Latest Article Alert from BMC Medical Research Methodology (9 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Medical Research Methodology, published between 05-Oct-2008 and 03-Nov-2008

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Software
Balance algorithm for cluster randomized trials
Carter B, Hood K
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:65 (9 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/65/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18844993

Correspondence
Reducing bias through directed acyclic graphs
Shrier I, Platt R
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:70 (30 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/70/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18973665

Research article
Maximising response rates in household telephone surveys
O'Toole J, Sinclair M, Leder K
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:71 (3 November 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/71/abstract
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Research article
Accuracy of self-reported body weight, height and waist circumference in a Dutch overweight working population
Dekkers J, van Wier M, Hendriksen I, Twisk J, van Mechelen W
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:69 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/69/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-8-69.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18957077

Research article
Alternative methods to analyse the impact of HIV mutations on virological response to antiviral therapy
Wittkop L, Commenges D, Pellegrin I, Breilh D, Neau D, Lacoste D, Pellegrin J, Chene G, Dabis F, Thiebaut R
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:68 (22 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/68/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-8-68.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18945369

Research article
Double-blind control of the data manager doesn't have any impact on data entry reliability and should be considered as an avoidable cost.
Mauri D, Karampoiki V, Mauri J, Kamposioras K, Alexiou G, Ferentinos G, Tsali L, Karathanasi I, Peponi C, SESy_Europe task Force &
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:66 (20 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/66/abstract
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Research article
Intervention, recruitment and evaluation challenges in the Bangladeshi community: Experience from a peer lead educational course
Choudhury S, Brophy S, Fareedi M, Zaman B, Ahmed P, Williams D
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:64 (9 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/64/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18844992

Research article
Reliability and validity of the international physical activity questionnaire in the Nord-Trondelag health study (HUNT) population of men
Kurtze N, Rangul V, Hustvedt B
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:63 (9 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/63/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/63
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18844976

Technical advance
Simple estimators of the intensity of seasonal occurrence.
Brookhart M, Rothman K
BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2008 8:67 (22 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/8/67/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18945366

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Latest Article Alert from Harm Reduction Journal (2 articles)

The latest articles from Harm Reduction Journal, published between 18-Oct-2008 and 31-Oct-2008

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Commentary
Fighting addiction's death row: British Columbia Supreme Court Justice Ian Pitfield shows a measure of legal courage
Small D
Harm Reduction Journal, 2008 5:31 (28 October 2008)
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Research
The perspectives of injection drug users regarding safer injecting education delivered through a supervised injecting facility
Fast D, Small W, Wood E, Kerr T
Harm Reduction Journal, 2008 5:32 (29 October 2008)
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Latest Article Alert from BMC Public Health (9 articles)

The latest articles from BMC Public Health, published between 25-Oct-2008 and 31-Oct-2008

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Research article
An evaluation of alcohol attendances to an inner city emergency department before and after the introduction of the UK Licensing Act 2003.
Durnford A, Perkins T, Perry J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:379 (31 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/379/abstract
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Research article
Racial and ethnic differences in personal cervical cancer screening among post-graduate physicians: results from a cross-sectional survey
Ross J, Nunez-Smith M, Forsyth B, Rosenbaum J
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:378 (30 October 2008)
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Research article
Development and evaluation of a leadership training program for public health emergency response: results from a Chinese study
Wang C, Wei S, Xiang H, Wu J, Xu Y, Liu L, Nie S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:377 (30 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/377/abstract
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Research article
Careers in ecstasy use: do ecstasy users cease of their own accord? Implications for intervention development
Peters G, Kok G, Schaalma H
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:376 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/376/abstract
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Research article
Prevalence and correlates of illicit methadone use in a large urban area: a cross-sectional study.
Ompad D, Fuller C, Chan C, Frye V, Vlahov D, Galea S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:375 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/375/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-375.pdf

Research article
Incidence rates of in-hospital carpal tunnel syndrome in the general population and possible associations with marital status
Mattioli S, Baldasseroni A, Curti S, Cooke R, Bena A, de Giacomi G, dell'Omo M, Fateh-Moghadam P, Melani C, Biocca M, Buiatti E, Campo G, Zanardi F, Violante F
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:374 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/374/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-374.pdf

Research article
Personal and professional challenges in the management of deliberate self-poisoning patients in rural Sri Lanka: a qualitative study of rural hospital doctors' experiences and perceptions
Senarathna L, Adams J, De Silva D, Buckley N, Dawson A
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:373 (28 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/373/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2458-8-373.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18954469

Research article
The Epidemiology of Varicella Zoster Virus Infection in Italy
Gabutti G, Rota M, Guido M, De Donno A, Bella A, Ciofi degli Atti M, Crovari P, - S
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:372 (27 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/372/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18954432

Research article
Which factors engage women in deprived neighbourhoods to participate in exercise referral schemes?
Schmidt M, Absalah S, Nierkens V, Stronks K
BMC Public Health, 2008 8:371 (26 October 2008)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/371/abstract
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/18950533

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