Harry T Whelan MD

PubMed

• Light buckets and laser beams: mechanisms and applications of photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy.
  David W Frankowski, Luigi Ferrucci, Praveen R Arany, Dawn Bowers, Janis T Eells
  Geroscience. 2025-01-18
• 3 citations
  Building Climate Change into Medical Education: A Society of General Internal Medicine Position Statement.
  Arnab K Ghosh, Alexander Azan, Gaurab Basu, Joanna Bernstein, Elizabeth Gillespie
  Journal of General Internal Medicine. 2024-10-01
• 5 citations
  Spatial correspondence of cortical activity measured with whole head fNIRS and fMRI: Toward clinical use within subject.
  Anthony Zinos, Julie C Wagner, Scott A Beardsley, Wei-Liang Chen, Lisa Conant
  Neuroimage. 2024-04-15

Journal Articles

• Complex febrile seizures-A systematic review  
  Whelan H, Harmelink M, Chou E, Sallowm D, Khan N, Patil R, Sannagowdara K, Kim JH, Chen WL, Khalil S, Bajic I, Keval A, Greydanus D, Dis Mon, 1/1/2017
• Effect of near-infrared light on cellular ATP production of osteoblasts and fibroblasts and on fracture healing with intramedullary fixation  
  Quirk BJ, Sannagowdara K, Buchmann EV, Jensen ES, Gregg DC, Whelan HT, J Clin Orthop Trauma, 1/1/2016
• The bactericidal effect of 470-nm light and hyperbaric oxygen on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)  
  Bumah VV, Whelan HT, Masson-Meyers DS, Quirk B, Buchmann E, Enwemeka CS, Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther, 1/1/2015
• Haemodynamic response associated with both ictal and interictal epileptiform activity using simultaneous video electroencephalography/near infrared spectroscopy in a w...  
  Monrad P, Sannagowdara K, Bozarth X, Bhosrekar S, Hecox K, Nwosu M, Schwabe M, Meyer M, Szabo A, Prigge J, Lemke R, Horn B, Whelan HT, J Craniofac Surg, 1/1/2015
• Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for post-radiation central nervous system injury: A retrospective case series  
  Valadao, J., Pearl, J., Verma, S., Helms, A., Whelan, H.T., UHM, 1/1/2014
• Risk factors for oxygen toxicity seizures in hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Case reports from multiple institutions  
  Seidel, R., Carroll, C., Thompson, D., Diem, R., Yeboah, K., Hayes, A.J., Hall, B., Whelan, H.T., UHM, 1/1/2014
• From Land to Sea; Embracing a Renewable Future  
  Whelan, H.T, Annis, H., Guajardo, P., J Biotechnol Biomater, 1/1/2014
• Ketogenic diet for high partial pressure oxygen diving  
  Valadao, J., Annis, H., O'Connor, S., Vigilante, j., DiGeorge, N., Bear, A., Kenyon, J., Dituri, J., Dituri, A., Whelan, H.T., UHM, 1/1/2014
• Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for post-radiation central nervous system injury: a retrospective case series  
  Valadao J, Pearl J, Verma S, Helms A, Whelan H, J Near Infrared Spectrosc, 1/1/2014
• Presumed hydrogen sulfide-mediated neurotoxicity following Streptococcus anginosus group meningitis  
  Willoughby, R., Verma, S., Landisch, R., Schmainda, K., Prah, M., Quirk, B. Whelan, H.T., Pediatr Infect Dis, 1/1/2013
• Evaluation of the Child With Acute Ataxia: A Systematic Review  
  Whelan, H.T, Verma, S., Guo, Y., Thabet, F., Bozarth, X., Nwosu, M., Katyayan, A., Parachuri, V., Spangler, K., Ruggeri, B., Srivatsal, S., Zhang, G., Ashwal, S., Pediatric Neurology, 1/1/2013
• Evaluation of the child with acute ataxia: a systematic review  
  Whelan HT, Verma S, Guo Y, Thabet F, Bozarth X, Nwosu M, Katyayan A, Parachuri V, Spangler K, Ruggeri BE, Srivatsal S, Zhang G, Ashwal S, Pediatr Neurol, 1/1/2013
• The use of hyperbaric oxygen for treating delayed radiation injuries in gynecologic malignancies: a review of literature and report of radiation injury incidence  
  Allen, S., Kilian, C., Phelps, J., Whelan, H.T., Supportive Care in Cancer, 1/1/2012
• Therapeutic effect of near infrared (NIR) light on Parkinson's disease models in vitro and in vivo  
  Quirk B., DeSmet K., Henry M., Buchmann, E., Wong-Riley M.,Eells, J., Whelan HT, Frontiers of Bioscience, 1/1/2012
• Near Infrared Pulsating Converging Beam Device for Photodynamic Therapy of Brain Tumors  
  Rietema, E., Whelan, H.T., Proceedings 13th International Symposium on the Science and Technology of Lighting, 1/1/2012
• Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation in an Animal Model of Traumatic Brain Injury: Improvements at the Behavioral and Biochemical Levels  
  Quirk,B., Torbey, M., Buchmann, E., Verma,S., Whelan, H.T., Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 1/1/2012
• High-Grade Glioma/Glioblastoma Multiforme: Is There a Role for Photodynamic Therapy  
  Whelan, H.T., JNCCN, 1/1/2012
• Efficacy of biodegradable synthetic polyurethane foam for packing nasal bone fractures  
  Moon SH, Baek SO, Jung SN, Seo BF, Lee DC, Kwon H, Lasers Med Sci, 1/1/2012
• Human tissue color as viewed in high dynamic range optical spectral transmission measurements  
  Petrov GI, Doronin A, Whelan HT, Meglinski I, Yakovlev VV, Biomed Opt Express, 1/1/2012
• Therapeutic effect of near infrared (NIR) light on Parkinson's disease models  
  Quirk BJ, Desmet KD, Henry M, Buchmann E, Wong-Riley M, Eells JT, Whelan HT, Front Biosci, 1/1/2012
• Hyperbaric Oxygen for Stroke  
  Helms A, and Whelan HT, Acute Ischemic Stroke, InTech, 1/1/2012
• Hyperbaric oxygen for neurologic indications: Action plan for multicenter trials in: stroke, traumatic brain injury, radiation encephalopathy & status migrainosus  
  Helms, A, Evans, AW, Chu, J, Sahgal, A, Ostrowski, R, Sosiak,T, Wolf, G, Gillett, J, Whelan, H.T., Undersea Hyperb Med, 1/1/2011
• Amelioration of Oral Mucositis Pain by NASA Near Infra Red Light Emitting Diodes in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients  
  Hodgson,B., Margolis,D.M.,Salzman,D.E, Eastwood,D., Tarima, S., Williams,L.D., Sande,J., Vaughn,W.P., Whelan,H.T., Supportive Care in Cancer, 1/1/2011
• Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation Attenuates Disease Onset and Progression in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease  
  DeSmet D, Henry MM, Buchmann EV, Jansen A, Blindauer K, Wong-Riley M, Eells JT, Whelan, HT, Experimental Neurology, 1/1/2011
• Effect of Photobiomodulation on Vinblastine Poisoned Murine HERS Cells  
  Hodgson B, Pyzcka B, Buchmann EV, Henry MM, Whelan, HT, PMLS, 1/1/2011
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Books/Book Chapters

• Swaiman's Pediatric Neurology: Principles and Practice 
  Chapter: Acute Cerebellar Ataxia 
  Page 701 - 705Whelan HT, Aaen GS, Sannagowdara K, DeMara-Hoth MBEditors: Swaiman KF, Ashwal S, Ferriero DM.Elsevier2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Infectious Diseases: Basic Mechanism 
  Page 379 - 405Willoughby Jr. RE, Falzon CC, Keval A, Whelan HTEditors: Whelan HT, Kindwall EP.Best Publishing Company, North Palm Beach, FLEdition 4th,2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen for Treating Delayed Radiation Injuries in Gynecologic Malignancies 
  Page 777 - 787Whelan HT, Kilian CEditors: Whelan HT, Kindwall EP.Best Publishing Company, North Palm Beach, FLEdition 4th,2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Ketogenic Diet and Ketogenic Supplementation for Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity 
  Page 995 - 1014Poff AM, Annis H, Whelan HT, Ari C, D'Agostino DPEditors: Whelan HT, Kindwall EP.Best Publishing Company, North Palm Beach, FLEdition 4th,2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Submarine Rescue Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine 
  Page 1015 - 1048Dituri J, Whelan HTEditors: Whelan HT, Kindwall EP.Best Publishing Company, North Palm Beach, FLEdition 4th,2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Ocean Exploration: Living in the Deep Sea 
  Page 1133 - 1152Whelan HT, Leighton TL, Annis H, Dituri J.Editors: Whelan HT, Kindwall EP.Best Publishing Company, North Palm Beach, FLEdition 4th,2017
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Oxygen Toxicity 
  Whelan HTBest Publishing, AZEdition 3rd,2008
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Neurologic Aspects of Hyperbaric Medicine 
  Whelan HTBest Publishing, AZEdition 3rd,2008
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Infectious Diseases: Basic Mechanisms 
  Whelan HTBest Publishing, AZEdition 3rd,2008
• Hyperbaric Medicine Practice 
  Chapter: Gas Gangrene 
  Whelan HTBest Publishing, AZEdition 3rd,2008
• Encyclopedia of Medical Devices and Instrumentation 
  Chapter: Hyperbaric oxygenation 
  Page 29 - 33Whelan HT, Niezgoda JA, Kindwall EP, Cabigas B, Lewis MCEditors: John G.Webster.Wiley-InterscienceEdition 2nd,2006
• The Bends: Compressed Air in the History of Science, Diving and Engineering 
  Whelan HTEndeavor1999
• Oxygen Transport to Tissue XX. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology: Vol. 454 
  Chapter: Hyperbaric oxygen: some unanswered questions despite clinical usefulness 
  Whelan HT, Kindwall EPEditors: Hudetz AG, Bruley D.Plenum Publishing, New York, NY1998
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Abstracts/Posters

• Project Poseidon: Medical Requirements for Establishing a SeaSpace Station.
  Whelan HT, Renaldo C, Guined J, Dituri J, UHMS, 1/1/2017
• Echocardiographic evaluation of intracardiac venous gas emboli following in-water recompression
  Dituri J, Sadler R, Sidiqi F, Sadler C, Javeed N, Annis H, Whelan H, Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Inc., UHMS, 1/1/2016
• Hemodynamic Changes Associating with Interictal Epileptiform Activities using Simultaneous video Electro-encephalography (EEG)/Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) in pat...
  Kumar Sannagowdara, Priya Monrad, Kurt Hecox, Michael Schwabe, Michael Meyer, Jenna Prigge, Harry Whelan, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) 2016 meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2016
• Basic Principle of Near Infrared Spectroscopy: Application in monitoring cerebral oxygenation and neural energy metabolism.
  K. Sannagowdara, M. Ranji, H.T. Whelan, Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
• Recruiting Divers to Study the Ketogenic Diet and Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity Symptoms
  Heather Annis, M.D., J. Dituri MS, T. Boschuetz MS4, D. Kirsten MS4, M. Hansen MS4, H. Whelan MD, Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) 2015 Annual Scientific Meeting, Montreal, Canada, 1/1/2015
• Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Pediatric Orthostatic Disorders
  Chelimsky,G., Quirk,B., Welzig,C., Chelimsky,T., Prieto,T., Mueller,A., Figueroa,J., Wallner,D., Whelan, H, AAS Proceedings, 1/1/2014
• Photodynamic therapy (PDT) for brain tumors.
  Parachuri, V., Katyayan, A., Whelan, H.T., Neurology, 1/1/2014
• Hemodynamic response associated with interictal and ictal epileptiform discharcharges using simultaneous video electroencephalography (vEEG)/Near Infrared Spectoroscop...
  Harry T. Whelan, M.D., Xiuhua Bozarth, M.D., Priya Monrad, M.D., Kurt Hecox, M.D., Jenna Prigge, PNP, AAN, 1/1/2013
• Hemodynamic response associated with interictal and ictal epileptiform discharcharges using simultaneous video electroencephalography (vEEG)/Near Infrared Spectoroscop...
  Harry T. Whelan, M.D., Xiuhua Bozarth, M.D., Priya Monrad, M.D., Kurt Hecox, M.D., Jenna Prigge, PNP, Neurology 2013 (Meeting Abstracts AAN 2013), 1/1/2013
• Ketogenic Diet to decrease central nervous system oxygen toxicity symptoms in divers.
  O'Connor, S., Dituri, J., Vigilante, J., DiGeorge, N., Bear, A., Kenyon,J., Whelan, H.T, UHMS, 1/1/2013
• Photodymamic Therapy of Brain Tumors
  Jogal, S., Kaufmann, B., Foy, A., Lew, S., Quirk, B., Whelan, H.T., Society for Neuro-oncology, 1/1/2013
• The use of Hyperbaric Oxygen for Treating Delayed Radiation Injuries in Gynecologic Malignancies: A Review of Literature and Report of Radiation Injury Incidence.
  Scott Allen, M.D, Chris Kilian, M.D, Jenise Phelps, M.D., Harry T. Whelan, M.D, UHMS, 1/1/2012
• Near Infrared Pulsating Converging Beam Device for Photodynamic Therapy of Brain Tumors
  E. Rietema, Harry T. Whelan, MD, Light Sources, 1/1/2012
• Long-Wavelength, Low-Intensity Photon Therapy (LLPT) for Traumatic Brain Injury
  Harry T. Whelan, Michel Torbey, Sumit Verma, Brendan Quirk, Brandy Jones, Joeylynn Nawrocki, Ellen Buchmann, Neurology (Suppl. 4), 1/1/2011
• Phototherapy's Effect on the ATP Levels of Vinblastine-Poisoned HERS Cells
  K. Jones, Kyle Menne, Brian D. Hodgson, Ellen Buchmann, Brendan Quirk, and Harry T. Whelan, 1/1/2011
• Near-infrared Photobiomodulation is Neuroprotective in a Transgenic Mouse Model of Parkinson's Disease
  Harry T. Whelan, MD, Michele M. Henry, BS, Ellen V. Buchmann, BS, Margaret Wong-Riley, PhD, Janis T. Eells, PhD and Kristina DeSmet, MS, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/2009
• Near-infrared light treatment in an in vitro model of traumatic brain injury
  Michele M. Henry, BS, Colleen Maroney, BS, Ellen V. Buchmann, BS, Harry T. Whelan, MD, Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 1/1/2009
• Harnessing the Cell's Own Ability to Repair and Prevent Neurodegenerative Disease.
  Desmet KD, Buchmann EV, Henry MM, Wong-Riley MT, Eells JT, Verhoeve J, Whelan HT, SPIE, 1/1/2009
• Harnessing the Cell's Own Ability to Repair and Prevent Neurodegenerative Disease.
  Desmet KD, Buchmann EV, Henry MM, Wong-Riley MT, Eells JT, Verhoeve J, Whelan HT, CNS, 1/1/2008
• d the U.S. Navy Benefit from Technical Diving Techniques?
  Dituri J, Parsley K, Hamilton RW, Whelan HT, UHMS, 1/1/2008
• Lightweight, Faster Decompression and Portable Alternative to U.S. Navy Mixed Gas Diving.
  Dituri J, Whelan HT, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, 1/1/2007
• Hyperbaric Oxygen for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Need for a Better Study.
  Helms AK, Torbey MT, Whelan HT, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, 1/1/2007
• Isobaric Counterdiffusion Diving For The U.S. Navy.
  Dituri J, Knafelc ME, Whelan HT, UHMS, 1/1/2007
• Photodynamic Therapy for Dermal NF1 Tumors (CNS abstract 10).
  Whelan HT, Muir D, Ann Neurol, 1/1/2007
• Near-infrared Light Emitting Diode (NIR-LED) Treatment and Prevention of Neurodegenerative Disease Demonstrated Using Cellular and Animal Models of Parkinson Disease (...
  Telega DH, Desmet KD, Eells JT, Wong-Riley MT, Henry MM, Buchmann EV, Jeitner TM, Whelan HT, Ann Neurol, 1/1/2007
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Lectures

• Photodynamic Therapy of Brain Tumor 
  OSUCCCC-James, OH, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - 1/1/2018
• Near-Infrared Pulsating Converging Beam Device for Photodynamic Therapy of Brain Tumors 
  Albany, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 - 1/1/2018
• Neurological DCI 
  Toronto, ON, Canada - 1/31/2017
• Ketogenic Diet for Prevention of Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity in Closed-Circuit Oxygen Rebreather Diving 
  Tampa, FL - 1/2/2017
• Photodynamic Therapy for Benign Dermal Neurofibromas 
  Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI - 1/29/2016
• In Water Recompression for Undersea Diving 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/8/2016
• Neurologic Aspects of Tactical Combat Casualty Care in Special Operations Diving 
  1/1/2016
• Basic principle of Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Application in monitoring cerebral oxygenation 
  1/1/2015
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) of Brain Tumors & Hemodynamic response associating with both interictal and itcal epileptiform activities using simultaneous video Electro-e... 
  1/1/2014
• Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for post-radiation central nervous system injury: A retrospective case series 
  1/1/2014
• Neurological Conditions and Diving Current Perspective - 02 Toxicity/HBO/DSRV Experience 
  1/1/2014
• Hemodynamic Response Associated with Interictal and Ictal Epileptiform Discharges Using Simultaneous Video Electroencephalography (vEEG) /Near Infrared Spectroscopy (N... 
  1/1/2013
• Ketogenic Diet to Decrease Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity Symptoms in Divers 
  1/1/2013
• Photodynamic Therapy for Brain Tumors 
  1/1/2013
• Neurological Aspects of Diving Medicine 
  1/1/2013
• The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen for Treating Delayed Radiation Injuries in Gynecologic Malignancies: A Review of Literature and Report of Radiation Injury Incidence 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2012
• Long-Wavelength, Low-Intensity Photon Therapy (LLPT) for Traumatic Brain Injury 
  1/1/2011
• Strategies Enhancing Medical Innovation 
  1/1/2011
• Effects of Near-Infrared Light on the Enzyme Kinetics of Cytochrome Oxidase 
  1/1/2011
• Treating and Preventing the Devastating Effects of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 
  1/1/2010
• Infrared Light and Wound Car 
  1/1/2010
• Neurological Conditions and Diving 
  1/1/2010
• Advances in Submarine Rescue Medicine 
  1/1/2010
• Hyperbaric Oxygen for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Need for a Better Study. Near-Infrared Light Therapy: A Phenomenon in Search of a Mechanism 
  1/1/2010
• Amelioration of Oral Mucositis Pain by NASA Near Infra Red Light Emitting Diodes in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients 
  1/1/2010
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Other

• Submarine Museum & Research interview 
  Whelan HT, Lake Effect, Milwaukee
  1/3/2010
• Cari's Hope 
  Whelan HT, NBC Channel 5, Madison
  1/1/2010
• Diabetic Macular Edema Interview 
  Whelan HT, Lake Effect, Milwaukee
  1/1/2010
• Practical Model-Based Dose-Finding in Early Phase Clinical Trials: Optimizing tPA Dose For Treatment Of Ischemic Stroke In Children. 
  Whelan HT, Cook JD, Hovinga CA, Chan AK, Ichord RN, deVeber GA, Thall PF, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Biostatistics Working Paper Series. Working Paper 41
  http://www.bepress.com/mdandersonbiostat/paper41
  1/1/2008
• Light That Can Cure You 
  Whelan HT, USA Weekend
  1/4/2007
• Lighting the way for new treatments 
  Whelan HT, Baltimore Sun
  1/29/2005
• Doctors use light to treat cancer 
  Whelan HT, Richmond Times Dispatch
  1/28/2005
• Researchers use Shining Light for Healing 
  Whelan HT, LA Times
  1/22/2005
• Medical College of Wisconsin researcher gets national defense appointment 
  Whelan HT, Wisconsin Technology Network
  1/1/2004
• DARPA Soldier Self Care, Rapid Healing of Laser Eye Injuries with Light Emitting Diodes. 
  Whelan HT, Wong-Riley MMT, Eells JT, VerHoeve JT, Das R, Jett M, NATO Research and Technology Organization, Publication RTO-MP-HFM-109-P19
  1/1/2004
• Health: Shining a Light on Pain 
  Whelan HT, Newsweek
  1/1/2003
• LED therapy shows promise 
  Whelan HT, San Diego Tribune
  1/1/2003
• New Light therapy tested on submarine's crew 
  Whelan HT, ARMY Times
  1/1/2003
• Space technology helps advance cancer treatment 
  Whelan HT, Florida Today
  1/1/2002
• NASA Laser May Cure Blindness 
  Whelan HT, Science News
  1/1/2002
• LED's help treat blindness 
  Whelan HT, Optics.org
  1/1/2002
• Light therapy tackles eye injuries 
  Whelan HT, New Scientist
  1/1/2002
• NASA laser could reverse blindness 
  Whelan HT, BBC News
  1/1/2002
• Infra-Red technique can cure lasers inflicted blindness 
  Whelan HT, The Times of India
  1/1/2002
• Light Makes Right 
  Whelan HT, Popular Science
  1/1/2001
• NASA shines a healing light on wounds - Space shuttle technology comes down to earth 
  Whelan HT, Houston Chronicle
  1/1/2001
• The Body In Space, Surviving the Odyssey 
  Whelan HT, National Geographic
  1/1/2001
• LED's do more than signal phone messages 
  Whelan HT, On Magazine
  1/1/2001
• The Human Edge 
  Whelan HT, National Geographic Channel
  1/1/2001
• 2001 The Body in Space - Surviving the Odyssey 
  Whelan HT, National Geographic
  1/1/2001
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