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A feasibility study of cell phone and landline phone interviews for monitoring of risk and protection factors for chronic diseases in Brazil

Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2011
The study objective was to evaluate the feasibility of interviews by cell phone as a complement to interviews by landline to estimate risk and protection factors for chronic non-communicable diseases. Adult cell phone users were evaluated by random digit
Erly Catarina Moura, Rafael Moreira Claro, Regina Bernal, Juliano Ribeiro, Deborah Carvalho Malta, Otaliba Morais Neto   +5 more
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Mimicking Dementia in a Patient Treated With Imatinib

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are the cornerstone of chronic myeloid leukemia treatment. Newer agents have more potency and a broader spectrum of action, but also a higher potential for neuropsychiatric side effects. We present a case of a patient on imatinib who developed progressive cognitive, mood, and behavioral alterations.
Ashley Jones, Samuele Bonomi, Keith E. Stockerl‐Goldstein, Randall J. Bateman   +3 more
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A Study to Assess Economic Burden and Practice of Cell Phone Disposal among Medical Students [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Context: Our country India is having 919.17 million cell phone users; currently this is the second largest number of cell phone users after China. The youth spend a good amount on talk time and purchasing cell phone handsets.
Mittal Anuj, Vedapriya Dande Rajasekar, Lavanya Krishnagopal   +2 more
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Applying an Ethical Lens to the Treatment of People With Multiple Sclerosis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The practice of neurology requires an understanding of clinical ethics for decision‐making. In multiple sclerosis (MS) care, there are a wide range of ethical considerations that may arise. These involve shared decision‐making around selection of a disease‐modifying therapy (DMT), risks and benefits of well‐studied medications in comparison to
Methma Udawatta, Farrah J. Mateen
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Association of CDKN2A/B Homozygous Deletion and Extent of Resection With Survival of Patients With WHO CNS5 Grade 4 Astrocytoma

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives WHO grade 4 astrocytomas are associated with poor prognosis, and their prognostic factors remain controversial. This study aimed to identify the prognostic factors and develop a management algorithm for these patients. Methods This study retrospectively included 151 CNS5 adult grade 4 astrocytomas from two medical centers.
Jiawei Cai, Guanglin Zhu, Qiu He, Chen Luo, Lingyun Zhuo, Xingfu Wang, Yiming Chen, Xiaoyong Chen, Wendong You, Jiaheng Xu, Yuanxiang Lin, Dezhi Kang, Shuai Wu, Zanyi Wu   +13 more
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Spinal Cord Infarction Versus Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis: Clinical, Radiological, and Functional Insights From a Retrospective Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Spinal cord infarction (SCI) is a rare but devastating myelopathy, characterized by a high disability rate and an unfavorable prognosis. It has often been underdiagnosed and misdiagnosed as idiopathic transverse myelitis (ITM). This study aimed to describe the clinical features, radiological biomarkers, treatments, and functional ...
Zeqiang Ji, Jianlong Zhang, Yiming Shi, Shiyu Shan, Yang Du, Guangshuo Li, Ying Jin, Yani Zhang, Chuanying Wang, Yijun Lin, Yuhao Guo, Decai Tian, Xingquan Zhao, Tian Song   +13 more
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A Prospective Study of Individuals at Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Informs the Design of Primary Prevention Studies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective In multiple sclerosis, the optimal time for deploying a therapeutic intervention is before the central nervous system is damaged; given the success of trials treating the earliest stage of MS, the radiologically isolated syndrome, developing primary prevention strategies is an important next challenge.
Amy W. Laitinen, Ceren Tozlu, Tina Roostaei, Fatoumata Diallo, Kaho Onomichi, Jiyeon Son, Zongqi Xia, Philip L. De Jager   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Estimation of Physical Activity Levels Using Cell Phone Questionnaires: A Comparison With Accelerometry for Evaluation of Between-Subject and Within-Subject Variations

Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2011
BackgroundPhysical activity promotes health and longevity. Further elaboration of the role of physical activity for human health in epidemiological studies on large samples requires accurate methods that are easy to use, cheap, and possible to repeat ...
Bexelius, Christin, Sandin, Sven, Trolle Lagerros, Ylva, Litton, Jan-Eric, Löf, Marie   +4 more
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The Effect of Radiation Emitted by Cell Phone on The Gelatinolytic Activity of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and -9 of Mouse Pre-Antral Follicles during In Vitro Culture [PDF]

Cell Journal, 2019
Objective: The unfavorable effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by the cell phone on reproduction health are controversial. Metalloproteinases play a vital role in ovarian follicle development.
Fariba Azimipour, Saeed Zavareh, Taghi Lashkarbolouki   +2 more
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Addressing Economic Insecurities Can Improve Patient‐Reported Outcomes in Lupus

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Background Economic insecurities, such as food, housing, transportation, and financial challenges, are modifiable risk factors and influence patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We examined: 1) associations between economic insecurities and PROs; 2) the impact of screening and addressing economic insecurities during ...
Jay Patel, Tripti Singh, Meredith Ingersoll, Shelby Gomez, Amanda Weber, Sarah E. Panzer, Sancia Ferguson, Christie M. Bartels, Shivani Garg   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source