2022
Rationale and design of a pragmatic trial aimed at improving treatment of hyperlipidemia in outpatients with very high risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of hyperlipidemia (PROMPT-LIPID)
Shah NN, Ghazi L, Yamamoto Y, Martin M, Simonov M, Riello RJ, Faridi KF, Ahmad T, Wilson FP, Desai NR. Rationale and design of a pragmatic trial aimed at improving treatment of hyperlipidemia in outpatients with very high risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A pragmatic trial of messaging to providers about treatment of hyperlipidemia (PROMPT-LIPID). American Heart Journal 2022, 253: 76-85. PMID: 35841944, PMCID: PMC9936562, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2022.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLipid-Lowering TherapyAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseTreatment of hyperlipidemiaProportion of patientsElectronic health recordsPragmatic trialHigh riskCardiovascular diseaseProprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitorsHigh-risk atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseSubtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitorsLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol reductionImportant public health implicationsEnrollment of patientsPublic health implicationsUsual careSecondary outcomesPrimary outcomeGuideline recommendationsCholesterol reductionPatientsLDLHyperlipidemiaScalable interventionsOutpatients
2020
The Role of Acculturation in the Relation Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Misuse Among IPV-victimized Hispanic Women in the Community
Reyes ME, Weiss NH, Swan SC, Sullivan TP. The Role of Acculturation in the Relation Between Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Misuse Among IPV-victimized Hispanic Women in the Community. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2020, 37: np7057-np7081. PMID: 33100128, PMCID: PMC12038376, DOI: 10.1177/0886260520967134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHispanic womenSubstance misuseIntimate partner violenceImportant public health implicationsSubstance misuse outcomesCorrelates of IPVPublic health implicationsIPV typesRole of acculturationPartner violenceWomenHealth implicationsPresent studyPotential utilityMisuseHigh levelsLimited research
2018
Gender Differences in Patient‐Reported Outcomes Among Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Okunrintemi V, Valero‐Elizondo J, Patrick B, Salami J, Tibuakuu M, Ahmad S, Ogunmoroti O, Mahajan S, Khan SU, Gulati M, Nasir K, Michos ED. Gender Differences in Patient‐Reported Outcomes Among Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease. Journal Of The American Heart Association 2018, 7: e010498. PMID: 30561253, PMCID: PMC6405598, DOI: 10.1161/jaha.118.010498.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAtherosclerosisCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth CommunicationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Status DisparitiesHealthcare DisparitiesHumansHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPatient SatisfactionPhysician-Patient RelationsPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSex FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsHealth-related qualityBackground Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseLower health-related qualityAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseasePatient experienceCardiovascular diseaseHealth outcomesPoor patient-provider communicationImportant public health implicationsSelf-reported patient experienceNinth Revision codesPatient-centered outcomesPatient-reported outcomesPatient-provider communicationThird of deathsPoor perceptionPoor patient experiencePositive patient experiencePublic health implicationsMedical Expenditure PanelPerception of healthGender-specific differencesRepresentative US sampleGender differencesASCVD patientsEffects of prenatal exposure to ambient air pollutant PM10 on ultrasound-measured fetal growth
Zhao N, Qiu J, Ma S, Zhang Y, Lin X, Tang Z, Zhang H, Huang H, Ma N, Huang Y, Bell ML, Liu Q, Zhang Y. Effects of prenatal exposure to ambient air pollutant PM10 on ultrasound-measured fetal growth. International Journal Of Epidemiology 2018, 47: 1072-1081. PMID: 29529195, PMCID: PMC6124630, DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyy019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal fetal growthFetal growthPrenatal exposurePM10 exposureBiparietal diameterFemur lengthAbdominal circumferenceHead circumferenceImportant public health implicationsPost-natal consequencesFetal growth parametersBirth cohort studyLimited epidemiological studiesPublic health implicationsCohort studyPregnant womenUltrasound examinationFetal overgrowthM3 increaseEpidemiological studiesExposure windowsMixed-effects modellingHigh levelsAmbient particulate matterUltrasound measurements
2017
Donor-Derived Transmission of Candida auris During Lung Transplantation
Azar MM, Turbett SE, Fishman JA, Pierce VM. Donor-Derived Transmission of Candida auris During Lung Transplantation. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2017, 65: 1040-1042. PMID: 28520901, DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix460.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsStringent infection control measuresCandida aurisImportant public health implicationsDonor-derived transmissionLung transplant recipientsInfection control measuresPrevention of transmissionPublic health implicationsLung transplantationTransplant recipientsHigh mortalityC. aurisResistant pathogensHealth implicationsTransplantationAurisControl measuresInfectionMortalityRecipientsPrevention
2014
A systematic review of the physical health impacts from non-occupational exposure to wildfire smoke
Liu JC, Pereira G, Uhl SA, Bravo MA, Bell ML. A systematic review of the physical health impacts from non-occupational exposure to wildfire smoke. Environmental Research 2014, 136: 120-132. PMID: 25460628, PMCID: PMC4262561, DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2014.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFire eventsWildfire smokePollution levelsClimate changeThreat of wildfirePeer-reviewed scientific studiesNon-fire periodsSatellite remote sensingHuman healthU.S. EPA regulationsHealth impactsGeographic scalesWildfiresRemote sensingState of scienceMost studiesDaily pollution levelsAir pollution levelsImportant public health implicationsLevels of PM10Pollutant monitorsNon-occupational exposureMitigation policiesAir pollutionPublic health impact
2013
Racial/ethnic differences in report of drug testing practices at the workplace level in the U.S.
Becker WC, Meghani S, Tetrault JM, Fiellin DA. Racial/ethnic differences in report of drug testing practices at the workplace level in the U.S. American Journal On Addictions 2013, 23: 357-362. PMID: 24112118, DOI: 10.1111/j.1521-0391.2013.12109.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsBlack or African AmericanCross-Sectional StudiesData CollectionEducational StatusEmploymentFemaleHispanic or LatinoHumansIncomeMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisOccupationsPrejudiceResidence CharacteristicsSelf ReportSex FactorsSubstance Abuse DetectionWhite PeopleWorkplaceYoung AdultConceptsDrug testingBlack raceStratified analysisWorkplace drug testingEthnic differencesSubstance abuse/dependenceImportant public health implicationsNon-urban residenceCross-sectional studyLogistic regression analysisAbuse/dependencePublic health implicationsDrug testing practicesSupport occupationsRace/ethnicityMale sexMultivariable analysisHispanic ethnicityDrug useYounger ageDrug testing policiesHealth implicationsFurther studiesHispanic respondentsRegression analysis
2011
The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study: Design and Methods
Fielding RA, Rejeski WJ, Blair S, Church T, Espeland MA, Gill TM, Guralnik JM, Hsu FC, Katula J, King AC, Kritchevsky SB, McDermott MM, Miller ME, Nayfield S, Newman AB, Williamson JD, Bonds D, Romashkan S, Hadley E, Pahor M. The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study: Design and Methods. The Journals Of Gerontology Series A 2011, 66A: 1226-1237. PMID: 21825283, PMCID: PMC3193523, DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glr123.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor mobility disabilityMobility disabilityLifestyle interventionPrimary outcomeElders StudyModerate-intensity physical activity programImportant public health implicationsIntermediate functional outcomesOlder sedentary menPersistent mobility disabilityPhase 3 multicenterSedentary older personsSerious fall injuriesRegular physical activityPublic health priorityPhysical activity programHealth education programsPublic health implicationsSecondary outcomesSedentary menFunctional outcomeFall injuriesHealth priorityPhysical activityDaily living
2000
Redox Control of Vascular Nitric Oxide Bioavailability
Price D, Vita J, Keaney J. Redox Control of Vascular Nitric Oxide Bioavailability. Antioxidants And Redox Signaling 2000, 2: 919-935. PMID: 11213492, DOI: 10.1089/ars.2000.2.4-919.BooksConceptsVascular nitric oxide bioavailabilityImportant public health implicationsNitric oxide bioavailabilityVascular oxidative stressPublic health implicationsVascular diseaseVascular homeostasisAntioxidant stressOxidative stressBiologic activityDisease statesHealth implicationsDiseaseHuman diseasesClear mechanism
1999
Use of Meta-Analysis to Evaluate Medical Questions of Interest: An Application to Studies of Secondary Prevention of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Chen Y, Makuch R. Use of Meta-Analysis to Evaluate Medical Questions of Interest: An Application to Studies of Secondary Prevention of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science 1999, 33: 1161-1171. DOI: 10.1177/009286159903300420.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAcute myocardial infarctionMyocardial infarctionImportant public health implicationsCombinability of studiesNonfatal myocardial infarctionPublic health implicationsLiterature search strategySecondary preventionMeta-analysisMethodologic issuesInfarctionStudy homogeneityHealth implicationsIndividual studiesProtocol developmentMedical questionsSearch strategyPatientsMedical research
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