, and the dental hygienists' responsibility and role in care...
  13. ncbi Cardiac sympathetic afferent reflexes in heart failure
    W Wang
    Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68198 4575, USA
    Heart Fail Rev 5:57-71. 2000
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  14. ncbi Reflections on teaching health care ethics on the web
    Toby L Schonfeld
    Section on Humanities and Law Preventive and Societal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 6075, USA
    Sci Eng Ethics 11:481-94. 2005
    ..Building an online community is another good way to increase the interaction of students and their engagement with the material...
  15. ncbi A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of citalopram for the prevention of major depression during treatment for head and neck cancer
    William M Lydiatt
    Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 1225, USA
    Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 134:528-35. 2008
    ..To determine whether prophylactic treatment with the antidepressant citalopram hydrobromide, compared with placebo, could prevent major depressive disorder in patients undergoing therapy for head and neck cancer (HNC)...
  16. ncbi The effect of sodium thiosulfate administration on nephrocalcinosis in a rat model
    Chad A Lagrange
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    J Endourol 23:529-33. 2009
    ..We proposed a rat model to evaluate whether STS has any possible beneficial effect on calcium nephrolithiasis or nephrocalcinosis...
  17. ncbi The experience of spouses as informal caregivers for recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplants
    Margaret E Wilson
    College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 5330, USA
    Cancer Nurs 32:E15-23. 2009
    ..Spouses structured the uncertainty with rituals, formed a positive perspective, and envisioned the future. They described a caregiving role but also needed to balance "me and my world" with "us and our world."..
  18. ncbi Maintenance of activity and eating change after a clinical trial of tailored newsletters with older rural women
    Susan Noble Walker
    College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
    Nurs Res 59:311-21. 2010
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  19. ncbi HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders in sub-Saharan Africa: a pilot study in Cameroon
    Georgette D Kanmogne
    Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neurosciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
    BMC Neurol 10:60. 2010
    ..The objectives of this study were to determine whether Western neuropsychological (NP) methods are appropriate for use in Cameroon, and to evaluate cognitive function in a sample of HIV-infected adults...
  20. ncbi Acquisition of mands and tacts with concurrent echoic training
    Tiffany Kodak
    MUNROE MEYER INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, USA
    J Appl Behav Anal 42:839-43. 2009
    ..Results indicated that combining echoic training with mand or tact training increased unprompted manding and tacting...
  21. ncbi A quick esthetic remount cast for all-ceramic restorations
    Paul A Hansen
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry, Lincoln, NE 68583 0750, USA
    J Prosthodont 19:494-6. 2010
    ..The remount cast allows the laboratory technician to know the precise location of the gingival tissues and allows modification of all-ceramic restorations...
  22. ncbi Structural approach to the aging of phosphylated cholinesterases
    Patrick Masson
    Centre de Recherches du Service de Sante des Armees, Dept Toxicology, 38702 La Tronche Cedex, France
    Chem Biol Interact 187:157-62. 2010
    ..Knowledge of the molecular basis of aging will help to design reactivators of aged ChEs, molecules capable of slowing the aging process, and pseudocatalytic ChE-based bioscavengers...
  23. ncbi Myocardial perfusion imaging with contrast ultrasound
    Thomas R Porter
    University of Nebraska Medical Center, Cardiology, 981165 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 1165, USA
    JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 3:176-87. 2010
    ..A review of the clinical studies that have examined the clinical utility of myocardial perfusion imaging with MCE during rest and stress echocardiography is then presented. The limitations of MCE are also discussed...
  24. ncbi Effect of 5-S-GAD on UV-B-induced cataracts in rats
    Hiroyoshi Kawada
    Department of Ophthalmology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
    Jpn J Ophthalmol 53:531-5. 2009
    ..This is a report of an investigation of the effect of 5-S-GAD (eyedrops) on UVB-induced cataracts in rats...
  25. ncbi Rurality and other determinants of early colorectal cancer diagnosis in Nebraska: a 6-year cancer registry study, 1998-2003
    Jayashri Sankaranarayanan
    College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 6045, USA
    J Rural Health 25:358-65. 2009
    ..There are no studies of rurality, and other determinants of colorectal cancer (CRC) stage at diagnosis with population-based data from the Midwest...
  26. ncbi The renal vascular response to diabetes
    Pamela K Carmines
    University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 19:85-90. 2010
    ..This review will summarize recent advances (published January 2008 through June 2009) regarding the renal vascular and glomerular functional changes that occur during the early stage of diabetes...
  27. ncbi Excretion of antimicrobials used to treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections during lactation: safety in breastfeeding infants
    Jennifer A Mitrano
    Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608, USA
    Pharmacotherapy 29:1103-9. 2009
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  28. ncbi Assessment of noise exposure in a hospital kitchen
    Chandran Achutan
    Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, Omaha, NE 68198, USA
    Noise Health 11:145-50. 2009
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  29. ncbi Collar spine models in the genus Echinostoma (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae)
    Ivan Kanev
    H W Manter Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Nebraska, W 529 Nebraska Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
    Parasitol Res 105:921-7. 2009
    ..Reports of even numbered spine counts in the genus Echinostoma are erroneous and probably reflect counts on worms with lost, retracted, or supernumerary spines...
  30. ncbi Inpatient hospital service utilization of the uninsured in Nebraska: policy implications for addressing uncompensated care
    Li Wu Chen
    Department of Health Services Research and Administration, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 984350 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 4350, USA
    J Health Care Poor Underserved 20:444-57. 2009
    ..The study may have a wide application to other states examining the same policy issues. The model used in this study can be easily created for other states, as the required data are readily available...
  31. ncbi MMP-12 has a role in abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice
    G Matthew Longo
    Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 8111 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68114, USA
    Surgery 137:457-62. 2005
    ..Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-12 levels are increased in the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), implicating this protease in AAA pathogenesis. The purpose of this study was to assess the role of MMP-12 in aneurysm formation...
  32. ncbi ERK-MAP-kinases differentially regulate expression of IL-23 p19 compared with p40 and IFN-beta in Theiler's virus-infected RAW264.7 cells
    Thomas M Petro
    Department of Oral Biology, The Nebraska Center for Virology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
    Immunol Lett 97:47-53. 2005
    ..Interestingly, U0126 prolonged TMEV-induced ATF-2 activation to at least 3h. Thus ERK MAPKs regulate expression of TMEV-induced p19 differently than p40 and IFN-beta suggesting the benefits of U0126 in treatment of DD...
  33. ncbi Isolated liver transplantation in infants with end-stage liver disease associated with short bowel syndrome
    Simon P Horslen
    Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 3285, USA
    Ann Surg 235:435-9. 2002
    ..To evaluate experience with isolated orthotopic liver transplantation in children with liver failure associated with short bowel syndrome (SBS)...
  34. ncbi Feasibility and safety of outpatient Bexxar therapy (tositumomab and iodine I 131 tositumomab) for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma based on radiation doses to family members
    F J Rutar
    University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 5480, USA
    Clin Lymphoma 2:164-72. 2001
    ..In a University of Nebraska Medical Center study, the predicted total radiation doses (based on patient dose rate at 1 meter) ranged from 95-..
  35. ncbi What did we learn about student and faculty "backlash" to the Interdisciplinary Generalist Curriculum Project?
    D Steele
    Year 1 Curriculum Director, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 983075 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 3075, USA
    Acad Med 76:S61-7. 2001
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  36. ncbi Mechanisms of immune dysfunction in stem cell transplantation
    J E Talmadge
    Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska, 987660 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 7660, USA
    Int J Immunopharmacol 22:1041-56. 2000
    ..Therefore, there is the potential to regulate immune recovery by stem cell product manipulation or post-transplantation cytokine administration...
  37. ncbi Mononuclear phagocytes mediate blood-brain barrier compromise and neuronal injury during HIV-1-associated dementia
    Y Persidsky
    Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders, The Department of Pathology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 5215, USA
    J Leukoc Biol 68:413-22. 2000
    ..In toto, these works underscore the diverse roles of chemokines in HIV-1 neuropathogenesis and lay the foundation for future therapeutic interventions...
  38. ncbi IL-8 expression in malignant melanoma: implications in growth and metastasis
    R K Singh
    Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 5660, USA
    Histol Histopathol 15:843-9. 2000
    ..Understanding these events and their significance will allow us to design novel therapeutic approaches for treatment of melanoma...
  39. ncbi Ultrastructure of the blood and lymphatic capillaries of the respiratory tissue during inflammation and endobronchial laser therapy
    V V Polosukhin
    Laboratory of Ultrastructural Research, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia
    Ultrastruct Pathol 24:183-9. 2000
    ..Basic principles of pathogenetic therapy were stated. It was shown that low-energy laser irradiation satisfies these requirements as an additional method in the therapy of destructive lung diseases...
  40. ncbi Nitric oxide-dependent ethanol stimulation of ciliary motility is linked to cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) activation in bovine bronchial epithelium
    J H Sisson
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 5300, USA
    Alcohol Clin Exp Res 23:1528-33. 1999
    ..Because many agonists stimulate ciliary motility through activation of cyclic nucleotide-dependent protein kinases, we hypothesized that ethanol stimulates ciliary motility by activating protein kinases...
  41. ncbi Acute versus chronic effects of brimonidine on aqueous humor dynamics in ocular hypertensive patients
    C B Toris
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 5540, USA
    Am J Ophthalmol 128:8-14. 1999
    ..To report the acute vs chronic effects of brimonidine, a selective alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonist, on aqueous humor dynamics in ocular hypertensive patients...
  42. ncbi Association of malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde (MAA) adducted proteins with atherosclerotic-induced vascular inflammatory injury
    G E Hill
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 4455, USA
    Atherosclerosis 141:107-16. 1998
    ..These data further suggest that previous studies demonstrating MDA modified protein in atherosclerotic plaque may in fact have MAA modified proteins associated with them...
  43. ncbi Transdermal nicotine therapy and primary care. Importance of counseling, demographic, and participant selection factors on 1-year quit rates. The Nebraska Primary Practice Smoking Cessation Trial Group
    D Daughton
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, USA
    Arch Fam Med 7:425-30. 1998
    ..To evaluate the smoking cessation efficacy of nicotine patch therapy as an adjunct to low-intensity, primary care intervention...
  44. ncbi Human immunodeficiency virus type 1-like DNA sequences and immunoreactive viral particles with unique association with breast cancer
    E M Rakowicz-Szulczynska
    Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Clin Diagn Lab Immunol 5:645-53. 1998
    ..Viral particles detected in breast cancer cell lines were strongly immunogold labeled with the anti-HIV-1 gp120 MAb. The results obtained strongly suggest that the long-postulated breast cancer virus may, in fact, be related to HIV-1...
  45. ncbi International classification for nursing practice (ICNP): most-frequently asked questions
    J J Warren
    University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA
    J Am Med Inform Assoc 5:335-6. 1998
    ..The authors answer the most-frequently asked questions about the ICNP and encourage nurses in the United States to participate in the revision by sending comments and suggestions to the American Nurses Association...
  46. ncbi Autoimmune enteropathy in a child: response to infliximab therapy
    Jon A Vanderhoof
    Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 34:312-6. 2002
  47. ncbi A unified mechanism in the initiation of cancer
    Ercole L Cavalieri
    Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 6805, USA
    Ann N Y Acad Sci 959:341-54. 2002
    ..Thus, a unifying mechanism, namely formation of catechol quinones and reaction with DNA, could initiate not only cancer by oxidation of specific endogenous estrogen metabolites, but also leukemia by oxidation of benzene...
  48. ncbi Diabetic kidney disease: impact of puberty
    Pascale H Lane
    Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 2169, USA
    Am J Physiol Renal Physiol 283:F589-600. 2002
    ..A better understanding of these processes may lead to new treatments to prevent renal failure in diabetes mellitus...
  49. ncbi Ethanol consumption potentiates viral pancreatitis and may inhibit pancreas regeneration: preliminary findings
    Dahn L Clemens
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 8090, USA
    Alcohol 33:183-9. 2004
    ..We believe that this model will be a valuable tool to study the biochemical and molecular mechanisms involved in alcoholic pancreatitis...
  50. ncbi Chloride equilibrium potential in salamander cones
    Wallace B Thoreson
    Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
    BMC Neurosci 5:53. 2004
    ..To assess the impact of these and other chloride-dependent mechanisms on release from cones, the chloride equilibrium potential (ECl) was determined in red-sensitive, large single cones from the tiger salamander retinal slice...
  51. ncbi Endoscopic therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease: can it replace antireflux surgery?
    D Oleynikov
    Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 3280, USA
    Minerva Chir 59:427-35. 2004
    ..Endoscopic treatment of GERD has future promise, however, more experience and perhaps further refinement in techniques and technology must occur before widespread clinical application can be encouraged...
  52. ncbi Neuroregulatory events follow adaptive immune-mediated elimination of HIV-1-infected macrophages: studies in a murine model of viral encephalitis
    Larisa Poluektova
    Laboratory of Neuroregeneration, Center for Neurovirology and Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 958215 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE 68198 5215, USA
    J Immunol 172:7610-7. 2004
    ..This murine model of HIV-1 encephalitis can be useful in elucidating the role played by innate and adaptive immunity in disease progression and resolution...
  53. ncbi Monoclonal antibody against mouse CAR following genetic immunization
    Steven D Carson
    Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 6495, USA
    Hybrid Hybridomics 23:19-22. 2004
    ..Since CAR has been shown to form dimers, expression of human CAR in cells that express mouse CAR may have stimulated the host immune system to recognize endogenous CAR in heterodimers...
  54. ncbi Self-monitoring as an intervention to decrease swimmers' stroke counts
    Jodi Polaha
    Munroe Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 68198 5450, USA
    Behav Modif 28:261-75. 2004
    ..Limitations of the research, mechanisms of change, and implications for coaches are discussed...
  55. ncbi The work covenant: a management strategy for department chairs and program directors
    Timothy M Durham
    Department of Dental Practice Management, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Omaha, NE 69198 9375, USA
    J Dent Educ 68:55-63. 2004
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  56. ncbi Contemporary ceramics for dentistry
    Thomas J Salinas
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Pract Proced Aesthet Dent 15:690. 2003
  57. ncbi Mechanical response of the porcine temporomandibular joint disc to an impact event and repeated tensile loading
    Mark W Beatty
    Department of Adult Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, 40th and Holdrege, PO Box 830740, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583 0750, USA
    J Orofac Pain 17:160-6. 2003
    ..To test for orthotropy in the stress-strain behavior of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc under repeated physiologic loading before and after an impact event...
  58. ncbi Medical malpractice and the thyroid gland
    Daniel D Lydiatt
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Methodist Cancer Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 1225, USA
    Head Neck 25:429-31. 2003
    ..A medical malpractice litigation "crisis" exists in this country. Analyzing litigation trends through verdict summaries may help understand causes...
  59. ncbi Treatment-related myelodysplasia and acute leukemia in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients
    James O Armitage
    University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68198 3332, USA
    J Clin Oncol 21:897-906. 2003
    ..However, there is considerable debate over the incidence or risk of tMDS/AML in NHL patients treated with any particular modality and the factors that contribute to malignant transformation...
  60. ncbi Pharmacokinetics and clinical use of drotrecogin alfa (activated) in patients with severe sepsis
    Keith M Olsen
    Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198 6045, USA
    Pharmacotherapy 22:196S-205S. 2002
    ..As further data on drotrecogin alfa (activated) therapy become available, dosing and monitoring strategies may be altered to optimize the clinical benefits...
  61. ncbi The study of temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain from the perspective of the predoctoral dental curriculum
    Ron Attanasio
    Department of Dental Practice Management, College of Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 40th and Holdrege Streets, Lincoln, NE 68583 0740, USA
    J Orofac Pain 16:176-80. 2002
    ..Indeed, an international survey relative to the teaching of TMD and orofacial pain would be of interest and value to dental schools worldwide...
  62. ncbi Gas exchange and lung mechanics during percutaneous transtracheal ventilation in an unparalyzed canine model
    T P Tran
    Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68198 1150, USA
    Acad Emerg Med 5:320-4. 1998
    ..To compare the efficacy of percutaneous transtracheal ventilation (PTV) in the unparalyzed state with that in the paralyzed state using a sedated nonobstructed canine model...

Research Grants62

  1. Pharmacological Treatment of ADHD in Young Children
    Christopher Kratochvil; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..Burke, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will serve as Co-Primary Mentors for the Award...
  2. Nebraska Blood and Marrow Transplant Research Network
    Julie Vose; Fiscal Year: 2007
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  3. Fatigue & Breast Cancer-A Behavioral Sleep Intervention
    Ann Berger; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..Statistical analyses include RM-ANOVA, generalized estimation equation methodology and multiple regression analysis. Results may inform development of clinical guidelines for fatigue management during adjuvant CT. ..
  4. Sleep Disturbances in People with Cancer and Caregivers
    Ann Berger; Fiscal Year: 2004
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  5. NICOTINE INDUCED CEREBROVASCULAR DYSFUNCTION
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..In addition, results of these studies may provide insights regarding possible therapeutic approaches for the treatment of nicotine-induced vascular dysfunction. ..
  6. Cerebral Microcirculation During Alcohol Consumption
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..These studies will provide valuable new insights and will lead to new therapeutic approaches for the treatment of cerebrovascular abnormalities observed in chronic alcoholics. ..
  7. Cerebrovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..We suggest that our results will provide novel insights regarding therapeutic approaches for the treatment/prevention of cerebrovascular dysfunction in diabetes. ..
  8. CEREBRAL MICROCIRCULATON DURING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
    WILLIAM MAYHAN; Fiscal Year: 2002
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  9. Influence of ExT on Cerebrovacsular Dysfunction in T1D
    William G Mayhan; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..Our studies will be the first to examine the potential therapeutic benefits of ExT on brain function during T1D. ..
  10. RA Comorbidity Bone Health in Men and African Americans
    Ted Mikuls; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..Mikuls' continued development as an independent clinical investigator. ..
  11. Gene-Environment Interactions in RA Autoimmunity and Disease Severity
    Ted Mikuls; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..We anticipate that the results of this study will be extended to other RA populations. ..
  12. Regulation of photoreceptor neurotransmission
    WALLACE THORESON; Fiscal Year: 2009
    ..An understanding of normal retinal physiology is also needed for restoring vision to diseased eyes by the use of retinal stem cells, prosthetic devices, or other means. ..
  13. Regulation of photoreceptor neurotransmission
    WALLACE THORESON; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..g., accompanying ischemia) can have excitotoxic consequences on post-synaptic neurons. ..
  14. Regulation of photoreceptor neurotransmission
    WALLACE BRUCE THORESON; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..An understanding of normal retinal physiology is also needed for restoring vision to diseased eyes by the use of retinal stem cells, prosthetic devices, or other means. ..
  15. Regulation of photoreceptor neurotransmission.
    WALLACE THORESON; Fiscal Year: 2003
    ..Thus, understanding the intrinsic mechanisms in rods and cones that regulate ICa, intracellular Ca2+ levels, and synaptic transmission is important for understanding the physiology of both diseased and normal retina. ..
  16. Airway Injury Caused by MAA Adducts
    Todd A Wyatt; Fiscal Year: 2010
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  17. Airway Injury Caused by MAA Adducts
    TODD WYATT; Fiscal Year: 2009
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  18. Interactions of Pluronic block copolymers in drug resistant cancer
    Alexander Kabanov; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..As a result, the critical knowledge will be acquired on the activities of a novel chemotherapeutic agent composition that has promise in improving treatment of cancer patents. ..
  19. Polypeptide modification for enhanced brain delivery
    ALEXANDER V contact KABANOV; Fiscal Year: 2010
    ..The goal is achieved by modification of polypeptides with Pluronic copolymers (poly(ethylene oxide)- b-poly(propylene oxide)-b-poly(ethylene oxide)). ..
  20. MOLECULAR ORIGIN OF CANCER--CATECHOL/SEMIQUINOE/QUINONE
    Ercole Cavalieri; Fiscal Year: 2003
    ..In addition, we will identify biomarkers for use in diagnosis and in studies of prevention of breast cancer and other diseases. ..
  21. MECHANISMS OF CARCINOGENESIS OF DIBENZO(A,1)PYRENE
    Ercole Cavalieri; Fiscal Year: 1993
    ..The data obtained from the chemistry, tumorigenicity, DNA-binding studies and oncogene activation will provide significant clues concerning the mechanism of carcinogenesis of DB[a,l]P...
  22. Molecular Orgin Cancer--Catechol Estrogen 3 4 Quinones
    Ercole Cavalieri; Fiscal Year: 2004
    ..The knowledge acquired from these studies will be essential for developing preventive strategies. ..
  23. Pluronic Block Copolymers in Drug Resistant Cancer
    Alexander Kabanov; Fiscal Year: 2004
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  24. Polypeptide modification for enhanced brain delivery
    Alexander Kabanov; Fiscal Year: 2007
    ..The prospective in the development of a specific drug (leptin) for treatment in a specific disease (obesity) will also be determined. ..