Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology (11 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 08-Apr-2010 and 07-May-2010

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Study protocol
Methods for determining disease burden and calibrating national surveillance data in the United Kingdom: the second study of infectious intestinal disease in the community (IID2 study)
O'Brien SJ, Rait G, Hunter PR, Gray JJ, Bolton FJ, Tompkins DS, McLauchlin J, Letley LH, Adak GK, Cowden JM, Evans MR, Neal KR, Smith GE, Smyth B, Tam CC, Rodrigues LC
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:39 (5 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/39/abstract
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Mental health in the aged: prevalence, covariates and related neuroendocrine, cardiovascular and inflammatory factors of successful aging
Lacruz ME, Emeny RT, Bickel H, Cramer B, Kurz A, Bidlingmaier M, Huber D, Klug G, Peters A, Ladwig KH
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:36 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/36/abstract
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Correspondence
Missing the forest (plot) for the trees? A critique of the systematic review in tobacco control
Rosen LJ, Ben Noach M, Rosenberg E
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:34 (25 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/34/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20416114

Research article
Parametric frailty models for clustered data with arbitrary censoring: application to effect of male circumcision on HPV clearance
Kong X, Archer KJ, Moulton LH, Gray RH, Wang M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:40 (6 May 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/40/abstract
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Research article
Trials within trials? Researcher, funder and ethical perspectives on the practicality and acceptability of nesting trials of recruitment methods in existing primary care trials
Graffy J, Bower P, Ward E, Wallace P, Delaney B, Kinmonth A, Collier D, Miller J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:38 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/38/abstract
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Research article
Latent variables and structural equation models for longitudinal relationships: an illustration in nutritional epidemiology
Chavance M, Escolano S, Romon M, Basdevant A, de Lauzon-Guillain B, Charles M
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:37 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/37/abstract
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Research article
Recruitment methods in Alzheimer's disease research: general practice versus population based screening by mail
Andersen F, Engstad T, Straume B, Viitanen M, Halvorsen DS, Hykkerud S, Sjobrend K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:35 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/35/abstract
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Research article
Global quantitative indices reflecting provider process-of-care: data-base derivation
Moran JL, Solomon PJ, Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society (ANZICS) A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:32 (19 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/32/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-10-32.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20398426

Research article
The Total Deviation Index estimated by Tolerance Intervals to evaluate the concordance of measurement devices
Escaramis G, Ascaso C, Carrasco JL
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:31 (8 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/31/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20377875

Research article
Quality of cause-of-death reporting using ICD-10 drowning codes: a descriptive study of 69 countries
Lu T, Lunetta P, Walker S
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:30 (8 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/30/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/20374660

Technical advance
Practical application of cure mixture model for long-term censored survivor data from a withdrawal clinical trial of patients with major depressive disorder
Arano I, Sugimoto T, Hamasaki T, Ohno Y
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2010, 10:33 (23 April 2010)
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Latest Article Alert from Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (2 articles)

The latest articles from Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, published between 23-Apr-2010 and 06-May-2010

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Research
N-Acetyl L-Cysteine does not protect mouse ears from the effects of noise
Davis RR, Custer DA, Krieg E, Alagramam K
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2010, 5:11 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.occup-med.com/content/5/1/11/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.occup-med.com/content/pdf/1745-6673-5-11.pdf

Research
Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: Impact on Frankfurt in due consideration of health care and public health
Wicker S, Rabenau HF, Bias H, Groneberg DA, Gottschalk R
Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology 2010, 5:10 (26 April 2010)
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Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (24 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 24-Apr-2010 and 30-Apr-2010

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Study protocol
Healthy eating and obesity prevention for preschoolers: a randomised controlled trial
Skouteris H, McCabe M, Swinburn B, Hill B
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:220 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/220/abstract
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Study protocol
A cluster randomised trial of a telephone-based intervention for parents to increase fruit and vegetable consumption in their 3- to 5-year-old children: study protocol
Wyse RJ, Wolfenden L, Campbell E, Brennan L, Campbell KJ, Fletcher A, Bowman J, Heard TR, Wiggers J
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:216 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/216/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-216.pdf

Study protocol
Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of nutritional intervention in elderly after hip fracture: design of a randomized controlled trial
Wyers CE, Breedveld-Peters JJ, Reijven PL, van Helden S, Guldemond NA, Severens JL, Verburg AD, Meesters B, van Rhijn LW, Dagnelie PC
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:212 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/212/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-212.pdf

Study protocol
Early incidence of occupational asthma among young bakers, pastry-makers and hairdressers: design of a retrospective cohort study.
Remen T, Coevoet V, Acouetey D, Gueant J, Gueant-Rodriguez R, Paris C, Zmirou-Navier D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:206 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/206/abstract
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Study protocol
A European study on alcohol and drug use among young drivers: the TEND by Night study design and methodology
Siliquini R, Chiado Piat S, Alonso F, Druart A, Kedzia M, Mollica A, Siliquini V, Vankov D, Villerusa A, Manzoli L, Group T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:205 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/205/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-205.pdf

Research article
Recent trends in hormone therapy utilization and breast cancer incidence rates in the high incidence population of Marin County, California
Ereman RR, Prebil L, Mockus M, Koblick K, Orenstein F, Benz C, Clarke CA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:228 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/228/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-228.pdf

Research article
Cultural adaptation of the Condom Use Self Efficacy Scale (CUSES) in Ghana
Asante KO, Doku PN
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:227 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/227/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-227.pdf

Research article
Who will increase their physical activity? Predictors of change in objectively measured physical activity over 12 months in the ProActive cohort
Simmons RK, van Sluijs EM, Hardeman W, Sutton S, Griffin SJ, Project team t
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:226 (30 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/226/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-226.pdf

Research article
HCV co-infection in HIV positive population in British Columbia, Canada
Buxton JA, Yu A, Kim PH, Spinelli JJ, Kuo M, Alvarez M, Gilbert M, Krajden M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:225 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/225/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-225.pdf

Research article
Divorce, divorce rates, and professional care seeking for mental health problems in Europe: a cross-sectional population-based study
Bracke PF, Colman E, Symoens SA, Van Praag L
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:224 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/224/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-224.pdf

Research article
Sex disparities in attitudes towards intimate partner violence against women in sub-Saharan Africa: a socio-ecological analysis
Uthman OA, Lawoko S, Moradi T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:223 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/223/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-223.pdf

Research article
Developing targets for public health initiatives to improve palliative care
Schneider N, Lueckmann SL, Kuehne F, Klindtworth K, Behmann M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:222 (29 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/222/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-222.pdf

Research article
HIV/AIDS knowledge in detention in Hunan province, China
Zhang W, Wang X, Chen X, Lv F
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:221 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/221/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-221.pdf

Research article
Impact on diarrhoeal illness of a community educational intervention to improve drinking water quality in rural communities in Puerto Rico
Hunter PR, Ramirez Toro GI, Minnigh HA
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:219 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/219/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-219.pdf

Research article
Non-adherence to the single dose nevirapine regimen for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Bindura town, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional analytic study
Kuonza LR, Tshuma CD, Shambira GN, Tshimanga M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:218 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/218/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-218.pdf

Research article
The association between problematic cellular phone use and risky behaviors and low self-esteem among Taiwanese adolescents
Yang Y, Yen J, Ko C, Cheng C, Yen C
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:217 (28 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/217/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-217.pdf

Research article
Childhood and adult tuberculosis in a rural hospital in Southeast Ethiopia: a ten-year retrospective study
Ramos J, Reyes F, Tesfamariam A
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:215 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/215/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-215.pdf

Research article
Influence of socio-economic status on habitual physical activity and sedentary behavior in 8- to 11-year old children
Drenowatz C, Eisenmann JC, Pfeiffer KA, Welk G, Heelan K, Gentile D, Walsh D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:214 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/214/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-214.pdf

Research article
A three-year cohort study of the relationships between coping, job stress, and burnout after a counselling intervention for help-seeking physicians.
Isaksson Ro KE, Tyssen R, Hoffart A, Sexton H, Aasland OG, Gude T
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:213 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/213/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-213.pdf

Research article
The social context of smoking: A qualitative study comparing smokers of high versus low socioeconomic position.
Paul CL, Ross S, Bryant J, Hill W, Bonevski B, Keevy N
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:211 (27 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/211/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-211.pdf

Research article
Understanding long-term sick leave in female white-collar workers with burnout and stress-related diagnoses: a qualitative study
Sandmark H, Renstig M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:210 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/210/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-210.pdf

Research article
Male circumcision for HIV prevention - a cross-sectional study on awareness among young people and adults in rural Uganda
Wilcken A, Miiro-Nakayima F, Hizaamu RN, Keil T, Balaba-Byansi D
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:209 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/209/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-209.pdf

Research article
Understanding young adult physical activity, alcohol and tobacco use in community colleges and 4-year post-secondary institutions: A cross-sectional analysis of epidemiological surveillance data
VanKim NA, Laska MN, Ehlinger E, Lust K, Story M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:208 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/208/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-10-208.pdf

Research article
Prediction of posttraumatic stress disorder among adults in flood district
Huang P, Tan H, Liu A, Feng S, Chen M
BMC Public Health 2010, 10:207 (26 April 2010)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/10/207/abstract
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