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Dynamic response of microglia/macrophage polarization following demyelination in mice by Chu, Tianci, Zhang, Yi Ping, Tian, Zhisen, Ye, Chuyuan, Zhu, Mingming, Shields, Lisa B E, Kong, Maiying, Barnes, Gregory N, Shields, Christopher B, Cai, Jun

“…The glial response in multiple sclerosis (MS), especially for recruitment and differentiation of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells (OPCs), predicts the success…”
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Adverse effects associated with high-dose recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 use in anterior cervical spine fusion by SHIELDS, Lisa B. E, RAQUE, George H, GLASSMAN, Steven D, CAMPBELL, Mitchell, VITAZ, Todd, HARPRING, John, SHIELDS, Christopher B

“…A retrospective review of patients who underwent an anterior cervical fusion using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP)-2 with an absorbable…”
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Attenuated Reactive Gliosis and Enhanced Functional Recovery Following Spinal Cord Injury in Null Mutant Mice of Platelet-Activating Factor Receptor by Wang, Yuanyi, Gao, Zhongwen, Zhang, Yiping, Feng, Shi-Qing, Liu, Yulong, Shields, Lisa B. E., Zhao, Ying-Zheng, Zhu, Qingsan, Gozal, David, Shields, Christopher B., Cai, Jun

“…Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a unique phosphoglycerine that mediates the biological functions of both immune and nervous systems. Excessive PAF plays an…”
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A Retrospective Study of Lateral Antebrachial Cutaneous Nerve Neuropathy: Electrodiagnostic Findings and Etiologies in 49 Cases by Iyer, Vasudeva G, Shields, Lisa B E, Daniels, Michael W, Zhang, Yi Ping, Shields, Christopher B

“…The lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve (LACN) is the terminal sensory branch of the musculocutaneous nerve and is rarely entrapped or injured. This study…”
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Xanthine calculi in a patient with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome and factor V Leiden treated with allopurinol: case report by Shields, Lisa B E, Peppas, Dennis S, Rosenberg, Eran

“…Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare inborn error of purine metabolism marked by a complete deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase…”
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Using a Harm Reduction Approach to Treat Inpatients With Substance Use Disorders by Shields, Lisa B. E., LaRocco, Matthew, Young, Matt W., Flanders, Kimberly

“…This study investigated harm reduction (HR) strategies at our institution to decrease the number of patients with a substance use disorder (SUD) who left…”
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Strategies to Enhance Comprehension in the Healthcare Setting for Patients With Dyslexia by Shields, Lisa B. E., Flanders, Kimberly

“…Dyslexia involves extreme difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling in your native language despite at least average intelligence. Health literacy refers…”
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Scrotal Ultrasound Is Not Routinely Indicated in the Management of Cryptorchidism, Retractile Testes, and Hydrocele in Children by Shields, Lisa B. E., White, Jeffrey T., Peppas, Dennis S., Rosenberg, Eran

“…Cryptorchidism, or undescended testes, is the most common congenital genitourinary anomaly. A failure or delay of treatment may result in reduced fertility or…”
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Sudden Death Due to Forced Ingestion of Vinegar by Shields, Lisa B.E, Rolf, Cristin M, Hunsaker, John C

“…Highlights • Vinegar is a clear colorless liquid consisting of 5% acetic acid. • Ingesting vinegar is discouraged by medical centers and poison-control…”
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Delayed Presentation of Urethral Valves: A Diagnosis That Should Be Suspected Despite a Normal Prenatal Ultrasound by Shields, Lisa B. E., White, Jeffrey T., Mohamed, Ahmad Z., Peppas, Dennis S., Rosenberg, Eran

“…Background. Congenital urethral obstruction occurs most frequently as a result of urethral valves. The diagnosis is usually confirmed pre- or neonatally…”
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Importance of Physical Examination and Imaging in the Detection of Tethered Cord Syndrome by Shields, Lisa B. E., Mutchnick, Ian S., Peppas, Dennis S., Rosenberg, Eran

“…Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a type of occult spinal dysraphism that may lead to permanent neurologic and orthopedic deficits. Infants with TCS may have…”
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Heterogeneity correction for intensity-modulated frameless SRS in pituitary and cavernous sinus tumors: a retrospective study by Shields, Lisa B E, Bond, Cindy, Odom, Aaron, Sun, David A, Spalding, Aaron C

“…Frameless immobilization allows for planning and quality assurance of intensity-modulated radiosurgery (IM-SRS) plans. We tested the hypothesis that IM-SRS…”
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Inhibitor of DNA binding 2 promotes sensory axonal growth after SCI by Yu, Panpan, Zhang, Yi-Ping, Shields, Lisa B.E., Zheng, Yiyan, Hu, Xiaoling, Hill, Rachel, Howard, Russell, Gu, Zhen, Burke, Darlene A., Whittemore, Scott R., Xu, Xiao-Ming, Shields, Christopher B.

“…This study investigated whether neuronal inhibitor of DNA binding 2 (Id2), a regulator of basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factors, can activate the…”
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Cervical Central Canal Occlusion Induces Noncommunicating Syringomyelia by Zhang, Yongjie, Zhang, Yi Ping, Shields, Lisa B.E., Zheng, Yiyan, Xu, Xiao-Ming, Whittemore, Scott R., Shields, Christopher B.

“…Abstract BACKGROUND: Mechanisms underlying the development of noncommunicating syringomyelia are poorly understood. OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of focal…”
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Differences in Clinical Characteristics Between Prepubescent and Postpubescent Males With Testicular Torsion by Shields, Lisa B. E., Daniels, Michael W., Peppas, Dennis S., Rosenberg, Eran

“…Testicular torsion represents a pediatric surgical emergency. In this 6-year study with 140 patients, prepubescent (<13 years) and postpubescent (≥13 years)…”
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Decline in Physical Restraint Use Following Implementation of Institutional Guidelines by Shields, Lisa B. E., Edelen, Avalena, Daniels, Michael W., Flanders, Kimberly

“…To investigate the strategies implemented at our institution to reduce medical restraint use. Restraints have been utilized to prevent agitation,…”
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Etiological study of superficial radial nerve neuropathy: series of 34 patients by Shields, Lisa B E, Iyer, Vasudeva G, Zhang, Yi Ping, Shields, Christopher B

“…Superficial radial nerve (SRN) neuropathy is a rare focal neuropathy leading to pain and paresthesia of the dorsolateral aspect of the hand. Reported causes…”
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Gunshot-related nerve injuries of the upper extremities: clinical, electromyographic, and ultrasound features in 22 patients by Shields, Lisa B E, Iyer, Vasudeva G, Zhang, Yi Ping, Shields, Christopher B

“…Gunshot wounds of the upper extremities may cause permanent neurovascular injuries, leading to significant morbidity, chronic pain, functional loss, and…”
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Dexamethasone administration during definitive radiation and temozolomide renders a poor prognosis in a retrospective analysis of newly diagnosed glioblastoma patients by Shields, Lisa B E, Shelton, Brent J, Shearer, Andrew J, Chen, Li, Sun, David A, Parsons, Sarah, Bourne, T David, LaRocca, Renato, Spalding, Aaron C

“…Dexamethasone (DXM) is commonly used in the management of cerebral edema in patients diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Bevacizumab (BEV) is…”
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Risk assessment of preterm birth through identification and stratification of pregnancies using a real-time scoring algorithm by Shields, Lisa BE, Weymouth, Clayton, Bramer, Kevin L, Robinson, Scott, McGee, Donna, Richards, Lori, Ogle, Corey, Shields, Christopher B

“…Introduction: Preterm birth poses a significant challenge. This study evaluated a real-time scoring algorithm to identify and stratify pregnancies to indicate…”
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