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Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 2, Spring 2010

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 59, Number 2, Spring 2010

Dean's Message, page 2

Findings: Researchers Decode Powerful Tumor Suppressor, page 4

Jefferson Physicians Respond to Haiti Earthquake, page 6

Student Blog: Exploring Health Care in Uganda, page 10

JHN Physicians Use Robotic System to Examine Patients from Afar, page 13

Crime in the Age of Science: 19th Century Body Snatching, page 14

Faculty Profile: Edouard Trabulsi: Easing the Burden on Cancer Patients, page 18

On Campus, page 20

Class Notes: George Valko, MD ’86: Alumni Association’s New President, page 22

In Memoriam, page 27

By the Numbers, page 29

Prescriptions For Excellence In Health Care Spring 2010 Dowload Full Pdf

Prescriptions for Excellence in Health Care Newsletter Supplement

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Parasympathetic Functions In Children With Sensory Processing Disorder., Roseann C. Schaaf, Teal W. Benevides, Erna Imperatore Blanche, Barbara A. Brett-Green, Janice P. Burke, Ellen S. Cohn, Jane Koomar, Shelly J. Lane, Lucy Jane Miller, Teresa A. May-Benson, Diane Parham, Stacey Reynolds, Sarah A. Schoen

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

The overall goal of this study was to determine if parasympathetic nervous system (PsNS) activity is a significant biomarker of sensory processing difficulties in children. Several studies have demonstrated that PsNS activity is an important regulator of reactivity in children, and thus, it is of interest to study whether PsNS activity is related to sensory reactivity in children who have a type of condition associated with sensory processing disorders termed sensory modulation dysfunction (SMD). If so, this will have important implications for understanding the mechanisms underlying sensory processing problems of children and for developing intervention strategies to address them. The …

Sci-Tech Book News Reviews, Susan Fingerman

Sci-Tech News

This section consists of 100 book reviews selected from Sci-Tech Book News, reprinted with the permission of Book News, Inc.

Cardiomyocyte-Derived Adiponectin Is Biologically Active In Protecting Against Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury., Yajing Wang, Wayne Bond Lau, Erhe Gao, Ling Tao, Yuexing Yuan, Rong Li, Xiaoliang Wang, Walter J. Koch, Xin-Liang Ma

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Papers

Adiponectin (APN) has traditionally been viewed as an adipocyte-specific endocrine molecule with cardioprotective effects. Recent studies suggest that APN is also expressed in cardiomyocytes. However, biological significances of this locally produced APN remain completely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the pathological and pharmacological significance of cardiac-derived APN in cardiomyocyte pathology. Adult cardiomyocytes from wild-type littermates (WT) or gene-deficient mice were pretreated with vehicle (V) or rosiglitazone (RSG) for 6 h followed by simulated ischemia-reperfusion (SI/R, 3 h/12 h). Compared with WT cardiomyocytes, myocytes from APN knockout (APN-KO) mice sustained greater SI/R injury, evidenced by greater oxidative/nitrative …

Cultural Competency: A Growing Need To Better Serve Our Diverse Populations, Rob Simmons Drph, Mph, Ches, Cph, Nancy L. Chernett Mph, Elain Yuen Phd, Susan Toth-Cohen Phd, Otr/L

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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End Of Life Decision Making, Susan Parks Md

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Health Policy Newsletter Dec. 09 Download Full Pdf

Population Health Matters (Formerly Health Policy Newsletter)

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Jefferson Review - Winter 2010

Jefferson Review

Content

Features

• 4 - A Capital Idea: Jefferson Community Takes a Stand
• 8 - Burn Camp Crosses Border into Israel
• 20 - OTD Grads Find Approach Meaningful

On Campus

• 12 - School of Health Professions
• 14 - School of Nursing
• 16 - School of Pharmacy
• 17 - School of Population Health
• 22 - Class Notes
• 24 - Commencement 2009

Jefferson Medical College Annual Report, 2010, Mark L. Tykocinski

Jefferson Medical College Administrative Documents and Reports

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Building The Pandemic Influenza Digital Archive (Pida) At The National Institutes Of Health Library, James King

Sci-Tech News

A paper delivered at the Future of Science Librarianship Contributed Papers session at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association.

Sci-Tech Book News Reviews, Susan Fingerman

Sci-Tech News

This section consists of 100 book reviews selected from Sci-Tech Book News, reprinted with the permission of Book News, Inc.

The Role Of Chemotherapy In The Management Of Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review And Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline., Minesh P Mehta, Nina A Paleologos, Tom Mikkelsen, Paula D Robinson, Mario Ammirati, David W Andrews, Anthony L Asher, Stuart H Burri, Charles S Cobbs, Laurie E Gaspar, Douglas Kondziolka, Mark E Linskey, Jay S Loeffler, Michael Mcdermott, Jeffrey J Olson, Roy A Patchell, Timothy C Ryken, Steven N Kalkanis

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

TARGET POPULATION: This recommendation applies to adults with newly diagnosed brain metastases; however, the recommendation below does not apply to the exquisitely chemosensitive tumors, such as germinomas metastatic to the brain.

RECOMMENDATION: Should patients with brain metastases receive chemotherapy in addition to whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT)? Level 1 Routine use of chemotherapy following WBRT for brain metastases has not been shown to increase survival and is not recommended. Four class I studies examined the role of carboplatin, chloroethylnitrosoureas, tegafur and temozolomide, and all resulted in no survival benefit. Two caveats are provided in order to allow the treating physician to …

2010 Clinic Yearbook, Kelly Mcglaughlin

Sidney Kimmel Medical College Yearbooks

The Clinic is the yearbook of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (formerly Jefferson Medical College) at Thomas Jefferson University.

On The Cover

Sci-Tech News

Frontismatter of the issue and explanation of the cover illustration, courtesy of the Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering & Technology.

The Future Of Librarianship In Science And Technology Libraries, Dana Roth

Sci-Tech News

A paper delivered at the Future of Science Librarianship Contributed Papers session at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Special Libraries Association.

The Role Of Surgical Resection In The Management Of Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review And Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline., Steven N Kalkanis, Douglas Kondziolka, Laurie E Gaspar, Stuart H Burri, Anthony L Asher, Charles S Cobbs, Mario Ammirati, Paula D Robinson, David W Andrews, Jay S Loeffler, Michael Mcdermott, Minesh P Mehta, Tom Mikkelsen, Jeffrey J Olson, Nina A Paleologos, Roy A Patchell, Timothy C Ryken, Mark E Linskey

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

QUESTION: Should patients with newly-diagnosed metastatic brain tumors undergo open surgical resection versus whole brain radiation therapy (WBRT) and/or other treatment modalities such as radiosurgery, and in what clinical settings? Target population These recommendations apply to adults with a newly diagnosed single brain metastasis amenable to surgical resection. Recommendations Surgical resection plus WBRT versus surgical resection alone Level 1 Surgical resection followed by WBRT represents a superior treatment modality, in terms of improving tumor control at the original site of the metastasis and in the brain overall, when compared to surgical resection alone. Surgical resection plus WBRT versus SRS +/- …

The Role Of Stereotactic Radiosurgery In The Management Of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review And Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline., Mark E Linskey, David W Andrews, Anthony L Asher, Stuart H Burri, Douglas Kondziolka, Paula D Robinson, Mario Ammirati, Charles S Cobbs, Laurie E Gaspar, Jay S Loeffler, Michael Mcdermott, Minesh P Mehta, Tom Mikkelsen, Jeffrey J Olson, Nina A Paleologos, Roy A Patchell, Timothy C Ryken, Steven N Kalkanis

Department of Neurosurgery Faculty Papers

QUESTION: Should patients with newly-diagnosed metastatic brain tumors undergo stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) compared with other treatment modalities? Target population These recommendations apply to adults with newly diagnosed solid brain metastases amenable to SRS; lesions amenable to SRS are typically defined as measuring less than 3 cm in maximum diameter and producing minimal (less than 1 cm of midline shift) mass effect. Recommendations SRS plus WBRT vs. WBRT alone Level 1 Single-dose SRS along with WBRT leads to significantly longer patient survival compared with WBRT alone for patients with single metastatic brain tumors who have a KPS > or = 70.Level 1 …

Science-Technology Division News

Sci-Tech News

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Sci-Tech Book News Reviews, Susan Fingerman

Sci-Tech News

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On The Cover

Sci-Tech News

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Il-4(-/-) Mice With Lethal Mesocestoides Corti Infections--Reduced Th2 Cytokines And Alternatively Activated Macrophages., A. E. O'Connell, L. A. Kerepesi, G. L. Vandergrift, D. R. Herbert, T J. Van Winkle, D. C. Hooper, E J. Pearce, D. Abraham

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Faculty Papers

Protection against Mesocestoides corti, a cestode that invades vital organs, is dependent on the production of IL-4, as IL-4(-/-) mice were found to have higher parasite burdens when compared with wild-type mice. The goal of this study was to investigate the role of IL-4 in immunity to M. corti, focusing on the immunological profile and on potential mediators of pathology. IL-4(-/-) mice infected with M. corti showed 100% mortality by 32 days, whereas wild-type mice survived for approximately 1 year. Parasite burdens were significantly increased in the liver, peritoneal, and thoracic cavities of IL-4(-/-) mice, associated with impaired recruitment of …

Full Issue: Vol. 63, Issue 4

Sci-Tech News

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News In Brief

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Those Who Give-Family Member Helps Philly Get Its “Rear In Gear” To Prevent Colon Cancer

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery Program Turns A Life Around

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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The Surgeon Speaks

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Download The Full Pdf Of Jefferson Surgical Solutions Fall 2009, Volume 4, Number 2.

Jefferson Surgical Solutions

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Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 58, Number 3, Fall 2009

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 58, Number 3, Fall 2009 Dean’s Message, page 2 Findings--Researchers Counter Allergy to Plavix with Steroids and Antihistamines, page 4 Why in the World Would You Go into Medicine Today?, page 6 Philadelphia 1918: The Flu Pandemic Hits Home, page 14 New Movie Underscores Healthcare Conflicts, page 20 Faculty Profile: Vincenzo Berghella, MD ’90, page 22 On Campus, page 24 Class Notes, page 28 Looking at Scholarships from Both Sides, page 36 Alumni Giving, page 38 In Memoriam, page 50 By the Numbers, page 53

The Early History Of Yellow Fever, Pedro Nogueira

Yellow fever, a symposium in commemoration of Carlos Juan Finlay, 1955

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