MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Annals of Epidemiology' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:21:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617968&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22226029%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results show that factors throughout the life course of deployment-in particular, postdeployment support-may influence the development of PTSD. These results suggest that the development of suitable postdeployment support opportunities may be centrally important in mitigating the psychological consequences of war. PMID: 22226029 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617968 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:56 +0100 5617968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617967&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22226030%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A significant portion of the decline in SRH can be avoided by reducing surgical side effects, preventing comorbidity, and improving physical activity with the use of evidence-based strategies. PMID: 22226030 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617967 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:47 +0100 5617967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617966&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22226031%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The excess CHD morbidity and mortality among persons with lower SES is still considerable in Finland, but the economic recession did not widen the differences. PMID: 22226031 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617966 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:38 +0100 5617966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617965&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22226032%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: LLHR is associated with risk of childhood overweight/obesity. Further studies are warranted to investigate the role of LLHR on development of obesity. PMID: 22226032 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617965 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:28 +0100 5617965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617964&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22226033%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The use of Hierarchical Bayesian approach, dimension reduction methods, clustering, recursive partitioning, and logic regression are some potential methods described. Methods that provide figures for risk assessments should be put forward in public health decisions. PMID: 22226033 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617964 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:24:19 +0100 5617964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575858&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003565%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575858 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:59 +0100 5575858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575857&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003553%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575857 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:59 +0100 5575857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575856&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003541%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575856 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:59 +0100 5575856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575855&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003425%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The use of Hierarchical Bayesian approach, dimension reduction methods, clustering, recursive partitioning, and logic regression are some potential methods described. Methods that provide figures for risk assessments should be put forward in public health decisions. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575855 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:59 +0100 5575855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575854&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003401%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: LLHR is associated with risk of childhood overweight/obesity. Further studies are warranted to investigate the role of LLHR on development of obesity. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575854 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:59 +0100 5575854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575850&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003371%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The excess CHD morbidity and mortality among persons with lower SES is still considerable in Finland, but the economic recession did not widen the differences. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575850 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:58 +0100 5575850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575849&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003176%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: A significant portion of the decline in SRH can be avoided by reducing surgical side effects, preventing comorbidity, and improving physical activity with the use of evidence-based strategies. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575849 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:58 +0100 5575849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575848&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003413%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results show that factors throughout the life course of deployment—in particular, postdeployment support—may influence the development of PTSD. These results suggest that the development of suitable postdeployment support opportunities may be centrally important in mitigating the psychological consequences of war. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575848 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:58 +0100 5575848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575847&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100353X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575847 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:36:58 +0100 5575847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575340&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22221585%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Modeling long-term variation in CHD risk factors had a substantial impact on HR estimates, with new effect estimates further from the null for some risk factors and closer for others including age and medication use, but only improved risk classification in women. PMID: 22221585 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575340 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5575340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523771&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153288%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results confirm that medication use in ASD, alone or in combination, is common, costly, and may increase with age. PMID: 22153288 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523771 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:18:20 +0100 5523771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523770&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22153289%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Tattooing has increased in popularity during the past decade. Yet tattoos still appear to be a marker for risk-taking behavior in adults. PMID: 22153289 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523770 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:18:11 +0100 5523770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481887&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003231%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481887 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481886&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100322X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481886 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481885&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003218%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481885 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481884&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003164%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the article by Vrijheld et al., “Quantifying the Impact of Selection Bias Caused by Nonparticipation in a Case-Control Study of Mobile Phone Use,” published January 2009 Volume 19, Issue 1, pages 33–41, an error was noted. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481884 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481880&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002870%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Tattooing has increased in popularity during the past decade. Yet tattoos still appear to be a marker for risk-taking behavior in adults. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481880 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481874&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003103%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results confirm that medication use in ASD, alone or in combination, is common, costly, and may increase with age. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481874 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481873&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003206%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481873 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:02:35 +0100 5481873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575853&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003152%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Obese adults in the United States use several prescription medication classes more frequently, than normal weight adults, including hypertension, lipid-lowering, and diabetes medications. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575853 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5575853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575852&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003139%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The association between racial discrimination and CVD is moderated by history of mood disorder. Future studies may examine pathways through which racial discrimination and mood disorders impact CVD risk among Black Americans. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575852 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5575852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5575851&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003140%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Sex differences in the risk of mortality have strong age variations and are cause specific. Additional studies of age acceleration of cancer mortality risk are needed. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5575851 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5575851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523772&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22104740%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The association between racial discrimination and CVD is moderated by history of mood disorder. Future studies may examine pathways through which racial discrimination and mood disorders impact CVD risk among Black Americans. PMID: 22104740 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523772 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5523772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523774&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22100542%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Obese adults in the United States use several prescription medication classes more frequently, than normal weight adults, including hypertension, lipid-lowering, and diabetes medications. PMID: 22100542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523774 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5523774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5523773&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22100543%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Sex differences in the risk of mortality have strong age variations and are cause specific. Additional studies of age acceleration of cancer mortality risk are needed. PMID: 22100543 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5523773 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5523773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481882&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002845%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These results support a categorical overdimensional model of diabetes, consistent with the new HbA1c cut-point recommendation. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481882 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409582&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22071074%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results support a categorical overdimensional model of diabetes, consistent with the new HbA1c cut-point recommendation. PMID: 22071074 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409582 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5409582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481879&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002857%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Infant weight growth may be associated with earlier pubertal onset, particularly in boys, at least in part because it is associated with more linear growth in childhood. Earlier pubertal onset may be an indicator of up-regulation of growth axes related to the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481879 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481876&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003024%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: There was a reduction in colorectal cancer risk associated with lovastatin and a nonsignificant association with longer duration of use. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481876 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5481876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372637&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002924%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372637 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:27:33 +0100 5372637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372636&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002912%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372636 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:27:33 +0100 5372636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372635&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002900%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372635 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:27:33 +0100 5372635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372624&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002894%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372624 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:27:33 +0100 5372624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481883&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711003115%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the article by Zhu et al, “Biased Standard Errors From Complex Survey Analysis: An Example From Applying Ordinary Least Squares to the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey” published November 2011, Volume 21, Issue 11, pages 830−834, an error was noted. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481883 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5481883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409584&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22056480%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There was a reduction in colorectal cancer risk associated with lovastatin and a nonsignificant association with longer duration of use. PMID: 22056480 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409584 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5409584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409583&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22056481%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Infant weight growth may be associated with earlier pubertal onset, particularly in boys, at least in part because it is associated with more linear growth in childhood. Earlier pubertal onset may be an indicator of up-regulation of growth axes related to the risk of cardiovascular disease. PMID: 22056481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409583 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5409583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481878&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002833%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Both epidemiological and genetic studies have suggested common etiological factors for breast cancer and CL/P. However, in this population-based study we were not able to confirm a general increase in the risk of breast cancer among female subjects in families with CL/P. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481878 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5481878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481877&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002821%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Socioeconomic disparities were identified in the initiation of RT after BCS in Maryland from 2000 to 2006. In addition, racial disparities in RT after BCS were apparent for women diagnosed from 2000 to 2003. Additional research is needed to investigate uptake of prescribed treatments after BCS and develop strategies for reducing barriers to obtaining treatments among patients at risk for incomplete cancer care. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481877 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5481877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481875&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002869%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The apparent association between antidepressant use and memory deficit in older persons may be confounded by indications. SEM offers a heuristic empirical method for examining confounding by indications but not quantitatively superior bias reduction compared with conventional methods. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481875 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5481875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372633&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002511%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Background: A 57% increase in the U.S. prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for 8-year-old children born in 1994 versus 1998 was recently reported.Methods: To quantify the possible contributions of given risk/predictive factors on the recent ASD prevalence increase, we formulated a mathematical model based on the baseline risk factor prevalence (RFP), the proportionate change in RFP (cRFP), and the magnitude of the association between the risk factor and ASD [estimated relative risk (RR)]. We applied this model to several pregnancy-related factors (preterm, very preterm, low and very low birth weight, multiple birth, cesarean delivery, breech presentation, and assisted reproductive technology use). RFP and cRFP estimates for each factor were obtained from U.S. population-based sur... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372633 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372631&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002717%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: We sought to distinguish roles of demographic variables and bowel segments as predictors of delayed versus early stage colorectal cancer in California.Methods: Demographic and anatomic variables for 66,806 colorectal cancers were extracted from the California Cancer Registry for 2004–2008 and analyzed using logistic regression as delayed versus early stage.Results: Odds ratios (OR) for binary stage categories comparing age (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372631 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306972&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982483%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Judging from this study, hypertriglyceridemia is associated with an increased risk of CVD mortality in women but not in men. The association is independent of abnormal LDL-C effect. PMID: 21982483 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306972 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:01:11 +0100 5306972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306971&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982484%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There was an interaction between folate intake and PON1 Q192 polymorphism with regard to the risk of ischemic stroke in white subjects. Future studies should investigate the interaction between additional polymorphisms within the PON1 gene and genetic variants in other folate metabolizing genes with folate intake on the risk of incident CHD and stroke. PMID: 21982484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306971 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:59 +0100 5306971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306970&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982485%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Accurate and consistent AMI definitions are crucial for clinical trials, epidemiology and public health research. Demonstrated here is the sensitivity of AMI rates to changing case definitions and the biomarker troponin. PMID: 21982485 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306970 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:48 +0100 5306970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306965&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982486%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In ecologic time-trend analyses, standard errors from CWLS and GEE can be much too small. For these settings, IWLS provides more reliable inferential statistics. PMID: 21982486 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306965 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:36 +0100 5306965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306956&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982487%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The metabolic syndrome was associated with the risk of prostate cancer in this population. PMID: 21982487 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306956 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:24 +0100 5306956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306947&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982488%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Valproic acid, which current guidelines suggest should be avoided in pregnancy, was most notable in terms of strength and breadth of its associations. Carbamazapine was associated with NTDs, even after controlling for folic acid use. Sample sizes were still too small to adequately assess risks of less commonly used AEDs, but our findings support further study to identify lower risk options for pregnant women. PMID: 21982488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306947 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:00:13 +0100 5306947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5481881&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002481%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Hazardous alcohol consumption is an independent risk factor of CVD mortality in women. The mechanisms behind its damaging effect are not yet clear. Nutritional factors such as serum albumin are important predictors of all-cause mortality in both genders. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5481881 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5481881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372634&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100250X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: NDVI is a useful measure of neighborhood greenness. In addition to showing a strong correlation with expert ratings, this measure has practical advantages, including availability of data and ease of application to various boundaries, which would aid in replication and comparability across studies. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372634 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291599&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002596%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291599 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291598&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002584%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291598 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291597&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002572%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291597 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291592&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002195%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Valproic acid, which current guidelines suggest should be avoided in pregnancy, was most notable in terms of strength and breadth of its associations. Carbamazapine was associated with NTDs, even after controlling for folic acid use. Sample sizes were still too small to adequately assess risks of less commonly used AEDs, but our findings support further study to identify lower risk options for pregnant women. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291592 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291591&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002213%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The metabolic syndrome was associated with the risk of prostate cancer in this population. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291591 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291590&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002201%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: In ecologic time-trend analyses, standard errors from CWLS and GEE can be much too small. For these settings, IWLS provides more reliable inferential statistics. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291590 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291589&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002456%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Accurate and consistent AMI definitions are crucial for clinical trials, epidemiology and public health research. Demonstrated here is the sensitivity of AMI rates to changing case definitions and the biomarker troponin. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291589 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291588&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100247X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: There was an interaction between folate intake and PON1 Q192 polymorphism with regard to the risk of ischemic stroke in white subjects. Future studies should investigate the interaction between additional polymorphisms within the PON1 gene and genetic variants in other folate metabolizing genes with folate intake on the risk of incident CHD and stroke. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291588 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291587&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002444%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Judging from this study, hypertriglyceridemia is associated with an increased risk of CVD mortality in women but not in men. The association is independent of abnormal LDL-C effect. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291587 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291585&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002560%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291585 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 04:11:18 +0100 5291585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306974&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982128%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hazardous alcohol consumption is an independent risk factor of CVD mortality in women. The mechanisms behind its damaging effect are not yet clear. Nutritional factors such as serum albumin are important predictors of all-cause mortality in both genders. PMID: 21982128 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306974 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5306974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5306973&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21982129%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: NDVI is a useful measure of neighborhood greenness. In addition to showing a strong correlation with expert ratings, this measure has practical advantages, including availability of data and ease of application to various boundaries, which would aid in replication and comparability across studies. PMID: 21982129 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5306973 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5306973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372632&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002183%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Flooding of yards with water from canals increased the risk of West Nile disease. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372632 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372627&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002468%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Objective: We assessed the relationship between socioeconomic position (SEP) and under- and overnutrition in Pakistani adults.Methods: In 2006, we conducted a cross-sectional study including adult participants ≥20 years of age (n = 3500) residing in district Khairpur in Sindh province of Pakistan. We categorized body mass index (BMI) into (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372627 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189967&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002262%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189967 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:08:01 +0100 5189967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189966&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002250%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189966 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:08:01 +0100 5189966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189965&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002249%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189965 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:08:01 +0100 5189965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189957&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002110%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This method provides a cost-effective way to estimate the total number of agricultural injuries for the state. However, it would not eliminate the more labor intensive methods that are required to identify of the actual individual case records. Incorporating an independent source of case ascertainment (community surveillance) increased the multiplier by 17%. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189957 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:07:59 +0100 5189957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189956&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002079%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study provides preliminary evidence that exposure to poultry oncogenic viruses may possibly be associated with the occurrence of liver and pancreatic cancers. Case-control studies nested within occupational cohorts of highly exposed subjects of sufficient statistical power may provide an efficient and valid method of investigating/confirming these findings. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189956 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:07:59 +0100 5189956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189950&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002237%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189950 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 01:07:58 +0100 5189950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5184909&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21884967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides preliminary evidence that exposure to poultry oncogenic viruses may possibly be associated with the occurrence of liver and pancreatic cancers. Case-control studies nested within occupational cohorts of highly exposed subjects of sufficient statistical power may provide an efficient and valid method of investigating/confirming these findings. PMID: 21884967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5184909 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:20:13 +0100 5184909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5184908&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21884968%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This method provides a cost-effective way to estimate the total number of agricultural injuries for the state. However, it would not eliminate the more labor intensive methods that are required to identify of the actual individual case records. Incorporating an independent source of case ascertainment (community surveillance) increased the multiplier by 17%. PMID: 21884968 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5184908 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:20:07 +0100 5184908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372626&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002122%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The association between the prevalence of MS and different socioeconomic status varies according to the level of nutrient consumption. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372626 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291586&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002109%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Long sleep duration may be a marker of underlying inflammatory illness in older populations. Future studies should explore whether inflammation explains observed relationships between long sleep and mortality. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291586 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5291586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136441&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21820630%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Reurings MC, Stipdonk HL This paper describes a new estimation method of the number of road injuries in The Netherlands. PMID: 21820630 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136441 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:14:43 +0100 5136441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136435&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21820631%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kanarek MS There are different mineral classes of asbestos, including serpentines and amphiboles. Chrysotile is the main type of serpentine and by far the most frequently used type of asbestos (about 95% of world production and use). There has been continuing controversy over the capability of chrysotile asbestos to cause pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. This review is to help clarify the issue by detailing cases and epidemiology studies worldwide where chrysotile is the exclusive or overwhelming fiber exposure. PMID: 21820631 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136435 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:14:29 +0100 5136435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136429&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21820632%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wall MM, Poh E, Cerdá M, Keyes KM, Galea S, Hasin DS Since 1996, 16 states have legalized marijuana use for medical purposes. The current study provides a scientific assessment of the association of medical marijuana laws (MML) and adolescent marijuana use using national data. PMID: 21820632 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136429 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:14:01 +0100 5136429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372629&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002092%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study provides evidence that diabetes is more lethal in U.S.-born MA and MCR than in NHW. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372629 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372625&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001773%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes When Rudolf Virchow was sent to Upper Silesia in 1848 to investigate the source of a typhus epidemic raging there, he concluded that the root causes were poor housing, hazardous working conditions, poor diet, and lack of sanitation . When John Cassel studied mill workers in North Carolina, he concluded that social disorganization, poor acculturation, and lack of psychosocial resources were important determinants of disease . When Syme and Berkman studied the epidemiology of disease in Alameda County, California, they concluded that social isolation was a dominant risk to health . (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372625 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136423&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21840729%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kottke TE PMID: 21840729 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136423 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5136423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136421&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21840730%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that diabetes is more lethal in U.S.-born MA and MCR than in NHW. PMID: 21840730 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136421 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5136421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115854&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100189X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115854 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:45 +0100 5115854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115853&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001888%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115853 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:45 +0100 5115853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115852&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001876%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115852 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:45 +0100 5115852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115850&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001785%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: While the most likely of several possible explanations for higher adolescent marijuana use and lower perceptions of risk in MML states cannot be determined from the current study, results clearly suggest the need for more empirically-based research on this topic. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115850 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:45 +0100 5115850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115846&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001803%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Chrysotile asbestos, along with all other types of asbestos, has caused mesothelioma and a world-wide ban of all asbestos is warranted to stop an epidemic of mesothelioma. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115846 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:44 +0100 5115846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115841&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001554%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: We found that 85% of the road injuries are recognizable as such in the hospital registry. The registration rate of the police registry is different for road injuries in crashes involving motorized vehicles (58% in 2008) and for road injuries in crashes not involving motorized vehicles (4% in 2008). (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115841 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:43 +0100 5115841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115839&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001864%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115839 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:20:43 +0100 5115839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189961&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711002080%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Estimates of trends in TB mortality vary by data source, and therefore interpretation of the success of control efforts will depend on the surveillance data set used. The data sets may be subject to different biases that vary with time. One data set showed a sustained improvement in the control of TB since the early 1990s whereas the other indicated that the rate of TB mortality was no longer declining. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189961 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189964&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001761%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Thank you for your recent note and the accompanying letter-to-the-editor that discusses our recent publication in your journal. The letter by Dr. Moorman identifies the need to accurately determine age at menopause in a study such as the Nurses’ Health Study to inpute an unbiased age at menopause for women who have undergone hysterectomy without bilateral oophorectomy . A study that has repeated hormone measures would of course be ideal. This is impractical in a study as large as the Nurses’ Health Study. One compromise is to inpute age at menopause rather than the traditional approach of throwing such women out of analysis. Dr. Moorman points to the study by Farquhar et al. . Age does not appear to be balanced between the groups that are compared in this study. Age differences are es... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189964 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136448&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21820320%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Estimates of trends in TB mortality vary by data source, and therefore interpretation of the success of control efforts will depend on the surveillance data set used. The data sets may be subject to different biases that vary with time. One data set showed a sustained improvement in the control of TB since the early 1990s whereas the other indicated that the rate of TB mortality was no longer declining. PMID: 21820320 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136448 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5136448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5136445&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21820321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rosner B, Colditz GA PMID: 21820321 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5136445 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5136445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189953&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001815%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Place of birth predicted AF-related mortality, after we adjusted for place of adult residence. The association of AF-related mortality and SB birth parallels that of other cardiovascular diseases and may likewise indicate an importance of early life factors in the development of AF. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189953 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291594&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001797%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: To examine, via cross-sectional analysis, the dose−response association between physical activity and cognitive function in Chinese subjects.Methods: A total of 27,651 participants aged 50 to 85 years were recruited from 2003 to 2008. Information on potential confounders, including demographic and anthropometric characteristics, socioeconomic position, lifestyle, and disease history, was collected by standardized interview and procedures. Cognitive function was assessed by the delayed 10-word recall test (DWRT).Results: When the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used, we found that most of the participants were classified as physically active (53.1%), with 42.4% moderately active and 4.5% physically inactive. Significant dose−response relations across quintiles... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291594 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5291594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291593&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001839%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Except for WF in those reporting exact birthweights, our study does not support the notion that birthweight influences cognitive function in adults. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291593 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5291593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189954&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001840%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: To test the hypothesis that inflammation measured by white blood cell count (WBC) and C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated positively with incident heart failure (HF).Methods: Using the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study, we conducted separate Cox proportional hazards regression analyses for WBC (measured 1987–1989) and CRP (measured 1996–1998) in relation to subsequent heart failure occurrence. A total of 14,485 and 9,978 individuals were included in the WBC and CRP analyses, respectively.Results: There were 1647 participants that developed HF during follow-up after WBC assessment and 613 developed HF after CRP assessment. After adjustment for demographic variables and traditional HF risk factors, the hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) for incident HF acro... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189954 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037710&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737046%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kucharska-Newton AM, Harald K, Rosamond WD, Rose KM, Rea TD, Salomaa V We wished to determine whether a gradient of association of low socioeconomic status with incidence of coronary heart disease was present in two population-based cohorts, one from United States and the other from Finland. PMID: 21737046 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037710 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:57 +0100 5037710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037709&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Murray ET, Mishra GD, Kuh D, Guralnik J, Black S, Hardy R To identify the life course model that best describes the association between life course socioeconomic position (SEP) and cardiovascular (CVD) risk factors (ie, body mass index [BMI], systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and glycated hemoglobin) and explore BMI across the life course as mediators of the relationship. PMID: 21737047 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037709 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:53 +0100 5037709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037708&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holland AT, Wong EC, Lauderdale DS, Palaniappan LP To compare the prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and peripheral vascular disease (PVD) across Asian-American subgroups (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese) and non-Hispanic white (NHW) subjects in a mixed-payer, outpatient health care organization in California. PMID: 21737048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037708 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:48 +0100 5037708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037707&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737049%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dee DL, Bensyl DM, Gindler J, Truman BI, Allen BG, D'Mello T, Pérez A, Kamimoto L, Biggerstaff M, Blanton L, Fowlkes A, Glover MJ, Swerdlow DL, Finelli L Concerns have been raised regarding possible racial-ethnic disparities in 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) (pH1N1) illness severity and health consequences for U.S. minority populations. PMID: 21737049 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037707 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:43 +0100 5037707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037706&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mason SM, Kaufman JS, Daniels JL, Emch ME, Hogan VK, Savitz DA Studies of ethnic density and health in the United States have documented poorer health outcomes among black individuals living in black compared with nonblack neighborhoods, but few studies have considered the identities of the populations in nonblack neighborhoods. PMID: 21737050 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037706 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:45:36 +0100 5037706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372628&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001542%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Diabetes prevalence is patterned by SES, and awareness and treatment are patterned by SES in women but not men. Efforts to prevent diabetes in African Americans need to address the factors that place those of low SES at higher risk. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372628 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189960&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001530%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: Accumulating evidence suggests an etiologic role in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) for physical activity. However, it is unknown if prolonged sitting, which is thought to be distinct from too little moderate-vigorous physical activity, is an independent risk factor for RCC. The authors prospectively examined the relationship of prolonged sitting and risk of RCC among 289,512 women and men in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study.Methods: From 1996 through 2006, 1206 invasive RCC cancer cases were identified. Cox proportional hazards regression was used to estimate multivariate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals.Results: After controlling for known risk factors for RCC, we did not find evidence of associations between RCC risk and time spent per day ... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189960 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189951&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001207%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The mortality of black prisoners was lower than that of black state residents for both traumatic and chronic causes of death. The mortality of white prisoners was lower than that of white state residents for accidents but greater for several chronic causes of death. Future studies should investigate the effect of prisoners’ preincarceration and in-prison morbidity, the prison environment, and prison health care on prisoners’ patterns of mortality. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189951 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115849&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001505%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study provides evidence that self-reported and birth certificate-based addresses may be used together to achieve increased accuracy of historical records in early life when place of birth is used as a proxy for early life environment in relation to the development of breast cancer or other chronic diseases. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115849 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115847&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001499%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: A simple modification of the basic approach to identifying confounding in DAGs allows more frequent exclusion of confounding when it is absent. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115847 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115844&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001517%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Many Reservists find the transition from military deployment to civilian life difficult. Differences in postdeployment experiences may explain some of the increased rates of mental ill health among Reservists. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115844 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004819&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001694%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004819 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:34 +0100 5004819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004818&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100161X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004818 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:34 +0100 5004818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004817&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001608%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004817 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:34 +0100 5004817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004816&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001141%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the article by Conway et al “Hip Circumference and the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Middle-Aged and Elderly Men and Women: The Shanghai Women and Shanghai Men’s Health Studies” published May 2011 Volume 21, Issue 5, pages 358-366, the last name of the ninth author was spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling of the ninth author is Wei Zheng, MD. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004816 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:34 +0100 5004816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004815&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001219%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The low risks of preterm birth among foreign-born non-Hispanic black women in majority-Hispanic neighborhoods may be related to protective psychosocial or lifestyle and warrant further investigation. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004815 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:33 +0100 5004815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004814&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711000822%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Racial-ethnic disparities in pH1N1-associated hospitalizations and pediatric deaths were identified. Vaccination remains the primary intervention for preventing influenza. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004814 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:33 +0100 5004814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004812&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001177%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: There is considerable heterogeneity across Asian subgroups for prevalent CHD, stroke, and PVD. Future research should disaggregate Asian subgroups and cardiovascular outcomes to inform targeted prevention and treatment efforts. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004812 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:32 +0100 5004812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004810&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001189%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: SEP at different points across life influences CVD risk factors differently in men and women. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004810 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:32 +0100 5004810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004808&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001190%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Indices of low SES show similar associations with increased risk of cardiac events in Finland and in United States. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004808 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:31 +0100 5004808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004805&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001591%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004805 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:50:29 +0100 5004805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037705&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737302%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Prolonged sitting time was not associated with RCC risk among men and women in this large cohort. PMID: 21737302 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037705 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037704&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737303%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes prevalence is patterned by SES, and awareness and treatment are patterned by SES in women but not men. Efforts to prevent diabetes in African Americans need to address the factors that place those of low SES at higher risk. PMID: 21737303 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037704 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037703&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737304%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The mortality of black prisoners was lower than that of black state residents for both traumatic and chronic causes of death. The mortality of white prisoners was lower than that of white state residents for accidents but greater for several chronic causes of death. Future studies should investigate the effect of prisoners' preincarceration and in-prison morbidity, the prison environment, and prison health care on prisoners' patterns of mortality. PMID: 21737304 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037703 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037702&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737305%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A simple modification of the basic approach to identifying confounding in DAGs allows more frequent exclusion of confounding when it is absent. PMID: 21737305 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037702 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037701&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737306%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Many Reservists find the transition from military deployment to civilian life difficult. Differences in postdeployment experiences may explain some of the increased rates of mental ill health among Reservists. PMID: 21737306 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037701 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5037700&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21737307%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that self-reported and birth certificate-based addresses may be used together to achieve increased accuracy of historical records in early life when place of birth is used as a proxy for early life environment in relation to the development of breast cancer or other chronic diseases. PMID: 21737307 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5037700 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5037700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291596&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001529%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The molecular technologies being employed in infectious disease epidemiology has rapidly evolved and become ever more complex in the past 25 years. Before the discovery of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in the 1980s infectious agents were generally detected and quantified by immunologic and classical bacterial classification technologies. Concurrent with the development of PCR-based methods was the expansion of the use of monoclonal antibodies that greatly increased the specificity and sensitivity of the measurement of both viruses and bacteria in biological samples. On balance, in the last 15 years the application of PCR strategies, when combined with a greatly expanded database of genomic sequences, has contributed to a dramatic increase in the number of genomic-based methods for us... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291596 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5291596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5291595&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001268%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: NAT2 status significantly modified the effects of alcohol and smoking on fecundability, emphasizing the importance of incorporating genetic and metabolic information in studies of reproductive health. Replication of this study is warranted. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5291595 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5291595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189959&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001487%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the usefulness of the mixture analysis, which enables the separate identification of pertinent factors affecting PA participation and PA intensity for different patient subgroups. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189959 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115843&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001104%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: We found no evidence that those with symptoms of traumatic distress avoided watching a drama relevant to their experiences and no evidence of adverse effects on mental health. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115843 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115840&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001244%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: PBJ and STET/NP may reduce speeding and crashes, but neither verdict eliminated excess crash risk among drivers who choose court appearances. Randomized, controlled evaluations of speeding countermeasures are needed to inform traffic safety policies. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115840 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945410&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21641526%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: He J To examine and model the dynamic association of BMI and mortality in the Framingham Heart Study (FHS). PMID: 21641526 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945410 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:00:08 +0100 4945410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189963&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001220%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The article by Rosner and Colditz on imputing age at menopause for women with a hysterectomy makes an important methodologic contribution for addressing the large fraction of women in epidemiologic studies with unknown age at menopause as the result of having a hysterectomy before natural cessation of menses. Their age imputation approach is a more reasonable method for including women with hysterectomies in the analysis of risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other outcomes associated with age at menopause than most other approaches used in past research. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189963 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189955&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001256%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Being physically fit, never smoking, and maintaining a normal waist girth is associated with lower risk of total cancer mortality in men. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189955 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900345&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001311%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900345 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:11 +0100 4900345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900344&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100130X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900344 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:11 +0100 4900344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900343&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001293%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900343 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:11 +0100 4900343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900338&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001128%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The association of BMI and mortality in FHS is a dynamic system that traditional analyses methods may lead to different conclusions for different study designs. This finding is consistent with the results of several other studies done from different perspectives, suggesting that the dynamic features demonstrated in FHS may apply to other populations. Advanced methods such as time-dependent covariates Cox models may be helpful for future analysis. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900338 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:10 +0100 4900338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900332&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001281%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900332 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:12:09 +0100 4900332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189962&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001232%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We read the interesting article by Neghina and Anghel , a meta-analysis about hemochromatosis genotypes and risk of iron overload. They stated that the number of patients with hereditary hemochromatosis and H63D/H63D genotype was 1.5%. We would like to say that studies developed in a Mediterranean country (Spain), revealed 7.5% and 10% of hemochromatosis patients with this mutation . In a recent studies done in Italy by Fracanzani et al. , 10% of the hemochromatosis patients were homozygous for the H63D mutation. The studies to evaluate the frequency of H63D homozygotes in patients from Mediterranean populations and altered iron metabolism revealed a high frequency of this mutation . We believe that this high frequency found not only in patients, but also in controls , suggests that this ... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189962 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4894353&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=33992&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21605983%26dopt%3DAbstract Letter to the Editor: regarding "Hemochromatosis Genotypes and Risk of Iron Overload-A Meta-Analysis" Ann Epidemiol. 2011 May 21; Authors: Castiella A, Zapata E, Zubiaurre L, de Juan MD, Otazua P PMID: 21605983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4894353 Fri, 20 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4894353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5189952&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001098%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: To describe the global effort of clinical studies conducted on leading causes of death.Methods: Sixteen leading causes of death were chosen. “Interventional” “open” (i.e., recruiting or not yet recruiting) studies, by sponsorship (Industry [INY], universities and other organizations [UNO], NIH, and other U.S. Federal Agencies [OTH]), intervention (e.g., drugs, behavior, devices, diet), worldwide, and those conducted in the top 11 countries in clinical research were identified in ClinicalTrials.gov.Results: Twenty-three percent of all (5851/24964) “open” trials were conducted on the diseases considered. UNO, INY, NIH, and OTH accounted for 68%, 34%, 15%, and 3%, of these studies, respectively. Forty-five percent of all studies were on diabetes (20%), trachea, bronchus a... Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5189952 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5189952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5115842&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100113X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that comparing a suite of nested models to a full model can be useful in attempting to disentangle life course processes. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5115842 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5115842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900340&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711000810%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Our results are consistent with the hypothesis that smoking increases the risk of MS and explains in part the divergence in MS incidence rates in men and women. Some other factor, however, must account for the increasing MS incidence among women. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900340 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4900334&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711001116%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose: To evaluate relative and absolute relationships between preterm birth (PTB) and neighborhood education over time.Methods: Live births in Québec, Canada, were obtained for 1990–1995, 1996–2000, and 2001–2006. Mean maternal education and proportion of females with no high school diploma were expressed as continuous cumulative rank scores for 10,923 neighborhoods. We estimated the relative hazard of PTB ( (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4900334 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4900334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787297&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711000950%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787297 Fri, 06 May 2011 02:53:38 +0100 4787297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787296&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711000949%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787296 Fri, 06 May 2011 02:53:38 +0100 4787296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787295&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1047279711000937%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787295 Fri, 06 May 2011 02:53:38 +0100 4787295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4787290&cid=s_34513_54_f&fid=34513&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.annalsofepidemiology.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS104727971100086X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These results suggest that type 2 diabetes and current alcohol consumption are independent risk factors for POAG among African-American women, and that in addition to those factors, overall and central adiposity and smoking may be associated with increased risk of early-onset POAG. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology) Annals of Epidemiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4787290 Fri, 06 May 2011 02:53:37 +0100 4787290