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Ten-Year Consistency In Neurological Test Performance Of Children Without Focal Neurological Deficit, Stephen Q. Shafer, Cornelius Stokman, David Shaffer, Stephen K-C Ng, Patricia A. O'Connor, Irvin Sam Schonfeld

Publications and Research

To assess 'soft-sign' persistence and its correlates outside a referred sample, 159 members of a local birth cohort of the United National Collaborative Perinatal Project were traced and their performance on six neurological test scales was measured at age 17 by examiners blind to their status at age seven. A comparison group was also formed, who had been 'sign-free' at age seven. On four of the six tests (dysdiadochokinesis, mirror movements, dysgraphesthesia and motor slowness) index boys did significantly worse than the comparison boys; by contrast, index girls scored significantly worse than comparisons only on motor slowness.

Childhood Lead Poisoning, Raj P. Warrier, Jan Waisanen, Sam R. Kottamasu, Sayeed Sultana, K. Ratnakar Kini, William L. Kestenberg, John Strauthers, Craig Foreback

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Although lead encephalopathy is rare, lead intoxication continues to be a significant problem in Detroit. Neuropsychological effects may occur even at low levels of lead. Since treatment of lead poisoning consists of a painful series of injections, it is imperative that more attention be given to the prevention of this disease. To confirm the magnitude of the problems, our experience with lead poisoning during a three-year period at Henry Ford Hospital's Pediatric Department is reviewed.

Vital Signs, Fall 1985, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

The Effectiveness Of Stimulation Therapy For The Cognitively Impaired Elderly, Sylvia H. Old

Community & Environmental Health Theses & Dissertations

The effectiveness of stimulation therapy for the cognitively impaired elderly living in an institution was assessed. Residents with varying degrees of cognitive impairment were treated with twenty, thirty-minute daily periods of reality orientation, reminiscence, resocialization, remotivation, and other stimulating therapies and were compared with a control group_ receiving no intervention. Treatment effects were assessed with a variety of instruments reflecting functioning across several domains. Included were ability to perform both basic self-care functions and activities of daily living, cognitive performance, affect, and satisfaction with the care received and the living environment in the nursing home. The experimental group was divided …

The Effects Of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring On Self-Esteem And The Ability To Apply Knowledge About Diabetes Mellitus, Nancy-Lu F. Moul

Ellmer School of Nursing Theses & Dissertations

This study explored the effect of blood glucose self-monitoring on two dependent variables: (a) the diabetic client's self-esteem, and (b) the diabetic client's ability to apply knowledge about diabetes mellitus. The sample consisted of two groups of adult Type I diabetic clients. Group I consisted of ten clients who had been performing blood glucose self-monitoring for at least one year, and group II consisted of ten clients who had been performing urine testing for at least one year. A questionnaire was utilized which included: (a) a demographic data sheet, (b) a diabetic knowledge tool, and (c) a self-esteem tool. The …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Spring 1985), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Spring 1985 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• The President's Page
• The 94th Commencement
• Commencement Photos
• Master of Science Degrees Conferred
• Commencement Award Winners
• Families
• The Class of 1985 and Internship Hospitals
• Faculty Notes
• New Appointments
• News from the OMCP
• From the Alumni Office
• Alumni News Briefs
• Nurses Alumnae Biennial Banquet
• In Memoriam
• Coming Events

Vital Signs, Spring 1985, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Oncolog, Volume 30, Number 02, April-June 1985, Karel A. Dicke Md, Phd

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Ultraviolet Radiation Perturbs Immune System, Makes Mice More Susceptible to Tumor Growth
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Makes High-Dose Cytoreductive Regimens, Remissions Possible
• Psychological and Social Cures Next for Children Who Recover from Cancer

Screening For Hereditary Medullary Cancer In Denmark, Kristian Emmertsen

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Screening of first-degree relatives of patients with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) gave normal values of pentagastrin-stimulated serum calcitonin and 24-hour urinary catecholamine levels in the relatives of 18 of 22 patients. This result is considered to be valid evidence for sporadic MTC. Absence of C-cell hyperplasia maybe another indication of sporadic MTC. Four hereditary MTCs were represented by one fully expressed MEN-2B patient without affected relatives, one fully expressed MEN-2A case in one family, and two first cousins with MTC as the only MEN-2A lesion in another family. Fourteen relatives of the MEN-2A patients had elevated serum calcitonin levels, and …

Back Matter

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 1984-1985), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 1984-1985 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• Founders Day/ Alumni Weekend
• Portrait of a President
• Highlights of Founders Day/Alumni Weekend
• Galen S. Young, Sr., DO
• Reunions and Reminiscences
• Sherman Leis, DO
• News from the OMCP
• News from the Alumni Office
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni News Briefs
• In Memoriam
• Coming Events

Vital Signs, Fall 1984, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twelve page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Fall 1984), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 1984 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• PCOM's Fifth President
• Mayor Proclaims Osteopathic Medicine Week
• Honoring Galen S. Young, DO
• Founders Day/Alumni Weekend Schedule
• Meet the Class of 1988
• Beth Mulvihill
• Living a Dream
• DO Wins Award
• Philadelphia Fair
• Fighter Doc Earns Medal
• News from the OMCP
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni News Briefs
• New Appointments
• In Memoriam
• Synapsis Ad

Automating The Expertise Of The Neuropsychologist, Kenneth M. Adams, Gregory G. Brown

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Tri-O-Cresyl Phosphate On 2',3'-Cyclicnucleotide-3'-Phosphohydrolase Activity In Neural And Non-Neural Tissue Of The Rat, Mark K. Schlager

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

A total of 44 Long-Evans rats received 5.7 g/kg tri-O-cresyl phosphate (TOCP) orally every 3 days for 6 days. A second group of 13 rats received 4.6 g/kg orally every 3 days for 6 days. Animals were administered atropine sulfate (10 mg/kg) intraperitoneally every 6 hours or as needed to alleviate cholinergic symptoms. Ten control animals were given corn oil orally. Eight rats (18%) survived the 5.7 g/kg dose regimen and 5 rats (38%) survived the 4.6 g/kg dose regimen. Surviving rats were killed at 30-33 days post-dose. Signs of delayed neuropathy included ataxia and motor impairment.

The CNP activity …

Vital Signs, Spring 1984, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

The Current Controversies In Surgical Management Of Early Breast Cancer, Angelos A. Kambouris

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Vital Signs, Winter 1984, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Oncolog, Volume 29, Number 03, July-September 1984, Jesus E. Medina Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Clinician Relates Thickness of Stage I Melanoma to Prognosis and Treatment
• Researcher Associates High Potassium, Low Sodium Intake with Decreased Cancer Rates
• Gene Probes Used in Leukemia Diagnosis
• MOPP Chemotherapy Proves Effective for Infants and Children with Brain Tumors

Oncolog, Volume 29, Number 01, January-March 1984, Isaiah J. Fidler Dvm, Phd, Donna R. Copeland Phd, Jack M. Fletcher Phd, Betty Pfefferbaum-Levine Md, Norman Jaffe Md, Hubert L. Ried Md, Moshe H. Maor Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues) Archives

• Researcher Describes Early Success with Macrophages in Treating Metastasis
• Home Hyperalimentation Promotes Self-Care
• CNS Irradiation of Children Found to Impair Arithmetic-Related Abilities

Vital Signs, Fall 1983, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twelve page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Manipulation Of External Tachodynamometer By The Patient: Case Report, Chang Y. Lee, Michael P. H. Lau

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

External tachodynamometer has frequently been used to evaluate premature labor. In three cases, the patient was apparently able to record uterine contraction-like curves by means of abdominal pressure. In two of these cases, the patient was evidently using this manipulation to gain attention and support from her husband and/or family members. In the third case, described in this paper, because false curves were recorded, an emergency Caesarean section was performed under the impression that abruptio placenta had occurred.

Methodological Issues In Studying Treatment Effects In Patients With Cerebrovascular Disease, Mark W. Shatz

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Evaluation of the neuropsychological effects of surgical treatment on cerebrovascular disease is beset by numerous methodological difficulties. These include problems specific to this patient population as well as others inherent in all retrospective studies. Five such problems are described: 1) nonrandomized subject selection; 2) dropout from follow-up; 3) natural history of cerebrovascular disease; 4) effects of hospitalization; and 5) the role of practice effects. This paper examines these methodological problems for their impact on our knowledge and proposes alternative research directions to address their shortcomings.

Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Endarterectomy, And Behavior: A Critical Appraisal, Mark P. Kelly

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

We reviewed the recent literature on the relationship between carotid artery disease, carotid endarterectomy, and behavior. The methodological adequacy of each study and the complexities involved in interpreting behavioral changes in patients with carotid disease are emphasized. Experimental design issues qualify conclusions in all studies. The weight of the evidence suggests that carotid artery disease may result in cognitive impairment, and that carotid endarterectomy is followed by psychometrically determined cognitive improvement in some patients. Although characteristics of the subgroup of patients most likely to improve have been identified in preliminary investigations, the clinical significance of such improvement has not been …

The Effects Of Cerebrovascular Surgery On Behavior: What Has Been Demonstrated?, Laurence M. Binder

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

We studied the effect of the superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass (STA-MCA) procedure on neuropsychological function. Nineteen patients with cerebrovascular disease of the anterior carotid circulation (12 on surgical and seven on medical therapy) received an extensive battery of neuropsychological tests; the average test-retest interval was eight weeks. Both groups improved on some measures, and no patients deteriorated. There was no evidence of greater improvement by the surgical group. The results are compatible with a spontaneous remission/practice effect interpretation. A review of the carotid endarterectomy and STA-MCA bypass literature suggests that the null hypothesis of no effect …

Neuropsychological Evaluation Of The Results Of Surgical Treatment Of Cerebrovascular Disease, Melvin L. Schwartz

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Parental Notification And Abortion: A Review And Recommendation To West Virginia's Legislature, David W. Frame West Virginia University College Of Law

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.

Dynamic In-Patient Therapy: A Team Approach, Le Van Cao

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

The paper reports on the philosophy and clinical results of an individualized but concentrated team approach to hospitalized patients undergoing a psychological crisis. The team focuses on the patient’s key vital coping technique as the source of his vulnerability and assists the patient toward constructive self-understanding. The approach favors maximum therapeutic benefit from a short hospital stay. Follow-up of the first fifteen cases managed by this method discloses a significantly low percentage of relapse and rehospitalization, and demonstrates that even such relapses can be turned to therapeutic benefit.

Registered Nurses' Ability To Discriminate Similar Human Need Fulfillment Alterations Specific To Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And To Diabetes Mellitus, Kathleen Bowen Waite

Ellmer School of Nursing Theses & Dissertations

The problem for this research study was to ascertain if registered nurses of varying educational backgrounds and experience discriminated similar human needs as being altered by specific pathologic states. The two pathologic states studied were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diabetes mellitus, chosen for their high prevalence in the population. A population sample of 55 registered nurses practicing on medical units in five hospital settings were surveyed. Data for this study were collected using the Human Needs Assessment Scales developed for this study. It was determined that registered nurses in this study did discriminate similar human need fulfillment alterations specific …

Vital Signs, Spring 1983, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty five page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.