Cox regression survival analysis with compositional covariates: application to modelling mortality risk from 24-h physical activity patterns [PDF]
Survival analysis is commonly conducted in medical and public health research to assess the association of an exposure or intervention with a hard end outcome such as mortality. The Cox (proportional hazards) regression model is probably the most popular
Chastin, S.F.M.+4 more
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The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey as a Primary Data Source [PDF]
The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) is a population-based cross-sectional survey designed to assess the health related behavior, health condition, and nutritional state of Koreans (http://knhanes.cdc.go.kr/). It was conducted as a tri-annual survey for the first 3 cycles, implemented in 1998, 2001, and 2005.
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Calibration of Cystatin C in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) [PDF]
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) are one of the most important sources of data for evaluating the burden and trends in chronic kidney disease in the U.S. Cystatin C is a useful marker of kidney function and was recently proposed as a confirmatory test for chronic kidney disease (1).
John H. Eckfeldt+5 more
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Introduction Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors associated with increased risk of multiple chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease.
J. Moore+2 more
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Trends in Self‐Reported Oral Health of US Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999‐2014 [PDF]
Objective Single‐item self‐reported oral health (SROH) is a convenient and reliable measure for the assessment of population‐based oral health. However, little is known about trends and its associations among US adults.
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Volunteer Participation in the Health eHeart Study: A Comparison with the US Population. [PDF]
Direct volunteer "eCohort" recruitment can be an efficient way of recruiting large numbers of participants, but there is potential for volunteer bias.
Guo, Xiaofan+4 more
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Use of pooled samples from the national health and nutrition examination survey [PDF]
The National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an ongoing assessment of the US population's exposure to environmental chemicals by using biomonitoring in conjunction with CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
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Prevalence of Cytopenia in the General Population—A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis [PDF]
BackgroundCytopenia, a reduced count of blood cells manifesting as anemia, neutropenia, and/or thrombocytopenia is frequently associated with other medical conditions. However, a cytopenia may not be accompanied by a known determinant and in some of these cases, may be a precursor to pre-malignancies or hematologic cancers.
Naomi Alpert+11 more
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Tofu, urinary phytoestrogens, and melanoma: An analysis of a national database in the United States
Background/Objectives: Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring estrogen-like compounds commonly found in foods, especially soybeans and soy products. There have been recent interests as well as evidence in animal studies suggesting that phytoestrogens may
Yi Chun Lai, Yik Weng Yew
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Uric acid and metabolic syndrome: Findings from national health and nutrition examination survey
IntroductionHyperuricemia commonly associated with Gout has been proposed as an independent risk factor for Metabolic Syndrome (MetS).ObjectiveThe purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship between hyperuricemia and MetS.MethodsAn ...
Rodney G. Bowden+2 more
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