Kenneth Heaton Wilson | Scholars@Duke

Kenneth Heaton Wilson
Professor Emeritus of Medicine

At this point in my life I no longer do bench research but am involved in clinical practice and am also a member of the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine. A main focus of interest for me is what some anthropologists call the “integrative mode of consciousness”, which includes among other things meditation and diverse contemplative religious practices. Specifically, I propose that by engaging in such practices while maintaining great respect for science, health care providers can enhance their effectiveness.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor Emeritus of Medicine, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine 2021

Contact Information

315 Trent Dr Room 154, Box 102359, Durham, NC 27710
wilso003@mc.duke.edu (919) 684-5878

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- M.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill 1974
Duke Appointment History
- Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine 1995 - 2021
- Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Basic Science Departments 2002 - 2010
- Associate Professor of Microbiology, Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Basic Science Departments 1994 - 2002
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine 1989 - 1995
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine 1986 - 1989
- Lecturer in Medicine, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medicine 1986
Research
Selected Grants
- Suppression of Clostridium difficile by commensals awarded by National Institutes of Health 2003 - 2007
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Clapp, Phillip W., Conor A. Ruzycki, James M. Samet, Kirby L. Zeman, Jon Berntsen, Emily Sickbert-Bennett, David J. Weber, et al. “A simple HEPA filtering facepiece.” Am J Infect Control 49, no. 9 (September 2021): 1206–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2021.04.085.
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  - Vinesett, Ava LaVonne, Riitta Rutanen Whaley, Cheryl Woods-Giscombe, Paul Dennis, Medina Johnson, Yin Li, Pline Mounzeo, Mabiba Baegne, and Kenneth H. Wilson. “Modified African Ngoma Healing Ceremony for Stress Reduction: A Pilot Study.” J Altern Complement Med 23, no. 10 (October 2017): 800–804. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2016.0410.
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  - Vinesett, Ava L., Miurel Price, and Kenneth H. Wilson. “Therapeutic Potential of a Drum and Dance Ceremony Based on the African Ngoma Tradition.” J Altern Complement Med 21, no. 8 (August 2015): 460–65. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2014.0247.
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  - Wilson, Kenneth H. “Whipple disease research accelerates.” J Infect Dis 204, no. 1 (July 1, 2011): 4–5. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jir213.
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  - Wilson, Kenneth H. “Medicine's missing dimension.” Trans Am Clin Climatol Assoc 121 (2010): 309–17.
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  - Townsend, Mary L., Stephanie B. Hollowell, Jasmin Bhalodia, Kenneth H. Wilson, Keith S. Kaye, and Melissa D. Johnson. “A comparison of the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy between HIV- and non-HIV-infected subjects with hyperlipidaemia.” Int J Std Aids 18, no. 12 (December 2007): 851–55. https://doi.org/10.1258/095646207782716974.
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  - Townsend, Mary L., George L. Jackson, Rose Smith, and Kenneth H. Wilson. “Association between pharmacy medication refill-based adherence rates and cd4 count and viral-load responses: A retrospective analysis in treatment-experienced adults with HIV.” Clin Ther 29, no. 4 (April 2007): 711–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinthera.2007.04.006.
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  - Wilson, Kenneth H., Rhonda S. Brown, Gary L. Andersen, Julia Tsang, and Balfour Sartor. “Comparison of fecal biota from specific pathogen free and feral mice.” Anaerobe 12, no. 5–6 (October 2006): 249–53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2006.09.002.
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  - Prindiville, Tom, Mary Cantrell, and Kenneth H. Wilson. “Ribosomal DNA sequence analysis of mucosa-associated bacteria in Crohn's disease.” Inflamm Bowel Dis 10, no. 6 (November 2004): 824–33. https://doi.org/10.1097/00054725-200411000-00017.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “Probiotics and prebiotics.” Asm News 70, no. 9 (September 1, 2004): 386–386.
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  - Donta, Sam T., Charles C. Engel, Joseph F. Collins, Joel B. Baseman, Lisa L. Dever, Thomas Taylor, Kathy D. Boardman, et al. “Benefits and harms of doxycycline treatment for Gulf War veterans' illnesses: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.” Ann Intern Med 141, no. 2 (July 20, 2004): 85–94. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-141-2-200407200-00006.
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  - Woods, Christopher W., Allen C. Cheng, Vance G. Fowler, Mary Moorefield, Joyce Frederick, George Sakoulas, Venkata G. Meka, Fred C. Tenover, Peter Zwadyk, and Kenneth H. Wilson. “Endocarditis caused by Staphylococcus aureus with reduced susceptibility to vancomycin.” Clin Infect Dis 38, no. 8 (April 15, 2004): 1188–91. https://doi.org/10.1086/383027.
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  - Wilson, Kenneth H., Wendy J. Wilson, Jennifer L. Radosevich, Todd Z. DeSantis, Vijay S. Viswanathan, Thomas A. Kuczmarski, and Gary L. Andersen. “High-density microarray of small-subunit ribosomal DNA probes.” Appl Environ Microbiol 68, no. 5 (May 2002): 2535–41. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.68.5.2535-2541.2002.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. S. Brown, and H. F. Staats. “Colonization of mice by human commensals engineered to produce tetanus toxin fragment C.” Clinical Infectious Diseases 31, no. 1 (July 1, 2000): 322–322.
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  - Rath, H. C., K. H. Wilson, and R. B. Sartor. “Differential induction of colitis and gastritis in HLA-B27 transgenic rats selectively colonized with Bacteroides vulgatus or Escherichia coli.” Infect Immun 67, no. 6 (June 1999): 2969–74. https://doi.org/10.1128/IAI.67.6.2969-2974.1999.
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  - Rath, H. C., J. S. Ikeda, H. J. Linde, J. Schölmerich, K. H. Wilson, and R. B. Sartor. “Varying cecal bacterial loads influences colitis and gastritis in HLA-B27 transgenic rats.” Gastroenterology 116, no. 2 (February 1999): 310–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70127-7.
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  - Smith, M. S., U. B. Schambra, K. H. Wilson, S. O. Page, and D. A. Schwinn. “Alpha1-adrenergic receptors in human spinal cord: specific localized expression of mRNA encoding alpha1-adrenergic receptor subtypes at four distinct levels.” Brain Res Mol Brain Res 63, no. 2 (January 8, 1999): 254–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0169-328x(98)00287-3.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. S. Ikeda, and R. B. Blitchington. “Phylogenetic placement of community members of human colonic biota.” Clin Infect Dis 25 Suppl 2 (September 1997): S114–16. https://doi.org/10.1086/516230.
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  - Kordick, D. L., E. J. Hilyard, T. L. Hadfield, K. H. Wilson, A. G. Steigerwalt, D. J. Brenner, and E. B. Breitschwerdt. “Bartonella clarridgeiae, a newly recognized zoonotic pathogen causing inoculation papules, fever, and lymphadenopathy (cat scratch disease).” J Clin Microbiol 35, no. 7 (July 1997): 1813–18. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.35.7.1813-1818.1997.
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  - Jackson, P. J., E. A. Walthers, A. S. Kalif, K. L. Richmond, D. M. Adair, K. K. Hill, C. R. Kuske, et al. “Characterization of the variable-number tandem repeats in vrrA from different Bacillus anthracis isolates.” Appl Environ Microbiol 63, no. 4 (April 1997): 1400–1405. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.63.4.1400-1405.1997.
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  - Rath, H. C., H. H. Herfarth, J. S. Ikeda, W. B. Grenther, T. E. Hamm, E. Balish, J. D. Taurog, R. E. Hammer, K. H. Wilson, and R. B. Sartor. “Normal luminal bacteria, especially Bacteroides species, mediate chronic colitis, gastritis, and arthritis in HLA-B27/human beta2 microglobulin transgenic rats.” J Clin Invest 98, no. 4 (August 15, 1996): 945–53. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI118878.
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  - Kordick, D. L., B. Swaminathan, C. E. Greene, K. H. Wilson, A. M. Whitney, S. O’Connor, D. G. Hollis, et al. “Bartonella vinsonii subsp. berkhoffii subsp. nov., isolated from dogs; Bartonella vinsonii subsp. vinsonii; and emended description of Bartonella vinsonii.” Int J Syst Bacteriol 46, no. 3 (July 1996): 704–9. https://doi.org/10.1099/00207713-46-3-704.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and R. B. Blitchington. “Human colonic biota studied by ribosomal DNA sequence analysis.” Appl Environ Microbiol 62, no. 7 (July 1996): 2273–78. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.62.7.2273-2278.1996.
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  - Andersen, G. L., J. M. Simchock, and K. H. Wilson. “Identification of a region of genetic variability among Bacillus anthracis strains and related species.” J Bacteriol 178, no. 2 (January 1996): 377–84. https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.178.2.377-384.1996.
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  - Wexler, H. M., D. Reeves, P. H. Summanen, E. Molitoris, M. McTeague, J. Duncan, K. H. Wilson, and S. M. Finegold. “Sutterella wadsworthensis gen. nov., sp. nov., bile-resistant microaerophilic Campylobacter gracilis-like clinical isolates.” Int J Syst Bacteriol 46, no. 1 (January 1996): 252–58. https://doi.org/10.1099/00207713-46-1-252.
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  - Kordick, D. L., K. H. Wilson, D. J. Sexton, T. L. Hadfield, H. A. Berkhoff, and E. B. Breitschwerdt. “Prolonged Bartonella bacteremia in cats associated with cat-scratch disease patients.” J Clin Microbiol 33, no. 12 (December 1995): 3245–51. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.33.12.3245-3251.1995.
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  - Smith, M. S., U. B. Schambra, K. H. Wilson, S. O. Page, C. Hulette, A. R. Light, and D. A. Schwinn. “alpha 2-Adrenergic receptors in human spinal cord: specific localized expression of mRNA encoding alpha 2-adrenergic receptor subtypes at four distinct levels.” Brain Res Mol Brain Res 34, no. 1 (December 1, 1995): 109–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/0169-328x(95)00148-l.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and J. A. P. Wilson. “Whipple's disease.” Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases 8, no. 5 (October 20, 1995): 380–83. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001432-199510000-00011.
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  - Harrell, L. J., G. L. Andersen, and K. H. Wilson. “Genetic variability of Bacillus anthracis and related species.” J Clin Microbiol 33, no. 7 (July 1995): 1847–50. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.33.7.1847-1850.1995.
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  - Caniza, M. A., D. L. Granger, K. H. Wilson, M. K. Washington, D. L. Kordick, D. P. Frush, and R. B. Blitchington. “Bartonella henselae: etiology of pulmonary nodules in a patient with depressed cell-mediated immunity.” Clin Infect Dis 20, no. 6 (June 1995): 1505–11. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/20.6.1505.
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  - Hanff, P. A., J. A. Rosol-Donoghue, C. A. Spiegel, K. H. Wilson, and L. H. Moore. “Leptotrichia sanguinegens sp. nov., a new agent of postpartum and neonatal bacteremia.” Clin Infect Dis 20 Suppl 2 (June 1995): S237–39. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/20.supplement_2.s237.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “Molecular biology as a tool for taxonomy.” Clin Infect Dis 20 Suppl 2 (June 1995): S117–21. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/20.supplement_2.s117.
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  - Ross, J. A., G. B. Nelson, K. H. Wilson, J. R. Rabinowitz, A. Galati, G. D. Stoner, S. Nesnow, and M. J. Mass. “Adenomas induced by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in strain A/J mouse lung correlate with time-integrated DNA adduct levels.” Cancer Res 55, no. 5 (March 1, 1995): 1039–44.
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  - Breitschwerdt, E. B., D. L. Kordick, D. E. Malarkey, B. Keene, T. L. Hadfield, and K. Wilson. “Endocarditis in a dog due to infection with a novel Bartonella subspecies.” J Clin Microbiol 33, no. 1 (January 1995): 154–60. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.33.1.154-160.1995.
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  - Schwinn, D. A., G. I. Johnston, S. O. Page, M. J. Mosley, K. H. Wilson, N. P. Worman, S. Campbell, M. D. Fidock, L. M. Furness, and D. J. Parry-Smith. “Cloning and pharmacological characterization of human alpha-1 adrenergic receptors: sequence corrections and direct comparison with other species homologues.” J Pharmacol Exp Ther 272, no. 1 (January 1995): 134–42.
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  - You, L., D. Wang, A. J. Galati, J. A. Ross, M. J. Mass, G. B. Nelson, K. H. Wilson, S. Amin, J. C. Stoner, and S. Nesnow. “Tumor multiplicity, DNA adducts and K-ras mutation pattern of 5-methylchrysene in strain A/J mouse lung.” Carcinogenesis 15, no. 11 (November 1994): 2613–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/carcin/15.11.2613.
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  - Sapico, F. L., D. Reeves, H. M. Wexler, J. Duncan, K. H. Wilson, and S. M. Finegold. “Preliminary study using species-specific oligonucleotide probe for rRNA of Bilophila wadsworthia.” J Clin Microbiol 32, no. 10 (October 1994): 2510–13. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.32.10.2510-2513.1994.
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  - Frothingham, R., H. G. Hills, and K. H. Wilson. “Extensive DNA sequence conservation throughout the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.” J Clin Microbiol 32, no. 7 (July 1994): 1639–43. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.32.7.1639-1643.1994.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “Detection of culture-resistant bacterial pathogens by amplification and sequencing of ribosomal DNA.” Clin Infect Dis 18, no. 6 (June 1994): 958–62. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/18.6.958.
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  - Frothingham, R., and K. H. Wilson. “Molecular phylogeny of the Mycobacterium avium complex demonstrates clinically meaningful divisions.” J Infect Dis 169, no. 2 (February 1994): 305–12. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/169.2.305.
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  - Sexton, D. J., S. S. Kanj, K. Wilson, G. R. Corey, B. C. Hegarty, M. G. Levy, and E. B. Breitschwerdt. “The use of a polymerase chain reaction as a diagnostic test for Rocky Mountain spotted fever.” Am J Trop Med Hyg 50, no. 1 (January 1994): 59–63.
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  - Duncan, A. J., R. J. Carman, G. J. Olsen, and K. H. Wilson. “The agent of Tyzzer's disease is a Clostridium species.” Clin Infect Dis 16 Suppl 4 (June 1993): S422. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/16.supplement_4.s422.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “The microecology of Clostridium difficile.” Clin Infect Dis 16 Suppl 4 (June 1993): S214–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/clinids/16.supplement_4.s214.
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  - Frothingham, R., and K. H. Wilson. “Sequence-based differentiation of strains in the Mycobacterium avium complex.” J Bacteriol 175, no. 10 (May 1993): 2818–25. https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.175.10.2818-2825.1993.
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  - Duncan, A. J., R. J. Carman, G. J. Olsen, and K. H. Wilson. “Assignment of the agent of Tyzzer's disease to Clostridium piliforme comb. nov. on the basis of 16S rRNA sequence analysis.” Int J Syst Bacteriol 43, no. 2 (April 1993): 314–18. https://doi.org/10.1099/00207713-43-2-314.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. B. Blitchington, R. Frothingham, and J. A. Wilson. “Identification of the Whipple's disease bacillus.” N Engl J Med 328, no. 1 (January 7, 1993): 62. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199301073280113.
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  - Frothingham, R., A. J. Duncan, and K. H. Wilson. “Ribosomal DNA sequences of bifidobacteria: Implications for sequence-based identification of the human colonic flora.” Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease 6, no. 1 (January 1, 1993): 23–27. https://doi.org/10.3109/08910609309141558.
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  - Myers, S. A., N. S. Prose, J. A. Garcia, K. H. Wilson, K. P. Dunsmore, and H. Kamino. “Bacillary angiomatosis in a child undergoing chemotherapy.” J Pediatr 121, no. 4 (October 1992): 574–78. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3476(05)81148-5.
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  - Frothingham, R., R. B. Blitchington, D. H. Lee, R. C. Greene, and K. H. Wilson. “UV absorption complicates PCR decontamination.” Biotechniques 13, no. 2 (August 1992): 208–10.
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  - Anderson, B. E., J. E. Dawson, D. C. Jones, and K. H. Wilson. “Ehrlichia chaffeensis, a new species associated with human ehrlichiosis.” J Clin Microbiol 29, no. 12 (December 1991): 2838–42. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.29.12.2838-2842.1991.
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  - Dawson, J. E., B. E. Anderson, D. B. Fishbein, J. L. Sanchez, C. S. Goldsmith, K. H. Wilson, and C. W. Duntley. “Isolation and characterization of an Ehrlichia sp. from a patient diagnosed with human ehrlichiosis.” J Clin Microbiol 29, no. 12 (December 1991): 2741–45. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.29.12.2741-2745.1991.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. Blitchington, R. Frothingham, and J. A. Wilson. “Phylogeny of the Whipple's-disease-associated bacterium.” Lancet 338, no. 8765 (August 24, 1991): 474–75. https://doi.org/10.1016/0140-6736(91)90545-z.
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  - Frothingham, R., R. L. Allen, and K. H. Wilson. “Rapid 16S ribosomal DNA sequencing from a single colony without DNA extraction or purification.” Biotechniques 11, no. 1 (July 1991): 40–44.
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  - WILSON, K. H., and B. ANDERSON. “THE AGENT OF BACILLARY ANGIOMATOSIS.” New England Journal of Medicine 324, no. 21 (May 23, 1991): 1512–1512.
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  - “The agent of bacillary angiomatosis.” N Engl J Med 324, no. 21 (May 23, 1991): 1511–13. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJM199105233242115.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. B. Blitchington, and R. C. Greene. “Erratum: Amplification of bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA with polymerase chain reaction (J. Clin. Microbiol. Volume 28, No. 9, p. 1943).” Journal of Clinical Microbiology 29, no. 3 (March 18, 1991): 666.
  - Wilson, K. H., R. B. Blitchington, and R. C. Greene. “Amplification of bacterial 16S ribosomal DNA with polymerase chain reaction.” J Clin Microbiol 28, no. 9 (September 1990): 1942–46. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.28.9.1942-1946.1990.
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  - Sprung, C. L., P. N. Peduzzi, C. H. Shatney, R. M. Schein, M. F. Wilson, J. N. Sheagren, and L. B. Hinshaw. “Impact of encephalopathy on mortality in the sepsis syndrome. The Veterans Administration Systemic Sepsis Cooperative Study Group.” Crit Care Med 18, no. 8 (August 1990): 801–6. https://doi.org/10.1097/00003246-199008000-00001.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. Blitchington, P. Shah, G. McDonald, R. D. Gilmore, and L. P. Mallavia. “Probe directed at a segment of Rickettsia rickettsii rRNA amplified with polymerase chain reaction.” J Clin Microbiol 27, no. 12 (December 1989): 2692–96. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.27.12.2692-2696.1989.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “Bacteriotherapy for clostridium difficile colitis.” Lancet 2, no. 8671 (November 4, 1989): 1096. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(89)91103-3.
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  - Gilsdorf, J. R., K. Wilson, and T. F. Beals. “Bacterial colonization of intravenous catheter materials in vitro and in vivo.” Surgery 106, no. 1 (July 1989): 37–44.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. Blitchington, B. Hindenach, and R. C. Greene. “Species-specific oligonucleotide probes for rRNA of Clostridium difficile and related species.” J Clin Microbiol 26, no. 12 (December 1988): 2484–88. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.26.12.2484-2488.1988.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and F. Perini. “Role of competition for nutrients in suppression of Clostridium difficile by the colonic microflora.” Infect Immun 56, no. 10 (October 1988): 2610–14. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.56.10.2610-2614.1988.
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  - Kaatz, G. W., S. D. Gitlin, D. R. Schaberg, K. H. Wilson, C. A. Kauffman, S. M. Seo, and R. Fekety. “Acquisition of Clostridium difficile from the hospital environment.” Am J Epidemiol 127, no. 6 (June 1988): 1289–94. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a114921.
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  - Wilson, K., L. Moore, M. Patel, and P. Permoad. “Suppression of potential pathogens by a defined colonic microflora.” Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease 1, no. 4 (January 1, 1988): 237–43. https://doi.org/10.3109/08910608809140528.
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  - Bradley, S. F., K. H. Wilson, M. A. Rosloniec, and C. A. Kauffman. “Recurrent pseudobacteremias traced to a radiometric blood culture device.” Infect Control 8, no. 7 (July 1987): 281–83. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0195941700066248.
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  - Bacon, A. E., K. A. Jorgensen, K. H. Wilson, and C. A. Kauffman. “Emergence of nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and therapy of colonized personnel during a hospital-wide outbreak.” Infect Control 8, no. 4 (April 1987): 145–50. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0195941700065802.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and R. Freter. “Interaction of Clostridium difficile and Escherichia coli with microfloras in continuous-flow cultures and gnotobiotic mice.” Infect Immun 54, no. 2 (November 1986): 354–58. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.54.2.354-358.1986.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, Z. R. Graves, F. Calhoun, L. E. Leeds, and Y. Antonopoulos. “The cervical cap: effectiveness, safety, and acceptability as a barrier contraceptive.” Mt Sinai J Med 53, no. 4 (April 1986): 233–38.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. N. Sheagren, R. Freter, L. Weatherbee, and D. Lyerly. “Gnotobiotic models for study of the microbial ecology of Clostridium difficile and Escherichia coli.” J Infect Dis 153, no. 3 (March 1986): 547–51. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/153.3.547.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. N. Sheagren, and R. Freter. “Population dynamics of ingested Clostridium difficile in the gastrointestinal tract of the Syrian hamster.” J Infect Dis 151, no. 2 (February 1985): 355–61. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/151.2.355.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and C. A. Kauffman. “Oral antibiotic therapy for osteomyelitis of the foot in diabetic patients.” South Med J 78, no. 2 (February 1985): 223–24. https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198502000-00035.
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  - Kauffman, C. A., K. H. Wilson, and D. B. Schwartz. “Necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis with oxalosis.” Mykosen 27, no. 11 (November 1984): 535–38.
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  - Wilson, K. H. “Efficiency of various bile salt preparations for stimulation of Clostridium difficile spore germination.” J Clin Microbiol 18, no. 4 (October 1983): 1017–19. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.18.4.1017-1019.1983.
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  - Buggy, B. P., K. H. Wilson, and R. Fekety. “Comparison of methods for recovery of Clostridium difficile from an environmental surface.” J Clin Microbiol 18, no. 2 (August 1983): 348–52. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.18.2.348-352.1983.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and J. N. Sheagren. “Antagonism of toxigenic Clostridium difficile by nontoxigenic C. difficile.” J Infect Dis 147, no. 4 (April 1983): 733–36. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/147.4.733.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and C. A. Kauffman. “Persistent Strongyloides stercoralis in a blind loop of the bowel. Successful treatment with mebendazole.” Arch Intern Med 143, no. 2 (February 1983): 357–58. https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1983.00350020183035.
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  - Einer-Jensen, N., N. H. Lauersen, and K. H. Wilson. “133Xenon clearance from amniotic fluid in baboons during administration of oxytocin, prostaglandin F2 alpha and a beta-mimetic agent.” Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 62, no. 1 (1983): 27–30. https://doi.org/10.3109/00016348309155753.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., T. Den, C. Iliescu, K. H. Wilson, and Z. R. Graves. “Cervical priming prior to dilatation and evacuation: a comparison of methods.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 144, no. 8 (December 15, 1982): 890–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(82)90179-x.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. Silva, and F. R. Fekety. “Fluorescent-antibody test for detection of Clostridium difficile in stool specimens.” J Clin Microbiol 16, no. 3 (September 1982): 464–68. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.16.3.464-468.1982.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. N. Sheagren, and R. G. Freter. “Selective antimicrobial modulation of human microbial flora.” J Infect Dis 145, no. 3 (March 1982): 427–29. https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/145.3.427.
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  - Wilson, K. H., M. J. Kennedy, and F. R. Fekety. “Use of sodium taurocholate to enhance spore recovery on a medium selective for Clostridium difficile.” J Clin Microbiol 15, no. 3 (March 1982): 443–46. https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.15.3.443-446.1982.
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  - Wilson, K. H., M. J. Kennedy, and J. N. Sheagren. “Colonization with nontoxigenic clostridium difficile protects against antibiotic induced colitis.” Clinical Research 30, no. 2 (January 1, 1982).
  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, A. Bilek, V. S. Rao, and M. Kurkulos. “A new modality in nonstress testing: evaluation of beat-to-beat fetal heart rate variability.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 141, no. 5 (November 1, 1981): 521–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(15)33272-5.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, and F. F. Fuchs. “The inhibitory effect of ethanol on oxytocin-induced labor at term.” J Reprod Med 26, no. 11 (November 1981): 547–50.
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  - Wilson, K. H., J. Silva, and F. R. Fekety. “Suppression of Clostridium difficile by normal hamster cecal flora and prevention of antibiotic-associated cecitis.” Infect Immun 34, no. 2 (November 1981): 626–28. https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.34.2.626-628.1981.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., T. Den, J. Scher, C. Iliescu, and K. H. Wilson. “A new abortion technique: intravaginal and intramuscular prostaglandin.” Obstet Gynecol 58, no. 1 (July 1981): 96–100.
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  - Ebright, J. R., R. Fekety, J. Silva, and K. H. Wilson. “Evaluation of eight cephalosporins in hamster colitis model.” Antimicrob Agents Chemother 19, no. 6 (June 1981): 980–86. https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.19.6.980.
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  - Fekety, R., K. H. Kim, D. H. Batts, R. A. Browne, M. A. Cudmore, J. Silva, R. Toshniwal, and K. H. Wilson. “Studies on the epidemiology of antibiotic-associated Clostridium difficile colitis.” Am J Clin Nutr 33, no. 11 Suppl (November 1980): 2527–32. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/33.11.2527.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., L. L. Cederqvist, and K. H. Wilson. “Management of intrauterine fetal death with prostaglandin E2 vaginal suppositories.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 137, no. 7 (August 1, 1980): 753–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(80)90880-7.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Early pregnancy interruption with two 15-ME-PGF2a suppositories.” Contraception 21, no. 3 (March 1980): 273–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-7824(80)90006-2.
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  - Wilson, K. H., and C. U. Tuazon. “Pulmonary emboli 5 days postinjury presenting as fever of unknown origin.” J Trauma 20, no. 3 (March 1980): 259–61. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005373-198003000-00014.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The role of a long-acting vaginal suppository of 15-ME-PGF2 alpha in first and second trimester abortion.” Adv Prostaglandin Thromboxane Res 8 (1980): 1435–41.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., S. Seidman, and K. H. Wilson. “Cervical priming prior to first-trimester suction abortion with a single 15-methyl-prostaglandin F2 alpha vaginal suppository.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 135, no. 8 (December 15, 1979): 1116–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(79)90748-8.
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  - Silva, J., and K. Wilson. “Disseminated gonococcal infections (DGI).” Cutis 24, no. 6 (December 1979): 601–6.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The effects of intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl prostaglandin F2alpha in failed abortions.” Fertil Steril 28, no. 10 (October 1977): 1044–47.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Evaluation of danazol as an oral contraceptive.” Obstet Gynecol 50, no. 1 (July 1977): 91–96.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., I. R. Merkatz, N. Tejani, K. H. Wilson, A. Roberson, L. I. Mann, and F. Fuchs. “Inhibition of premature labor: a multicenter comparison of ritodrine and ethanol.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 127, no. 8 (April 15, 1977): 837–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(77)90115-6.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The abortifacient and oxytocic effects of an intravaginal silicone rubber device containing a 0.5% concentration of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha methyl ester.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 127, no. 7 (April 1, 1977): 784–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(77)90258-7.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The effect of a 10 cm2, 0.5% 15-ME-PGF2alpha methyl ester intravaginal silastic device on abortion and plasma prostaglandin concentration.” Prostaglandins 13, no. 4 (April 1977): 755–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-6980(77)90249-0.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Induction of labor in patients with missed abortion and fetal death in utero with protaglandin E2 suppositories.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 127, no. 6 (March 15, 1977): 609–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(77)90358-1.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The abortifacient effectiveness and plasma prostaglandin concentrations with 15(S)-15-methyl prostaglandin F2alpha methyl ester-containing vaginal silastic devices.” Fertil Steril 27, no. 12 (December 1976): 1366–73.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The effect of danazol in the treatment of chronic cystic mastitis.” Obstet Gynecol 48, no. 1 (July 1976): 93–98.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “The abortifacient effects of a newly developed vaginal silastic device impregnated with an 0.5% concentration of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha methyl ester in the first trimester.” Contraception 13, no. 6 (June 1976): 697–705. https://doi.org/10.1016/0010-7824(76)90121-9.
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  - Shapiro, D. M., G. W. Zeluff, K. Wilson, E. A. Natelson, and E. C. Lynch. “Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura occurring despite absence of the spleen: report of case.” J Am Osteopath Assoc 75, no. 9 (May 1976): 798–802.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, I. A. Zervoudakis, and Z. Saary. “Management of failed prostaglandin abortions.” Obstet Gynecol 47, no. 4 (April 1976): 473–78.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Luteolytic and abortifacient effects of serial intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha in early pregnancy.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 124, no. 4 (February 15, 1976): 425–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(76)90106-x.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Termination of midtrimester pregnancy by serial intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 124, no. 2 (January 15, 1976): 169–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(16)33294-x.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Hormone release and abortifacient effectiveness of a newly developed silastic device containing 15-ME-PGF2alpha methyl ester in concentrations of 0.5% and 1.0%.” Prostaglandins 12 Suppl (1976): 63–79.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, and S. Birnbaum. “Danazol: an antigonadotropic agent in the treatment of pelvic endometriosis.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 123, no. 7 (December 1, 1975): 742–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(75)90499-8.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., N. J. Secher, and K. H. Wilson. “Midtrimester abortion induced by serial intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin E2 methyl ester.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 123, no. 7 (December 1, 1975): 665–70. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(75)90484-6.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Serial intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha in the induction of abortion.” Prostaglandins 10, no. 6 (December 1975): 1029–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0090-6980(75)80050-5.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Induction of midtrimester abortion by serial intravaginal administration of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha (THAM) suppositories.” Prostaglandins 10, no. 6 (December 1975): 1037–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0090-6980(75)80051-7.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., N. J. Secher, and K. H. Wilson. “Mid-trimester abortion induced by intravaginal administration of prostaglandin E2 suppositories.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 122, no. 8 (August 15, 1975): 947–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(75)90353-1.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Midtrimester abortion induced by serial intravaginal administration of prostaglandin E2 suppositories in conjunction with a contraceptive diaphragm.” Prostaglandins 10, no. 1 (July 1975): 139–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-6980(75)90100-8.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Midtrimester abortion induced by single intra-amniotic instillation of two dose schedules of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha.” Prostaglandins 9, no. 4 (April 1975): 617–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-6980(75)90067-2.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, and F. Fuchs. “The effect of berotec (Th 1165a) on spontaneous and induced uterine activity in the pregnant baboon.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 121, no. 5 (March 1, 1975): 597–601. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(75)90458-5.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Midtrimester abortion induced by serial intramuscular injections of 15(S)-15-methyl-prostaglandin F2alpha.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 121, no. 2 (January 15, 1975): 273–76. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(75)90653-5.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. H. Wilson, C. G. Beling, and F. Fuchs. “Comparison of prostaglandin F2alpha and hypertonic saline for induction of midtrimester abortion.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 120, no. 7 (December 1, 1974): 875–79. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(74)90333-0.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Induction of labor with oral prostaglandin E2.” Obstet Gynecol 44, no. 6 (December 1974): 793–801.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Continuous extraovular administration of prostaglandin F2alpha for midtrimester abortion.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 120, no. 2 (September 15, 1974): 273–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(74)90375-5.
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  - Wilson, K. H., N. H. Lauersen, K. S. Raghavan, F. Fuchs, and W. H. Niemann. “Effects of diazoxide and beta adrenergic drugs on spontaneous and induced uterine activity in the pregnant baboon.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 118, no. 4 (February 15, 1974): 499–509. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(16)33691-2.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Midtrimester abortion induced with a single intra-amniotic instillation of prostaglandin F2 alpha.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 118, no. 2 (January 15, 1974): 210–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(74)90551-1.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., and K. H. Wilson. “Continuous prostaglandin-F 2 infusion for middle-trimester abortion.” Lancet 1, no. 7813 (May 26, 1973): 1195. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(73)91207-5.
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  - Lauersen, N. H., K. S. Raghavan, K. H. Wilson, F. Fuchs, and W. H. Niemann. “Effects of prostaglandin F 2 , oxytocin, and ethanol on the uterus of the pregnant baboon.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 115, no. 7 (April 1, 1973): 912–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(73)90666-2.
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  - Landesman, R., K. H. Wilson, E. M. Coutinho, I. M. Klima, and R. S. Marcus. “The relaxant action of ritodrine, a sympathomimetic amine, on the uterus during term labor.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 110, no. 1 (May 1, 1971): 111–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(71)90225-0.
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  - Coutinho, E. M., M. B. De Sousa, K. H. Wilson, and R. Landesman. “Inhibitory action of a new sympathomimetic amino (DU-21220) on the nongravid uterus.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 104, no. 7 (August 1, 1969): 1053–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(69)90702-9.
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  - Wilson, K. H., R. Landesman, A. R. Fuchs, and F. Fuchs. “The effect of ethyl alcohol on isolated human myometrium.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 104, no. 3 (June 1, 1969): 436–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(16)34201-6.
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  - Landesman, R., J. A. de Souza, E. M. Coutinho, K. H. Wilson, and M. B. de Sousa. “The inhibitory effect of diazoxide in normal term labor.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 103, no. 3 (February 1, 1969): 430–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(69)90503-1.
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  - Landesman, R., E. M. Coutinho, K. H. Wilson, and A. C. Lopes. “The relaxant effect of diazoxide on nongravid human myometrium in vivo.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 102, no. 8 (December 15, 1968): 1080–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(68)90395-5.
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  - Landesman, R., and K. H. Wilson. “The relaxant effect of diazoxide on isolated gravid and nongravid human myometrium.” Am J Obstet Gynecol 101, no. 1 (May 1, 1968): 120–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(68)90496-1.
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  - Marcus, S. L., C. C. Marcus, and K. H. Wilson. “Effect of an intrauterine contraceptive device on uterine motility in the rat.” Obstet Gynecol 27, no. 2 (February 1966): 238–42.
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  - Landesman, R., and K. H. Wilson. “Relaxant effect of diazepam on uterine muscle.” Obstet Gynecol 26, no. 4 (October 1965): 552–56.
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  - LANDESMAN, R., K. H. WILSON, R. LARUSSA, and F. SILVERMAN. “SPARTEINE AND OXYTOCIN: IN-VITRO COMPARISON ON PREGNANT-UTERUS MUSCLE.” Obstet Gynecol 23 (January 1964): 2–8.
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  - LANDESMAN, R., P. BIRON, R. CASTELLANOS, R. LARUSSA, and K. H. WILSON. “PLASMA ANGIOTENSINASE ACTIVITY IN NORMAL AND TOXEMIC PREGNANCY.” Obstet Gynecol 22 (September 1963): 316–23.
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  - LANDESMAN, R., W. L. CAMPBELL, and K. H. WILSON. “Uterine relaxant properties of bradykinin in vitro.” Obstet Gynecol 22 (July 1963): 102–7.
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  - QUEENAN, J. T., R. LANDESMAN, M. NAKAMOTO, and K. H. WILSON. “Postpartum immunization. Report of a study.” Obstet Gynecol 20 (December 1962): 774–80.
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