Recent Publications

1. Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Drake, S., Wackym, P.A.  Quantitative analysis of electrically evoked auditory brainstem responses in implanted children with auditory neuropathy/dyssynchrony.  Otology and Neurotology, 2008; 29:174-178.
2. Friedland, D.R., Gaggl, W., Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Ulmer, J.L., Kopell, B.H.  Feasibility of auditory cortical stimulation for the treatment of tinnitus.  Otology and Neurotology, 2007; 28:1005-1012.
3. Wackym, P.A., Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Firszt, J.B., Alkaf, F.M., Burg, L.S.  More challenging speech perception tasks demonstrate binaural benefit in bilateral cochlear implant users.  Ear and Hearing, 2007; 28(2 Suppl):80S-95S.
4. Friedland DR, Eernisse R, Popper P. Potassium Channel Gene Expression in the Rat Cochlear Nucleus. Hear Res 2007;228:31-43. 
5. Friedland DR, Popper P, Eernisse R, Cioffi J. Differentially Expressed Genes in the Rat Cochlear Nucleus. Neuroscience 2006;142(3):753-68.
6. Friedland DR. Structure and Function in the Auditory System: From Cochlea to Cortex. Anat Rec A Discov Mol Cell Evol Biol 2006;288(A):326-30.
7. Friedland DR, Popper P, Eernisse R, Ringger B, Cioffi J. Differential Expression of Cytoskeletal Genes in the Cochlear Nucleus. Anat Rec A Discove Mol Cell Evol Biol 2006;288(A):447-65.
8. Friedland DR, Los JG, Ryugo, DK. A Modified Golgi Staining Protocol for Use in the Human Auditory Brain Stem and Cerebellum. J Neurosci 2006;Methods150(1):90-95.  
9. Poetker, D.M., Wackym, P.A., Yoganandan, N., Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Firszt, J.B., Pintar, F.A.  Biomechanical strength of reconstructions plates when used for medial support of Med-El cochlear implants: implications for diagnostic MRI.  ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec 2006; 68: 77-82.
10. Poetker, D.M., Jursinic, Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Wackym, P.A.  Distortion of magnetic resonance images used in gamma knife radiosurgery treatment planning: implications for acoustic neuroma outcomes.  Otology and Neurotology 2005; 26: 1220-1228.
11. Poetker, D.M., Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Firszt, J.B., Wackym, P.A.  Electrosurgery after cochlear implantation: Eighth nerve electrophysiology.  Laryngoscope, 114(12): 2252-2254, 2004.
12. Wackym, P.A., Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Poetker, D.M. Michel, M.A., Alkaf, F.M., Burg, L.S., Firszt, J.B.  Gamma knife radiosurgery for acoustic neuromas performed by a neuro-otologist: early experiences and outcomes.  Otology and Neurotology, 25(5), 752-761, 2004.
13. Runge-Samuelson, C.L., Abbas, P.J., Rubinstein, J.T., Miller, C.A., Robinson, B.K.  Response of the auditory nerve to sinusoidal electric stimulation:  Effects of high-rate pulse trains. Hearing Research, 194(1-2), 1-13, 2004.
14. Wackym PA, Michel MA, Prost RW, Banks KL, Runge-Samuelson CL, Firszt JB. Effect of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Internal Magnet Strength in Med-El Combi 40+ Cochlear Implants. Laryngoscope 2004;114:1355-1361.
15. Wackym PA, Firszt JB, Gaggl W, Runge-Samuelson CL, Reeder RM, Raulie JC. Electrophysiologic Effects of Placing Cochlear Implant Electrodes in a Perimodiolar Position in Young Children. Laryngoscope 2004;114:71-76.
16. Halum SL, Popper P, Cioffi JA, Wackym PA. Serial Analysis of Gene Expression in Neurofibromatosis Type 2 - Associated Vestibular Schwannoma. Otol Neurotol 2004;25:587-593.
17. Ishman S, Friedland DR. Temporal Bone Fractures:  Revisiting the Traditional Classification Scheme and Its Clinical Relevance. Laryngoscope 2004;114(10):1734-41. 
18. Wackym PA, Michel MA, Prost RW, Banks KL, Runge-Samuelson CL, Firszt JB. Effect of Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Internal Magnet Strength in Med-El Combi 40+ Cochlear Implants. Laryngoscope 2004;114:1355-1361.  
19. Erbe CB, Harris KC, Runge-Samuelson CL, Flanary VA, Wackym, PA. Connexin 26 and Connexin 30 Mutations in Children with Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss. Laryngoscope 2004;114:607-611.  
20. Cristobal R, Edmiston Jr CE, Runge-Samuelson CL, Owen HA, Firszt JB, Wackym PA. Fungal Biofilm Formation on Cochlear Implant Hardware After Antibiotic-Induced Fungal Overgrowth Within the Middle Ear. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2004;23:774-778.  
21. Wackym PA, Runge-Samuelson CL, Poetker DM, Michel MA, Alkaf FM, Burg LS, Firszt JB. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acoustic Neuromas Performed by a Neurotologist; Early Experiences and Outcomes. Otol Neurotol 2004;25:752-761. 
22. Poetker DM, Pytynia KB,Meyer GA, Wackym PA. Complication Rate of Transtemporal Hydroxyapatite Cement Cranioplasties:  A Case Series Review of 76 Cranioplasties. Otol Neurotol 2004;25:604-609. 
23. Halum SL, Erbe CB, Friedland DR, Wackym PA. Gene Discovery Using a Human Vestibular Schwannoma cDNA Library Constructed from a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003;128:364-371.
24. Firszt JB, Wackym PA, Gaggl W, Burg LS, Reeder RM. Electrically Evoked Auditory Brain Stem Responses for Lateral and Medical Placement of the Clarion HiFocus Electrode. Ear & Hearing 2003;24:184-190.
25. Meyer TK, Rhee JS, Smith MM, Cruz MJ, Osipov VO, Wackym PA. External Auditory Canal Eccrine Spiradenocarcinoma: a Case Report and Review of the Literature. Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 2003;25:505-510.
26. Friedland DR, Venick H, Niparko JK. Choice of Ear in Cochlear Implantation: Effect of Implantation in the Poorer Ear on Predicted Post-Operative Performance. Otol & Neurotol 2003;24(4):582-89. 
27. Harris KC, Erbe CB, Firszt JB, Flanary VA, Wackym, PA. A Novel Connexin 26 Compound Heterozygous Mutation Results in Deafness. Laryngoscope 2002;112:1159-1162. 
28. Popper P, Ishiyama A, Wackym PA. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide and Choline Acetyltransferase Colocalization in the Human Vestibular Periphery. Audiol Neurootol 2002;7:298-302.
29. Rhee JS, Wackym PA, Hague K. Clinical Note Granular Cell Tumor of the Pituitary Fossa. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2002;111:754-75.
30. Tseng J, Kwitek-Black AE, Erbe CB, Popper P, Jacob HJ, Wackym PA. Radiation Hybrid Mapping of 111 Alpha and Beta Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Genes in Rattus Norvegicus. Molecular Brain Research 2001;91:169-173.