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Epidemiology

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Group Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Clients with Major Depression in Residential Substance Abuse Treatment

Group cognitive behavioral therapy was an effective treatment for major depression for clients in residential substance abuse treatment, thus extending the effectiveness of group CBT for major depression to a new setting, patient population, and type of provider.

Jun 1, 2012
Journal Article

Comparison of an Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Clinical Cohort with Symptomatic Community Women from the RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology Study

The RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology survey estimated that 2.7% to 6.5% of United States women have urinary symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.

Feb 1, 2012
Journal Article

Determinants of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Incidence of Diabetes in Postmenopausal Women in the U.S.: The Women's Health Initiative 1993–2009

The majority of diabetes cases are preventable, and risk reduction strategies can be effectively applied to all racial/ethnic groups.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Within-day Temporal Patterns of Smoking, Withdrawal Symptoms, and Craving

Real-time data collected by palm-top computer confirms individual differences in situational smoking associations.

Sep 1, 2011
Journal Article

Substance Use Among Middle School Students: Associations with Self-Rated and Peer-Nominated Popularity

More-popular middle school students are more likely to be cigarette smokers, drinkers, and marijuana users, as well as past-month drinkers, suggesting that popularity is a risk factor for substance abuse.

Jun 1, 2011
Journal Article

Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Lymphoma Confirmed, Reassurance on Prognosis Offered

Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by implants or to suggest an underlying mechanism for how the disease might develop.

Jun 1, 2011
Research Brief

Are Breast Implants Linked to a Rare Form of Lymphoma?

A RAND Corporation review of the literature suggests that breast implants are associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but an expert panel believes that the disease can be managed by surgical removal of the implant.

Apr 20, 2011
News Release

Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Lymphoma Confirmed, Reassurance on Prognosis Offered

Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by implants or to suggest an underlying mechanism for how the disease might develop.

Apr 19, 2011
Journal Article

Routine Outcomes Monitoring to Support Improving Care for Schizophrenia: Report from the VA Mental Health QUERI

This study conducted in the VA mental health system identified consensus areas, validated instruments, and assessment strategies that can be used for monitoring outcomes and improving quality of care for schizophrenia in routine practice.

Apr 1, 2011
Journal Article

Depressive Disorders and Panic Attacks in Women with Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis: A Population-Based Sample

Clinicians should be alert to complaints of bladder pain in patients seeking treatment for depressive or anxiety disorders and to complaints of emotional or personal problems in patients seeking treatment for painful bladder symptoms.

Mar 1, 2011
Journal Article

Making Sense of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Illness Perceptions Among Traumatic Injury Survivors

What traumatic stress survivors believe about PTSD may make it difficult for them to recognize that they have a serious mental health condition that warrants treatment.

Mar 1, 2011
Journal Article

Addiction Research Centres and the Nurturing of Creativity: RAND's Drug Policy Research Center

This paper provides a look back at the creation, evolution and growth of the RAND Drug Policy Research Center (DPRC).

Feb 7, 2011
Journal Article

Older Women More Likely to Have Lower Cognitive Function if They Live in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Older women who live in a lower socioeconomic status neighborhood are more likely to exhibit lower cognitive functioning than women who live in more affluent neighborhoods—regardless of their own education level or income.

Jan 1, 2011
Journal Article

Small Area Variations in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Does the Neighborhood Matter?

Using surveillance data, researchers identified neighborhoods in a Georgia county with a persistently high incidence of cardiac arrest and low rates of bystander CPR. Such neighborhoods are promising targets for community-based interventions.

Jul 1, 2010
Report

Harnessing Full Value from the DoD Serum Repository and the Defense Medical Surveillance System

Examines the DoDSR and DMSS, identifies gaps, and suggests strategies to improve their ability to meet current and potential future military health needs in the areas of surveillance, outbreak investigation, research, and clinical support.

Jun 30, 2010
Journal Article

Social Networks of PLHA in Uganda: Implications for Mobilizing PLHA as Agents for Prevention

People living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda have social networks that enable them to feel fairly protected and supported in discussing HIV and prevention, and those on antiretroviral treatment may be better prepared to act as prevention advocates.

May 25, 2010
Journal Article

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Users of Erectile Dysfunction Drugs: Analysis of Claims Data

Men who use erectile disfunction drugs have higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases, particularly HIV infection, in the year before and after using the drugs.

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

The Role of Pregnancy Outcomes in the Maternal Mortality Rates of Two Areas in Matlab, Bangladesh

Interventions to increase contraceptive use; to reduce the incidence of induced abortion, miscarriage and stillbirth; to improve the management of such outcomes; and to strengthen antenatal care could substantially reduce maternal mortality in Bangladesh and similar countries.

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

Development, Validation and Testing of an Epidemiological Case Definition of Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome

For prevalence studies of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome, the best approach may be to use two definitions of the syndrome that yield a range. Case definitions developed in the RAND Interstitial Cystitis Epidemiology study can be used for this purpose.

Jan 1, 2010
Journal Article

Practice Redesign to Improve Care for Falls and Urinary Incontinence: Primary Care Intervention for Older Patients

Redesign of primary care practices, based on quality indicators from the Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders project, improved care for older patients with falls and urinary incontinence.

Jan 1, 2010

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