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[2000-02-10 Part 2] A Regular Meeting Of The Board Of Visitors Of Virginia Commonwealth University February 10, 2000., Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

Commonwealth Times 2000-02-10

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Univercity News (2000-02-07)

UniverCity News, 1998-2001

VCU Today, the University’s first official administrative organ, began as a somewhat irregular monthly publication but moved to a bi-weekly newspaper format in the 1980s. The newspaper changed its name to VCU Voice in 1988 and ten years later it appeared under the title UniverCity News. As it neared the end of its run as a physical newspaper, the publication became simply VCU News. These four publications were essentially the same periodical published under different titles by the Office of University Relations. VCU News appeared online for the first time in 2002.

The Vine (2000-02-07)

The Vine, 1994-2008

The Vine was a successor to Reflections in Ink, published from 1994 to 2008. It transitioned from a mostly African American student perspective to a multi-cultural one.

Commonwealth Times 2000-02-07

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Commonwealth Times 2000-01-31

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

[2000-01-28] Minutes Of A Retreat Of The Board Of Visitors Of Virginia Commonwealth University January 28 And 29, 2000., Virginia Commonwealth University. Board Of Visitors

VCU Board of Visitors Minutes

Official minutes of the VCU Board of Visitors and its Executive Committee.

Univercity News (2000-01-24)

UniverCity News, 1998-2001

VCU Today, the University’s first official administrative organ, began as a somewhat irregular monthly publication but moved to a bi-weekly newspaper format in the 1980s. The newspaper changed its name to VCU Voice in 1988 and ten years later it appeared under the title UniverCity News. As it neared the end of its run as a physical newspaper, the publication became simply VCU News. These four publications were essentially the same periodical published under different titles by the Office of University Relations. VCU News appeared online for the first time in 2002.

The Vine (2000-01-24)

The Vine, 1994-2008

The Vine was a successor to Reflections in Ink, published from 1994 to 2008. It transitioned from a mostly African American student perspective to a multi-cultural one.

Commonwealth Times 2000-01-24

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Commonwealth Times 2000-01-13

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

No abstract provided.

Univercity News (2000-01-10)

UniverCity News, 1998-2001

VCU Today, the University’s first official administrative organ, began as a somewhat irregular monthly publication but moved to a bi-weekly newspaper format in the 1980s. The newspaper changed its name to VCU Voice in 1988 and ten years later it appeared under the title UniverCity News. As it neared the end of its run as a physical newspaper, the publication became simply VCU News. These four publications were essentially the same periodical published under different titles by the Office of University Relations. VCU News appeared online for the first time in 2002.

Effect Of Ceftazidime On Systemic Cytokine Concentrations In Rats, Khalid M. Alkharfy, John A. Kellum, Reginald F. Frye, Gary R. Matzke

Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science Publications

The effect of a single dose of ceftazidime on circulating concentrations of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) in a rat model of sepsis was studied. IL-6 concentrations were significantly elevated (100 to 200 times the baseline) 6 h after ceftazidime administration in both septic and nonseptic (control) rats. TNF-α concentrations increased significantly in nonseptic (∼40 times the baseline) rats but not septic (∼2 to 3 times the baseline) rats. Ceftazidime administration was not associated with an increase in endotoxin concentrations. These findings suggest that ceftazidime modulation of proinflammatory cytokine concentrations may be independent of its antimicrobial properties.

The Phantom Burster Model For Pancreatic Β-Cells, Richard Bertram, Joseph Previte, Arthur Sherman, Tracie A. Kinard, Leslie S. Satin

Pharmacology and Toxicology Publications

Abstract

Pancreatic β-cells exhibit bursting oscillations with a wide range of periods. Whereas periods in isolated cells are generally either a few seconds or a few minutes, in intact islets of Langerhans they are intermediate (10–60 s). We develop a mathematical model for β-cell electrical activity capable of generating this wide range of bursting oscillations. Unlike previous models, bursting is driven by the interaction of two slow processes, one with a relatively small time constant (1–5 s) and the other with a much larger time constant (1–2 min). Bursting on the intermediate time scale is generated without need …

Menorah Review (No. 48, Winter, 2000)

Menorah Review

The Problem of Pain -- Science and Religion: The Case of Judaism -- Shylock the Liberal -- The Poet of Delight Beyond Suffering -- The Feminist's Corner -- American Jews: A Body Politic -- From Woodstock Shall Go Forth the Law -- Noteworthy Books

Cyanonews (Vol. 15, No. 1, July 2000), Jeff Elhai

CyanoNews

CyanoNews was a newsletter that served the cyanobacteriological community from 1985 to 2003, with content provided by readers (sort of a blog before there were blogs). The newsletter reported new findings from the lab, summaries of recent meetings (often provided by graduate students and post-docs entering the field), positions sought or available, life transitions, a compendium of recent cyanobacteria-related articles, and other items of interest to those who study cyanobacteria.

Development Of A High Throughput, Molecular Diagnostic Assay For Predicting Telomerase Activity In Breast Cancer Cell Lines And Tissues, L. Elmore, A. Akalin, L. Gollahon, G. Clarke, M. Grimes, A. Ferreira-Gonzalez, C. Garrett, S. Holt

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Publications

Telomerase is a cellular enzyme that helps to provide genomic stability in tumor cells by maintaining the integrity of telomeres. Telomerase is an RNA-dependent DNA polymerase that contains a protein component (hTERT) and an associated RNA (hTR), which is used as a template for telomere repeat addition. Telomerase activity, while not detectable in most normal human somatic cells, is associated with approximately 85% of malignant human cancers overall, including over 90% of breast cancers.

We have optimized a novel, quantitative, high-throughput telomerase activity assay using fluorescently labelled primers and Real Time quantitation via the ABI Prism 7700 (a.k.a., the TaqMan). …

Peginterferon Alfa-2a In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C And Cirrhosis, E. Jenny Heathcote, Mitchell L. Shiffman, W. Graham E. Cooksley, Geoffrey M. Dusheiko, Samuel S. Lee, Luis Balart, Robert Reindollar, Rajender K. Reddy, Teresa L. Wright, Amy Lin, Joseph Hoffman, Jean De Pamphilis

VCU Health Publications

Background

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients with cirrhosis is difficult to treat. In patients with chronic hepatitis C but without cirrhosis, once-weekly administration of interferon modified by the attachment of a 40-kd branched-chain polyethylene glycol moiety (peginterferon alfa-2a) is more efficacious than a regimen of unmodified interferon. We examined the efficacy and safety of peginterferon alfa-2a in patients with HCV-related cirrhosis or bridging fibrosis.

Methods

We randomly assigned 271 patients with cirrhosis or bridging fibrosis to receive subcutaneous treatment with 3 million units of interferon alfa-2a three times weekly (88 patients), 90 µg of peginterferon alfa-2a once …

Adult Daycare: Sharing The Caring, Having A Life, Lory Phillippo Osorio

Case Studies from Age in Action

Objectives

1. Demonstrate the role of adult daycare in community-based services for older adults.

2. Illustrate the diversity of services provided in adult daycare/day health care centers in Virginia.

3. Encourage public policy and funding to expand quality adult daycare in the Commonwealth.

The Aging Woman And Hiv/Aids: Increasing Risk And Incidence, Loretta Brush Normile

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. Discuss the increasing incidence of HIV in the aging population.

2. Describe the ways HIV affects the aging person.

3. Identify implications for HIV education and risk assessment of the older population.

Pace: Program Of All-Inclusive Care Of The Elderly, A. Leigh Peyton, Wendy Boggs, Bill Miller, Nancy Allan

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. To describe the origin of PACE.

2. To identify essential services provided by the PACE model.

Aging With Cerebral Palsy: A Consumer’S Perspective, Bryan K. Lacy

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. To illustrate the necessity of an holistic approach to addressing the changing health care needs of adults with Cerebral Palsy.

2. To show the necessity of dealing honestly and creatively with the intimacy/sexuality concerns of older adults with Cerebral Palsy.

Virginia Commonwealth University Undergraduate And Professional Programs Bulletin [2000], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Bulletins

Undergraduate and professional bulletin for Virginia Commonwealth University for the academic year 2000-2001. It includes information on academic regulations, degree requirements, course offerings, faculty, academic calendar, and tuition and expenses for undergraduate and professional programs.

Determinants Of Ceftazidime Clearance By Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration And Continuous Venovenous Hemodialysis, Gary R. Matzke, Reginald F. Frye, Melanie S. Joy, Paul M. Palevsky

Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science Publications

Although several dosage adjustment regimens have been proposed, there is little quantitative information to guide the initiation of ceftazidime therapy in patients who are receiving continuous renal replacement therapy. To determine the clearance of ceftazidime by continuous venovenous hemofiltration (CVVH) and continuous venovenous hemodialysis (CVVHD), we performed controlled clearance studies with stable hemodialysis patients with three hemofilters: a 0.6-m2 acrylonitrile copolymer (AN69; Hospal) filter, a 2.1-m2 polymethylmethacrylate filter (PMMA; Toray) filter and a 0.65-m2 polysulfone (PS; Fresenius) filter. Subjects received 1,000 mg of ceftazidime intravenously prior to the start of a clearance study. The concentration of ceftazidime in multiple plasma …

Virginia Commonwealth University Commencement Program [2000], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

The Scarab (2000-01)

The Scarab, 1952-2010

From the cover: "Official Organ of the Alumni Association of the Medical College of Virginia."

The X-Ray (2000)

The X-Ray (MCV, 1913-2010)

The yearbook of the Medical College of Virginia.

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 77, No. 3, 2000)

Virginia Dental Journal

No abstract provided.

Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate Bulletin [2000], Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU Bulletins

Graduate bulletin for Virginia Commonwealth University for the academic year 1998-1999. It includes information on academic regulations, degree requirements, course offerings, faculty, academic calendar, and tuition and expenses for graduate programs.

A Comparison Of Nefazodone, The Cognitive Behavioral-Analysis System Of Psychotherapy, And Their Combination For The Treatment Of Chronic Depression, Martin B. Keller , M.D., James P. Mccullough , Ph.D., Daniel N. Klein , Ph.D., Bruce Arnow , Ph.D., David L. Dunner , M.D., Alan J. Gelenberg , M.D., John C. Markowitz , M.D., Charles B. Nemeroff , M.D., Ph.D., James M. Russell M.D., Michael E. Thase , M.D., Madhukar H. Trivedi , M.D., Janice A. Blalock , Ph.D., Frances E. Borian , R.N., Darlene N. Jody , M.D., Charles Debattista , D.M.H., M.D., Lorrin M. Koran , M.D., Alan F. Schatzberg , M.D., Jan Fawcett , M.D., Robert M.A. Hirschfeld , M.D., Gabor Keitner , M.D., Ivan Miller , Ph.D., James H. Kocsis , M.D., Susan G. Kornstein , M.D., Rachel Manber , Ph.D., Philip T. Ninan , M.D., Barbara Rothbaum , Ph.D., A. John Rush , M.D., Dina Vivian , Ph.D., John Zajecka , M.D.

Psychology Publications

Background

Patients with chronic forms of major depression are difficult to treat, and the relative efficacy of medications and psychotherapy is uncertain.

Methods

We randomly assigned 681 adults with a chronic nonpsychotic major depressive disorder to 12 weeks of outpatient treatment with nefazodone (maximal dose, 600 mg per day), the cognitive behavioral-analysis system of psychotherapy (16 to 20 sessions), or both. At base line, all patients had scores of at least 20 on the 24-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (indicating clinically significant depression). Remission was defined as a score of 8 or less at weeks 10 and 12. For …