Issue 12, October 19, 2009
Vol. 1, Issue: 12, 10/19/09
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- CDC-authored publications
- Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Chronic Diseases and Conditions – Obesity, Communicable Diseases – 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1), and Public Health Law)
- Public health articles noted in the media
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CDC Authored Publications
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Chronic Diseases and Conditions
- Asthma and serious psychological distress: prevalence and risk factors among U.S. adults, 2001-2007
Oraka E, King ME, Callahan DB.
Chest. 2009 Oct 16.
- Use of contraceptive methods by women with current venous thrombosis on anticoagulant therapy: a systematic review
Culwell KR, Curtis KM.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):337-45.
- Oral contraceptives and family history of breast cancer
Gaffield ME, Culwell KR, Ravi A.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):372-80.
- Hormonal contraceptive use among women with liver tumors: a systematic review
Kapp N, Curtis KM.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):387-90.
- The effects of hormonal contraceptive use among women with viral hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver: a systematic review
Kapp N, Tilley IB, Curtis KM.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):381-6.
- Associations of serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and parathyroid hormone with surrogate markers of insulin resistance among U.S. adults without physician-diagnosed diabetes: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2006
Zhao G, Ford ES, Li C.
Diabetes Care. 2009 Oct 21.
- Stability of the factor structure of the metabolic syndrome across pubertal development: confirmatory factor analyses of three alternative models
Goodman E, Li C, Tu YK, Ford E, Sun SS, Huang TT.
J Pediatr. 2009 Sep;155(3):S5 e1-8.
- Asthma and serious psychological distress: prevalence and risk factors among U.S. adults, 2001-2007
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Communicable Diseases
- HAART during pregnancy and during breastfeeding among HIV-infected women in the developing world: has the time come?
Bulterys M, Wilfert CM.
AIDS. 2009 Oct 15.
- Dilemmas in the management of syphilis: a survey of infectious diseases experts
Dowell D, Polgreen PM, Beekmann SE, Workowski KA, Berman SM, Peterman TA.
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Oct 21.
- Changes in the use of HIV antiretroviral resistance testing in a large cohort of U.S. patients, 1999 to 2006
Buchacz K, Baker RK, Young B, Brooks JT, the H. I. V. Outpatient Study Investigators.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Oct 16.
- Undiagnosed HIV prevalence among adults and adolescents in the United States at the end of 2006
Campsmith ML, Rhodes PH, Hall HI, Green TA.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Oct 15.
- Blood and seminal plasma HIV-1 RNA levels among HIV-1-infected injecting drug users participating in the AIDSVAX B/E efficacy trial in Bangkok, Thailand
Kittikraisak W, van Griensven F, Martin M, McNicholl J, Gilbert PB, Chuachoowong R, Vanichseni S, Sutthent R, Tappero JW, Mastro TD, Hu DJ, Gurwith M, Kitayaporn D, Sangkum U, Choopanya K.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Aug 15;51(5):601-8.
- Multidrug-resistant TB and HIV in Thailand: overlapping, but not independently associated, risk factors
Akksilp S, Wattanaamornkiat W, Kittikraisak W, Nateniyom S, Rienthong S, Sirinak C, Ngamlert K, Mankatittham W, Sattayawuthipong W, Sumnapun S, Yamada N, Monkongdee P, Anuwatnonthakate A, Burapat C, Wells CD, Tappero JW, Varma JK.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2009 Sep;40(5):1000-14.
- Factors associated with death among HIV-uninfected TB patients in Thailand, 2004-2006
Amnuaiphon W, Anuwatnonthakate A, Nuyongphak P, Sinthuwatanawibool C, Rujiwongsakorn S, Nakara P, Komsakorn S, Wattanaamornkiet W, Moolphate S, Chiengsorn N, Kaewsaard S, Nateniyom S, Varma JK.
Trop Med Int Health. 2009 Nov;14(11):1338-46.
- HAART during pregnancy and during breastfeeding among HIV-infected women in the developing world: has the time come?
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Environmental Health
- Norovirus distribution within an estuarine environment
Gentry J, Vinje J, Guadagnoli D, Lipp EK.
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2009 Sep;75(17):5474-80.
- Secondhand tobacco smoke exposure among children and adolescents: United States, 2003-2006
Marano C, Schober SE, Brody DJ, Zhang C.
Pediatrics. 2009 Oct 19.
- Norovirus distribution within an estuarine environment
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Epidemiology and Surveillance
- Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of premature mortality
Brown DW, Anda RF, Tiemeier H, Felitti VJ, Edwards VJ, Croft JB, Giles WH.
Am J Prev Med. 2009 Nov;37(5):389-96.
- Population-based lupus registries: advancing our epidemiologic understanding
Sam Lim S, Drenkard C, McCune WJ, Helmick CG, Gordon C, Deguire P, Bayakly R, Somers EC.
Arthritis Rheum. 2009 Oct 15;61(10):1462-6.
- The epidemiology of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in the USA, 1962-2008
Yoder JS, Eddy BA, Visvesvara GS, Capewell L, Beach MJ.
Epidemiol Infect. 2009 Oct 22:1-8.
- Adverse childhood experiences and the risk of premature mortality
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Food Safety
- Foodborne disease trends and reports
Gerner-Smidt P, Whichard JM.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2009 Sep;6(7):749-51.
- Foodborne disease trends and reports
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Genetics and Genomics
- Maternal attitudes toward DNA collection for gene-environment studies: a qualitative research study
Jenkins MM, Reed-Gross E, Rasmussen SA, Barfield WD, Prue CE, Gallagher ML, Honein MA.
Am J Med Genet A. 2009 Oct 16.
- Maternal attitudes toward DNA collection for gene-environment studies: a qualitative research study
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Global Health
- Global mortality associated with rotavirus disease among children in 2004
Parashar UD, Burton A, Lanata C, Boschi-Pinto C, Shibuya K, Steele D, Birmingham M, Glass RI.
J Infect Dis. 2009 Nov 1;200 Suppl 1:S9-S15.
- Global mortality associated with rotavirus disease among children in 2004
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Health Behavior and Risk
- Understanding differences in HIV sexual transmission among Latino and black men who have sex with men: the Brothers y Hermanos Study
Marks G, Millett GA, Bingham T, Bond L, Lauby J, Liau A, Murrill CS, Stueve A.
AIDS Behav. 2009 Aug;13(4):682-90.
- Understanding differences in HIV sexual transmission among Latino and black men who have sex with men: the Brothers y Hermanos Study
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Health Communication and Education
- A recommendation to improve employee weight status through worksite health promotion programs targeting nutrition, physical activity, or both
Task Force on Community Preventive Services.
Am J Prev Med. 2009 Oct;37(4):358-9.
- The power of Mom in communicating health
Daniel KL.
Am J Public Health. 2009 Oct 21.
- Social marketing and health communication: from people to places
Daniel KL, Bernhardt JM, Eroglu D.
Am J Public Health. 2009 Oct 21.
- Healthcare non-adherence decisions and internet health information
Weaver JB, Thompson NJ, Weaver SS, Hopkins GL.
Comput Human Behav. 2009 Nov;25(6):1373-1380.
- A recommendation to improve employee weight status through worksite health promotion programs targeting nutrition, physical activity, or both
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Healthcare Associated Infections
- Nosocomial outbreak of novel arenavirus infection, Southern Africa
Paweska JT, Sewlall NH, Ksiazek TG, Blumberg LH, Hale MJ, Lipkin WI, Weyer J, Nichol ST, Rollin PE, McMullan LK, Paddock CD, Briese T, Mnyaluza J, Dinh TH, Mukonka V, Ching P, Duse A, Richards G, de Jong G, Cohen C, Ikalafeng B, Mugero C, Asomugha C, Malotle MM, Nteo DM, Misiani E, Swanepoel R, Zaki SR, Outbreak Control Team.
Emerg. Infect. Dis. 2009 Oct;15(10):1598-1602.
- Health care transmission of a newly emergent adenovirus serotype in health care personnel at a military hospital in Texas, 2007
Lessa FC, Gould PL, Pascoe N, Erdman DD, Lu X, Bunning ML, Marconi VC, Lott L, Widdowson MA, Anderson LJ, Srinivasan A.
J Infect Dis. 2009 Oct 20.
- Nosocomial outbreak of novel arenavirus infection, Southern Africa
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Immunity and Immunization
- Availability of human papillomavirus vaccine at medical practices in an area with elevated rates of cervical cancer
Gottlieb SL, Brewer NT, Smith JS, Keating KM, Markowitz LE.
J Adolesc Health. 2009 Nov;45(5):438-44.
- Human papillomavirus vaccine initiation in an area with elevated rates of cervical cancer
Gottlieb SL, Brewer NT, Sternberg MR, Smith JS, Ziarnowski K, Liddon N, Markowitz LE.
J Adolesc Health. 2009 Nov;45(5):430-7.
- The yin and yang of paracetamol and paediatric immunisations
Chen RT, Clark TA, Halperin SA.
Lancet. 2009 Oct 17;374(9698):1305-6.
- Vaccination with ALVAC and AIDSVAX to prevent HIV-1 infection in Thailand
Rerks-Ngarm S, Pitisuttithum P, Nitayaphan S, Kaewkungwal J, Chiu J, Paris R, Premsri N, Namwat C, de Souza M, Adams E, Benenson M, Gurunathan S, Tartaglia J, McNeil JG, Francis DP, Stablein D, Birx DL, Chunsuttiwat S, Khamboonruang C, Thongcharoen P, Robb ML, Michael NL, Kunasol P, Kim JH, the Moph-Taveg Investigators.
N Engl J Med. 2009 Oct 20.
- Impact of routine hepatitis B immunization on the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia
Bialek SR, Helgenberger L, Fischer GE, Bower WA, Konelios M, Chaine JP, Armstrong G, Williams IT, Bell BP.
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Oct 16.
- Availability of human papillomavirus vaccine at medical practices in an area with elevated rates of cervical cancer
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Injury and Violence
- Unintentional fall injuries associated with walkers and canes in older adults treated in U.S. emergency departments
Stevens JA, Thomas K, Teh L, Greenspan AI.
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2009 Aug;57(8):1464-9.
- Unintentional fall injuries associated with walkers and canes in older adults treated in U.S. emergency departments
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Laboratory Sciences
- New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication on good laboratory practices for molecular genetics testing
Chen B.
Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao. 2009 Aug 18;41(4):395-6.
- Rapid detection of the CYP2A6*12 hybrid allele by Pyrosequencing technology
Koontz DA, Huckins JJ, Spencer A, Gallagher ML.
BMC Med Genet. 2009 ;10:80.
- A paired comparison between human skin and hairless guinea pig skin in vitro permeability and lag time measurements for 6 industrial chemicals
Frasch HF, Barbero AM.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2009 ;28(3):107-13.
- Method for measurement of the quaternary amine compounds paraquat and diquat in human urine using high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry
Whitehead RD, Montesano MA, Jayatilaka NK, Buckley B, Winnik B, Needham LL, Barr DB.
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2009 Sep 25.
- Evaluation of automated and manual commercial DNA extraction methods for the recovery of Brucella spp. DNA from suspensions and spiked swabs
Dauphin LA, Hutchins RJ, Bost LA, Bowen MD.
J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Oct 21.
- A multi-center comparison of two norovirus ORF2-based genotyping protocols
Mattison K, Grudeski E, Auk B, Charest H, Drews SJ, Fritzinger A, Gregoricus N, Hayward S, Houde A, Lee BE, Pang XL, Wong J, Booth TF, Vinje J.
J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Oct 21.
- Negative immune regulator Tim-3 is overexpressed on T cells in hepatitis C virus infection and its blockade rescues dysfunctional CD4+ and CD8+ T cells
Golden-Mason L, Palmer BE, Kassam N, Townshend-Bulson L, Livingston S, McMahon BJ, Castelblanco N, Kuchroo V, Gretch DR, Rosen HR.
J Virol. 2009 Sep;83(18):9122-30.
- New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publication on good laboratory practices for molecular genetics testing
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Maternal and Child Health
- Combined oral contraceptive and intrauterine device use among women with gestational trophoblastic disease
Gaffield ME, Kapp N, Curtis KM.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):363-71.
- Intrauterine device insertion during the postpartum period: a systematic review
Kapp N, Curtis KM.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):327-36.
- Frequency of gastroenteritis and gastroenteritis-associated mortality with early weaning in HIV-1-uninfected children born to HIV-infected women in Malawi
Kafulafula G, Hoover DR, Taha TE, Thigpen M, Li Q, Fowler MG, Kumwenda NI, Nkanaunena K, Mipando L, Mofenson LM.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2009 Oct 20.
- Postnatal HIV-1 transmission after cessation of infant extended antiretroviral prophylaxis and effect of maternal highly active antiretroviral therapy
Taha TE, Kumwenda J, Cole SR, Hoover DR, Kafulafula G, Fowler MG, Thigpen MC, Li Q, Kumwenda NI, Mofenson L.
J Infect Dis. 2009 Oct 15.
- Combined oral contraceptive and intrauterine device use among women with gestational trophoblastic disease
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Mining
- Long-term stability of a backfilled room-and-pillar test section at the Buick Mine, Missouri, USA
Tesarik DR, Seymour JB, Yanske TR.
Int. J. Rock Mech. Min. Sci.. 2009 Oct;46(7):1182-1196.
- Long-term stability of a backfilled room-and-pillar test section at the Buick Mine, Missouri, USA
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Nutritional Sciences
- Prevalence and associations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency in US children: NHANES 2001-2004
Kumar J, Muntner P, Kaskel FJ, Hailpern SM, Melamed ML.
Pediatrics. 2009 Aug 3.
- Prevalence and associations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency in US children: NHANES 2001-2004
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Occupational Safety and Health
- Exposure to atrazine and selected non-persistent pesticides among corn farmers during a growing season
Bakke B, De Roos AJ, Barr DB, Stewart PA, Blair A, Freeman LB, Lynch CF, Allen RH, Alavanja MC, Vermeulen R.
J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2009 Sep;19(6):544-54.
- National nanotechnology partnership to protect workers
Howard J, Murashov V.
J. Nanopart. Res.. 2009 Oct;11(7):1673-1683.
- Solutions for engaging businesses and their employees in research studies
Wallin J, Considine K, Nigam J.
SOHP Newsletter. 2009 Oct;7(Oct):2-3.
- Exposure to atrazine and selected non-persistent pesticides among corn farmers during a growing season
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Physical Activity
- Two-dimensional biomechanical model for estimating strength of youth and adolescents for manual material handling tasks
Waters TR, Garg A.
Appl Ergon. 2010 Jan;41(1):1-7.
- Two-dimensional biomechanical model for estimating strength of youth and adolescents for manual material handling tasks
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Reproductive Health
- Keeping evidence-based recommendations up to date: the World Health Organization's global guidance for family planning
Curtis KM, Peterson HB, d'Arcangues C.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):323-4.
- Use of combined oral contraceptives post abortion
Gaffield ME, Kapp N, Ravi A.
Contraception. 2009 Oct;80(4):355-62.
- Keeping evidence-based recommendations up to date: the World Health Organization's global guidance for family planning
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Brazilian young adults and noise: attitudes, habits, and audiological characteristics
Zocoli A, Morata TC, Marques JM, Corteletti LJ.
Int J Audiol. 2009 Oct;48(10):692-699.
- 25 years of HBSC: challenges and successes
McQueen DV.
Int J Public Health. 2009 Sep;54 Suppl 2:123-4.
- Gender and race/ethnic differences in inaccurate weight perceptions among U.S. adolescents
Martin MA, Frisco ML, May AL.
Womens Health Issues. 2009 Sep-Oct;19(5):292-9.
- Brazilian young adults and noise: attitudes, habits, and audiological characteristics
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Zoonoses
- Multistate outbreak of salmonella infections associated with small turtle exposure, 2007-2008
Harris JR, Bergmire-Sweat D, Schlegel JH, Winpisinger KA, Klos RF, Perry C, Tauxe RV, Sotir MJ.
Pediatrics. 2009 Oct 19.
- Multistate outbreak of salmonella infections associated with small turtle exposure, 2007-2008
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas
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Chronic Diseases and Conditions - Obesity
- School-based interventions on childhood obesity: a meta-analysis
Gonzalez-Suarez C, Worley A, Grimmer-Somers K, Dones V.
Am J Prev Med. 2009 Nov;37(5):418-27.
- Socioeconomic status and body mass index among Hispanic children of immigrants and children of natives
Balistreri KS, Van Hook J.
Am J Public Health. 2009 Oct 21.
- The impact of nutrition standards on competitive food offerings and purchasing behaviors of high school students
Snelling AM, Kennard T.
J Sch Health. 2009 Nov;79(11):541-6.
- School-based interventions on childhood obesity: a meta-analysis
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Communicable Diseases - 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1)
- Summary recommendations by the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) for the use of H1N1 influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 vaccination season
Litchfield SM.
AAOHN J. 2009 Sep;57(9):354.
- Novel influenza A (H1N1) outbreak at the U.S. Air Force Academy epidemiology and viral shedding duration
Witkop CT, Duffy MR, Macias EA, Gibbons TF, Escobar JD, Burwell KN, Knight KK.
Am J Prev Med. 2009 Oct 20.
- ASID (HICSIG) position statement: infection control guidelines for patients with influenza-like illnesses, including pandemic (H1N1) influenza 2009, in Australian health care facilities
Ferguson JK, Stuart RL, Cheng AC, Marshall CL.
Med J Aust. 2009 Oct 19;191(8):454-8.
- A novel influenza A (H1N1) vaccine in various age groups
Zhu FC, Wang H, Fang HH, Yang JG, Lin XJ, Liang XF, Zhang XF, et al.
N Engl J Med. 2009 Oct 21.
- Summary recommendations by the advisory committee on immunization practices (ACIP) for the use of H1N1 influenza vaccine for the 2009-2010 vaccination season
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Public Health Law
- A legal primer for the obesity prevention movement
Mermin SE, Graff SK.
Am J Public Health. 2009 Oct;99(10):1799-805.
- FDA regulation of tobacco: politics, law, and the public's health
Gostin LO.
JAMA. 2009 Oct 7;302(13):1459-60.
- District of Columbia v. Heller: implications for public health policy and practice
Teitelbaum J, Spector E.
Public Health Rep. 2009 Sep-Oct;124(5):758-60.
- A legal primer for the obesity prevention movement
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Public Health Articles Noted in the Media
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MMWR in the Media
- Introduction and transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus - Kenya, June-July 2009
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Oct 23;58(41):1143-46.
- Progress toward poliomyelitis eradication - Nigeria, January 2008-July 2009
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Oct 23;58(41):1150-54.
- Reduction in rotavirus after vaccine introduction --- United States, 2000--2009
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2009 Oct 23;58(41):1146-49.
- Introduction and transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus - Kenya, June-July 2009
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Chronic Diseases and Conditions
- Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively measured sleep duration and body mass index: the CARDIA Sleep Study
Lauderdale DS, Knutson KL, Rathouz PJ, Yan LL, Hulley SB, Liu K.
Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Oct 1;170(7):805-13.
- Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between objectively measured sleep duration and body mass index: the CARDIA Sleep Study
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Communicable Diseases
- Novel Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak at the U.S. Air Force Academy
Witkop C, Duffy M, Macias E, Gibbons T, Escobar J, Burwell K, Knight K.
Am J Prev Med. 2009 .
- Novel Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak at the U.S. Air Force Academy
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Environmental Health
- Air pollution and hospitalization for headache in Chile
Dales RE, Cakmak S, Vidal CB.
Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Oct 15;170(8):1057-66.
- Morbidity is related to a green living environment
Maas J, Verheij RA, de Vries S, Spreeuwenberg P, Schellevis FG, Groenewegen PP.
J Epidemiol Community Health. 2009 Oct 17.
- Air pollution and hospitalization for headache in Chile
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Immunity and Immunization
- Effect of prophylactic paracetamol administration at time of vaccination on febrile reactions and antibody responses in children: two open-label, randomised controlled trials
Prymula R, Siegrist CA, Chlibek R, Zemlickova H, Vackova M, Smetana J, Lommel P, Kaliskova E, Borys D, Schuerman L.
Lancet. 2009 Oct 20;374(9698):1339-50.
- Effect of prophylactic paracetamol administration at time of vaccination on febrile reactions and antibody responses in children: two open-label, randomised controlled trials
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Maternal and Child Health
- Excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention among obese women
Vesco KM, Dietz PM, Rizzo J, Stevens VJ, Perrin N, Bachman D, Callaghan W, Bruce FC, Hornbrook M.
Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2009 ;114(5):1069-1075.
- Excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention among obese women
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Occupational Safety and Health
- Pesticides and myocardial infarction incidence and mortality among male pesticide applicators in the Agricultural Health Study
Mills KT, Blair A, Freeman LE, Sandler DP, Hoppin JA.
Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Oct 1;170(7):892-900.
- Bridge employment and retirees' health: a longitudinal investigation
Zhan Y, Wang M, Liu S, Shultz KS.
J Occup Health Psychol. 2009 Oct;14(4):374-89.
- Pesticides and myocardial infarction incidence and mortality among male pesticide applicators in the Agricultural Health Study
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Public Health Leadership and Management
- Lost in transmission -- FDA drug information that never reaches clinicians
Schwartz LM, Woloshin S.
N Engl J Med. 2009 Oct 23.
- Lost in transmission -- FDA drug information that never reaches clinicians
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Exploring the relationship among weight, race, and sexual behaviors among girls
Akers AY, Lynch CP, Gold MA, Chang JC, Doswell W, Wiesenfeld HC, Feng W, Bost J.
Pediatrics. 2009 Oct 21.
- Exploring the relationship among weight, race, and sexual behaviors among girls
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Zoonoses
- Multistate outbreak of salmonella infections associated with small turtle exposure, 2007-2008
Harris JR, Bergmire-Sweat D, Schlegel JH, Winpisinger KA, Klos RF, Perry C, Tauxe RV, Sotir MJ.
Pediatrics. 2009 Oct 21.
- Multistate outbreak of salmonella infections associated with small turtle exposure, 2007-2008
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