Department Publications 1998

  1. Adkins, D., S. Ali, et al. (1998). “Granulocyte collection efficiency and yield are enhanced using higher interface offset during apheresis of donors given granulocyte-colony stimulating factor.” Transfusion 38: 557-564
  2. Arkoosh, V. A., M. Cooper, et al. (1998). “Intrathecal sufentanil dose response in nulliparous patients.” Anesthesiology 89: 364-370
  3. Bucur, S. Z., J. Levy, et al. (1998). “The use of antithrombin 3 concentrate in congenital and acquired deficiency states.” Transfusion 36: 481-497
  4. Caamano, C. A., M. I. Morano, et al. (1998). “A conserved proline in the hsp90 binding region of the glucocorticoid receptor is required for hsp90 heterocomplex stbilization and receptor signaling.” Journal of Biological Chemistry 32: 20473-20480
  5. Calejesan, A. A., M. H.-C. Ch’ang, et al. (1998). “Spinal serotonergic receptors mediate facilitation of a nociceptive reflex by subcutaneous formalin injection into the hindpaw in rats.” Brain Research 798: 46-54
  6. Cole, J. W., S. M. Rothman, et al. (1998). “High-dose magnesium for neuroprotection in infants undergoing cardiac surgery – how safe is it?” Anesthesia and Analgesia 86: S395
  7. Crowder, C. M. (1998). “Mapping anesthesia genes: why and how?” Anesthesiology 88: 293-296
  8. DeMeester, S. L., T. G. Buchman, et al. (1998). “Pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate activates the heat shock response and thereby induces apoptosis in primed endothelial cells.” Shock 10: 1-6
  9. DeMeester, S. L., J. P. Cobb, et al. (1998). “Stress-induced fractal rearrangement of the endothelial cell cytoskeleton causes apoptosis.” Surgery 124: 362-371
  10. Ding, J. P., Z. W. Li, et al. (1998). “Inactivating BK channels in rat chromaffin cells may arise from heteromultimeric assembly of distinct inactivation-competent and noninactivation subunits.” Biophysical Journal 74: 268-289
  11. Downes, G. B., N. G. Copeland, et al. (1998). “Structure and mapping of the G protein y3 subunit gene and a divergently transcribed novel gene, Gng31g.” Genomics 53: 220-230
  12. Eberle, R. L., M. C. Norris, et al. (1998). “The effect of maternal position on fetal heart rate during epidural or itrathecal labor analgesia.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 179: 150-155
  13. Feng, G., J. H. Steinbach, et al. (1998). “Rapsyn clusters neuronal acetylcholine receptors but is inessential for formation of an interneuronal cholinergic synapse.” Journal of Neuroscience 18: 4166-4176
  14. Garcia, D. E., B. Li, et al. (1998). “G-protein beta-subunit specificity in the fast membrane-delimited inhibition of Ca2+ channels.” Journal of Neuroscience 18: 9163-9170
  15. Gautam, N., G. Downes, et al. (1998). “The G protein By complex.” Cellular Signalling 10: 447-455
  16. Guarino, A. H. (1998). “Clarification of sympathetically mediated pain.” New England Journal of Medicine 338: 334-335
  17. Hogue, C. W., P. P. Domitrovich, et al. (1998). “RR interval dynamics prior to atrial fibrillation in patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery.” Circulation 1998 98: 429-434
  18. Hogue, C. W., Jr, L. T. Goodnough, et al. (1998). “Perioperative myocardial ischemic episodes are related to hematocrit level in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy.” Transfusion 38: 924-931
  19. Huffnagle, S. L., M. C. Norris, et al. (1998). “The influence of epidural needle bevel orientation on spread of sensory blockade in the laboring parturient.” Anesthesia and Analgesia 87: 326-330
  20. Ikeda, T., F. Tayefeh, et al. (1998). “Local radiant heating increases subcutaneous oxygen tension.” American Journal of Surgery 175: 33-37
  21. Jevtovic-Todorovic, V., S. M. Todorovic, et al. (1998). “Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is an NMDA antagonist, neuroprotectant and neurotoxin.” Nature Medicine 4(4): 460-463
  22. Jevtovic-Todorovic, V., D. F. Wozniak, et al. (1998). “Clonidine potentiates the neuropathic pain relieving action of MK-801 while preventing its neurotoxic and hyperactivity side effects.” Brain Research 781: 202-211
  23. Jevtovic-Todorovic, V., S. Mennerick, et al. (1998). “Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is an NMDA antagonist, neuroprotectant and neurotoxin.” Nature Medicine 4: 460-463
  24. Kalyanaraman, S., N. G. Copeland, et al. (1998). “Structure and chromosomal localization of mouse G protein subunit Gamma4 gene.” Genomics 49: 147-151
  25. Kim, S. J., K. S. Thomas, et al. (1998). “Macromolecular syntheses contributes to nociceptive response to subcutaneous formalin injection in mice.” Neuropharmacology 37: 1091-1093
  26. Kisselev, O., Y. C. Fann, et al. (1998). “Light-activated rhodopsin induces structural binding motif in G-protein alpha subunit.” Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 95: 4270-4275
  27. Kovacs, A., M. R. Courtois, et al. (1998). “Reversal of hypocalcemia and decreased afterload in sepsis – effect on myocardial systolic and idastolic function.” American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine 158: 1990-1998
  28. ‘Kurz, A., M. Greher, et al. (1998). “Heat loss during major orthopedic surgery.” Anesthesia and Analgesia 53 (Supp 2): 43-45
  29. Larson, M. D., A. Kurz, et al. (1998). “Lidocaine does not depress reflex dilation of the pupil.” Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 22: 461-465
  30. Lenhardt, R., C. Negishi, et al. (1998). “Paralysis only slightly reduces the febrile response to interleukin-2 administration during isoflurane anesthesia.” Anesthesiology 89: 648-656
  31. Li, P. and M. Zhuo (1998). “Silent glutamatergic synapses and nociception in mammalian spinal cord.” Nature 393: 695-698
  32. Li, P., A. A. Calejesan, et al. (1998). “ATP P2x receptors and sensory transmission between primary afferent fibers and spinal dorsal horn neurons in rats.” Journal of Neurophysiology 80: 3356-3360
  33. Li, D. Y., G. Faury, et al. (1998). “Novel arterial pathology in mice and humans hemizygous for elastin.” Journal of Clinical Investigation 102: 1783-1787
  34. Maconochie, D. J. and J. H. Steinbach (1998). “The channel opening rate of adult and fetal type mouse muscle nicotinic receptors, activated by acetylcholine.” Journal of Physiology 506: 53-72
  35. Markovitz, B. P. (1998). “Electronic Journals: time for a new paradigm in biomedical communication.” Journal of Intensive Care Medicine 13: 158-167
  36. Markovitz, B. and L. May (1998). “Three patients, two hearts.” Hastings Center Report 28(5): 8-9
  37. Markovitz, B. (1998). “Electronic Journals: Time for a New Paradigm in Biomedical Communication.” J of Intensive Care Med 13: 158-167
  38. Mennerick, S., V. Jevtovic-Todorovic, et al. (1998). “Effects of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) on excitatory and inhibitory synaptic transmission in hippocampal cultures.” Journal of Neuroscience 18(23): 9716-9726
  39. Mennerick, S., V. Jevtovic-Todorovic, et al. (1998). “Effects of nitrous oxide on excitatory and inhibitory synaptic transmission in hippocampal cultures.” Journal of Neuroscience 18(23): 9716-9726
  40. Murray, D. J. (1998). “A sudden increase in expired nitrogen: diagnosis and management of a bronchial-gastric fistula.” Anesthesiology 88: 539-541
  41. Murray, D. J. (1998). “Clinical simulation – technical novelty or innovation in education?” Anesthesiology 89: 1-2
  42. Nadler, R. B., T. G. Monk, et al. (1998). “Simultaneous bilateral percutaneous nephrolithotomy with subarachnoid spinal anesthesia.” Journal of Endourology 12(1): 27-31
  43. Nakashima, Y., S. M. Todorovic, et al. (1998). “The anesthetic steroid, (+)-ACN, blocks N-, Q-, and R-, but not L- and P-type, high voltage-activated Ca2+ current in hippocampal and dorsal root ganglion neurons of the rat.” Molecular Pharmacology 54: 559-568
  44. Nakashima, Y., S. M. Todorovic, et al. (1998). “Properties of Ca2+ currents arising from human a1E and a1EB3 constructs expressed in HEK293 cells: physiology, pharmacology, and comparison to native T-type currents.” Neuropharmacology 37: 957-972
  45. Nakashima, Y. M., A. Pereverzev, et al. (1998). “Blockade of Ba2+ current through human a1E channels by two steroid analogs, (+)-ACN and (+)-ECN.” Neuropharmacology 37: 957-972
  46. Negishi, C., R. Lenhardt, et al. (1998). “Desflurane reduces the febrile response to interleukin-2 administration.” Anesthesiology 88: 1162-1169
  47. Newcomer, J. W., N. B. Farber, et al. (1998). “Ketamine-induced NMDA receptor hypofunction as a model of memory impairment in schizophrenia.” Neuropsychopharmocology 20: 106-118
  48. Newcomer, J. W., N. B. Farber, et al. (1998). “Ketamine-induced NMDA receptor hypofunction as a model of memory impairment in schizophrenia.” Neuropsychopharmocology 20: 106-118
  49. Noda, S., M. J. Buckmaster, et al. (1998). “Intraabdominal hemorrhage during combined coronary artery bypass and carotid endarterectomy.” Annals of Thoracic Surgery 66: 557-558
  50. Norris, M. C., S. T. Fogel, et al. (1998). “Intrathecal sufentanil (5 vs. 10 mg) for labor analgesia: efficacy and side effects.” Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 23: 252-257
  51. Norris, M. C., S. T. Fogel, et al. (1998). “Labor epidural analgesia without an intravascular “test dose”.” Anesthesiology 88(6): 1495-1501
  52. Norris, M. C. (1998). “Labour analgesia: what are the (new) options?” Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia 45: R138-R143
  53. Owens, W. D. (1998). “Correct the wrongs and move on toward the dream.” American Society of Anesthesiologists Newsletter 62: 8-10
  54. Rajek, A., R. Lenhardt, et al. (1998). “Tissue heat content and distribution during and after cardiopulmonary bypass at 31 degrees C and 27 degrees C.” Anesthesiology 88: 1511-1518
  55. Skubas, N. J., C. W. Hogue Jr, et al. (1998). Anesthesia for electrophysiologic procedures. Cardiac Anesthesia. J. A. Kaplan, D. L. Reich and S. N. Konstadt. Philadelphia, W B Saunders Company: 861-899
  56. Son, H., Y.-F. Lu, et al. (1998). “The specific role of cCMPin hippocampal LTP.” Learning & Memory 5: 231-245
  57. Stix, M., C. W. Hogue JR, et al. (1998). Anticoagulation for cardiopulmonary bypass. Complications in anesthesia. J. L. Atlee. Philadelphia, W B Saunders Company: 295-298
  58. Todorovic, S. M. and C. J. Lingle (1998). “Pharmacological properties of T-type Ca3+ current in adult rat sensory neurons: effects of anticonvulsant and anesthetic agents.” Journal of Neurophysiology 79: 240-252
  59. Todorovic, S. M., M. Prakriya, et al. (1998). “Enantioselective blockade of T-type Ca2+ current in adult rat sensory neurons by a steroid lacking GABA-modulatory activity.” Molecular Pharmacology 54: 918-927
  60. van Swinderen, B., A. Galifianakis, et al. (1998). “Common genetic determinants of halothane and isoflurane potencies in caenorhabditis elegans.” Anesthesiology 89: 1509-1517
  61. van Swinderen, B. and C. M. Crowder (1998). “A quantitative genetic approach towards volatile anesthetic mechanisms in C. elegans.” Toxicology Letters 100-101: 309-317
  62. Waddle, J. P., A. S. Evers, et al. (1998). “Inappropriate length of stay in the post anesthesia care unit: quantification and assessment of contributing factors.” Anesthesia and Analgesia 87: 628-633
  63. Weigle, C. G. M., B. P. Markovitz, et al. (1998). “What does the internet offer pediatric intensive care?” Balliere’s Clinical Pediatrics 6(1): 133-150
  64. Zhuo, M. (1998). “NMDA receptor-dependent long term hyperalgesia after tail amputation.” European Journal of Pharmacology 349: 211-220
  65. Zhuo, M., J. T. Laitinen, et al. (1998). “Tests of the roles of nitric oxide and carbon monoxide in long-term potentiation in the hippocampus.” Learning & Memory 5: 467-480