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Stanley G. Rockson, MD
Cardiologist
Practice Areas
- Anomalous Coronary Artery (ACA)
- Aortic Disease
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arrhythmia
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Flutter
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cholesterol
- Chronic Hypertension
- Claudication
- Congenital Vascular Malformations (CVM)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Gorham's Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Hemangiomas
- Intestinal Lymphangiectasia
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
- Lipedema
- Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
- Lymphangioma
- Lymphedema
- Maffucci's Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Stenosis/Regurgitation
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
- Protein-Losing Enteropathy
- Proteus Syndrome
- Renal Hypertension
- Renal Vascular Disease
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Disease
- Vascular Malformation
Professional Education
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1977) MA
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School (1976) MA
- Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine (1981)
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (1981) MA
- Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (1978)
- Medical Education: Duke University Medical Center (1975) NC
Honors & Awards
- Deans Award for Excellence in Teaching, Stanford University (2004)
- Lymphatic Research Leadership Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation (2004, 2006)
- Chief Residents Teaching Award, Stanford University (2003)
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Stanford University (2000)
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford University (1999)
- Samuel Levine Fellow, American Heart Association (1977)
- Roche Award for Clinical Excellence, Duke University (1975)
- John A. White Fellow, North Carolina Arthritis Foundation (1974-5)
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Duke University (1973)
- Phi Beta Kappa, Duke University (1971)
- David W. Rytand Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (1999)
- Teaching Award in Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2000)
- Chief Residents' Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Stanford University (2003)
- Franklin G. Ebaugh Jr. Award for Mentoring Medical Students, Stanford University (2008)
- E. William Hancock Cardiovascular Medicine Teaching Award, Stanford University (2008)
- Pioneer Award, Lymphatic Research Foundation (2009)
Administrative Appointments
- Member, Trans-NIH Angiogenesis Research Program (TARP), National Institutes of Health (2004 - Present)
- Member, Trans-NIH Coordinating Committee for Lymphatic Research (2002 - Present)
- Chair, Gordon Research Conference: Molecular Mechanisms of Lymphatic Function and Disease (2002 - 2004)
- Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Stanford University (1999 - 2008)
- Editorial Board, Angiology (1997 - Present)
- Editor-in-Chief, Lymphatic Research and Biology (2002 - Present)
- Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, Lymphatic Research Foundation (1999 - Present)
- Director, Stanford Center for Lymphatic and Venous Disorders, Stanford University (2000 - Present)
- Chief of Consultative Cardiology, Stanford University (1997 - Present)
- Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine, Stanford University (2008 - Present)
Publications
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IUA-ISVI Consensus for diagnosis guideline of chronic lymphedema of the limbs.
Lee, B. B., Antignani, P. L., Baroncelli, T. A., Boccardo, F. M., Brorson, H., & Yamamoto, T. (2015). IUA-ISVI Consensus for diagnosis guideline of chronic lymphedema of the limbs. International angiology , 34(4), 311-332. -
Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis.
Fotiou, E., Martin-Almedina, S., Simpson, M. A., Lin, S., Gordon, K., & Ostergaard, P. (2015). Novel mutations in PIEZO1 cause an autosomal recessive generalized lymphatic dysplasia with non-immune hydrops fetalis. Nature communications, 6, 8085-?. -
Lymphedema Prevalence and Treatment Benefits in Cancer: Impact of a Therapeutic Intervention on Health Outcomes and Costs
Brayton, K. M., Hirsch, A. T., O'Brien, P. J., Cheville, A., Karaca-Mandic, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2014). Lymphedema Prevalence and Treatment Benefits in Cancer: Impact of a Therapeutic Intervention on Health Outcomes and Costs. PLOS ONE, 9(12). -
Laboratory models for the investigation of lymphangiomatosis
Rockson, S. G. (2014). Laboratory models for the investigation of lymphangiomatosis. MICROVASCULAR RESEARCH, 96, 64-67.
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IL-6 regulates adipose deposition and homeostasis in lymphedema
Cuzzone, D. A., Weitman, E. S., Albano, N. J., Ghanta, S., Savetsky, I. L., & Mehrara, B. J. (2014). IL-6 regulates adipose deposition and homeostasis in lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-HEART AND CIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY, 306(10).
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New developments in clinical aspects of lymphatic disease
Mortimer, P. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2014). New developments in clinical aspects of lymphatic disease. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 124(3), 915-921.
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Essential Role of Apelin Signaling During Lymphatic Development in Zebrafish
Kim, J.-D., Kang, Y., Kim, Jm., Papangeli, I., Kang, H., & Jin, S.-W. (2014). Essential Role of Apelin Signaling During Lymphatic Development in Zebrafish. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 34(2), 338-345.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013
Lee, B. B., Andrade, M., Antignani, P. L., Boccardo, F., Bunke, N., & Villavicencio, J. L. (2013). Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus Document of the International Union of Phlebology (IUP)-2013. INTERNATIONAL ANGIOLOGY, 32(6), 541-574.
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The Lymphatics and the Inflammatory Response: Lessons Learned from Human Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2013). The Lymphatics and the Inflammatory Response: Lessons Learned from Human Lymphedema. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(3), 117-120.
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Lymphatics: Where the Circulation Meets the Immune System
Rockson, S. G. (2013). Lymphatics: Where the Circulation Meets the Immune System. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(3), 115-115.
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Assessing extracellular fluid volume in breast cancer lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2013). Assessing extracellular fluid volume in breast cancer lymphedema. Lymphatic research and biology, 11(2), 65-?.
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Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema
Avraham, T., Zampell, J. C., Yan, A., Elhadad, S., Weitman, E. S., & Mehrara, B. J. (2013). Th2 differentiation is necessary for soft tissue fibrosis and lymphatic dysfunction resulting from lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 27(3), 1114-1126.
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The Aging Lymphatics Become More Mature
Rockson, S. G. (2013). The Aging Lymphatics Become More Mature. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 11(1), 1-1.
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Prospective Transcriptomic Pathway Analysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency: Identification and Validation of a Circulating Biomarker Panel
Lin, S., Kim, J., Lee, M.-J., Roche, L., Yang, N. L., & Rockson, S. G. (2012). Prospective Transcriptomic Pathway Analysis of Human Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency: Identification and Validation of a Circulating Biomarker Panel. PLOS ONE, 7(12).
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Experimental lymphedema: can cellular therapies augment the therapeutic potential for lymphangiogenesis?
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Experimental lymphedema: can cellular therapies augment the therapeutic potential for lymphangiogenesis?. Journal of the American Heart Association, 1(4).
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Lack of Significant Interactions Between Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-Analysis of Existing Literature
Gerson, L. B., McMahon, D., Olkin, I., Stave, C., & Rockson, S. G. (2012). Lack of Significant Interactions Between Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-Analysis of Existing Literature. DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 57(5), 1304-1313.
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Update on the biology and treatment of lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Update on the biology and treatment of lymphedema. Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine, 14(2), 184-192.
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Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis, and Inflammation
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Angiogenesis, Lymphangiogenesis, and Inflammation. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(4), 151-151.
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The Lymphatic Biology of Aging
Rockson, S. G. (2012). The Lymphatic Biology of Aging. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(2), 45-45.
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Reflections on a Decade of Lymphatic Research and Biology
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Reflections on a Decade of Lymphatic Research and Biology. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(1), 1-1.
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Cancer Is Part of the Lymphatic Continuum
Rockson, S. G. (2012). Cancer Is Part of the Lymphatic Continuum. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 10(3), 95-95.
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Temporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger signal expression after wound healing and in response to lymphedema
Zampell, J. C., Yan, A., Avraham, T., Andrade, V., Malliaris, S., & Mehrara, B. J. (2011). Temporal and spatial patterns of endogenous danger signal expression after wound healing and in response to lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-CELL PHYSIOLOGY, 300(5), C1107-C1121.
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Animal Models for the Mechanistic Study of Systemic Lymphangiomatosis
Rockson, S. G. (2011). Animal Models for the Mechanistic Study of Systemic Lymphangiomatosis. LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY, 9(4), 195-199.
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Blockade of Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 Accelerates Lymphatic Regeneration during Wound Repair
Avraham, T., Daluvoy, S., Zampell, J., Yan, A., Haviv, Y. S., & Mehrara, B. J. (2010). Blockade of Transforming Growth Factor-beta 1 Accelerates Lymphatic Regeneration during Wound Repair. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY, 177(6), 3202-3214.
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Current concepts and future directions in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease
Rockson, S. G. (2010). Current concepts and future directions in the diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 15(3), 223-231.
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Causes and consequences of lymphatic disease
Rockson, S. G. (2010). Causes and consequences of lymphatic disease. LYMPHATICS IN THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: PHYSIOLOGY, HEALTH, AND DISEASE, 1207, E2-E6.
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Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacotherapy with Ketoprofen Ameliorates Experimental Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency in Mice
Nakamura, K., Radhakrishnan, K., Wong, Y. M., & Rockson, S. G. (2009). Anti-Inflammatory Pharmacotherapy with Ketoprofen Ameliorates Experimental Lymphatic Vascular Insufficiency in Mice. PLOS ONE, 4(12).
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Lymphatic research: past, present, and future.
Rockson, S. G. (2009). Lymphatic research: past, present, and future. Lymphatic research and biology, 7(4), 183-187.
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Therapeutic responses to exogenous VEGF-C administration in experimental lymphedema: immunohistochemical and molecular characterization.
Jin, D. P., An, A., Liu, J., Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2009). Therapeutic responses to exogenous VEGF-C administration in experimental lymphedema: immunohistochemical and molecular characterization. Lymphatic research and biology, 7(1), 47-57.
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The unique biology of lymphatic edema.
Rockson, S. G. (2009). The unique biology of lymphatic edema. Lymphatic research and biology, 7(2), 97-100.
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Appropriate Secondary Prevention of Acute Atherothrombotic Events and Strategies to Improve Guideline Adherence
Rockson, S. G. (2009). Appropriate Secondary Prevention of Acute Atherothrombotic Events and Strategies to Improve Guideline Adherence. POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE, 121(1), 25-39.
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The role of the lymphatic circulation in the natural history and expression of cardiovascular disease
Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). The role of the lymphatic circulation in the natural history and expression of cardiovascular disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, 129(3), 309-317.
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Diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease
Rockson, S. G. (2008). Diagnosis and management of lymphatic vascular disease. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 52(10), 799-806.
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The lymphatic continuum revisited - Preface
Rockson, S. G. (2008). The lymphatic continuum revisited - Preface. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, IX-X.
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Gorham's disease - An osseous disease of lymphangiogenesis?
Radhakrishnan, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Gorham's disease - An osseous disease of lymphangiogenesis?. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 203-205.
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Estimating the population burden of lymphedema
Rockson, S. G., & Rivera, K. K. (2008). Estimating the population burden of lymphedema. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 147-154.
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Animal models for the molecular and mechanistic study of lymphatic biology and disease
Shin, W. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Animal models for the molecular and mechanistic study of lymphatic biology and disease. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 50-74.
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The clinical spectrum of lymphatic disease
Radhakrisihnan, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). The clinical spectrum of lymphatic disease. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM REVISITED, 1131, 155-184.
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Molecular targets for therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic dysfunction and disease.
Nakamura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2008). Molecular targets for therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic dysfunction and disease. Lymphatic research and biology, 6(3-4), 181-189.
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Reinforcing a continuum of care: In-hospital initiation of long-term secondary prevention following acute coronary syndromes
Rockson, S. G., DeGoma, E. M., & Fonarow, G. C. (2007). Reinforcing a continuum of care: In-hospital initiation of long-term secondary prevention following acute coronary syndromes. CARDIOVASCULAR DRUGS AND THERAPY, 21(5), 375-388.
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A novel VEGFR3 mutation causes Milroy disease
Butler, M. G., Dagenais, S. L., Rockson, S. G., & Glover, T. W. (2007). A novel VEGFR3 mutation causes Milroy disease. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS PART A, 143A(11), 1212-1217.
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Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease
Nakaniura, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2007). Biomarkers of lymphatic function and disease. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS & THERAPY, 11(4), 227-238.
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Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2007). Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index. MOLECULAR DIAGNOSIS & THERAPY, 11(2), 109-116.
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Inflammatory manifestations of experimental lymphatic insufficiency
Tabibiazar, R., Cheung, L., Han, J., Swanson, J., Beilhack, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). Inflammatory manifestations of experimental lymphatic insufficiency. PLOS MEDICINE, 3(7), 1114-1139.
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Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Lymphedema. Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine, 8(2), 129-136.
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A pilot, prospective evaluation of a novel alternative for maintenance therapy of breast cancer-associated lymphedema [ISRCTN76522412]
Wilburn, O., Wilburn, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). A pilot, prospective evaluation of a novel alternative for maintenance therapy of breast cancer-associated lymphedema [ISRCTN76522412]. BMC CANCER.
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Literature watch.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Literature watch. Lymphatic research and biology, 4(1), 57-61.
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Addressing the unmet needs in lymphedema risk management.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). Addressing the unmet needs in lymphedema risk management. Lymphatic research and biology, 4(1), 42-46.
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The lymphatic continuum continues.
Rockson, S. G. (2006). The lymphatic continuum continues. Lymphatic research and biology, 4(1), 1-2.
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Indirect magnetic resonance lymphangiography to assess lymphatic function in experimental murine lymphedema.
Pan, D., Suzuki, Y., Yang, P. C., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). Indirect magnetic resonance lymphangiography to assess lymphatic function in experimental murine lymphedema. Lymphatic research and biology, 4(4), 211-216.
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An experimental model for the study of lymphedema and its response to therapeutic lymphangiogenesis
Cheung, L., Han, J., Beilhack, A., Joshi, S., Wilburn, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). An experimental model for the study of lymphedema and its response to therapeutic lymphangiogenesis. BIODRUGS, 20(6), 363-370.
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Validation of a new technique for the quantitation of edema in the experimental setting.
Pan, D., Han, J., Wilburn, P., & Rockson, S. G. (2006). Validation of a new technique for the quantitation of edema in the experimental setting. Lymphatic research and biology, 4(3), 153-158.
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Therapeutics for lymphatic disease: the role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Therapeutics for lymphatic disease: the role of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector. Lymphatic research and biology, 3(3), 103-104.
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The lymphatic biology of Kaposi's sarcoma.
Cheung, L., & Rockson, S. G. (2005). The lymphatic biology of Kaposi's sarcoma. Lymphatic research and biology, 3(1), 25-35.
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Lymphedema therapy in the vascular anomaly patient: therapeutics for the forgotten circulation.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Lymphedema therapy in the vascular anomaly patient: therapeutics for the forgotten circulation. Lymphatic research and biology, 3(4), 253-255.
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Literature watch. A genetic Xenopus laevis tadpole model to study lymphangiogenesis.
Rockson, S. G. (2005). Literature watch. A genetic Xenopus laevis tadpole model to study lymphangiogenesis. Lymphatic research and biology, 3(4), 263-267.
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Treprostinil for the treatment of severe digital necrosis in systemic sclerosis
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2005). Treprostinil for the treatment of severe digital necrosis in systemic sclerosis. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 10(1), 29-32.
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Benefits of resident work hours regulation
Skeff, K. M., Ezeji-Okoye, S., Pompei, P., & Rockson, S. (2004). Benefits of resident work hours regulation. ANNALS OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 140(10), 816-817.
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The effect of VEGF-C-induced lymphangiogenesis on gene expression profiles in experimental lymphedema
Kiazand, A., Tsao, P., An, A. C., Han, J., Swanson, J., & Rockson, S. G. (2004). The effect of VEGF-C-induced lymphangiogenesis on gene expression profiles in experimental lymphedema. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 24(5), E62-E62.
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The effect of VEGF-C-Induced Lymphangiogenesis on Expression profiles for Lymphangiogenesis-related genes in experimental lymphedema
Kiazand, A., Berkowski, J. A., An, A. C., Swanson, J., Han, J., & Rockson, S. G. (2004). The effect of VEGF-C-Induced Lymphangiogenesis on Expression profiles for Lymphangiogenesis-related genes in experimental lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 18(4), A635-A635.
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Comparing the guidelines: Anticoagulation therapy to optimize stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation
Rockson, S. G., & Albers, G. W. (2004). Comparing the guidelines: Anticoagulation therapy to optimize stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 43(6), 929-935.
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Lymphatic biology and disease: is it being taught? Who is listening?
Rockson, S. G., Granger, D. N., Skeff, K. M., & Chaite, W. (2004). Lymphatic biology and disease: is it being taught? Who is listening?. Lymphatic research and biology, 2(2), 86-95.
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Tumors, wounds, and lymph.
Rockson, S. G. (2004). Tumors, wounds, and lymph. Lymphatic research and biology, 2(4), 153-154.
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The potential for molecular treatment strategies in lymphatic disease.
An, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2004). The potential for molecular treatment strategies in lymphatic disease. Lymphatic research and biology, 2(4), 173-181.
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The elusive adipose connection.
Rockson, S. G. (2004). The elusive adipose connection. Lymphatic research and biology, 2(3), 105-106.
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How can lymphatic research influence lymphatic education?
Rockson, S. G. (2004). How can lymphatic research influence lymphatic education?. Lymphatic research and biology, 2(2), 67-68.
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Coronary restenosis: A review of mechanisms and management
Rajagopal, V., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Coronary restenosis: A review of mechanisms and management. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 115(7), 547-553.
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Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling
Chi, J. T., Chang, H. Y., Haraldsen, G., Jahnsen, F. L., Troyanskaya, O. G., & Brown, P. O. (2003). Endothelial cell diversity revealed by global expression profiling. PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 100(19), 10623-10628.
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Endothelial dysfunction: Clinical strategies for treating oxidant stress
Fenster, B. E., Tsao, P. S., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Endothelial dysfunction: Clinical strategies for treating oxidant stress. AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL, 146(2), 218-226.
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Poor early sensitivity of myoglobin for the diagnosis of myocardial injury
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Poor early sensitivity of myoglobin for the diagnosis of myocardial injury. CIRCULATION, 107(19), E144-E144.
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Lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic insufficiency: Lymphatic endothelial and inflammatory RNA expression patterns
Shin, W. S., Rockson, N. B., Sanchez, D. R., Midde, R., Alitalo, K., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Lymphangiogenesis in lymphatic insufficiency: Lymphatic endothelial and inflammatory RNA expression patterns. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 23(5), A52-A52.
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The third circulation: Radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lymphedema
Szuba, A., Shin, W. S., Strauss, H. W., & Rockson, S. (2003). The third circulation: Radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy in the evaluation of lymphedema. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 44(1), 43-57.
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Immune traffic: a functional overview.
Beilhack, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Immune traffic: a functional overview. Lymphatic research and biology, 1(3), 219-234.
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Animal models for the study of lymphatic insufficiency.
Shin, W. S., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2003). Animal models for the study of lymphatic insufficiency. Lymphatic research and biology, 1(2), 159-169.
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Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C.
Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Karkkainen, M. J., Shin, W. S., Beynet, D. P., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C. FASEB journal , 16(14), 1985-1987.
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Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema - A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression
Szuba, A., Achalu, R., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with breast carcinoma-associated lymphedema - A randomized, prospective study of a role for adjunctive intermittent pneumatic compression. CANCER, 95(11), 2260-2267.
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Quantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper extremity
Szuba, A., Strauss, W., Sirsikar, S. P., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Quantitative radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy predicts outcome of manual lymphatic therapy in breast cancer-related lymphedema of the upper extremity. NUCLEAR MEDICINE COMMUNICATIONS, 23(12), 1171-1175.
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Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Rapid diagnosis of myocardial injury with troponin T and CK-MB relative index. CIRCULATION, 106(19), 531-531.
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Lymphedema-lymphangiectasia-mental retardation (Hennekam) syndrome: A review
Van Balkom, I. Dc., Alders, M., Allanson, J., Bellini, C., Frank, U., & Hennekam, R. Cm. (2002). Lymphedema-lymphangiectasia-mental retardation (Hennekam) syndrome: A review. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS, 112(4), 412-421.
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Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C
Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Karkkainen, M. J., Shin, W. S., Beynet, D. P., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis with human recombinant VEGF-C. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(12), 1985-?.
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Myocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Wijetunga, M., & Rockson, S. (2002). Myocarditis in systemic lupus erythematosus. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 113(5), 419-423.
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Diagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema
Szuba, A., Razavi, M., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Diagnosis and treatment of concomitant venous obstruction in patients with secondary lymphedema. JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY, 13(8), 799-803.
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Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in a rabbit ear model of chronic post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency
Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Shin, W., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). Therapeutic lymphangiogenesis in a rabbit ear model of chronic post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A516-A516.
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A model for chronic, post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency
Shin, W., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Beynet, D. P., Rockson, N. B., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). A model for chronic, post-surgical lymphatic insufficiency. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A123-A124.
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A model of acute, post-surgical lymphedema
Beynet, D. P., Szuba, A., Skobe, M., Rockson, N. B., Dakhil, N., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). A model of acute, post-surgical lymphedema. FASEB JOURNAL, 16(4), A124-A124.
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Preclinical models of lymphatic disease - The potential for growth factor and gene therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2002). Preclinical models of lymphatic disease - The potential for growth factor and gene therapy. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 979, 64-75.
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Biological principles - Panel discussion
Rockson, Slavin, S., Detmer, M., Miller, A., Mouta, C., & Glover, T. (2002). Biological principles - Panel discussion. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 979, 76-79.
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The lymphatic continuum - The past, present, and exciting future of lymphatic research
Rockson, S. G. (2002). The lymphatic continuum - The past, present, and exciting future of lymphatic research. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 979, 1-4.
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The role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights
Shin, W. S., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (2002). The role of chemokines in human cardiovascular pathology: enhanced biological insights. ATHEROSCLEROSIS, 160(1), 91-102.
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Lymphedema after surgery for cancer - The role of patient support groups in patient therapy
Rockson, S. G. (2002). Lymphedema after surgery for cancer - The role of patient support groups in patient therapy. DISEASE MANAGEMENT & HEALTH OUTCOMES, 10(6), 345-347.
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New tools for lymphatic investigation - Panel discussion
Rockson, S. G., Niklason, L., Zawieja, D., Ochoa, E., Granger, & Hayward. (2002). New tools for lymphatic investigation - Panel discussion. LYMPHATIC CONTINUUM: LYMPHATIC BIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 979, 35-38.
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Feasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction
Engel, G., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Feasibility and reliability of rapid diagnosis of myocardial infarction. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES, 322(6), 339-344.
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Photoangioplasty recount: Clear punch or dimpled chad? Response
Rockson, S. G., Razavi, M., Szuba, A., Filardo, S., Fitzgerald, P., & Adelman, D. C. (2001). Photoangioplasty recount: Clear punch or dimpled chad? Response. CIRCULATION, 104(11), E55-E56.
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Angiogenesis and the ischaemic heart
Tabibiazar, R., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Angiogenesis and the ischaemic heart. EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL, 22(11), 903-918.
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Formulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism: A review of preclinical and clinical studies
Tabibiazar, R., Jamali, A. H., & Rockson, S. G. (2001). Formulating clinical strategies for angiotensin antagonism: A review of preclinical and clinical studies. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 110(6), 471-480.
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Lymphedema
Rockson, S. G. (2001). Lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 110(4), 288-295.
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Photoangioplasty for human peripheral atherosclerosis - Results of a phase I trial of photodynamic therapy with motexafin lutetium (Antrin)
Rockson, S. G., Kramer, P., Razavi, M., Szuba, A., Filardo, S., & Adelman, D. C. (2000). Photoangioplasty for human peripheral atherosclerosis - Results of a phase I trial of photodynamic therapy with motexafin lutetium (Antrin). CIRCULATION, 102(19), 2322-2324.
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Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., Yousuf, S., & Rockson, S. G. (2000). Decongestive lymphatic therapy for patients with cancer-related or primary lymphedema. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 109(4), 296-300.
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Photoangioplasty - An emerging clinical cardiovascular role for photodynamic therapy
Rockson, S. G., Lorenz, D. P., Cheong, W. F., & Woodburn, K. W. (2000). Photoangioplasty - An emerging clinical cardiovascular role for photodynamic therapy. CIRCULATION, 102(5), 591-596.
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Benefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and coronary heart disease: pharmacoeconomics.
Rockson, S. G. (2000). Benefits of lipid-lowering agents in stroke and coronary heart disease: pharmacoeconomics. Current atherosclerosis reports, 2(2), 144-150.
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Lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G. (2000). Lymphedema. Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine, 2(3), 237-242.
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Cardiovascular photodynamic therapy: State of the art
Woodburn, K. W., & Rockson, S. G. (2000). Cardiovascular photodynamic therapy: State of the art. LASERS IN SURGERY: ADVANCED CHARACTERIZATION, THERAPEUTICS, AND SYSTEMS X, 1(1), 560-568.
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Lymphoscintigraphic manifestations of Hennekam syndrome - A case report
Rockson, S. G., De Los Santos, M., & Szuba, A. (1999). Lymphoscintigraphic manifestations of Hennekam syndrome - A case report. ANGIOLOGY, 50(12), 1017-1020.
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Fibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report
Cooke, J. P., Bhatnagar, R., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1999). Fibroblast growth factor as therapy for critical limb ischemia: a case report. VASCULAR MEDICINE, 4(2), 89-91.
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Images in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman.
Rockson, S. G., & Szuba, A. (1999). Images in vascular medicine. Complex lower extremity edema in a young woman. Vascular medicine , 4(4), 273-274.
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Lutetium Texaphyrin: A New Therapeutic Tool for Human Atherosclerosis.
Rockson, S. G. (1999). Lutetium Texaphyrin: A New Therapeutic Tool for Human Atherosclerosis. Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine, 1(3), 199-202.
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Precipitating factors in lymphedema: Myths and realities
Rockson, S. G. (1998). Precipitating factors in lymphedema: Myths and realities. CANCER, 83(12), 2814-2816.
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Workgroup III - Diagnosis and management of lymphedema
Rockson, S. G., Miller, L. T., Senie, R., Brennan, M. J., Casley-Smith, J. R., & Walder, A. L. (1998). Workgroup III - Diagnosis and management of lymphedema. CANCER, 83(12), 2882-?.
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American Cancer Society Lymphedema Workshop. Workgroup III: Diagnosis and management of lymphedema.
Rockson, S. G., Miller, L. T., Senie, R., Brennan, M. J., Casley-Smith, J. R., & Walder, A. L. (1998). American Cancer Society Lymphedema Workshop. Workgroup III: Diagnosis and management of lymphedema. Cancer, 83(12), 2882-2885.
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Photodynamic angioplasty of human atherosclerosis with ANTRIN photosensitization
Rockson, S. G., Szuba, A., Razavi, M., Yeung, A. C., & Cooke, J. P. (1998). Photodynamic angioplasty of human atherosclerosis with ANTRIN photosensitization. CIRCULATION, 98(17), 66-66.
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Myocardial ischemia and infarction due to multiple coronary-cameral fistulae: Two case reports and review of the literature
Wolf, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Myocardial ischemia and infarction due to multiple coronary-cameral fistulae: Two case reports and review of the literature. CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSIS, 43(2), 179-183.
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Images in vascular medicine. Phlegmasia coerulea dolens--venous gangrene.
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Images in vascular medicine. Phlegmasia coerulea dolens--venous gangrene. Vascular medicine , 3(1), 29-31.
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Lymphedema: classification, diagnosis and therapy.
Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Lymphedema: classification, diagnosis and therapy. Vascular medicine , 3(2), 145-156.
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Images in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema.
De Los Santos, M., Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1998). Images in vascular medicine. Lymphoscintigraphy in congenital lymphedema. Vascular medicine , 3(4), 327-328.
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Peripheral arterial insufficiency: mechanisms, natural history, and therapeutic options.
Rockson, S. G., & Cooke, J. P. (1998). Peripheral arterial insufficiency: mechanisms, natural history, and therapeutic options. Advances in internal medicine, 43, 253-277.
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Lymphedema: anatomy, physiology and pathogenesis.
Szuba, A., & Rockson, S. G. (1997). Lymphedema: anatomy, physiology and pathogenesis. Vascular medicine , 2(4), 321-326.
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Limitations of Quantitative Coronary Angiography
Rockson S. (1997). Limitations of Quantitative Coronary Angiography. Guidebook to Coronary Endovascular Diagnostic Techniques. Geschwind HJ, Kern MJ, Editors. Futura Publications, Mt. Kisko, NY,.
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Lymphedema: A review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics.
Rockson S., & Szuba A. (1997). Lymphedema: A review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics. Vascular Medicine, (2).
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High prevalence of venous disease in patients with post mastectomy lymphedema
Szuba, A., Hu, B. S., Brittain, J., Rockson, S. G., & Cooke, J. P. (1996). High prevalence of venous disease in patients with post mastectomy lymphedema. CIRCULATION, 94(8), 1370-1370.
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A novel therapy for lymphedema complicated by lymphorrhea.
Szuba, A., Cooke, J. P., & Rockson, S. G. (1996). A novel therapy for lymphedema complicated by lymphorrhea. Vascular medicine , 1(4), 247-250.
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Pregnancy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases.
Sexton, D. J., Rockson, S. G., Hempling, R. E., & CATHEY, C. W. (1985). Pregnancy-associated group B streptococcal endocarditis: a report of two fatal cases. Obstetrics and gynecology, 66(3), 44S-47S.
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PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL ENDOCARDITIS - A REPORT OF 2 FATAL CASES
Sexton, D. J., Rockson, S. G., Hempling, R. E., & CATHEY, C. W. (1985). PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED GROUP-B STREPTOCOCCAL ENDOCARDITIS - A REPORT OF 2 FATAL CASES. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 66(3), S44-S47.
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PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MAMMALIAN BETA-2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR
Homcy, C. J., Rockson, S. G., COUNTAWAY, J., & Egan, D. A. (1983). PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MAMMALIAN BETA-2-ADRENERGIC RECEPTOR. BIOCHEMISTRY, 22(3), 660-668.
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AN ANTIIDIOTYPIC ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR
Homcy, C. J., Rockson, S. G., & Haber, E. (1982). AN ANTIIDIOTYPIC ANTIBODY THAT RECOGNIZES THE BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 69(5), 1147-1154.
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CELLULAR MECHANISMS OF IMPAIRED ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN NEONATAL DOGS
Rockson, S. G., Homcy, C. J., QUINN, P., MANDERS, W. T., Haber, E., & Vatner, S. F. (1981). CELLULAR MECHANISMS OF IMPAIRED ADRENERGIC RESPONSIVENESS IN NEONATAL DOGS. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 67(2), 319-327.
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ANTI-ALPRENOLOL ANTIBODIES IN THE RABBIT - A NEW PROBE FOR THE STUDY OF BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR INTERACTION
Rockson, S. G., Homcy, C. J., & Haber, E. (1980). ANTI-ALPRENOLOL ANTIBODIES IN THE RABBIT - A NEW PROBE FOR THE STUDY OF BETA-ADRENERGIC-RECEPTOR INTERACTION. CIRCULATION RESEARCH, 46(6), 808-813.
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PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE IN DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROBLASTOMA
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., ODERE, F., & GUNNELLS, J. C. (1976). PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE IN DIAGNOSIS OF NEUROBLASTOMA. CANCER, 37(1), 386-389.
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PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY IN ORAL-CONTRACEPTIVE HYPERTENSION
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., GUNNELLS, J. C., Schanberg, S. M., KIRSHNER, N., & Robinson, R. R. (1975). PLASMA DOPAMINE-BETA-HYDROXYLASE ACTIVITY IN ORAL-CONTRACEPTIVE HYPERTENSION. CIRCULATION, 51(5), 916-923.
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SOLITARY RENAL CYST WITH SEGMENTAL ISCHEMIA AND HYPERTENSION
Rockson, S. G., Stone, R. A., & GUNNELLS, J. C. (1974). SOLITARY RENAL CYST WITH SEGMENTAL ISCHEMIA AND HYPERTENSION. JOURNAL OF UROLOGY, 112(5), 550-552.
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LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME - EVIDENCE FOR ABNORMAL ADRENERGIC FUNCTION
Rockson, S., Stone, R., VANDERWE, M., & Kelley, W. N. (1974). LESCH-NYHAN SYNDROME - EVIDENCE FOR ABNORMAL ADRENERGIC FUNCTION. SCIENCE, 186(4167), 934-935.
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SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Rockson was awesome. He really LISTENED and cared about my issues.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Very good always.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Rockson is very knowledgeable, professional, caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
He couldn't help me is what he said - my case was not severe enough and he deals with more severe cases.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Great bedside manner, good listeners.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I value Dr Rockson's opinion so went to him as a non-surgical 'opinion'. He is clearly an expert in the area of lymphedema and appreciate his interest in my case given his busy schedule.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Rockson was very nice, wish we could have spent more time discussing my case.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
I would see Dr. Rockson again without question. He is a wonderful practitioner. I wish I lived closer to Palo Alto to have him as my physician.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Awesome, thorough, knowledgeable care and advocacy. Thank you!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Rockson really cares for his patients and really a very good human being.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Superb/very professional and learned.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Very good!
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Rockson was excellent, very knowledgeable. Very compassionate & warm hearted.
SHC Patient, Oct 2014
Dr. Rockson does an outstanding job!
SHC Patient, Sep 2014
Dr. Rockson makes me feel important in my own treatment.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Rockson was awesome. He really LISTENED and cared about my issues.
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
Very good always.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Rockson is very knowledgeable, professional, caring.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
He couldn't help me is what he said - my case was not severe enough and he deals with more severe cases.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Great bedside manner, good listeners.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very good experience.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
I value Dr Rockson's opinion so went to him as a non-surgical 'opinion'. He is clearly an expert in the area of lymphedema and appreciate his interest in my case given his busy schedule.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Dr. Rockson was very nice, wish we could have spent more time discussing my case.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
I would see Dr. Rockson again without question. He is a wonderful practitioner. I wish I lived closer to Palo Alto to have him as my physician.
SHC Patient, Jan 2015
Awesome, thorough, knowledgeable care and advocacy. Thank you!!
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Rockson really cares for his patients and really a very good human being.
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Superb/very professional and learned.
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