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| A newly identified susceptibility locus near FOXP1 modifies the association of gastroesophageal reflux with Barrett's esophagus | 2015 | Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington. Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington. jdai@fredhutch.org tvaughan@u.washington.edu.; Division o | Read more... |
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Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev.
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
24
Issue
11
Start Page
1739
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1747
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LR: 20160715; CI: (c)2015; GR: K05 CA124911/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K05CA124911/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK100548/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA053996/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA091955/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United
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United States
ISSN/ISBN
1538-7755; 1055-9965
Accession Number
PMID: 26377193
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eng
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10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-15-0507 [doi]
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26377193
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BACKGROUND: Important risk factors for esophageal adenocarcinoma and its precursor, Barrett's esophagus, include gastroesophageal reflux disease, obesity, and cigarette smoking. Recently, genome-wide association studies have identified seven germline single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) that are associated with risk of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Whether these genetic susceptibility loci modify previously identified exposure-disease associations is unclear. METHODS: We analyzed exposure and genotype data from the BEACON Consortium discovery phase GWAS, which included 1,516 esophageal adenocarcinoma case patients, 2,416 Barrett's esophagus case patients, and 2,187 control participants. We examined the seven newly identified susceptibility SNPs for interactions with body mass index, smoking status, and report of weekly heartburn or reflux. Logistic regression models were used to estimate ORs for these risk factors stratified by SNP genotype, separately for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. RESULTS: The odds ratio for Barrett's esophagus associated with at least weekly heartburn or reflux varied significantly with the presence of at least one minor allele of rs2687201 (nominal P = 0.0005, FDR = 0.042). ORs (95% CIs) for weekly heartburn or reflux among participants with 0, 1, or 2 minor alleles of rs2687201 were 6.17 (4.91-7.56), 3.56 (2.85-4.44), and 3.97 (2.47-6.37), respectively. No statistically significant interactions were observed for smoking status and body mass index. CONCLUSION: Reflux symptoms are more strongly associated with Barrett's esophagus risk among persons homozygous for the major allele of rs2687201, which lies approximately 75 kb downstream of the transcription factor gene FOXP1. IMPACT: The novel gene-exposure interaction discovered in this study provides new insights into the etiology of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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American Association for Cancer Research
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Dai,J.Y., de Dieu Tapsoba,J., Buas,M.F., Onstad,L.E., Levine,D.M., Risch,H.A., Chow,W.H., Bernstein,L., Ye,W., Lagergren,J., Bird,N.C., Corley,D.A., Shaheen,N.J., Wu,A.H., Reid,B.J., Hardie,L.J., Whiteman,D.C., Vaughan,T.L.
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20150916
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PMC4816532
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| Primo-Vascular System as Presented by Bong Han Kim | 2015 | Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849, USA ; School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA ; Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849, USA.; Department of | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM
Periodical, Abbrev.
Evid Based.Complement.Alternat Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
2015
Issue
Start Page
361974
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LR: 20150919; JID: 101215021; OID: NLM: PMC4562093; 2014/09/29 [received]; 2015/01/01 [revised]; 2015/01/05 [accepted]; 2015/08/25 [epublish]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1741-427X; 1741-427X
Accession Number
PMID: 26379743
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eng
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Journal Article; Review
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10.1155/2015/361974 [doi]
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26379743
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In the 1960s Bong Han Kim discovered and characterized a new vascular system. He was able to differentiate it clearly from vascular blood and lymph systems by the use of a variety of methods, which were available to him in the mid-20th century. He gave detailed characterization of the system and created comprehensive diagrams and photographs in his publications. He demonstrated that this system is composed of nodes and vessels, and it was responsible for tissue regeneration. However, he did not disclose in detail his methods. Consequently, his results are relatively obscure from the vantage point of contemporary scientists. The stains that Kim used had been perfected and had been in use for more than 100 years. Therefore, the names of the stains were directed to the explicit protocols for the usage with the particular cells or molecules. Traditionally, it was not normally necessary to describe the method used unless it is significantly deviated from the original method. In this present work, we have been able to disclose staining methods used by Kim.
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Vodyanoy,V., Pustovyy,O., Globa,L., Sorokulova,I.
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20150825
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PMC4562093
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| Validation of the Waterpipe Tolerance Questionnaire Among Jordanian School-Going Adolescent Waterpipe Users | 2015 | The Hashemite University. sukaina-alzyoud@hu.edu.jo. | Read more... |
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Global journal of health science
Periodical, Abbrev.
Glob.J.Health.Sci.
Pub Date Free Form
25-Jun
Volume
8
Issue
2
Start Page
198
Other Pages
208
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LR: 20160819; JID: 101519495; OID: NLM: PMC4804001; 2015/02/26 [received]; 2015/03/17 [accepted]; epublish
Place of Publication
Canada
ISSN/ISBN
1916-9736; 1916-9736
Accession Number
PMID: 26383198
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eng
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10.5539/gjhs.v8n2p198 [doi]
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26383198
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INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe use among adolescents has been increasing progressively. Yet no studies were reported to assess the validity and reliability of nicotine dependence scale. The current study aims to assess the validity and reliability of an Arabic version of the modified Waterpipe Tolerance Questionnaire WTQ among school-going adolescent waterpipe users. METHODS: In a cross-sectional study conducted in Jordan, information on waterpipe use among 333 school-going adolescents aged 11-18 years was obtained using the Arabic version of the WTQ. An exploratory factor analysis and correlation matrices were conducted to assess validity and reliability of the WTQ. RESULTS: The WTQ had a 0.73 alpha of internal consistency indicating moderate level of reliability. The scale showed multidimensionality with items loading on two factors, namely waterpipe consumption and morning smoking. CONCLUSION: This study report nicotine dependence level among school-going adolescents who identify themselves as waterpipe users using the WTQ.
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Alzyoud,S., Veeranki,S.P., Kheirallah,K.A., Shotar,A.M., Pbert,L.
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20150625
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PMC4804001
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| Sustained Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking and Trends Over Time | 2015 | Center for Research on Media, Technology, and Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Division of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Division of Ad | Read more... |
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Prev.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
49
Issue
6
Start Page
859
Other Pages
867
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LR: 20160311; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: R01 CA140150/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA001411/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA001411/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-CA140150/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8704773; NIHMS764052;
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-2607; 0749-3797
Accession Number
PMID: 26385163
Language
eng
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DOI
10.1016/j.amepre.2015.06.030 [doi]
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26385163
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INTRODUCTION: Use of waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is now prevalent among U.S. adolescents. However, the more clinically relevant questions are whether users exhibit sustained patterns of use and whether use is increasing over time relative to other tobacco products. We aimed to examine factors associated with sustained WTS among U.S. adolescents and to compare prevalence trends between WTS and other tobacco products. METHODS: The Monitoring the Future project began assessing WTS among 12th-grade students in 2010. In 2014, we conducted multivariable regression analyses to examine correlates of sustained WTS, which we defined as use at least six times in the past 12 months. We used trend analysis to compare use of WTS and other types of tobacco. RESULTS: Of the 8,737 participants queried from 2010 to 2013, 18.8% (1,639) reported past-year WTS, whereas 7.2% (627) reported sustained use. Sustained WTS was inversely associated with female sex (versus male, OR=0.78, 95% CI=0.63, 0.96); African American race (versus Caucasian, OR=0.26, 95% CI=0.14, 0.48); and increased number of parents in the home (p
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American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc
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Primack,B.A., Freedman-Doan,P., Sidani,J.E., Rosen,D., Shensa,A., James,A.E., Wallace,J.
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Date of Electronic
20150915
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PMC4780332
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| High frequency of virulence genes among Escherichia coli with the blaCTX-M genotype from diarrheic piglets in China | 2015 | College of Veterinary Medicine, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmaceutics Development and Safety Evaluation, South China Agricultural University (SCAU), Guangzhou 510642, China.; College of Veterinary Medicine, Guangdong Provincial K | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Veterinary microbiology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Vet.Microbiol.
Pub Date Free Form
18-Nov
Volume
180
Issue
4-Mar
Start Page
260
Other Pages
267
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 7705469; 0 (Escherichia coli Proteins); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-Lactamases); EC 3.5.2.6 (beta-lactamase CTX-M, E coli); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/05/28 [received]; 2015/08/12 [revised]; 2015/08/26 [accepted]; 2015/09/15 [aheadofprint]; ppubl
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-2542; 0378-1135
Accession Number
PMID: 26385248
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.vetmic.2015.08.017 [doi]
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26385248
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The purpose of this study was to characterize the virulence potential and determine the molecular epidemiology of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) in CTX-M-producing Escherichia coli isolated from piglets with diarrhea in China. A total of 62 E. coli isolates were obtained among which 49 and 13 were collected from diarrheic and healthy piglets, respectively. Cefotaxime resistant strains were screened for the presence of ESBL, adhesin and exotoxin genes as well as for their biofilm-forming ability. Characterization of blaCTX-M plasmids was determined by conjugation along with the determination of genetic relatedness and plasmid replicon type. CTX-M producers were found in 36 isolates with 6 different subtypes: blaCTX-M-14,27,65 from CTX-M-9G (n=27) and blaCTX-M-55, 15,79 from CTX-M-1G (n=22). This also included 13 isolates that carried two different CTX-M genes. Thirty of 36 CTX-M producers and 12 of 13 multiple CTX-M alleles were confirmed from diarrheic piglets. The presence of the iron regulatory gene irp2 as well as EAST1 was found in 83.3% (25/30) of CTX-M-producing isolates from diarrheic piglets and these were significantly better biofilm formers. PFGE profiles of CTX-M-positive isolates indicated the spread of multidrug resistance was primarily horizontal and spread via transferable plasmids. Most blaCTX-M-9G genes (10/17) were located on the IncFIB type plasmid with sizes of 40-145 kb, while the blaCTX-M-1G (11/16) genes were located on the approximately 100 kb IncN-type plasmid. Together, our findings demonstrate that CTX-M ESBL-producing E. coli from diarrheic piglets were associated with serious multidrug resistance, increased biofilm-forming ability and the irp2 gene of HPI. Our findings highlight the need to urgent control the spread of resistant strains through food chain.
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Elsevier B.V
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Zhang,W.H., Ren,S.Q., Gu,X.X., Li,W., Yang,L., Zeng,Z.L., Liu,Y.H., Jiang,H.X.
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20150915
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| Reduced Risk of Barrett's Esophagus in Statin Users: Case-Control Study and Meta-Analysis | 2016 | Department of Gastroenterology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, NR4 7UZ, UK. i.beales@uea.ac.uk.; School of Medicine, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, UK. i.beales@uea.ac.uk.; Department of Gastroenter | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Digestive diseases and sciences
Periodical, Abbrev.
Dig.Dis.Sci.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
61
Issue
1
Start Page
238
Other Pages
246
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JID: 7902782; 0 (Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal); 0 (Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors); R16CO5Y76E (Aspirin); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/06/02 [received]; 2015/09/03 [accepted]; 2015/09/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1573-2568; 0163-2116
Accession Number
PMID: 26386857
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Meta-Analysis; AIM; IM
DOI
10.1007/s10620-015-3869-4 [doi]
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26386857
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BACKGROUND: Use of statins has been associated with a reduced incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma in population-based studies. However there are few studies examining statin use and the development of Barrett's esophagus. AIM: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between statin use and the presence of Barrett's esophagus in patients having their first gastroscopy. METHODS: We have performed a case-control study comparing statin use between patients with, and without, an incident diagnosis of non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus. Male Barrett's cases (134) were compared to 268 male age-matched controls in each of two control groups (erosive gastro-esophageal reflux and dyspepsia without significant upper gastrointestinal disease). Risk factor and drug exposure were established using standardised interviews. Logistic regression was used to compare statin exposure and correct for confounding factors. We performed a meta-analysis pooling our results with three other case-control studies. RESULTS: Regular statin use was associated with a significantly lower incidence of Barrett's esophagus compared to the combined control groups [adjusted OR 0.62 (95 % confidence intervals 0.37-0.93)]. This effect was more marked in combined statin plus aspirin users [adjusted OR 0.43 (95 % CI 0.21-0.89)]. The inverse association between statin or statin plus aspirin use and risk of Barrett's was significantly greater with longer duration of use. Meta-analysis of pooled data (1098 Barrett's, 2085 controls) showed that statin use was significantly associated with a reduced risk of Barrett's esophagus [pooled adjusted OR 0.63 (95 % CI 0.51-0.77)]. CONCLUSIONS: Statin use is associated with a reduced incidence of a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus.
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Beales,I.L., Dearman,L., Vardi,I., Loke,Y.
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20150919
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| Ghrelin and Leptin Have a Complex Relationship with Risk of Barrett's Esophagus | 2016 | University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Mail stop 1023, Kansas City, KS, 66160, USA. sthomas10@kumc.edu.; Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, 2000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, USA. lucy.m.almers@kp.org.; Kaiser Permanente Division of | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Digestive diseases and sciences
Periodical, Abbrev.
Dig.Dis.Sci.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
61
Issue
1
Start Page
70
Other Pages
79
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GR: R01 DK63616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R56 DK087748/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7902782; 0 (Biomarkers); 0 (GHRL protein, human); 0 (Ghrelin); 0 (Leptin); OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/04/22 [received]; 2015/09/03 [accepted]; 2015/09/22 [aheadof
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United States
ISSN/ISBN
1573-2568; 0163-2116
Accession Number
PMID: 26396004
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eng
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DOI
10.1007/s10620-015-3867-6 [doi]
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26396004
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BACKGROUND: Abdominal obesity is a risk factor for Barrett's esophagus independent of GERD symptoms, but little is understood about the biological mechanisms between obesity and the carcinogenic pathway of esophageal adenocarcinoma. AIMS: To evaluate whether ghrelin and leptin may partially explain the association between obesity and Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study using patients with a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (cases) and two control groups frequency matched to cases for age, gender, and geographic region: (1) patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and (2) a sample of the general population. We generated odds ratios using logistic regressions to evaluate quartiles of serum ghrelin or serum leptin, adjusting for known risk factors for Barrett's esophagus. We evaluated potential interaction variables using cross products and ran stratified analyses to generate stratum-specific odds ratios. RESULTS: A total of 886 participants were included in the analysis. Higher ghrelin concentrations were associated with an increased risk of Barrett's esophagus, when compared to the population controls, but not the GERD controls. Ghrelin concentrations were not associated with the frequency of GERD symptoms, but ghrelin's relationship with Barrett's esophagus varied significantly with the frequency of GERD symptoms. Leptin concentrations were positively associated with at least weekly GERD symptoms among the population controls and were inversely associated with Barrett's esophagus only among the GERD controls. Adjusting for waist circumference did not change the main associations. CONCLUSION: Higher levels of ghrelin were associated with an increased risk of Barrett's esophagus among the general population. In contrast, leptin was positively associated with frequent GERD symptoms, but inversely associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus among the GERD controls.
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Thomas,S.J., Almers,L., Schneider,J., Graham,J.E., Havel,P.J., Corley,D.A.
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20150922
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| Public support for selected e-cigarette regulations and associations with overall information exposure and contradictory information exposure about e-cigarettes: Findings from a national survey of U.S. adults | 2015 | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Population Sciences Division, Center for Community Based Research, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: andy_tan@dfci.har | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Preventive medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Prev.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
81
Issue
Start Page
268
Other Pages
274
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CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 0322116; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/06/29 [received]; 2015/09/06 [revised]; 2015/09/12 [accepted]; 2015/09/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1096-0260; 0091-7435
Accession Number
PMID: 26400638
Language
eng
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10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.09.009 [doi]
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26400638
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OBJECTIVE: We assessed public support for six e-cigarette regulations and examined whether self-reported exposure to e-cigarette information and contradictory e-cigarette information were associated with support. METHOD: We conducted an online survey among a nationally representative sample of 527 U.S. adults in July 2014. Weighted, fully adjusted multinomial logistic regression models predicted support for banning e-cigarettes in smoke-free areas, prohibiting e-cigarette sales to youth, requiring addiction warnings, banning flavors, requiring labeling nicotine and harmful ingredients, and banning youth-targeted marketing. RESULTS: Between 34% and 72% supported these six policies (disagreed 6-24%; no opinion 18-38%). We found higher support for policies to protect youth (prohibit sales to youth and youth-targeted marketing) and to require labeling e-cigarette constituents (nicotine and harmful ingredients). Banning the use of flavors in e-cigarettes was the least supported. Overall information exposure predicted lower relative risk of support for three policies (prohibit sales to youth, nicotine and harmful ingredient labeling, addiction warnings). In comparison, contradictory information exposure predicted lower relative risk of support for two policies (prohibit sales to youth, nicotine and harmful ingredient labeling). CONCLUSIONS: Exposure to overall and conflicting information about e-cigarettes in the public sphere is associated with reduced support for certain proposed e-cigarette policies. These findings are important for policymakers and tobacco control advocates involved in promulgation of e-cigarette policies. The results provide insights on which policies may meet some public resistance and therefore require efforts to first gain public support.
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Elsevier Inc
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Tan,A.S., Lee,C.J., Bigman,C.A.
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Date of Electronic
20150921
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| Decreased Ebola Transmission after Rapid Response to Outbreaks in Remote Areas, Liberia, 2014 | 2015 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
Emerging infectious diseases
Periodical, Abbrev.
Emerg.Infect.Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
Oct
Volume
21
Issue
10
Start Page
1800
Other Pages
1807
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LR: 20151006; JID: 9508155; OID: NLM: PMC4593457; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1080-6059; 1080-6040
Accession Number
PMID: 26402477
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eng
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10.3201/eid2110.150912 [doi]
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26402477
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We measured the reproduction number before and after interventions were implemented to reduce Ebola transmission in 9 outbreaks in Liberia during 2014. We evaluated risk factors for secondary cases and the association between patient admission to an Ebola treatment unit (ETU) and survival. The reproduction number declined 94% from 1.7 (95% CI 1.1-2.6) to 0.1 (95% CI 0.02-0.6) after interventions began. The risk for secondary infections was 90% lower for patients admitted to an ETU (risk ratio 0.1, 95% CI 0.04-0.3) than for those who died in the community. The case-fatality rate was 68% (95% CI 60-74), and ETU admission was associated with a 50% reduction in death (hazard ratio 0.5, 95% CI 0.4-0.8). Isolation and treatment of Ebola patients had the dual benefit of interrupting community transmission and improving survival.
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Lindblade,K.A., Kateh,F., Nagbe,T.K., Neatherlin,J.C., Pillai,S.K., Attfield,K.R., Dweh,E., Barradas,D.T., Williams,S.G., Blackley,D.J., Kirking,H.L., Patel,M.R., Dea,M., Massoudi,M.S., Wannemuehler,K., Barskey,A.E., Zarecki,S.L., Fomba,M., Grube,S., Belcher,L., Broyles,L.N., Maxwell,T.N., Hagan,J.E., Yeoman,K., Westercamp,M., Forrester,J., Mott,J., Mahoney,F., Slutsker,L., DeCock,K.M., Nyenswah,T.
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| Diving behavior and fishing performance: the case of lobster artisanal fishermen of the Yucatan coast, Mexico | 2015 | Read more... | |
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Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc
Periodical, Abbrev.
Undersea Hyperb.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Jul-Aug
Volume
42
Issue
4
Start Page
285
Other Pages
296
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JID: 9312954; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1066-2936; 1066-2936
Accession Number
PMID: 26403014
Language
eng
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26403014
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An average of 209 cases of decompression sickness (DCS) have been reported every year among artisanal fishermen. divers of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. DCS is a major problem among fishermen divers worldwide. This paper explores how diving behavior and fishing techniques among fishermen relate to the probability of experiencing DCS (Pdcs). Fieldwork was conducted in two communities during the 2012-2013 fishing season. Fishermen were classified into three groups (two per group) according to their fishing performance and followed during their journeys. Dive profiles were recorded using Sensus Ultra dive recorders (Reefet Inc.). Surveys were used to record fishing yields from cooperative and individual fishermen along with fishing techniques and dive behavior. 120 dives were recorded. Fishermen averaged three dives/day, with an average depth of 47 +/- 2 feet of sea water (fsw) and an average total bottom time (TBT) of 95 +/- 11 minutes. 24% of dives exceeded the 2008 U.S. Navy no-decompression limit. The average ascent rate was 20 fsw/minute, and 5% of those exceeded 40 fsw/minute. Inadequate decompression was observed in all fishermen. Fishermen are diving outside the safety limits of both military and recreational standards. Fishing techniques and dive behavior were important factors in Pdcs. Fishermen were reluctant to seek treatment, and symptoms were relieved with analgesics.
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Huchim-Lara,O., Salas,S., Chin,W., Montero,J., Fraga,J.
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