2008 publications and presentations

* denotes students or staff

Books and book chapters

Watts JL, Apley M, Bade DJ, Brown SD, Gray JT, Heine H, Hunter RP, Martinez MN, Mevius DJ, Papich MG, Shryock TR, Silley P, Walker RD, Wu CC, Zurenko GE. Development of In Vitro Susceptibility Testing Criteria and Quality Control Parameters for Antimicrobial Agents. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Third edition, Wayne PA. 2008.

Watts J, Sryock TR, Apley M, Bade D, Brown SD, Gray JT, Heine H, Hunter RP, Mevius DJ, Papich MG, Silley P, Zurenko GE. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk and Dilution Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria Isolated from Animals. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Third edition, Wayne, PA. 2008.

Larsen B. Gardnerella Vaginalis. In: Monif and Baker, ed. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6th ed. Omaha, NE: IDI Publications. 2008.

Larsen B. Mobiluncus. In: Monif and Baker, ed. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6th ed. Omaha, NE: IDI Publications. 2008.

Larsen B. Enterococcus. In: Monif and Baker, ed. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 6th ed. Omaha, NE: IDI Publications. 2008.

Patestas MA, Gartner LP. Neuroanatom­a Clinica.El Manual Moderno, SA de CV, Columbia: Editorial El Manual Modern, Ltda. 2008.

Weir, JP. Methods of Body Composition. Antonio J, Kalman D, Stout J, Greenwood M, Willoughby D (Eds). Essentials of Sports Nutrition and Supplements. Totowa, NJ. Humana Press, 2008.

Submitted books

Nordengren FR, York AM. Dispatches from the Graduate Classroom: Bringing Theory and Practice to E-Learning in H. Yang & S Yuen (eds). Collective Intelligence and E-Learning 2.0: Implications of Web-Based Communities and Networking.

Published manuscripts

DeSeta, F, Schmidt M, Vu B, Essmann M, Larsen B. Antifungal Mechanisms Supporting Boric Acid Therapy of Candida Vaginitis. Electronic publication https://jac.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/63/2/325, 2008.

Rodgers JA, Holt G, Finnerty EP, Miller B. Scaphoid Excision and Limited Wrist Fusion: A Comparison of K-Wire and Circular Plate Fixation. Hand; 3:287-281. 2008.

Farzan A, Friendship RM, Dewey CE, Muckle AC, Gray JT, Funk J. Distribution of Salmonella Serovars and Phage Types on Swine Farms. Can J Vet Res, 72:1-6.
January 2008.

Riley DG, Loneragan GH, Phillips WA, Gray JT, Fedorka-Cray PJ. Fecal Shedding of Foodborne Pathogens by Florida-Born Heifers and Steers in US Beef Production Segments. J Food Prot, 71:807-10. April 2008.

Hisley KC, Anderson, Smith SE, Kravic SM, Tracy K. Coupled Physical and Digital Cadaver Dissection Followed by a Visual Test Protocol Provides Insights into the Nature of Anatomical Knowledge and its Evaluation.Anatomical Sciences Education. January 2008.

McCool L, Mai H*, Essmann M, Larsen B. Tetracycline Effects on Candida Albicans Virulence Factors. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008:493508. 2008.

Shakoor N, Lidtke RH, Sengupta M, Fogg LF, Block JA. Effects of Specialized Footwear on Joint Loads in Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Arthritis Rheum; 59:1214-20. 2008.

Schmidt M, Drgon T, Bowers B, Cabib E. Hyperpolarized Growth of Saccharomyces cervisiae cak1P212S andcla4 Mutants Weakens Cell Walls and Renders Cells Dependent on Chitin Synthase 3. FEMS Yeast Res; 8:362-373. 2008.

Schmidt M, Barker S, Essmann M, Larsen B. Effect of Commonly used Herbicides on the Virulence FactorCDR1 in Candida Albicans. Eviron Tox Chem; 27:2346-2351. 2008.

Hendrix CR, Bull AJ, Housh TJ, Rana SR, Cramer JT, Beck TW, Weir JP, Malek MH, Mielke M. The Effect of Pedaling Cadence and Power Output on Mechanomyographic Amplitude and Mean Power Frequency During Submaximal Cycle Ergometry. Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology; 48:195-201. 2008.

Beck TW, Housh TJ, Cramer JT, Malek MH, Mielke M, Hendrix R, Weir JP. Electrode Shift and Normalization Reduce the Innervations Zone ™s Influence on EMG. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; 40:1314-1322. 2008.

Beck TW, House TJ, Fry AC, Cramer JT, Weir JP, Schilling BK, Falvo MJ, Moore CA. The Influence of Myosin Heavy Chain Isoform Composition and Training Status on the Patterns of Responses for Mechanomyographic Amplitude Versus Isometric Torque. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research; 22:818-825. 2008.

Beck TW, House TJ, Cramer JT, Weir JP. The Effects of Electrode Placement and Innervation Zone Location on the Electromyographic Amplitude and Mean Power Frequency Versus Isometric Torque Relationships for the Vastus Lateralis Muscle. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology; 18: 317-328. 2008.

Yoho R, Frerichs J, Dodson N*, Greenhagen R*, Geletta S. A Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Nondiabetic and Diabetic Patient Populations. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. January/February 2009.

Published reports

Reed K. Enhancing Flexibility in Graduate Medical Education, Nineteenth Report. Council on Graduate Medical Education, Electronic Publication ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/cogme/19thCOGME.pdf, 2008.

Reed K. New Paradigms for Physician Training for Improving Access to Health Care, Eighteenth Report. Council on Graduate Medical Education, Electronic Publication ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/cogme/18thCOGME.pdf, 2008.

Manuscripts in press

Buchanan PA, Vardaxis VG. Lower Extremity Strength Profiles and Gender-Based Classification of Basketball Player Ages 9-22 Years. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2008.

DeSeta F, Schmidt M, Vu B, Essmann M, Larsen B. Antifungal Mechanisms Supporting Boric Acid Therapy inCandida Albicans. J Antimicrob Chemother, 2008.

Mahoney J, Scott R. Psoriatic Onychopachydermoperiostitis (POPP): A Perplexing Case. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 2008.

Other scientific/professional publications

Galli M, Comstock K*, Reinking R*, Bennett JD, Geletta S. The Efficacy of Clinical Signs and Symptoms in Determining the Severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease via Pulse Volume Recording: A Retrospective Study. The Iowa Podiatric Medical Society, October 2008.

Borchardt A, Swan J, Kwan J*, Bennett JD. Osteomyelitis or Charcot Arthropathy: A Case Study. The Iowa Podiatric Medical Society, October 2008.

Covill L, Ronnebaum J. Mobilization of Patients Status Post Acute Ischemic Stroke Treated with Tissue Plasminogen Activator: Using the Evidence for Clinical Decision Making. Acute Care Perspectives; 17:7-9, 2008.

Frerichs J. Find the Right Fit. Hy-Vee People Magazine. February 2008.

 

Hill D. Barriers to Access? Considerations for Treating Undocumented Immigrants.
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management Newsletter. Spring 2008.

Kahn MA, Matz D. An Advanced Dissection Laboratory Environment Combining Physical Dissection with Digital Dissector and Real-Time Video Display. The Anatomic Record. April, 2008.

Steele TA. Cancer Immunotherapy. Des Moines University Oncology Club, November 2008.

Steele TA. Use of Aborted Fetal Cell Lines in Vaccine Production. Des Moines University Students for Life Club. August 2008.

Nguyen T*, Lang A*, Vardaxis VG, Bennett JD. Foot Mobility Classification: A Biomechanical Paradigm Shift. The Iowa Podiatric Medical Society, October 2008.

Weir JP. Pre-Exercise Supplementation. National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV. July 2008.

Weir JP. Physiology of Fatigue. International Society of Sports Nutrition, Las Vegas, NV. June 2008.

Weir JP. Neuromuscular Adaptations to Resistance Training. Bridging the Gap Symposium, Fullerton, CA. February 2008.

Weir JP. Physiology of Fatigue. Bridging the Gap Symposium, Fullerton, CA. February 2008.

Patents in progress

Canby C, Hisley K, Vardaxis VG. Auscultation, Visualization and Simulation Training System. Initial draft September 2008.

Submitted manuscripts

Duffy P. Holes in the Health Care Safety Net: The Free Clinic Volunteer Perspective. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved.

Duffy P. Listening to Their Voices: Patients as Teachers. Journal of Medical Humanities.

Lidtke RH, Muehleman C, Block JA. Foot Center of Pressure is Related to Medial Knee Osteoarthritis. Rheum Int.

Petersen SM, Covill L. Reliability of the Upper Extremity Neural Tissue Provocation Test for Median, Radial and Ulnar Nerves. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, under review.

Yoho R, Heejeong J*, Vardaxis VG, Frerichs J, Greenhagen R*. A Comparison of Bone Quality in Diabetic Versus Non-diabetic Patient Populations: Surgical Implications. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, in revision.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Teaching Evidence Based Medicine with an Asynchronous Web Module: Measuring Student Preferences and Outcomes. The Journal of Physician Assistant Education.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Learner Media Preferences in an Evidence-Based Practice Asynchronous Web Module. The Journal of Online Teaching and Learning.

Manuscripts in press

Buchanan PA, Vardaxis VG. Lower Extremity Strength Profiles and Gender-Based Classification of Basketball Players Ages 9-22 Years. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Albright KC, Schott TC, Boland DF, George L*, Boland KP, Wohlford-Wessels MP, Finnerty EP, Jacoby M. Care in a Neurologically Underserved State: Lessons Learned from the Iowa Stroke Survey. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases.

Yoho R, et al. A Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Non-Diabetic Patient Populations. Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Published abstracts

Bramwell K*, Williams R*, Udoutun G*. Lighten Up Iowa Participants vs State of Iowa Demographics: Are We Reaching the Correct Population? Iowa Public Health Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Brittingham A, Wiggenjost KS. Crithidia Fasciculata as a Model for Trypanosomatid Cell Adhesion. American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA. November 2008.

Chawla K, Divino J, Brittingham A. The Expression of Endothelin-Converting Enzyme -1 Isoforms in Murine Cells. Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference, Washington DC. 2008.

Deshpande PJ, Shields RK. Effects of Dynamic Exercise on Reflex Excitability of Soleus Motor Neurons. American Physical Therapy Association ™s Combined Sections Meeting, Nashville, TN. February 2008.

Ewing G. Enhance the Understanding of Climate and Satisfaction Studies with a Net-Value Measurement. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
April 2008.

Ewing GJ, Hills D. Assessing the Outcomes After They ™re Gone: Measuring Preparedness for Residency Practice. Association for Medical Education in Europe, Prague, Czech Republic. September, 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Dewey CE, Widowski TM, Millman ST. Investigating Behavioural Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology Proceedings, Dublin Ireland. August 2008.

Higginson J, Dewey C, Gray J, Widowski T, Millman S. Daily Routine Changes in Young Group-Housed Swine Infected with Salmonella. Welfare and Epidemiology Conference: Across Species, Across Disciplines, Across Borders, Ames, IA. July 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Dewey C, Millman ST. Characterizing the Behavioural Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Research Symposium, Ontario, Canada. April 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Millman ST. Behavioral Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. American Dairy Science Association ” American Society of Animal Science Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.July 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Dewey C, Widowski TM, Millman ST. An Assessment of the behavioural Changes in Young Swine Infected with Salmonella. 4th International Workshop on the Assessment of Welfare at the Group Level (WAFL-2008), Ghent, Belgium. September 2008.

Norbert B, Higginson J, Millman ST, Gray JT. Transmission of Multiple DrugResistant Salmonella EntericaSerovar Typhimurium with and without Antimicrobial Selective Pressure. 89th Conference Res Work in Animal Disease, Chicago, IL. December 2008.

Maudlin HJ, Estling CR*, Tippett JM, Gervich D, Gray JT. Evaluation of Intravascular Needleless Connector Ability to Mitigate Colonization with S Epidermidis and MRSA. American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA. June 2008.
Heidt S*. Program to Increase Colorectal Screening Rates with the Use of Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test at a Family Practice Clinic. Iowa Public Health Conference, Ames, IA. February 2008.

McClinton SM, Tilton J*, Wettstein MD*, Vardaxis VG, Heiderscheit BC. Foot Position Affects Weight-Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Measures in Individuals with Plantar Fasciitis. J Orthop Sport Phys Ther; 38:A34-35, 2008.

Moffitt JA, Grippo AJ, Beltz TG, Johnson AK. Hindlimb Unloading Elicits Anhedonia and Sympathovagal Imbalance. Journal of Applied Physiology; 105:1049-1059, 2008.

Thompson S, Mullins RF, Philp AR, Stone EM, Mrosovsky N. Divergent Phenotypes of Vision and Accessory Visual Function in Mice with Visual Cycle Dysfunction (Rpe65 rd12) or Retinal Degeneration (rd/rd). Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci; 49:2737-42. June 2008.

Hjortshoj TD, Gronskov K, Philp AR, Nishimura DY, Adeyemo A, Rotimi CN, Sheffield VC, Rosenberg T, Brondum-Nielsen K. Novel Mutations in BBS5 Highlight the Importance of this Gene in Non-Caucasian Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Patients. Am J Med Genet A; 146A:517-20. February 2008.

Steele TA, Crosbie J*, Magnussen M*, Bayer D*, Ritho J, Potym-Torbert D. Differential Inhibition of Human Leukemic Natural Killer Cell Function by Statins. Proceeding
s of the American Association for Cancer Research; 49:569, 2008.

Weir J, Crossley C, Graf J, Kanis Z, Schardt J, Shuett A, Vardaxis VG. Dissociation Between Oxygen Uptake Drift During Severe Exercise and Changes in Running Mechanics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; 40:S116, 2008.

Weir JP, Schuett A, Crossley C, Graf K, Lamos Z, Scjardt K, Vardaxis V. Dissociation Between Oxygen Uptake Drift During Severe Exercise and Changes in Running Kinematics. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; 40:S116, 2008.

Hendrix CR, Housh TJ, Johnson GO, Weir JP, Beck TW, Mielke M, Malek MH. A Comparison of Critical Force and Electromyographic Fatigue Threshold for Isometric Muscle Actions of the Forearm Flexors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; 40:S475, 2008.

Submitted abstracts

Buchanan PA, Deshpande P, Mercuris K, Ronnenbaum J, Vardaxis VG. Ambulatory Adult with Cervical Spinal Bifida: Case Study. American Physical Therapy Association, Las Vegas, NV. June 2008.

Deshpande PJ, Robel J. Use of Project Implicit to Teach Cultural Competency to Physical Therapy Students. American Physical Therapy Association ™s Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. June 2008.

Deshpande PJ, Foley L, Foster J, Giles J, Kroese A, Travis C. Placement of the Recording EMG Electrode Influences the Measurements of Soleus H-Reflex. American Physical Therapy Association ™s Combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. June 2008.

Ewing G. Enhance the Understanding of Climate and Satisfaction Studies with a Net-Value Measurement. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
April 2008.

Geletta S, McErlane ME*, Wolfe AA*, Throne ML*, Hoyt RH. Utility of Pacemaker Diagnostic Data for the Detections of Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation. International Heart Rhythm Meeting, San Francisco, CA. December 2008.

Meardon SA, Derrick TR. Long Range Correlations in Stride Time During Running to Volitional Fatigue. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA. November 2008.

Petersen SM, Covill LC. The Upper Extremity Neural Tissue Provocation Test: Within Subject Limb Differences. American Physical Therapy Association combined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. February 2008.

Thompson J*, Vardaxis V, McClinton SM. Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability of the Arch Height Index. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Conference, Washington DC. 2008.

Thompson J*, Tilton J*, Wettstein M*, Vardaxis V, McClinton SM. Ankle Joint Stiffness in Plantar Fasciitis Subjects vs Control. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery Conference, Washington DC. 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Measuring Student Preference for Online Tutorials, Engagement and Learning Outcomes. Educause Learning Initiative (ELI) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Evidence-Based Practice Education: Measuring Student Preference, Engagement and Outcomes. American Physical Therapy Conmbined Sections Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. 2008.

Presentations

Baldus R. Pediatric Respiratory Distress. EMS 2008 Refresher Course. Davenport, IA. January 2008.

Baldus R. Assessment and Care for the Infant/Child with Suspected Abuse or Neglect. EMS 2008 Refresher Course, Davenport, IA. January 2008.

Baldus R. Assessment and Care for the Infant/Child with Fever. EMS Refresher Course. Davenport, IA. January 2008.

Baldus R. TOGA Party I: Tips on Gynecological Assessment. Trauma and Emergency Care Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN. February 2008.

Baldus R. TOGA Part II: Tips on Gastrointestinal Assessment. Trauma and Emergency Care Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN. February 2008.

Baldus R. TOGA Party III. Tips on Geriatric Assessment. Trauma and Emergency Care Conference, Brooklyn Park, MN. February 2008.

Baldus R, Kelly J. Lucy & Ethel Discuss Menopause and Sexual Dysfunction. Iowa Physician Assistant Society Annual Spring Conference, Des Moines, IA. April 2008.

Baldus R. EMS Assessment Skills for the 21st Century. Nebraska Summer EMS Conference, Kearney, NE. July 2008.

Baldus R. Name that Illness. Nebraska Summer EMS Conference, Kearney, NE.
July 2008.

Baldus R. Rock Star EMS. Nebraska Summer EMS Conference, Kearney, NE.
July 2008.

Baldus R. Case Studies of Behavioral Health Emergencies. Nebraska Summer EMS Conference, Kearney, NE. July 2008.

Baldus R. Human Simulation Lab for Emergency Medical Services. Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA. November 2008.

Baldus R. Tools in the Toolbox for EMS Educators. Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA. November 2008.

Bennett JD. Diagnostic Testing in the Podiatric Patient. Heartland Podiatry Assistants Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Bramwell K*, Williams R*, Udoutun G*. Lighten Up Iowa Participants vs State of Iowa Demographics: Are We Reaching the Correct Population? Iowa Public Health Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Cahalan J. Hiring an Education Technology Strategist to Create and Enhance Your College ™s Technology Agenda. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. October 2008.

Cahalan J, Nordengren F. Hiring an Education Technology Strategist to Create and Enhance your College ™s Technology Agenda. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Baltimore, MD. October 2008.

Canby C, Kolbinger G, Stanton C, Matz D, Khan M, Vardaxis VG. Realtime Interactive Fusion of Physical/Electronic Auscultation Simulation and 3D CT/MRI-based Anatomical Modeling Applied to Training in Lung Sounds Detection, Discrimination and Classification. American Association of Anatomists Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. March 2008.

Canby C, Hisley K. An Innovative, Interactive Adobe Acrobat 3-D Anatomical Dissection Guide and Life-Cycle Visualization œPipeline Procedures for its Continuous Update. American Association Anatomists Meeting, San Diego, CA. April 2008.

Chambers P. Best Practices in Admissions. PA Education Association Annual Education Forum, Savannah, GA. October 2008.

Chambers P. I Cant ™s See the Forest for the Trees. Patient Logging Data, What Now? PA Education Association Annual Education Forum, Savannah, GA. October 2008.

Colorado B*. Analysis of State Aggregated Communicable Disease Reporting Practices. The Iowa Public Health Association Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Crisp T, Giles JR, Egli SD*, Henry MK, Finnerty EP. Aging and the Anti-Allodynic Efficacy of Combination Treatment with Opiates and Antioxidants. Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA. 2008.

Deshpande P, Shield RK. Effects of Dynamic Exercise on Reflex Excitability of Soleus Motor Neurons. American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN. February 2008.

Duffy P. Holes in the
Health Care Safety Net: An Ethnographic Study of a Free Medical Clinic. Iowa State University, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Escorpizo R*, Beaton D, Cieza A, Stucki G, Boonen A. Linking Work Productivity Measures with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) Framework: A Content Validity Examination. American Physical Therapy Association, Nashville, TN. February 2008.

Ewing G. Finding Common Ground. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 2008.

Ewing G. Enhance the Understanding of Climate and Satisfaction Studies with a Net-Value Measurement. Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
April, 2008.

Finnerty EP, Mortensen L, Andrews MAW, Henry MK. How Do the Basic Sciences Fit Into the Vision of Medical Education of the Future. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Louis, MO. April 2008.

Finnerty EP, McCurdy F, Beck G, Burton T. Strategies for Integration of Basic, Clinical and Information Sciences: Opportunities and Challenges. Central Group for Educational Affairs Spring Conference, Columbus, OH. April 2008.

Finnerty EP. Flexner Revisited: Defining the Role and Value of the Basic Sciences in Medical Education. International Association of Medical Science Educators, Salt Lake City, UT. July 2008.

Jacoby M, George L*, Finnerty EP. Assessment of Neuroimaging in the Diagnosis of Cerebrovascular Venous Thrombosis. 2nd World Congress on Controversies in Neurology, Athens, Greece. October 2008.

Stevenson F, Scoles P, Finnerty EP. Changes to the USMLE Exam-Discussion of Challenges & Opportunities. International Association of Medical Science Educators, Salt Lake City, UT. July 2008.

Frerichs J. Does Achilles Tendon Stretching Improve Ankle Range of Motion? Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Frerichs J. The Diabetic Foot. Des Moines University Alumni Conference, Des Moines, IA. August 2008.

Geletta S. Success Stories Using Data Evaluation in Evidence Based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults. The Iowa Public Health Association Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Johnson C, Geletta S, Corriere K. Success Stories Using Data Evaluation in Evidence Based Health Promotion Programs for Older Adults. Iowa Public Health Association Annual Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Geletta S, Larsen B. The Geography of Water Quality in Central Iowa. Mid-America Geographic Information System Consortium Biennial Conference, Kansas City, MO.
April 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Dewey CE, Widowski TM, Millman ST. Investigating Behavioural Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology Proceedings, Dublin, Ireland. August 2008.

Higginson J, Dewey C, Gray J, Widowski T, Millman S. Daily Routine Changes in Young Group-Housed Swine Infected with Salmonella. Welfare and Epidemiology Conference: Across Species, Across Disciplines, Across Borders, Ames, IA. July 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Dewey C. Millman ST. Characterizing the Behavioural Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare Research Symposium, Ontario, Canada. April 2008.

Higginson J, Gray JT, Millman ST. Behavioral Changes in Young Pigs Infected with Salmonella. American Dairy Science Association ” American Society of Animal Science Meeting, Indianapolis, IN.July 2008.

Higginson J. Gray JT, Dewey C, Widowski TM, Millman ST. An Assessment of the behavioural Changes in Young Swine Infected with Salmonella. 4th International Workshop on the Assessment of Welfare at the Group Level (WAFL-2008), Ghent, Belgium. September 2008.

Maudlin HJ, Estling CR*, Tippett JM, Gervich D, Gray JT. Evaluation of Intravascular Needleless Connector Ability to Mitigate Colonization with S Epidermidis and MRSA. American Society for Microbiology, Boston, MA. June 2008.

Norbert B, Higginson J, Millman ST, Gray JT. Transmission of Multiple DrugResistant Salmonella EntericaSerovar Typhimurium with and without Antimicrobial Selective Pressure. 89th Conference Res Work in Animal Disease, Chicago, IL. December 2008.

Gray W. Updating the Public Health Community on Health Workforce Efforts. The Iowa Public Health Association Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Heidt S*. Program to Increase Colorectal Screening Rates with the Use of Immunochemical Fecal Occult Blood Test at a Family Practice Clinic. Iowa Public Health Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Henry M. The Use of Natural Compounds in Medicine: From Initial Screening to Characterization. Central College, Pella, IA. October 2008.

Henry MK, Stockton S*, Laughlin R*, Glisic A*, Giles J. Simvastatin (Zocor ®), but not Atorvastatin (Lipitor ®) or Lovastatin (Mevacor ®), Impairs G2/M Cell Cycle Transit in Myeloid Cells. Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA. 2008.

Henry MK, Mortensen L. The Development of Applied Cellular and Molecular Medical Experiences as a Supplement to the Medical Curriculum. Experimental Biology, San Diego, CA. 2008.

Henry MK, Mortensen L. Student Perceived Value of Applied Experiences in Cellular and Molecular Medicine Through Elective Course Offerings. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Louis, MO. 2008.

Munyaka MT, Giles J, Laughlin R*, Henry MK. Screening the Effects of Commonly used Statin Drugs on Human Myeloid Leukemia Cell Growth. Drake University Conference on Undergraduate Research in the Sciences, Des Moines, IA. April 2008.

Hill D. Better Safe than Sorry: Professional Liability in Perinatal Medicine. Controversies & Advance in Perinatal and Neonatal Medicine, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Hill D. Legal Issues for Physical Therapists: It ™s Time to Get Real! Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Hill D. Conflict Resolution for Physical Therapists. Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA. December 2008.

Hisley K, Canby C. An Innovative, Interactive Adobe Acrobat 3D Anatomical Dissection Guide and Life-Cycle Visualization œPipeline Procedures for its Continuous Update. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Louis, MO. April 2008.

Hisley KC, Canby C. Real-Time Interactive Fusion of Physical/Electronic Auscultation Simulation and 3D CT/MRI-Based Anatomical Modeling Applied to Training in Lung Sounds Detection, Discrimination and Classification. American Association of Anatomists, San Diego, CA. June 2008.

Kelly J, Baldus B. Menopause & Sexual Dysfunction. Iowa Physician Assistant Society Conference, Des Moines, IA. April 2008.

Khan M, Canby C, Hisley K, Matz D. An Advanced Dissection Laboratory Environment Combining Physical Dissection with Digital Dissector and Real-Time Video Display. American Association Anatomists Meeting, San Diego, CA. April 2008.

Khan MA. An Advanced Dissection Laboratory Environment Combining Physical Dissector and Real-Time Video. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Louis, MO. May 2008.

Mortensen L, Ewing GJ. Perceived and Assessed Value of a Cardiovascular Pharmacology Patient
Simulation Experience Toward Learning. Association for Medical Education, Prague in Europe Abstracts, Czech Republic. September 2008.

Mortensen LH, Haramati A, Lumpkin M, Vincenzi F. Strategies on Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) into Health Professions Education. International Association of Medical Science Educators, Salt Lake City, UT. July 2008.

Folkers B, Larsen B, Essmann M, Schuring C. Quantitative-PCR Detection of Chlostridium difficile Growth Inhibition by Candidate Probiotic Organisms in Co-Culture Experiments. Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Specialists, Boca Raton, FL. September 2008.

Lidtke RH. Shoe Flexibility is Associated with Dynamic Knee Loads in Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee. Proceedings of the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ACRT/ARHP) Annual Meeting, Boulder CO.
October 2008.

Lidtke RH. Modified Foam Box Produces Optimal Foot Impressions. Pedorthic Footwear Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. November 2008.

Lidtke RH. Torsional Resistance Influences Lower Extremity Mechanics. Pedorthic Footwear Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. November 2008.

Lidtke RH. Mobility Footwear Reduces Dynamic Joint Loads. Pedorthic Footwear Association Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. November 2008.

Lidtke RH. Anatomic Relationship of Heel Spur to Surrounding Soft Tissues; Greater Variability than Previously Reported. American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. November 2008.

Lidtke RH. Variability in Foot Position Using Foam Impression for Foot Orthosis. American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. November 2008.

Lidtke RH. Common Foot Deformities. Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Lidtke RH. Heel Spurs: New Data on Underlying Etiology. Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Lidtke RH. Geometric and Mechanical Testing of a Novel Treatment for Hallux Valgus Using a Crescentic Chevron Osteotomy. Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Lidtke RH. Heel Spurs ” New Data on Underlying Etiology. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA. February 2008.

Mahoney J. Taking Control of Your Diabetes. Diabetes Conference and Health Fair, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Moore J*, Mahoney J, Haffner K*, Peterson M*. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study to Determine the Effects of Topical Ketamine on Lower Extremity Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

McClinton SM. Ankle Impingement Syndromes: Diagnosis & Treatment. Regis University Weekend Intensive for Lower Extremity Management Course, Denver, CO. February 2008.

McClinton SM. Manual Physical Therapy for Adhesive Capsulitis, Lateral Epicondylalgia, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Regis University Weekend Intensive for Upper Extremity Management Course, Denver, CO. October 2008.

McClinton SM. Des Moines University Human Performance Laboratory and Clinical Motion Analysis. Simpson Kinesology Class, Indianola, Iowa. November 2008.

McClinton SM. Management of Running Related Injuries. Des Moines University Sports Medicine Club, Des Moines, IA. April 2008.

Nguyen M. Telomerase and p53 Mediate Sensitivity to Herpes Simplex Virus-Dependent Apoptosis. Fifth Biennial All-Iowa Virology Symposium, Ames, IA. September 2008.

Nordengren FR. The 12/10 Conspiracy: Guiding Faculty and Staff Exploration of Web 2.0 as Learning Tools. Educause Southwest Regional Conference, Houston, TX.
February 2008.

Nordengren FR. Empowering Our Teaching and Learning Communities. Educause Southwest Regional Conference, Houston, TX. February 2008.

Hines R, Nordengren FR, York AM. Reinventing Libraries for the Digital Age. Multimedia Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. August 2008.

Pehde C. Diabetic Foot Wounds. Iowa Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA), Johnston, IA. April 2008.

Goldstein O, Kukekova AV, Aguirre GD, Stone EM, Slusarski DC, Baye L, Philp AR, Acland GM. The Mutant Gene Causing Canine Early Retinal Degeneration Identifies a Novel Pathway Critical for Photoreceptor Development. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. April 2008.

Philp AR, Zhang Q, Mullins RF, Searby C, Nishimura DY, Yang B, Stone EM, Shefield VC. Multigenic Heteroygous Mutations in Bbs1/bbs7 Result in Pathogenic Phenotypes in Mice. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. April 2008.

Thompson S, Philp AR, Mullins RF, Streb LM, Affatigato LM, Johnston R, Scheibe-Owens JA, Owings AC, Mrosovsky N, Stone EM. Useful Vision in Mice Lacking Photoreceptor Outer-Segments. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. April 2008.

Plundo D. Updating the Public Health Community on Health Workforce Efforts. The Iowa Public Health Association Conference, Ames, IA. April 2008.

Ringgenberg W. Pretests, Post-tests, Portfolios and Proof: Assessing Student Outcomes. Council on Education for Public Health, San Diego, CA. October 2008.

Schmidt M, Barker S, Essmann M, Larsen B. Effect of Commonly Used Herbicides on the Virulence FactorCDR1 in Candida Albicans. Iowa Academy of Science, Cedar Rapids, IA, 2008.

Voelker A, Revak T*, Boyer MP, Schmidt M. Screening a Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mutant Collection for Cell Wall and Morphogenesis Defects. Iowa Academy of Science, Cedar Rapids, IA. 2008.

Smith K. Fractures of the Foot and Ankle. Iowa Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA), Johnston, IA. August 2008.

Stebbins CA. Enhancing Interpersonal Communication Skills Using a Training Program Grounded in the MBTI ©. International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, Oslo Norway. September 2008.

Stebbins CA. A Qualitative Approach to Exploring Leadership for Health Care Administration Students. Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration Annual Meeting, Washington DC. September 2008.

Stebbins CA. Using Psychological Type Theory to Enhance Interpersonal Communication Skills with MHA Students. Association of University Programs in Healthcare Administration Annual Meeting, Washington DC. September 2008.

Steele TA. Differential Inhibition of Human Leukemic Natural Killer Cell Function by Statins. American Association for Cancer Research, San Diego, CA. April 2008.

Steele TA. Natural Born Killers: Effect of Statins on a Natural Killer Cell Leukemic Cell Line. Drake University, Des Moines, IA. May 2008.

Steele TA. Putting the Kibosh on Cancer: How the Immune System Can Help. Des Moines University Family Weekend and Open House, Des Moines, IA. September 2008.

Strom DK, Filippelli C, Andres D, James M. CNS Metastasis Model for HER2 Positive Human Breast Cancers. Experimental Biology Meeting, San Diego, CA. April 2008.

Stumbo T. A Measure of the Effectiveness of Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine Skills via a Web-Based Interactive Tutorial. As
sociation of Schools of Allied Health Professionals Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD. October 2008.

Van Norman C*, Juhn, Y, Lynch B. The Influence of Delay in Diagnosis of Asthma on Medical Treatments and Health Care Services for Asthma. European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Barcelona, Spain. June 2008.

Vardaxis VG. Des Moines University Foot Model: Reliability and Case Report. North American Congress on Biomechanics, Ann Arbor, MI. August 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Iwaasa G*, Hasler P*, Sauer J, Mahoney J. A Mid- and Fore-Foot Kinematics Model of the Foot. Gait and Clinical Movement Analysis Society Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA. 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Iwaasa G*, Hasler P*, Mahoney J. Des Moines University Foot Model: Reliability and Case Report. North American Combined Biomechanics Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI. 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Mahoney J, Iwaasa G*, Hasler P*, Sauer J. Reproductibility of Forefoot Gait Dynamic Measures Obtained by a 6-Segment Foot Model. American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Hansen D*, Meier B*, Mahoney C. Gait Co-Activation Patterns in Terminal Osteoarthritis Knee Patients. International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesoiology, Niagara Falls, Canada. June 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Yoho R, Bobbitt K, Hejtmanek K. Stability Effect of Functional Orthoses on Single Leg Stance Postural Sway in Hyperpronation Individuals. American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

Freed R*, Vardaxis VG, McEowen D, Stotts J, Mahoney C. Short Term Mechanical and Subjective Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty. Ohio Osteopathic Association ” Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education Annual Poster Competition, Columbus, OH.
June 2008.

Iwaasa G*, Hasler P*, Sauer J, Vardaxis VG, Mahoney J. A New 6-Segment Foot Model for Mid and Forefoot Kinematics During Gait. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA. February 2008.

Nguyen T*, Lang A*, Renschler R*, Vardaxis VG, Bennett J. A Load Deformation Classification of Foot Rigidity and Posture. Annual Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Wattleworth R. Incorporation of Simulation into First and Second-Year Curriculum. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, St. Louis, MO. April 2008.

Hendrix CR, Housh TJ, Johnson GO, Weir JP, Beck TW, Mielke M, Malek MH. A Comparison of Critical Force and Electromyographic Fatigue Threshold for Isometric Muscle Actions of the Forearm Flexors. American College of Sports Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. June 2008.

Wilson W, Boyer M. The Subcellular Localization of Yeast Glycogen Synthase is Strictly Dependent upon Glycogen Content. Iowa Academy of Science, Cedar Rapids, IA.
April 2008.

Thompson J*, Tilton J*, Wettstein M*, Vardaxis V, McClinton SM. Ankle Joint Stiffness in Plantar Fasciitis Subjects Versus Control. Heartland Podiatric Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Thompson J*, Vardaxis V, McClinton SM. Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability of the Arch Height Index. Heartland Podiatric Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

Vrongistinos K, Jung TY*, Chang KK, Hwang YS, Wang YT, Vardaxis VG. Three Dimensional Smoothing Techniques using Quaternions Applied to Gait. International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Annual Meeting, Seoul, Korea. July 2008.

Yoho R, Comstock K*. A Comparison of Academic Performance Between Podiatric and Osteopathic Medical Students at Des Moines University. American Podiatric Medical Association, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

Yoho R, Heejeong J*, Vardaxis VG, Frerichs J. A Comparison of Bone Quality in Diabetic Versus Non-diabetic Patient Populations: Surgical Implications. American Podiatric Medical Association, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

Yoho R, Heejeong J*, Vardaxis VG, Frerichs J. A Comparison of Bone Quality in Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patient Populations: Surgical Implications. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Long Beach, CA. February 2008.

Yoho R, Jung R*, Vardaxis V, Greenhagen R*. A Comparison of Bone Quality of Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patient Populations. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Long Beach, CA. March 2008.

Yoho R, Jung R*, Vardaxis V, Greenhagen R*. A Comparison of Bone Quality of Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patient Populations. American Podiatric Medical Association, Honolulu, HI. July 2008.

Yoho R, Wilson P, Gerres J. Chopart ™s Amputation: A 10-Year Case History. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Long Beach, CA. March 2008.

Peterson KS, Mason NM, Yoho RM, Vardaxis VG. Radiographic Analysis of Haglund ™s Deformity: The Evaluation of NCSP and RCSP. Annual Heartland Podiatry Conference, Des Moines, IA. October 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR. The Screen is Flat: Reinventing Libraries for the Digital Age. Multimedia Educational Resources for Leaning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN. August 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Evidence-Based Practice Education: Measuring Student Preference, Engagement and Outcomes. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, Baltimore, MD. October 2008.

York AM, Stumbo T, Ramirez G. A Measure of the Effectiveness of Teaching Evidence-Based Medicine Skills via a Web-Based Interactive Tutorial. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. April 2008.

Editorial positions

Buchanan PA. Peer reviewer. Journal of Athletic Training.

Chambers P. Item writing committee. PA National Recertification Exam.

Lacy P. Chapter reviewer for Lippincott ™s Illustrated Reviews. Biochemistry.

Lacy P. Chapter reviewer for Lippincott ™s Illustrated Reviews. Neuroscience.

Larsen B. Reviewer. Faculty of 1000-Medicine. https://www.f1000medicine.com.

Larsen B. Reviewer. NIH Study Section, NIAID Microbicide Program.

Larsen B. Reviewer. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Larsen B. Reviewer. Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Larsen B. Reviewer. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science.

Larsen B. Editorial Board member. Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science.

Larsen B. Peer reviewer. Biologia, Bratislava, section Cellular and Molecular Biology.

Larsen B. Peer reviewer. Journal of Proteome Research.

Larsen B. Reviewer. Mycolosia.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Onderdonk AB, Delaney M, DuBois AM, et al. Detection of Bacteria in Placental Tissues Obtained from Extremely Low Gestational Age Neonates. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 198:110.e1-.e7, January 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Conde-Agudelo, A, Villar J, Lindheimer M. Maternal Infection and Risk of Preeclampsia: Systematic Review and Metaanalysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecol
ogy; 198:7-22, January 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Chassot F, Negri MF, ¦, Svidzinski TI, Consolaro ME. Can Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices be a Candida Albicans Reservoir? Contraception; 77:355-9, May 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Othman M, Neilson JP, Alfirevic Z. Probiotics for Preventing Preterm Labour.Cochrane Database Syst; 1:CD0005941, November 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Lee SE, Romero R, ¦, Jun JK, Yoon BH. The Frequency and Significance of Intraamniotic Inflammation Inpatients with Cervical Insufficiency. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology; 198:633.el -8, August 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Newall AT, Brotherton JM, ¦, Formica N, MacIntyre CR. Population Seroprevalence of Human Papillomavirus Types 6, 11, 16, 18 in Men, Women, and Children in Australia. Clin Infect Dis; 46:1647-55, August 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Mehta S, Manji KP, ¦, Goldenberg RL, Fawzi WW. Nutritional Indicators of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV Among HIV-Infected Women. Am J Clin Nutr; 87:1639-49, August 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Kissinger P, Secor WF, ¦, Curtin E, Martin DH. Early Repeated Infections with Trichomonas Vaginalis Among HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Women. Clin Infect Dis; 46:994-9, August 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Johnston C, Margaret A, ¦, Corey L, Wald A. Herpes Simplex Virus Viremia During Primary Genital Infection. J Infect Dis; 198:31-4, August 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Poespoprodjo JR, Fobia W, ¦, Anstey NM, Price RN. Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in an Area Where Multidrug-Resistant Plasmodium Vivax and Plasmodium Falciparum Infections are Endemic. Clin Infect Dis; 46:1374-81,
May 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Mitchell CM, Balkus J, ¦, Coombs RW, Hitti JE. Bacterial Vaginosis, not HIV, is Primarily Responsible for Increased Vaginal Concentrations of Proinflammatory Cytokines. AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses; 24:667-71, May 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. McClelland RS, Richardson BA, ¦, Kurth AE, Holmes KK. Improvement of Vaginal Health for Kenyan Women at Risk for Acquisition of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1: Results of a Randomized Trial. J Infect Dis; 197:1361-8, May 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Zozaya-Hinchliffe M, Martin DH, Ferris MJ. Prevalence and Abundance of Uncultivated Megasphaera-like Bacteria in the Human Vaginal Environment. Appl Environ Microbiol; 74:1656-9, May 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Walker P. HPV Vaccination: An Opportunity for Good and the Potential for Harm. J Obstet Gynaecol; 27:645-7, April 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Swidsinski A, Mendling W, ¦, Lochs H, Verstraelen H. An Adherent Gardnerella Vaginalis Biofilm Persists on the Vaginal Epithelium after Standard Therapy with Oral Metronidazole. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 198:97.e1-6,
March 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Pretorius C, Jagatt A, Lamont RF. The Relationship Between Periodontal Disease, Bacterial Vaginosis, and Preterm Birth. J Perinat Med; 35:93-9, March 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Patterson JL, Gered PH, Karjane NW, Jefferson KK. Effect of Biofilm Phenotype on Resistance of Gardnerella Vaginalis to Hydrogen Peroxide and Lactic Acid. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 197:170.e1-7, January 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Simhan HN, Chiao JP, Mattison DR, Caritis SN. Human Decidual Cell Toll-like Receptor Signaling in Response to Endotoxin: The Effect of Progestins. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 198:119.e1 -4, January 2008.

Larsen B. Published Reviewer. Romero R, Schaudinn C, Kusanovic P, ¦, Hassan SS, Costerton W. Detection of a Microbial Biofilm in Intraamniotic Infection. Am J Obstet Gynecol; 198:135.e1-5, June 2008.

Lidtke RH. Peer reviewer. Arthritis Care and Research.

Mortensen L. Book reviewer. Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics.

Petersen SM. Peer reviewer. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.

Petersen SM. Peer reviewer. Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

Petersen SM. Peer reviewer. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy.

Steele TA. Peer Reviewer. Experimental Biology and Medicine.

Steele TA. Chapter Reviewer. Prescott ™s Principles of Microbiology.

Weir JP. Associate Editor. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

Weir JP. Editorial Board. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.

York AM. Peer Reviewer. Journal of Physical Therapy Education.

York AM. Reviewer. Physical Therapy.

Friday Seminar Series

Duffy P. Holes in the Health Care Safety Net: An Ethnographic Study of a Free Medical Clinic. November 2008.

Henry M. Statins: Beyond Cholesterol Lowering? May 2008.

Larsen B. Teaching Old Dogma New Tricks: Revising and Refining Medical Texts with Laboratory Research. November 2008.

Schmidt M. Acquired Multidrug Resistance in Pathogenic Fungi. November 2008.

Steele T. Natural Born Killers: Signal Transduction in Natural Killer Cells. May 2008.

College of Health Sciences Scholarship Day

Barnes K*. Reshaping Obesity Health Promotion in the Medical Home: A Proposed Model of Care. December 2008.

Buchanan PA, Deshpande P, Mercuris KL, Ronnebaum G, Vardaxis VG. Ambulatory Adult with Cervical Spina Bifida: A Case Study. December 2008.

Ehr J*, Luers B*, Smith K*, Bush T. Perceptions of Older Adults Regarding Physical Therapists Based on Attire. December 2008.

Kopp M*, Metz S*, Osterbur C*, Smith A*, Bush T, Mercuris K. The Effects of Vigorous Activity Versus Total Lifestyle Acvtivity on Bone Mineral Density and Balance in Individuals over the Age of 65. December 2008.

Foster R*, Greiner K*, Overturf B*, Thole M*, Williamson C*, Covill L, Weir JP, Deshpande P. Force Asymmetry and Functional Performance Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury. December 2008.

Foley L*, Foster J*, Giles D*, Kroese A*, Travis C*, Deshpande P. Assessment of Soleus H-Reflex Recorded from Three Different Sites on the Muscle. December 2008.

McClinton S, Vardaxis VG. Weight Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion Measures in Plantar Fasciitis. December 2008.

McClinton S. Cervicothoracic Manual Physical Therapy and Exercise in the Management of Lateral Epicondylalgia. December 2008.

Meardon SA, Derrick TR, Ward E. Effect of Custom Foot Orthotics on Foot Motion During Dynamic Gait Simulation. December 2008.

Bradley-Diehl S*, Schider R*, Mercuris K. Correlation of Gait and Balance Parameters to Self-Reported Psychometric Measurements in Community-Dwelling CVA Subjects. December 2008.

Carlson W*, Frederick S*, Hogrefe L*, Newton A, Bates A. Effectiveness of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) along with Traditional Physical Therapy for Pediatric Patients: A Case Study. December 2008.

Petersen S, Covill L. The Upper Extremity Neural Tissue Provocation Test: Within Subject Limb Differences. December 2008.

Dirkx S*, Dunlay A*, Sothman M*, Walsten S*, Petersen S, Newton A. Manual Therapy Mentorship Experiences for Entry-Level Physical Therapy Students on Internships. December 2008.

Nystul L*, Hass L*, Robel J. Middle and Lower Trapezius Manual Muscle Testing. December 2008.

Marschman B*, Murray S*, Robel J. Reliability of Standardized Performance Assessment Laboratory Evaluations to Predict Clinical Performance Instrument Outcomes.
December 2008.

Vardaxis VG, Hansen D*, Meier B*, Mahoney C. Gait Co-Activation Patterns in Terminal Osteoarthritis Knee Patients. December 2008.

Isaacson M*, Haar M*, Vardaxis VG. Effect of Walking Speed on Head Stability. December 2008.

Gawle K*, Janik R*, Vardaxis VG. Identification of Elderly at Risk for Falls.
December 2008.

Kent A*, Mickle A*, Vardaxis VG. Head Position and Vision Effects on Balance. December 2008.

Salton B*, Buechler J*, Vardaxis VG. Asymmetrical Loading Among Men of Different BMI During Gait. December. 2008.

Baldridge A*, Costello S*, Hebeler C*, Longstaff A*, Wells M*, Weir JP, Covill L. Reliability of Force Asymmetry During Strength Testing on an Instrumental Hip Sled. December 2008.

 

Bohan R*, Brandt S*, Fink A*, Palmer E*, Weir JP, Vardaxis VG. Relationship between Mechanical Energy and Oxygen Consumption During High Speed Running.
December 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Evidence-Based Practice Education: Measuring Student Preference, Engagement and Outcomes. December 2008.

Podiatry Research Day

Bennett J, Geletta S, Galli M*, Comstock K*, Larsen E*. The Efficacy of Clinical Signs & Symptoms in Determining the Severity of Peripheral Arterial Disease via Pulse Volume Recordings: A Retrospective Study. February 2008.

Mahoney J, Moore J*, Haffner K*, Peterson M*. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study to Determine the Effects of Topical Ketamine on Lower Extremity Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. February 2008.

Mandi D, Bevilacqua N, Rogers L, Wipf S*, Greenhagen R*. Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection and Sepsis in the Foot of a Healthy Male with No Portal of Entry. February 2008.

Wilson W, Lear E*. Expression and Purification of DYRK2. February 2008.

Yoho R, et al. A Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Non-Diabetic and Diabetic Patient Populations. February 2008.

Yoho R, Comstock K*. A Comparison of Academic Performance Between Podiatric and Osteopathic Medical Students at Des Moines University. February 2008.

Yoho R, Frerichs J, Dodson N*, Geletta S, Greenhagan R*. A Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patient Populations. February 2008.

Yoho R, Moore J*, Johnson A*, Shirley T*. Pre and Post-Scrub Bacterial Isolates in Foot and Ankle Surgery. February 2008.

Yoho R, Vardaxis VG, Frerichs J, Jung H*. A Comparison of Central and Peripheral Bone Density in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patient Populations. February 2008.

Research Symposium

Verhoftste M, Andres D, Lykins A, James M. Coronary Artery Bypass Graft: A Rare Finding of Fibromuscular Dysplasia in the Radial Artery. April 2008.

Blair K*, Lopez-Guisa J, Fisher E, Stevens, A. Maternal Microchimerism in Renal Injury; Inflammation & Regeneration. April 2008.

McCann D*, Rezayat T*, Breithaupt T. Differential Gene Expression in Jurkat T cells upon Selectively Blocking NFAT and NF-kB Pathways. April 2008.

Egli S*, Giles J, Crisp T. Co-Efficacy of Morphine and Antioxidants in Neuropathic Pain. April 2008.

George L*, Ford J*, Hughes B, Finnerty E. Restless Leg Syndrome in MS Patients.
April 2008.

Laughlin R*, Giles J, Henry M. Are Statin-Inducted Cell Cycle changes Dependent on the Inhibition of HMG-CoA Reductase? April 2008.

Singer P, Henry M. The Effects of the HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Simvastatin on Gene Expression in Myeloid Cells. April 2008.

Hillwig M*, Rizshsky L, Wang Y, Ulmanskaya A, Essner J, MacIntosh G. Development of a Zebrafish Model to Study the Role of Ribonucleases in Development and Cancer.
April 2008.

Hodnick R*, Manuel V, McConaghy S, Rowe M, Ohls R. Quantitative Measure of Epsilon Globin Gene Expression as a Marker for Fetal Nucleic Acid. April 2008.

Fisher D*, Maudlin H, Gray J. MRSA Colonization of Central Venous Catheter Ports: Significant Contributing Factors. April 2008.

Seid T*, Gray J. Cmy-2+ Salmonella sp. and Ceftriaxone Resistance. April 2008.

Rosen L*, Maudlin H, Gray J. MRSA Detection from a Colonized Needleless Catheter Port using Real-Time PCR. April 2008.

Kray J*, Seid T*, James M. Physician Awareness of Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies in Breast Cancer. April 2008.

Kray J*, Seid T*, James M. Know Your Risk: Breast Cancer Outreach Project.
April 2008.

Kohns D*. Manualmedicine.blogspot.com ” Manual Medicine Internet Research & Resources. April 2008.

Moore J*, Haffner K*, Peterson M*, Mahoney J. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Cross-Over Study to Determine the Effects of Topical Ketamine on Lower Extremity Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. April 2008.

Russell ME, Shivanna KJ, Pedersen DR, Grosland NM. Cartilage Contact Pressure Elevations in Dysplastic Hips. April 2008.

Barker S, Schmidt M, Essmann M, Larsen B. Assaying the Expression of the Yeast Virulence Factor CDR1 in Response to Common Herbicides. April 2008.

Revak T*, Voelker A, Boyer MP, Schmidt M. Mining the Yeast Genome for Cytokinesis Genes. April 2008.

Sood A, Knudsen K*, Wahner-Roedler DL, Barnes SA, Bardai S, Bauer BA. Are the Highest Impact Factor European Journals More Likely to Publish Positive CAM Studies Compared to the US Journals? April 2008.

Specio S*, Grant Y, O ™Dell LE, Pulvirenti L, Koob GF. Withdrawal from Methamphetamine in Escalated and Non-Escalated Rats Results in Dissimilar Motivation for a Natural Reinforcing Stimulus. April 2008.

Crosbie J*, Magnussen M*, Steele T, Potym-Torbert D. Statins Inhibit Essential Cellular Functions of the Human Leukemic Natural Killer Cell Line YT-INDY. April 2008.

Filippelli C, Strom D, Andres D, James M. CNS Metastasis Model for HER2 Positive Human Breast Cancers. April 2008.

Iwaasa G*, Hasler P*, Sauer J, Vardaxis VG, Mahoney J. Des Moines University Multi-Segment Foot Model for Clinical Evaluation. April 2008.

Hansen D*, Vardaxis VG, Meier B*, Mahoney C. Co-Activation of Antagonist Muscles Surrounding the Osteoarthritis Knee Joint. April 2008.

Lear E*, Wilson W. The Expression and Purification of DYRK2. April 2008.

Boyer MP, Wilson WA. The Subcellular Localization of Yeast Glycogen Synthase is Strictly Dependent Upon Glycogen Content. April 2008.

Comstock K*, Yoho R. A Comparison of Academic Performance between Podiatric and Osteopathic Medical Students at Des Moines University. April 2008.

Jung H*, Yoho R, Vardaxis VG, Frerichs J. A Comparison of Bone Quality Factors in Diabetic vs. Non-Diabetic Patients. April 2008.

Moore J*, Johnson A*, Shirley T*, Yoho R. Pre and Post-Scrub Bacterial Isolates in Foot and Ankle Surgery. April 2008.

York AM, Nordengren FR, Stumbo T. Evidence-Based Practice Education: Measuring Student Preference, Engagement and Outcomes. April 2008.

Zeller AM*. Gunshot Wounds to the Skull: A Basic Introduction to What Trauma Specialists Need to Know. April 2008.

Summer Research program

Beeston W*, Akbar S. Molecular Characterization of the CY-2 Plasmids in Salmonella Typhimurium. July 2008.

Chawla K, Brittingham A. The Expression of Endothelin Coverting Enzyme-1 ((ECE-1) Isoforms by Murine Macrophages and Macrophage Cell Lines. July 2008.

Pinegar C*, Buchanan P. Gender- and Age-Related Differences in Knee Position of Basketball Players During Drop Landing and Cutting Tasks. July 2008.

Campbell B*, Buchanan P. Movement Changes Over Time: A Longitudinal Study of the Fedenkrais ® Method of Somatic Education ” Psychomotor Connections. July 2008.

Otis J, Campbell B*, Buchanan P. Movement Changes Over Time: A Longitudinal Study of the Fedenkrais ® Method of Somatic Education ” Movement Tests. July 2008.

Akre S, Crisp T. Antioxidants and Neuropathic Pain. July 2008.

Elgar C*, Crisp T. More Effective Treatment Strategies for Patients with Neuropathic Pain Syndromes. July 2008.

Kelley C*, Crisp T. Oxidative Stress and Peripheral Nerve Injury. July 2008.

Pitcher M*, Deshpande P. Reliability of Hoffmann Reflex, and MMG Responses to Evoked Muscle Actions During the Recruitment Curve. July 2008.

Rencher N*, Deshpande P. Reliability of Hoffmann Reflex, and MMG Responses to Evoked Muscle Actions During the Recruitment Curve. July 2008.

Allison T, Geletta S. Short-Term Outcomes of the Iowa Chronic Disease Self Management Program. July 2008.

Bodnia J*, Geletta S. Community Based Chronic Disease Management: Does it Work? July 2008.

Racker N*, Geletta S. Geographic Correlates of Water Contaminants. July 2008.

Daniel N*, Gray J. Antimicrobial Therapy for Salmonella Infections in Children. July 2008.

Sebesto J*, Gray J. Rapid Identification of Needleless Catheter Lumen Colonization by MRSA. July 2008.

Christian S*, Henry M, Gray J. Antimicrobial Effects of Statins. July 2008.

Dluhos-Sebesto C*, Hisley K. An Interactive, Web-based, Advanced Gross Anatomy Dissector Linking Procedural Text, 3D Annotated Models and Supporting Functional Information to Real-Time Tracking, Journaling and Analysis of Student, Table and Laboratory Progress. July 2008.

Soukup T*, Hisley K. Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Methods to Characterize and Classify Cortical Reorganization Patterns Observed Longitudinally During Stroke Recovery. July 2008.

Vardaxis G, Hisley K. Improving Educational Outcomes via Real-time Synchronized Fusion of Dummy-Based Auscultation and 3D Anatomical Models. July 2008.

Jones J*, Kolbinger G. Designing and Application of Simulation Cases Using Evidence-Based Medicine Resources: Heart Failure Case. July 2008.

Throne, M*, Wolfe A*, Joens-Matre R. Study on the Relationship between Implantable Pacemaker/Defibrillator Devices and Pharmacologic Prophylaxis in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation. July 2008.

Zeller AM*, Joens-Matre R. Live Healthy America Evaluation. July 2008.

Haselby D*, Kolbinger G. Designing and Application of Simulation Cases using Evidence-Based Medicine Resources: Pneumonia Case. July 2008.

Dixon K*, Larsen B. Molecular Methods for Detecting Risk Factors for Premature Virth or Low Birthweight: Methods for Microbiome Characterization. July 2008.

Hansen B*, Larsen B. Molecular Methods for Detecting Risk Factors for Premature Birth or Low Birthweight: Facile Methods for SNP Genotyping. July 2008.

Schuring C, Larsen B. Novel Methods for Demonstrating Probiosis against Clostridium Difficile. July 2008.

Vu B, Larsen B. The Effect of Bile on Growth and Virulence of Candida Albicans.
July 2008.

McClinton SM. Weight-Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion. Student Research Lunch & Learn, Des Moines, IA. June 2008.

Thompson J*, McClinton S. Weight-Bearing Ankle Dorsiflexion: Reliability, Development of Normative Standards, and Assessment of Dynamic Stiffness in Individuals with Plantar Fasciitis. July 2008.

Hauptmeier, C*, Nguyen M. Defining the Impact of Apoptosis on Herpes Simmplex Virus Replication. July 2008.

Mpofu P, Nguyen M. Using Adenoviruses for Tracing the Sources of Water Contamination. July 2008.

Dzogbeta S, Schmidt M. Protein/Protein Interactions During Drosophila Germ Cell Development. July 2008.

Dzogbeta S, Schmidt M. Response of Candida Albicans to Azole Drugs. July 2008.

Fisher M*, Schmidt M. Function of Tropomyosins During Cytokinesis. July 2008.

Dornbier, R*, Steele T. Reversing Statin-Induced Inhibition of YT-INDY Function.
July 2008.

Lohr R*, Strom D. Expression of Proteins on BC+ Cells Which May be Responsible for Targeting These Cells to the CNS. July 2008.

Meyer K, Strom D. Developing an ELISA Assay to Quantitate Serum and CNS Levels of Herceptin. July 2008.

Schiel, J*, Strom D. Conjugation of Herceptin to Other Proteins to Increase its Penetration into the CNS.C5. July 2008.

Haden J*, Singsank Z*, Vardaxis VG. Changes in Gait Characteristics and Muscle Activation Patterns after total Knee Replacement Surgery. July 2008.

Lang A*, Nguyen T*, Vardaxis VG. Foot Mobility Classification: A Biomechanical Paradigm Shift. July 2008.

Costello J*, Wilson W. Glycogen Storage by the Sexually-Transmitted Parasite Trichomonas Vaginalis. July 2008.

Nguyen V, Wilson W. Expression and Purification of the Gsy1p Isoform of yeast Glycogen Synthase. July 2008.

Jarek A*, York A . Creating Evidence-Based Practice Educational Tools to Bridge the Gap Between Student and Clinical Instructor. July 2008.