Publications

TitleAbstractYear(sorted descending)
Filter
PMID
Filter
effects of behavioral intervention on substance use among people living with hiv: the healthy living project randomized controlled study.reductions in substance use were examined in response to an intensive intervention with people living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) (plh).200818494840
standardization of spirometry in assessment of responders following man-made disasters: world trade center worker and volunteer medical screening program.spirometry is the most commonly used pulmonary function test to screen individuals for suspected lung disease. it is also used for screening workers with exposures to agents associated with pulmonary diseases. although the american thoracic society (ats) provides guidelines for spirometers and spirometry techniques, many factors are not standardized, so that results from individual pulmonary function laboratories vary substantially. these differences can create substantial difficulties in using ...200818500705
wtc medical monitoring and treatment program: comprehensive health care response in aftermath of disaster.the attack on the world trade center (wtc) on september 11th, 2001 exposed thousands of individuals to an unprecedented mix of chemicals, combustion products and micronized building materials. clinicians at the mount sinai irving selikoff center for occupational and environmental medicine, in partnership with affected stakeholder organizations, developed a medical screening program to evaluate the health status of workers and volunteers who spent time at the wtc site and thus sustained exposure ...200818500708
epidemiologic research on man-made disasters: strategies and implications of cohort definition for world trade center worker and volunteer surveillance program.studies of long-term health consequences of disasters face unique methodologic challenges. the authors focused on studies of the health of cleanup and recovery workers, who are often poorly enumerated at the outset and difficult to follow over time. comparison of the experience at the world trade center disaster with 4 past incidents of chemical and radiation releases at seveso, italy; bhopal, india; chernobyl, ukraine; and three mile island, usa, provided useful contrasts. each event had method ...200818500709
population prevalence of reported and unreported hiv and related behaviors among the household adult population in new york city, 2004.surveillance for hiv likely underestimates infection among the general population: 25% of us residents are estimated to be unaware of their hiv infection.200818097231
availability of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine to parents of neonatal intensive care unit patients and its effect on the healthcare worker vaccination rate.trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (tiv) is indicated for healthcare workers (hcws); however, the vaccination rate in this population is estimated at 35%. we implemented a program for the administration of tiv, targeted at parents of neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) patients.200818462142
tetrabromobisphenol a (tbbpa) and hexabromocyclododecanes (hbcds) in tissues of humans, dolphins, and sharks from the united states.concentrations of tetrabromobisphenol a (tbbpa) and alpha-, beta-, and gamma-isomers of hexabromocyclododecanes (hbcds) were determined by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (lc-esi-ms/ms) in human adipose tissue obtained in new york city, and in three marine top-level predators--bottlenose dolphin, bull shark, and atlantic sharpnose shark--collected from coastal waters of florida, usa. the overall mean concentrations (mean+/-sd) of tbbpa and hbcds were 0.048+/-0.102 and 0.333+/-0.57 ...200818037156
the role of vitamin d3 in preventing infections. 200818056725
making the connections: community capacity for tobacco control in an urban african american community.developing community capacity to improve health is a cornerstone of community-based public health. the concept of community capacity reflects numerous facets and dimensions of community life and can have different meanings in different contexts. this paper explores how members of one community identify and interpret key aspects of their community's capacity to limit the availability and use of tobacco products. particular attention is given to examining the interrelationship between various dime ...200818080743
nicu lactation consultant increases percentage of outborn versus inborn babies receiving human milk.to determine the effect of a dedicated lactation consultant (lc) on the percentage of neonates receiving any human milk in the neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) and at discharge over time.200818094704
comparative analysis of distribution and abundance of west nile and eastern equine encephalomyelitis virus vectors in suffolk county, new york, using human population density and land use/cover data.five years of cdc light trap data from suffolk county, ny, were analyzed to compare the applicability of human population density (hpd) and land use/cover (luc) classification systems to describe mosquito abundance and to determine whether certain mosquito species of medical importance tend to be more common in urban (defined by hpd) or residential (defined by luc) areas. eleven study sites were categorized as urban or rural using u.s. census bureau data and by luc types using geographic informa ...200818533453
landscape ecology of eastern coyotes based on large-scale estimates of abundance.since their range expansion into eastern north america in the mid-1900s, coyotes (canis latrans) have become the region's top predator. although widespread across the region, coyote adaptation to eastern forests and use of the broader landscape are not well understood. we studied the distribution and abundance of coyotes by collecting coyote feces from 54 sites across a diversity of landscapes in and around the adirondacks of northern new york. we then genotyped feces with microsatellites and fo ...200818536259
risk factors for delayed initiation of medical care after diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus.the full benefit of timely diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection is realized only if there is timely initiation of medical care. we used routine surveillance data to measure time to initiation of care in new york city residents diagnosed as having hiv by positive western blot test in 2003.200818541826
integrative genomics analysis of chromosome 5p gain in cervical cancer reveals target over-expressed genes, including drosha.copy number gains and amplifications are characteristic feature of cervical cancer (cc) genomes for which the underlying mechanisms are unclear. these changes may possess oncogenic properties by deregulating tumor-related genes. gain of short arm of chromosome 5 (5p) is the most frequent karyotypic change in cc.200818559093
false-positive oral fluid rapid hiv tests--new york city, 2005-2008.the new york city department of health and mental hygiene (nyc dohmh) operates 10 sexually transmitted disease (std) walk-in clinics offering various free services, including confidential or anonymous testing for human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). in january 2004, the std clinics introduced on-site rapid hiv testing of finger-stick whole-blood specimens using the oraquick(r) brand test (orasure technologies, bethlehem, pennsylvania). in march 2005, the clinics replaced finger-stick whole-blood ...200818566566
risk behaviors in a rural community with a known point-source exposure to chronic wasting disease.the emergence and continuing spread of chronic wasting disease (cwd) in cervids has now reached 14 u.s. states, two canadian provinces, and south korea, producing a potential for transmission of cwd prions to humans and other animals globally. in 2005, cwd spread for the first time from the midwest to more densely populated regions of the east coast. as a result, a large cohort of individuals attending a wild game feast in upstate new york were exposed to a deer that was subsequently confirmed p ...200818577220
ssi. denial of disability benefits affirmed for hiv-positive man. 200818584799
west nile virus activity--united states, 2007.west nile virus (wnv) is the leading cause of arboviral encephalitis in the united states. originally identified in africa in 1937, wnv was first detected in the western hemisphere in 1999 in new york city. since then, wnv has caused seasonal epidemics of febrile illness and neurologic disease in the united states. this report summarizes national wnv surveillance data for 2007. wnv transmission to humans or animals expanded into 19 counties that had not reported transmission previously and recur ...200818600197
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) in biota representing different trophic levels of the hudson river, new york: from 1999 to 2005.it has been hypothesized that a principal route of human exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes), used as flame retardants, is through fish consumption. between 1999 and 2005 pbde-47, -99, -100, -153, and -154 were analyzed in 3797 biological samples of 33 species of the hudson river, new york. approximately 98.4% of the samples contained pbdes between 0.5 and 37 169 ng g(-1) lipid, with a median concentration of 772 ng g(-1) lipid. yearly median sigmapbde concentrations fluctuated. s ...200818605551
teaching residents to work with torture survivors: experiences from the bronx human rights clinic.despite the 1984 united nations's convention against torture calling to train doctors to work with torture survivors, many physicians are unaware of their obligation and few are taught the requisite clinical skills.200818612740
same-sex attraction disclosure to health care providers among new york city men who have sex with men: implications for hiv testing approaches.while the centers for disease control and prevention recommends at least annual human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) screening for men who have sex with men (msm), a large number of hiv infections among this population go unrecognized. we examined the association between disclosing to their medical providers (eg, physicians, nurses, physician assistants) same-sex attraction and self-reported hiv testing among msm in new york city, new york.200818625927
epidermodysplasia verruciformis-associated and genital-mucosal high-risk human papillomavirus dna are prevalent in nevus sebaceus of jadassohn.the hamartoma nevus sebaceus (ns) presents at birth or early childhood as a yellowish plaque characterized histologically by variable acanthosis, papillomatosis, sebaceus hyperplasia, and proliferations of adnexal structures. clinically apparent human papillomavirus (hpv) infection is also recognized by acanthosis and papillomatosis.200818638629
human immunodeficiency virus partner elicitation and notification in new york city: public health does it better.partner notification (pn) is an effective strategy to identify undiagnosed human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infections and to likely reduce hiv transmission. whereas published literature has documented the benefits of provider referral for hiv pn, determination of the optimal provider--health department staff or community clinician--has not been previously studied. this study examined whether pn conducted by new york city (nyc) disease intervention specialists (dis) is more successful than pn ...200818641535
balamuthia mandrillaris, agent of amebic encephalitis: detection of serum antibodies and antigenic similarity of isolates by enzyme immunoassay.we report the development of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (elisa) for detecting antibodies to balamuthia mandrillaris, a free-living ameba that is an etiologic agent of granulomatous amebic encephalitis (gae). as part of the california encephalitis project (cep), we have tested serum and cerebrospinal fluid (csf) samples from a subgroup of 130 hospitalized encephalitis patients (out of approximately 430 samples) over a 16-month period. case criteria were based on clinical, laboratory, an ...200818681845
detection and typing of enteroviruses from csf specimens from patients diagnosed with meningitis/encephalitis.human enteroviruses are the most common cause of viral meningitis. rapid enterovirus detection and identification is important in order to ruleout other causes of disease, initiate appropriate patient management and to aid in epidemiological investigations.200818692435
comparison of cyp1a2 and nat2 phenotypes between black and white smokers.the lower incidence rate of transitional cell carcinoma of the urinary bladder in blacks than in whites may be due to racial differences in the catalytic activity of enzymes that metabolize carcinogenic arylamines in tobacco smoke. to examine this, we compared cytochrome p4501a2 (cyp1a2) and n-acetyltransferase-2 activities (nat2) in black and white smokers using urinary caffeine metabolites as a probe for enzyme activity in a community-based study of 165 black and 183 white cigarette smokers. t ...200818703023
preparing for disaster: response matrices in the usa and uk.disasters, whether man-made or naturally occurring, require complex responses across multiple government agencies and private sector elements, including the media. these factors mandate that, for effective disaster management and because of the unpredictability of such events, response structures must be in place in advance, ready to be activated on short notice, with lines of responsibility clearly delineated and mechanisms for coordination of efforts already established. disaster response expe ...200818756376
genomic dna methylation among women in a multiethnic new york city birth cohort.one plausible mechanism for the environment to alter cancer susceptibility is through dna methylation. alterations in dna methylation can lead to genomic instability and altered gene transcription. genomic dna methylation levels have been inversely associated with age, suggesting that factors throughout life may be associated with declines in dna methylation. using information from a multiethnic new york city birth cohort (born between 1959 and 1963), we examined whether genomic dna methylation, ...200818768498
public reporting of quality data for stroke: is it measuring quality?public reporting of quality data is becoming more common and increasingly used to improve choices of patients, providers, and payers. we reviewed the scope and content of stroke data being reported to the public and how well it captures the quality of stroke care.200818772446
ssa. hiv-positive man denied disability benefits on appeal. 200818780473
borrelia burgdorferi genotype predicts the capacity for hematogenous dissemination during early lyme disease.lyme disease, the most common tickborne disease in the united states, is caused exclusively by borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto in north america. the present study evaluated the genotypes of >400 clinical isolates of b. burgdorferi recovered from patients from suburban new york city with early lyme disease associated with erythema migrans; it is the largest number of borrelial strains from north america ever to be investigated.200818781866
detection of nosocomial influenza outbreaks in long-term care facilities through active laboratory surveillance in new york city. 200818786455
suppose they gave an epidemic and nobody came? 200818802852
celiac disease in african american children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in inner city brooklyn.there is a strong evidence for association between type 1 diabetes and celiac disease. up to 8% of patients with type1 diabetes have characteristic features of cd on small intestinal biopsy. type 1 diabetics who have hla dq2 or dq8 are at risk for cd. however most of this data is from studies conducted in europe, with mostly caucasian population. this study aims to identify the prevalence of celiac disease in african american children with type1 diabetes in inner city brooklyn, new york.200818806716
non-random reassortment in human influenza a viruses.the influenza a virus has two basic modes of evolution. because of a high error rate in the process of replication by rna polymerase, the viral genome drifts via accumulated mutations. the second mode of evolution is termed a shift, which results from the reassortment of the eight segments of this virus. when two different influenza viruses co-infect the same host cell, new virions can be released that contain segments from both parental strains. this type of shift has been the source of at leas ...200819453489
molecular studies of do alleles reveal that jo is more prevalent than hy in brazil, whereas hy is more prevalent in new york.because of the scarcity of anti-hy and anti-jo(a), hemagglutination typing for the dombrock blood group system antigens, hy and jo(a), is not feasible. the molecular bases associated with these antigens have been determined, making it possible to distinguish hy and jo from wild-type do. this provides a tool to predict the probable phenotype of patients and to screen for antigen-negative donors. pcr-rflp assays and a microchip assay were used to determine the frequency of hy and jo alleles in don ...200819856715
one chip at a time: using technology to enhance youth development.youth development programs have the potential to positively impact psychosocial growth and maturation in young adults. several youth development programs are capitalizing on youths' natural gravitation toward technology as well. research has shown that youth view technology and technologic literacy as positive and empowering, and that youth who master technology have increased self-esteem and better socioeconomic prospects than their counterparts. technology-centered youth development programs o ...200718605656
trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine compliance rate in neonatal intensive care unit parents.the american academy of pediatrics (aap) recommends injected, inactivated influenza vaccine for all close contacts of high-risk infants. this population includes parents of infants younger than 59 months of age, with an emphasis on children 0-6 months who are not direct candidates for immunization. this 0-6 month age group is a major component of the neonatal intensive care unit (nicu) population. no data exist on the compliance rate with influenza vaccine in this specific parent population. the ...200718097211
does the effect of pm10 on mortality depend on pm nickel and vanadium content? a reanalysis of the nmmaps data.lack of knowledge regarding particulate matter (pm) characteristics associated with toxicity is a crucial research gap. short-term effects of pm can vary by location, possibly reflecting regional differences in mixtures. a report by lippmann et al. [lippmann et al., environ health perspect 114:1662-1669 (2006)] analyzed mortality effect estimates from the national morbidity, mortality, and air pollution study (nmmaps) for 1987-1994. they found that average concentrations of nickel or vanadium in ...200718087586
comments on the nonpharmaceutical interventions in new york city and chicago during the 1918 flu pandemic.this commentary was originally published in cidrap news and it is here reported almost verbatim to allow divulgation through open access. the editorial summarizes john barry's concerns about the value of accurate historical reporting and its implications in public policy determination. this short abstract was written by the editor-in-chief of the journal of translational medicine to introduce the editorial.200718072975
assessment of inhalation exposures and potential health risks to the general population that resulted from the collapse of the world trade center towers.in the days following the collapse of the world trade center (wtc) towers on september 11, 2001 (9/11), the u.s. environmental protection agency (epa) initiated numerous air monitoring activities to better understand the ongoing impact of emissions from that disaster. using these data, epa conducted an inhalation exposure and human health risk assessment to the general population. this assessment does not address exposures and potential impacts that could have occurred to rescue workers, firefig ...200718076491
herpes simplex virus-2 and hiv among noninjecting drug users in new york city.to examine the relationship between herpes simplex virus 2 (hsv-2) seroprevalence and human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) seroprevalence among noninjecting heroin and cocaine users in new york city.200718049425
richard selzer: premiere american surgeon-writer.richard selzer (b.1928) is one of the most prominent american surgeon-authors alive today. only sherwin nuland (b.1930), from yale university medical school as selzer was, carries the same outstanding virtues of good surgery and excellent writing. recently, atul gawande (b. 1965) has taken a road similar to these two distinguished predecessors. selzer has produced 14 books of superb scholarship and immense value for the active and committed surgeon. he describes, with unusual grace and wit, diff ...200718097871
genetic relationships of jamestown canyon virus strains infecting mosquitoes collected in connecticut.jamestown canyon virus (jcv) (family bunyaviridae, genus orthobunyavirus) is maintained in a mosquito-deer cycle and has been implicated in the etiology of meningitis and encephalitis with human cases reported from ontario, canada, michigan, connecticut, and new york. despite the recognition of symptomatic cases in the northeastern united states, little is known about the genetic relationships of jcv variants circulating in this region. accordingly, we compared the phylogenetic relationships of ...200718165540
the informatics for diabetes and education telemedicine (ideatel) project.telemedicine is a promising but largely unproven technology for providing case management services to patients with chronic conditions who experience barriers to access to care or a high burden of illness. we conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing telemedicine case management to usual care, with blinding of those obtaining outcome data, in 1,665 medicare recipients with diabetes, aged 55 years or greater, and living in federally designated medically underserved areas of new york state ...200718528511
the probable source of both the primary multidrug-resistant (mdr) hiv-1 strain found in a patient with rapid progression to aids and a second recombinant mdr strain found in a chronically hiv-1-infected patient.rapid progression to aids after acute infection with a multidrug-resistant (mdr), dual-tropic strain of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (hiv-1) was reported in a new york city man (hereafter referred to as "nyc") who has sex with men. the probable source of this hiv-1 (hereafter referred to as "ct01") and the development of a recombinant mdr hiv-1 in the source's partner (hereafter referred to as "ct02") are described.200717396993
potential cost savings with terrestrial rabies control.the cost-benefit of raccoon rabies control strategies such as oral rabies vaccination (orv) are under evaluation. as an initial quantification of the potential cost savings for a control program, the collection of selected rabies cost data was pilot tested for five counties in new york state (nys) in a three-year period.200717407559
santiago ramón y cajal at clark university, 1899; his only visit to the united states.in 1899, at the invitation of g. stanley hall, the great psychologist and president of clark university, santiago ramón y cajal, and four other european scientists of significant note, were invited to participate in the decennial celebration of clark. cajal, accompanied by his wife, arrived in worcester, via new york, to much acclaim and praise in the local press. his three lectures, all delivered in french and illustrated with large color drawings made upon his arrival at clark, were concerned ...200717408560
factors affecting reproductive hormones in hiv-infected, substance-using middle-aged women.to determine whether reproductive hormone levels are affected by human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) and drug use.200717415019
the association between genetic variants in sorl1 and alzheimer disease in an urban, multiethnic, community-based cohort.to investigate the association between alzheimer disease (ad) and variant alleles in sorl1 using a series of single nucleotide polymorphisms (snps) in an urban, multiethnic, community-based population.200717420311
human immunodeficiency virus counseling, testing, and referral of close contacts to patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: feasibility and costs.we aimed to increase human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) counseling, testing, referral (ctr), and knowledge of hiv serostatus of close contacts of tuberculosis patients and improve tuberculosis screening and treatment of hiv-infected contacts.200717435492
an overview of the 1976 new york academy of science meeting.in the late 1960s and early 1970s, endurance running was gaining popularity at an exponential rate. paul milvy organised the scientific and medical conference entitled 'the marathon: physiological, medical, epidemiological, and psychological studies' associated with 1976 new york marathon and sponsored by the new york academy of sciences to provide a forum for scientists to interact and to publish the proceedings to serve as a resource for future sports medicine research. the conference was a ma ...200717465588
listeria monocytogenes fecal shedding in dairy cattle shows high levels of day-to-day variation and includes outbreaks and sporadic cases of shedding of specific l. monocytogenes subtypes.fecal shedding of listeria monocytogenes poses a risk for contamination of animal feed and agricultural environments and raw food at the pre-harvest stages of food production. to be able to reduce these risks it is critical to improve understanding of the epidemiology of l. monocytogenes shedding in feces. the objective of this study was to assess the daily variability of fecal shedding and its association with individual animal (lactation number and the day of current lactation) and environment ...200717481754
poison control center surge capacity during an unusual increase in call volume--results from a natural experiment.poison control centers (pccs) play an integral role in the preparation for and management of poison emergencies. large-scale public health disasters, caused by both natural and human factors, may result in a drastic increase in the number of inquiries received and handled by pccs in short periods of time. in order to plan and prepare for such public health emergencies, it is important for pccs to assess their ability to handle the surge in call volume and to examine how the unusually large numbe ...200717484364
the transition from injection to non-injection drug use: long-term outcomes among heroin and cocaine users in new york city.to characterize heroin and cocaine users in new york city who have changed from injection to non-injection drug administration and to identify factors associated with long-term non-injection use.200717506155
assessment of adverse events associated with antiretroviral regimens for postexposure prophylaxis for occupational and nonoccupational exposures to prevent transmission of human immunodeficiency virus.to assess adverse events associated with antiretroviral regimens for human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) postexposure prophylaxis (pep), with a particular focus on the treatment combination of zidovudine, lamivudine, and tenofovir (zdv-3tc-tdf).200717520543
bioinformatics and human identification in mass fatality incidents: the world trade center disaster.victim identification initiatives undertaken in the wake of mass fatality incidents (mfis) where high-body fragmentation has been sustained are often dependent on dna typing technologies to complete their mandate. the success of these endeavors is linked to the choice of dna typing methods and the bioinformatic tools required to make the necessary associations. several bioinformatic tools were developed to assist with the identification of the victims of the world trade center attacks, one of th ...200717524061
does integrating viral hepatitis services into a public std clinic attract injection drug users for care?injection drug users (idus) are at high risk for multiple health problems, including human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted diseases (stds), and are likely to have poor access to health care. to more effectively serve high-risk clients, experts recommend that programs accessed by such client populations offer integrated services. in 2000, the new york city department of health and mental hygiene integrated viral hepatitis services (vaccine and screening) in ...200717542450
promoting hcv treatment completion for prison inmates: new york state's hepatitis c continuity program.this article describes the development of a statewide program providing continuity of hepatitis c virus (hcv) treatment to prisoners upon release to the community. we discussed length of stay as a barrier to treatment with key collaborators; developed protocols, a referral process, and forms; mobilized staff; recruited heath-care facilities to accept referrals; and provided short-term access to hcv medications for inmates upon release. the hepatitis c continuity program, including 70 prisons and ...200717542460
advancing biocultural models by working with communities: a partnership approach.culture and human behavior are recognized today as major forces acting on human biological variation around the world. studies of the relationships between biology and processes, such as modernization, urbanization, and social stratification, are prominent in our journals and meetings. an ongoing study of the interrelationships between toxicant exposure (organochlorines, lead, and mercury), health, and culture among youth of the mohawk nation at akwesasne is located within this context and is us ...200717546616
plasma epstein-barr virus immunoglobulin a and dna for nasopharyngeal carcinoma screening in the united states.to examine the epstein-barr virus (ebv) iga and dna assays as a screening tool for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (npc) in a nonendemic us population.200717547994
association of polymorphisms in myeloperoxidase and catalase genes with precancerous changes in the gastric mucosa of patients at inner-city hospitals in new york.gastric carcinogenesis is a multistep process progressing from chronic gastritis, through glandular atrophy (ga), intestinal metaplasia (im) and dysplasia. we have previously demonstrated that minority patients at new york city hospitals are infected with a relatively virulent strain of h. pylori (hp) and that hp infection is associated with an increased incidence of precancerous changes in the gastric mucosa. nevertheless, precancerous changes are not observed in every hp-infected individual, s ...200717549373
computer-based multivariate economic analysis of neonatal-intensive-care-unit-based influenza vaccine administration to parents in a low-socio-economic, urban setting.trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine has been shown to reduce the number of influenza-related outpatient visits and hospitalizations of children up to 24 months of age. the american academy of pediatrics, centers for disease control, and advisory committee on immunization practices recommend that the influenza vaccine be administered to the first-person contacts of infants less than 6 months of age. however, the economic implications of increasing immunization rates by using the neonatal inte ...200717549758
west nile virus activity--united states, 2006.west nile virus (wnv) is the leading cause of arboviral encephalitis in the united states. originally discovered in africa in 1937, wnv was first detected in the western hemisphere in 1999 in new york city. since then, wnv has caused seasonal epidemics of febrile illness and severe neurologic disease in the united states. this report summarizes provisional wnv surveillance data for 2006 reported to cdc as of april 3, 2007. during 2006, wnv transmission to humans or animals expanded into 52 count ...200717557072
hiv/aids diagnoses among blacks--florida, 1999-2004.in 2004, florida accounted for 11% of the total number of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (aids) cases in the united states, ranking third behind new york and california. florida also had the second-highest reported aids diagnosis rate (behind new york). during 2004, non-hispanic blacks accounted for 14% of the florida population but 52% of the 77,421 persons in florida living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)/aids. this report describes trends in diagnoses of hiv/aids cases that occurr ...200717268403
prevalence of cryptosporidium species and genotypes in mature dairy cattle on farms in eastern united states compared with younger cattle from the same locations.feces collected from 541 milking cows on two dairy farms each in vermont, new york, pennsylvania, maryland, virginia, north carolina, and florida were examined for the presence of cryptosporidium oocysts. oocysts were concentrated from 15 g of feces from each cow and dna was extracted. a two-step nested pcr protocol was used to amplify an 830 base pair fragment of the ssurrna gene. pcr-positive products were purified and sequenced. pcr-positive findings were obtained from cows in all seven state ...200717287086
vascular targeted therapy with anti-prostate-specific membrane antigen monoclonal antibody j591 in advanced solid tumors.based on prostate-specific membrane antigen (psma) expression on the vasculature of solid tumors, we performed a phase i trial of antibody j591, targeting the extracellular domain of psma, in patients with advanced solid tumor malignancies. this was a proof-of-principle evaluation of psma as a potential neovascular target. the primary end points were targeting,toxicity, maximum-tolerated dose, pharmacokinetics (pk), and human antihuman antibody (haha) response.200717290063
estimation of hiv prevalence, risk factors, and testing frequency among sexually active men who have sex with men, aged 18-64 years--new york city, 2002.population-based estimates of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) prevalence and risk behaviors among men who have sex with men (msm) are valuable for hiv prevention planning but not widely available, especially at the local level. we combined two population-based data sources to estimate prevalence of diagnosed hiv infection, hiv-associated risk-behaviors, and hiv testing patterns among sexually active msm in new york city (nyc). hiv/aids surveillance data were used to determine the number of li ...200717295058
shine a little light--a concert for peace. 200717313595
william stewart halsted: his life and contributions to surgery.william stewart halsted was a pioneer of surgery in the usa and made many wide-ranging contributions, including the surgical treatment of breast cancer. he changed the training of surgeons from a disorganised apprenticeship to the residency training programmes used today. halsted's research developed a better understanding of surgically amenable disease and a multitude of new techniques and operations. over a 40-year career, beginning in new york and continuing at johns hopkins university hospit ...200717329196
impact of two different models on influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in hospitalized patients.the centers for disease control (cdc) recommends trivalent influenza (tiv) and pneumococcal (ppv) vaccination for eligible hospitalized patients. we conducted a retrospective study comparing two different methods of assessment and its impact on tiv and ppv vaccination in hospitalized patients.200717330682
pulmonary complications of interpandemic influenza a in hospitalized adults.to define the pulmonary complications of influenza during the current interpandemic period, we reviewed clinical, laboratory, and radiographic data from 193 adults (> or =18 years old) (1999-2003) who were hospitalized with influenza a during 4 winters.200717330794
is clinical recognition of respiratory syncytial virus infection in hospitalized elderly and high-risk adults possible?the clinical and radiographic features of respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) infection in elderly hospitalized persons have not been described in detail, to our knowledge, despite its relative frequent occurrence.200717330796
sexual and other noninjection risks for hbv and hcv seroconversions among noninjecting heroin users.many heroin users do not inject drugs but may still be at risk of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv), hepatitis b virus (hbv), and hepatitis c virus (hcv), via sexual or other noninjection-related activity.200717330797
influenza vaccine coverage and missed opportunities among inner-city children aged 6 to 23 months: 2000-2005.in 2002, the advisory committee on immunization practices recommended universal influenza vaccination of 6- to 23-month-olds. little is known about coverage and missed opportunities for influenza vaccination at inner-city practices. the objective of this study was to assess the 2000-2001 to 2004-2005 coverage and the prevalence of missed opportunities for influenza vaccination among inner-city children.200717332178
arginine 16 glycine beta2-adrenoceptor polymorphism and cardiovascular structure and function in patients with heart failure.the beta2/beta1 adrenoceptor ratio increases in congestive heart failure (chf), making the heart relatively more dependent on inotropic, lusitropic, and chronotropic stimulation by the beta2-adrenergic receptor (adrb2). in healthy human beings, those who are homozygous for arginine (arg) at amino acid 16 of the adrb2 have reduced receptor function when compared with individuals homozygous for glycine (gly) at this position. the cardiovascular effects of the arg16gly polymorphism of the adrb2 in ...200717336757
developing strategies to integrate peer providers into the staff of mental health agencies.this study informs new strategies that promote integration of peer providers into the staff of social service agencies. executive directors, human resource managers, supervisors and co-workers at 27 agencies in new york city were interviewed in-depth. focus groups with peers were conducted. consistent with previous research, respondents identified attitudes toward recovery, role conflict and confusion, lack of policies and practices around confidentiality, poorly defined job structure and lack o ...200717340184
heterogeneity in hip fracture patients: age, functional status, and comorbidity.to examine unidentified heterogeneity in hip fracture patients that may predict variation in functional outcomes.200717341244
a novel index of elevated risk of inpatient hospital admission immediately following outpatient surgery.patients with increasing comorbidities are at increased risk of admission to an inpatient facility after outpatient surgery.200717372051
multiple antimicrobial resistance in plague: an emerging public health risk.antimicrobial resistance in yersinia pestis is rare, yet constitutes a significant international public health and biodefense threat. in 1995, the first multidrug resistant (mdr) isolate of y. pestis (strain ip275) was identified, and was shown to contain a self-transmissible plasmid (pip1202) that conferred resistance to many of the antimicrobials recommended for plague treatment and prophylaxis. comparative analysis of the dna sequence of y. pestis plasmid pip1202 revealed a near identical inc ...200717375195
wildlife identified as major source of escherichia coli in agriculturally dominated watersheds by box a1r-derived genetic fingerprints.the presence of escherichia coli in recreational and potable waters is a major concern to the general public as elevated levels of e. coli suggest the presence of pathogenic bacteria and viruses. unfortunately, traditional microbial techniques do not allow specific identification of the source of e. coli. this reduces the ability to target management practices that reduce bacterial contamination. in the finger lakes region of western new york, usa, wildlife resides in relatively high densities o ...200716551490
efficacy of a group medication adherence intervention among hiv positive women: the smart/est women's project.this intervention sought to improve overall quality of life and health behavior in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv). we contrasted the effect of a group cognitive behavioral stress management expressive supportive therapy (cbsm+) intervention plus a healthier lifestyles (hl) component with an individual educational/informational format plus hl on hiv-medication adherence. women, n = 237, predominantly african-american and latina, living with hiv were recruited from miami, new ...200717028992
administration of inactivated trivalent influenza vaccine to parents of high-risk infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.infants who are younger than 6 months and have influenza demonstrate significant morbidity and mortality. trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is indicated for parents and household contacts of these infants; however, the influenza vaccination rate in this population is estimated at 30%. the objective of this study was to determine the feasibility of trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine administration to parents in a tertiary-care, level iii nicu and measure the effect of this program on v ...200717766502
giancarlo rastelli: the scientist, the man.doctor giancarlo rastelli graduated from the university of parma, italy (cum laude) in july 1957, and in 1961, moved to the mayo clinic, rochester, new york. the name of dr. rastelli is recognized worldwide for the classification of the atrioventricular (av) canal and for the procedure relating to the anatomical repair of transposition of the great arteries (tga) with ventricular septal defect (vsd) and pulmonary stenosis (ps). the most extraordinary aspect of his successful research work was th ...200717803207
nutrient intakes in women and risks of anophthalmia and microphthalmia in their offspring.there is a paucity of information about risk factors for the human eye anomalies anophthalmia and microphthalmia. in this population-based case-control study we investigated whether periconceptional intakes of supplemental folic acid, dietary folate, vitamin a, and several other nutrients were associated with these eye defects.200717847120
human papillomavirus seroprevalence among young male and female drug users.to determine seroprevalence and correlates of exposure to hpv 16, 18, and 53 among 15- to 30-year-old drug users in baltimore, md.200717847165
the effects of multifocal refractive lenses on occipital extension and forward head posture during a visual task.the purpose of this study was to determine if a change in forward head posture and occipital extension occurred in participants who wore multifocal lenses vs. those persons with non-multifocal lenses while performing an 8-min visual reading task on a visual display unit (vdu). forty-two healthy human participants were recruited for this study. thirty-three participants completed the study. fourteen participants wore multifocal lenses and 19 wore frames with non-multifocal lenses. to evaluate the ...200717852377
how can hepatitis c be prevented in the long term?significant advances have been made in preventing hiv infection among injectors but we still know little about preventing hepatitis c (hcv). both prevalence and incidence of hepatitis c can remain high among idus even in the context of widespread implementation of harm reduction programmes. we need to develop new ways to fill the knowledge gap regarding hcv prevention. one way is to learn from the experts--those idus who, after long-term injection in social milieus of high hepatitis c prevalence ...200717854720
integrating multiple programme and policy approaches to hepatitis c prevention and care for injection drug users: a comprehensive approach.new york state is home to an estimated 230,000 individuals chronically infected with hepatitis c virus (hcv) and roughly 171,500 active injection drug users (idus). hcv/hiv co-infection is common and models of service delivery that effectively meet idus' needs are required. a hcv strategic plan has stressed integration.200717854731
report of four donor-recipient oocyte cryopreservation cycles resulting in high pregnancy and implantation rates.to determine the clinical potential of donor-oocyte cryopreservation and thaw techniques for recipient patients.200717094985
atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high grade intraepithelial lesion (asc-h): does hpv matter?the role of human papillomavirus (hpv) in cases diagnosed as atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high squamous grade intraepithelial lesion (asc-h) in cervical specimens is not well established. the objective of this study is to evaluate the role of hpv status in cases of asc-h in a major cancer center. one hundred thirty-two patients with a diagnosis of asc-h were identified over a 4-yr period in our institution. forty-four of 132 cases were evaluated for high-risk hpv and had biopsy follow ...200717173297
the human sex ratio in new york city did not change after 11 september 2001. 200717204530
prenatal pesticide and pcb exposures and birth outcomes.evidence is inconsistent or poorly understood for links between polychlorinated biphenyls (pcbs), 1,1'-dichloro-2,2'-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethylene (dde), and organophosphate (op) pesticides and adverse pregnancy outcomes, although they are known developmental toxicants. we measured biomarkers of maternal exposure to dde, pcb, and op metabolites in the third trimester of pregnancy among 404 mothers in a multiethnic cohort in new york city. we also determined maternal paraoxonase (pon1), butyrylchol ...200717237730
genetic analysis of three us population groups using an x-chromosomal str decaplex.an x-chromosomal multiplex amplifying ten short tandem repeats (strs) in one single pcr reaction was developed and optimized in this work. the x-strs included were dxs8378, dxs9898, dxs8377, hprtb, gata172d05, dxs7423, dxs6809, dxs7132, dxs101, and dxs6789. decaplex performance was tested on 377 male samples from three united states population groups, namely, 130 african americans, 104 asians, and 143 hispanics. dxs8377 was the most polymorphic locus across all three populations, whereas dxs7423 ...200717237948
medication abortion employing routine sequential measurements of serum hcg and sonography only when indicated.this study was designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of providing medication abortion in a primary care site without routine use of pre- and postprocedure transvaginal sonography.200717241843
recovery of a us endangered fish.more fish have been afforded us endangered species act protection than any other vertebrate taxonomic group, and none has been designated as recovered. shortnose sturgeon (acipenser brevirostrum) occupy large rivers and estuaries along the atlantic coast of north america, and the species has been protected by the us endangered species act since its enactment.200717245444
rapid vaccine distribution in nontraditional settings: lessons learned from project viva.with growing fear of a worldwide influenza pandemic, programs that can rapidly vaccinate a broad range of persons are urgently needed. vaccination rates are low among disadvantaged and hard-to-reach populations living within urban communities, and delivering vaccines to these groups may prove challenging. project viva1 (venue-intensive vaccination for adults), staffed by teams of nurses and outreach workers, aimed to deliver vaccines rapidly within disadvantaged neighborhoods in new york city. p ...200717563280
lyme disease--united states, 2003-2005.lyme disease is caused by the spirochete borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (ixodes spp.). early manifestations of infection include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. left untreated, late manifestations involving the joints, heart, and nervous system can occur. a healthy people 2010 objective (14-8) is to reduce the annual incidence of lyme disease to 9.7 new cases per 100,000 population in 1 ...200717568368
rapid hiv testing in emergency departments--three u.s. sites, january 2005-march 2006.approximately one fourth of the estimated 1 million persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) in the united states are unaware that they are infected with hiv and at risk for transmitting the virus to others. in april 2003, cdc announced a new initiative, advancing hiv prevention: new strategies for a changing epidemic, aimed at reducing barriers to early diagnosis of hiv infection and increasing access of persons infected with hiv to medical care and prevention services. a priority ...200717585288
acute human immunodeficiency virus infection in a breast-fed infant in new york city.acute human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection in a breast-fed infant is a rare diagnosis in developed countries. we present a six-month old girl with postnatally acquired hiv infection complicated by pneumocystis jéroveci pneumonia, cytomegalovirus pneumonitis and encephalopathy. her mother had tested negative for hiv during pregnancy. children infected by mothers during an acute seroconversion may have more rapid disease progression.200717596814
Refresh
firstprev
12345678910...
nextlast
Displaying items 401 - 500 of 2273