Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Fellow, Neonatology, Pediatrics, University of Iowa 1976 - 1977
  • Fellow, Neonatology, Pediatrics, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs 1975 - 1976
  • Intern and Resident, Pediatrics, University of Iowa 1972 - 1975
  • M.D., Tufts University 1972
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Community Programs, Pediatrics 2006 - 2020
  • Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, Clinical Science Departments 2004 - 2006
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Mink, Richard B., David A. Wininger, Adam Turner, Laurel K. Leslie, Dorene F. Balmer, Dena Hofkosh, Gail A. McGuinness, and Elaine A. Muchmore. “Reducing Trainee Stress by Delaying the Pediatric Fellowship Start Date.” Pediatrics 146, no. 3 (September 2020). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-3500.
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    • Barrett, Douglas J., Gail A. McGuinness, Christopher A. Cunha, S Jean Emans, William T. Gerson, Mary F. Hazinski, George Lister, Karen F. Murray, Joseph W. St Geme, and Patricia N. Whitley-Williams. “Pediatric Hospital Medicine: A Proposed New Subspecialty.” Pediatrics 139, no. 3 (March 2017). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2016-1823.
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    • Carney, Patricia A., M Patrice Eiff, Larry A. Green, Carol Carraccio, David Gary Smith, Perry A. Pugno, William Iobst, et al. “Transforming primary care residency training: a collaborative faculty development initiative among family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatric residencies.” Acad Med 90, no. 8 (August 2015): 1054–60. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0000000000000701.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Gail A. McGuinness, Lauren M. Moran, Laura Spera, and Linda A. Althouse. “New pediatricians: first jobs and future workplace goals.” Pediatrics 135, no. 4 (April 2015): 701–6. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2014-3372.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Gail A. McGuinness, Linda A. Althouse, Lauren M. Moran, and Laura Spera. “Long-term Plans for Those Selecting Hospital Medicine as an Initial Career Choice.” Hosp Pediatr 5, no. 4 (April 2015): 169–74. https://doi.org/10.1542/hpeds.2014-0168.
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    • Freed, G. L., K. M. Dunham, L. M. Moran, L. Spera, G. A. McGuinness, and D. K. Stevenson. “Pediatric subspecialty fellowship clinical training project: Current fellows.” Pediatrics 133, no. SUPPL. 2 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3861G.
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    • Freed, G. L., K. M. Dunham, L. M. Moran, L. Spera, G. A. McGuinness, and D. K. Stevenson. “Fellowship program directors perspectives on fellowship training.” Pediatrics 133, no. SUPPL. 2 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3861D.
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    • Freed, G. L., K. M. Dunham, L. M. Moran, L. Spera, G. A. McGuinness, and D. K. Stevenson. “Pediatric subspecialty fellowship clinical training project: Recent graduates and midcareer survey comparison.” Pediatrics 133, no. SUPPL. 2 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3861E.
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    • Freed, G. L., K. M. Dunham, L. M. Moran, L. Spera, G. A. McGuinness, and D. K. Stevenson. “Specialty specific comparisons regarding perspectives on fellowship training.” Pediatrics 133, no. SUPPL. 2 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3861F.
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    • Stevenson, D. K., G. A. McGuinness, J. D. Bancroft, D. M. Boyer, A. R. Cohen, J. T. Gilhooly, M. F. Hazinski, et al. “The initiative on subspecialty clinical training and certification (SCTC): Background and recommendations.” Pediatrics 133, no. SUPPL. 2 (January 1, 2014). https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-3861C.
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    • “Enhancing pediatric workforce diversity and providing culturally effective pediatric care: implications for practice, education, and policy making.” Pediatrics 132, no. 4 (October 2013): e1105–16. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-2268.
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    • McGuinness, Gail A. “The transformation of pediatric education with a focus on the subspecialists.” Pediatrics 131, no. 4 (April 2013): 767–71. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-3790.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, Carol Loveland-Cherry, Kristy K. Martyn, Marc J. Moote, and Marc J. American Board of Pediatrics Research Advisory Committee. “Private practice rates among pediatric subspecialists.” Pediatrics 128, no. 4 (October 2011): 673–76. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-1063.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, Carol Loveland-Cherry, Kristy K. Martyn, Marc J. Moote, and Marc J. American Board of Pediatrics Research Advisory Committee. “Nurse practitioners and physician assistants employed by general and subspecialty pediatricians.” Pediatrics 128, no. 4 (October 2011): 665–72. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2011-0329.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, M Douglas Jones, Gail A. McGuinness, and Linda A. Althouse. “Longitudinal assessment of the timing of career choice among pediatric residents.” Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 164, no. 10 (October 2010): 961–64. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.172.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, and Kelly M. Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “All primary care trainees are not the same: the role of economic factors and career choice.” Pediatrics 125, no. 3 (March 2010): 574–77. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-1976.
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    • Jones, M. D., G. A. McGuinness, L. R. First, and L. K. Leslie. “Residency review and redesign in pediatrics committee. Linking process to outcome: Are we training pediatricians to meet evolving health care needs? (Pediatrics (2009) 123, SUPPL., (S1-S7) DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1578).” Pediatrics 123, no. 4 (April 1, 2009): 1255. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2009-0361.
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    • Jones, M Douglas, Gail A. McGuinness, and Gail A. Residency Review and Redesign in Pediatrics (R3P) Committee. “The future of pediatric residency education: prescription for more flexibility.” J Pediatr 154, no. 2 (February 2009): 157–58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.10.040.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, Kara E. Switalski, M Douglas Jones, Gail A. McGuinness, and Gail A. Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “Recently trained pediatric subspecialists: perspectives on training and scope of practice.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S44–49. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578K.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, Kara E. Switalski, M Douglas Jones, Gail A. McGuinness, and Gail A. Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “Pediatric fellows: perspectives on training and future scope of practice.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S31–37. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578I.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, Kara E. Switalski, M Douglas Jones, Gail A. McGuinness, and Gail A. Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “Recently trained general pediatricians: perspectives on residency training and scope of practice.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S38–43. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578J.
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    • Freed, Gary L., Kelly M. Dunham, M Douglas Jones, Gail A. McGuinness, Linda Althouse, and Linda Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “General pediatrics resident perspectives on training decisions and career choice.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S26–30. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578H.
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    • Jones, M Douglas, Gail A. McGuinness, Lewis R. First, Laurel K. Leslie, and Laurel K. Residency Review and Redesign in Pediatrics Committee. “Linking process to outcome: are we training pediatricians to meet evolving health care needs?” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S1–7. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578C.
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    • Jones, M Douglas, Gail A. McGuinness, and Carol L. Carraccio. “The Residency Review and Redesign in Pediatrics (R3P) Project: roots and branches.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S8-11. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578D.
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    • McGuinness, Gail A., and M Douglas Jones. “Looking to the future.” Pediatrics 123 Suppl 1 (January 2009): S59–60. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-1578N.
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    • Gordon, Mary Beth, Gail A. McGuinness, Bonita F. Stanton, Susan Brooks, Vincent W. Chiang, Robert Vinci, and Theodore C. Sectish. “Part-time training in pediatric residency programs: principles and practices.” Pediatrics 122, no. 4 (October 2008): e938–44. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-0719.
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    • Althouse, Linda A., and Gail A. McGuinness. “The in-training examination: an analysis of its predictive value on performance on the general pediatrics certification examination.” J Pediatr 153, no. 3 (September 2008): 425–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.03.012.
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    • American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Workforce, Richard J. D., Scott A. Shipman, and Richard J. D. Pan. “Financing graduate medical education to meet the needs of children and the future pediatrician workforce.” Pediatrics 121, no. 4 (April 2008): 855–61. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-0279.
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    • American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Pediatric Workforce, Michael R., and Michael R. Anderson. “Nondiscrimination in pediatric health care.” Pediatrics 120, no. 4 (October 2007): 922–23. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-2334.
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    • American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Pediatric Workforce, Beth A., and Beth A. Pletcher. “Prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace and educational settings.” Pediatrics 118, no. 4 (October 2006): 1752–56. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-1816.
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    • Freed, Gary L., and Gary L. Research Advisory Committee of the American Board of Pediatrics. “Comparing perceptions of training for medicine-pediatrics and categorically trained physicians.” Pediatrics 118, no. 3 (September 2006): 1104–8. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-0042.
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    • Goodman, David C., and David C. Committee on Pediatric Workforce. “The pediatrician workforce: current status and future prospects.” Pediatrics 116, no. 1 (July 2005): e156–73. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2005-0874.
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    • Ellsbury, Dan L., Michael J. Acarregui, Gail A. McGuinness, Diane L. Eastman, and Jonathan M. Klein. “Controversy surrounding the use of home oxygen for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.” J Perinatol 24, no. 1 (January 2004): 36–40. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211012.
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    • Ellsbury, Dan L., Michael J. Acarregui, Gail A. McGuinness, and Jonathan M. Klein. “Variability in the use of supplemental oxygen for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.” J Pediatr 140, no. 2 (February 2002): 247–49. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2002.121933.
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    • Palta, M., M. Sadek-Badawi, M. Sheehy, A. Albanese, M. Weinstein, G. McGuinness, and M. E. Peters. “Respiratory symptoms at age 8 years in a cohort of very low birth weight children.” Am J Epidemiol 154, no. 6 (September 15, 2001): 521–29. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/154.6.521.
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    • McGuinness, G. “Residency review committee for pediatrics: its role and responsibilities.” J Pediatr 139, no. 3 (September 2001): 341–42. https://doi.org/10.1067/mpd.2001.116047.
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    • Palta, M., M. Sadek-Badawi, M. Evans, M. R. Weinstein, and G. McGuinnes. “Functional assessment of a multicenter very low-birth-weight cohort at age 5 years. Newborn Lung Project.” Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 154, no. 1 (January 2000): 23–30.
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    • Palta, M., M. Sadek, T. S. Lim, M. Evans, and G. McGuinness. “Association of tocolytic therapy with antenatal steroid administration and infant outcomes. Newborn Lung Project.” Am J Perinatol 15, no. 2 (February 1998): 87–92. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-993904.
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    • Palta, M., M. Sadek, J. H. Barnet, M. Evans, M. R. Weinstein, G. McGuinness, M. E. Peters, D. Gabbert, D. Fryback, and P. Farrell. “Evaluation of criteria for chronic lung disease in surviving very low birth weight infants. Newborn Lung Project.” J Pediatr 132, no. 1 (January 1998): 57–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70485-8.
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    • Randall, C. S., G. R. Bergus, J. A. Schlechte, G. McGuinness, and C. W. Mueller. “Factors associated with primary care residents' satisfaction with their training.” Fam Med 29, no. 10 (November 1997): 730–35.
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    • Palta, M., M. Sadek, D. Gabbert, W. Brady, M. R. Weinstein, G. McGuinness, and M. E. Peters. “The relation of maternal complications to outcomes in very low birthweight infants in an era of changing neonatal care.” Am J Perinatol 13, no. 2 (February 1996): 109–14. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-994303.
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    • Smith, E. M., S. R. Johnson, T. Cripe, S. Perlman, G. McGuinness, D. Jiang, L. Cripe, and L. P. Turek. “Perinatal transmission and maternal risks of human papillomavirus infection.” Cancer Detect Prev 19, no. 2 (1995): 196–205.
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    • Palta, M., M. R. Weinstein, G. McGuinness, D. Gabbert, W. Brady, and M. E. Peters. “A population study. Mortality and morbidity after availability of surfactant therapy. Newborn Lung Project.” Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 148, no. 12 (December 1994): 1295–1301. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1994.02170120057009.
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    • Farrington, E. A., G. A. McGuinness, G. F. Johnson, A. Erenberg, and R. D. Leff. “Continuous intravenous morphine infusion in postoperative newborn infants.” Am J Perinatol 10, no. 1 (January 1993): 84–87. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2007-994711.
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    • Palta, M., D. Gabbert, M. R. Weinstein, and M. E. Peters. “Multivariate assessment of traditional risk factors for chronic lung disease in very low birth weight neonates. The Newborn Lung Project.” J Pediatr 119, no. 2 (August 1991): 285–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(05)80746-2.
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    • Blackman, J. A., G. A. McGuinness, J. F. Bale, and W. L. Smith. “Large postnatally acquired porencephalic cysts: unexpected developmental outcomes.” J Child Neurol 6, no. 1 (January 1991): 58–64. https://doi.org/10.1177/088307389100600113.
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    • Sanders, K., D. Wacker, K. Lombard, C. Grose, M. Trigg, J. Morriss, D. Atkins, E. Tsalikian, and G. McGuinness. “What's new in pediatrics?” Iowa Med 80, no. 5 (May 1990): 236–41.
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    • Altmaier, E. M., G. McGuinness, P. Wood, R. R. Ross, J. Bartley, and W. Smith. “Defining successful performance among pediatric residents.” Pediatrics 85, no. 2 (February 1990): 139–43.
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    • Scholz, T. D., and G. A. McGuinness. “Localized intestinal perforation following intravenous indomethacin for patent ductus arteriosus.” J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 7, no. 5 (September 1988): 773–75. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005176-198809000-00026.
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    • Myers, M. G., G. A. McGuinness, P. A. Lachenbruch, F. P. Koontz, R. Hollingshead, and D. B. Olson. “Respiratory illnesses in survivors of infant respiratory distress syndrome.” Am Rev Respir Dis 133, no. 6 (June 1986): 1011–18. https://doi.org/10.1164/arrd.1986.133.6.1011.
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    • Bell, W. E., and G. A. McGuinness. “Current therapy of acute bacterial meningitis in children: Part II.” Pediatr Neurol 1, no. 4 (July 1985): 201–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0887-8994(85)80001-1.
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    • Mcguinness, G. A., and W. L. Smith. “In Reply.” American Journal of Diseases of Children 139, no. 6 (January 1, 1985): 544–45. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1985.02140080014010.
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    • Myers, M. G., S. J. Fomon, F. P. Koontz, G. A. Mcguinness, P. A. Lachenbruch, and R. Hollingshead. “In Reply.” American Journal of Diseases of Children 139, no. 4 (January 1, 1985): 329–30. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1985.02140060011003.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., and W. L. Smith. “Head ultrasound screening in premature neonates weighing more than 1,500 g at birth.” Am J Dis Child 138, no. 9 (September 1984): 817–20. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140470017006.
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    • Myers, M. G., S. J. Fomon, F. P. Koontz, G. A. McGuinness, P. A. Lachenbruch, and R. Hollingshead. “Respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses in breast- and formula-fed infants.” Am J Dis Child 138, no. 7 (July 1984): 629–32. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1984.02140450011003.
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    • Smith, W. L., G. McGuinness, D. Cavanaugh, and S. Courtney. “Ultrasound screening of premature infants: longitudinal follow-up of intracranial hemorrhage.” Radiology 147, no. 2 (May 1983): 445–48. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.2.6836123.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., S. C. Weisz, and W. E. Bell. “CSF lactate levels in neonates. Effect of asphyxia, gestational age, and postnatal age.” Am J Dis Child 137, no. 1 (January 1983): 48–50. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1983.02140270044015.
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    • Varner, M. W., G. A. McGuinness, and R. P. Galask. “Rabies vaccination in pregnancy.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 143, no. 6 (July 15, 1982): 717–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(82)90121-1.
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    • Black, V. D., L. O. Lubchenco, D. W. Luckey, B. L. Koops, G. A. McGuinness, D. P. Powell, and A. L. Tomlinson. “Developmental and neurologic sequelae of neonatal hyperviscosity syndrome.” Pediatrics 69, no. 4 (April 1982): 426–31.
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    • Bell, W. E., and G. A. McGuinness. “Suppurative central nervous system infections in the neonate.” Semin Perinatol 6, no. 1 (January 1982): 1–24.
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    • Merkow, A. J., G. A. McGuinness, A. Erenberg, and R. L. Kennedy. “The neonatal neurobehavioral effects of bupivacaine, mepivacaine, and 2-chloroprocaine used for pudendal block.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 36, no. 2 (January 1, 1981): 79–80. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-198102000-00010.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., M. M. Weinstein, D. P. Cruikshank, and R. M. Pitkin. “Effects of magnesium sulfate treatment on perinatal calcium metabolism. II. Neonatal responses.” Obstet Gynecol 56, no. 5 (November 1980): 595–600.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., R. M. Schieken, and G. F. Maguire. “Endocarditis in the newborn.” Am J Dis Child 134, no. 6 (June 1980): 577–80. https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1980.02130180035011.
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    • Merkow, A. J., G. A. McGuinness, A. Erenberg, and R. L. Kennedy. “The neonatal neurobehavioral effects of bupivacaine, mepivacaine, and 2-chloroprocaine used for pudendal block.” Anesthesiology 52, no. 4 (April 1980): 309–12. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-198004000-00004.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., A. J. Merkow, R. L. Kennedy, and A. Erenberg. “Epidural anesthesia with bupivacaine for cesarean section: Neonatal blood levels and neurobehavioral responses.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 34, no. 5 (January 1, 1979): 384–86. https://doi.org/10.1097/00006254-197905000-00013.
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    • McGuinness, G. A., A. J. Merkow, R. L. Kennedy, and A. Erenberg. “Epidural anesthesia with bupivacaine for Cesarean section: neonatal blood levels and neurobehavioral responses.” Anesthesiology 49, no. 4 (October 1978): 270–73. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000542-197810000-00009.
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    • McGrath, R. L., G. A. McGuinness, G. L. Way, R. R. Wolfe, J. J. Nora, and M. A. Simmons. “The silent ductus arteriosus.” J Pediatr 93, no. 1 (July 1978): 110–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(78)80617-9.
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    • Wesenberg, R. L., C. M. Rumack, L. O. Lubchenco, F. H. Wirth, G. A. McGuinness, and A. L. Tomlinson. “Thick blood syndrome.” Radiology 125, no. 1 (October 1977): 181–83. https://doi.org/10.1148/125.1.181.
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