2025
Study Protocol on Rapid Measurement of Novel Harm Reduction Housing on HIV Risk, Treatment Uptake, Drug Use, and Supply.
Green T, Silcox J, Zaragoza S, Summers C, Rapisarda S, Kosakowski S, Rolles A, Chatterjee A, Walley A, Komaromy M, Case P. Study Protocol on Rapid Measurement of Novel Harm Reduction Housing on HIV Risk, Treatment Uptake, Drug Use, and Supply. Substance Abuse 2025, 29767342251341706. PMID: 40552912, DOI: 10.1177/29767342251341706.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHarm reduction servicesReduction servicesSocial cohesionDevelopment of social cohesionProvision of harm reduction servicesDrug useIndividual drug useUptake of servicesTreatment uptakeHIV riskOne-on-one interviewsMass relocationMixed-methods studyHousing environmentDrug-related outcomesHousingHealth outcomesCohort membersNeighborhoodDrug supplyResidentsRapid AssessmentServicesCohesionObservational cohort
2017
Cohort profile: seek, test, treat and retain United States criminal justice cohort
Chandler R, Gordon MS, Kruszka B, Strand LN, Altice FL, Beckwith CG, Biggs ML, Cunningham W, Chris Delaney JA, Flynn PM, Golin CE, Knight K, Kral AH, Kuo I, Lorvick J, Nance RM, Ouellet LJ, Rich JD, Sacks S, Seal D, Spaulding A, Springer SA, Taxman F, Wohl D, Young JD, Young R, Crane HM. Cohort profile: seek, test, treat and retain United States criminal justice cohort. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, And Policy 2017, 12: 24. PMID: 28511680, PMCID: PMC5433052, DOI: 10.1186/s13011-017-0107-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk behaviorsTreatment cascadeViral loadHIV RNA viral loadCD4 T-cell countRisk behaviorsSubstance useT-cell countsHepatitis C infectionRNA viral loadInjection drug useHealth Related QualityHIV treatment cascadeUnprotected sexual intercourseHealth care accessRecent polysubstance useC infectionViral suppressionHIV diagnosisHIV infectionMedian ageRelated qualityCriminal justice involvementART treatmentCohort members
2015
Association Between Dietary Fiber and Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies
Yang Y, Zhao L, Wu Q, Ma X, Xiang Y. Association Between Dietary Fiber and Lower Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2015, 181: 83-91. PMID: 25552267, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwu257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAll-Cause MortalityFiber intakeDietary fiber intakeMeta-analysis of prospective cohort studiesStudy-specific risk estimatesMeta-analysis of cohort studiesCohort studyRisk of all-cause mortalityStatistically significant inverse associationPotential public health benefitsOverall relative riskMeta-analysisSignificant inverse associationReduced risk of deathPublic health benefitsProspective cohort studyHigher dietary fiber intakeRandom-effects modelWeb of KnowledgeRisk of deathCohort membersInverse associationCompare personsRelative riskRisk estimates
2010
An Empirical Approach to Defining Loss to Follow-up Among Patients Enrolled in Antiretroviral Treatment Programs
Chi BH, Cantrell RA, Mwango A, Westfall AO, Mutale W, Limbada M, Mulenga LB, Vermund SH, Stringer JS. An Empirical Approach to Defining Loss to Follow-up Among Patients Enrolled in Antiretroviral Treatment Programs. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2010, 171: 924-931. PMID: 20219765, PMCID: PMC2850972, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwq008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyHIV-infected adultsAntiretroviral treatment programLTFU definitionTreatment cohortsPatient attritionLast appointmentPatient lossCohort membersLTFUConsensus criteriaTreatment programPatientsOne-thirdMore reliable comparisonsDaysAppointmentsTherapyCohortCliniciansMisclassificationMarginal differencesVisitsCare
2002
Mercury and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men
Yoshizawa K, Rimm EB, Morris JS, Spate VL, Hsieh CC, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. Mercury and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Men. New England Journal Of Medicine 2002, 347: 1755-1760. PMID: 12456851, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa021437.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCoronary heart diseaseHeart diseaseMale health professionalsHigh dietary intakeYears of ageCase-control designMercury levelsSmoking statusTotal mercury exposureControl subjectsLowest quintileRisk factorsDietary intakeCardiovascular diseaseRelative riskCohort membersPrevious historyToenail clippingsHealth professionalsDiseaseConsumption of fishMercury exposureMean mercury levelRiskFish consumption
2001
The Clinical Epidemiology of Crime Victimization in Older Adults: A Multidisciplinary Pilot Study
Lachs M, Bove C, Wearing M, Williams C, Bachman R, Cooney L. The Clinical Epidemiology of Crime Victimization in Older Adults: A Multidisciplinary Pilot Study. Journal Of Elder Abuse & Neglect 2001, 13: 79-90. DOI: 10.1300/j084v13n03_05.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOlder adultsHealth outcomesPilot observational cohort studyCommunity-dwelling older adultsObservational cohort studyEstablished healthCohort studyObservational cohortRelative riskClinical epidemiologyMultidisciplinary pilot studyCohort membersCohortHealth consequencesAlpha levelsPilot studyAdultsDemographic subgroupsPolice recordsMortalityPrevalenceRandom samplePolice contactOutcomesDemographic groups
2000
Mortality among Homeless and Nonhomeless Mentally Ill Veterans
KASPROW W, ROSENHECK R. Mortality among Homeless and Nonhomeless Mentally Ill Veterans. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2000, 188: 141-147. PMID: 10749278, DOI: 10.1097/00005053-200003000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMortality riskGeneral U.S. populationMental health programsIll veteransCohort membersMortality rateHealth programsRetrospective cohort designU.S. populationHealth care systemPrior hospitalizationAge 45Cohort designOlder veteransElevated riskGeneral populationMale veteransNonsignificant trendAge 55Medical problemsVeterans AffairsCare systemBaselineMortalityAlcohol problems
1998
Study of Prediagnostic Selenium Level in Toenails and the Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer
Yoshizawa K, Willett W, Morris S, Stampfer M, Spiegelman D, Rimm E, Giovannucci E. Study of Prediagnostic Selenium Level in Toenails and the Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1998, 90: 1219-1224. PMID: 9719083, DOI: 10.1093/jnci/90.16.1219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdvanced prostate cancerProstate cancerProspective studyControl subjectsHealth professionalsSelenium levelsMale health professionalsFurther prospective studiesBody mass indexLong-term selenium intakeSelenium intakeCase-control designHigh selenium intakeLycopene intakeCalcium intakeMass indexPrediagnostic levelsRandomized trialsSmoking statusFat intakeIntervention trialsFamily historyCohort membersDaily supplementToenail clippingsThe Effect of Falls and Fall Injuries on Functioning in Community-Dwelling Older Persons
Tinetti M, Williams C. The Effect of Falls and Fall Injuries on Functioning in Community-Dwelling Older Persons. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 1998, 53A: m112-m119. PMID: 9520917, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/53a.2.m112.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNoninjurious fallsOlder personsInjurious fallsIndependent determinantsPhysical activityFall statusSerious injuriesCommunity-dwelling older personsAdverse functional outcomesCommunity-dwelling personsAge 71 yearsHospital surveillanceMore fallsFunctional outcomeRisk factorsFall injuriesHigh burdenPreventive strategiesFunctional declineInstrumental activitiesOutcome measuresCohort membersDaily livingHierarchical linear regression modelsInjury
1995
Assessing Risk for the Onset of Functional Dependence Among Older Adults: The Role of Physical Performance
Gill T, Williams C, Tinetti M. Assessing Risk for the Onset of Functional Dependence Among Older Adults: The Role of Physical Performance. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 1995, 43: 603-609. PMID: 7775716, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1995.tb07192.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity-dwelling adultsBasic ADLPhysical performanceOlder adultsMain outcome eventTimed testsPhysical performance testsChair standNew disabilityBaseline interviewOutcome eventsCohort membersDaily livingHigh riskRepresentative cohortRate of dependenceOlder personsRisk assessment strategiesADLRapid gaitBasic activitiesComplete dataAdultsRiskOnset
1992
T-Lymphocyte Subsets in Intravenous Drug Users With HIV-1 Infection-Reply
Margolick J, Muñoz A, Vlahov D, Solomon L, Astemborski J, Cohn S, Nelson K. T-Lymphocyte Subsets in Intravenous Drug Users With HIV-1 Infection-Reply. JAMA 1992, 268: 2517-2517. DOI: 10.1001/jama.1992.03490180047020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Genetic Epidemiology of Second Primary Breast Cancer*
Bernstein J, Thompson W, Risch N, Holford T. The Genetic Epidemiology of Second Primary Breast Cancer*. American Journal Of Epidemiology 1992, 136: 937-948. PMID: 1456270, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSecond primary breast cancerPrimary breast cancerContralateral breast cancerFirst primary breast cancerFirst-degree relativesBreast cancerFamily historyOvarian cancerMulti-center population-based case-control studyPopulation-based case-control studyAge-adjusted rate ratioSteroid Hormone StudyBilateral breast cancerEnd Results ProgramRate ratioCase-control studyCorresponding rate ratiosContralateral breastEndometrial cancerProspective studyResults ProgramSecond primaryCohort membersHigh riskHormone StudyDecline in Physical Function following Hip Fracture
Marottoli R, Berkman L, Cooney L. Decline in Physical Function following Hip Fracture. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 1992, 40: 861-866. PMID: 1512379, DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1992.tb01980.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommunity-living elderly populationHip fracturePhysical functionBaseline factorsElderly populationCommunity-living eldersOnly baseline factorNew Haven HospitalIndividuals age 65Flight of stairsCohort studyMental statusCohort membersMultivariate analysisAge 65Secondary objectiveBivariate analysisAltered functionStudy periodMonthsMental functionsSustained declineWeeksFracturesOne-half mile
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