Military Service Roles and ALS Among Veterans: A Matched Case–Control Study
ABSTRACT While military service is an established risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it remains unclear whether this association is linked to combat. We conducted a matched case–control study comparing 191 ALS patients who were veterans of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) with known military service type and 1910 matched controls. The
Asaf Honig+4 more
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The Baby Check booklet did not affect frequency of health service use in infants ≤ 6 months of age [PDF]
Colin J. Morley
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EEG Response to Sedation Interruption Complements Behavioral Assessment After Severe Brain Injury
ABSTRACT Objective Accurate assessment of the level of consciousness and potential to recover in patients with severe brain injury underpins crucial decisions in the intensive care unit but remains a major challenge for the clinical team. The neurological wake‐up test is a widely used assessment tool. However, many patients' behavioral responses during
Charlotte Maschke+12 more
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Self‐Reported Utilization of Preventive Health Services by Retired Employees Age 65 and Older [PDF]
Shirley Musich+4 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives To investigate whether pulse pressure or mean arterial pressure mediates the relationship between age and white matter hyperintensity load and to examine the mediating effect of white matter hyperintensities on cognition. Methods Demographic information, blood pressure, current medication lists, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment ...
Jade Hannan+8 more
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New York task force on life and law. Genetic testing and screening in the age of genomic medicine. Albany, NY: Health Education Services, 2001:1–406. price $10. [PDF]
Paul G. McDonough
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Objective The aim of this study was to apply sequence analysis (SA) to phenotype health care patterns of adult patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions using primary care electronic health records and to investigate the association between these health care patterns and patients’ self‐reported outcomes after consultation.
Smitha Mathew+6 more
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The progressive increase in HIV infection among older adults requires constant research and monitoring, given that geriatric syndromes associated with HIV comorbidities have become an important public health problem.
Ibrahim Clós Mahmud+4 more
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Joint Optimization of Service Routing and Scheduling in Home Health Care [PDF]
The growing aging population has significantly increased demand for efficient home health care (HHC) services. This study introduces a Vehicle Routing and Appointment Scheduling Problem (VRASP) to simultaneously optimize caregiver routes and appointment times, minimizing costs while improving service quality.
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Mental Health Services Use among School‐Aged Children with Disabilities: The Role of Sociodemographics, Functional Limitations, Family Burdens, and Care Coordination [PDF]
Whitney P. Witt+2 more
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