December 5, 2009

Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (16 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 28-Nov-2009 and 04-Dec-2009

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Study protocol
ACCISS study rationale and design: activating collaborative cancer information service support for cervical cancer screening
Cofta-Woerpel L, Randhawa V, McFadden HG, Fought A, Bullard E, Spring B
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:444 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/444/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-444.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951443

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Evaluation of a combined strategy directed towards health-care professionals and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Information and health education feedback for improving clinical monitoring and quality-of-life
Valero C, Monteagudo M, Llagostera M, Bayona X, Granollers S, Acedo M, Ferro JJ, Rodriguez-Latre L, Almeda J, Munoz L, . a
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:442 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/442/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-442.pdf

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Integrated, multidisciplinary care for hand eczema: design of a randomized controlled trial and cost-effectiveness study
van Gils RF, van der Valk PG, Bruynzeel DP, Coenraads P, Boot CR, van Mechelen W, Anema JR
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:438 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/438/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-438.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951404

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Lifestyle modification and metformin as long-term treatment options for obese adolescents: study protocol
Wilson A, Prapavessis H, Jung ME, Cramp AG, Vascotto J, Lenhardt L, Shoemaker J, Watson M, Robinson T, Clarson CL
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:434 (30 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/434/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-434.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943971

Research article
Decline in age at menarche among Spanish women born from 1925 to 1962
Cabanes A, Ascunce N, Vidal E, Ederra M, Barcos A, Erdozain N, Lope V, Pollan M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:449 (4 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/449/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-449.pdf

Research article
Fat free mass and obesity in relation to educational level
Seppanen-Nuijten E, Lahti-Koski M, Mannisto S, Knekt P, Rissanen H, Aromaa A, Heliovaara M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:448 (4 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/448/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-448.pdf

Research article
Geographic variations and temporal trends of Salmonella-associated hospitalization in the U.S. elderly, 1991-2004: A time series analysis of the impact of HACCP regulation
Chui KK, Webb P, Russell RM, Naumova EN
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:447 (3 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/447/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-447.pdf

Research article
Early pubertal onset and its relationship with sexual risk taking, substance use and anti-social behaviour: a preliminary cross-sectional study
Downing J, Bellis MA
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:446 (3 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/446/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-446.pdf

Research article
Spatial distribution of Parkinson's disease mortality in Spain, 1989-1998, as a guide for focused aetiological research or health-care intervention.
de Pedro-Cuesta J, Rodriguez-Farre E, Lopez-Abente G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:445 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/445/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-445.pdf

Research article
The cutoff values of visceral fat area and waist circumference for identifying subjects at risk for metabolic syndrome in elderly Korean: Ansan Geriatric (AGE) cohort study
Seo J, Kim B, Cho H, Kim H, Park J, Baik S, Choi D, Park M, Jo SA, Koh Y, Han C, Kim N
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:443 (2 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/443/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-443.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951442

Research article
Treatment of head lice with dimeticone 4% lotion: comparison of two formulations in a randomised controlled trial in rural Turkey
Kurt O, Balcioglu I, Burgess IF, Limoncu M, Girginkardesler N, Tabak T, Muslu H, Ermis O, Sahin M, Bilac C, Kavur H, Ozbel Y
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:441 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/441/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-441.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951427

Research article
Severe MUPS in a sick-listed population: a cross-sectional study on prevalence, recognition, psychiatric co-morbidity and impairment
Hoedeman R, Krol B, Blankenstein AH, Koopmans P, Groothoff JW
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:440 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/440/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-440.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951415

Research article
Dietary habits in three Central and Eastern European countries: the HAPIEE study
Boylan S, Welch A, Pikhart H, Malyutina S, Pajak A, Kubinova R, Bragina O, Simonova G, Stepaniak U, Gilis-Januszewska A, Milla L, Peasey A, Marmot M, Bobak M
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:439 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/439/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-439.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19951409

Research article
Maternal and neonatal colonisation of group B streptococcus at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: prevalence, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance
Joachim A, Matee MI, Massawe FA, Lyamuya EF
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:437 (1 December 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/437/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-437.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19948075

Research article
The impact of obesity on time spent with the provider and number of medications managed during office-based physician visits using a cross-sectional, national health survey
Pearson WS, Bhat-Schelbert K, Ford ES, Mokdad AH
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:436 (30 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/436/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-436.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19948026

Research article
Work-life conflict and associations with work- and nonwork-related factors and with physical and mental health outcomes: a nationally representative cross-sectional study in Switzerland
Hammig O, Gutzwiller F, Bauer G
BMC Public Health 2009, 9:435 (30 November 2009)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/435/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-9-435.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/19943980

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