A5028196637- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Global Health Care Issues
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
University of New Mexico
2016-2025
Swansea Bay University Health Board
2024
Morriston Hospital
2024
Monash Health
2017-2024
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
2020-2024
West Virginia University
2022-2024
Morehouse School of Medicine
2024
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
2024
University of Illinois at Springfield
2023
St. George's University
2020
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association patient satisfaction with type practitioner attending visits in primary care practice a managed organization (MCO). Study Design: We conducted retrospective observational 41,209 surveys randomly sampled from provided by pediatrics and adult medicine departments 1997 2000. Logistic regression, fixed effects, versus dissatisfaction estimated for each 3 scales: interaction, access, overall experience. Models were separately...
To estimate the savings in labor costs per primary care visit that might be realized from increased use of physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) practices a managed organization (MCO).
Rationale: Pain is a common problem for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, pain minimally discussed in COPD management guidelines.Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe prevalence among compared similar other diseases managed care population the southwestern United States (age ≥ 40 yr).Methods: Using data period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2010, were matched two control subjects without but another illness based on age, sex,...
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are preferred by payers for health technology assessments and coverage decisions. However, the inclusion of a highly selective patient population rigorously conditions in RCTs may not be reflective real-world clinical practice. Real-world evidence (RWE) obtained from an analysis data (RWD) observational studies can bridge gaps addressed is thus valuable to public private decision-making. Through broad literature search obtain insights into payers’...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive associated with reduced life expectancy, increased morbidity, mortality, and cost. This study characterized the US COPD burden, including socioeconomic health-related quality of (HRQoL) outcomes.
Cryptosporidium parvum is an important cause of epidemic diarrhea. Few studies have assessed whether serological evidence prior infection in adults related to a reduced occurrence enteric illness.Serum samples and illness event data were obtained 2000 2001 from 326 people served by 1 2 unfiltered surface sources or groundwater source. In 2001, filtration was initiated at the sources. Poisson regression episodes with responses 15/17- 27-kDa antigen groups.Subjects moderately strong 15/17-kDa...
The authors examined whether peak expiratory flow (PEF) is a valid measure of health status in older adults. Survey and test data from the 2006 2008 cycles Health Retirement Study, longitudinal study US adults over age 50 years (with biennial surveys initiated 1992), were used to develop predicted PEF regression models examine relations between low values other clinical factors. Low (<80% value) was prevalent among persons with chronic conditions, including frequent pain, obstructive lung...
Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vivo biocompatibility novel single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLAGA) composites for applications bone and tissue regeneration. Methods A total 60 Sprague-Dawley rats (125 g 149 g) were implanted subcutaneously with SWCNT/PLAGA (10 mg SWCNT 1gm PLAGA 12 mm diameter two-dimensional disks), at two, four, eight weeks post-implantation compared control (Sham) (five per group/point time). Rats observed...
Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) and prenatal stress (PS) are highly prevalent conditions known to affect fetal programming of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The objectives this study were assess effect light PAE, PS, PAE-PS interaction on HPA axis activity assessed via placental umbilical cord blood biomarkers. Participants ENRICH-2 cohort recruited during second trimester classified into PAE unexposed control groups. PS was by Perceived Stress Scale. Placental tissue...
Amplitude of the contingent negative variation component EEG was assessed in 18 subjects exposed to several odor conditions. Three primary odors were used as well a mixture odors. Subjects led believe that actually three different which low concentrations each CNV amplitude changed function subjects' expectations about this mixed rather than direct physiological effects stimulus. These results suggest changes may be result cognitive mediation CNS induced by
A first survey of the Southampton and South West Hampshire Health Authority showed an overall prevalence multiple sclerosis 99/100,000 in a population 417,000 on 1 January 1987. This finding is similar to other recent surveys United Kingdom only repeat will show if case ascertainment has been more complete these than earlier studies Scotland.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often associated with recurrent hospitalizations. This study aimed to identify factors related COPD rehospitalization. A national US claims database was used patients, aged ≥40 years, hospitalized for COPD. Their first COPD-related hospital admission date in 2009 set as the index date, post-discharge rehospitalization assessed 180 days post-index date. Data were analyzed for: 1) all eligible patients whom early evaluated (1–30 post discharge;...
Cerebellar ataxia (CA) is concerned with the incoordination of movement caused by cerebellar dysfunction. Movements eyes, speech, trunk, and limbs are affected. Conventional machine learning approaches utilizing centralised databases have been used to objectively diagnose quantify severity CA. Although these achieved high accuracy, large scale deployment will require clinics raises privacy concerns. In this study, we propose an image transformation-based approach leverage advantages...
Frailty prevalence estimates among individuals with COPD have varied widely, and few studies investigated relationships between frailty adverse outcomes in a population.Describe without examine associations mortality other the next two years.This was an observational cohort study using Health Retirement Study data (2006-2018) of community living ages 50-64 ≥65 (non-COPD). (Fried phenotype [5 items], modified Index-Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment [Enhanced FI-CGA] [37 debility (modified...
Introduction Impaired mental and emotional wellness often co-occurs with prenatal substance use, both affect infant socio-emotional, cognitive, language, motor, adaptive behavioral outcomes. Guided by the modified biopsychosocial framework, this study examined role of common exposures during pregnancy (i.e., alcohol cannabis), socio-cultural factors (social support pregnancy, adverse childhood experiences), reproductive health on maternal (MMH). Methods Data were obtained from a prospective...