Browsing Duke Faculty Articles by Subject "health"

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Application Description and Policy Model in Collaborative Environment for Sharing of Information on Epidemiological and Clinical Research Data Sets

de Carvalho, Elias Cesar Araujo; Batilana, Adelia Portero; Simkins, Julie; Martins, Henrique; Shah, Jatin; Rajgor, Dimple; Shah, Anand; Pietrobon, Ricardo (PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE, 2010)

Background: Sharing of epidemiological and clinical data sets among researchers is poor at best, in detriment of science and community at large. The purpose of this paper is therefore to (1) describe a novel Web application ...
Current Definitions of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection: Is the Emperor Wearing Clothes?

Sexton, Daniel; Chen, Luke; Anderson, Deverick (UNIV CHICAGO PRESS, 2010)
How Oncology Fellows Discuss Transitions in Goals of Care: A Snapshot of Approaches Used Prior to Training

Alexander, Stewart (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Introduction: The moment when a physician raises the possibility of discontinuing palliative chemotherapy at the end of life is a critical moment in the illness, and a difficult conversation. Expert recommendations cite ...
Insurance Coverage among People Living with Combined HIV/AIDS, Chronic Mental Illness, and Substance Abuse Disorders

Conover, Christopher J. (JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV PRESS, 2010)

HIV triply-diagnosed adults (those with chronic mental illness and substance abuse disorders) must rely heavily on public insurance to cover high annual medical costs (similar to$50,000). This study examines the nature and ...
Limited educational attainment and radiographic and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional analysis using data from the Johnston County (North Carolina) Osteoarthritis Project

Siaton, Bernadette C. (BIOMED CENTRAL LTD, 2010)

Introduction: Applying a cross-sectional analysis to a sample of 2,627 African-American and Caucasian adults aged >= 45 years from the Johnston County Osteoarthritis Project, we studied the association between educational ...
Teaching Yoga to Seniors: Essential Considerations to Enhance Safety and Reduce Risk in a Uniquely Vulnerable Age Group

Krucoff, Carol; Peterson, Matthew (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Background: Seniors age 65 and older represent the fastest-growing sector of the population and, like many Americans, are increasingly drawn to yoga. This presents both an extraordinary opportunity and a serious challenge ...
Young Caregivers in the End-of-Life Setting: A Population-Based Profile of an Emerging Group

LeBlanc, Thomas William; Abernethy, Amy (MARY ANN LIEBERT INC, 2010)

Purpose: Little is known about young caregivers of people with advanced life-limiting illness. Better understanding of the needs and characteristics of these young caregivers can inform development of palliative care and ...