Inverse comorbidity: the power of paradox in the advancement of science [PDF]
, 2013 Research on comorbidity and multimorbidity is finally receiving the attention it deserves, particularly considering the magnitude and impact they have on health and the delivery of healthcare [1,2].
Tabarés-Seisdedos, Rafael +1 more
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Impact of metabolic comorbidity on the association between body mass index and heatlh-related quality of life: a Scotland-wide cross-sectional study of 5,608 participants [PDF]
, 2012 <p/>Background: The prevalence of obesity is rising in Scotland and globally. Overall, obesity is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and reduced health-related quality of life.
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Post-Intensive Care Unit Psychiatric Comorbidity and Quality of Life [PDF]
, 2017 The prevalence of psychiatric symptoms ranges from 17% to 44% in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. The relationship between the comorbidity of psychiatric symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in ICU survivors has not been carefully examined.
Boustani, Malaz +7 more
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Secondary analysis of data on comorbidity/multimorbidity: a call for papers [PDF]
, 2015 Despite the high proportion and growing number of people with comorbidity/multimorbidity, clinical trials often exclude this group, leading to a limited evidence base to guide policy and practice for these individuals [1–5].
Fortin, Martin +4 more
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The effects of latent variables in the development of comorbidity among common mental disorders [PDF]
, 2011 Background: Although numerous studies have examined the role of latent predispositions to internalizing and externalizing disorders in the structure of comorbidity among common mental disorders, none examined latent predispositions in predicting ...
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Lifetime Bipolar Disorder comorbidity and related clinical characteristics in patients with primary Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: a report from the International College of Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders (ICOCS) [PDF]
, 2019 IntroductionBipolar disorder (BD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are prevalent, comorbid, and disabling conditions, often characterized by early onset and chronic course.
Benatti, Beatrice +20 more
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The coexistence of terms to describe the presence of multiple concurrent diseases [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Consensus on terminology for multiple diseases is lacking. Because of the clinical relevance and social impact of multiple concurrent diseases, it is important that concepts are clear.
Almirall, José, Fortin, Martin
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Development of lifetime comorbidity in the world health organization world mental health surveys [PDF]
, 2011 CONTEXT: Although numerous studies have examined the role of latent variables in the structure of comorbidity among mental disorders, none has examined their role in the development of comorbidity.
Aguilar-Gaxiola, Sergio +26 more
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Do frailty and comorbidity indices improve risk prediction of 28-day ED reattendance? Reanalysis of an ED discharge nomogram for older people [PDF]
, 2018 Background: In older people, quantification of risk of reattendance after emergency department (ED) discharge is important to provide adequate post ED discharge care in the community to appropriately targeted patients at risk. Methods: We reanalysed data
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Enhancing research quality and reporting: why the Journal of Comorbidity is now publishing study protocols [PDF]
, 2014 The Journal of Comorbidity was launched in 2011 and has since become established as a high-quality journal that publishes open-access, peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on advancing the clinical management of patients with comorbidity/multimorbidity ...
Fortin, Martin +4 more
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