2021
Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel
Zell J, Wisnewski AV, Liu J, Klein J, Lucas C, Slade M, Iwasaki A, Redlich CA. Associations of SARS-CoV-2 serum IgG with occupation and demographics of military personnel. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0251114. PMID: 34460832, PMCID: PMC8405017, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0251114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSARS-CoV-2Live SARS-CoV-2Moderate SARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalenceWork-related risk factorsTransportation-related occupationsSerum IgG levelsAntigen-specific IgGIgG seropositivity rateBiomarkers of infectionSARS-CoV-2 spikeCOVID-19 exposureUS National Guard soldiersMilitary personnelIgG levelsSeropositivity rateHumoral responseSerum IgGViral exposureBlack raceRisk factorsOdds ratioStudy populationNational Guard soldiersDemographic data
2019
Rates and occupational characteristics of international seafarers with mental illness
Lefkowitz R, Slade M, Redlich C. Rates and occupational characteristics of international seafarers with mental illness. Occupational Medicine 2019, 69: 279-282. PMID: 31094424, DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqz069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental illnessIncidence ratePossible excess riskIllness incidence ratesMental illness ratesSeafarer populationExcess riskIllness ratesMedical careIllnessInternational seafarersOccupational conditionsIllness claimsOccupational characteristicsSocial supportClaim ratesDescriptive statisticsInsurance providersStudy dataObjective dataHigh thresholdLarge populationPopulationCareYears 2007
2013
Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study
Hoffer ME, Balaban C, Slade MD, Tsao JW, Hoffer B. Amelioration of Acute Sequelae of Blast Induced Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by N-Acetyl Cysteine: A Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e54163. PMID: 23372680, PMCID: PMC3553161, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054163.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMild traumatic brain injuryN-acetyl cysteineTraumatic brain injuryBrain injuryOutcome measuresPlacebo-controlled studyPlacebo Controlled StudyLong-term outcomesMain outcome measuresReported side effectsService membersActive duty service membersU.S. service membersAcute sequelaeSymptom resolutionTerm outcomesControlled StudyNAC treatmentSleep disturbancesHearing lossNeurocognitive dysfunctionBaseline evaluationCivilian mild traumatic brain injuryBlast exposurePlacebo
2012
The Ability of Virulence Factor Expression by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Predict Clinical Disease in Hospitalized Patients
Ledizet M, Murray TS, Puttagunta S, Slade MD, Quagliarello VJ, Kazmierczak BI. The Ability of Virulence Factor Expression by Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Predict Clinical Disease in Hospitalized Patients. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e49578. PMID: 23152923, PMCID: PMC3495863, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0049578.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsP. aeruginosa infectionAeruginosa infectionBacterial factorsHospitalized patientsUrinary tractPositive P. aeruginosa culturesP. aeruginosaUrinary tract cathetersP. aeruginosa isolatesLogistic regression modelsPseudomonas aeruginosaProspective cohortDiabetes mellitusSubgroup analysisClinical dataTreatment decisionsClinical diseaseAeruginosa isolatesAnimal modelsPatientsClinical sitesFactor expressionInfectionHost factorsP. aeruginosa cultures
2011
Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time
Levy BR, Zonderman AB, Slade MD, Ferrucci L. Memory Shaped by Age Stereotypes over Time. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2011, 67: 432-436. PMID: 22056832, PMCID: PMC3391075, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbr120.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative age stereotypesAge stereotypesMemory performanceStereotype groupCognitive performanceWorse memory performanceInfluence of stereotypesBaltimore Longitudinal StudyGroup membersLongitudinal studyMemoryStereotypesIndividual growth modelsMarginalized group membersRelevant covariatesPresent studyFindingsParticipantsPerformanceLaboratory effectsPrevious studiesMultiple wavesAdverse influenceAgingInfluence
2010
Effect of daily noise exposure monitoring on annual rates of hearing loss in industrial workers
Rabinowitz PM, Galusha D, Kirsche SR, Cullen MR, Slade MD, Dixon-Ernst C. Effect of daily noise exposure monitoring on annual rates of hearing loss in industrial workers. Occupational And Environmental Medicine 2010, 68: 414. PMID: 21193566, PMCID: PMC3738059, DOI: 10.1136/oem.2010.055905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNoise-induced hearing lossOccupational noise-induced hearing lossNoise exposureDaily noise exposureIntervention subjectsHearing lossPrevention of NIHLOccupational noise exposureHearing threshold levelsAppropriate control groupsHearing conservation programAnnual rateHigh-frequency hearingControl groupIntervention studiesPreventive interventionsFrequency hearingIndustrial workersFurther worseningIntervention effectsInterventionExposureDaily monitoringRegular feedbackAdministrative feedback