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University of Kansas Medical Center: Recent submissions
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2006-2011 NN/LM MidContinental Region - Technical Proposal
(2009-02-02)This proposal outlines the technology infrastructure that will be used by Region 4 of the NN/LM. -
Comparing Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Rates in Rural and Urban Areas
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Background: Risk factors for oral and pharyngeal cancers include tobacco use, alcohol use, poor diet, HPV infection, poor oral care, low socio-economic status, gender and genetics, and age. This analysis aims to discover ... -
Single Limb Exercise Influences Cardiovascular Function Following Stroke: "A One-Sided View"
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Despite the recommendations of health care professionals, the research community and even pharmaceutical companies, exercise remains a neglected daily regimen for most individuals. Very simply, exercise is any activity ... -
Estrogen Signaling in Trigeminal Nociception
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-01)Migraine is much more common in women than in men, and painful episodes are linked to the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle. The MAP kinase extracellular-signal regulated kinase (ERK) is activated in experimental ... -
CHARACTERIZATION & TREATMENT OF LARGE SENSORY FIBER PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY IN DIABETIC MICE
(University of Kansas, 2008-11-17)Patients with large-fiber diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy (DPN) can develop altered sensorimotor function. Gait and balance control are regulated, in part, through large sensory nerves innervating muscle spindles. The ... -
ANALYZING MUSCULAR PAIN AND THE EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON CHRONIC PAIN
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-22)Most people suffering from various chronic pain syndromes report deep tissue pain. However, our knowledge about chronic musculoskeletal pain is primarily based on rodent models of cutaneous pain. Little is known about ... -
The Role of Cutaneous Innervation in the Sensory Abnormalities Associated with Diabetic Neuropathy
(University of Kansas, 2008-05-05)Diabetes-induced nerve damage results in cutaneous denervation, nerve conduction slowing, suppressed regenerative responses, and debilitating painful or insensate sensory symptoms. The increasing prevalence of diabetic ... -
BODY WEIGHT AND COGNITIVE DECLINE IN MCI
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-08)Abstract Objective: To examine body mass index (BMI) and cognitive decline in subjects diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods: Neuropsychological testing was conducted of 286 MCI subjects. General estimating ... -
Predictors of Urinary and Fecal Continence Status After Stroke
(University of Kansas, 2008-07-29)Urinary incontinence (UI) and fecal incontinence (FI) commonly occur after stroke. The causes are multifactorial. Both conditions can negatively impact recovery, care needs, and health-related quality of life. This study ... -
CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE 3' HOX GENES, HOXA1, HOXB1, AND HOXB2, TO PATTERNING OF THE AXIAL SKELETON DURING DEVELOPMENT
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-06)To investigate whether Hoxb1, as well as related proteins Hoxa1 and Hoxb2, are involved in vertebral development, we analyzed the skeletons of 18.5dpc Hoxa1, Hoxb1, and Hoxb2 loss-of-function single and double mutant ... -
The Role of the PD-1 Immunoreceptor in Pregnancy
(University of Kansas, 2008-08-08)During pregnancy, the maternal immune system must be carefully modulated as the fetus is immunologically foreign to her leukocytes. We propose that the CD28 family immune receptor, PD-1, functions during pregnancy to control ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 6(4), April 2008
(2008-04-11)Table of Contents: MCR Budget News for Next Year; The Most Shocking of All; Whooo Says; Frontier Forerunners; It’s Good to Pick Up a Book; Upcoming Training; Unique Historical Materials; Social Bookmarking: Bookmarking ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 6(3), February 2008
(2008-02-01)Table of Contents: Calculating the Value of Your Library and Library Services; Librarian Views; The MCR Podcasting Service: Results from the Feedback Survey; It’s Good to Pick Up a Book; Sharing What Works; Training ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 6(2), November 2007
(2007-11-01)Table of Contents: Librarian Views; An RSS Primer; Strategic Collaboration: 2007 Regional Advisory Board Meeting; NN/LM MidContinental Regional Advisory Board; Emergency Planning with the RMLs at the Joint Meeting; It’s ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 6(1), July 2007
(2007-07-01)Table of Contents: Three New Easy Services You Can Implement Online Now; Librarian Views: Points & Counter Points; Wayne J. Peay, Library Director to Retire after 30 Years; Joan Stoddart Appointed Interim Director; MCR-PSR ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 5(4), April 2007
(2007-04-01)Table of Contents: The Grand Tour; A Successful Project for a Small Special Library; You Spoke - We Listened; Kansas/Technology Liaison: Rebecca Brown; Health Resource Center Provides Education; What’s in Your Toolbox? -
Plains to Peaks Post, 5(3), January 2007
(2007-01-16)Charting the Course for the 21st Century; Collaboration Tools; Library Needs Assessment Performed with an NN/LM Award; How Do We Provide Distance Education for Thee?; Library Advocacy Update Information Training for Nurse ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 5(2), October 2006
(2006-10-27)Skype and Festoon Videoconferencing: What’s New; You’ve Got A Friend; Regional Advisory Board 2006; The Via Christi Libraries Needs Assessment Project;Timely Texts: 24/7; Tox Mystery; New Database for Breastfeeding ... -
Plains to Peaks Post, 5(1), August 2006
(2006-08-11)Table of contents: NN/LM Contracts Awarded for 2006-2011; The MidContinental Region in Numbers;Check Out the New nnlm.gov; Recent Enhancements to Your Favorite NLM Databases; New Utah/Network MemberLiaison: John Bramble; ... -
PROPRIOCEPTION IS "CENTRAL" TO MOTOR SEQUENCE LEARNING: DIFFERENT CONSEQUENCES OF PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL PROPRIOCEPTIVE DISRUPTION TO SEQUENCE LEARNING
(University of Kansas, 2008-01-24)It has long been a goal of the human movement research community to develop a more complete understanding of how individuals learn complex patterns of movement. This knowledge is useful to both those engaged in precision ...
