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Updated Recommendations for Control of Surgical Site Infections by ALEXANDER, J. Wesley, SOLOMKIN, Joseph S, EDWARDS, Michael J

“…The objective of this study is to provide updated guidelines for the prevention of surgical wound infections based upon review and interpretation of the…”
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History of the medical use of silver by Alexander, J Wesley

“…Silver has been used extensively throughout recorded history for a variety of medical purposes. A review of the literature in English was undertaken, primarily…”
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Pharmacokinetics of mycophenolic acid, tacrolimus and sirolimus after gastric bypass surgery in end-stage renal disease and transplant patients: a pilot study by Rogers, Christin C, Alloway, Rita R, Alexander, J. Wesley, Cardi, Michael, Trofe, Jennifer, Vinks, Alexander A

“…:  Background:  Promising data regarding the safety and efficacy of gastric bypass surgery (GBS) as an option to address obesity in the transplant population…”
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Improvement and stabilization of chronic kidney disease after gastric bypass by Alexander, J. Wesley, M.D., Sc.D, Goodman, Hope R., M.P.T, Martin Hawver, Lisa R., M.D, Cardi, Michael A., M.D

“…Abstract Background To more clearly establish the extent to which surgical weight loss can alter the course of established renal disease at a bariatric…”
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Immunonutrition in kidney and liver transplant recipients by Alexander, J Wesley

“…The immunonutrients arginine and omega-3 fatty acids decrease adverse outcomes after solid organ transplant in humans and experimental animals. Kidney…”
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Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors for Acute Rejection in Early Corticosteroid Cessation Regimens Under Modern Immunosuppression by Woodle, E. Steve, Alloway, Rita R., Buell, Joseph F., Alexander, J. Wesley, Munda, Rino, Roy‐Chaudhury, Prabir, Roy First, M., Cardi, Michael, Trofe, Jennifer

“…The purpose of this study was to define risk factors for acute rejection with early corticosteroid withdrawal (CSWD; within 7 days posttransplant) in renal…”
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Effect of 5-FU on modulation of disarrangement of immune-associated cytokines in experimental acute pancreatitis by Chen, Xiao-Li, Ciren, Sang-Zhu, Zhang, Hui, Duan, Li-Geng, Wesley, Alexander J

“…To investigate the effects of 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) on modulation of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in acute pancreatitis and the mechanism…”
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Bisphenol A at environmentally relevant doses inhibits adiponectin release from human adipose tissue explants and adipocytes by Hugo, Eric R, Brandebourg, Terry D, Woo, Jessica G, Loftus, Jean, Alexander, J Wesley, Ben-Jonathan, Nira

“…The incidence of obesity has risen dramatically over the last few decades. This epidemic may be affected by exposure to xenobiotic chemicals. Bisphenol A…”
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Reply to Letter: “Updated Recommendations for Control of Surgical Site Infections” by Alexander, J Wesley, Edwards, Michael, Solomkin, Joseph

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Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy vs. open live donor nephrectomy: a quality of life and functional study by Buell, Joseph F, Lee, Lucy, Martin, Jill E, Dake, Natalie A, Cavanaugh, Teresa M, Hanaway, Michael J, Weiskittel, Pat, Munda, Rino, Wesley Alexander, J, Cardi, Michael, Ram Peddi, V, Zavala, Edward Y, Berilla, Elaine, Clippard, Marketa, Roy First, M, Steve Woodle, E

“…:  Background:  Few studies have compared the quality of life (QoL) and functional recuperation of laproscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) vs. open donor…”
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Gastric Bypass in Chronic Renal Failure and Renal Transplant by Alexander, J. Wesley, Goodman, Hope

“…Background: Morbid obesity has reached epidemic proportions in developed nations worldwide, causing considerable mortality and increased healthcare…”
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Simultaneous corticosteroid avoidance and calcineurin inhibitor minimization in renal transplantation by Alexander, J Wesley, Goodman, Hope R, Cardi, Michael, Austin, Joe, Goel, Sharad, Safdar, Shahzad, Huang, Shaoming, Munda, Rino, Fidler, James P, Buell, Joseph F, Hanaway, Michael, Susskind, Brian, Roy-Chaudhury, Prabir, Trofe, Jennifer, Alloway, Rita, Woodle, E Steve

“…Steroids and calcineurin inhibitors (CNI) have been mainstays of immunosuppression but both have numerous side effects that are associated with substantial…”
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When should prophylactic antibiotics be given? by Alexander, J Wesley

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The use of "marginal" donors for organ transplantation. The influence of donor age on outcome by Alexander, J W, Vaughn, W K

“…The influence of donor age on outcome was studied in the recipients of 12,131 cadaveric renal allografts, 3026 heart allografts, and 2913 liver allografts with…”
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Des-acyl-ghrelin (DAG) normalizes hyperlactacidemia and improves survival in a lethal rat model of burn trauma by Sheriff, Sulaiman, Kadeer, Nijiati, Friend, Lou Ann, James, J. Howard, Alexander, J. Wesley, Balasubramaniam, Ambikaipakan

“…•Burn increases mRNA expression of PDK2 and 4 and decreases PDC activity in muscles.•Burn increases muscle lactate production, and elevates plasma lactate…”
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Surgical immunology and the development of modern surgery by Alexander, J. Wesley

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Comparison of translocation of different types of microorganisms from the intestinal tract of burned mice by Eaves-Pyles, T, Alexander, J W

“…The aim of this study was to compare the ability of various microorganisms to translocate from the intestine to the mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs), liver, and…”
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Surveillance of bacterial colonization in operating rooms by Alexander, J Wesley, Van Sweringen, Heather, Vanoss, Katherine, Hooker, Edmond A, Edwards, Michael J

“…Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to occur at an unacceptably high rate, incurring direct costs of up to $10 billion per year in the United States and…”
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Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy—Initial Experience by Alexander, J. Wesley, Martin Hawver, Lisa R., Goodman, Hope R.

“…Background Isolated sleeve gastrectomy is being used with increasing frequency for the treatment of morbid obesity. This study was done to determine the…”
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The Impact of Medicaid Status on Outcome After Gastric Bypass by Alexander, J. Wesley, Goodman, Hope R., Hawver, Lisa R. Martin, James, Laura

“…Background Socioeconomic status has been a predictor of poor outcome in many surgical diseases including morbid obesity. Potential differences in treatment and…”
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