November 25, 2011

Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 25-Oct-2011 and 24-Nov-2011

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Review
Selection of the appropriate method for the assessment of insulin resistance
Borai A, Livingstone C, Kaddam I, Ferns G
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:158 (23 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/158/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-158.pdf

Correspondence
Characteristics of meta-analyses and their component studies in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: a cross-sectional, descriptive analysis
Davey J, Turner RM, Clarke MJ, Higgins JP
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:160 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/160/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-160.pdf

Correspondence
The new COSMIN guidelines confront traditional concepts of responsiveness.
Angst F
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:152 (18 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/152/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-152.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22099330

Research article
Mobile phones are a viable option for surveying young Australian women: a comparison of two telephone survey methods
Liu B, Brotherton JM, Shellard D, Donovan B, Saville M, Kaldor JM
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:159 (24 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/159/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-159.pdf

Research article
Positive predictive value of automated database records for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children and youth exposed to antipsychotic drugs or control medications: a Tennessee Medicaid study
Bobo WV, Cooper WO, Epstein RA, Arbogast PG, Mounsey J, Ray WA
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:157 (23 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/157/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-157.pdf

Research article
The short international physical activity questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation, validation and reliability of the Hausa language version in Nigeria
Oyeyemi AL, Oyeyemi AY, Adegoke BO, Oyetoke FO, Aliyu HN, Aliyu SU, Rufai AA
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:156 (22 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/156/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-156.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22108455

Research article
Multivariate modeling to identify patterns in clinical data: the example of chest pain
Hirsch O, Bosner S, Hullermeier E, Senge R, Dembczynski K, Donner-Banzhoff N
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:155 (22 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/155/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-155.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22108386

Research article
A population study comparing screening performance of prototypes for depression and anxiety with standard scales
Christensen H, Batterham PJ, Busby Grant J, Griffiths KM, Mackinnon AJ
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:154 (22 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/154/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-154.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22103584

Research article
Assessing smoking status in disadvantaged populations: is computer administered self report an accurate and acceptable measure?
Bryant J, Bonevski B, Paul C, Lecathelinais C
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:153 (21 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/153/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-153.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22099396

Research article
Integrating historical clinical and financial data for pharmacological research
Deshmukh VG, Sower NB, Hunter CY, Mitchell JA
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:151 (18 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/151/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-151.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22099213

Research article
Structuring and validating a cost-effectiveness model of primary asthma prevention amongst children
Ramos GP, Kuiper S, Dompeling E, van Asselt A, de Grauw W, Knottnerus J, van Schayck O, Schermer T, Severens J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:150 (9 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/150/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-150.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22070532

Research article
Suitability of measures of self-reported medication adherence for routine clinical use: A systematic review
Garfield S, Clifford S, Eliasson L, Barber N, Willson A
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:149 (3 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/149/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/149
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-149.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22050830

Research article
Funding and infrastructure among large-scale clinical trials examining cardiovascular diseases in Japan: evidence from a questionnaire survey
Sawata H, Tsutani K
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:148 (1 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/148/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-148.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22044508

Research article
Concordance of sibling's recall of measures of childhood socioeconomic position
Ward MM
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:147 (1 November 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/147/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-147.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22044489

Research article
Validation of diabetes mellitus and hypertension diagnosis in computerized medical records in primary health care
de Burgos-Lunar C, Salinero-Fort MA, Cárdenas-Valladolid J, Soto-Díaz S, Fuentes-Rodríguez CY, Abánades-Herranz JC, del Cura-González I
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:146 (28 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/146/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/146
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-146.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22035202

Research article
Predicting complete loss to follow-up after a health-education program: number of absences and face-to-face contact with a researcher
Park M, Yamazaki Y, Yonekura Y, Yukawa K, Ishikawa H, Kiuchi T, Green J
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:145 (27 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/145/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/145
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-145.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22032732

Research article
How to handle mortality when investigating length of hospital stay and time to clinical stability
Brock GN, Barnes CN, Ramirez JA, Myers JA
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:144 (26 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/144/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-144.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22029846

Research article
Prediction of intracranial findings on CT-scans by alternative modelling techniques
van der Ploeg T, Smits M, Dippel DW, Hunink M, Steyerberg EW
BMC Medical Research Methodology 2011, 11:143 (25 October 2011)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/143/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/143
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-11-143.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/22026551


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