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Conference Presentations

Runaway Train: When and how to disseminate controversial evaluation results. November 3, 2006, American Evaluation Association Conference. Betzner, A., Rainey, J., Schmtiz, C., Luxenberg, M.

Process and Product: Collaborative utilization-focused evaluation of a multi-component tobacco cessation program. October 29, 2005, Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries: Joint Canadian Evaluation Association / American Evaluation Association Conference. Betzner, A., O'Sullivan, R., Schillo, B., Saul, J., Rainey, J.

Split NRT dosing in Minnesota's statewide QUITPLAN Helpline. May 5, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Kavanaugh, A., Schillo, B., Wendling, A., Luxenberg, M., Evered, S., An, L., Lachter, R.

Evaluating multiple components of a comprehensive cessation initiative in Minnesota. May 5, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Luxenberg, M., An, L., Kavanaugh, A., Rainey, J., Betzner, A., Evered, S.

Evaluating mass media based quit smoking campaigns and their advertisements. May 5, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Sly, D., Arheart, K., Rodrigues, R., Schillo, B., St. Claire, A., Mowery, A., Luxenberg, M., Christenson, M.

Comparison of Four Cessation Programs: What works best, for whom? May 4, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Rainey, J., Betzner, A., Wendling, A., Schillo, B., Luxenberg, M., Evered, S., Kavanaugh, A., An, L.

Cessation outcomes for Minnesota's online cessation program quitplan.comSM. May 4, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Saul, J., Evered, S., Luxenberg, M., Cobb, N., Schillo, B., Kavanaugh, A., Lachter, R.

Evaluating Internet Based Cessation Programs Part II: Minnesota's quitplan.comSM. May 4, 2005, National Conference on Tobacco or Health. Evered, S., Saul, J., Luxenberg, M., Cobb, N., Lachter, R., An, L., Schillo, B., Wendling, A.

Increased reach and effectiveness of a statewide tobacco Helpline after the introduction of NRT. February 19, 2004, Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, Tenth Annual Meeting. Schillo, B., Willoughby, D., An, L., Kavanaugh, A., Luxenberg, M., Evered, S., Joseph, A., McAfee, T.

Evaluation training module. February 2000, Office for Victims of Crime Leadership and Professionalism Institute. State College, Pennsylvania. Ledray, L., Betzner, A.

Building an Evaluation Community: Providing evaluation training for community-based prevention programs. May 2000, National Sexual Violence Prevention Conference. Dallas, TX. Betzner, A., Rainey, J.

Office for Victims of Crime Leadership and Professionalism Development Institute: Evaluation training module. July 2000, National Office for Victim Assistance Conference. Miami, Florida. Ledray, L., Betzner, A.

Lessons in Capacity Building: Requiring grassroots projects to present their evaluations. November 2000, American Evaluation Association (AEA) Annual Conference. Honolulu, Hawaii. Luxenberg, M., Betzner, A.

State-Wide Evaluation of Two Community Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: MN ENABL (Minnesota Education Now and Babies Later) and Minnesota Abstinence Education Community Grants Program. November 1999, American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition. Chicago, IL. Fishman, E., Betzner, A.


Articles

An, L., Schillo, B., Kavanaugh, A., Lachter, R., Luxenberg, MG., Wendling, A., Joseph, A. “Increased reach and effectiveness of a statewide tobacco quitline after the addition of access to free nicotine replacement therapy.” Tobacco Control, 15: 286 – 293, Aug 2006.

Xiong, Z., Tuicomepee, A., LaBlanc, L., Rainey, J. “Hmong Immigrants' Perceptions of Family Secrets and Recipients of Disclosure.” Families in Society, Vol. 87, No.2, April/June 2006.

An, L., Schillo, B., Kavanaugh, A., Luxenberg, MG., Joseph, A., McAfee, T. “Access to nicotine replacement therapy as part of a statewide tobacco telephone helpline.” American Journal of Health Promotion, V20, I4, 267, March/April 2006.

Harper, PG; Madlon-Kay, DJ; Luxenberg, MG; Tempest, R. "A Clinic System to Improve Preschool Vaccinations in a Low Socioeconomic Status Population." Archives of Pediatric Adolescent Medicine. 151: 1220-1223. 1997.

Krach, LE; Kriel, RL; Morris, WF; Warhol, BL; & Luxenberg, MG. "Central Autonomic Dysfunction Following Acquired Brain Injury in Children." Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation. 11: 41-45. 1997.

McCarthy, P, Sundby, M, Merladet, J, and Luxenberg, MG. "Identifying Attendance Correlates for a Teen and Young Adult Parenting Program." Family Relations, 46(2): 107-112. 1997.

Kriel, RL; Gormley, ME; Krach, LE; Luxenberg, MG; Bartsh, SM; and Bertrand, JR. "Automatic Garage Doors Openers: A Continuing Hazard for Children." Pediatrics. 98 (4): 770-73. 1996.

Winter, SL; Kriel, RL; Novacheck, TF; Luxenberg, MG; Leutgeb VJ; and Erickson, PA. "Perioperative Blood Loss: The Effect of Valproate". Journal of Pediatrics. (Accepted April, 1996).

Carolan, PL; Moore, JR; and Luxenberg, MG. "Infant Sleep Position and the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: A Survey of Pediatric Recommendations." Clinical Pediatrics. 34 (8): 40209. 1995.

Topaz, O; Eliezer, A; Rozenbaum, EA; Luxenberg, MG; and Schumacher, A. "Laser Assisted Coronary Angioplasty in Patients with Severely Depressed Left Ventricular Function: Quantitative Coronary Angiography and Clinical Results." Journal of Interventional Cardiology. 8 (6): 66169. December, 1995.

Sommers, PA; Luxenberg, MG; and Sommers, EP. "CQI Longitudinally Applied to Integrated Service Outcomes." Medical Group Management Journal. March/April, 1995.

Degelau, J; Guay, D; Straub, K; and Luxenberg, MG. "The Effectiveness of Oral Antibiotic Treatment in Nursing Home Acquired Pneumonia." Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 43 (3): 24551. March, 1995.

Harrison, PA and Luxenberg, MG. "Comparisons of Alcohol and Drug Problems Among Adolescents." Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. 149: 13744. 1995.

Kriel, RL; Krach, LE; Luxenberg, MG; and Chun, C. "Recovery of Language in Children After Prolonged Unconsciousness." Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation. 9: 14550. 1995.

Sommers, PA and Luxenberg, MG. "Physician Hospital Integration Ramsey Clinic Style." Minnesota Medicine. 77: 2225. April, 1994.

Kriel, RL; Krach, LE; Luxenberg, MG; Jones-Saete, C; and Sanchez J. "Outcome of Severe Anoxic/Ischemic Brain Injury in Children." Pediatric Neurology. 10 (3): 20712. May 1994.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Dowd, B; and Luxenberg, MG. "The Impact of Intern Workload on Length of Hospital Stay for Elderly Patients." Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. (In Press Summer, 1993).

Eyer, SD; Micon, LT; Knonstantinides, FN; Edlund, DA; Rooney, KA; Luxenberg, MG; and Cerra, FB. "Early Enteral Feeding Does Not Attenuate Metabolic Response After Blunt Trauma." Journal of Trauma. 34 (5): 63943, discussion: 64344. 1993.

Madlon-Kay, DJ; Reif, C; Mersy, DJ; Luxenberg, MG. "Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetaprotein Testing: Physician Experience and Attitudes and Their Influence on Patient Acceptance." Journal of Family Practice. 35 (4): 395400. Oct., 1992.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Dowd, B; and Luxenberg, MG. "Call Nights and Patient Care: Effects on Inpatients at One Teaching Hospital." Journal of General Internal Medicine. 7 (5): 52028. 1992.

Harvey, JE; Culatta, R; Halikas, JA; Sorenson, J; Luxenberg, MG; and Pearson, V. "The Effects of Carbamazepine on Stuttering." Journal of Nervous Mental Disorders. 180 (7): 45157. 1992.

Carolan, PL; Leonard, BJ; Luxenberg, MG, et al. "The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Minnesota: 19761990." Review of Perinatology. (In Press).

Tollefson, GD; Luxenberg, MG; Valentine, R; Dunsmore, G; Tollefson, SL. "An Open Label Trial of Alprazolam in Comorbid Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Generalized Anxiety Disorder." Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 52 (12): 50208. 1991.

Kuzel, AJ; Schwartz, RH; Luxenberg, MG; Lewis, DC; and Kyriazi, NC. "A Survey of Drinking Patterns During Medical School." Southern Medical Journal. 84 (1): 912. 1991.

Schwartz, RH; Luxenberg, MG; and Hoffmann, NG. "'Crack' Use by American Middle Class Poly-drug Abusers." Journal of Pediatrics. 118 (1): 15055. 1991.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Testicular Injuries." Urology. 37: 52830. 1991.

Rich, EC; Gifford, G; Luxenberg, MG; and Dowd, B. "The Relationship of Housestaff Experience to the Cost and Quality of Inpatient Care." JAMA. 263 (7): 953 957. 1990.

Sturm, JT; Carr, ME; Luxenberg, MG; Swoyer, J; and Cicero, JJ. "The Prevalence of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia Trachomatis in Victims of Sexual Assault." Annals of Emergency Medicine. 19: 58790. 1990.

Cass, AS; and Luxenberg, MG. "Simultaneous Upper and Lower Urinary Tract Injury from External Trauma." Urology. 36 (3): 22627. 1990.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Gifford, G; Luxenberg, MG; and Korn, J. "Influence of a Preventive Care Educational Intervention on Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practice." Preventive Medicine. 18 (6): 847855. 1989.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Gifford, G; Luxenberg, MG. "The Effects of Intern Call Nights on Inpatient Medical Care." Research in Medical Education. 914. 1989.

Tollefson, GD; Godes, M; Warren, JB; Haus, E; Luxenberg, MG; and Garvey, MJ. "Lymphonpenia in Primary Degenerative Dementia." Journal of Psychiatric Research. 23 (34): 19199. 1989.

Sturm, JT; Luxenberg, MG; Moudry, BM; and Perry, JF Jr.. "Does Sternal Fracture Increase the Risk for Aortic Rupture?" Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 48 (5): 697698. 1989.

Rich, EC; Schosseberg, L; Luxenberg, MG; and Korn, J. "Influence of a Preventative Care Educational Intervention on Physician Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Practice." Preventive Medicine. 18 (6): pp 847855. 1989.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Management of Extra-peritoneal Ruptures of the Bladder Caused by External Trauma." Urology. 33: 179183. 1989.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Which Renal Lacerations will Heal Satisfactorily with Non-surgical Management?" Urology. 33 (5): 36770. 1989.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Accuracy of Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Renal Artery Injuries." Urology. 34 (5): 249251. 1989.

Harrison, PA; Hoffmann, NG; Hollister, CD; Gibbs, L; and Luxenberg, MG. "Determinants of Chemical Dependency Treatment Placement: Clinical, Economic and Logistic Factors." Psychotherapy. 25 (3): 356364. 1988.

Mandel, JH; Rich, E; Luxenberg, MG; Spilane, M; Kern, DC; and Parrino, TA. "Preparation for Practice in Internal Medicine: A Longitudinal Study of Ten Years of Internal Medicine Graduates. " Archives of Internal Medicine. 148: 853856. 1988.

Tollefson, GD; Saxema, S; Luxenberg, MG; and Garvey, MJ. "A Retrospective Evaluation of Plasma Trazodone Concentrations and Clinical Response in a Primary Care Clinic." Hillside Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 10: 18387. 1988.

Sturm, JT; McGee, MB; and Luxenberg, MG. "An Analysis of Risk Factors for Death at the Scene Following Traumatic Aortic Rupture." Journal of Trauma. 28: 157880. 1988.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "The Value of Early Operation in Blunt Testicular Contusion with Hematocele." Journal of Urology. 139: 74647. 1988.

Hoffman, N; Ninonuevo, F; Mozey, J; and Luxenberg, MG. "Comparisons of Court Referred DWI Arrestees with other Outpatients in Substance Abuse Treatment." Journal of Studies on Alcohol. 48: 59194. 1987.

Garvey, MJ and Luxenberg, MG. "Comparisons of Color Preference in Depressives and Controls." Psychopathology. 20: 26871. 1987.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Long Term Results of Conservative and Surgical Management of Blunt Renal Lacerations." British Journal of Urology. 59: 1720. 1987.

Sturm, JT; Billiar, TR; Luxenberg, MG; and Perry, JF Jr.. "Risk Factors for the Development of Renal Failure Following the Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Rupture." Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 43: 42527. 1987.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Deaths From Urologic Injury Due to External Trauma." Journal of Trauma. 27: 31921. 1987.

Cass, AS; Cerra, F; Luxenberg, MG; Strate, R; and Perry, JF Jr.. "Renal Failure and Mortality After Nephrectomy for Severe Trauma in Multiple Injured Patients: No Inordinate Risk." Urology. 30: 21315. 1987.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Traumatic Thrombosis of a Segmental Branch of the Renal Artery." Journal of Urology. 137: 11156. 1987.

Cass, AS and Luxenberg, MG. "Management of Renal Artery Injuries from External Trauma." Journal of Urology. 138: 26668. 1987.

Erickson, WM; Luxenberg, MG; Walbek, N; and Seely, R. "Frequency of MMPI Two-Point Code Types among Sex Offenders." Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 55: 56670. 1987.

Cass, AG; and Luxenberg, MG. "Features of 164 Bladder Ruptures." Journal of Urology. 138: 74345. 1987.

Cass, AS; Bloom, BA; and Luxenberg, MG. "Sexual Function in Adults with Myelomeningocele." Journal of Urology. 136: 42526. 1986.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Clinical Indications for Radiographic Evaluation of Blunt Renal Trauma." Journal of Urology. 136: 37071. 1986.

Tollefson, GD; Zander, J; Luxenberg, MG; Saxena, S; Godes, M; and Garvey, MJ. "Prediction of Postdexamethosone Cortisol Levels by Serum Sodium Levels in Patients with Major Depression." American Journal of Psychiatry. 143: 8184. 1986.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; Hollander, J; and Smith, C. "Management of Perineal Hemotoma Found During Laparotomy in Patients with Multiple Injuries." Urology. 26: 54649. 1985.

Cass, AS; Burbick, M; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Renal Pedicle Injury in the Patient with Multiple Injuries." Journal of Trauma. 25: 892896. 1985.

Cass, AS; Bubrick, M; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Renal Trauma Found During Laparotomy for Intra Abdominal Injury." Journal of Trauma. 25: 9971000. 1985.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Smith, C. "Type of Blunt Renal Injury Rather than Associated Extra-vasation Should Determine Treatment." Journal of Urology. 26: 24951. 1985.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Johnson, CF; and Gleich, P. "The Incidence of Urinary Tract Complications with Myelomeningocele." Journal of Urology. 25: 37478. 1985.

Sturm, JT; Billiar, TR: Dorsey, JS; Luxenberg, MG; and Perry, JF Jr.. "Risk Factors for Survival Following the Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Aortic Rupture." Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 39: 41821. 1985.

Cass, AS; and Luxenberg, MG. "Unilateral Non-visualization with Excretion Urography After External Trauma." Journal of Urology. 132: 22527. 1984.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; and Johnson, CF. "A 22 Year Follow-Up of Ileal Conduits in Children with a Neurogenic Bladder." Journal of Urology. 132: 52628. 1984.

Cass, AS; Luxenberg, MG; Gleich, P; Johnson, CF and Hagen, S. "Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC) in the Management of the Neurogenic Bladder in Children." Journal of Urology. 132: 526528. 1984.

Cass, AS; and Luxenberg, MG. "Conservative or Immediate Surgical Management of Blunt Renal Injuries." Journal of Urology. 130: 1117. 1983.


Abstracts

Kriel, RL; Krach, LE; Luxenberg, MG; Chun, C; and Jones-Saete, C. "Recovery of Language in Children After Prolonged Unconsciousness." Journal of Neurologic Rehabilitation. June 8, 1994.

Topaz, O; Minisi, AJ; Luxenberg, MG; Rozenbaum, E. "Laser Angioplasty for Lesions Unsuitable for PTCA in Acute Myocardial Ifarction: Quantitative Coronary Angiography and Clinical Results." Circulation. 90 (4, part 2): 2328. October, 1994.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Dowd, BE; and Luxenberg, MG. "Intern Workload and Patient Age: Busy Interns Treat the Elderly Differently." Clinical Research. (Accepted, 1992).

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Gifford, G; and Luxenberg, MG. "The Effects of Intern On Call Workload on the Process and Outcome of Inpatient Medical Care." Clinical Research. 38: 714A. 1990.

Schwartz, RH; Hoffman, NG; and Luxenberg, MG. "Adolescents Who Smoke 'Crack': Patterns and Consequences of Use." AJDC. 143: 443. 1989.

Hillson, SD; Rich, EC; Gifford, G; and Luxenberg, MG. "Intern Call: Hour of Admission and Number of Admissions as Determinants of Patient Outcome." Clinical Research. 36 (6): 837A. 1988.


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