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Richardson A, Cullen J, Mowery P, McCausland K, Vallone D. The Path to Quit: How Awareness of a Large-Scale Mass-Media Smoking Cessation Campaign Promotes Quit Attempts. Nicotine Tob Res 2011; 13:1098-105. [DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Law M, Stromberg P, Meuten D, Cullen J. Necropsy or Autopsy? It’s All About Communication! Vet Pathol 2011; 49:271-2. [DOI: 10.1177/0300985811410722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Morrow D, Cullen J, Cahill P, Redmond E. 301 ALCOHOL INHIBITS NOTCH SIGNALING IN VASCULAR SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS AT THE LEVEL OF γ-SECRETASE. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(11)70302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Jamting Å, Cullen J, Coleman V, Lawn M, Herrmann J, Miles J, Ford M. Systematic study of bimodal suspensions of latex nanoparticles using dynamic light scattering. ADV POWDER TECHNOL 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apt.2011.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Bell J, Ben-Nissan B, Anast M, West B, Spiccia L, Cullen J, Watkins I, Devilliers D, Johnston G. Sol-Gel Deposition of Electronic Ceramic Films. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1557/proc-180-453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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ABSTRACTWe describe a dip-coating method of depositing thin electronic ceramic coatings on various substrates from sol-gel solutions. The solutions we use are alkoxide-based, although the specific formulations depend on the system being deposited. We are working with two electronic ceramic systems: barium titanate on glass, and alumina, and yttrium barium copper oxide on alumina. We discuss methods used to reduce and remove processing defects such as crazing, cracking and pin-holing. We are also studying the effects of varying the processing conditions (dipping, hydrolysis and firing) on the electronic properties of the films. Initial results on BaTiO3 indicate that it is better to deposit thin films (∼0.1 – 0.2μm) and build up the coating thickness by repeated dipping.
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Shakoor A, Cullen J, Roztocil E, Qi Y, Gillespie D. Constant Stretch Of Normal Dermal Fibroblasts Replicates Increased MMP-2 And MMP-9 Expression Seen In Advanced Chronic Venous Insufficiency. J Surg Res 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.11.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Loeb E, Semrik Y, Nachmias E, Cullen J. A Poorly Differentiated Primary Hepatic Sarcoma in a Cat. J Comp Pathol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcpa.2010.09.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Cullen J, Courbasson C, Quintero D, Myslik J, Guimond T. WITHDRAWN: Comparing mental health and addiction characteristics of lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/transsexual/queer and non-lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/transsexual/queer clients in a residential treatment setting. J Subst Abuse Treat 2010:S0740-5472(10)00199-6. [PMID: 21036511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2010.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2009] [Revised: 09/15/2010] [Accepted: 09/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Waite LM, Broe GA, Casey B, Bennett HP, Jorm AF, Creasey H, Cullen J, Grayson DA. Screening for Dementia Using an Informant Interview. AGING NEUROPSYCHOLOGY AND COGNITION 2010; 5:194-202. [DOI: 10.1076/anec.5.3.194.614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Webster JD, Dennis MM, Dervisis N, Heller J, Bacon NJ, Bergman PJ, Bienzle D, Cassali G, Castagnaro M, Cullen J, Esplin DG, Peña L, Goldschmidt MH, Hahn KA, Henry CJ, Hellmén E, Kamstock D, Kirpensteijn J, Kitchell BE, Amorim RL, Lenz SD, Lipscomb TP, McEntee M, McGill LD, McKnight CA, McManus PM, Moore AS, Moore PF, Moroff SD, Nakayama H, Northrup NC, Sarli G, Scase T, Sorenmo K, Schulman FY, Shoieb AM, Smedley RC, Spangler WL, Teske E, Thamm DH, Valli VE, Vernau W, Euler HV, Withrow SJ, Weisbrode SE, Yager J, Kiupel M. Recommended Guidelines for the Conduct and Evaluation of Prognostic Studies in Veterinary Oncology. Vet Pathol 2010; 48:7-18. [DOI: 10.1177/0300985810377187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Kashyap R, Safadjou S, Hezel A, Khorana A, Cullen J, Agarwal S, Ramalingam S, Ramaraju G, Maliakkal B, Marroquin C, Barry C, Orloff M. STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA AWAITING LIVER TRANSPLANT. Transplantation 2010. [DOI: 10.1097/00007890-201007272-01520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Doukas N, Cullen J. Recovered addicts working in the addiction field: Pitfalls to substance abuse relapse. DRUGS-EDUCATION PREVENTION AND POLICY 2010. [DOI: 10.3109/09687630802378864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Doukas N, Cullen J. Recovered, in recovery or recovering from substance abuse? A question of identity. J Psychoactive Drugs 2010; 41:391-4. [PMID: 20235446 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2009.10399778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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There has always been widespread debate on how people with past substance abuse problems choose to identify themselves with regards to their recovery and the terms used to associate with that identity. Most of the disagreement over these terms is rooted on whether recovery is seen as an ongoing process ("recovering" or "in recovery") or a life event that can be mastered ("recovered"). This article discusses these three controversial terms and attempts to make them available as terms that one can use or identify with by presenting different perspectives on the topic of recovery. Some of these perspectives may be unconventional when compared to traditional views of the recovery process, but they are the realities of many individuals who have had a past experience with substance abuse and may be confronted with prejudice when voicing their recovery in a past tense. The article makes comparisons between the DSM IV and the Big Book of AA and discusses identity vs labels and the influence of the medical community on this controversial topic.
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Vaughan-Sarrazin M, Bayman L, Rosenthal G, Cullen J. The Business Case for the Reduction of Surgical Complications. J Surg Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2009.11.547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Furusato B, DeRosa C, Chen Y, Ravindranath L, Cook C, Cullen J, Petrovics G, Srivastava S, McLeod D, Sesterhenn I. MP-15.14: Elevated Secreted Protein, Acidic, and Rich in Cysteine (SPARC) Expression in Prostate Cancer Correlates with Tumor Metastasis after Radical Prostatectomy. Urology 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2009.07.848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Karthikeyan K, Jagjivan N, Lyttelton M, Cullen J. Cardiac amyloidosis: can advances in diagnostics and treatments improve survival? CASE REPORTS 2009; 2009:bcr01.2009.1469. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.01.2009.1469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Jacobsen GR, Thompson K, Spivack A, Fischer L, Wong B, Cullen J, Bosia J, Whitcomb E, Lucas E, Talamini M, Horgan S. Initial experience with transvaginal incisional hernia repair. Hernia 2009; 14:89-91. [PMID: 19367443 PMCID: PMC2815291 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-009-0500-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/20/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Natural orifice surgery has evolved from a preclinical setting into a common occurrence at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). With close to 40 transvaginal cases, we have become comfortable with this technique and are exploring other indications. One of the perceived advantages in natural orifice surgery is the potential reduction in the incidence of hernia formation. Patients with abdominal wall hernias may be at increased risk of forming additional hernias at incision sites. In addition, patients with recurrent incisional hernias may, likewise, be at increased risk. We believe that reducing or eliminating abdominal wall incisions may be of benefit in the repair of abdominal wall hernias. Here, we describe what we believe to be the first natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgical (NOTES) approach to the repair of an abdominal wall hernia. METHODS The patient is a 38-year-old female with a painful recurrent umbilical hernia, previously repaired 8 years prior with a polypropylene-based mesh. The patient underwent a transvaginal recurrent umbilical hernia repair with one other 5-mm port in the abdomen for safety. RESULTS The patient had no intraoperative or postoperative complications. At 5 months follow up, the patient had no complaints, no evidence of hernia recurrence, and was very pleased with her result. CONCLUSIONS The repair of primary and incisional hernias of the ventral abdominal wall via a transvaginal approach is technically feasible, and the result of our initial case was exceptional. However, there are still significant obstacles which must be addressed before this approach can be widely utilized. These obstacles include safe entrance into the abdominal cavity via a transvaginal approach, the proper mesh to be placed during the repair, and the risk of infection.
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Everts JW, van Frankenhuyzen K, Román B, Cullen J, Copplestone J, Koeman JH. Observations on side effects of endosulfan used to control tsetse in a settlement area in connection with a campaign against human sleeping sickness in Ivory Coast. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1080/09670878309370795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Swamy B, Cumming RG, Ivers R, Clemson L, Cullen J, Hayes MF, Tanzer M, Mitchell P. Vision screening for frail older people: a randomised trial. Br J Ophthalmol 2008; 93:736-41. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2007.134650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Mintz Y, Horgan S, Cullen J, Falor E, Talamini MA. Dual-lumen natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES): a new method for performing a safe anastomosis. Surg Endosc 2007; 22:348-51. [PMID: 18027036 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-007-9659-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2007] [Revised: 09/18/2007] [Accepted: 10/09/2007] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bowel anastomosis is one of the most challenging and difficult tasks to perform during natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES). The difficulty is mainly due to the technical limitations of the endoscopic instruments available. Currently, endoscopic clips, T-bar sutures, or cumbersome suturing devices are used. A dual-lumen NOTES approach can facilitate bowel resection in a pig model by allowing the use of laparoscopic staplers through the rectum. METHODS Acute studies were performed on four 40-kg pig models. The dual-lumen NOTES approach was used to perform small bowel resection and anastomosis. An endoscope was passed into the stomach and pushed through the stomach wall into the peritoneal cavity (first lumen), and a 12-mm trocar was placed through the anterior rectal wall, allowing access to the peritoneum (second lumen). Handling of the bowel, resection, and anastomosis were performed using endoscopic instruments through the gastric lumen and laparoscopic instruments through the rectal lumen. The resected small bowel then was removed through the rectum. RESULTS Small bowel resection and anastomosis was successfully completed in all four animals using the dual-lumen NOTES approach. The laparoscopic stapler was used one more time to close the gastrotomy through the rectal port. At autopsy, intact suture lines were noted at the bowel anastomosis and at the stomach, with no evidence of leak from either site. CONCLUSIONS Performing a sutured anastomosis in NOTES is complex and time consuming. The use of stapling devices designed for laparoscopic procedures greatly facilitates gastrointestinal tract operations in NOTES. Using both the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract as entry sites for NOTES eliminates some of the current technical limitations of these procedures.
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Furusato B, Sesterhenn I, Rosner I, Osborn D, Cullen J, Chen Y, Davis C, McLeod D. UP-02.65. Urology 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Furusato B, Osborn D, Rosner I, Cullen J, Chen Y, Davis C, Moul J, McLeod D, Sesterhenn I. MP-10.20. Urology 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Sterbis J, Chen Y, Cullen J, Lesperance J, McLeod D, Kang S. 2285. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.07.692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Malogolowkin MH, London WB, Cushing B, Giller R, Davis M, Cullen J, Olson TA. Site of metastases does not influence the clinical outcome of children with metastatic Germ Cell Tumors (GCT). A report from the Childrens Oncology Group (COG). J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.9002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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9002 Background: To describe the clinical outcome of children with metastatic GCT (stage IV) at diagnosis according to the primary metastatic site(s). Methods: From March 1990 to February 1996, 299 children and adolescents with stage III/IV gonadal and stage I-IV extragonadal GCT were eligible for a Pediatric Intergroup high-risk (HR) GCT trial. Patients were randomized to receive 4–6 courses of cisplatin (P) standard dose [ 20 mg/m2/day (d) × 5] or high-dose (HDP) [40 mg/m2/d × 5] with etoposide (E) 100 mg/m2/d × 5 and bleomycin (B) 15 mg/m2 on d1. We retrospectively investigated the outcome of patients with stage IV and compared their outcome according to metastatic site(s). Results: There were 133 patients with stage IV disease. The median age was 2.6 years (y) [range, 3 d-19.3 y], 70 were female. Primary sites included: 43 testicular, 14 ovarian, 76 extragonadal (45 sacroccocygeal, 28 mediastinal, 3 other). Histologies included: 66 pure yolk sac tumors, 21 immature teratomas and yolk sac tumors, 26 mixed germ cell tumors, 7 pure germinoma/seminoma/dysgerminomas, 1 immature teratoma with a non-classic germ cell tumor, 2 mixed germ cell tumor admixed with a nonclassic germ cell tumor, 5 pure choriocarcinomas, and 5 patients with unknown histology. There were no statistically significant differences in the 5-year EFS or OS rates by site of metastases. Of the 19 patients with either bone or brain involvement, 17 patients had bone and 3 had brain metastases. Conclusion: The outcome for patients with metastatic GCT is excellent with contemporary cisplatin-based regimes and is independent of the site of metastatic disease. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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