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RAND Review: September-October 2015

This issue of RAND Review reports on the staggering costs of dementia in the United States; the most critical global choices and challenges the next U.S. president will likely face; tips to protect the health of kids heading back to school; and more.

Aug 21, 2015
Project

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative's Capacity Building Activities in East Africa

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) helps to bridge the gap between scientific and technological potential and the needs of low income populations in low and middle income countries.

Jul 30, 2015
Report

Report

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative's capacity building activities in East Africa: Evaluating progress and impacts in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

This study was commissioned by the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to understand how the organisation contributes to research capacity building activities in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.

Jul 30, 2015
Report

Report

Needle Acupuncture for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of needle acupuncture to provide estimates of its efficacy and safety for treating substance use disorders.

Jul 28, 2015
Report

Report

Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention for Substance Use Disorders: A Systematic Review

RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) to provide estimates of its efficacy and safety for treating substance use disorders.

Jul 28, 2015
Journal Article

Motivation to Quit and Interest in Cessation Treatment Among Homeless Youth Smokers

Approximately 70% of unaccompanied homeless youth are current smokers.

Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Development of Cardiovascular Quality Indicators for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from an International Expert Panel Using a Novel Online Process

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Validation and Modification of Dried Blood Spot-Based Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India

This study aims to validate a modified dried blood spot (DBS)-based glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) assay protocol, after a pretest in India showed poor correlation between the original DBS-based protocol and venous results.

Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Misclassification of Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) Mammographic Density and Implications for Breast Density Reporting Legislation

The aim of this study was to assess reproducibility of the four-category Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System [BI-RADS] density measure and examine its relationship with a continuous measure of percent density.

Jul 14, 2015
Dissertation

Dissertation

Controlling Tuberculosis Among High Risk Populations in Los Angeles: Three Essays

Three essays that will help policymakers decide who, how and why to test and treat for latent tuberculosis disease infection.

Jul 9, 2015
Multimedia

Vaccines: The Real Story

Medical expert Melinda Moore, M.D., outlines the facts about vaccines in the wake of a new California law requiring all schoolchildren to be vaccinated.

Jul 7, 2015
Journal Article

Physician Waivers to Prescribe Buprenorphine Increase Access to Effective Treatment Options

The increased number and geographic distribution of physicians obtaining waivers to prescribe buprenorphine has widened potential access to effective treatment for those with addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers.

Jun 10, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

An Organizational Readiness Intervention and Randomized Controlled Trial to Test Strategies for Implementing Substance Use Disorder Treatment Into Primary Care: SUMMIT Study Protocol

Millions of people who need treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) do not receive it.

May 21, 2015
Journal Article

An Exploratory Study of HIV Risk Behaviors and Testing Among Male Sex Workers in Beirut, Lebanon

The purpose was to explore the factors influencing sexual risk behaviors and HIV testing among Male sex workers (MSW).

May 21, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Developing an Assessment of the Adolescent Therapeutic Community Treatment Process Via Client Report

We developed and evaluated an instrument (DCI-A) to measure the adolescent therapeutic community (TC) treatment process.

May 21, 2015
Report

Report

Improving Care for Co-Occurring Psychological Health and Substance Use Disorders: An Implementation Evaluation of the Co-Occurring Disorders Clinician Training Program

The report evaluates implementation of a clinician training program to improve care for Navy personnel with co-occurring disorders. Results suggest careful planning for training initiatives could increase implementation of evidence-based practice.

May 13, 2015
Research Brief

Research Brief

Incentives for Workplace Wellness Programs: They Increase Employee Participation, but Building a Better Program Is Just as Effective

Presents information on the landscape of wellness programs, use of incentives, and their effect on participation, drawn from the first study on this topic to be based on national survey data.

May 11, 2015
Report

Are Incentives to Join Workplace Wellness Programs Effective?

About four-fifths of U.S. employers with more than 1,000 employees offer workplace health and wellness programs, but employee participation is limited. Employers are experimenting with controversial incentives to encourage participation.

May 11, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Mandated Coverage of Preventive Care and Reduction in Disparities: Evidence from Colorectal Cancer Screening

Universal insurance coverage may not substantially reduce disparities if systematic differences in plan benefits and cost sharing persist.

May 6, 2015
Journal Article

Journal Article

Living Alone and Patient Care Experiences: The Role of Gender in a National Sample of Medicare Beneficiaries

Seniors who live alone are a large, growing population with poorer health outcomes. We examine the little-studied health care experiences and immunizations of older adults who live alone.

Apr 22, 2015

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