A5067564816- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Global Health and Surgery
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Advanced Causal Inference Techniques
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
Yale University
2016-2025
New York Academy of Medicine
2023-2025
University of Bristol
2024
University of Minnesota
2022
New York University
2010-2019
Centre for Nursing Innovation
2006-2018
Consortium of Universities for Global Health
2018
University of Washington
2007-2017
New York College of Health Professions
2015-2017
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
2016-2017
<h3>Importance</h3> Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death in United States. In 2016, an estimated 134 000 persons will be diagnosed with disease, and about 49 die from it. most frequently among adults aged 65 to 74 years; median age at colorectal 73 years. <h3>Objective</h3> To update 2008 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for cancer. <h3>Evidence Review</h3> The USPSTF reviewed evidence effectiveness colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy,...
DESCRIPTION Update of the 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for depression in adults. METHODSThe USPSTF reviewed evidence benefits and harms adult populations, including older adults pregnant postpartum women; accuracy instruments; treatment these populations.POPULATION This applies to 18 years older.RECOMMENDATION The recommends general population, women.Screening should be implemented with adequate systems place ensure accurate diagnosis, effective...
<h3>Importance</h3> Based on year 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention growth charts, approximately 17% of children adolescents aged 2 to 19 years in the United States have obesity, almost 32% are overweight or obesity. Obesity is associated with morbidity such as mental health psychological issues, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, orthopedic problems, adverse cardiovascular metabolic outcomes (eg, high blood pressure, abnormal lipid levels, insulin resistance). Children may also...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in United States, accounting for 1 every 3 deaths among adults. To update 2008 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening lipid disorders The USPSTF reviewed evidence benefits harms treatment dyslipidemia adults 21 years older; statin use reducing CVD events without a history events; whether vary by subgroup, clinical characteristics, or dosage; various strategies 40 older events....
Concurrent sexual partnerships may help to explain the disproportionately high prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among African Americans. The persistence such disparities would also require strong assortative mixing by race. We examined descriptive evidence from 4 nationally representative US surveys found consistent support for both elements this hypothesis. Using a data-driven network simulation model, we that levels concurrency observed produced 2.6-fold racial...
<h3>Importance</h3> Neural tube defects are among the most common major congenital anomalies in United States and may lead to a range of disabilities or death. Daily folic acid supplementation periconceptional period can prevent neural defects. However, women do not receive recommended daily intake folate from diet alone. <h3>Objective</h3> To update 2009 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on childbearing age. <h3>Evidence Review</h3> In 2009, USPSTF reviewed...
<h3>Importance</h3> Basal and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common types of cancer in United States represent vast majority all cases skin cancer; however, they rarely result death or substantial morbidity, whereas melanoma has notably higher mortality rates. In 2016, an estimated 76 400 US men women will develop 10 100 die from disease. <h3>Objective</h3> To update 2009 Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for cancer. <h3>Evidence Review</h3> The USPSTF...
Intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse of older or vulnerable adults are common in the United States but often remain undetected. In addition to immediate effects IPV, such as injury death, there other health consequences, many with long-term effects, including development mental conditions depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, suicidal behavior; sexually transmitted infections; unintended pregnancy; chronic pain disabilities. Long-term negative...
<h3>Importance</h3> The incidence of thyroid cancer detection has increased by 4.5% per year over the last 10 years, faster than for any other cancer, but without a corresponding change in mortality rate. In 2013, rate United States was 15.3 cases 100 000 persons. Most have good prognosis; 5-year survival overall is 98.1%. <h3>Objective</h3> To update US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening cancer. <h3>Evidence Review</h3> USPSTF reviewed evidence benefits and...
New US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young children. The USPSTF reviewed the evidence accuracy, benefits, and potential harms of brief, formal instruments ASD administered during routine primary care visits benefits early behavioral treatment children identified with through screening. This applies to aged 18 30 months who have not been diagnosed or developmental delay whom no concerns raised by parents, other...
<h3>Importance</h3> With approximately 14 000 deaths per year, ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of death among US women and leading from gynecologic cancer. More than 95% occur 45 years older. <h3>Objective</h3> To update 2012 Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for <h3>Evidence Review</h3> The USPSTF reviewed evidence benefits harms in asymptomatic not known to be at high risk (ie, includes with certain hereditary syndromes that increase their...
<h3>Importance</h3> Preeclampsia affects approximately 4% of pregnancies in the United States. It is second leading cause maternal mortality worldwide and may lead to serious complications, including stroke, eclampsia, organ failure. Adverse perinatal outcomes for fetus newborn include intrauterine growth restriction, low birth weight, stillbirth. Many complications associated with preeclampsia early induction labor or cesarean delivery subsequent preterm birth. <h3>Subpopulation...
<h3>Importance</h3> About 14% of US adults aged 40 to 79 years have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and it is the third leading cause death in United States. Persons with severe COPD are often unable participate normal physical activity due deterioration lung function. <h3>Objective</h3> To update 2008 Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for asymptomatic adults. <h3>Evidence Review</h3> The USPSTF reviewed evidence whether (those who do not...
Objective: To determine strategies to overcome barriers HIV testing among persons at risk. Methods: We developed a survey that elicited motivators, barriers, and preferences for new 460 participants needle exchange, three sex venues men who have with men, sexually transmitted disease clinic. Results: Barriers included factors influenced by individual concern (fear discrimination); programs, policies, laws (named reporting inability afford treatment); counseling (dislike of counseling,...
Based on data from the 1990s, estimated prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in United States is 10% for mild OSA and 3.8% to 6.5% moderate severe OSA; current may be higher, given increasing obesity. Severe associated with increased all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease cerebrovascular events, diabetes, cognitive impairment, decreased quality life, motor vehicle crashes. To issue a new US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation screening asymptomatic adults. The...
<h3>Importance</h3> Elevations in levels of total, low-density lipoprotein, and non–high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; lower high-density and, to a lesser extent, elevated triglyceride are associated with risk cardiovascular disease adults. <h3>Objective</h3> To update the 2007 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for lipid disorders children, adolescents, young <h3>Evidence Review</h3> The USPSTF reviewed evidence children adolescents 20 years or...
<h3>Objective</h3> To determine whether an online intervention reduces references to sex and substance abuse on social networking Web sites among at-risk adolescents. <h3>Design</h3> Randomized controlled trial. <h3>Setting</h3> www.MySpace.com. <h3>Participants</h3> Self-described 18- 20-year-olds with public MySpace profiles who met our criteria for being at risk (N = 190). <h3>Intervention</h3> Single physician e-mail. <h3>Main Outcome Measures</h3> were evaluated use security settings...
<h3>Importance</h3> Menopause occurs at a median age of 51.3 years, and the average US woman who reaches menopause is expected to live another 30 years. The prevalence incidence most chronic conditions, such as coronary heart disease, dementia, stroke, fractures, breast cancer, increase with age; however, excess risk for these conditions that can be attributed alone uncertain. Since publication findings from Women's Health Initiative hormone therapy use associated serious adverse health...
Introduction HIV incidence remains high among young women in sub‐Saharan Africa spite of scale‐up testing, behavioural interventions, antiretroviral treatment and medical male circumcision. There is a critical need to critique past approaches learn about the most effective implementation evidence‐based prevention strategies, particularly emerging interventions such as pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Discussion Women are at increased risk during adolescence into their 20s, part due...
<h3>Importance</h3> Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine unknown cause with Cobb angle at least 10°, occurs in children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. Idiopathic scoliosis is most common form usually worsens during adolescence before skeletal maturity. Severe spinal may be associated adverse long-term health outcomes (eg, pulmonary disorders, disability, back pain, psychological effects, cosmetic issues, reduced quality life). Early identification effective...