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Woods D. Regulation of nitrogen metabolism, starch utilisation and the β-hbd—adh1 gene cluster in Clostridium acetobutylicum. FEMS Microbiol Rev 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0168-6445(95)00014-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Taylor DV, Boyajian JG, James N, Woods D, Chicz-Demet A, Wilson AF, Sandman CA. Acidosis stimulates beta-endorphin release during exercise. J Appl Physiol (1985) 1994; 77:1913-8. [PMID: 7836218 DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1994.77.4.1913] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Elevated blood levels of beta-endorphin have been associated with high-intensity exertion, but the stimulus for beta-endorphin release is unknown. Some studies of exercise have associated beta-endorphin release with increased exertion levels, but other evidence suggests that acidosis may stimulate the release of beta-endorphin. This study examines acidosis as a possible stimulus for beta-endorphin release by examining the effects of arterial blood gases, whole blood lactate, and respiratory changes on beta-endorphin levels and by examining the effects of buffering during exercise on these levels. Initially, seven healthy adult males were evaluated during incremental exercise. During incremental exertion, indicators of acidosis correlated with endorphin levels: pH (r = -0.94), PCO2 (r = -0.85), HCO3- (r = -0.88), base excess (r = -0.94), and lactate (r = 0.89). A multivariate model showed that beta-endorphin levels were predicted best by the change in base excess. A time course analysis showed that beta-endorphin responses peaked postexercise and paralleled blood acid levels. Subsequently, subjects were compared after alkali loading and placebo during constant-intensity exercise at 85% of maximal exertion to determine whether acidosis is necessary for endorphin release. Treatment with a buffer, which effectively maintained pH above 7.40, significantly suppressed endorphin release (F = 3.07; P < 0.0001). The results of this study indicate that acidosis rather than any other physiological change associated with high-intensity exertion is the primary stimulus for beta-endorphin release.
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Woods D. Are you ready for the coming revolution? PENNSYLVANIA MEDICINE 1994; 97:20-1. [PMID: 7970825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Woods D. Reform debate touches Pennsylvania. PENNSYLVANIA MEDICINE 1994; 97:24-5. [PMID: 8008386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Phillips OP, Elias S, Woods D, Hanissian AS, Schoumacher RA, Bishop C. Cystic fibrosis mutations in white and black Americans: an approach to identification of unknown mutations with implications for cystic fibrosis screening. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1993; 168:1076-82. [PMID: 8475954 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90350-r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We sought to define the frequency of common cystic fibrosis mutations in white and black American probands from our geographic region. STUDY DESIGN Mutation analysis was performed for delta F508, G551D, G542X, R553X, S549N, an d N1303K. For probands with undetermined mutations single-stranded conformational polymorphism analysis was performed. RESULTS Among 40 white subjects with cystic fibrosis 26 (65%) were homozygous for delta F508, 10 (25%) were heterozygous for delta F508 and another unknown mutation, and two were homozygous for unknown mutations. Among 10 black probands one was homozygous for delta F508, seven (70%) were heterozygous for delta F508 and another unknown mutation, and one was homozygous for unknown mutations. Single-stranded conformational polymorphism analysis for selected exons was performed for 11 probands with unknown mutations. One mutation was detected in a white proband. Sequencing of this exon showed the mutation to be Q493X. CONCLUSIONS Thirty percent of white subjects and 80% of black subjects carried unknown mutations. In one family single-stranded conformational polymorphism was informative in identifying an undetermined cystic fibrosis mutation.
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Markley F, Woods D, Pla-Dalmau A, Foster G, Blackburn R. Development of radiation hard scintillators. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 1993. [DOI: 10.1016/0969-806x(93)90050-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pivnick EK, Wachtel S, Woods D, Simpson JL, Bishop CE. Mutations in the conserved domain of SRY are uncommon in XY gonadal dysgenesis. Hum Genet 1992; 90:308-10. [PMID: 1487248 DOI: 10.1007/bf00220087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In order to evaluate the role of SRY in the determination of the testis, we sequenced the conserved domain of the SRY gene in 8 patients with 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis and 3 patients with related disorders, and compared our data with those obtained in 6 other similar studies. In our study, a 609-bp fragment of SRY was amplified by the polymerase chain reaction and the internal conserved motif was sequenced. SRY sequences did not differ from those in normal males in any of our patients. Overall, 5 de novo mutations have been identified among 56 patients with sporadic XY gonadal dysgenesis (8.9%), and 2 de novo mutations have been identified among 18 patients with related conditions (11%). The unexpectedly low frequency of mutations within the SRY conserved domain in these patients could be caused by undetected Y-linked mutations outside the conserved domain in regions that control transcription during development (e.g., promoter/enhancer regions) or to downstream mutations in other sex-determining genes that need not map to the Y.
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Woods D. Canadian physicians debate reform and repairs to an eroding system. PENNSYLVANIA MEDICINE 1992; 95:16-8. [PMID: 1408250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Woods D, Ross E, McClellan DA. Hospital evaluates orientation and education program prior to survey. JOINT COMMISSION PERSPECTIVES. JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS 1992; 12:9, 11. [PMID: 10118496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Dobranowski J, Fitzgerald JM, Baxter F, Woods D. Incorrect positioning of nasogastric feeding tubes and the development of pneumothorax. Can Assoc Radiol J 1992; 43:35-9. [PMID: 1733486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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The authors describe 12 patients in whom feeding tubes were inadvertently placed in the bronchial tree a total of 14 times. All but four of the misplacements were complicated by pneumothorax. No deaths were directly attributable to the misplacements, although one cardiac arrest occurred as a late complication of intrapleural feeding. Careful, controlled insertion of feeding tubes and radiographic confirmation of their placement are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Masterson J, Woods D, Lau G, Dobranowski J. Isolated colonic hemangioma in a child. Can Assoc Radiol J 1991; 42:431-4. [PMID: 1751906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Hemangiomas of the large bowel are very rare and usually occur in the rectosigmoid. A large cavernous hemangioma of the colon was demonstrated in a 9-month-old child who presented with recurrent lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Barium examination demonstrated an annular lesion of the hepatic flexure. Computed tomography demonstrated the extent of the lesion, and contrast enhancement suggested the vascular nature of the tumour before a laparotomy was performed to remove the tumour.
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Woods D. Canadian medicare: view from Utopia. CMAJ 1991; 145:1198. [PMID: 1933699 PMCID: PMC1335928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Sproat IA, Dobranowski J, Chen V, Ali M, Woods D. Presacral extramedullary hematopoiesis in thalassemia intermedia. Can Assoc Radiol J 1991; 42:278-82. [PMID: 1884260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Extramedullary hematopoiesis is manifested by several clinical hematologic disorders including beta-thalassemia major and thalassemia intermedia. We report an unusual case of extramedullary hematopoiesis, which presented as a painful presacral mass in a patient with beta-thalassemia intermedia. The diagnosis was confirmed by a needle biopsy guided by computed tomography. The patient responded well to radiation therapy to the sacral region.
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Tang LQ, Krupin T, Milner M, Woods D, Miller K, Carré DA, Civan MM. Halogenated inhalation anesthetic agents decrease transepithelial electrical measurements across the isolated iris-ciliary body. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 1991; 32:1912-5. [PMID: 2032810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Transmembrane electrical measurements were performed on the isolated rabbit iris-ciliary body (I-CB) to study the direct effects of halogenated inhalation anesthetic agents on the ciliary epithelium. Addition of either halothane, enflurane, or isoflurane to the control 95% O2:5% CO2 gas mixture resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the short-circuit current (SCC) and potential difference (PD). This response was reversible after the anesthetic gas was discontinued. Pretreatment with either alpha-adrenergic or beta-adrenergic antagonists (phentolamine or timolol) had no effect on the halothane-induced decrease in SCC. Delivery of the analgestic gas N2O did not alter baseline electrical measurements across the isolated I-CB.
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Woods D, Dobranowski J, Orovan WL, Schiff D. The Koch pouch: radiographic evaluation of the orthotopic and cutaneous forms. Can Assoc Radiol J 1991; 42:119-26. [PMID: 2039953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The Koch pouch is a continent ileal reservoir. It has several advantages over the standard ileal conduit. The pouch can be attached to the skin (cutaneous type) or the male urethra (orthotopic type). Both variations have special imaging considerations. The suggested imaging protocol is based upon experience with 47 patients (22 with orthotopic and 25 with cutaneous pouches). The normal appearance of the new and mature pouch and its complications and their management are presented.
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Lingwood CA, Cheng M, Krivan HC, Woods D. Glycolipid receptor binding specificity of exoenzyme S from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1991; 175:1076-81. [PMID: 1902668 DOI: 10.1016/0006-291x(91)91675-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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By use of the tlc overlay procedure we have shown that exoenzyme S extracted from cultures of Pseudomonas aeruginosa specifically binds to the glycolipids asialoGM1, asialoGM2 and to a lesser extent lactosyl ceramide. More significantly, strong binding was also observed to the glycerolipid receptor we have detected for Helicobacter pylori (Lancet ii, 238-241.1989). Exoenzyme S can be extracted in a toxic and nontoxic form. Toxicity correlated with ability to bind the H. pylori receptor. This species was the only receptor detected in the most sensitive cell lines. The relative binding of exoenzyme S to the ganglio series glycolipids and the glycerolipid receptor was modified in a reciprocal manner in the presence of metal ions, suggesting that exoenzyme S has two interrelated receptor binding sites.
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Woods D. Dissecting Canadian health care. PENNSYLVANIA MEDICINE 1990; 93:40-3. [PMID: 2195437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Woods D, Young JE, Filice R, Dobranowski J. Late-onset cystic hygromas: the role of CT. Can Assoc Radiol J 1989; 40:159-61. [PMID: 2736412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Cystic hygromas usually present in the first two years of life. We report a retrospective study of nine patients who first presented with neck and mediastinal masses after two years of age. The clinical evaluation of size, margins, and presence of respiratory symptoms can be used to select those requiring preoperative computed tomography. The five patients who had this examination all demonstrated mediastinal or axillary involvement. Patients in this older subset appear to be different from those presenting as infants because of the incidence of extension and the frequency with which disease is found outside of the posterior triangle.
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Woods D. Source data systems: helping clients help themselves. U.S. HEALTHCARE 1989; 6:41. [PMID: 10293768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Bartlett P, Woods D, Dobranowski J. Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm: a cause of urinary obstruction and acute renal failure. Can Assoc Radiol J 1989; 40:164-6. [PMID: 2736413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare causes of ureteric obstruction. We report three cases of inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm producing hydronephrosis. In two patients acute renal failure preceded this presentation. The diagnosis can be established by computed tomography when mural thrombus, wall calcification, and an enhancing periaortic soft-tissue mantle are present. It is important to recognize this disease preoperatively.
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Woods D. Datacare: evolving with a new approach. U.S. HEALTHCARE 1989; 6:40. [PMID: 10291309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Pierskalla WP, Woods D. Computers in hospital management and improvements in patients care--new trends in the United States. J Med Syst 1988; 12:411-28. [PMID: 3235948 DOI: 10.1007/bf00992689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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This article discusses the current state of informations systems in hospital management. Decision Support Systems (DSS) for the management, administrative and patient care units of the hospital are described. These DSS's include market planning, nurse scheduling and blood screening systems. Trends for future uses of information systems in the hospital environment are addressed.
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Woods D. On the forefront of radiology advancement. U.S. HEALTHCARE 1988; 5:26. [PMID: 10291024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Woods D. Saving lives via telephone. U.S. HEALTHCARE 1988; 5:66-7. [PMID: 10291017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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