YOUNG, Ralph

Title: Papers, 1902-1970s Description: 6 linear ft. Notes: Afro-American physician and civil rights leader, of Baltimore, Md. Personal and family papers, correspondence, biographical materials, awards and certificates, writings, and photographs relating to Young\u27s medical and civic work on behalf of Afro-Americans in the East Baltimore community. Includes materials relating to segregation in medicine, education, and recreation. Gift of Lois Young, 1975. Subjects: Afro-American civil rights workers -- Maryland -- Baltimore. lcsh Afro-American physicians -- Maryland -- Baltimore. lcsh Afro-Americans -- Civil rights -- Maryland -- Baltimore. Afro-Americans -- Education -- Maryland -- Baltimore. Afro-Americans -- Medical care -- Maryland -- Baltimore. Afro-Americans -- Recreation -- Maryland -- Baltimore. Afro-Americans -- Segregation -- Maryland -- Baltimore. Baltimore (Md.) -- Race relations. Location: Howard University, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center (Washington, D.C.) NIDS Fiche #: 4.72.129 NUCMC #: DCLV96-A57

QnAs with David Baltimore

At the age of 37, David Baltimore accomplished what many researchers dream of but few achieve: reversing an entrenched dogma, eventually leading to a new view of life. In the early 1970s, Baltimore, a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a professor of biology at the California Institute of Technology, discovered reverse transcriptase—an enzyme found in some tumor viruses whose genetic code is written in the RNA alphabet. He found that reverse transcriptase can copy RNA into DNA, indicating that some viruses replicate via a DNA intermediate. The finding, which won Baltimore and others the 1975 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, enriched biologists’ views on the direction of flow of genetic information in cells. Baltimore was the keynote speaker at the Sackler Colloquium, “Telomerase and Retrotransposons: Reverse Transcriptases That Shaped Genomes,” held in September 2010. Here, he offers PNAS readers his perspectives on reverse transcription

An Introduction to Data Visualization with Tableau

Tony Nguyen, MLIS, AHIP, is Technology & Communications Coordinator, National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM), Southeastern/Atlantic Region (SEA), University of Maryland, Baltimore. This presentation is an introduction to the concepts of visually representing data with the tool Tableau

Cerebroplacental ratio in predicting adverse perinatal outcome : a meta-analysis of individual participant data

Acknowledgement We would like thank Dr F. Figueras, Prof. E. Gratacos, Dr F. Crispi and Dr J. Miranda for sharing data for this project. The CPR IPD Study Group: Asma Khalil (Fetal Medi- cine Unit, St George’s Hospital Medical School and St George’s University of London, London, UK; Vascular Biology Research Centre, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St George’s University of London, Lon- don, UK), Basky Thilaganathan (Fetal Medicine Unit, St George’s Hospital Medical School and St George’s Univer- sity of London, London, UK; Vascular Biology Research Centre, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St George’s University of London, London, UK), Ozhan M Turan (Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Repro- ductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medi- cine, Baltimore, MD, USA), Sarah Crimmins (Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA), Chris Harman (Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA), Alis- son M Shannon (Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA), Sailesh Kumar (School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Mater Research Institute – University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia), Patrick Dicker (Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), Fergal Malone (Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), Elizabeth C Tully (Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), Julia Unterscheider (Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia), Isabella Crippa (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy), Alessandro Ghidini (Department of Obstetrics and Gynae- cology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy), Nadia Roncaglia (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy), Patrizia Ver- gani (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Univer- sity of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy), Amarnath Bhide (Fetal Medicine Unit, St George’s Hospital Medical School and St George’s University of London, London, UK), Fran- cesco D’Antonio (Fetal Medicine Unit, St George’s Hospital Medical School and St George’s University of London, London, UK), Gianluigi Pilu (Policlinico S. Orsola-Mal- pighi, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy), Alberto Galindo (Fetal Medicine Unit-SAMID, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, 12 de Octubre Research Institute (imas12), Com- plutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain), Ignacio Herraiz (Fetal Medicine Unit-SAMID, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, 12 de Octubre Research Institute (imas12), Com- plutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain), Alicia Vazquez-Sarandeses(FetalMedicineUnit-SAMID,Depart- ment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital 12 de Octubre, 12 de Octubre Research Institute (imas12), Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain), Cath- rine Ebbing (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway), Synnøve L Johnsen (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway), Henriette O Karlsen (Research Group for Pregnancy, Fetal Develop- ment and Birth, Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway).Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Book Reviews

Principles of Cardiac Arrhythmias. 3rd ed. By Edward K. Chung. Pp. xiii 809. Illustrated. Baltimore: Williams &Wilkins. 1983.Ethical Issues in Reproductive Medicine. Ed. by M. Reidy. Pp. 176. Illustrated. RI9,60. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan. 1982.From Parasitic Infection to Parasitic Disease (Contribution to Microbiology and Immunology, vol. 7). Ed. by P. L. Gigase and E. A. C. van Marck. Pp. ix + 269. Illustrated. DM 216,-. Basle: S. Karger. 1983.Prolonged Arrest of Cancer (New Horizons in Oncology, vol. I). Ed. by B. A. Stoll. Pp. xiv + 454. Illustrated. £25,75. London: John Wiley. 1982.Pediatric Angiography. Ed. by P. Stanley. Pp. xv + 425. Illustrated. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. 1982.Thin-needle Aspiration Biopsy (Major Problems in Pathology, vol. 14). By W. J. Frable. Pp. X\'iii + 358. Illustrated. £42,25. Philadelphia: \'(t B. Saunders. 1983.Essentials of Pulmonary Medicine. By M. H. Williams. Pp. xi + 190. Illustrated. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. 1982.Noninvasive Assessment of the Cardiovascular System: Diagnostic Principles and Techniques. Ed. by E. B. Diethrich. Pp. xxiii + 319. Illustrated. £25,75. London: Wright PSG. 1982.Periodic Abstinence for Family Planning. Ed. by R. L. Kleinman. Pp. 60. Illustrated. £1,75 (in K only). London: IPPF Medical Publications. 1983

Therapeutic Potential of Treprostinil Inhalation Powder for Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Evidence to Date

Steven J Cassady,1 Jose Alejandro N Almario,2 Gautam V Ramani3 1Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 2Department of Internal Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA; 3Division of Cardiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USACorrespondence: Steven J Cassady, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 10S. Paca Street, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21211, USA, Tel +1 410 328 8141, Fax +1 410 328 0177, Email [email protected]: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a complex and incurable disease for which pulmonary vasodilators remain the core therapy. Of the three primary pathways that vasodilators target, the prostacyclin pathway was the earliest to be used and currently has the largest number of modalities for drug delivery. Inhaled treprostinil has been introduced as a treatment option in PAH and, more recently, pulmonary hypertension (PH) due to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), and the earlier nebulized form has been joined by a dry powder form allowing for more convenient use. In this review, we discuss inhaled treprostinil, focusing on the dry powder inhalation (DPI) formulation, and explore its dosing, applications, and evidence to support patient tolerance and acceptance. Recent trials underpinning the evidence for use of inhaled treprostinil and the most recent developments concerning the drug are discussed. Finally, the review looks briefly into premarket formulations of inhaled treprostinil and relevant early studies suggesting efficacy in PAH treatment.Keywords: pulmonary arterial hypertension, PAH, prostacyclin, pulmonary hypertension due to interstitial lung disease, PH-ILD, pharmacolog

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - April 24, 2011

This is the April 124, 2011 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine\u27s newsletter - Watercooler Contents Include Tornado Relief Effort: How You Can Help Med School Café - Expert Advice for the Community COM Dean Honored With Alumni Achievement Award Dr. Rutecki Interviewed By Baltimore Sun USA Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Center Celebrates Anniversary at New Location Next Week\u27s DSS - Dr. Joseph Brewer RSVP Today Online - 2011 Oncology Outloo

Book Reviews

ImmunoparasitologyImmunoparasitology: Principles and Methods in Malaria and Schistosomiasis Research. Ed. by G. T. Strickland and K. W. Hunter. Pp. 294. Illustrated. £29,75. London: Praeger. 1982.Walsh and Hoyt's Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, vol. 1. By Neil R. Miller. Pp. xii +381. Illustrated. R66,-. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. 1982Urinary tract infectionUrinary Tract Infection (Currenr Topics in Infection, No. 3). By R. Maskell. Pp. viii + 144. Illustrated. R37,-. London: Edward Amold. 1982.Common Health Problems in Medical Practice. By E. Scott Medley. Pp. xvi +343. Illustrated. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. 1982.Endocrine pathologyEndocrine Pathology: General and Surgical. 2nd ed. Ed. by J. M. B. Bloodworth jun. Pp. xii + 895. Illustrated. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins. 1982.Experimental Hematology Today, 1982. Ed. by S. J. Baum, D. D. Ledney and S. Thierfelder. Pp. xx +266. Illusuated. DM 237,-. Basle: S. Karger. 1982.Medical Disorders of Alcoholism: Pathogenesis and Treatment (Major Problems in International Medicine, vol. XXII). By C. S. Lieber. Pp. xvii + 589. Illusuated. ± RI08,-. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. 19.82.Breast Cancer (Clinics in Oncology, No. I, vol. 3). Guest ed. M. Baum. Pp. vii +647 + 955. Illustrated. Rll,75. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders. 1982.Handbook of Medical Parasitology. By Viqar Zaman and Loh Ah Keong. Pp. viii + 218. Illustrated. £17,-. New York: ADIS Health Science Press. 1982