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Namru-3 Translations Of Parasite Literature From Russian, French, Japanese, Etc. Into English (1915-1983) T1601-T1700, United States Naval Medical Research Unit Number Three, Cairo, Medical Zoology Department

United States Naval Medical Research Unit 3: Publications

T1603. TRANSLATION FROM RUSSIAN. SELIVANOV, Ya. M. and POLYAKOVA, A. N. (1981). Technic of preparing and producing experimental series of immunoglobulin erythrocytic polytype diagnosticums to certain arboviruses for the indirect hemagglutination test. Sborn. Trud. Inst. Virus. imeni D. I. Ivanovsky, Akad. Med. Nauk SSSR, pp. 145-151.

T1604. TRANSLATION FROM RUSSIAN. ROSLAYA, I. G., DEMENEV, V. A., PRYGOVA, A. I., ROSLYAKOV, G. E. and VERETA, L. A. (1981). Certain questions of ecology of tickborne encephalitis group viruses in the lower Pre-Amur'ye. Sborn. Trud. Inst. Virus. imeni D. I. Ivanovsky, Akad. Med. Nauk SSSR, pp. 90-94.

T1605. TRANSLATION FROM RUSSIAN. EMEL'YANOVA. N. …

Serial Cardiovascular Adaptations During Pregnancy, Mark Vincent Hart

Dissertations and Theses

Maternal cardiovascular adaptations appear to be essential in order to supply extra circulation to both the developing fetus and maternal system during a successful pregnancy. Since inadequate cardiovascular adjustments may produce abortions or maternal morbidity, the characterization of maternal cardiovascular changes during pregnancy and the elaboration of the underlying mechanism for these changes are essential to the understanding of how the heart enlarges during pregnancy and what significance this enlargement might have. To provide needed information regarding this time course and extent of maternal cardiac enlargement and the hormonal and hemodynamic changes which may be responsible for these changes, the …

Protein Contributions Of The Male Accessory Organs To The Composition Of Human Seminal Plasma As Determined By High Resolution Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis, Edward E. Gaunt

Theses and Dissertations in Biomedical Sciences

Human Seminal Plasma was evaluated using a High Resolution Two-Dimensional Electrophoresis technique adapted by this laboratory. Seminal plasma from healthy volunteers with recently proven fertility were characterized using this technique to establish "normal" protein distribution patterns in the two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel slab. In addition, time studies were performed on selected specimens to determine the effects of liquefaction on seminal plasma protein composition within the first several hours after collection. Split ejaculates were collected for identification and elaboration of accessory organ components in the whole seminal plasma specimen. A more direct approach to accessory organ component analysis involved electrophoresis of semen …

The Measurement Of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin For Pregnancy Testing, Carolyn S. Feldkamp, William H. Pfeffer

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

/Among many measurable hormones, human chorionic gonadotropin (FICG) is commonly used for pregnancy testing because it is very sensitive and relatively specific. Pregnancy can be identified shortly after implantation. Because some reagents cross-react with luteinizing hormone (LH), the sensitivity of urine tests has been adjusted to maintain specificity. Radioreceptor assay s on serum are more sensitive than urine tests but similarly lack specificity. The problems of LH cross-reactivity are eliminated by antisera specific for the beta subunit. Quantitation of HCG provides additional information useful in diagnosing ectopic pregnancy, providing a prognosis in threatened abortion, and following neoplasms. Considerations of cost, …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Winter 1982-1983), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Winter 1982-1983 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• President's Page
• The Many Sides of Dr. Guest
• 1983 Founders Day/Alumni Weekend
• Reflections on Yesterday
• The Cathie Museum
• Remembering Dr. Cathie
• The Reunion Scrapbook
• Flounders Day Follies
• Saluting the OMCP's Employees
• New Emphasis on Child Restraints
• Appointment
• Worth Mentioning
• News from the OMCP
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni News Briefs
• In Memoriam

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 06, November - December 1982, Gerald P. Bodey Md, Beverly Rosenbaum Ba

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• Protected Environment Successfully Reduces Patients’ exposure to Microbial Contamination
• Gold Rings Provide a Secure Means of Attachment for Prostheses
• Newly Created Positions Reflect High Priority of Institution’s Academic Mission
• William Fields Direct New Neuro-oncology Center
• Noteworthy
• Bruno Jirgensons Dies
• UT MDAH Offers Summer Research Program for College Students

Vital Signs, Fall 1982, 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 1982), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Fall 1982 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• President's Page
• A Record-breaking Year
• The 1982 Philadelphia Fair
• Details, Details
• Board Chairman Honored
• Stoma Therapy
• Open House at PCOM
• News from the OMCP
• Appointments
• Faculty Notes
• Alumni News Briefs
• In Memoriam

Natural History Of The Porcine Bioprosthetic Heart Valve, Donald J. Magilligan Jr., Joseph W. Lewis Jr., J. Lancelot Lester Iii, Paul D. Stein, Mohsin Alam, Jeffrey B. Lakier, Julio C. Davilia, David W. Smith

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

The porcine bioprosthesis has been the prosthetic valve of choice at Henry Ford Hospital since October 1971. By 1979, 23 cases of degeneration had been seen, and the rate seven years after implantation was 16%. Now, with a ten-year follow-up, there are 41 degenerated valves. After seven years, the percent free of degeneration is 88%, (SE of 2% [standard error]); at eight years, 82% (SE of 2.9%,); at nine years, 80% (SE of 3.4%); and at ten years, the percent free of degeneration is 69% (SE of 6.5%,). There was no difference in degeneration between men and women, between aortic …

Immunological Involvement In Porcine Bioprosthetic Valve Degeneration: Preliminary Studies, Rollin H. Heinzerling, Paul D. Stein, Jeanne M. Riddle, Donald J. Magilligan Jr., John J. Jennings

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Preliminary animal model studies have indicated that porcine bioprosthetic valves can be recognized by the immune system. This report presents the results of a preliminary investigation on the implanted valves of 27 patients. While none of the 27 demonstrated an immune response to porcine serum proteins, five patients developed antibodies against the implanted valve leaflets. Cells were enzymatically eluted from a degenerated bioprosthetic valve and were classified by means of monoclonal antibodies. Although these cells were not found to be of T-lymphocyte lineage, they did express la determinants and had the morphologic appearance of plasma cells. We therefore conclude that …

The Surgeon And The Patient With Cancer: The Development Of Surgical Oncology, Angelos A. Kambouris

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 05, September - October 1982

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• UT MDAH Researchers Devise New Method to Predict Postoperative Pulmonary Function
• Proceeds from Christmas Card Campaign Support Many Activities, Programs for Pediatric Patients
• Medical Social Workers Provide Psychosocial Support Often Essential to Patient Recovery
• C.C. Shullenberger, MD, Receives Distinguished Service Award
• Staff Members Devise New Guidelines for the Timing of Breast Reconstruction
• Frances E. Goff Retires
• Mental Health Conference Proceedings Published
• Noteworthy

The Effect Of Self-Help Support Groups On Self Esteem And Blood Glucose In Young Insulin-Dependent Diabetics, Linda L. Woertz

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Successful adaptation to diabetes is probably a function of many factors: the stress involved, the rewards, the motivation of the individual, and the self concept. The more optimal the self concept the more optimal the behavior may be. By helping the patient shape a positive self concept, a base can be built for blood glucose control (Bruhn, 1977, pp. 93-97). One method of improving self concept or self esteem may be through the development of self-help support groups for diabetics.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of self-help support group intervention on the levels of self …

Blood Reservoir Function Of The Fetal Guinea Pig Liver, Gregory A. Roda, Raymond D. Gilbert, Gordon G. Power

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

To determine of the fetal liver functions as a blood reservoir, we measured liver blood volume under normal conditions and after hemorrhage and volume loading. Nineteen pregnant guinea pig sows and 54 near-term fetuses were injected intravenously with ⁵¹Cr-labeled red cells while the fetuses remained in utero. Ninety seconds later a 0.5-1.0 g sample of liver was garroted with a sharp wire into a tared tube with minimal blood loss. A blood sample was taken to measure counts per ml of blood, the fetus killed and the remainder of the liver weighed. Blood volume of the liver and body …

Digest Of The Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (Summer 1982), Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Digest

The Summer 1982 issue of the Digest of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine includes the following articles:

• President's Page
• Commencement
• Commencement Families
• Honorary Degree Recipient
• Master of Science
• Pre/Post Commencement
• Commencement Dinner
• Awards
• Class of 1982
• Class of 1982 Internships
• $4 Million Capital Campaign Special Section
• Hospital Honors Graduating House Staff
• Volunteers Honored
• Osteopathic Discovery
• Faculty Notes
• News from the OMCP
• News from the Alumni Office
• Alumni News Briefs
• In Memoriam

Vital Signs, Summer 1982, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A six 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.

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 04, July - August 1982, Hwee-Yong Yap Md, George R. Blumenschein Md, Frank C. Schell Md, Aman U. Buzdar Md

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• Rehabilitation Program Designed to Address Needs of Patients with Sexual Dysfunctions
• 26th Annual Clinical conference Will Examine Controversies Surrounding Breast Cancer
• Three Books Published
• Researchers Identify Promising New Drug for the Treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer
• Brown Foundation Honors Outstanding Nurses
• Students Explore career Opportunities in the Biomedical Sciences
• Noteworthy
• Facilities Names in Honor of John S. Dunn, Sr.
• New Staff Appointments

Effect Of Levamisole On The Incidence Of Spontaneous Mammary Tumors In C3h Mice, Robert H. Page, Duilio A. Valdivia, Robert W. Talley, Robert A. Huseby

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Spontaneous mammary carcinoma in C3H mice is preceded by premalignant hyperplastic alveolar nodules. When a primary tumor is evident, examination of the other mammae will reveal a number of microscopic precancerous lesions in various stages of transformation to overt malignant tumors. In an effort to inhibit the development of additional malignant tumors after surgical removal of the first apparent tumor, we treated female C3H/HeJ mice with subcutaneous injections of levamisole (0.6 mg per kg of body weight) on a twice weekly regimen. All further tumors were surgically excised when they became palpable. The surgical excision of bulk tumor burden, immunorestoration …

Acid Phosphatase: Clinical Utility Of The First Tumor Marker, Christopher J. Dipaolo, Jan Rival

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Acid phosphatase was the first tumor marker to be measured in blood. Although it is used as a marker of prostatic carcinoma, serum levels are also elevated in many diseases of prostate, bone, and hematologic tissue. While serum acid phosphatase concentration is elevated in patients with prostatic carcinoma or infarction, it may also be increased merely with benign hypertrophy and after prostate massage. Recent studies demonstrate that levels are not significantly increased after routine rectal examination. Although of limited use as a screening test, the assay may be useful in staging, prognostication during hormonal therapy, and in making clinical decisions. …

Observation Of Bone Formation In The Mandibular Symphysis Following Surgical Separation And Slow Mechanical Expansion In A Baboon, Robert J. Homer

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

Mechanical expansion of the maxilla, at the midline suture, is a widely accepted orthodontic procedure used to gain arch width in certain types of maxillary deficient arches.

In animal research on the mandible, techniques using surgical separation at the symphysis with immediate expansion up to 12 mm, fixation with a metal splint, and autogenous bone transplanted into the expanded area, have been reported to be successful.

To date, no experiment utilizing slow mechanical expansion of the mandible at the symphysis has been reported.

In this pilot study, the mandible of a female baboon was surgically separated A-P at the symphysis. …

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 03, May - June 1982, Louise C. Strong Md

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• UT MDAH Maintains High Cure Rate, Low Recurrence Rate for Rare Uterine Cancer
• UT MDAH Offers Oncology Lecture Series
• Biomathematicians Develop Software for Clinical Trial Design and Analysis
• Lectureship Honors Taylor
• Murray M. Copeland Dies
• Genetic Markers May Identify Chromosomal Deletion Associated with Retinoblastoma, Louise C. Strong, MD
• Noteworthy

Vital Signs, Spring 1982, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A seven 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.

Zoonoses In Modern Medical Practice, Tom Madhavan

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

Zoonoses are infections transmitted by animals to man. Of the more than 50 such infections that are clinically significant, several are discussed in the articles by McIntosh and Madhavan and by Meyer and Adar in this issue of the Journal (pp. 7-13). These include brucellosis, leptospirosis, relapsing fever, Colorado tick fever, toxoplasmosis, psittacosis, and echinococcosis. The McIntosh and Madhavan article reviews the experience at Henry Ford Hospital with 60 patients, while the article by Meyer and Adar reports on an unusual case of echinococcosis of the spine and retroperitoneum that occurred at Haim Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

Back Matter

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Newsletter, Volume 27, Number 02, March - April 1982, Helmuth Goepfert Md

Newsletter: A Report to Physicians of Texas Archives

• Design of a Treatment Program for Cancer of the Skin of the Nose Is Based on Many Factors, Helmuth Goepfert, MD
• UT MDAH Staff Helps Clergymembers Meet Needs of Their Parishioners
• Scientists Examine Breakthroughs in Molecular Biology and their Application to cancer research at 35th Symposium
• Pediatric Patients Undergo Unconventional Rehabilitation
• New Book Published
• Noteworthy

Vital Signs, February 1982, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A six 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.

Immunological Approaches To The Diagnosis Of Systemic Candidiasis, Gene Elizabeth Burges

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

The increasing incidence of systemic candidiasis and the difficulties diagnosing the disease on the basis of clinical data and culture results have prompted investigation into immunological methods of diagnosis. Detection of anti-Candida antibodies has proved to be not sufficiently specific for diagnosis of systemic disease since antibodies are frequently found in the normal individual in whom the organism lives as a commensal and in superficially infected individuals. Our project resulted in the development of a new quantitative immunofluorescence assay for quantitation of anti-Candida antibodies which is able to differentiate quite well (p< 0.0005) between systemically infected patients and normals or superficially infected patients. We have also investigated the value of purified antigens and have shown that the use of cytoplasmic protein antigens rather than those containing cell wall polysaccharide confers greater specificity on a qualitative test for anti-Candida antibodies but that a carbohydrate-containing antigen is adequate for differentiating systemic disease when a quantitative test is used. Attempts to diagnose systemic candidiasis by detection of circulating antigen have met with varying degrees of success. We were unable to detect antigen by counter-immunoelectrophoresis, a quantitative immunofluorescence inhibition assay, or an ELISA inhibition assay in the sera of rabbits in whom a Candida endocarditis was induced or in the sera of systemically infected patients. One postulated reason for this failure is the presence of the antigen in the form of circulating immune complexes. We have, therefore, investigated the possibility of the existence of complexes containing Candida antigen and antibody in the sera of patients with systemic candidiasis. Using four screening tests, a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) was found for immune complex levels in a group of patients and a group of normal individuals. Isolation and characterization of immune complex-containing fractions from five patients with candidiasis indicated the presence of anti-Candida antibodies and/or antigen in at least three of them. Therefore, these fungal immune complexes can be assumed to exist and may play a role in the difficulties in detecting circulating antigen and, furthermore, may be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of disseminated candidiasis.

Vital Signs, January 1982, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

An 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 Protective Role Of Superoxide Dismutase Against The Beta Cell Toxicity Of Diabetogenic Drugs, Samuel Evans Gandy Iii

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is a scavenger of the toxic superoxide radical and thereby protects the integrity of cell components from oxidative damage. This enzyme is an essential part of the biological defense system of aerobic cells, both directly by removing the superoxide anion and indirectly by preventing the formation of hydroxyl radical when superoxide reacts with hydrogen peroxide. The chemical diabetogenic agent streptozotocin, alloxan and Vacor are reported to directly inhibit the activity of this enzyme. The role of SOD in protection of pancreatic beta cells from the toxicity of diabetogenic drugs and the interaction of the drug with enzyme …

Effects Of Various Hormones On Human Carcinoma Cell Proliferation, Y. L. Gao, B. S. Leung, A. H. Potter, W.C.Y. Yu

Journal of the Minnesota Academy of Science

Cell proliferation of a mammary adenocarcinoma cell line, CAMA-1. is affected by a number of steroid hormones and prolactin in long-term cultures. Estrogenic compounds stimulate cell growth while antiestrogenic compounds inhibit it. Prolactin can synergize the estrogenic effect. Progesterone, glucocorticoid or androgen reduce cell proliferation. Dihydrotestosterone is a very potent inhibitor,- effective at as low as 10 nM, and its effect is independent of estrogen action. Cortisol is a less effective inhibitor at concentrations below 10 nM; at these levels cortisol exhibits a slight inhibition which appears to be unrelated to estrogenic action. However, at higher concentrations, cortisol markedly reduces …