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Showing 1 to 20 of 22 for “"Health Sciences, Epidemiology."”.
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Behavioral Risks and STI Outcomes in Men who have Sex with Men: Chicago, 2002-2010.
Behavioral Risks and STI Outcomes in Men who have Sex with Men: Chicago, 2002-2010.
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Opioid Prescribing and Opioid-Related Health Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors
… harms in cancer survivors using Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results – Medicare linked datasets. First, we explored the temporal and geographical variation in long-term opioid therapy among cancer survivors in the United States. We found that long-term opioid therapy rates were highest in …
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Sexual networks of individuals infected with sexually transmitted infections: Structure and disease transmission
… within these groups using both traditional epidemiology and social network analysis. Routine partner notification data, supplemented with more detailed voluntary information, was collected from individuals diagnosed with, or exposed to a STI in Manitoba. Groups of individuals were identified …
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Retrospective validation of the San Francisco Syncope Rule for prediction of short-term serious outcomes in adult syncope patients
Syncope is defined as sudden transient loss of consciousness with spontaneous, complete recovery. Syncope is usually associated with loss/of postural tone leading to falling. Of the various risk stratification instruments available, the San Francisco Syncope Rule is the only one that has been …
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Assessment of Informed Consent Understanding: HIV Vaccine Trials in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
Introducing the HIV vaccine trials to research naive populations, particularly those in resource-limited settings of less industrialized countries, may include many obstacles. The aim of the informed consent process is to inform potential participants; however, measuring the efficacy of this …
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A cross-national comparison of the effect of diabetes on the cognitive function of older adults- The case of Mexico and the United States
… used to study Mexico and the U.S., the Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS) and the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), respectively. The outcome of interest was cognitive function, measured with a total cognitive score, by cognitive domain, and categorized into dementia vs. normal cognition. …
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Long-term Geospatial Access to Food Environment and Breast Cancer Risk in Metropolitan Chicago
… as important structural determinants of health, yet their long-term impact on cancer outcomes remains poorly understood. Previous studies have cross-sectionally measured exposure at diagnosis, providing only a snapshot of exposure. This dissertation addressed this gap by examining how …
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A Family Study to Assess Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
A Family Study to Assess Genetic and Environmental Risk Factors in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
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The opinions and attitudes of obstetricians in the city of Havana, Cuba towards use of Cesarean section
… It has had important implications for the health system, such as the increase in maternal morbidity and mortality. An anonymous survey was administered to 132 obstetricians in the City of Havana to identify their opinions regarding the cesarean section rates; to determine what are the …
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Parenting Beliefs During the Infant Year: Effects on Infant Growth
Rapid infant weight gain (RIWG) has been established as an infant predictor of adult diseases such as, coronary artery disease, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes type two. RIWG is well established in the literature with several key contributing factors, including infant feeding modality, …
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The Role of Socioeconomic Status and Race/Ethnicity in Orthotopic Liver Transplantation Outcomes in U.S. Adults Ages 50 and Older, 2002-2012
Orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) currently represents a life-saving procedure used to extend and improve the quality of life for those with End-Stage Liver Disease (ESLD). However, this procedure, the gold standard of treatment for ESLD, is not readily accessible to all populations. Racial …
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Patterns, Variation and Mental Health Impact of Opioid Prescribing after Burn Injury
… pain, disability and declines in mental health and overall quality of life. Opioids are the mainstay therapy for management of pain after burn injury. In light of the opioid epidemic in the United States and the increased risk of harm associated with use of opioids, we sought to explore …
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Influenza Antivirals in Adults: Analyzing Usage Trends, GI Safety, and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
… Seasonal influenza remains a major public health concern, contributing to substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden each year. Although antiviral medications are effective in reducing symptom duration and preventing severe influenza-related complications, their real-world …
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SDOH, GLP-1 Prescription Patterns and MASLD-associated Liver Disease in a Real World Population
This analysis leveraged 2015–2025 electronic health record data from a large urban academic medical center to examine predictors of advanced liver disease and GLP-1 RA receptor agonist use among a cross-sectional study of adults with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) …
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Health Assessment of Artisanal Metal Work: Injury Patterns, Aerosol Exposures, and Biomonitoring
… landscape remain underrecognized in public health research. Despite sustained exposure to airborne particulates and acute injury hazards, these workers operate outside traditional regulatory frameworks and surveillance systems, such as those governed by OSHA, due to their non-standard …
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Lung carcinogenesis modeling: Resampling and simulation approach to model fitting, validation, and prediction
Because of serious health implications, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer for both men and women. It is well known that smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer. I propose to use a two-stage clonal expansion (TSCE) model to evaluate the effects of smoking on initiation and promotion …
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The Impact of Metals and Metal Mixtures on Cardiometabolic Health among Hispanics/Latinos
… exposures have been linked to many negative health consequences including cardiometabolic diseases. Cardiometabolic diseases including diabetes and hypertension, impact two-thirds of people in the United States and are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Importantly, these conditions …
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Effects of Exposure to Environmental Pollutants on Markers of Adiposity and Inflammation
… aged 45–74 years from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) and examined the prospective associations of POPs with change in adiposity measures, as well as cross-sectional and prospective associations with inflammation. Additionally, we explored whether inflammation …
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Taking the Edge Off: The Role of Stressful Events and Perceived Stress on Alcohol Use and Problems Among Older Adults
… misuse by older adults is a significant public health concern and is projected to worsen with the aging of the "baby boom" generation. To help understand the nature of older adult alcoholism, it is crucial to investigate factors such as stress that may influence consumption and problem use among …
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