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Baehr, Wolfgang | Tissue-specific expression in transgenic mice directed by the 5'-flanking sequences of the human gene encoding interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein | Interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) is an extracellular protein that has been suggested to participate in the visual process as a carrier for visual retinoids. A chimeric gene composed of the human IRBP promoter fused to the bacterial reporter gene chloramphenicol acetyltransferase (C... | Restriction Mapping; Nucleic Acid Hybridization; Mice; Gene Expression | 1990-05-25 |
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Schmidt, Meic H. | Titanium cage-assisted polymethylmethacrylate reconstruction for cervical spinal metastasis | Reconstruction and stabilization of the cervical spine after vertebrectomy is an important goal in the surgical management of spinal metastasis. The authors describe their reconstruction technique using a titanium cage-Silastic tube construct injected with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) augmented by... | Titanium cage; Cervical spine; Cervical spinal metastasis; Reconstruction; Vertebrectomy; PMMA reconstruction; Silastic tube | 2005 |
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Battin, Margaret P. | To die or not to die? (Book Review) | Reviews the book `To Die or Not to Die? Cross-disciplinary, Cultural, and Legal Perspectives on the Right to Choose Death,' edited by Arthur S. Berger and Joyce Berger. | Books; Law; Death | 1992-07 |
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Gardner, Reed M. | Tomorrow's Electronic Hospital is Here Today | Biomedical Informatics | | 1984 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Gottfried, Oren N. | Too many? Too few. New study reveals current trends in U. S. neurosurgical workforce | Remarkable changes in the neurosurgical specialty have taken place in the past 15 years. While advances in basic science have occurred and new technologies and therapies have proliferated, other, less propitious factors-such as the promises (some might say false promises) and hopes of managed care-h... | | 2003-01-01 |
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Crandall, Alan S. | Torn posterior capsule: prevention, recognition and management | Modern cataract surgery performed with phacoemulsification allows meticulous intraocular control and minimal incision size, but has the inherent risk of capsular rupture. Therefore, surgeons performing cataract surgery will inevitably face the complication of a torn posterior capsule. Torn posteri... | Capsulorrhexis complications; Phacoemulsification; Posterior capsular tears; Shallow anterior chamber; Suprachoroidal hemorrhage; Vitrectomy | 1999 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Total intravenous anesthesia: advantages for intracranial surgery | Although volatile anesthetics have been widely accepted in anesthetic management for neurosurgery, they reduce vascular resistance, resulting in increased cerebral blood flow and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). In patients with elevated ICP who undergo craniotomy, the increase in ICP during s... | Anesthesia; Inhalants; Intravenous; Propofol; Intracranial surgery | 2007 |
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Warner, Homer R. | Toward a Public Domain UMLS Patient Database | Biomedical Informatics | | 1990 |
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Caserta, Michael; Lund, Dale A. | Toward the development of an inventory of daily widowed life (IDWL): guided by the duel process model of coping with bereavement | The Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement (Stroebe & Schut, 1999) suggests that the most effective adaptation involves oscillaton between two coping processes: loss-orientation (LO) and restoration-orientation (RO). A 22-item Inventory of Daily Widowed Life (IDWL) was developed to measure t... | Bereavement; Grief reaction; Widowhood; Psychological orientation; Adaptation, Psychological | 2007-07 |
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Kestle, John R. W. | Tracking resident work hours: available software is not yet ideal, but it's helpful | An ideal system would be completely passive and would allow more detailed tracking of activity inside the hospital. A new reality began July 1. We are all now responsible for tracking our residents' work hours and ensuring compliance with the new regulations mandated by the Accreditation Council fo... | Resident work hours; Tracking; TimeClock system | 2003 |
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Warner, Homer R. | The Tradeoffs Between Timesharing and Dedicated Computers in a Medical Setting | Biomedical Informatics | | 1983 |
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Gesteland, Raymond F.; Baranov, Pavel V.; Atkins, John F.; Hammer, Andrew W. | Transcriptional slippage in bacteria: distribution in sequenced genomes and utilization in IS element gene expression | ABSTRACT: Background: Transcription slippage occurs on certain patterns of repeat mononucleotides, resulting in synthesis of a heterogeneous population of mRNAs. Individual mRNA molecules within this population differ in the number of nucleotides they contain that are not specified by the templat... | Transcription slippage; Bacterial genomes; IS element genes | 2005 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Transfacet pedicle-sparing approach for thoracic disc removal: cadaveric morphometric analysis and preliminary clinical experience | A number of operative techniques have been described for the treatment of herniated thoracic discs. The transfacet pedicle-sparing approach allows for complete disc removal with limited spinal column disruption and soft-tissue dissection. Fifteen cadaveric spinal columns were used for evaluation of... | Thoracic spine; Herniated thoracic discs; Intervertebral disc herniation; Discectomy; Pedicle; Radiculopathy; Myelopathy | 1998 |
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Bernstein, Paul S. | Transformations of selected carotenoids in plasma, liver, and ocular tissues of humans and in nonprimate animal models | PURPOSE: To determine the stereochemistry of carotenoids in human ocular tissues in comparison with plasma and liver and to elucidate the possible transformations of dietary (3R,3'R,6'R)-lutein and (3R,3'R)-zeaxanthin in the eye. Similarly, to characterize the carotenoid profiles in the eye tissues,... | Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; Stereoisomerism; Xanthophylls | 2002 |
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Gregory, Joan M.; Weber, Alice; Mower, Allyson; Quilter, Julie | Transforming data into knowledge for decision making: putting MS access and excel to work for you | MS Excel Classes: Basics: Layout, printing, and saving, Data entry and editing, Worksheet formatting, Formulas and functions: Advanced: Sorting and filtering, Importing, Charts and pivot tables. | MS Excel; Computer programs; Teaching | 2006-07-13 |
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Supiano, Katherine Perry | Transitions of care: Optimal communication between hospital and hospice | In this article, the key elements of a successful transition of terminally ill patients from the inpatient hospital to home hospice care setting are described. This article describes the role and responsibilities inpatient palliative care teams and receiving hospice agencies have for communicat... | Palliative care, Inpatient hospital; Hospice care; Transportation; Communication; Health care team | 2007 |
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Gesteland, Raymond F. | Translation of Rl7 RNA fragments | Examination of the events during infection of cells by RNA phages reveals phemonomena that are surprisingly complex for a virus that has only enough information to code for three to four proteins. The coat protein is synthesized at a rapid rate through most of the infectious cycle making it the pre... | Electrophoresis; RNA, Messenger; Peptide Biosynthesis; Kinetics | 1969 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Transmaxillary approach to the anterior cavernous sinus: a microanatomic study | OBJECTIVE: Several approaches to expose the anterior cavernous sinus have been used, such as frontotemporal, orbitofrontal, anterior subtemporal, and various transfacial approaches. In an effort to gain exposure to the anterior cavernous sinus without necessitating a craniotomy or wide transfacial ... | Anterior cavernous sinus; Clivus; Cranial base; Maxillary sinus | 1997 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Transnasal excerebration surgery in ancient Egypt: Historical vignette | Ancient Egyptians were pioneers in many fields, including medicine and surgery. Our modern knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and surgical techniques stems from discoveries and observations made by Egyptian physicians and embalmers. In the realm of neurosurgery, ancient Egyptians were the first to elu... | | 2012-01-01 |
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Couldwell, William T.; Apfelbaum, Ronald I. | Transoral approach and extended modifications for lesions of the ventral foramen magnum and craniovertebral junction | Objectives: To describe our method of performing the transoral approach and the extended approaches to the ventral foramen magnum and craniovertebral junction and review the technical aspects and operative nuances. Design: Review Results: The transoral approach provides direct midline exposure to a... | Craniovertebral junction; Foramen magnum; Skull base surgery; Transoral approach | 2008 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Transsphenoidal microsurgical treatment of Cushing disease: postoperative assessment of surgical efficacy by application of an overnight low-dose dexamethasone suppression test | Object. Transsphenoidal adenomectomy with resection of a defined pituitary adenoma has been the treatment of choice for CD for the last 30 years. Surgical resection, however, may not always result in long-term remission of CD. This is particularly important in light of the high risk of morbidity and... | | 2003-01-01 |
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Couldwell, William T. | Transtemporal approach to the removal of a lateral pontine tumor | This video demonstrates a very useful trajectory to a pontine lesion. A 68-year-old man presented with tongue numbness and weakness. The approach used was a transtemporal presigmoid retrolabyrinthine approach to enable an orthogonal trajectory to the lateral pons. Following the transtemporal opening... | | 2014-01-01 |
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Kriesel, John D.; Spruance, Spotswood L. | Treatment of herpes simplex labialis. | Recurrent herpes simplex labialis is associated with mild morbidity, but remains a significant problem for people with frequent and/or severe recurrences. Both topical and peroral episodic antiviral treatments of recurrences are modestly effective at reducing the duration of signs and symptoms. Rece... | Randomized Controlled Trials; Steroids; Drug Administration Routes | 2002 |
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Schmidt, Meic H.; Kestle, John R. W. | Treatment of metastatic spinal epidural disease: a review of the literature | Object. Spinal cord compression is one of the most dreaded complications of metastatic cancer. It can lead to a number of sequelae, including pain, spinal instability, neurological deficits, and a reduction in the patient's quality of life. Except in selected circumstances, treatment is palliative. ... | Spinal cord compression; Metastasis; Radiation therapy; Stereotactic radiosurgery | 2003 |
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Jensen, Randy Lynn | Treatment-related brain tumor imaging changes: so-called "pseudoprogression" vs. tumor progression: Review and future research opportunities | Background: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) has a dismal prognosis despite aggressive therapy. Initial diagnosis and measurement of response to treatment is usually determined by measurement of gadolinium-enhanced tumor volume with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Unfortunately, many GBM treatment mo... | | 2013-01-01 |