Campus News

Inner Beauty of Nature: X-Ray Photography

The retired professor of surgery, Bert Myers, published a book about x-ray photography. A mere 18 years after the x-ray was discovered by Roentgen, the French scientist Goby took an x-ray of a leaf in 1913 and soon to follow were others that took an interest in the unique and creative art form. Most recently, Myers has been adding color to some of his x-rayed images through Photoshop.

The book mentions four image manipulations: positive, negative, solarized, and line derivation. ?áBelow is a positive black & white image of a blue crab.

For more details and an up close look at more photos, the book is available through his website or borrow the library’s copy.

If you arenÔÇÖt familiar with locating books in our library donÔÇÖt fret, take a look at our How to find a book tutorial on the libraryÔÇÖs homepage (updates coming soon!).

http://www.bmyersphoto.com/

PayPaw & PayPerPrint

*Edit* All systems were back up by 10:15 am

Because of scheduled maintenance the PayPaw & PayPerPrint systems will be down across campus from 7 am – 10 am on December 1st.

Celebrating the life of Susan Daniels

LSUHSC lost a piece of history earlier this year with the passing of Susan Daniels, the amazing woman who founded the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling in 1978.

Susan M. Daniels, Ph.D. died October 20 in Washington, DC. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 24, 1948, the daughter of the late Marie Ducote Daniels and Harry James Daniels, Sr.

Dr. Daniels was a graduate of St. MaryÔÇÖs Dominican High School, New Orleans (alumna of the year 2001), and Marquette University (summa cum laude). She received her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University (alumna of the year 1995), and her Doctorate in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

She contracted polio as an infant and spent much of her early childhood in rehabilitation hospitals, including the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. At her parents’ insistence, Dr. Daniels attended school with her siblings long before mainstreaming was commonplace.
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Veteran’s Day Ceremony

Chancellor Hollier announced a brief Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th via email today.

“We will have a brief ceremony on Veterans Day to honor veterans and current military at LSU Health Sciences Center. So, weÔÇÖre asking LSUHSC vets and service men and women to gather at 10:15 a.m. in front of 2020 Gravier Street this Friday, November 11, 2011. Vice Chancellor Ron Gardner, a Vietnam veteran, will say a few words, and weÔÇÖll take a photo.

LSU Health Sciences Center is grateful for your sacrifice and your service, and we are proud that you have chosen to carry it forward to a lifetime of service as academic and health professionals.”

Faculty Publications for Autumn’s End

Another round of eight articles authored by LSUHSC-NO researchers is being displayed in the Library. The publications on are on view in the Library’s Reference area (near the Library elevator) on the third floor of the Resource Center Building, and are also part of the Library’s Faculty Publications Database.

The Faculty Publications Database includes publications authored by at least one member of the LSUHSC-New Orleans faculty, 1998 – present. Access to this database is available to the public. The database is linked from the Library web page here. This page includes a handy link to a PDF of the monthly bibliography of display articles. To add your faculty publications, or for questions about this database, contact Kathy Kerdolff.

LSUHSC-NO authors are shown in bold print:

1. Anthony L, Vinik AI. “Evaluating the characteristics and the management of patients with neuroendocrine tumors receiving octreotide LAR during a 6-year period.” Pancreas. 2011; 40(7): 987-994.
2. Lecapitaine NJ, Wang ZQ, Dufour JP, Potter BJ, Bagby GJ, Nelson S, Cefalu WT, Molina PE. “Disrupted anabolic and catabolic processes may contribute to alcohol-accentuated SAIDS-associated wasting.” Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2011; 204(8): 1246-1255.
3. Osofsky HJ, Osofsky JD, Arey J, Kronenberg ME, Hansel T, Many M. “Hurricane Katrina’s first responders: The struggle to protect and serve in the aftermath of the disaster.” Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness. 2011; 5 Suppl 2 S214-9.
4. Richmond N, Tran T, Berry S. “Receipt of transition services within a medical home: Do racial and geographic disparities exist?” Maternal & Child Health Journal. 2011; 15(6): 742-752.
5. Rom S, Pacifici M, Passiatore G, Aprea S, Waligorska A, Del Valle L, Peruzzi F. “HIV-1 tat binds to SH3 domains: Cellular and viral outcome of Tat/Grb2 interaction.” Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta: Molecular Cell Research. 2011; 1813(10): 1836-1844.
6. Rung AL, Mowen AJ, Broyles ST, Gustat J. “The role of park conditions and features on park visitation and physical activity.” Journal of Physical Activity & Health. 2011; 8 Suppl 2 S178-87.
7. Stark DT, Bazan NG. “Synaptic and extrasynaptic NMDA receptors differentially modulate neuronal cyclooxygenase-2 function, lipid peroxidation, and neuroprotection.” Journal of Neurosciences. 2011; 31(39): 13710-13721.
8. Thayalakulasingham T, Mohammed R, Varughese S, Zieske A, Smith D, Engel LS, Boulmay B, Lopez FA. Clinical case of the month: “A rare case of Budd Chiari syndrome.” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society. 2011; 163(September-October): 291-294.

LSU Clinics & NO Musician’s Clinic

The former St. Charles General Hospital is the new location for the LSU Healthcare Network Clinics. It is located at 3700 St. Charles Ave with free parking at 3715 Prytania St. The offices officially opened on Monday, October 10th. This is also the location of the New Orleans Muscian’s Clinic. WWL-TV featured the opening on it’s nightly broadcast.

NIH $9 Million Grant Awarded

Congratulations to School of Medicine faculty, Judd Shellito, who has been awarded approximately $9 million in grant funding to develop a vaccine against Pneumocystis.

Faculty Authors for October

October’s faculty publications display has been created by the Library, and highlights recent articles by LSUHSC-New Orleans researchers. The articles on display, rotated out monthly, are in the Library’s Reference area (near the Library elevator) on the third floor of the Resource Center Building. These are culled from the Library’s Faculty Publications Database.

About the Library’s Faculty Publications Database:

The Faculty Publications Database includes publications authored by at least one member of the LSUHSC-New Orleans faculty, 1998 – present. Access to this database is available to the public. To add your faculty publications, or for questions about this database, contact Kathy Kerdolff.

The database is linked from the Library web page here. This page includes a handy link to a PDF of the monthly bibliography of display articles.

Here is a listing of the newest papers included, with those affiliated with LSUHSC-NO in bold print:

1. Akre KL, Farris HE, Lea AM, Page RA, Ryan MJ. “Signal perception in frogs and bats and the evolution of mating signals.” Science. 2011; 333(6043):751-752.

2. Baranwal S, Wang Y, Rathinam R, Lee J, Jin L, McGoey R, Pylayeva Y, Giancotti F, Blobe GC, Alahari SK. “Molecular characterization of the tumor-suppressive function of nischarin in breast cancer.” Journal of the National Cancer Institute. 2011; prepub.

3. Bennett B, Larson-Meyer DE, Ravussin E, Volaufova J, Soros A, Cefalu WT, Chalew S, Gordon S, Smith SR, Newcomer BR, Goran M, Sothern M. “Impaired insulin sensitivity and elevated ectopic fat in healthy obese vs. nonobese prepubertal children.” Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011; prepub.

4. Delahoussaye-Shields RM, Delahoussaye-Soine RL, Soine EJ, Lopez, FA. “Clinical Case of the Month: A 57-Year-Old Man With Diabetes and a Toe Infection.” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society. 2011; 163(Jul/Aug): 230.

5. Hormes JM, Coffey SF, Drobes DJ, Saladin ME. “The Obsessive Compulsive Cocaine Use Scale: Development and initial validation of a self-rated instrument for the quantification of thoughts about cocaine use.” Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2011; prepub.

6. Melvan JN, Siggins RW, Bagby GJ, Stanford WL, Welsh DA, Nelson S, Zhang P. “Suppression of the stem cell antigen-1 response and granulocyte lineage expansion by alcohol during septicemia.” Critical Care Medicine. 2011; 39(9): 2121-2130.

7. Mock JR, Foundas AL, Golob EJ. “Selective influence of auditory distractors on motor cortex excitability.” Neuroreport. 2011; prepub.

8. Paul D. “Experimental Designs for the Study of ReceptorÔÇôReceptor Interactions. Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.” Neuromethods. 2011; 60, Methods for the Discovery and Characterization of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (chapter 15): 305-319.

Take the DPT Health Fair survey

The Doctor of Physical Therapy students, Class of 2013 will host the 5th Annual LSUHSC Health and Wellness Event on October 21, 2011. They want to find out what you, the LSUHSC community, would like to get out of the event this year. They will use the responses we obtain from the survey to formulate our event. They would like the opinions of everyone in order to maximize the experience for those attending.

Please click on the survey link below and complete a short survey. Your feedback is important and will contribute to the success of the event.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/77BZXNT

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Fac Pubs on Display for September

The Library’s faculty publications display highlights recent articles by LSUHSC-New Orleans researchers. The September batch of writings has been rotated into the presentation!

This display is being regularly updated with materials that have been gathered into the Faculty Publications Database, which is maintained by the Library as a prominent resource.

The articles on display, rotated out monthly, are in the Library’s Reference area (near the Library elevator) on the third floor of the Resource Center Building.

About the Library’s Faculty Publications Database:

The Faculty Publications Database includes citations to papers, editorials, letters to the editor, meeting abstracts, books, and book chapters authored by at least one member of the LSUHSC-New Orleans faculty, 1998 – present. Information in this database is retrieved from several sources, including: PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, SCOPUS, EMBASE.com, CINAHL, PsycInfo and contributions directly from faculty members. Access to this database is available to the public. To add your faculty publications, or for questions about this database, contact Kathy Kerdolff.

The database is linked from the Library web page here. This page includes a handy link to a PDF document of the monthly bibliography of display articles.

Here is a listing of the newest papers included, with those affiliated with LSUHSC-NO in bold print:

1. Ahmed J, Monahan KM, LeLorier P. “The ghost in the machine: Inhibition of tachyarrhythmia therapy due to phantom crosstalk.” Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology.2011;34(7):909-911.
2. Chermansky CJ, Krlin RM, Holley TD, Woo HH, Winters JC. “Magnetic resonance imaging following INTERSTIM: An institutional experience with imaging safety and patient satisfaction.” Neurourology and Urodynamics. 2011.
3. Cutler JE, Corti M, Lambert P, Ferris M, Xin H. “Horizontal transmission of candida albicans and evidence of a vaccine response in mice colonized with the fungus.” PLoS One. 2011;6(7):e22030.
4. Dunbar LM, Milata J, McClure T, Wasilewski MM. “Comparison of the efficacy and safety of oritavancin front-loaded dosing regimens to daily dosing: An analysis of the SIMPLIFI trial.” Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 2011;55(7):3476-3484.
5. Farris, HE, Ryan, MJ. “Relative comparisons of call parameters enable auditory grouping in frogs.” Nature Communications, 2011; 2: 410.
6. Filipeanu CM, Guidry JJ, Leonard ST, Winsauer PJ. “Delta9-THC increases endogenous AHA1 expression in rat cerebellum and may modulate CB1 receptor function during chronic use.” Journal of Neurochemistry. 2011.
7. Liu X, Wang K, Lee K. “Association of standardized estimated glomerular filtration rate with the prevalence of hypertension among adults in the United States.” Journal of Human Hypertension. 2011;25(8):469-475.
8. Sanders CV. “The SSCI at 65: Older and wiser.” American Journal of the Medical Sciences. 2011;342(2):89-92.

La Family Physician of the Year

Kim Edward LeBlanc, Marie Lahasky Professor and Head – LSUHSC Department of Family Medicine, has been named the Louisiana Family Physician of 2011 by the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians. Congratulations!

Kim Edward LeBlanc

Bike commuting to LSUHSC

Are you one of the 9 percent of folks who bike or walk to work in New Orleans? New Orleans is ranked 8th in the country for bicycle commuters. Here’s some tips for LSUHSC pedal pushers.

• Bicycle, scooter and motorcycle parking in the Roman Street Garage is located on the first floor at the corner of Tulane Avenue and S. Roman Street. There is also bike parking in front of the Medical Education Building.
• A cool shower or at least a towel off is always nice after a ride. The LSUHSC Wellness Center has showers and changing rooms available for faculty, staff and students.
• Looking for a [relatively] safe and [somewhat] smooth bike route? Bikely.com is a website that helps cyclists share knowledge of good bicycle routes. Here’s a good one from the Bywater to CBD and another from Uptown to the Medical District.
• It doesn’t hurt to stay stylish while you ride. Although there is no helmet law in Louisiana, there are multiple bike stores where you can find a nice one in town. A good strong lock is also a must! Bike locking tips.
• Community biking groups are growing around town. NolaCycle and Bike Easy are two that offer group rides and other activities. And don’t forget the Louisiana Bike Festival, every June in Abita Springs.

Happy biking!

After hours & Weekend Parking

Students are allowed entrance into the S. Roman St. garage at 4:30pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. This is the closest garage to the library and since it is covered, you wonÔÇÖt likely need an umbrella during inclement weather. If the gate to the main parking entrance is closed, you would have to enter through the left lane of the parking garageÔÇÖs EXIT. You will need your gate card in order to enter. Street parking is enforced on Saturdays, so if you forget your gate card remember to feed the meter.

Parking Meters

The modern parking meters accept dollar bills and credit cards, which prints out a receipt for you to place on your dashboard. The cost is $1.50 per hour for two-hour meters and $1 per hour for long-term parking meters. If a meter is broken, you now have the option of going to another meter but still choosing the spot of your choice, as long as it is not a restricted parking spot. Please read meters before you park!

Faculty Publications for August!

The Isch?® Library has been maintaining a monthly display that highlights recent articles by LSUHSC-New Orleans faculty. This display is being regularly updated with materials that have been gathered into the Faculty Publications Database. The Database is maintained by the Isch?® Library as a prominent resource.

The newly added articles are located in the Isch?® LibraryÔÇÖs Reference area (near the elevator) on the third floor of the Resource Center Building.

About the Isch?® LibraryÔÇÖs Faculty Publications Database:

The Faculty Publications Database includes citations to papers, editorials, letters to the editor, meeting abstracts, books, and book chapters authored by at least one member of the LSUHSC-New Orleans faculty, 1998 ÔÇô present. Information in this database is retrieved from several sources, including: PubMed, ISI Web of Knowledge, SCOPUS, EMBASE.com, CINAHL, PsycInfo and contributions directly from faculty members.

Access to this database is available to the public. To add your faculty publications, or for questions about this database, contact Kathy Kerdolff.

Please come and peruse these publications, which exemplify the ongoing achievements of LSUHSC-New Orleans’ first-class work in the health sciences fields.

Articles Newly Placed on Display:
(LSUHSC authors are in bold print)

Aradhya S, Smaoui N, Marble M, Lacassie Y. “De novo duplication 11p13 involving the PAX6 gene in a patient with neonatal seizures, hypotonia, microcephaly, developmental disability and minor ocular manifestations.” American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A. 2011;155(2):442-444.

Ayres KM, Lowrey KA, Douglas KH, Sievers C. “I can identify Saturn but I can’t brush my teeth: What happens when the curricular focus for students with severe disabilities shifts.” Educ Train Autism Dev Disabil. 2011;46(1):11-21.

Bril V, England JD, Franklin GM, Backonja M, Cohen JA, del Toro DR, Feldman EL, Iverson DJ, Perkins B, Russell JW, Zochodne DW. “Evidence-based guideline: Treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy-report of the American association of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine, the American academy of neurology, and the American academy of physical medicine & rehabilitation.” Muscle and Nerve. 2011;43(6):910-917.

Christakis A, Gandolfl A, Lavy D, Joseph S. “Appendiceal sequestration of ingested mercury as a cause of appendicitis.” The American Surgeon. 2011;77(6):795-796.

Datta R, Naura AS, Zerfaoui M, Errami Y, Oumouna M, Kim H, Ju J, Ronchi VP, Haas AL, Boulares AH. “PARP-1 deficiency blocks IL-5 expression through calpain-dependent degradation of STAT-6 in a murine asthma model.” Allergy. 2011;66(7):853-861.

Hanna EB, Glancy DL. “ST-segment depression and T-wave inversion: Classification, differential diagnosis, and caveats.” Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 2011;78(6):404-414.

Primeaux D. “QRFP in female rats: Effects on high fat food intake and hypothalamic gene expression across the estrous cycle.” Peptides. 2011;32(6):1270-1275.

Thien P, Thien D, Roberts J, Maristany M, Lopez F. “Clinical case of the month: A 20-year-old man with cough of two months duration.” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society.2011;163(May/June):172.

Wow! $4.3M to School of Nursing

New Orleans City Business reported today that the LSUHSC School of Nursing has received $4.3 million in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services. Congratulations SoN!