2019
Lower prevalence of non–cavity-distorting uterine fibroids in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than in those with unexplained infertility
Huang H, Kuang H, Sun F, Diamond MP, Legro RS, Coutifaris C, Alvero R, Robinson RD, Casson PR, Christman GM, Hansen KR, Santoro N, Eisenberg E, Zhang H, Network E. Lower prevalence of non–cavity-distorting uterine fibroids in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than in those with unexplained infertility. Fertility And Sterility 2019, 111: 1011-1019.e1. PMID: 30926125, PMCID: PMC6487215, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.01.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeUnexplained infertilityUterine fibroidsLow prevalenceOvary syndromeDifferent body mass index (BMI) groupsBody mass index groupsHigher body mass indexHigher total testosteroneNormal uterine cavityAssessment-insulin resistanceBody mass indexRandomized clinical trialsCurrent alcohol usersPrevalence of womenTotal testosteroneCurrent smokersInfertile womenLarge fibroidsMass indexInfertile patientsInsulin resistanceUterine cavityClinical trialsLower percentage
2018
Gestational Weight Gain in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Controlled Study
Kent J, Dodson WC, Kunselman A, Pauli J, Stone A, Diamond MP, Coutifaris C, Schlaff WD, Alvero R, Casson P, Christman GM, Rosen RM, Hansen KR, Robinson R, Baker V, Usadi R, Santoro N, Zhang H, Eisenberg E, Legro RS, Network R. Gestational Weight Gain in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Controlled Study. The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 2018, 103: 4315-4323. PMID: 30085187, PMCID: PMC6194806, DOI: 10.1210/jc.2017-02764.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreconception body mass indexGestational weight gainPolycystic ovary syndromeBody mass indexOvulatory controlsPregnancy complicationsOvary syndromeObese groupWeight gainSecond trimesterExcessive gestational weight gainPre-existing obesityProspective cohort studyNormal-weight womenContribution of diagnosisPreconception baselinePreconception weightGestational diabetesPerinatal outcomesCohort studyPerinatal complicationsSingleton pregnanciesMass indexNormal weightFirst trimester
2002
Toward validation of atypical depression in the community: results of the Zurich cohort study
Angst J, Gamma A, Sellaro R, Zhang H, Merikangas K. Toward validation of atypical depression in the community: results of the Zurich cohort study. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2002, 72: 125-138. PMID: 12200203, DOI: 10.1016/s0165-0327(02)00169-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsZurich cohort studyAtypical depressionCohort studyAtypical subtypeAtypical major depressive episodeCommunity-based longitudinal cohort studyDSM-IV atypical depressionAtypical depressive subtypesSignificant female preponderanceSex differencesAtypical depressive symptomsPopulation-based cohortMajor depressive episodeLongitudinal cohort studyHigh population prevalenceMood reactivitySymptom Checklist-90Marked sex differenceFemale preponderanceTreatment patternsAtypical syndromesClinical correlatesDepressive episodeDepressive subtypesClinical severityThe spectrum of social phobia in the zurich cohort study of young adults
Merikangas KR, Avenevoli S, Acharyya S, Zhang H, Angst J. The spectrum of social phobia in the zurich cohort study of young adults. Biological Psychiatry 2002, 51: 81-91. PMID: 11801233, DOI: 10.1016/s0006-3223(01)01309-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge of OnsetCatchment Area, HealthCognitive Behavioral TherapyCohort StudiesComorbidityCuesFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMalePersonalityPhobic DisordersPrevalencePsychiatric Status Rating ScalesSeverity of Illness IndexSocial PerceptionSubstance-Related DisordersSwitzerlandTemperamentConceptsDiagnostic thresholdProspective-longitudinal community studySocial phobiaYoung adultsZurich cohort studyHigher lifetime ratesLongitudinal community studyPercent of participantsSocial phobia symptomsCohort studyMedication useStudy entryWork impairmentClinical indicatorsRisk factorsUndiagnosed casesFamily historyEqual gender ratioAge 35Phobia symptomsGeneral populationLifetime ratesLongitudinal courseTreatment ratesCommunity study
2001
Thermal Sensitivity in Tourette Syndrome: Preliminary Report
Scahill L, Lombroso P, Mack G, Van Wattum P, Zhang H, Vitale A, Leckman J. Thermal Sensitivity in Tourette Syndrome: Preliminary Report. Perceptual And Motor Skills 2001, 92: 419-432. PMID: 11361302, DOI: 10.2466/pms.2001.92.2.419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTourette syndromeSubgroup of patientsAge of onsetAdult male subjectsCurrent ageTic symptomsDopaminergic pathwaysSex distributionCurrent severityMale subjectsMean differenceSyndromeControl periodPreliminary reportSweat rateAgeSymptomsSubjectsOverall courseDegrees COnsetPatientsIllnessSeverityCourseSocioeconomic status and type 2 diabetes in African American and non-Hispanic white women and men: evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Robbins JM, Vaccarino V, Zhang H, Kasl SV. Socioeconomic status and type 2 diabetes in African American and non-Hispanic white women and men: evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. American Journal Of Public Health 2001, 91: 76-83. PMID: 11189829, PMCID: PMC1446485, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.91.1.76.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPoverty income ratioType 2 diabetes prevalenceNon-Hispanic white womenNutrition Examination SurveyThird National HealthDiabetes prevalenceRisk factorsAfrican American womenWhite womenExamination SurveyNational HealthSocioeconomic statusPrevalence of diabetesType 2 diabetesAmerican womenAfrican American menOccupational statusDiabetesSignificant associationPrevalenceWhite menCross-sectional dataWomenAmerican menMenRisk Factors for Asthma Prevalence Among Urban and Nonurban African American Children
von Maffei J, Beckett W, Belanger K, Triche E, Zhang H, Machung J, Leaderer B. Risk Factors for Asthma Prevalence Among Urban and Nonurban African American Children. Journal Of Asthma 2001, 38: 555-564. PMID: 11714078, DOI: 10.1081/jas-100107120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsUrban residenceAfrican American childrenMaternal cigarette smokingPhysician-diagnosed asthmaMultiple risk factorsYears of ageMaternal asthmaAsthmatic childrenAsthma prevalenceCigarette smokingAsthmaAmerican childrenAfrican American mothersIdentifiable factorsChildrenAmerican mothersResidenceFactorsSmokingAllergyNewbornsPrevalence
2000
Excess type 2 diabetes in African-American women and men aged 40–74 and socioeconomic status: evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Robbins JM, Vaccarino V, Zhang H, Kasl SV. Excess type 2 diabetes in African-American women and men aged 40–74 and socioeconomic status: evidence from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal Of Epidemiology & Community Health 2000, 54: 839. PMID: 11027198, PMCID: PMC1731578, DOI: 10.1136/jech.54.11.839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType 2 diabetesAfrican American race/ethnicityNon-Hispanic white womenRace/ethnicityNutrition Examination SurveyAfrican American womenThird National HealthRisk factorsOdds ratioSocioeconomic statusDiabetes prevalenceExamination SurveyPhysical examinationNational HealthType 2 diabetes prevalenceWhite womenNon-Hispanic white menMobile examination centerPoverty income ratioAfrican American menExcess prevalenceSectional studyExamination centerSubjects' homesDiabetesModel for the Analysis of Binary Time Series of Respiratory Symptoms
Zhang H, Triche E, Leaderer B. Model for the Analysis of Binary Time Series of Respiratory Symptoms. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 151: 1206-1215. PMID: 10905533, DOI: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a010171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDuration of symptomsRespiratory symptomsNew episodesStuffy nosePrior historyHistory of allergyDaily respiratory symptomsInfant Health StudyMeteorologic changesHealth StudySymptomsEpidemiologic researchDay careMarital statusIncidenceEnvironmental epidemiologic researchEpisodesMothersDurationSulfate levelsHusband's levelDemographic variablesNoseHigh levelsAllergy