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University of Kansas Medical Center: Recent submissions
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Lubiprostone stimulates small intestinal mucin release
(2012-11-06)Abstract Background Lubiprostone is a synthetic bicyclic fatty acid derivative of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) used for chronic constipation. The best known action of lubiprostone is simulation ... -
Using "warm handoffs" to link hospitalized smokers with tobacco treatment after discharge: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial
(2012-08-01)Abstract Background Post-discharge support is a key component of effective treatment for hospitalized smokers, but few hospitals provide it. Many hospitals and care settings fax-refer ... -
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Reirradiation of Localized Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas
(2012-05-18)AbstractBackgroundLocal control rates are poor in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. We investigated the role of hypofractionated stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for salvage or boost treatment after conventional ... -
Colorectal cancer screening, perceived discrimination, and low-income and trust in doctors: a survey of minority patients
(2009-09-25)Abstract Background Completion of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening testing is lower among low-income and minority groups than the ... -
Design, recruitment, and retention of African-American smokers in a pharmacokinetic study
(2010-01-19)Abstract Background African-Americans remain underrepresented in clinical research despite experiencing a higher burden of disease ... -
Potential immunological consequences of pharmacological suppression of gastric acid production in patients with multiple sclerosis
(2012-06-07)Abstract Corticosteroids are standard treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis experiencing acute relapse. Because dyspeptic pain is a common side effect of this intervention, patients can be given a histamine ... -
Current views on the role of Notch signaling and the pathogenesis of human leukemia
(2011-11-30)Abstract The Notch signaling pathway is highly conserved from Drosophila to humans and plays an important role in the regulation of cellular proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Constitutive activation of Notch ... -
Best Care Now. Annual Report 2010. Department of Internal Medicine
(University of Kansas Medical Center, 2015-05-26)Here you will find stories of people who take care of patients and do it with quality that is unrivaled in the healthcare field. You can measure this achievement by many means. With awards from US News and World Report and ... -
2015-2016 Outreach Narrative
(2015-05-18)Outreach Narrative describing the rationale, methodology, and evaluation for planned outreach activities within the NN/LM MidContinental Region from May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016. -
2015-2016 Objectives
(2015-05-18)2015-2016 Program objectives covering the period of May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016. -
Dose-response of aerobic exercise on cognition: a community-based, pilot randomized controlled trial
(2015-04-24)Epidemiological studies suggest a dose-response relationship exists between physical activity and cognitive outcomes. However, no direct data from randomized trials exists to support these indirect observations. The purpose ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 13(4), April 2015
(NN/LM MidContinental Region, 2015-04-17)In This Issue: Whooo Says; Patient Safety: Librarians have nothing to do with that, right? WRONG; Data Visualization Tools: From Start to Finish; Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT for short!); ... -
2014-2015 Quarter 3 Report
(2015-03-17)Third quarterly report for the fourth year of the third contract, covering the period of November 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015. -
Rotary Task Kinematic and Kinetic Analysis of the Lower Extremity After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Stability and Strategies
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Knee instability has been identified as a contributor to the need for total knee replacement (TKR) revision surgery. As TKR revisions increase, the importance of understanding the mechanisms of knee instability becomes a ... -
Bayesian methods for validating patient reported outcomes and predicting patient accrual in clinical trials
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Slow recruitment in medical research leads to increased costs and resource utilization, which includes the goodwill contribution of patient volunteers. Careful planning and monitoring of the accrual process can prevent the ... -
ROLE OF CXCL1 SIGNALING IN STROMA: EPITHELIUM INTERACTIONS DURING BREAST CANCER PROGRESSION
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)Enhanced expression of CXCL1 in tumor epithelium is associated with cell invasion and angiogenesis in melanoma, bladder, ovarian and breast cancer, yet CXCL1 expression in tumor associated stroma is largely undefined. In ... -
The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) preserves fertility in male and female Balb/c mice.
(University of Kansas, 2014-12-31)The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) contributes to central immune tolerance through the induction of self-antigen expression within the thymus. In humans, a defect in AIRE results in a multi-organ autoimmune disorder known as ... -
SEINE: Methods for Electronic Data Capture and Integrated Data Repository Synthesis with Patient Registry Use Cases
(University of Kansas Medical Center, 2015-03-11)Integrated Data Repositories (IDR) allow clinical research to leverage electronic health records (EHR) and other data sources while Electronic Data Capture (EDC) applications often support manually maintained patient ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 1(2), Summer 2002
(NN/LM MidContinental Region, 2002-06-15)Table of Contents: First MCR Awards Announced; MCR Member Round Up; EFTS Aids ILL Operations; NTCC Education Clearinghouse; FPIN Consortium Organizes for EBM Advancement; PubMed LinkOut - Q&A; Support Staff Keep RML Rolling; ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 2(3), March 2004
(NN/LM MidContinental Region, 2004-03-15)Table of Contents: Grant Writing for $UCCE$$; Collaborative Grants: Challenges AND Opportunities!; PubMed Central: Free for You, Free for Me; Has Anybody Seen DOCLINE 2.0?; NN/LM MCR Planned Activities for Year 04; Searching ...