Colin N. Ramsay
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View article: Rapid Epidemiological Analysis of Comorbidities and Treatments as risk factors for COVID-19 in Scotland (REACT-SCOT): A population-based case-control study
Rapid Epidemiological Analysis of Comorbidities and Treatments as risk factors for COVID-19 in Scotland (REACT-SCOT): A population-based case-control study Open
We have shown that, along with older age and male sex, severe COVID-19 is strongly associated with past medical history across all age groups. Many comorbidities beyond the risk conditions designated by public health agencies contribute to…
View article: Associations of severe COVID-19 with polypharmacy in the REACT-SCOT case-control study
Associations of severe COVID-19 with polypharmacy in the REACT-SCOT case-control study Open
Objectives To investigate the relation of severe COVID-19 to prior drug prescribing. Design Matched case-control study (REACT-SCOT) based on record linkage to hospital discharges since June 2015 and dispensed prescriptions issued in primar…
View article: Quantifying the impact of the modifiable areal unit problem when estimating the health effects of air pollution
Quantifying the impact of the modifiable areal unit problem when estimating the health effects of air pollution Open
Summary Air pollution is a major public health concern, and large numbers of epidemiological studies have been conducted to quantify its impacts. One study design used to quantify these impacts is a spatial areal unit design, which estimat…
View article: Rapid Epidemiological Analysis of Comorbidities and Treatments as risk factors for COVID-19 in Scotland (REACT-SCOT): a population-based case-control study
Rapid Epidemiological Analysis of Comorbidities and Treatments as risk factors for COVID-19 in Scotland (REACT-SCOT): a population-based case-control study Open
Background The objectives of this study were to identify risk factors for severe COVID-19 and to lay the basis for risk stratification based on demographic data and health records. Methods and Findings The design was a matched case-control…
View article: Carbon dioxide ingress into residential houses at Gorebridge in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Carbon dioxide ingress into residential houses at Gorebridge in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom Open