| Naural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection, and Repair. Volume 5. Neuropharmacology of Delta Receptor Agonists and Antagonists |
1997 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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 | Studies in the Division of Neuropharmacology investigated the role of endogenous opioid systems in learning and memory, ventilatory function and antinociception. The goal of these studies was: to identify and characterize candidate ligands that might be useful in studies on delta opioid mechanisms; and to use these compounds to systematically investigate the role of delta systems in complex behavioral processes, in respiration and in the perception ... |
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| Predicting Military-Induced Stress Responses in Servicewomen (Air Force) |
NOV 96 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Edna R. Fiedler; Elizabeth A. Heron; Richard M. Pico; Mark F. Ledbetter; WILFORD HALL USAF MEDICAL CENTER LACKLAND AFB TX
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| This study looked at the relationship of prior-to-service biographical data, medical histories from Military Entry Processing Stations (MEPS), neuropsychological functioning, and medical utilization at basic training (BT). One goal was to see if women who successfully graduate from BT differed from nongraduates in terms of prior-to-service or in-service medical and psychological characteristics. A second goal was to measure women's responses to the stresses associated with military training by analyzing patterns ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 3: The Neuro-Immunology of Stress, Injury and Infection |
OCT 1996 |
235 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The hypothesis on which this investigation is based is that stressors such as transient temperature changes and restraint signal the central nervous system eliciting the release of catecholamines and adrenal steroids which, in turn, affect the immune system resulting in the reactivation of latent viruses. Employing a mouse model of stress-induced reactivation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), we are determining the time course of viral reactivation relative to ... |
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| Repletion of Zinc and Iron Deficiencies Improves Cognition of Premenopausal Women |
OCT 96 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Harold H. Sandstead; TEXAS UNIV AT GALVESTON
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| This project investigates the relationship of zinc and iron nutriture to human neuropsychological function. Purpose: This project tests the hypothesis: 'Repletion of mild zinc and iron deficiencies will improve neuropsychological (neuromotor and cognitive) functions of premenopausal women.' The project has three major components: Women at risk of mild Zn and Fe deficiencies are identified through food frequency histories. This approach was effective in a previous project that measured the relation ... |
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| National Rehabilitation Hospital Assistive Technology Research Center |
OCT 96 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
William Peterson; Joseph Bleiberg; NATIONAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL WASHINGTON DC
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| The Assistive Technology Research Center is responsible for identifying promising technologies within DOD, NASA, and federal labs that may have an impact on the rehabilitation field. The ATRC is responsible for conducting the necessary research to transfer that technology for application to the field of clinical rehab. The Center's work comprises two sections that of Assistive Technology Transfer and Cognitive Studies. During year 2, the ATTP section continued its development ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 2: Repair and Regeneration of Peripheral Nerve Damage |
OCT 1996 |
161 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a family of nine structurally related polypeptides. The best characterized members are acidic FGF (FGF-1) and basic FGF (FGF-2). Other members of the FGF family include FGF-3 (int-2), FGF-4 (hstlkfgf), FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7 (keratinocyte growth factor, KGF) , FGF-8 (AlGF) and FGF-9 (glial-activating factor, GAF) (1-3). FGF types I and 2 share 53% amino acid sequence homology (4), suggesting that they are derived from ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 1 of 9: Neuroscience Core Research Facilities |
OCT 1996 |
130 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The LSU Neuroscience Center is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and trans-departmental entity that unites fundamental neurobiology and the clinical neurosciences in the common goal of elucidating the workings of the brain and contributing to the treatment of currently incurable diseases of the nervous system. The objective of this program is to find solutions to neuroscience-related problems of interest to the US Army Medical Research and Development Command. The program is focused ... |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection and Repair; Volume 5: Neuropharmacology of Delta Receptor Agonists and Antagonists |
OCT 1996 |
126 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV NEW ORLEANS
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| The Division of Neuropharmacology is conducting studies on the role of endogenous opioid systems in learning and memory, ventilatory function and antinociception. The major goal of these studies is to identify and characterize novel ligands of delta opioid receptors for the explicit purpose of systematically investigating the role of delta opioid systems in complex behavioral processes, respiration and the perception of noxious stimuli. The first candidate compound was BW373U86, which ... |
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| The Computerized Neuropsychological Evaluation of US Air Force Pilots: Clinical Procedures and Data-Based Decision |
AUG 96 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Paul D. Retzlaff; Joseph D. Callister; Raymond E. King; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| The neuropsychological assessment of US Air Force pilots presents several unique problems, given their relatively high cognitive functioning. The United States Air Force currently has a baselining procedure wherein student pilot candidates undergo computerized cognitive assessment. The intent of this assessment is to archive pre-morbid data against which to compare potential future post-accident performance. The current work provides the necessary background, clinical methods and data in order to assess pilots ... |
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| Graduate Student Training in Chronobiology |
31 MAY 96 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Vincent M. Cassone; TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION DEPT OF BIOLOGY
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| Three students were recruited to and supported by this program. Two of these, Drs. David S. Brooks and wade S. Warren, have graduate with Ph.D. degrees. One Mr. Arjun Natesan, remains in PI Cassone's Lab. David S. Brooks graduate from Eastern Texas Baptist College (B.A. Biology) and received an M.S. in Plant Pathology from Texas A&M. He was an author or co-author on 5 publications which acknowledged AFOSR support. Further, ... |
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| Effect of Sub-Lethal Organic and Metallic Toxicant Concentrations on Neurological Biomarkers of Neonates |
MAY 96 |
288 pages |
| Authors:
James T. Blankemeyer; OKLAHOMA STATE UNIV STILLWATER
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| Exposure of humans to lethal or clearly harmful levels of toxicants is straightforward to assess. Counting the number of survivors or enumerating injuries provides an accurate, repeatable method for assessing toxicant effect. However, chronic exposure to very low levels of toxicants is much more problematic. Effects to very low levels of toxicants often produces effects temporally separate from exposure and not linkable in a cause and effect relationship. Our study ... |
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| Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation Program for Persian Gulf War Veterans: CCEP Report on 18,598 Participants |
02 APR 96 |
129 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
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| Approximately 697,000 U.S. service members were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990/1991 for Operations Desert Shield/Storm (ODS/S). The vast majority of troops returned from this large deployment healthy. In response to Gulf War veterans' concerns about the potential health effects of service in ODS/S, the Departments of Defense (DoD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) developed similar, clinical evaluation programs to provide them care and to understand the nature of their ... |
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| Neurological Limitations of Aircraft Operations: Human Performance Implications (les Limitations neurologiques des operations aeriennes: les Consequences pour les performances des equipages) |
APR 96 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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 | The Aerospace Medical Panel (AMP) of the Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development (AGARD) held a Symposium entitled 'Neurological Limitations of Aircraft Operations: Human Performance Implications' at Deutsche Forschungsanstalt flir Luft- und Raumfahrt, Cologne, Germany, 9-12 October 1995. The Symposium was held to address the factors which limit optimal functioning of the brain and other parts of the nervous system in air and support operations. Factors such as advances ... |
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| Effect of Premenstrual Syndrome and Primary Dysmenorrhea on Women's Cognitive Functioning and Job Performance before and after Biofeedback Treatment |
APR 96 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
John Powell; Richard Sherman; MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER TACOMA WA
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| This study is determining the incidence and impact of PMS and Dysmenorrhea on female soldiers' job performance and cognitive processing before and after biofeedback therapy. The incidence survey found that 55% of female soldiers experienced PMS, dysmenorrhea, or a combination of both. |
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| Neural Responses to Injury: Prevention, Protection, and Repair. Volume 5: Neuropharmacology of Delta Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. Revised |
JAN 96 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Nicolas G. Bazan; Joseph Moerschbaecher; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
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| Studies in the Division of Neuropharmacology are investigating the role of endogenous opioid systems in learning and memory, ventilatory function and antinociception. The goal of these studies is: to identify and characterize candidate ligands that might be useful in studies on delta opioid mechanisms; and to use these compounds to systematically investigate the role of delta systems in complex behavioral processes, in respiration and in the perception of noxious stimuli. ... |
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| Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Volume 32. Number 3 |
OCT 95 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WASHINGTON DC
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| The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, published quarterly, is a scientific rehabilitation research and development publication in the multidisciplinary field of disability rehabilitation. General priority areas are: Prosthetics and Orthotics; Spinal Cord Injury and Related Neurological Disorders; Communication, Sensory and Cognitive Aids; and Gerontology. The Journal receives submissions from sources within the United States and throughout the world. Only original Scientific Rehabilitation Research and Development papers (including Preliminary Studies) ... |
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| Predicting Military-Induced Stress Responses in Servicewomen (Air Force) |
19 SEP 95 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Edna Fiedler; WILFORD HALL USAF MEDICAL CENTER LACKLAND AFB TX
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| This study is to provide a description of medical, prior-to-service biographical data, and neuropsychological characteristics of women who enlist in the United States Air Force allowing comparison of women and men of different ethnic backgrounds who do or do not (a) excessively use medical resources, (b) successfully graduate. Subjects were about 1500 female and 800 male recruits entering USAF Basic Military Training (BMT) at Lackland AFB. Data collection included prior-to-service ... |
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| Multidiscipline Approach to Understanding of Traumatic Brain Injury and the Evaluation of Drugs to Enhance Neurological Recovery after Traumatic Brain Injury |
JUN 95 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
Michael E. Carey; LOUISIANA STATE UNIV MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
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| In combat, head wounds account for almost half of all single wound deaths. Since World War II neurosurgical mortality has approximated 10%, indicating no overall improvement in the lethality of brain wounds incurred in combat (1) In an attempt to alleviate this problem the US Army Medical Research and Development Command sponsored a project to develop an experimental model of brain wounding so that better treatments for brain wounded soldiers ... |
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| Rehabilitation Research and Development Progress Reports. Volume 32 |
JUN 95 |
371 pages |
| Authors:
Vern Houston; DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WASHINGTON DC
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| Amputations and Limb Prostheses, Biomechanics, Functional Assessment, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Geriatrics, Head Trauma and Stroke, In dependent Living Aids, Muscles, Ligaments, and Tendons, Neurological and Vascular Disorders, Oncology, Orthopedics, Orthotics, Psychological and Psychosocial Disorders, Sensory, Spinal Cord Injury and Related Neurological Disorders and Wheelchairs and Powered Vehicles |
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| An Epidemiologic Investigation of Health Effects in Air Force Personnel Following Exposure to Herbicides. Volume 10. |
02 MAY 1995 |
468 pages |
| Authors:
William D. Grubbe; William H. Wolfe; Joe E. Michalek; David E. Williams; Michael B. Lustik; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP MCLEAN VA
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| Partial contents: Dependent Variable, Covariate Associations for the Immunology Assessment, Interaction Tables for the Immunology Assessment, Immunology Analysis Tables-Occupation Removed from Final Model, Interaction Tables for the Immunology Assessment, Occupation Removed from Final Model Dependent Variable,Covariate Associations for the Pulmonary Assessment Interaction Tables for the Pulmonary Assessment Pulmonary Analysis Tables, Occupation and Body Fat Removed from Final Model Interaction Tables for the Pulmonary Assessment, Occupation and Body Fat Removed from ... |
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| An Epidemiologic Investigation of Health Effects in Air Force Personnel Following Exposure to Herbicides. Volume 8. |
02 MAY 1995 |
434 pages |
| Authors:
William D. Grubbe; William H. Wolfe; Joe E. Michalek; David E. Williams; Michael B. Lustik; SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP MCLEAN VA
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| Discussion of Vibrotactile Threshold Methodology and Dependent Variable-Covariate Associations for the Neurology Assessment, Interaction Tables for the Neurology Assessment, Neurology Analysis Tables-Occupation and Diabetic Class Removed from Final Model, Interaction Tables for the Neurology Assessment, Occupation and Diabetic Class Removed from Final Model, Primary symptom Disease Categories and Global Indices of Distress Definitions and Dependent Variable- Covariate Associations for the Psychological Assessment, Interaction Tables for the Psychological Assessment, Psychology Analysis ... |
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| Cortisol Secretion Under Stress: Test of a Stress Reactivity Model in Young Adult Males |
05 APR 95 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Ross R. Vickers Jr.; Linda H. Hervig; Merrilee Poth; Anthony C. Hackney; NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
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| A three-group stress reactivity typology was compared to a five- factor dimensional personality model as predictors of cortisol secretion in two samples of U.S. Navy recruits (n = 40 and n = 53) during military basic training. Initial exposure to basic training was associated with elevated cortisol levels compared to later in training. Individual differences in cortisol were moderately stable over the course of basic training, but neither personality model ... |
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| Identifying the Cognitive Decrements Caused by HIV |
01 MAR 95 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Diane L. Damos; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES INST OF SAFETY AND SYSTEMS MANA GEMENT
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| This document summarizes the work conducted on this grant. One major experiment was conducted examining the effects of HIV on cognitive processes for a group of asymptomatic HIV+ homosexual and bisexual males, as defined using the Walter Reed Classification System. The HIV+ subjects were compared to a matched group of HIV- homosexual and bisexual males and to a second group of matched HIV- heterosexual males. Two types of cognitive assessment ... |
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| Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. Volume 32, Number 1 |
FEB 95 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
Tamara T. Sowell; DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WASHINGTON DC
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| The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development published quarterly, is a scientific rehabilitation research and development publication in the multidisciplinary field of disability rehabilitation. Contents of this report include: Design of a controlled-energy-dissipation orthosis (CEDO) for functional suppression of intentional tremors; An EMG-controlled gasping system for tetraplegics; Gait parameters following stroke: A practical assessment; Establishment of consistent gait after fitting of new components; Conventional 4-bar linkage knee mechanisms: A stremgtj-weakness ... |
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| Some Performance Effects of Age and Low Blood Alcohol Levels on a Computerized Neuropsychological Test |
FEB 95 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
David J. Schroder; Howard C. Harris Jr.; William E. Collins; Thomas E. Nesthus; FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC OFFICE OF AVIATION MEDICINE
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| COGSCREEN is a computerized test battery developed for the Federal Aviation Administration as an airman neuropsychological screening instrument for cognitive functioning. This study explored a multifaceted application of the sensitivity of the battery to potential differences in performance capabilities, current civil aviation interest in the performance effects of low levels of blood alcohol, and the potential significance of age on cognitive performance. Nine of 11 basic COGSCREEN tests were used ... |
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| Colocalization of Calcium Entry and Exocytotic Release Sites in Adrenal Chromaffin Cells |
13 JAN 95 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
Iain M. Robinson; Jennefer M. Finnegan; Jonathan R. Monck; R. M. Wightman; Julio M. Fernandez; NORTH CAROLINA UNIV AT CHAPEL HILL DEPT OF CHEMISTRY
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| "Snapshot" images of localized Ca2+ influx into patch-clamped chromaffin cells were captured using a recently developed pulsed-laser imaging system. Transient opening of voltage-sensitive Ca2+ channels gave rise to localized elevations of Ca that had the appearance of either "hotspots" or partial rings found immediately beneath the plasma membrane. When the Ca2+ imaging technique was employed in conjunction with flame-etched carbon-fiber electrodes to spatially map the release sites of catecholamines, it ... |
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| Using Computerized Neuropsychological Testing to Assess Aviator Skills |
DEC 94 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher F. Flynn; Raymond B. King; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX AEROSPACE MEDICINE DIRECTORATE
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| Successful pilots must be cognitively and psychologically "fit' to preserve cockpit situational awareness while executing complex job demands in an unforgiving environment. The neuropsychological attributes of successful U.S. Air Force (USAF) aircrew, however, are largely unstudied. To conveniently collect a large sample of aviators data for comparison to mission performance, an easy-to-use and reliable test delivery system is required. The Neuropsychiatrically Enhanced Flight Screening (N-EFS) program is one product of ... |
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| AMEDD Clinical Psychology Short Course Held at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, 24 - 28 May 1993 |
15 NOV 94 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
A. D. Mangelsdorff; Gary Southwell; Katherine Stephens; ARMY HEALTH CARE STUDIES AND CLINICAL INVESTIGATION ACTIVITY FORT SAM HOUSTON TX
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| Proceedings of the 1993 AMEDD Clinical Psychology Short Course conducted in Bethesda, Maryland. Presentations examined changes in AMEDD clinical Psychology, neuropsychology, National Health Reform, forensic psychology, and organizational changes. |
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| Monitor for Status Epilepticus Seizures |
OCT 94 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Mark Johnson; Thomas Simkins; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WATERVLIET NY BENET LABS
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| This report describes the sensor technology and associated electronics of a monitor designed to detect the onset of a seizure disorder called status epilepticus. It is a condition that affects approximately 3 to 5 percent of those individuals suffering from epilepsy. This form of epilepsy does not follow the typical cycle of start-peak-end. The convulsions continue until medically interrupted and are life-threatening. The mortality rate is high without prompt medical ... |
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| The Clinical Basis for Aeromedical Decision MAking (Les Bases Cliniques Pour la Prise de Decision dans Le Domaine Aeromedical) |
SEP 94 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| This symposium addressed a topic of ever-increasing importance--the rationale behind aeromedical decisions. Lack of available data required past decision-makers to be conservative when deciding who should fly and who should not. Papers in this symposium updated available data and provided a focal point for discussion and re-evaluation of aeromedical selection and retention standards. Three discussion periods allowed for open exchange on topics of particular concern to member nations i.e. cardiovascular ... |
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| Interspecies Extrapolations of Halocarbon Respiratory and Tissue Kinetics: Applications to Predicting Toxicity in Different Species |
15 AUG 94 |
167 pages |
| Authors:
Cham E. Dallas; J. V. Bruckner; R. L. Tacket; T. Reigle; GEORGIA UNIV ATHENS DEPT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY
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| A series of experiments have been conducted to provide a pharmacokinetic data base for interspecies comparisons and for formulation and validation of physiologically-based pharmacokinetic models. The basic experimental design has involved giving equal doses of halocarbons in different species, including mice, rats, and dogs. Perchloroethylene (PCE), tetrachloroethane (TET), trichloroethylene (TCE), and trichloroethane (TRI) have been employed as test chemicals, in order to evaluate the relative importance of the physicochemical property ... |
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| Electrically Mediated Trauma Repair |
07 JUL 94 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B. Borgens; PURDUE UNIV LAFAYETTE IN
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| Applied DC electric fields have been demonstrated to induce a recovery of function following spinal cord injury (SCI). Originally this treatment for severe neurotrauma had been demonstrated in laboratory guinea pigs using a defined, and permanent, deficit in a sensorimotor reflex is totally dependent on the integrity of long track white matter within the ventral spinal cord. Continuing studies have demonstrated the clinical utility of these procedures in cases of ... |
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| Organization of the Human Circadian System |
31 MAY 94 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Y. Moore; PITTSBURGH UNIV PA DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY
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| The overall objective of this project is a detailed description of the primate circadian timing system with special attention to the human. The specific objectives for this year were as follows: (1) characterization of the chemical neuroanatomy of the human suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN); (2) characterization of a putative retinohypothalamic tract in the human: (3) characterization of the projections of the human SCN using antisera to vascactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP). ... |
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| The Application of Smooth Pursuit Eye Movement Analysis to Clinical Medicine |
MAY 1994 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Edward J. Engelken; Kennith W. Stevens; Ann F. Bell; ARMSTRONG LAB BROOKS AFB TX
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| We analyzed pursuit racking eye movements from selected neurological patients and compared them to the responses of 20 normal subjects. The patients/subjects tracked a small spot of light moving sinusoidally in the horizontal plane at a frequency of 0.4 Hz and a peakto-peak amplitude of 40 . The eye-movement responses were separated into a smooth-pursuit component and a saccadic component. We calculated the asymmetry as well as the gain and ... |
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| Workshop on Self-Determination in Developing and Evolving Systems |
18 FEB 94 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Kuperstein; SYMBUS TECHNOLOGY INC BROOKLINE MA
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| Self-determined systems are usually studied by researchers with unrelated terminology and few known common principles. This workshop was aimed at bringing together scientists whose research directly confronts the problems of analyzing, explaining and building self-determined systems. We hoped that sharing their results and interpretations at the meeting would inspire cross pollination of ideas from different viewpoints and lead to a more unified approach and language to understanding self-determination. The workshop ... |
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| Novel Anticonvulsant Analogs of Dextromethorphan: Improved Efficacy, Potency, Duration and Side-Effect Profile |
FEB 1994 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Frank C. Tortella; Lydia Robles; Jeffrey M. Witkin; Hauck Newman; WALTER REED ARMY INST OF RESEARCH WASHINGTON DC
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| The anticonvulsant and neuroprotective activity of dextromethorphan (DM, +)-3-methyl-17-methylmorphinan) may be, in part, due to its metabolism to the PCP-like compound dextrorphan (DX). We evaluated the anticonvulsant activity and neurological impairing effects in rats of three novel analogs of DM which, based upon their 3position substituents, would either not be expected to be metabolized to DX, or might do so at a reduced rate. The DM analogs were determined to ... |
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| Meeting of the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (2nd) Held in Jacksonville, Florida on 9-13 May 1990. Programs and Abstracts |
30 APR 93 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Fred W. Turek; SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH ON BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
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| From May 6-10, 1992, the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms held its third meeting at Amelia Island Plantation, Florida. The Society was formed in 1987 to promote the advancement of basic and applied research in all aspects of biological rhythms, to disseminate important research results concerning biological rhythms to the general public, to develop and enhance the eduction and training of students and researchers in the field and to ... |
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| Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Central Research Laboratory in Amagasaki, Hyogo |
26 APR 93 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
S. J. Yakura; ASIAN OFFICE OF AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT APO AP 96337-0007
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| The Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Central Research Laboratory is involved in the development of optical neuro devices for pattern recognition. The basic idea of the optical neuro device is to perform a vector multiplication in parallel. It uses the neural network concept to acquire the knowledge (in this case the desired pattern) from the real world through learning. It uses an array of GaAs photodetectors. They are exploring a novel concept. ... |
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| Nonlinear Resonance: Noise-Assisted Information Processing in Physical and Neurophysiological Systems |
APR 93 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Adi Bulsara; John K. Douglass; Frank Moss; NAVAL COMMAND CONTROL AND OCEAN SURVEILLANCE CENTER RDT AND E DIV SAN DIEGO CA
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| The distinctive hiss of radio 'noise' is familiar to all of us old enough to have listened to vintage a.m. radio shows and certainly to all those personnel who ever tried to 'pull in' a weak signal during a tour in military communications. Indeed, virtually since the birth of the telephone and radio and extending to today's sophisticated telecommunications designs, engineers have devoted prodigious efforts to eliminating or minimizing the ... |
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| Proceedings of Workshop 1, the Human Brainmap Database Held in San Antonio, Texas on November 29-December 1, 1992 |
17 FEB 93 |
89 pages |
| Authors:
Peter T. Fox; Jack L. Lancaster; TEXAS UNIV HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO
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| The Human BrainMap Database is a software environment for meta- analysis of functional brain mapping experiments. In brief, BrainMap relates brain locations with behavioral functions. For any brain region, the behavioral conditions associated with that region can be returned. Conversely, for any behavioral function, the brain regions supporting that behavior can be retrieved. BrainMap is composed of three main parts: a relational database, graphical user interface (GUI), and a data-entry ... |
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| Analysis of Neural Systems Involved in Modulation of Memory Storage |
01 FEB 1993 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
James L. McGaugh; CALIFORNIA UNIV IRVINE CENTER FOR THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF LEARNING AND MEMORY
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| The aims of this research project were to investigate the involvement of opiate and GABAergic systems, in different brain regions, in regulating the storage of memory for different types of tasks. The proposed experiments were based on previous findings providing extensive evidence that memory storage is influenced by treatments affecting neuromodulatory systems in the amygdala as well as preliminary evidence suggesting the possibility that such influences might be limited to ... |
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| Neuropsychological Components of Object Identification |
29 JAN 93 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen M. Kosslyn; HARVARD UNIV CAMBRIDGE MA
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| The research supported by this grant focused on the structure of high-level visual processing. Five types of research were conducted: (1) We performed case studies of individual brain-damaged patients. We found evidence that curved edges are processed separately from straight edges and that location information sometimes can be used to encode some characteristics of shape. (2) We tested groups of brain-damaged patients with specific types of lesions. We found evidence ... |
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| Visual-Spatial Abilities of Pilots |
01-Jan-1993 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Itiel E Dror; Stephen M Kosslyn; Wayne L Waag; ARMSTRONG LAB MESA AZ AIRCREW TRAINING RESEARCH DIV
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| US Air Force pilots and control subjects participated in five experiments, each of which assessed a different type of visual-spatial ability. Although pilots judged metric spatial relations better than did nonpilots, they did not judge categorical spatial relations better than did nonpilots. Pilots mentally rotated objects better than did nonpilots, but pilots did not extrapolate motion, scan images, or extract visual features from objects obscured by visual noise better than ... |
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| Cholinergic Neurotransmission: Function and Dysfunction, International Cholinergic Symposium (8th) Held at Montreal (Quebec) on 26-30 July 1992 |
31 DEC 92 |
106 pages |
| Authors:
Augusto C. Cuello; Giancarlo Pepeu; MCGILL UNIV MONTREAL (QUEBEC)
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| Clinical Investigation Program Report |
01 OCT 92 |
227 pages |
| Authors:
Kent M. Plowman; DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER FORT GORDON GA DEPT OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
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| Subject report identifies the research activities conducted by Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center investigators through protocols approved by the Institutional Review Committee for registration with the Department of Clinical Investigation during Fiscal Year 1992, and other known publications and presentations by the Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center professional staff. A detail sheet of each protocol giving the objective, technical approach, and progress is presented. |
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| US Army Institute of Surgical Research Annual Research Progress Report for Fiscal Year 1992 |
01 OCT 92 |
814 pages |
| Authors:
Basil A. Pruitt Jr; ARMY INST OF SURGICAL RESEARCH FORT SAM HOUSTON TX
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| Clinical Operation, Center for Treatment of Burned Patients, Effects of Nutritional Support on Immune Function in Patients with Thermal Injury - A component Study, 5% Aqueous Sulfamylon Soaks Used in Topical Treatment of Burned Patients, Studies of the Neuroendocrine Abnormalities in Burn Injury, Effect of Clotrimazole on the Prevention of Fungal Colonization and Infection in Thermally Injured Patients, Determination of Vecuronium Bromide Requirements in the Thermally Injured Patient, Short-Term Anabolic ... |
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| Influence of Sublethal Exposure to Soman on Neurologic, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Enzymatic Function |
15 SEP 92 |
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| Authors:
Kenneth L. Dretchen; Arthur Raines; GEORGETOWN UNIV WASHINGTON DC
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| Soman was administered to rats, i.m., as either a single injection or a series of six daily injections. Doses of 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 (single exposure only) the LD50 were used. Neurological function was assessed using rotarod, incline plane, and thermally induced tailflick tests. Cardiovascular responses to phenylephrine and methylcholine were assessed. Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) activities of both red blood cell and brain were determined. Testing was performed 1,7,14 and 21 ... |
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| Semiannual Report of Activity on Grant N00014-91-J-1333 During the Period 1 January 1992 Through 30 June 1992 (California Univ., Berkeley) |
19 AUG 92 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
CALIFORNIA UNIV DAVIS DEPT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
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| The personnel working on project N00014-91-J-1333 during the reporting period were E.R. Lewis (PI), B.H. Bonham (doctoral student, research assistant) and B.R. Parnas (doctoral student, research assistant). During this period our efforts have focused on sections III and IV.B of the original proposal, auditory model system considerations and activity-driven self- organization, respectively. Mr. Parnas has been continuing development of the model to be used for spike initiation and integration of ... |
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| Neuromagnetic Investigations of Cortical Regions Underlying Short-Term Memory |
18 AUG 92 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Samuel J. Williamson; Lloyd Kaufman; NEW YORK UNIV NY
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| Spontaneous neuronal activity of the brain within the alpha frequency bandwidth is found to be suppressed in visual cortex when comparing a rotated, and possibly inverted object with an object previously seen to determine whether they are identical. Moreover, the pattern of suppression adjusts to task demands. Thus, visual cortex participates in the processes of mental imagery. A mathematical solution for the magnetic inverse problem has been developed to determine ... |
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| Acute Delayed Neurotoxicity Evaluation of Two Jet Engine Oils using a Modified Navy and EPA Protocol |
AUG 1992 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
E. R. Kinkead; R. E. Wolfe; S. A. Salins; C. S. Godin; C. D. Flemming; MANTECH ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY INC DAYTON OH
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| This study was initiated with three objectives. The first was to determine if either of two jet engine oils had the potential to produce delayed neuropathy. The major component of each oil is a mixture of hydrocarbon-based esters. One formulation contained 3% tricresylphosphate (TCP) isomer additive, whereas the second contained 3% of the ortho derivative of tricresylphosphate (TOTP), a known neurotoxicant. A second objective was to determine if the Navy ... |
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