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View article: Better State Support for Family Caregivers Linked to Lower Hospitalization Rates Among Older Adults Living With Dementia
Better State Support for Family Caregivers Linked to Lower Hospitalization Rates Among Older Adults Living With Dementia Open
This study examined whether better state LTSS performance in caregiver support (LTSS-CG), independent of LTSS spending, is associated with lower hospitalizations among community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Using Health and Retirem…
View article: Proposed Research Criteria for Mild Motor Impairment as a Prodromal Syndrome in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Proposed Research Criteria for Mild Motor Impairment as a Prodromal Syndrome in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Open
MMI is a recognizable syndrome. Although nonspecific, it identifies presymptomatic carriers at elevated risk of ALS phenoconversion. Combining MMI with emerging biomarkers of underlying pathology may help differentiate those who are prodro…
View article: Outcomes of living donor liver transplant in elevated body mass index over a decade in the United States
Outcomes of living donor liver transplant in elevated body mass index over a decade in the United States Open
View article: Variations in State Essential Caregiver Programs for Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Variations in State Essential Caregiver Programs for Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: During 2020–21, states established essential caregiver (EC) programs which allowed nursing home residents to receive in-person supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study presents comparative data on the designs of these …
View article: Challenges of Surveillance in Implementing Nonoperative Management for Rectal Cancer
Challenges of Surveillance in Implementing Nonoperative Management for Rectal Cancer Open
Importance Close surveillance for detection of local tumor regrowth is critical for patients opting for nonoperative management after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. However, there are minimal data regarding the feasibility and adhe…
View article: Cancer Mortality in Louisiana’s Correctional System, 2015-2021
Cancer Mortality in Louisiana’s Correctional System, 2015-2021 Open
This cohort study evaluates cancer-specific mortality data about incarcerated individuals in Louisiana to examine why gaps in cause-specific data exist for this group.
View article: Decídetexto: Mobile Cessation Support for Latino Adults Who Smoke
Decídetexto: Mobile Cessation Support for Latino Adults Who Smoke Open
View article: Publisher Correction: The Miami Framework for ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders: an integrated view of phenotype and biology
Publisher Correction: The Miami Framework for ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders: an integrated view of phenotype and biology Open
View article: The Miami Framework for ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders: an integrated view of phenotype and biology
The Miami Framework for ALS and related neurodegenerative disorders: an integrated view of phenotype and biology Open
View article: Systematic Review of Surgical Care in the Incarcerated Population: Identifying Knowledge Gaps for Future Research
Systematic Review of Surgical Care in the Incarcerated Population: Identifying Knowledge Gaps for Future Research Open
Objective: This study, examining literature up to December 2023, aims to comprehensively assess surgical care for incarcerated individuals, identifying crucial knowledge gaps for informing future health services research and interventions.…
View article: Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Hispanic Stress Inventory-2 Simplified version among a diverse sample of Latinos who smoke
Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Hispanic Stress Inventory-2 Simplified version among a diverse sample of Latinos who smoke Open
Objective Acculturation stress can negatively impact Latinos immigrant mental and physical health related behaviors such as smoking. It is essential to have validated and updated instruments that allow the evaluation of acculturation stres…
View article: Informal care provided in US nursing homes: Reduced from 2010 to 2021 and lower for Medicaid residents
Informal care provided in US nursing homes: Reduced from 2010 to 2021 and lower for Medicaid residents Open
Background Little is known about the trend of informal care (unpaid care provided by family or other caregivers) provided to nursing home residents before or during the COVID‐19 pandemic. This study assessed this trend during 2010–2021, fo…
View article: Extensive serum proteomics in Atopic Dermatitis Subjects reveals novel proteins and pathways relevant for severe disease
Extensive serum proteomics in Atopic Dermatitis Subjects reveals novel proteins and pathways relevant for severe disease Open
View article: Higher levels of state funding for Home‐ and Community‐Based Services linked to better state performances in Long‐Term Services and Supports
Higher levels of state funding for Home‐ and Community‐Based Services linked to better state performances in Long‐Term Services and Supports Open
Objective To examine the relationship between the level of state funding for Home‐ and Community‐Based Services (HCBS) and state overall and dimension‐specific performances in Long‐Term Services and Supports (LTSS). Data Sources and Study …
View article: Decίdetexto: Assessment of Weight Change after Smoking Cessation Treatment for Latino Smokers
Decίdetexto: Assessment of Weight Change after Smoking Cessation Treatment for Latino Smokers Open
Weight gain is a barrier to smoking cessation and is an important concern among Latino communities that already face the burden of high obesity rates.The objective of this study is to describe the relationship between smoking cessation and…
View article: Are Black and Latino adolescents being asked if they use electronic cigarettes and advised not to use them? Results from a community-based survey
Are Black and Latino adolescents being asked if they use electronic cigarettes and advised not to use them? Results from a community-based survey Open
Objective This study aimed to explore whether African American/Black and Hispanic/Latino adolescents are being asked about electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use (vaping) and advised not to use them. Methods In 2021, adolescents ( N = 362)…
View article: Diagnostic Impact of a Race-Composite Pulmonary Function Test Results Interpretation Strategy
Diagnostic Impact of a Race-Composite Pulmonary Function Test Results Interpretation Strategy Open
View article: Are Black and Latino Adolescents Being Asked if They Use Electronic Cigarettes and AdvisedNot to Use Them? Results from a Community-Based Survey
Are Black and Latino Adolescents Being Asked if They Use Electronic Cigarettes and AdvisedNot to Use Them? Results from a Community-Based Survey Open
reports of data from original research.• Policy Case Studies -brief articles on policy development at a regional or national level.• Study Protocols -Articles describing a research protocol of a study.• Methodology Papers -Papers that pres…
View article: Using logistic regression models to investigate the effects of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T confounders on ruling in acute myocardial infarction
Using logistic regression models to investigate the effects of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T confounders on ruling in acute myocardial infarction Open
Objectives Confounding factors, including sex, age, and renal dysfunction, affect high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) concentrations and the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) diagnosis. This study assessed the effects of these co…
View article: Analysis of the Effects of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Confounding Factors on AMI Diagnosis
Analysis of the Effects of High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin Confounding Factors on AMI Diagnosis Open
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) plays an essential role in facilitating the diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, there are several known confounding factors affecting hs-cTn concentrations, including sex, age…
View article: Evaluating the Immediate Impact of Graphic Messages for Vaping Prevention among Black and Latino Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating the Immediate Impact of Graphic Messages for Vaping Prevention among Black and Latino Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate impact of vaping prevention graphic messages on the susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adolescents (ages 12 to 17). Graphic messages (available in English and …
View article: Proactive and Reactive Recruitment of Black and Latino Adolescents in a Vaping Prevention Randomized Controlled Trial
Proactive and Reactive Recruitment of Black and Latino Adolescents in a Vaping Prevention Randomized Controlled Trial Open
The purpose of this study was to assesses the effectiveness of proactive and reactive methods in the recruitment of Black and Latino adolescents into a vaping-prevention randomized controlled trial (RCT). This study also assessed the chara…
View article: Association of Medicare Mandatory Bundled Payment Reform With Joint Replacement Surgery Use for Beneficiaries With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias
Association of Medicare Mandatory Bundled Payment Reform With Joint Replacement Surgery Use for Beneficiaries With Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias Open
In this cohort study of Medicare beneficiaries with arthritis, the CJR model was not associated with a decline in joint replacement utilization among beneficiaries with ADRD compared with beneficiaries without ADRD in the first 2 years of …
View article: Lonely older adults are more likely to delay or avoid medical care during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Lonely older adults are more likely to delay or avoid medical care during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic Open
Objectives To examine the relationship between loneliness and self‐reported delay or avoidance of medical care among community‐dwelling older adults during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. Methods Analyses of data from a n…
View article: State social distancing restrictions and nursing home outcomes
State social distancing restrictions and nursing home outcomes Open
View article: Breast Cancers with Average HER2 Signals/Cell≥ 6 and HER2/CEP17 Ratio < 2 ('ISH Group 3'): A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 55 Cases Emphasizing Outcome and Molecular Subtype
Breast Cancers with Average HER2 Signals/Cell≥ 6 and HER2/CEP17 Ratio < 2 ('ISH Group 3'): A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of 55 Cases Emphasizing Outcome and Molecular Subtype Open
View article: Sex-Specific Absolute Delta Thresholds for High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T
Sex-Specific Absolute Delta Thresholds for High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T Open
Background Sex differences in high-sensitivity cardiac troponin (hs-cTn) concentrations from healthy populations have led to the establishment of sex-specific upper reference limits for hs-cTn assays. This study assessed the performance of…
View article: Trends in racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes among nursing home residents
Trends in racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes among nursing home residents Open
Objectives: To evaluate trends in racial and ethnic disparities in weekly cumulative rates of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and deaths in Connecticut nursing homes. Design: Longitudinal analysis of nursing-home COVID-19 reports…
View article: Association of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model With Disparities in the Use of Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement
Association of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model With Disparities in the Use of Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Open
Results of this study indicate that the CJR model was associated with a modest increase in the already substantial difference in TKR use among non-Hispanic Black vs non-Hispanic White beneficiaries; no difference was found for THR. These f…
View article: Smooth ROC curve estimation via Bernstein polynomials
Smooth ROC curve estimation via Bernstein polynomials Open
The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve is commonly used to evaluate the accuracy of a diagnostic test for classifying observations into two groups. We propose two novel tuning parameters for estimating the ROC curve via Bernstei…