Medical Communicators
Bibliography of Kurt Ullman 

"Test For Gasoline- Even Without Residue", Fire Engineering. June, 1984.

"Volunteer Arson Unit Successful", Fire Engineering. June, 1985.

"Preventive Medicine for Health Care Fires", Fire Chief Executive. August/September, 1986.

"Points to Remember When Fire Strikes and Life Is Priority", Provider. October, 1986.

"When Psych Drugs Create Problems", RN . December, 1986.

"Alternative Agents: One Department's Experience With a Chemical Rig", Fire Chief Executive. January/February, 1988.

"A GIFT for Infertile Couples", American Journal of Nursing. September, 1987.

"Care at Pan Am Games a volunteer effort", American Medical News. August 14, 1987.

"Diabetes and Eating Disorders", Psychology Today. November, 1987.

"Indianapolis' Month-long Ambulance Service: Pan Am Games' E.M.S.", Emergency. August, 1988.

"Death Notification: Helping Survivors Handle Grief" Fire Engineering. March, 1988.

"Dispatcher CPR Saves Lives in The King County, WA", American Fire Journal. February, 1988.

"Haz Mat Hotshots", Emergency. February, 1988.

"Should Family Members Watch Resuscitation?", American Journal of Nursing. February, 1988.

"Handling the Violent Psychiatric Patient", Law & Order. August, 1988.

"Hospital Allows Families into E.R.", Medical World News. June 13, 1988.

"Heart Attack Victims Helped by New Methods of Response", Emergency Medicine and Ambulatory Care News. August, 1988.

"Fear of AIDS Transmission Seen Changing Attitudes Toward CPR", Emergency Medicine and Ambulatory Care News. August, 1988.

"Chain of Survival". Emergency. November, 1988.

"Dispatcher-Assisted CPR: Saving Hearts over the Telephone", Firehouse. September, 1988.

"Remembering the Fatal 1890 Bowen-Merrill Blaze", Firehouse. June, 1990.

* "Zero-Time IV", Firehouse. June, 1990.

* "Pre-hospital D.N.R.", Firehouse. August, 1990.

"Figuring the cost of heart transplants", Cardiology World News. July/August, 1990.

"New option in cardiac stress testing", Cardiology World News. July/August, 1990.

*"Documentation of Refusal", Firehouse. September, 1990.

*"Auto Accident Photography", Firehouse. November, 1990.

*"Paramedics Often Ignore Kid's Vital Signs", Firehouse. January, 1991.

"Demystifying Auto-transfusions", CV Nurse. First Quarter, 1991.

"Screening Patients for Dual Diagnosis" (brain injury and substance abuse), Headlines. Summer, 1991.

*"Pre-Hospital Training for Physicians", Firehouse. March, 1991.

*"Research Round-up", Firehouse. May, 1991.

"Diagnosis of Stroke", Headlines. Fall, 1991.

*" Quality Assurance in Multi-Provider Ambulance Service Areas", Firehouse. August, 1991.

*"Reducing Restrictions on Paramedics", Firehouse. October, 1991.

"Heart Transplantation: The Nurse Coordinator's Expanding Role". CV Nurse. Fall, 1991.

*"Occupational Injuries: Problem for Caregivers", Firehouse. January, 1992.

*"Cellular Telephones Proving Useful to Pre-hospital Providers", Firehouse. February, 1992.

"Firefighter Health Concerns", Firehouse. May, 1992.

"Helping Cardiology Patients Grow Up", Cardiology World News. March, 1992.

"Identifying Metastasis", Cardiology World News. March, 1992.

"Pharmacological Stress Testing for CAD", Geriatric Consultant. March/April, 1992.

"Pharmacological Stress Testing: A Useful Alternative", CV Nurse. Second Issue, 1992.

"CV Disease Risk Among Minorities", Cardiology World News. May, 1992.

"LQTS: Predicting Sudden Cardiac Death", Cardiology World News. June, 1992.

*"CPR Research May Lead to More Saves", Firehouse. July, 1992.

* "Evaluating Field Triage Decisions", Firehouse. September, 1992.

"EMTs and SWAT Teams", Firehouse. October, 1992.

"Impact of OSHA Pathogen Regulations on the Doctor's Office", Indiana Medicine. November/December, 1992.

"Death Investigations: The Role of the Forensic Entomologist", Law and Order. November, 1992.

"Vitamin C and Prevention of Coronary Disease in Women", Cardiology World News. November/December, 1992.

*EMS and the Elderly", Firehouse. December, 1992.

"Coddling of Heart Patients and Its Positive Effects", CV Nurse. First Issue, 1993.

*"Ethical Conflicts for EMS", Firehouse. May, 1993.

"Emergency Medical Technician-Tactical Program", Law & Order. May, 1993.

"Calcium Lowers Risk of Hypertension", Cardiology World News. June, 1993.

"Computer Bulletin Boards", Law Enforcement Technology. June, 1993.

"Exploring the early CAD-PVC link", Cardiology World News. July/August, 1993.

*"Cardiac Care in The Field", Firehouse. August, 1993.

"Triaging chest pain patients appropriately", Cardiology World News. September, 1993.

"Lessening the need for serial ABG testing", CV Nurse. Second Issue, 1993.

"Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Becoming Widely Used", CV Nurse, Third Issue, 1993.

"Higher prevalence of hypertension in blacks seen early", Cardiology World News. January 15, 1994.

"The Value of ALS", Firehouse. April, 1994.

"Rehab Areas on Fireground", Firehouse. May, 1994.

"Causes of treatment delays in Inner City populations", Cardiology World News. May, 1994.

"Researchers Say 100+ Angioplasties Decrease Mortality", Cardiology World News. May, 1994.

"How the US and Canada treat heart attacks", Cardiology World News. July-August, 1994.

*"Efficient EMS", Firehouse. August, 1994.

*"Do Not Resuscitate, Standing Orders and The Value of ALS", Firehouse. November, 1994.

"CABG vs angioplasty: A draw", Cardiology World News. Nov./Dec., 1994.

"New Strategy For Reducing Sudden Deaths", Cardiology World News. Feb./Mar, 1995.

*"How to Handle a Violent Patient", Firehouse. May, 1995.

*"Ambulance Crews & Seat Belts: The Issue is Safety", Firehouse. July, 1995.

*"Transporting with Lights & Sirens: Is It Always Necessary?", Firehouse. September, 1995.

"Physical Activity: A Key to Longer Living", Cardiology World News. July-Sept., 1995

*"Diversion: What It Means to Emergency Responders", Firehouse. November, 1995

"Stents Successful in Multiple Failed PTCAs", Cardiology World News. Oct.-Dec., 1995.

*"Placing IV Lines: Risks vs Benefits", Firehouse. March 9, 1996.

"New Evidence on Fish Consumption", Cardiology World News. Mar-Apr., 1996.

*"Transporting Violent Patients", Firehouse. May, 1996.

*"Protect Yourself from Infectious Agents", Firehouse. July, 1996.

*"Blood Glucose Monitoring in Pre-Hospital Settings", Firehouse. Sept., 1996

*"Determining When To Begin Resuscitation", Firehouse. November, 1996.

*"Deciding Which Patients Need Trauma Center Care", Firehouse. January, 1997.

*"Analyzing Whole Blood in Pre-Hospital Settings, Firehouse . April, 1997.

*"Notifying Next of Kin", Firehouse. June, 1997.

*"Unnecessary Use of Ambulances", Firehouse. August, 1997.

*"Measuring Stress in Emergency Work", Firehouse. December, 1997.

"Race, Gender and Hypertension", Hypertension Management Today , Vol. 1, No.4, 1997.

*"The MAST Suit: How Effective Is It?", Firehouse. March, 1998.

"Healthcare Fires", Trends in Nursing @ www.helix.com July/August, 1998.

*"Stress and Burnout in Prehospital Care", Firehouse. September, 1998.

"Nurse Participation in Clinical Pathways", Trends in Nursing @ www.helix.com Sept./Oct., 1998.

*"Pre-Hospital Treatment of Head Trauma", Firehouse. November, 1998.

"Violence in the Workplace", Trends in Nursing @ www.helix.com. Nov./Dec.,1998.

"Heels That Hurt", Healthy Athlete @ www.bewell.com. December, 1998.

"Lose that wait!", Healthfile. January, 1999.

"Heart Healthy", Healthfile. February, 1999.

"Stepping up to BAT", Healthfile. March, 1999.

*"Contact Lenses on the Fireground", Firehouse. March, 1999.

"Wrist Watch: Keeping an eye on wrist injury", Healthy Athlete @ www.bewell.com. March, 1999.

"Changes in Brain May Account for Part of Declining Vision". WebMD.com March 20, 1999.

"Take Your Best Shot", Healthfile. April, 1999.

"Asthma remission in teens does not guarantee asthma-free living for life". Infectious Diseases in Children. March, 1999.

"Good Mental Health is too important to ignore". Healthfile. May, 1999.

"Exercise: a royal pain in the muscles". Healthy Man @ www.bewell.com. May, 1999.

"Mixing the sun with some medications can leave you red-faced" Healthfiles. June, 1999.

*"Fire Safety Study Finds Link to EMS Responses" Firehouse. June, 1999.

"Playing With Fire" Healthfile. July, 1999.

"Beat the Heat" Healthy Athlete @ www.bewell.com, Sept. 1999.

"HIV Drug AZT is Safe F Babies' Heart". WebMD.com. September 14, 1999.

"Flu Shots Safe for HIV Patients". WebMD.com. September 24, 1999.

"Risk of Osteoporosis May be Determined During Youth". WebMD.com. September 24, 1999. 

"Debate about direct PCTA without surgery continues, Cardiovascular Disease Management. October, 1999.

"New Study Shows Brain Cells May Continue to Grow in Adults. WebMD.com. October 14, 1999.

"Enzyme May Offer New Targets for Treatment of Alcoholism". WebMD.com.  October 18, 1999.

"Identifying Genetic Pathway That Leads to Breast Cancer." WebMD.com. November 4, 1999.

"Stem Cell Transplants Help Repair Spinal Cord Injuries in Rats". WebMD.com. November 11, 1999.

"New Treatment for Traumatic Shock Found 'Not Effective'". WebMD.com. November 11, 1999.

"No Real Proof St. John's Wort Works for Depression." WebMD.com. November 15, 1999.

"Doctors Waking Up to Benefits of Sleep Deprivation for Treating Depression". WebMD.com. November 16, 1999.

"Ovary Removal May Lower Inherited Risk of Breast Cancer." WebMD.com. November 16, 1999.

"Anabolic Steroids Can Reverse Muscle Loss in Immobilized Limbs". WebMD.com. November 29, 1999.

"The Slow But Steady Acceptance of CAM in Treating CHD" , Cardiovascular Disease Management. December, 1999.

"Olive Oil and Cooked Vegetables May Help Ward-off RA" WebMD.com. December 12, 1999.

"Study Shows Vitamin C Lowers Blood Pressure." WebMD.com. December 10, 1999.

"Patient's Genes May Impact Hepatitis D Outcomes". WebMD.com December 17, 1999.

"Turning ADHD on Its Head". WebMD.com. December 28, 1999.

"Dieting Can be Depressing". WebMD.com January 7, 2000.

"Are Patient Reports The Best Tool to Diagnose Impotence?" WebMD.com. January 8, 2000.

"Stress Hormone Linked to Severe Aggression in Boys". WebMD.com. January 13, 2000.

"Could a Virus Cause Lou Gerhig's Disease?" WebMD.com. January 13, 2000.

"Serious Eye Injuries From Paintball Games Risk Increasing In Younger Patients. WebMD.com. January 19, 2000.

"Fewer Surgeries Thanks to Gene Therapy". WebMD.com. January 24, 2000.

"Older Type Antidepressants Found to Double Heart Risk". WebMD.com. January 26, 2000.

"Skier's Heart Takes a Licking and Keeps on Ticking." WebMD.com. January 27, 2000.

"Irregular Heart Beats, Sudden Death Shocked by Device." WebMD.com. February 9, 2000.

"Should All Young Women With Breast Cancer Get Chemo?" WebMD.com. February 18, 2000.

"Finetuning Anesthesia Delivery", Cardiovascular Disease Management. March, 2000.

"Marijuana's Active Ingredient May Help Control Spasticity". WebMD.com March 1, 2000.

"Ovarian Cysts Common in Women With Type 2 Diabetes." WebMD.com. March 8, 2000.

"Study Shows Circulation Problems May Contribute to SIDS." WebMD.com. March 22, 2000.

"Eating to Prevent Cataracts". WebMD.com. March 28, 2000.

"Estrogen Use May Affect Breast Cancer Tumors." WebMD.com. March 31, 2000.

"Ginkgo Biloba: Not Just Improving Memory". WebMD.com May 14, 2000.

"Contrast Important to Those with Vision Problems." WebMD.com. May 23, 2000.

"Prozac Can Treat Depression of Those with Diabetes." WebMD.com. May 24, 2000.

"Drug Combination Works Better for Allergy Symptoms". WebMD.com. May 26, 2000.

"Strategies That Cut Door-To-Balloon Time", Cardiovascular Disease Management. June, 2000.

"Tea for Two: The Two May Be Cancer and Heart Disease". WebMD.com August 4, 2000.

"Researchers Take a Closer Look at Supplement Sensation". WebMD.com August 18, 2000.

"It Takes A Customer-centered Attitude to be a 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital", Cardiovascular Disease Management.
September, 2000.

"Middle School Athletes Demonstrate Risky Behaviors". WebMD.com September 6, 2000.

"Keeping Olympic Athletes Well and Legal Can Be Tricky". WebMD.com September 14, 2000.

"Bacteria Linked to Sudden Death in Young Hockey Players". WebMD.com September 30, 2000.

"Partnership with the Philippines Benefits All Involved", Nursing Spectrum. March, 2001.

"Nurses Spread Their Wings", Nursing Spectrum. June, 2001.

"Skin Cancer: Signs, Treatment & Prevention", Every Second Counts. May/June, 2001

"PDAs Help Visiting Nurses Reduce Paperwork Time", Nursing Spectrum. September, 2001

"Counselors see emotional toll at Ground Zero", United Press Int'l. Science Wire, September 16, 2001.

"Oh, my aching back! Lifting hazards in emergency response", Every Second Counts. September/October, 2001.

"Quit Smoking NOW!", In Touch: The Good Health Guide. January, 2002.

"Winter Advice", GoPlus. Winter, 2002.

"Driver Training: Can it help fight the No. 2 threat to responders?", Every Second Counts. May/June 2002.

Symposia Excerpts from the 2002 American Thoracic Society Meeting. Medical Association Communications.
September, 2002.

CHEST 2002- Symposia Highlights. Medical Association Communications. October 2002.

Symposia Highlights from 12th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Medical Association Communications. October 2002.

American Thoracic Society Sponsored Evening Symposia Exerpts. Medical Association Communications. May 2003.

2003 Annual  Meeting Symposia Highlights  of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.  Medical Association Communications. November 2003.

"Assays of Thrombospondin 13 Activity May Predict Outcome in Thrombotic Thrombocytopaenic Purpura". DocGuide Review. February 2004.

"Preeclampsia/Gestational Hypertension Increase Hypertension Risk". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Etanercept Showing Short-term Efficacy in Undifferentiated Spondyloarthritis".  DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Topical Ibuprofen  Appears  Safe, Effective Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis". DocGuide Review.  March 2004.

"Missed Mealtime Bolus Appears Major Cause of Glucose Control Problems in Insulin Pump Therapy". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Study Suggests 64% of Referrals to Pediatric Orthopedists "Inappropriate". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Preoperative Bone Loss May Be Risk Factor for Interoperative Femur Fracture". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Review of Guidelines For Use of Antipsychotic Agents in Older Patients".  DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Pelvic External Beam Radiation May Impact Long-term Prostate Cancer Outcomes." DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Thrombophilia Not Linked to Increased Platelet Abnormalities in Intra-Uterine Fetal Death". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"One-Third of Patient with Obstructive Sleep Apnoe-Hypopnoea Syndrome May Have White Coat Hypertension."DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Linezolid Useful in Treating Osteomyelitis in Specific Populations". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Fine-Needle Cytology With Immunophenotyping Accurate in Diagnosing Lymphomas". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Thrombotic Disease in Systemic Lupus May Be Associated with Persistent Platelet Activation". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Stress Perception, Financial Concerns, Negativity May Trigger Depression Following Breast Cancer Surgery". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Implantable Venous Access Devices Speed Switch to Home Treatment in Haemophilia". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Diabetes Important Factor in Osteoporosis Management". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Increased QRS Duration and Maximum QT Interval May Be Predictive of Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality in Left Ventricular Hypertrophy." DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Hydroxyurea, Azathioprine, Fludarabine Combination Lowers Thalassaemia Recurrence in Children". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Disease Duration, Patient Age Among Factors Predicting Response to Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha in Ankylosing Spondylitis." DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Surface Arthroplasty Risk Index May Improve Patient Selection in Arthroplasty for Younger Patients". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Proteus Infection May Be Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Review Outlines Risk Factors, Prophylaxis Controversies in Central Venous Catheter Use in Cancer Patients". DocGuide Review. March 2004.

"Infliximab-Methotrexate Combination Improves Function, Quality of Life and Inhibits Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis. DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Behcet's Disease Frequency in Italy, Types of Lesions Similar to Other Countries". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Busulfan/Fludarabine Combination May be Effective Conditioning Treatment Before Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Irinotecan/Raltitrexed Combination May be Effective Treatment for Advanced Colorectal Cancer". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Tositumomab Plus Iodine 131 May Successfully Treat Recurrent Indolent and Transformed B-Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma." DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Literature Review Find Surgery For Spinal Fractures Safe, But Evidence-based Guidelines Are Lacking". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Methotrexate and Sulfasalazine May Retard Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis During First Year". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Probability of Colonoscopy Following Curative Colorectal Cancer Surgery Greater for Those Diagnosed in the 1990s". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Hyaluronan May Lessen Pain, Stiffness in Osteoarthritis of the Knee". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"Study Suggests Links Between Lipids-Lipoproteins and Haemostatic Factors Post Myocardial Infarction". DocGuide Review. April 2004.

"More Than Half of Patients with Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopaenia Purpura Respond To Danazol Therapy".
DocGuide Review. May 2004.

"Study Unable To Confirm Algorithm for Predicting Septic Arthritis in Children". DocGuide Review. May 2004.

"Graft-Versus-Host Disease Associated with Improved Disease-Free Survival in Paediatric Acute Myelocytic Lukaemia". DocGuide Review. May 2004.

2004 Annual Meeting Symposia Highlights of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Medical Association Communications. May 2004.

"AADE announces self-care behaviors program". DOC News. October 2004.

"Diabetes treatment should match disease process: Strategies debated at American Association of Diabetes Educators
meeting". DOC News. October 2004.

"Steering Clear of Malpractice", Urology Practice Options. December 2004.

"Code Words: What You Need to Know About Hiring a Coding Consultant. MDNetGuide.com January 2005 (Primary
Care Edition)

"Truths and Consequences: Transitioning from oral drugs to insulin can be challenging for patients and practitioners alike".
DOC News. May 2005.

"Study Tests Magnesium Sulfate As Possible Preventive Treatment for Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in SAH Patients." VerusMed.com.
May 2005

"U.S. Could Save $81 Billion Annually with Great Use of Health Care Information Technology". VerusMed.com. October 2005.

"HDL Becoming Important Piece of CHD Puzzle". DOC News. February 2006.

"Framingham Score May Underestimate Risk in Women with Family History of Heart Disease". DOC News. April 2006

"Sevelamer, Calcium Acetate Provide Similar Level of Control of Serum Phosphorous in Children." VerusMed.com. April 2006.

"Postpartum Follow-up Crucial in Women  With Gestational Diabetes". DOC News. May 2006.

"No Association Observed Between Time of Hemodialysis, All-Cause Mortality". VerusMed.com. May 2006.

"Certain Factors May Determine Employee Participation in Physical Activity". VerusMed.com. June 2006.

"Primary Care Takes on Bariatric Care." Doc News. July 2006.

"Kids' Cardiology" DOC News. August 2006.

"Medicare Dives Into Disease Management". DOC News. September 2006.

"Patient-Centered Medicine Can Benefit Primary Care Practices." DOC News. October 2006.

"Lifting the Covers on Unconventional Pain Remedies. HemAware. Sept./Oct., 2006.

"Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes: Why It's Often Necessary"  Diabetes Self-Management. Sept/Oct , 2006.

"Minute-by-Minute Glucose Monitoring". DOC News. November, 2006.

"Antipsychotic Drug Controls Some Symptoms in Autism Disorder". Health Behavior News Service.  January, 2007.

"New Review May Ease Worries of People with Disabling Anxiety Disorder". Health Behavior News Service. January, 2007.

"Hepatits C: Experts Discuss HCV's Upredictable Progression and Treatment Options".  HemAware.  January/February 2007.

"Is Ruboxistaurin the Next Major Treatment for Microvascular Complications?" DOC News. February, 2007.

"Planning a Pregnancy With Type 2 Diabetes". DOC News. February, 2007.

"Adherence Is an Agreement, Not a Unilateral Decision". DOC News. March, 2007.

"Many Parents Want Distance Between Own Kids and Those With Mental Illness". Health Behavior News Service. March, 2007.

"Future Moms Should Focus on Glycemic Control". DOC News. May, 2007.

"Weight Control Problems May Be Matter of Biochemistry". MedPageToday.com. June, 2007.

"Polypharmacy Prevention is Responsbility of All".  MedPageToday.com. June, 2007.

"Fibromyalgia Arsenal Still Worth Considering Despite New Weapon". MedPageToday.com. June, 2007.

"Treatment for IBS Includes Education, Reassurance, and Medication".  MedPageToday.com. June, 2007.

"Certain Cephalosporins May Be Safe For Patients with Penicillin Allergies". MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"Remelteon Reduces Time-to-Sleep with No Next-Day Hangover". MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"Sleep is Best Treatment for Insomnia". MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"Pain May Be Major Factor For Sleep Disturbances in Diabetes." MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"Sleep Debt Can Bankrupt Mind and Body, But the Account Can Be Replenished". MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"Vaccination Against Pneumonia Should Be a Patient-Education Focus." MedPageToday.com. June 2007.

"NSAIDS: The Heart of the Controversy". The Rheumatologist. June 2007.

"Diabetes and Depression Combo Poses Management Challenge". DOC News. June 2007.

"Data Unclear on Ability of General Practitioners to Give Psychosocial Help". Health Behavior News Service. July  2007.

"Could ADHD Med Double as Weight Loss Drug? DOC News. July 2007.

"Triple Threat Complicates Treatment".  DOC News. July 2007.

"Social, Church Activities May Prevent Against Adolescent Smoking. Health Behavior News Service. August 2007.

"Early CV Risk Factors Predict Coronary Calcium 15 Years Later". DOC News. September 2007.

"Do Teen Growth Spurts Affect Treatment?" HemAware. September/October 2007.

"Stabilizing the Clot: The Challenges of Factor XIII Deficiency". HemAware. September/October 2007.

"Project Red Flag". HemAware. September/October 2007.

"How to Best Integrate Chemotherapy with RT in Locally Advanced NSCLC". Projects In Knowledge.  October 2007.

"Parent Teaching Can Reduce Accidental Childhood Injuries." Health Behavior News Service. October 2007.

"Diet Counseling Leads to Modest Improvement in Heart Risks". Health Behavior News Service. October 2007.

"Treatment of Advanced Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma (BAC)".  Projects in Knowledge. October 2007.   

"Some Clinicians Recommend Repeat Colonoscopies Too Soon, Study Says". Health Behavior News Service. October 2007.

"Linking Doctors' Pay To Performance Has Little Effect on Diabetes Outcomes." Health Behavior News Service. November 2007.

"Role of Prophylactic Cranial Irradiation in Preventing Brain Metastasis and Improving Overall Survival in
Patients with Extensive Small-Cell Lung Cancer". Projects in Knowledge. November 2007.

"New Livers, New Lives" Baylor Innovations. Winter 2008.

"Role of Small Molecule Multikinase Inhibitors in Non-small-cell Lung Cancer". Projects In Knowledge. December 2007.

"Whole Grain Foods Might Reduce Diabetes Risk, But Evidence Weak". Health Behavior News Service. January 2008.

"Role of Systemic Treatment in PS-2 Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer". Projects in Knowledge. January 2008.

"Secondhand Smoke Exposure: Worldwide Concern". Health Behavior News Service. February 2008.

"Preventing Staph: Cleanliness is the Key". HemAware. March/April 2008.

"Sounding Out Cancers". Baylor Innovations. Spring 2008.

"Interventional Neuroradiology". Baylor Innovations. Spring 2008.

"Older Epilepsy Drugs Do Not Prevent First Seizure in Brain Tumors." Health Behavior News Service. April 2008.

"Lumbar Supports Not Particularly Effective for Low Back Pain". Health Behavior News Service. April 2008.

"Concrete Relief for Vertebral Fractures: PVA Reduces Fracture Pain But Is It Overdone?" The Rheumatologist. April 2008.

"Expert Insight Into: Facilitating Oral Chemotherapy Treatment and Compliance Through Patient/Family-Focused Education". Projects In Knowledge. April 2008.

"Symptoms of Cannabis Withdrawal Seen Equal to Tobacco Abstinence".  American Psychiatry News. May 2008.

"Hopefulness Lags in Patients Taking SSRIs". American Psychiatry News. May 2008.

"Are You Informed About Consent? Physicians Walk Fine Line Between Informed Consent and Patient Trust". The Rheumatologist. May 2008.

"Menorrhagia's Link to Bleeding Disorders". HemAware. May/June 2008.

"A Common Combination: Depression and Arthritis Often Go Hand in Hand". Smart Ideas. Summer 2008.

"Kids With Special Needs Face Bumpy Transition to Adult Health Care". Health Behavior News Service. June 2008.

"Depression Ups Risk of Complications Following Heart Attack." Health Behavior News Service. July 2008.

"Little Evidence That Treating Varicoceles in Men Boosts Pregnancy Rates." Health Behavior News Service. July 2008.

"Tapes, Transcripts Might Help Cancer Patients Recall Medicine Information." Health Behavior News Service. July 2008.

"Guarding Your Gastrointestinal Health". Baylor Innovations. Summer 2008.

"Bleeding Disorders May Cause Heavy Periods." HemAware. July/August 2008.

"NHLBI Releases VWD Treatment Guidlines".  HemAware. July/August 2008.

"Use of MRI in Breast Cancer Remains in Flux." OBTNlive.com. August 2008.

"Treatment of Early Invasive Lung Cancers." OBTNlive.com. August 2008.

"Integrative Medicine in Cancer Treatment, Underused Misunderstood." OBTNlive.com. August 2008.

"Standard Cancer Tests May Not Pick Up Functional Changes in Elderly Cancer Patients." OBTNlive.com. August 2008.

"Study Urges Monitoring of Cognitive Function in ADT Patients." OBTNlive.com. August 2008.

"Biomarkers Linked To Therapy Response, Survival in Oropharyngeal Cancers." OBTNLive.com. August 2008.

"Quality of Life Enters Everyday Clinical Oncology Practice." OBTNLive.com. August 2008.

"Safety First: Phase 1 Clinical Trials Present Recruitment Challeges for Rheumatology Researchers." The Rheumatologist. August 2008.

"Happiness and Satisfaction Might Lead to Better Health." Health Behavior News Service. August 2008.

"Eliminating Behavioral Health Benefits May Yield Mixed Financial Outcomes, Findings Show." VerusMed.com. August 22, 2008.

"Depression and Anxiety Treatment Important Part of Cancer Care." OBTNLive.com. September 2008.

"Local Therapy Increases Survival Vs. No Therapy in Early Esophageal Cancer." OBTNLive.com. September 2008.

"Increasing Number of Sunburns May Trump Childhood Exposure in Melanomas." OBTNLive.com. September 2008.

"His and Hers Knees: Do Gender-specific Knee Implants Offer Clinical Benefits to Women?" The Rheumatologist. September 2008.

"Dementia Won’t Improve With Procaine, and Health Might Suffer." Health Behavior News Service. October 2008.

"Exercise Helps Reduce Pain, Disability After Lower Back Surgery." Health Behavior News Service. October 2008.

"Massage Therapy Eases Advanced Cancer Pain." OBTNLive.com. October 2008.

"Weigh Gain Following Breast Cancer Diagnosis". OBTNLive.com. October 2008.

"African American-specific Lung Cancer Risk Model Developed." OBTNLive.com. October 2008.

"Disaster Planning is an Important Patient Teaching Function." OBTNLive.com. October 2008.

"Core Needle Breast Biopsy Safe In Patients on Anticoagulation Therapy." OBTNLive.com. October 2008.

"New Study Unable to Establish Flu Vaccine Effectiveness." VerusMed.com. October 2008.

"Medicare Part D Slashes Independent Pharmacies' Profits, Study Finds." VerusMed.com. October 2008.

"Patients with AML Who Undergo Unrelated Bone Marrow Transplant in Remission Demonstrate Superior Survival" OBTNLive.com November 2008.

"Effects of Managed Care On Financial Incentives for Reducing Patient Care Waned, Says New Study." VerusMed.com. November 2008.

"New Book Provides Answers." HemAware. November/December 2008.

"Oncology Practices Find Various Uses for Computers." OBTNLive.com. November 2008.

"Elderly with Cancer Have Increased Risk of Suicide." OBTNLive.com. November 2008.

"Low Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence Five and Ten Years Post Treatment." OBTNLive.com. November 2008.

"Sleep Disruption in Breast Cancer Patients." OBTNLive.com. November 2008.

"New Gene Locus Linked to Lung Cancer Susceptibility." OBTNLive.com. November 2008.

"Doctors Often Skip Health Behavior Conversation with Teens." Health Behavior News Service. December 2008.

"Genes Linked to Cetuximab/Panitumumab Resistance. " OBTNLive.com. December 2008.

"Prostate Health Update". Baylor Innovations. Winter 2009.

"Transplant Collaboration". Baylor Innovations. Winter 2009.

"Patients With Comorbid Cancer and Dementia More Likely to Die." OBTNLive.com. January 2009.

"Survival Outcomes Similar with Repeat Pulmonary Resection." OBTNLive.com. January 2009.

"Revenue Cycle Moves From Back Office to the Front Office". Hospital & Health Networks. January 2009.

"No Link Between Vitamins and Cancer Prevention". OBTNLive.com. January 2009.

"Ankle Splints Improve Mobility After Stroke." Health Behavior News Service. January 2009.

"Low Bone Mineral Density in Survivors of Childhood ALL". OBTNLive.com. February 2009.

"Bevacizumab May Up Thromboembolism Risk." OBTNLive.com. February 2009.

"Breast Radiotherapy May Up Risk of Contralateral Disease". OBTNLive.com. February 2009.

"The Gender Effect". The Rheumatologist. March 2009.

"Oncologists Divided Over What to Tell Terminal Patients." OBTNLive.com. March 2009.

"Low Fruit/Vegetable Intake is a Worldwide Problem." Health Behavior News Service. March 2009.

"Comorbidities Change Following Cancer Diagnosis." OBTNLive.com. March 2009.

"Can breast cancer regress?" OBTNLive.com. April 2009.

"Electrical Implant Might Help With Bladder Control, Review Finds". Health Behavior News Service. April 2009.

"Two-pronged Attack Works Best for Psoriasis Treatment." Health Behavior News Service. April 2009.

"Putting Livers on a Diet". Baylor Innovations. Spring 2009.

"Obesity May Reduce Brain Gray Matter in Postmenopausal Women". Health Behavior News Service. June 2009.

"Behavior Changes Key To Assessing Pain in Autism". Pain Medicine News. June 2009.

"Web-based System Will Ease Compliance with PQRI, Benchmarking, Research". The Rheumatologist. June 2009.

"Seniors Benefit From Strength Training". Health Behavior News Service. July 2009.

"Round 1 to PQRI: Complex Requirement and Confusion Typify Start of Medicare Quality Initiative". The Rheumatologist. July 2009.

"Myriad Warnings Blur the Message". The Hospitalist. August 2009.

"Pain is the  Chicken,  Sleep is the Egg in Cancer Patients." Pain Medicine News. August 2009.

"Ounces of Prevention." Baylor Innovations.  Summer, 2009.

"Drinkers More Physically Active Than Abstainers." Health Behavior News Service. August 2009.

"Ambulances Gain Access to Vital Medical Records." Hospital and Health Networks. September 2009.

"Health Records Race to Clinicians." Hospital and Health Networks. September 2009.

"Cooling Patients After CPR Can Reduce Brain Damage, Boost Recovery." Health Behavior News Service. October 2009.

"Unclear Expectations: Interim Guidelines and Hazy Projections Pose HM Planning and Response Dilemmas." The Hospitalist. October 2009.

"Subcutaneous Rehydration Useful Alternative in Kids". The Hospitalist. October 2009.

"Stimulus Package Creates Flurry of Research Funds". The Rheumatologist. October 2009.

"Warmer Homes Mean Better Health for Poor People." Health Behavior News Service. November 2009.

"Physicians, Attorneys Unite to Improve Health Conditions for Patients." Hospital and Health Networks. November 2009.

"H1N1 Influenza A Virus Brings Many Questions, Few Answers."The Rheumatologist. November 2009.

"Seasonal Flu Shot Awareness High in Hispanics, Vaccination Rates Lower". Health Behavior News Service. December 2009.

"Insulin Pumps Have Slight Advantage Over Shots in Type 1 Diabetes." Health Behavior News Service. January 2010.

"RA and Your Heart." Arthritis Self-Management. March/April 2010.

"Hospital-Acquired Conditions and The Hospitalist." The Hospitalist. March 2010

"California: Budget Cuts Affect Rheumatology". The Rheumatologist. April 2010.

"Corner Shops Could Bring Healthier Food to Inner Cities." Health Behavior News Service. April 2010.

"Remission: A Goal of RA Treatment." Arthritis Self-Management. May/June 2010.

"Breathing (Made) Easy". Baylor Innovations. Winter 2010.

"Staying Upright: Inner Ear Problems". Baylor Innovations.  Spring 2010.

"Colcrys Approval Triggers Questions". The Rheumatologist. May 2010.

"All Business. Workaholism: The Encouraged Obsession". Health to You. Summer 2010.

"Americans Cut Risk of Heart Disease Death in Half". Health Behavior News Service. August 2010.

"National Academy of Sciences Elect Three Rheumatologists." The Rheumatologist. August 2010.

"Indiana Data Network Provides One-Stop Shopping for Inter-Hospital Connectivity." Healthcare Informatics. August 2010.

"Arthritis and the Flu." Arthritis Self-Management. September/October 2010.

"Paired Donations Increase Kidney Transplants." Baylor Innovations. Summer 2010.

"MetroHealth Stroke Center Offers Timely, Seamless Continuum of Care." MetroHealth Dialogue. Fall 2010.

"How To Save Money on Taxes." Arthritis Self-Management. November/December 2010.

"Arthritis Basics: Osteoarthritis." Arthritis Self-Management. January/February 2011.

"ICD-10 Adoption Brings Major Changes to Practices." The Rheumatologist.January 2011.

"New Multiple Sclerosis Therapies Available." Baylor Innovations. Winter 2011.

"Creating an Earful". Baylor Innovations. Winter 2011.

"Participating in Clinical Trials: What You Should Know." Arthritis Self-Management. March/April 2011.

"NPPs to the Rescue" The Hospitalist. May 2011.

"PEERist Program Provides Rural Nebraska Hospital 24/7 HM Coverage." the-hospitalist.com. May 2011.

"Plan Now for ICD-10 Changeover." The Rheumatologist. May 2011.

"Medical Societies Ask, What's in a Name?" The Rheumatologist. May 2011.

"Up in Smoke: Cigarettes Increase the Risk for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis-- and More." Arthritis Today. May/June 2011.

"New Radiological Techniques Probe Deeper, More Precisely." Baylor Innovations. Spring 2011.

"What You Need in a New Knee." Arthritis Today. July/August 2011.

"Cancer and RA: What's the Connection?" Arthritis Self-Management. July/August 2011.

"Is Ultrasound Right for Your Office?" The Rheumatologist. August 2011.

"Practices Plan for Coding Change." The Rheumatologist. September 2011.

"Finding Your Way Through the Maze of Medical Bills." Arthritis Self-Management. September/October 2011.

"New Tool Reduces PACU Time." Notable Nursing. Fall 2011.

"Study Assesses Knowledge of PICCs". Notable Nursing. Fall 2011.

"Managing Sleep Problems in RA." Arthritis Self- Management.  November/December 2011.

"Vaccine May Slow Advance of Breast, Ovarian Cancer". MedPage Today. November 8, 2011.

"New CABG, PCI Guidelines Stress Collaboration." MedPage Today. November 8, 2011.

"Aterial Calcium Adds Little to CT Angiography." MedPage Today. November 10, 2011.

"Many with Coronary Disease Not on Statins." MedPage Today. November 11, 2011.

"K2 Linked to Heart Attacks in Teens." MedPage Today. November 12, 2011.

"ASH: Aspirin Lowers Clot Risk After Anticoagulant TX." MedPage Today. November 14, 2011.

"Off-Label Cardiac MR Contrast Safe." MedPage Today. November 15, 2011.

"Whole Body Vibration Gives No Bone Density Boost." MedPage Today. November 16, 2011.

"CMV Infection May Cause Salivary Gland Cancer." MedPage Today. November 16, 2011.

"Chronic Drinking May Weaken Brain Connections." MedPage Today. November 17, 2011.

"Metabolic Syndrome Markers After 9/11 Predict Lung Function." MedPage Today. November 18, 2011.

"Readmissions After  Colorectal Surgery High, Costly." MedPage Today. November 19, 2011.

"ALS Responds to Modified Parkinson Drug." MedPage Today. November 20, 2011.

"Blood Pressure as College Frosh Predicts CV Risk Later." MedPage Today. November 21, 2011.

"Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Linked to Body Mass Index." MedPage Today November 21, 2011.

"Device Cuts Allergen Exposure, Airway Inflammation." MedPage Today. November 23, 2011.

"Formaldehyde, Small Particles Bad Guys of Indoor Air." MedPage Today. November 26, 2011.

"RNs Value Work Environment Over Staffing Ratios." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Timing of Shot Influences Infant Sleep After Immunizations." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Second Cancer Likely to be Same Kind as First." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Parental Event Reports No Spur to Provider Reporting." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Sib's Chickenpox Vaccine May Protect Infants, Too." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Peds Okay with Changing Vaccine Schedules." MedPage Today. November 28, 2011.

"Risk Factors Found for Sickle Cell Silent Strokes." MedPage Today. November 30, 2011.

"Buprenorphine Equals Morphine for Fracture Pain." MedPage Today. November 30, 2011.

"Amyloid Ligand Tells Alzheimer's from Dementia." MedPage Today. November 30, 2011.

"Diet High in Antioxidants May Cut Stroke Risk." MedPage Today. December 1, 2011.

"Structured Group Activity Slows Dementia Progress." MedPage Today. December 2, 2011.

"Healthy Options not Plentiful in Hospital Cafeterias." MedPage Today. December 2, 2011.

"Patients 'Shopping' for Liver Want Only the Best." MedPage Today. December 3, 2011.

"Brain Measures May Help Design Huntington's Trials." MedPage Today. December 3, 2011.

"Fight or Flight May Hold Key to Weight Loss." MedPage Today. December 5, 2011.

"Fitness Key to Longevity." MedPage Today. December 5, 2011.

"C. Difficile Infection Makes Hospital Stays Longer." MedPage Today. December 6, 2011.

"Cancer Screens May be Overdone in Older Adults." MedPage Today. December 13, 2011.

"MRI has No Effect on Epidural Steroid Outcomes." MedPage Today. December 13, 2011.

"Programs to Prevent Depression in Kids Work." MedPage Today. December 13, 2011.

"Delirium Linked to Contact Protocol." MedPage Today. December 15, 2011.

"Patients Happier When Breast Cancer TX is Team Effort." MedPage Today. December 16, 2011.

"Adding Avastin May Curb Distant Mets." MedPage Today. December 16, 2011.

"More Docs No Help for Racial Colonoscopy Gap." MedPage Today. December 17, 2011.

"Teen and Young Adult Arrests on Upswing." MedPage Today. December 19, 2011.

"LVAD Boosts Kidney Function." MedPage Today. December 19, 2011.

"Dysport Bests Botox in Crow's Feet Study." MedPage Today. December 20, 2011.

"Notice to PCP Improves Care After Fracture." MedPage Today. December 21, 2011.

"Vitamin D Heart Benefit Unclear." MedPage Today. December 21, 2011.

"Cancer Care During Natural Disasters." Journal National Cancer Institute. December 21, 2011.

"Female Only HPV Most Effective." MedPage Today. December 22, 2011.

"More Low-Risk Patients Choose TAVI Option." MedPage Today. December 22, 2011.

"ASCO Picks Top Advances in Cancer Treatment." MedPage Today. December 27, 2011.

"Gene  Mutations Linked to Brain Disease." MedPage Today. December 27, 2011.

"Chemical Exposure Linked to Sperm Abnormalities." MedPage Today. December 27, 2011.

"Adult Asthma Tied to Recent Infections." MedPage Today. December 27, 2011.

"Secondhand Smoke Way Down, Brits Find." MedPage Today. December 27, 2011.

"OCD in Adulthood Traced to Cues in Childhood." MedPage Today. December 30, 2011.

"Cognitive Function Linked to Later Subdural Hematoma." MedPage Today. December 30, 2011.

"Drug-Eluting Stents Lower Event Rates in Oldest Patients." MedPage Today. January 2, 2012.

"Texting Boosts OC Compliance." MedPage Today. January 3, 2012.

"Community Care Keeps Autistic Kids Out of Hospital." MedPage Today. January 3. 2012.

"CSF Biomarkers Point to Diagnosis in Dementia". MedPage Today. January 3, 2012.

"Lipitor No Help in Kids with SLE." MedPage Today. January 3, 2012.

"Early Cochlear Implant Best for Deaf Kids." MedPage Today. January 4, 2012.

"Low Thyroid Levels not Uncommon in Pregnancy." MedPage Today. January 5, 2012.

"Total Occlusions Predict Arrhythmias in ICD." MedPage Today. January 5, 2012.

"Intussusception Not Seen with New Rotavirus." MedPage Today. January 6, 2012.

"New COURAGE Analysis Provides Few Answers." MedPage Today. January 6, 2012.

"ICU Nurses Favor Personal Touch in Telemedicine." MedPage Today. January 8, 2012.

"Parents Tell Kids About Genetic Cancer Risks." MedPage Today. January 9, 2012.

"Alzheimer's Medicine Falls Short in Down Syndrome Patients." MedPage Today. January 10, 2012.

"Pulmonary Pressure Prognostic in Heart Failure." MedPage Today. January 10, 2012.

"Program Improves MI Care of Asian Americans." MedPage Today. January 11, 2012.

"Older Surgeon May Not Be Better Surgeon." MedPage Today. January 11, 2012.

"Two Embryos Tops for Transfer in IVF." MedPage Today. January 12, 2012.

"Stem Cells May Help in Type 1 Diabetes." MedPage Today. January 12, 2012.

"Viral Load Key to HIV Transmission." MedPage Today. January 12, 2012.

"Constant Electrical Brain Stimulation Safe in Parkinson's." MedPage Today. January 13, 2012.

* Denotes "Fire Medicine" column

COLUMNS & NEWSLETTERS

Walther Cancer Institute, Indianapolis, IN Winter and Spring, 1990. Wrote and edited.

 Infusion News, Caremark, Inc., Ft. Wayne Office Newsletter, First Quarter and Second Quarter, 1991. Wrote, edited and designed.

Healing, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Winter, 1991 and First Quarter, 1992. Wrote numerous articles.

"Health Trends", Medical Relations Dept., Indiana University Medical Center. November, 1994 to October, 1996. Weekly column syndicated to newspapers in Indiana.

"Mercy Caring" Catholic Healthcare Partners, Cincinnati, OH. December, 1996 to August, 1998. Wrote patient teaching articles for database.

MISCELLANEOUS

Catholic Healthcare Partners- Best Practice Program, Cincinnati, OH. September, 1998 to 2000. Researched and wrote articles on medical practice patterns for many disease processes.

Medcast Networks, Atlanta GA. April, 1999 to October, 2000. Wrote news items based on medical journal articles.

National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, CO. February 2005 to February 2006. Wrote and researched 4 newsletters and 1 White Paper on asthma and other lung-related diseases.

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