Happy New Year and thanks again for yet another successful year!! Fairman Studios is currently entering it’s 10th year of business and is updating it’s “What’s New Section”. As can be seen by the entries already posted below, a lot of work has been done in 2008, and 2009 is already geared up to be another year filled with many interesting and exciting projects. More to come on our 2009 page, also being updated.

The editors have chosen Fairman Studios submitted cover artwork to be featured on our January issue of Cell Host & Microbe. The cover depicts the feature article which describes the durable protection from Herpes Simplex Virus-2 transmission following intravaginal application of siRNAs targeting both a viral and host gene. Fairman Studios’ depiction illustrates the idea of knocking down both viral and host gene to achieve durable protection from viral infection in mice. Illustration by Jennifer E. Fairman, Fairman Studios, LLC.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Combined Intra-Articular and Varus Opening Wedge Osteotomy for Lateral Depression and Valgus Malunion of the Proximal Part of the Tibia
By By Gino M.M.J. Kerkhoffs, MD, PhD, Maarten V. Rademakers, MD, Mark Altena, MD, and Ren’e K.Marti, MD, PhD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Research Center Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Background: Reconstructive surgical measures for treatment of posttraumatic deformities of the lateral tibial plateau are seldom reported on in the literature. We report the long-term follow-up results of a consecutive series of reconstructive osteotomies performed to treat depression and valgus malunions of the proximal part of the tibia.

The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist, was president of the Dana Foundation from 1950 to 1966 and actively shaped its programs and principles until his death in 1975. Dana.org serves as a gateway to brain information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Fairman Studios is currently assisting the Dana Foundation by illustrating the Dana Foundation’s Annual Progress Report of the previous year’s advancements in Brain Research. Dana Press publishes books and news on health and popular science for the general reader and comments on recent books and news on its blog. It also publishes Cerebrum, an online journal of opinion with articles and book reviews exploring the impact of brain research on daily life and society. Other publications, distributed free, are for general readers, BrainWork, a bi-monthly newsletter, three periodicals reprinting news articles about the brain, immunology, and arts education, and several special publications for students and educators in those fields, as well as the Dana Foundation annual report and other materials from the foundation and the Dana Alliance.

The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist, was president of the Dana Foundation from 1950 to 1966 and actively shaped its programs and principles until his death in 1975. Dana.org serves as a gateway to brain information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Fairman Studios is currently assisting the Dana Foundation by illustrating the Dana Foundation’s Annual Progress Report of the previous year’s advancements in Brain Research. Dana Press publishes books and news on health and popular science for the general reader and comments on recent books and news on its blog. It also publishes Cerebrum, an online journal of opinion with articles and book reviews exploring the impact of brain research on daily life and society. Other publications, distributed free, are for general readers, BrainWork, a bi-monthly newsletter, three periodicals reprinting news articles about the brain, immunology, and arts education, and several special publications for students and educators in those fields, as well as the Dana Foundation annual report and other materials from the foundation and the Dana Alliance.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Glenohumeral Arthrodesis After Failed Prosthetic Shoulder Arthroplasty
By Jason J. Scalise, MD, and Joseph P. Iannotti, MD, PhD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

Background: While there have been numerous reports concerning glenohumeral arthrodesis for many indications, there is little available information specific to glenohumeral arthrodesis performed after failed prosthetic shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to report the outcomes of glenohumeral arthrodesis in the setting of severe glenohumeral bone loss and deltoid muscle and rotator cuff insufficiency following failed prosthetic shoulder arthroplasty.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Intrasheath Subluxation of the Peroneal Tendons
By Steven M. Raikin, MD, Ilan Elias, MD, and Levon N.Nazarian, MD
Investigation performed at the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Background: Dislocation or subluxation of the peroneal tendons out of the peroneal groove under a torn or avulsed superior peroneal retinaculum has been well described. We identified a new subgroup of patients with intrasheath subluxation of these tendons within the peroneal groove and with an otherwise intact retinaculum.

Fairman Studios has provided the Clarkson University Alumni magazine with an illustration of zebrafish for an upcoming article about human digestion. One of Clarkson University’s researchers had determined the digestive tract of a zebrafish parallels the human digestive tract.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation Compared with Circular Fixator Application for Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures RESULTS OF A MULTICENTER, PROSPECTIVE, RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
By Jeremy A. Hall, FRCS(C); Murray J. Beuerlein, MD; and Micahel D. McKee, MD.
Investigation performed by the The Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society

Background: Standard open reduction and internal fixation techniques have been successful in restoring osseous alignment for bicondylar tibial plateau fractures; however, surgical morbidity, especially soft-tissue infection and wound necrosis, has been reported frequently. For this reason, several investigators have proposed minimally invasive methods of fracture reduction followed by circular external fixation as an alternative approach. To our knowledge, there has been no direct comparison of the two operative approaches.

Stent illustrations created – details to come

Fairman Studios collaborating with Ogilvy PR to illustrate a booklet for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Since its creation by Congress in 1950, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has grown to become the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research on the brain and nervous system. Most research funded by the NINDS is conducted by scientists in public and private institutions such as universities, medical schools, and hospitals.Government scientists also conduct a wide array of neurological research in the more than 20 laboratories and branches of the NINDS itself. This research ranges from studies on the structure and function of single brain cells to tests of new diagnostic tools and treatments for those with neurological disorders. .

Fairman Studios is illustrating umbilical cord illustrations for HealthBank. Details to come.

Elucidating recent cellular biology studied at the University of Michigan, Fairman Studios will be illustrating the cell’s method of cutting through the basement membrane using a specialized cell extension called an ‘invadopodium’. Several features of the invadopodium should be highlighted– the actin fibers driving its formation and protrusion thru the BM and underlying extracellular matrix molecules, the main ‘molecular scissor’ used by cells (called MT1-MMP) to cut thru the BM, and different sets of cell surface adhesion molecules (called ‘integrins’) used to bind the BM as well as the underlying ‘interstitial’ matrix.

Fairman Studios will be illustrating a mechanism of action involving the measuring the byproducts through glycolysis for Seahorse Bioscience. Founded in 2000, Seahorse Bioscience is a venture backed, privately owned company. Seahorse designs and manufacture consumable sensors and custom injection molded Labware in their Innovative Microplate facility in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Fairman Studios is collaborating with London-based company, The Brand Union, to create illustration guidlines for technical illustrations used in Coloplasts new collateral materials.

Fairman Studios will be illustrating Xoft’s new release of the Axxent Vaginal Applicator, the Axxent System now enables radiation oncologists to perform Vaginal Brachytherapy in addition to Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation. The Axxent System offers an advanced radiation treatment option utilizing a proprietary miniaturized X-ray source that makes treatment more accessible to patients and providers.Xoft specializes in radiation oncology with the Axxent^® Electronic Brachytherapy System^® uses proprietary, miniaturized X-ray tube technology to apply radiation directly to the target. Without radioactive isotopes, heavy shielding, or major capital investment, the Axxent platform delivers cost-effective results for an expanding list of indications.

Fairman Studios will be illustrating the feature article for the Lahey CLinic Magazine covering Pulmonary Hypertension. The illustration will show the lungs and heart placement in the human body, an inset of the lungs and heart with the pulmonary artery highlighted, and a cross section of pulmonary artery showing fibrosis and narrowing.

Fairman Studios will be illustrating Xoft’s new Axxent Balloon Applicator for breast cancer. The Axxent Balloon Applicator is a key component of the Axxent^®Electronic Brachytherapy System, a unique treatment solution for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI). Axxent Balloon Applicators are available in multiple sizes and shapes to best fit the contour of the lumpectomy cavity, which allows the radiation dose to conform to the size and shape of the cavity. Inserted through a single incision, the balloon catheter provides a channel for the Axxent HDR X-ray source to deliver high-dose rate, low energy radiation treatment. The Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy System is an attractive alternative for physicians and patients desiring greater flexibility and patient comfort in breast cancer treatment.Xoft specializes in radiation oncology with the Axxent^® Electronic Brachytherapy System^® uses proprietary, miniaturized X-ray tube technology to apply radiation directly to the target. Without radioactive isotopes, heavy shielding, or major capital investment, the Axxent platform delivers cost-effective results for an expanding list of indications.

The GNSI Annual Conference will be held in Ithaca, NY in 2008. Here are a few things we will be involved in: Digital Watercolor Wash Technique Using Adobe Photoshop
Jennifer Fairman, CMI, FAMI
Wednesday, July 23, 9-10 am
This digital illustration technique class shows use of traditional painting principles as well as the computer. This slide presentation/demonstration on digital techniques using Adobe Photoshop starts with a high quality sketch and goes through scan, transfer, clean-up, colorization, layer, blur, speckle and more, to the finished product, using a technique that Jennifer uses almost daily.

Freelance Busines Panel
Christi Sobel, Dolores Santoliquido, Jennifer Fairman, Elizabeth Morales
Wednesday, July 23, 10-Noon
Yes, it IS possible to make a living as a freelancer! Hear about how to do it from a group of members who have a lot of experience in the business of art, negotiating everything from contracts, to work for hire, artist’s rights, legal issues, and much more. This will be a give and take time so come with questions and maybe even answers

On July 18, 2008, at the 63rd Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators, Jennifer Fairman received the Outstanding Acheivement Award, “for outstanding service to the Association, excellence as an artist and educator, and bringing honor to the profession.” The Outstanding Service Award is presented to a Professional or Associate Member who has served the AMI in an official capacity and who deserves special recognition. No more than two such awards may be presented in one year.

The AMI Annual Conference will be held in Indianapolis, IN in 2008. Here are a few things we will be involved in:Concurrent 7, Business Practices 101, Amanda Behr, CMI Joanne Haderer Muller, CMI Tonya Hines, CMI Cynthia Turner, CMI and other panelists, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm, (0.1 CEUs Business)

Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI, FAMI will participate in the discussion of the first three chapters of the recently developed AMI Business Practice Guidelines. These chapters are entitled “Employment by an Institution,” “Self-Employment,” and “Stock Art.”

Today’s successful medical illustrator must become more aware of good business practices within the field. An analysis of the employment relationships that may exist in an institutional setting or in your own freelance business will prove invaluable to the recent graduate as well as the more established artist/illustrator. This presentation will discuss relevant concepts of business.

Aspects of institutional employment, many of which may be unclear at the time of employment, will prove important should an illustrator chooses to transition to a freelance business model. Becoming self-employed has some inherent risks and challenges. Being self-employed is very different than being an employee. Some individuals may find it difficult or impossible to adjust to the inherent differences. This presentation will help identify the necessary entrepreneurial mindset to become successfully self-employed.

Finally, the use of “stock art” has increased among ad agencies, marketing companies, and in-house production departments. An open discussion of the many issues inherent in the “stock art” business model will help determine if this type of work arrangement represents a legitimate business opportunity for the medical illustrator, or if it is an exploitation of one’s work as some have suggested.
Techniques Showcase 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The 2008 Techniques Showcase will be an extravaganza like no other, featuring the best of digital and tradition illustration that our members have to offer. Come in and see in depth demonstrations of Osirix, MudBox, Cinema 4D, Pen and Ink Techniques, Cartooning with Illustrator, Portraiture, Scanning Line Art for Print, Maya, FileMaker Pro, Molecular Illustration, and Working with Adobe Illustrator. This session will be jam packed with known experts in our field, who are more than willing to share their insight and skill. Come and see in-depth demonstrations by: Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI, FAMI will present A Place for Everything: Getting Organized with FileMaker Pro
Plenary 8 Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences, www.vesaliustrust.org, Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI, FAMI – Moderator, 1:00pm – 2:15pm (0.7 CEUs ARt, 0.7 CEUs Biomed. Science)

The Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences is proud to host this Vesalian Scholars’ Session devoted to student research in the areas of medical illustration and biomedical communication. The Trust is pleased to have awarded significant financial grants this year in support of these student projects, and we welcome each of the student presenters. In addition, we congratulate every Vesalius Trust grant applicant, and we wish all of this year’s biocommunication graduates success, five of whom will present the research done as part of their graduate studies:

Participants will include: Fabian de Kok-Mercado, The Johns Hopkins University; Diana Kryski, The University of Toronto; Anneliese May Lilienthal, Medical College of Corbel, Georgia; and Satyen Tripathi, The Johns Hopkins University

These award recipients will describe their research goals, problem-solving techniques and general methodology, including the use of traditional and innovative, computer-based techniques. Attendees will gain keen insight into the clinical, biomedical, and instructional design research currently being undertaken by medical illustration students in North America.
Concurrent 10 Vesalius Trust Poster Session Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI, FAMI – Moderator 2:30pm – 3:45pm (0.05 CEUs Art, 0.05 CEUs Biomed Science)

This year the Vesalius Trust is expanding this opportunity so that participation by students isn’t limited to the time allotted to a concurrent session by adding a new Vesalius Trust Poster Session component to the program. The Vesalius Trust is excited to continue to bring to the AMI Continuing Education in the form of current an ongoing research, especially from those who are just entering the field, bringing with them the newest contributions to the disciplines of art, science, and technology. We look forward to giving students the opportunity to present in a formal professional setting, to share, collaborate, network, learn and contribute overall. ALL APPLICANTS are invited to participate in the poster session component. Applicants who would like to participate in this opportunity must be present at the meeting.

Fairman Studios is currently creating anatomical illustrations for a Duke University module on Diabetes, created by Jespersen and Associates, to be produced into both an online program and for print. The illustrations will include diagrams of how exercise breaks down glucose, progressive dysfunction of pancreatic beta cells in type 2 diabetes, and drug interaction mechanisms.

Amevive mechanism illustrations were created for Astellas back in 2007, and continue to bring value to educating it’s patient audience. Amevive was the first biologic approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. AMEVIVE is a prescription medication that is injected by your doctor (15 mg IM, into the muscle) once a week for a total of 12 doses.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Outcome at Forty-five Years After Open Reduction and Innominate Osteotomy for Late-Presenting Developmental Dislocation of the Hip
By Simon R. Thomas, MA, FRCS(Tr&Orth), John H. Wedge, MD, FRCS(C), and Robert B. Salter, MD, FRCS(C)
Investigation performed at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Background: A consecutive series of seventy-six patients (101 hips) underwent primary open reduction, capsulorrhaphy, and innominate osteotomy for late-presenting developmental dislocation of the hip. They were between 1.5 and five years old at the time of surgery, which was done between 1958 and 1965. The present study was designed to review the outcome of these patients into middle age.

Metamorphosis illustration to be used in University of Delaware Botanic Gardens outdoor educational sign.

Stent illustration created for conference on new medical technology.

The IC Exhibition features the best recent work of area illustrators, selected by a distinguished three-judge panel, and is held in a local art gallery, typically for 8 weeks, widely advertised and open to the public. The opening is coming up! Jennifer Fairman’s Systems of Pneumococcal Infection, (Certificate of Merit) created for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Genetic Journey (Silver Award) will be displayed at the exhibition. The exhibition scheduled for May 8 through June 27, 2008, with an opening reception on May 8 from 6pm to 8:30 pm at PEPCO’s Edison Place Gallery, 701 9th Street, NW (enter on 8th Street, between G & H), Washington, DC 20068.

TwoXFour, an ad agency in Chicago, is running the Regional Award Show for the Chicago Creative Club (CCC) an ad community. TwoXFour has devised a fun “thick skin” theme idea for their “call for entries” mailer/posteras well as a their online registration. Prospective applicants can get the thickness of their skin measured. When the user fills out check boxes and submits their entry, a skin cross section will be displayed, and depending on their answer, the skin is thicker or thinner. Fairman Studios will be illustrating this concept for the CCC.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Hallux Valgus and First Ray Mobility, A Prospective Study
By Michael J. Coughlin, MD, and Carroll P. Jones, MD
Investigation performed at Treasure Valley Hospital, Boise, Idaho

Background: There have been few prospective studies that have documented the outcome of surgical treatment of hallux valgus deformities. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of operative treatment of hallux valgus with use of a proximal crescentic osteotomy and distal soft-tissue repair on the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: The DUROM Cup Humeral Surface Replacement in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Martin Fuerst, MD, Bernd Fink, MD, and Wolfgang Ruther, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopedics, Rheumaklinik Bad Bramstedt, Bad Bramstedt, Germany, and the Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis often leads to severe destruction of the glenohumeral joint, including synovitis and inflammation-induced alterations of the rotator cuff. Cup arthroplasty, or surface replacement of the shoulder, was introduced in the 1980s. The aim of this study was to evaluate the midterm results of the DUROM cup surface replacement for patients with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the glenohumeral joint.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Femoral Nerve Block for Diaphyseal and Distal Femoral Fractures in the Emergency Department
By Christopher E. Mutty, MD, Erik J. Jensen, MD, Michael A. Manka Jr., MD, Mark J. Anders, MD, and Lawrence B. Bone, MD
Investigation performed at Erie County Medical Center, an affiliate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York

Background: Diaphyseal and distal femoral fractures are painful injuries that are frequently seen in patients requiring a traumawork-up in the hospitalemergency department prior to definitive management. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a femoral nerve block administered in the emergency department could provide better pain relief for patients with femoral fractures than currently used pain management practices

More illustrations are created for Kyphon, now a subsidiary of Medtronic. Balloon kyphoplasty has been shown to benefit patients with osteoporotic or cancer-induced VCF. Pain, functional and radiographic outcomes of care have been shown to be statistically superior to conventional non-surgical management. The procedure has been shown to significantly improve patient quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living, as well as reduce the number of days lost to bedrest. Balloon kyphoplasty is a percutaneous procedure that can be performed inpatient or outpatient with little or no postoperative rehabilitation necessary. Patient satisfaction with the technique is excellent with little, if any, procedural discomfort. Balloon kyphoplasty has an excellent safety profile, with most studies demonstrating a very low rate of procedure-related adverse events. As of June 30, 2007 approximately 340,000 patients and 400,000 spinal fractures worldwide have been treated with balloon kyphoplasty.

The IC Exhibition features the best recent work of area illustrators, selected by a distinguished three-judge panel, and is held in a local art gallery, typically for 8 weeks, widely advertised and open to the public. Jennifer Fairman’s Systems of Pneumococcal Infection, (Certificate of Merit) created for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Genetic Journey (Silver Award) will be displayed at the exhibition. The exhibition scheduled for May 8 through June 27, 2008, with an opening reception on May 8 at PEPCO’s Edison Place Gallery, 701 9th Street, NW (enter on 8th Street, between G & H), Washington, DC 20068.

Fairman Studios is currently collaborating with D2 Creative, providing illustration services to educational modules currently in production. D2 Creative is an integrated communications agency comprised of accomplished artists, writers, producers, directors, designers, educators, strategists, and technologists. We provide Sales & Marketing and Training & Education solutions for global leaders in healthcare, technology, consumer products, financial services, and the entertainment industry.

Surface Logix is a drug development company that creates new therapeutics by significantly improving the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) properties of approved drugs and late stage compounds. Surface Logix uses its proprietary small molecule Pharmacomer™ Technology to chemically modify drugs and late stage compounds to create New Chemical Entities (NCEs) with improved bioavailability and tissue distribution profiles.

“I loved the Spring 2007 centerfold, The Genetic Journey: Following DNA from Cell to Society.The graphic was thorough, enlightening and easy to follow. Kudos to its creators.”George Dellaportas, MD, DrPH ’70
Cleveland, Ohio The Genetic Journey [Spring 2007] was also given an Award of Excellence from the Association of Medical Illustrators. Additionally, the illustration also won semifinalist honors in Informational Graphics from the 2007 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the journal Science.

To promote the world of SOA, Zapthink is acreating a new poster/board game that illustrates and educates users on the many facets of Service Oriented Architecture. Keep your eyes on Zapthink to obtain a copy opf this poster and play the game!

Jennifer’s work entitled The Genetic Journey, Following DNA from Cell to Societywill be featured in the 6th Annual IC Members Exhibition at the Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA, located in the First Floor Gallery, 1820 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22209. The show will run December 3, 2007 – January 5, 2008. An artist’s reception will be held Thursday, December 6, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.The works in this exhibition will then be extended to Montgomery College – located at the CAT Gallery: Communication Arts Technologies Department 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville MD 20850. This second show will run January 14 – February 22, 2008. An artist’s reception will be held February 13, 2008, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Surface Logix is a drug development company that creates new therapeutics by significantly improving the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) properties of approved drugs and late stage compounds. Surface Logix uses its proprietary small molecule Pharmacomer™ Technology to chemically modify drugs and late stage compounds to create New Chemical Entities (NCEs) with improved bioavailability and tissue distribution profiles.

The Dana Foundation is a private philanthropy with principal interests in brain science, immunology, and arts education. Charles A. Dana, a New York State legislator, industrialist and philanthropist, was president of the Dana Foundation from 1950 to 1966 and actively shaped its programs and principles until his death in 1975. Dana.org serves as a gateway to brain information about the brain and current brain research, as well as links to validated sites related to more than 25 brain disorders. Fairman Studios is currently assisting the Dana Foundation by illustrating the Dana Foundation’s Annual Progress Report of the previous year’s advancements in Brain Research. Dana Press publishes books and news on health and popular science for the general reader and comments on recent books and news on its blog. It also publishes Cerebrum, an online journal of opinion with articles and book reviews exploring the impact of brain research on daily life and society. Other publications, distributed free, are for general readers, BrainWork, a bi-monthly newsletter, three periodicals reprinting news articles about the brain, immunology, and arts education, and several special publications for students and educators in those fields, as well as the Dana Foundation annual report and other materials from the foundation and the Dana Alliance.

Happy New Year and thanks again for another very successful year!! Fairman Studios is currently updating it’s “What’s New Section”. As can be seen by the entries already posted below, a lot of work has been done in 2007, and 2008 is already geared up to be another year filled with many interesting and exciting projects. More to come on our 2008 page, also being updated.

Jennifer’s work entitled The Genetic Journey, Following DNA from Cell to Societywill be featured in the 6th Annual IC Members Exhibition at the Art Institute of Washington, Arlington, VA, located in the First Floor Gallery, 1820 N. Fort Myer Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22209. The show will run December 3, 2007 – January 5, 2008. An artist’s reception will be held Thursday, December 6, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 pm.The works in this exhibition will then be extended to Montgomery College – located at the CAT Gallery: Communication Arts Technologies Department 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville MD 20850. This second show will run January 14 – February 22, 2008. An artist’s reception will be held February 13, 2008, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

Fairman Studios is currently assisting Alnylam in updating its well-known RNAi Primer. Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, a leader in RNAi therapeutics, is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics based on a breakthrough in biology known as RNA interference, or RNAi; a discovery that enables the creation of a broad new class of human therapeutics. Using RNAi, Alnylam has built a product engine to develop a deep pipeline of drug products to treat a wide array of important diseases.

Jennifer’s works entitled The Genetic Journey, Following DNA from Cell to Society and The Biliopancreatic Diversion with Lateral Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch was featured in Tokyo, Japan at Science Agora a science communication conference hosted within the Toyko Academic Park. This year marks the 2nd year of the event co-organized by Japan Science and Technology Agency and Science Council of Japan. Researchers from all over the world will discuss, exchange and send the science information together at Talk Sessions. Students living in Tokyo International Exchange Center, researchers of AIST Tokyo Waterfront and science communicators of National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) will talk about communication of science research which is now a world shared culture. This event and exhibition was held in assocation with the following institutions: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Zenkoku Cyugakko Rika Kyoiku Kenkyukai, National Institutes of National Sciences, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, National Museum of Nature and Science, Riken, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), British Council Japan, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

November 22: Happy Anniversary, Fairman Studios!

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Randomized Clinical Trial Completely Displaced Supracondylar Humeral Fractures in Children. A Lateral Entry Compared with Medial and Lateral Entry Pin Fixation
BY Travis Matheney and Ben M. Lee Hedequist, Lawrence Karlin, Young-Jo Kim, Martha M. Murray, Michael B. Millis, John B. Emans, Laura Dichtel, Mininder S. Kocher, James R. Kasser, Peter M. Waters, Donald Bae, Brian D. Snyder, M. Timothy Hresko, Daniel, Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

Background: Closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation is the treatment of choice for completely displaced (type-III) extension supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children, although controversy persists regarding the op- timal pin-fixation technique. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of lateral entry pin fixation with that of medial and lateral entry pin fixation for the operative treatment of completely displaced extension supracondy- lar fractures of the humerus in children.

Fairman Studios has been creating illustrations for the Greensboro North Carolina Health Science Center. In collaboration with Quatrafoil Associates, Fairman Studios has been creating illustrations of various human anatomical systems to be used for display in the museum’s new Health Quest Exhibit. Quatrefoil Associates provides exhibit design and fabrication services to museums. Founded in 1989, Quatrefoil has extensive background in all areas of exhibit planning, development and design; multimedia production; engineering, fabrication, and installation. Our clients include science and technology museums, history and cultural museums, children’s museums and others‹local and national, large and small.

Fairman Studios is currently creating new breast anatomy illustrations Karleen R. Habin, RN, BCCS, MPHC at the Massachusetts General Hospital Gillette Center for Women’s Cancers. Habin has more than 25 years of extensive nursing experience ranging from critical care to ambulatory nursing administration in women’s health. She holds nominated positions to the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), the Cancer and Leukemia Group B Data Safety Monitoring Board and the Education Network to Advance Cancer Clinical Trials (ENACCT). Several studies published by Habin focus on cancer survivorship and symptom management. She recently co-authored an article in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing that examines the side effects of aromatase inhibitors. Habin also is co-investigator on several ongoing clinical trials, and she serves as the Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Resource Guide Project of Massachusetts.

Fairman Studios is currently collaborating with D2 Creative, providing illustration services to educational modules currently in production. D2 Creative is an integrated communications agency comprised of accomplished artists, writers, producers, directors, designers, educators, strategists, and technologists. We provide Sales & Marketing and Training & Education solutions for global leaders in healthcare, technology, consumer products, financial services, and the entertainment industry.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Glenohumeral Arthritis. Two to Fifteen-Year Outcomes :: Humeral Hemiarthroplasty with Biologic Resurfacing of the Glenoid
BY Sumant G. Krishnan, Robert J. Nowinski, Donnis Harrison and Wayne Z. Burkhead
Investigation performed at the Shoulder and Elbow Service, The Carrell Clinic, Dallas, Texas

Background: Biologic glenoid resurfacing was developed in 1988 as an alternative to total shoulder arthroplasty in selected (usually younger) patients with primary, posttraumatic, or postreconstructive glenohumeral arthritis. A vari- ety of biologic surfaces, including anterior capsule, autogenous fascia lata, and Achilles tendon allograft, have been combined with a humeral hemiarthroplasty.

More illustrations are created for Kyphon’s Balloon Kyphoplasty Technique Guide, with the aid of Fairman Studios expertise. Balloon kyphoplasty has been shown to benefit patients with osteoporotic or cancer-induced VCF. Pain, functional and radiographic outcomes of care have been shown to be statistically superior to conventional non-surgical management. The procedure has been shown to significantly improve patient quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living, as well as reduce the number of days lost to bedrest. Balloon kyphoplasty is a percutaneous procedure that can be performed inpatient or outpatient with little or no postoperative rehabilitation necessary. Patient satisfaction with the technique is excellent with little, if any, procedural discomfort. Balloon kyphoplasty has an excellent safety profile, with most studies demonstrating a very low rate of procedure-related adverse events. As of June 30, 2007 approximately 340,000 patients and 400,000 spinal fractures worldwide have been treated with balloon kyphoplasty.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Suzanne L. Miller, Julie Gill and Gavin R. Webb
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

Fairman Studios is proud to announce that the newly designed CRU website has been launched. The Center for Reconstructive Urology provides tertiary care to patients who require referral for diseases of the urethra and male external genitalia. All services are provided at the UC Irvine Medical Center. However, The Center For Reconstructive Urology is a professional practice separate and independent from the UCI Medical Center and Medical Group. The Center for Reconstructive Urology is dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the male urethra and externeal genitalia. Disorders treated at the Center for Reconstructive Urology include urethral strictures, hypospadias, Peyronie’s Disease, and erectile dysfunction.

What do fruit flies, mice, ants, monkeys, and a dog named Laika have in common? They were all first to go into space before human beings. Before humans actually went into space, one of the prevailing theories of the perils of space flight was that humans might not be able to survive long periods of weightlessness. For several years, there had been a serious debate among scientists about the effects of prolonged weightlessness. American and Russian scientists utilized animals – mainly monkeys, chimps and dogs – in order to test each country’s ability to launch a living organism into space and bring it back alive and unharmed. To commemmorate these brave animals, medical illustrators from the Department of Art as Applied to Medcine illustrated a poster depicting many of these first space explorers. This poster will be on board a February 14th, 2008 launch where it will be stamped and brought back to earth as a memorial for all those species who explored space before man.

With the inability of articular cartilage to heal even the smallest defect, treatment of articular cartilage injury in the young, active patient remains a challenge. These lesions demonstrate limited healing potential, with full thickness cartilage lesions healing with both type I and II cartilage, and lower than normal concentrations of proteoglycans. The formation of structurally inferior fibrocartilage leads to premature irregularities of the joint surface over time, meniscal tears, and eventually, degenerative arthritis. Many treatment methods are available to treat focal cartilage defects, including lavage, microfracture, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), mosiacplasty, and osteochondral allograft transplantation. Osteochondral allografts have the advantage of providing a structurally mature articular cartilage matrix with viable chondrocytes. Osteochondral allografts also have no size limitations, no host donor site morbidity, and can be used to restore joint congruity in the absence of subchondral bone. The surgical technique is demanding, but offers promising clinical results. These procedures are being illustrated by Fairman Studios.

3pm Brown 320: The JHU Medical Illustration program brought to the Maryland Institute of Art campus Jennifer Fairman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine at John Hopkins University, School of Medicine. This program was a tremendous success! More than 78 students attended this session to learn about how art meets science in this fascinating career path. Jennifer Fairman gave a detailed talk about her process of becoming a medical illustrator and how she pursued science and art while an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland at College Park. Jennifer’s talk revealed the many areas where medical illustration is utilized from “web sites, annual reports, surgical and science textbooks, advertisements, medical journals, anatomical charts, and patient education materials.” Students who are interested to learn more about this career path, can stop by career development at 1210 Mount Royal for program information sheets. This wonderful program was organized by Julie LeSuer.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Modified Bilhaut-Cloquet Procedure for Wassel Type-II and III Polydactyly of the Thumb
By Goo Hyun Baek, MD, Hyun Sik Gong, MD, Moon Sang Chung, MD, Joo Han Oh, MD, Young Ho Lee, MD, and Sang Ki Lee, MD
Investigation performed at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

Background: The Bilhaut-Cloquet operation is a combined surgical procedure for the treatment of a symmetric bifid thumb. Although this procedure can obtain a normal-sized thumb with a stable interphalangeal joint, it has limita- tions, such as the technical difficulty of combining all segments of a duplicated thumb, possible later physeal growth arrest, joint stiffness, and nail-plate deformity. We reviewed the results of our modification of this procedure for the treatment of Wassel type-II and III polydactyly of the thumb.

Fairman Studios is working with EuroRSCG to illustrate an educational clinical poster about the use of Atropen. ATROPINE (Atropen®) auto-injection can help treat many emergency conditions. For example, administration of atropine can help treat certain symptoms (such as low heart rate, breathing problems, excess saliva) related to insecticide, nerve gas or mushroom poisoning. Generic atropine auto-injections are available for adults; however, the generic form of the auto-injector for children is not yet available.

Dr. Sean Nork is an orthopaedic traumatologists who specializes in nonunions and malunions. Fairman Studios is assisting Dr. Nork in developing illustrations for an upcoming paper on a surgical approach around the ankle joint. Nork is a UW associate professors of orthopaedics and sports medicine and have vast experience in the area, treating hundreds of these types of cases each year. According to the physicians, fractured fragments may not heal correctly for a variety of reasons and may cause a nonunion. If union occurs in a displaced location (malunion), chronic medical issues may result due to bone length inequality among other problems. If the fracture heals in a good location, the patient may have few symptoms as a result.

Some of science’s most powerful statements are not made in words. From the diagrams of Leonardo to Hooke’s microscopic bestiary, the beaks of Darwin’s finches, Rosalind Franklin’s x-rays or the latest photographic marvels retrieved from the remotest galactic outback, visualization of research has a long and literally illustrious history. To illustrate is, etymologically and actually, to enlighten. To the general public, whose support sustains the global research enterprise, these and scores of other indispensable concepts exist chiefly as images. They become part of the essential iconic lexicon. And they serve as a source of excitement and motivation for the next generation of researchers. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the journal Science created the Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge to celebrate that grand tradition-and to encourage its continued growth. In a world where science literacy is dismayingly rare, illustrations provide the most immediate and influential connection between scientists and other citizens, and the best hope for nurturing popular interest. Judges appointed by the NSF and Science selected winners in each of five categories: photographs, illustrations, informational graphics, interactive media and non-interactive media. In the Information Graphics Category the spread entitled The Genetic Journey: Following DNA form Cell to Society was awarded a Semifinalist Honor in the 2007 NSF International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. This competition recognizes outstanding achievements by scientists, engineers, visualization specialists, and artists who are innovators in the use of visual media to promote understandingof research results and scientific phenomena.

Ultra-organized Cell Systems (Microquests) by Rebecca L. Johnson, Jack Desrocher, and Jennifer Fairman will be out in stores in September of 2007. This title, all about plant cells and botany, is the first of 5 books in this series, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s book publishers offering top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.

Mighty Animal Cells (Microquests) by Rebecca L. Johnson, Jack Desrocher, and Jennifer Fairman will be out in stores in September of 2007. This title, all about plant cells and botany, is the second of 5 books in this series, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s book publishers offering top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.

Powerful Plant Cells (Microquests) by Rebecca L. Johnson, Jack Desrocher, and Jennifer Fairman will be out in stores in September of 2007. This title, all about plant cells and botany, is the third of 5 books in this series, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s book publishers offering top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.

Amazing DNA (Microquests) by Rebecca L. Johnson, Jack Desrocher, and Jennifer Fairman will be out in stores in September of 2007. This title, all about plant cells and botany, is the fourth of 5 books in this series, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s book publishers offering top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.

Daring Cell Defenders (Microquests) by Rebecca L. Johnson, Jack Desrocher, and Jennifer Fairman will be out in stores in September of 2007. This title, all about plant cells and botany, is the fifth of 5 books in this series, published by Lerner Publishing Group. Lerner Publishing Group, based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959, is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s book publishers offering top-quality nonfiction and fiction books for grades K-12.

Lynn Masterson had her gallbladder removed through her mouth, a promising technique for patients who can’t tolerate an abdominal incision. Surgeon Lee Swanstrom of the Oregon Clinic removed Lynn Masterson’s gallbladder through her mouth. For Masterson and others in his first group of patients, Swanstrom also made two tiny incisions in her abdomen through which he could monitor what was going on. The goal, though, is surgery with no abdominal incisions. This article was illustrated for USA Today by Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI of the Johns Hopkins University Department of Art as Applied to Medicine.

On July 19, 2007 at the 62nd Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators, held in Bozeman, MT, Jennifer Fairman was inducted into the Fellows of the Association of Medical Illustrators. The designation of Fellow is a formal and public recognition of those AMI members who have generously contributed considerable time and effort to the Association in volunteer participation and service. The purpose of the AMI’s Fellowship Program is to encourage such volunteer participation in activities of the association. Inceased member participation results in a greater exchange of ideas and information which ultimately benefits the entire membership. Involvement and leadership in the AMI activities, events, duties and services guarantees that the AMI will continue to be a vital and growing professional assocaition.

At the 62nd Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators, held in Bozeman, MT, an Award of Excellence in the Instructional Tone category was awarded for Biliopancreatic Diversion with Lateral Gastrectomy and Duodenal Switch from the Hunter Atlas for Minimally Invasive Surgery.

At the 62nd Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators, held in Bozeman, MT, an Award of Excellence in the Editorial category was awarded for The Genetic Journey: Following DNA form Cell to Society. The piece is featured in the Spring 2007 issue of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Magazine.

In order to provide a mechanism for the Faculty, Fellows and Students of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to participate more effectively in the deliberations and governance of the Institution, the President of the Johns Hopkins University established THE COUNCIL OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL. Jennifer Fairman was recently elected to serve on the council as Represntative to the Department of Art s Applied to Medicine. In addition, Jennifer was also promoted to Assistant Professor in the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine.

The Association of Medical Illustrators Annual Meeting will be held in Bozeman, Montana this year.Business Mini-Sessions
When: Thursday July 19, 2007
Jennifer Fairman will be giving an introduction to the features and functions of FileMaker Pro as a time and sanity-saving business tool that can easily organize vital data that is often easy to lose such as client contact information, job information and illustration archiving. Jennifer will demonstrate why and how FileMaker can help a small illustration studio business owner can get more organized with computer-aided demonstration. Topics covered will include how to set up a basic database, and database types/features including client /contact management systems, job management, and building a database to archive stock artwork for easy reteival. Other organizational tips will be addressed such as how to make sure all files, both digital and paper are easy to find using job numbers, archive numbers, file-naming conventions etc.

Getting Organized with FileMakerPro – Techniques Showcase
When: Friday July 20, 2007
Jennifer Fairman will be giving an introduction to the features and functions of FileMaker Pro as a time and sanity-saving business tool that can easily organize vital data that is often easy to lose such as client contact information, job information and illustration archiving. Jennifer will demonstrate why and how FileMaker can help a small illustration studio business owner can get more organized with computer-aided demonstration. Topics covered will include how to set up a basic database, and database types/features including client /contact management systems, job management, and building a database to archive stock artwork for easy reteival. Other organizational tips will be addressed such as how to make sure all files, both digital and paper are easy to find using job numbers, archive numbers, file-naming conventions etc.

Futures Forum
When: Saturday July 21, 2007
Are we facing critical changes that will redefine our profession in the future? Join us to continue the exciting dialogue begun at last year’s popular Futures Forum – with a new twist. Our panel members represent Medical Illustration 2.0 – the next generation of comers who have the most to gain by understanding what’s next and being prepared. Our panelists will kick-off the Forum with their perspectives on where we might find land while sailing the uncharted waters of our changing world. Topics include the impact of new technologies, our place in the biocommunication food-chain, the threat of foreign competition, issues about intellectual property access, and much more. Panelists are: Jennifer E. Fairman, CMI; Graham Johnson, CMI; David Rosenberg, CMI, Joan Tycko, CMI; and Nick Wolridge, BSc.BMC, MSc.

Vesalius Scholars – Plenary Session
When: Saturday July 21, 2007
Be sure to stop by the Vesalius Scholars Session – Every year the Vesalius Trust hosts a concurrent session where a selection of scholarship recipients agree to participate and present their thesis and research at the AMI Annual meeting. Between 4-5 speakers present and each presentation lasts approximately 15 minutes long. Attendees are given the opportunity to also ask questions of the presenters.

The Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Annual Meeting will be held in Bozeman, Montana this year.Getting Organized with FileMakerPro – Plenary Session
When: Tuesday July 17, 2007
Jennifer Fairman will be giving an introduction to the features and functions of FileMaker Pro as a time and sanity-saving business tool that can easily organize vital data that is often easy to lose such as client contact information, job information and illustration archiving. Jennifer will demonstrate why and how FileMaker can help a small illustration studio business owner can get more organized with computer-aided demonstration. Topics covered will include how to set up a basic database, and database types/features including client /contact management systems, job management, and building a database to archive stock artwork for easy reteival. Other organizational tips will be addressed such as how to make sure all files, both digital and paper are easy to find using job numbers, archive numbers, file-naming conventions etc.

Business Round-Table
When: Tuesday July 17, 2007
Jennifer Fairman will be participating with a panel of highly experienced freelance illustrators to answer questions about business operations, client relationships, juggling business and family life, business ethics and more.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Results of Vascularized Rib Grafts in Complex Spinal Reconstruction
BY Shin
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Hogan
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Mechanical Distraction for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stiffness of the Elbow in Children And Adolescents
BY Mader
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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More illustrations are created for Kyphon’s Balloon Kyphoplasty FAD Guide, with the aid of Fairman Studios expertise. Balloon kyphoplasty has been shown to benefit patients with osteoporotic or cancer-induced VCF. Pain, functional and radiographic outcomes of care have been shown to be statistically superior to conventional non-surgical management. The procedure has been shown to significantly improve patient quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living, as well as reduce the number of days lost to bedrest. Balloon kyphoplasty is a percutaneous procedure that can be performed inpatient or outpatient with little or no postoperative rehabilitation necessary. Patient satisfaction with the technique is excellent with little, if any, procedural discomfort. Balloon kyphoplasty has an excellent safety profile, with most studies demonstrating a very low rate of procedure-related adverse events. As of June 30, 2007 approximately 340,000 patients and 400,000 spinal fractures worldwide have been treated with balloon kyphoplasty.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Panagopolous
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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Amevive mechanism illustrations were created for Astellas to bring value to educating it’s patient audience. Amevive was the first biologic approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy. AMEVIVE is a prescription medication that is injected by your doctor (15 mg IM, into the muscle) once a week for a total of 12 doses.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Sarmiento
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for Stryker explaining several types of spinal procedures for patient education. Stryker Spine began internationally in the late 1980’s as Dimso Corporation, Bordeaux, France. Since introduced to the US market in 1996 it has rapidly become a major participant in the Spinal Implant market. One of the newest divisions within Stryker Corporation, Stryker Spine develops, manufactures, and sells a full range of spinal implants for spinal surgeries in sixty four key markets around the world. Stryker Spine works closely with its sister divisions; Orthobiologics, Pain Management, Orthopaedics, and Instruments as examples, to bring a comprehensive set of solutions to their surgeon customers.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Voos
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Encountered During Repair. A Cadaveric Study The Proximal Origin of the Hamstrings and Surrounding Anatomy
BY Baums
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: ARTHRODESIS OF THE KNEE WITH A LONG INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL FOLLOWING THE FAILURE OF A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY AS THE RESULT OF INFECTION
BY Bargiotas
Investigation Investigation performed at New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA

Background: Avulsion of the proximal origin of the hamstrings has become a more frequently recognized athletic in- jury. Most orthopaedic surgeons rarely operate in this anatomic area. The purpose of the present study was to define the anatomy of the proximal origin of the hamstrings and its relationship to neurovascular and muscular structures encountered during a repair of a complete avulsion.

Jennifer Fairman presented to the University of Maryland Scholars Life Sciences Program Medical Illustration: The Art of Communicating Science. Students who attended this session learned about how art meets science in this fascinating career path. Jennifer Fairman gave a detailed talk about her process of becoming a medical illustrator and how she pursued science and art while an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland at College Park. Jennifer’s talk revealed the many areas where medical illustration is utilized from “web sites, annual reports, surgical and science textbooks, advertisements, medical journals, anatomical charts, and patient education materials.”

DC Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Meeting will be held at the Department of Art as Applied to Medicine.Stay tuned for more details

Illustrations are being created of a distal pancreatectomy using an endoscopic stapling device which is introduced transvaginally. A flexible endoscope provides traction/visual support that would be introduced trans-colonically.

Cottage Health Heart requested heart illustrations for publication. These illustrations will depict a cross section of the heart clarifying the pathology of a patent foramen ovale.

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Fairman Studios will be creating several illustrations for an article appearing in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery: Transosseous Suture Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures
BY Panayiotis Dimakopoulos, Andreas Panagopoulis
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Asthmatx Inc. designs, develops and manufactures catheter based medical devices incorporating thermal energy for a variety of indications. Asthmatx has developed the Alair® System, which consists of a single-use device and a controller that delivers radiofrequency energy during an investigative outpatient bronchoscopic procedure known as Bronchial Thermoplasty. The Alair® System provides a different investigational treatment approach for severe asthma that uses radiofrequency energy to apply controlled heat to the airway wall to reduce the amount of airway smooth muscle and restrict its ability to narrow the airway. Bronchial Thermoplasty has been shown to reduce the narrowing of airway passages in response to bronchoconstrictors, and may potentially improve asthma symptoms in patients with this condition. Asthmatx is currently conducting a pivotal study investigation to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Alair® System for the treatment of severe asthma. Fairman Studios has created illustrations for Asthmatx to show this process.

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The American College of Rheumatology is an organization of physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, and advocacy that foster excellence in the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.Supplemented with medical art created by Fairman Studios, the ACR and ARHP have prepared information for patients about 22 rheumatic diseases, about the caregivers who treat patients with arthritis, and about several common medications used to treat rheumatic diseases.

Reverse total shoulder illustrations are in development to be published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy. This surgery was developed in Europe in the 1980s. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United States in 2004. Reverse total shoulder replacement is used for people who have completely torn rotator cuffs and the effects of severe arthritis (cuff tear arthropathy) or had a previous shoulder replacement that failed (see Figure 5) This article and the illustrations will describe the post-surgical effects and management of therapy.

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A new company called Space Medicine Associates has just had its “launch, and Fairman Studios was selected to create its logo. The mission of Space Medicine Associates is to provide multidisciplinary space medicine and bioastronautics consultation, training and oversight in support of all aspects of off-world travel. Serving both the commercial launch industry and the personal space traveler, SMA endeavors to safely open human spaceflight to as many individuals as possible.

The Libert Science Center, while undergoing renovations, is currently developing a Hudson Bay Exhibit where 25 commisioned fish paintings created by Fairman Studios will be displayed in a permanent format. The Liberty Science Center is the most visited museum in New Jersey and one of the most intensively used in the country. Since opening in 1993, the museum has introduced nearly nine million people to the wonder and awe of hands-on science discovery. Distinctive experiences, Like the Hudson Bay exhibit, engage, educate and inspire and we support economic growth in the region by connecting with businesses, working with planning authorities, and helping to prepare the workforce that industry needs.