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A Bayesian hierarchical approach to multirater correlated ROC analysis
(John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005)
In a common ROC study design, several readers are asked to rate diagnostics of the same cases processed under different modalities. We describe a Bayesian hierarchical model that facilitates the analysis of this study ...
Differential respirable dust related lung function effects between current and former South African coal miners
(Springer-Verlag, 2005-05)
Dust-related dose-response decrements in lung function among coal miners have been reported in several studies, with varying magnitudes across populations. Few studies have compared differences between current and former ...
A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers: Predictors of Upper Extremity Tendonitis
(Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, Inc., 2005-03)
Upper extremity tendonitis (UET) associated with work activity is common but the true incidence and risk factors can best be determined by a prospective cohort study. This study followed a cohort of 501 active workers for ...
A Longitudinal Study of Industrial and Clerical Workers: Incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Assessment of Risk Factors
(Kluwer Academic Publishers-Plenum Publishers; Springer Science+Business Media, Inc., 2005-03)
This study followed workers over an extended period of time to identify factors which may influence the onset of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The purpose was to evaluate incidence of CTS and to create a predictive model ...
Comparing SF-36 scores across three groups of women with different health profiles
(Kluwer Academic Publishers; Springer, 2005-06)
Background: The widespread use of the Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) facilitates the comparison of health-related quality of life (HRQL) across independent studies. Objectives : To ...
Behavior Problems in New York City's Children After September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks
(American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 2005)
Children’s behavior was assessed with 3 cross-sectional random-digit-dial telephone surveys
conducted 11 months before, 4 months after, and 6 months after September 11, 2001. Parents
reported fewer behavior problems in ...
Ecstasy Use Among Hispanic and Black Substance Users in New York City
(2005)
Surveillance data suggests that use of ecstasy in the U.S. is predominantly among
white adolescent and young adults. To investigate ecstasy use among substance users in
New York City we added questions to ongoing efforts ...