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J T O'Connor

Publications and source records attributed to J T O'Connor.

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PubMed1994

Promoting mediocrity.

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Education, Dental, Continuing↗
PubMed1980

In-office data analysis without a computer.

A simple and inexpensive dental office billing and accounting system has been presented which makes it possible for the average dentist to monitor the practice continuously in regard to fees, expenses, collection efficiency, and productivity without the expense and inconvenience of using a computer service. Computers should be reserved for more challenging tasks.

Accounts Payable and Receivable↗
PubMed1978

A relationship between gait and breakdown in the horse.

A biomechanical model of running has been presented. A basic premise has been that the swing time is nearly independent of speed. In fact, both the racehorse and the trotter have nearly equal swing times. Consequently, as speed increases and the stance phase becomes shorter, the horse must compensate by increasing his extension or the length of the airborne phase (or both). The safe speed which allows the horse adequate preparation time for contact of a leg with the ground is calculated, using a stride-by-stride analysis of the motion of the horse. This is seen to be a very sensitive function of the overlap time in the gait. The overlap between the legs appears to affect both the ultimate performance potential of the horse and also his prospects for soundness.

Animals↗
PubMed1976

Force plate studies of equine biomechanics.

The force plate can measure a wide range of effects in the horse. The same instrument can record forces from more than a ton in the galloping animal to 25 g associated with the action of the heart. In all probability, the force plate will develop into a valuable clinical instrument.

Animals↗
PubMed1975

Equine serum lipids: serum lipids and glucose in Morgan and Thoroughbred horses and Shetland ponies.

Concentrations of serum phospholipids, triglycerides, total cholesterol, nonesterified fatty acids, and glucose were determined for 9 months (September, 1972, to May, 1973) in 19 fasting horses and ponies (8 Morgan horses, 7 Thoroughbred horses, and 4 Shetland Ponies). Morgan horses had higher concentrations of total lipid than did Thoroughbreds, although the relative proportions of each type of lipid were similar in the 2 breeds. Shetland Ponies had higher nonesterified fatty acid and lower glucose concentrations than did either breed of horse. In both breeds of horses, concentrations of serum triglycerides in the cold months (December to March) were lower than those in the warm months. In the Shetland Pony, there was no seasonal variation in triglycerides, but a significant increase was seen in concentration of nonesterified fatty acids in the cold months. The significance of these findings is discussed.

Animals↗
PubMed1975

Equine serum lipids: serum lipoprotein profiles of Morgan and Thoroughbred horses.

The serum of lipoproteins of 10 Morgan and 8 Thoroughbred horses were examined by 2 methods of polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. A significant breed difference in the beta-lipoprotein to alpha-lipoprotein ratio was seen in gradient slab electrophoresis. A breed difference in the number of peaks, but no difference in beta-lipoprotein to alpha-lipoprotein ratio, was found in disc gel electrophoresis. These results have been correlated to indicate differences in charge of alpha-lipoprotein components and in size of beta-lipoprotein components between these 2 breeds of horses.

Animals↗
PubMed1975

Equine serum lipids: lipid composition and electrophoretic mobility of equine serum lipoprotein fractions.

The serum lipoprotein fractions from 5 Morgan and 5 Thoroughbred horses were isolated by preparative ultracentrifugation, chemically analyzed for lipid composition, and studied by 2 methods of polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis to determine electrophoretic mobility. Breed differences were not seen in the relative percentages of the lipid classes found in the various fractions. Normally, horses, like most animals, carry the majority of their lipid in high-density lipoproteins. Electrophoretically, the only difference seen between breeds occurred on disc electrophoresis where the extra band, which is characteristic of lipoprotein profiles of Morgans, was found in the high-density lipoprotein fraction.

Animals↗