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Publications 2002-2008

2008

Xu H, Hu F, Sado Y, Nonomiya Y, Borza, D, Ungvari Z, LaGamma E, Csiszar A, Nedergaard M, Ballabh P.  Maturational Changes in Lamin, Fibronectin, Collagen IV and Perlecan in Germinal Matrix, Cortex and White Matter, and Effect of Betamethasone. J Neurosci Res. 2008 Jan 23.

Dweck, N, Augustine M, Pandya D, Valdes-Greene R, Visintainer P, Brumberg H. NICU lactation consultant increases percentage of outborn versus inborn babies receiving human milk. Journ of Perinatology. 2008 (28):136-140.

Ballard PL, Truog WE, Merrill JD, Gow A, Posencheg M, Golombek SG, Parton LA, Luan X, Cnaan A, Ballard RA. Plasma biomarkers of oxidative stress: relationship to lung disease and inhaled nitric oxide therapy in premature infants. Pediatrics. 2008 Mar;121(3):555-61.

2007

Truog WE, Ballard PL, Norberg M, Golombek S, Savani RC, Merrill JD, Parton LA, Cnaan A, Luan X, Ballard RA; Nitric Oxide (to Prevent) Chronic Lung Disease Study Investigators. Inflammatory markers and mediators in tracheal fluid of premature infants treated with inhaled nitric oxide. Pediatrics. 2007; 119(4):670-8.
 
Strassberg SS, Cristea IA, Qian D, Parton LA. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and the susceptibility to bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2007; 42(1):29-36.
 
Ahmad M, Fleit HB, Golightly MG, La Gamma EF. Dexamethasone Therapy Interferes with the Development of the Neutrophil Oxidative Burst In Vitro in Very Low Birthweight Infants. Am J Perinatol. 2007; 24:223-226.
 
Parab S, Nankova BB, La Gamma EF. Differential regulation of the tyrosine hydroxylase and enkephalin neuropeptide transmitter genes in rat PC12 cells by short chain fatty acids: concentration-dependent effects on transcription and RNA stability. Brain Res. 2007; 1132(1):42-50.
 
Ballabh P, Xu H, Hu F, Braun A, Smith K, Rivera A, Lou N, Ungvari Z, Goldman SA, Csiszar A, Nedergaard M. Angiogenic inhibition reduces germinal matrix hemorrhage. Nature Med. 2007, 13(4):477-485.
 
Li J, Zhao X, Li X, Lerea KM, Olson SC. Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor-Dependent Increase in Nitric Oxide Synthase Expression in Pulmonary Endothelium is Mediated via a G{alpha}i3/Ras/Raf/MAPK Pathway. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2007
 
Ballard P, Merrill J, Truog W, Godinez R,Godenez M, McDevitt T, Ning Y, Golombek S, Parton L, Luan X, Cnaan A, Ballard R. Surfactant Function and Composition in Premature Infants Treated with Inhaled Nitric Oxide. Pediatrics. 2007; 12(2):346-53.
 
Golombek SG, van den Anker J, Rose K:  Clinical Trials in Children - Ethical and Practical Issues. Int J Pharm Med 2007; 21 (2): 121-129.
 
Braun A, Xu H, Hu, F, Kocherlakots P, Siegel D, Chander, P, Ungvari Z, Csiszar A, Nedergaard M, Ballabh P.  Paucity of Pericytes in Germinal Matrix Vasculature of PrematureInfants. Journ of Neuroscience. 2007, 27(44):12012-12024.

2006

Morag I, Epelman M, Daneman A, Moineddin R, Parvez B, Schecter T, Hellman J: Portal vein thrombosis in the neonate: risk factors, course, and outcome.  J Pediatr 2006; 148(6): 735-39
 
Parton L, Strassberg S, Qian D, Galvin-Parton P, Cristea I: The Genetic Basis for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.  Frontiers in Bioscience  2006; 11:1854-1860.
 
Shah P, Nankova BB, Parab S, LaGamma EF: Short chain fatty acids induce TH gene expression via ERK-dependent phosphorylation of CREB protein.  Br Res 2006, 1107:13-23
 
Parton LA, Strassberg S, Qian D, Galvin-Parton PA, Cristea IA: The genetic basis for bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Frontiers in Bioscience  2006,  11:1854-60
 
Taddio A, Lee C, Yip A, Parvez B, McNamara PJ, Shah V:  Intravenous morphine and topical tetracaine for treatment of pain in neonates undergoing central line placement.  JAMA 2006; 15;295(7):793-800. 
 
El-Khoury N, Braun A, Pandy M, Nedergaard M, LaGamma EF, Ballabh P: Astrocyte endfeet in germinal matrix, cerebral cortex and white matter in developing infants. Pediatr Res 2006; 59(5):673-9
 
Parab S, Nankova BB, La Gamma EF: Differential regulation of the tyrosine hydroxylase and enkephalin neuropeptide transmitter genes in rat PC12 cells by short chain fatty acids: Concentration-dependent effects on transcription and RNA stability.  Molecular Br Res; In press, 2006
 
Simmonds A,  La Gamma EF:  Part I: Rediscovering the basics: Addressing the “new” NEC. Indian J Peds 2006; 73(11):1-9
 
Simmonds A, La Gamma EF: Part II: Toward improving mucosal barrier defenses: rhG-CSF plus IgG antibody. Indian J Peds 2006; 73(11):10-18
 
Mally P, Golombek SG, Mishra,R, Nigam S, Mohandas K, Depalhma H, LaGamma EF:  Association of Necrotizing Enterocolitis with Elective Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusions in Stable Premature Neonates.  In Press.  Am J Perinatol 2006

2005

Hsu CD, Polavarapu S, Rajendran G, Fuks A, Strassberg S, Godi I, Beneck D, Parton L:  The Role of Fas-670 Gene  Polymorphism in Normal and Preeclamptic Pregnancies.  Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004; 191(6): S31. 
 
Fuks A, Parton L, Polavarapu S, Netta D, Strassberg S, Godi I, Hsu CD: Fas and Fas Ligand Polymorphism in Preterm Labor.  Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004; 191(6):S48
 
Parvez B, Parmar N, Chan A: Trimming of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) may increase the risk of thrombosis. Thrombosis Research 2004; 113:175-177
 
DeCastro M, Nankova BB, Shah P, Patel P, Mally PV, Mishra R, La Gamma EF:  Short chain fatty acids regulate tyrosine hydroxylase gene expression through cAMP-dependent signaling pathway.  Molec Br Res 2005; 142:28-38
 
Patel P, Nankova BB, La Gamma EF: Butyrate, a gut-derived environmental signal, regulates tyrosine hydroxylase gene expression via a novel promoter element. Develop Br Res 2005; 160:53-62
 
Fuks A, Parton LA, Polavarapu S, Netta D, Strassberg S, Godi I, Hsu C-D:  Polymorphism of Fas and Fas Ligand in Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes in Singleton Pregnancies. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 193(3):1132-6
 
Kakkera DK, Siddiq MM, Parton LA: Interleukin-1 Balance in the Lungs of Preterm Infants Who Develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Biol Neonate 2005; 87:82-90s
 
Eulmesekian P, Cutz E, Parvez B, Bohn D, Adatia I: Alveolar capillary dysplasia: a six year single center experience. J Perinat Med 2005; 33(4):347-552
 
Truog WE, Golombek SG: Principles of management of respiratory problems, in Avery’s Neonatology Pathophysiology and Management of the Newborn  edited by Mhairi G.  MacDonald, Mary M.K. Seshia and Martha D. Mullet – Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,  Philadelphia, 6th Edition, 2005, pp 600-621

2004

Ballabh P, Braun A, Nedergaard M: Recent insights in blood brain barrier: an overview. Structure, regulation, modulating factors and clinical implications. Neurobiology of Disease 2004; 16:1-13
 
Ballabh P, Braun A, Nedergaard M:  Anatomical analysis of blood vessels in germinal matrix and cerebral cortex in developing infants. Pediatr Res 2004; 56(1):117-24.
 
Golombek SG, Berning F, LaGamma EF: Compliance with prophylaxis for respiratory syncytial virus in a home setting.  Pediatr Infect Dis J 2004; 23(4):318-322
 
Mally P, Mishra R, Gandhi S, DeCastro MH, Nankova BB,  La Gamma EF: Stereospecific regulation of  tyrosine hydroxylase and preenkephalin genes by short-chain fatty acids in rat PC12 cells. Pediatr Res 2004; 55(5):847-854
 
Ahmad M, Fleit HB, Golightly MG, La Gamma EF: In vivo effect of rh-GCSF on phagocytic function and oxidative burst activity in septic neutropenic neonates.  Biol Neonate, 2004, 86:48-54
 
Zia, MT, Nankova BB, Krishan,K, Gueorguiev D, Frenz CM, Sabban EL, La Gamma EF: Role of Ca2+ in induction of neurotransmitter-related gene expression by butyrate. NeuroReport: Molec Neurosci 2004; 15:1177-1181.

2003

Mishra R, Golombek SG, Ramirez-Tolentino SR, Das S, LaGamma EF: Low birthweight neonates exhibit a physiologic set point to regulate CO2: an untapped potential to minimize volutrauma-associated lung injury. Am J Perinatol 2003; 20(8): 453-463
 
Nankova BB, Chua J, Mishra R, Kobasiuk CD, LaGamma EF: Nicotinic induction of ppENK and tyrosine hydroxylase gene expression in butyrate-differentiated rat PC12 cells: a model for adaptation to gut-derived environmental signals. Pediatr Res 2003; 53(1):113-118
 
Brumberg H, La Gamma EF: New perspectives on nutrition enhance outcomes for premature infants. Pediatric Annals  2003; 32:617-626.

2002

Golombek SG, Rohan AJ, Parvez B, Salice AL, La Gamma EF: “Proactive” Management of  Percutaneously inserted central catheters results in decreased incidence of infection in the ELBW population.  J Perinatol 2002; 22:209-213
 
Levendoglu-Tugal O, Ozkaynak FM, La Gamma EF, Sherbany A, Sandoval D, Jayabose S:  Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis presenting with thrombocytopenia in the newborn. J Ped Hem Onc  2002; 24(5):405-409
 
Wolkoff LI, Levine CR, Koo HC, LaGamma EF, Pollack S, Chester D, Bashore J,  Davis JM: The effects of GCSF on hyperoxia-induced lung injury in newborn piglets. Lung  2002; 180(4):229-239
 
LaGamma EF, DeCastro MH: What is the rationale for the use of GCSF or GMCSF in the NICU? Acta Paediatr Supl. 2002; 438:109-115
 
Golombek SG: The history of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) from 1850’s to the present. J Perinatol 2002; 22:242-246

Golombek SG, Brill PE, Salice AL: Randomized trial of alcohol versus triple dye for umbilical cord care. Clin Pediatr 2002; 41(6):419-423
 
Golombek SG, LaGamma EF, Paneth N: Treatment of transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity: a survey of neonatal practice. J Perinatol 2002; 22(7):563-565
 
Ballabh P, Lo ES, Kumari J, Cooper T, Zervoudakis I, Auld PAM, Krauss AN: Pharmacokinetics of betamethasone in twin and singleton pregnancy. Clin Pharmacol Ther 2002; 71:39-45.
 
Chasen ST, Al-Kouatly, Ballabh P, Skupski DW, Chervenak FA. Outcomes of dichorionic triplet pregnancies. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002; 186:765-7

DeCastro M, LaGamma EF: The Role of Corticosteroids in Neonatal Epithelial Cell Adaption and Endothelial Cell-Mediated Injury in Principles of Corticosteroid Therapy, eds., Lin and Paget, Arnold Publishers,  London, 2002, pp 398-408

Klenoff-Brumberg HL, Genen LH: High versus low medium chain triglyceride content of formula for promoting short term growth of preterm infants. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2002; Issue 3. Art. No.:CD002777.