Search Results - "Freeman, D H"

Meta‐analysis: interferon improves outcomes following ablation or resection of hepatocellular carcinoma by Singal, A. K., Freeman Jr, D. H., Anand, B. S.

“…Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 32: 851–858 Summary Background  Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is third most common cause of tumour‐related death in the US with…”
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Increase in Mortality Rate of Liver Transplant Candidates Residing in Specific Geographic Areas: Analysis of UNOS Data by Zorzi, D., Rastellini, C., Freeman, D. H., Elias, G., Duchini, A., Cicalese, L.

“…We sought to evaluate survival of liver transplant candidates living in geographic areas with limited access to specialized transplant centers (TxC). We…”
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Atypical experiences of captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are associated with higher hair cortisol concentrations as adults by Jacobson, S. L., Freeman, H. D., Santymire, R. M., Ross, S. R.

“…Experiences during early development are influential on the lives of human and non-human primates into adulthood. The population of captive chimpanzees in the…”
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Childhood lead poisoning in Massachusetts communities: its association with sociodemographic and housing characteristics by Sargent, J D, Brown, M J, Freeman, J L, Bailey, A, Goodman, D, Freeman, D H, Jr

“…The purpose of the study was to examine the relationship between communities' sociodemographic and housing characteristics and incidence of lead poisoning…”
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Perceived health change in the aftermath of a petrochemical accident: an examination of pre-accident, within-accident, and post-accident variables by Peek, M K, Cutchin, M P, Freeman, D H, Perez, N A, Goodwin, J S

“…Background:Little research has been conducted on changes in perceived health after an industrial accident. Using data from an ongoing survey on stress and…”
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Social support and depressive symptoms in the elderly by Oxman, T E, Berkman, L F, Kasl, S, Freeman, Jr, D H, Barrett, J

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of characteristics of social networks and support on depressive symptoms in the elderly. The subjects were…”
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HIV infection, risk behaviors, and depressive symptoms among Puerto Rican sex workers by Alegria, M, Vera, M, Freeman, D H, Jr, Robles, R, Santos, M C, Rivera, C L

“…This paper examines the association of depressive symptoms with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors among 127 sex workers. Data…”
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An approach to identifying incident breast cancer cases using Medicare claims data by Freeman, Jean L, Zhang, Dong, Freeman, Daniel H, Goodwin, James S

“…This study developed and evaluated a method for ascertaining a newly diagnosed breast cancer case using multiple sources of data from the Medicare claims…”
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What drove changes in the use of breast conserving surgery since the early 1980s? The role of the clinical trial, celebrity action and an NIH consensus statement by XIANGLIN DU, FREEMAN, D. H, SYBLIK, D. A

“…Three important events in the history of breast cancer treatment occurred between 1983 and 1995: a large clinical trial, first lady Nancy Reagan's choice of…”
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Depressive symptoms in relation to physical health and functioning in the elderly by Berkman, L F, Berkman, C S, Kasl, S, Freeman, Jr, D H, Leo, L, Ostfeld, A M, Cornoni-Huntley, J, Brody, J A

“…The associations between depressive symptoms and functional disability and chronic conditions are examined in an elderly cohort of 2,806 noninstitutionalized…”
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Birth Weight- and Gestational Age-Specific Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Mortality: United States, 1991 Versus 1995 by Malloy, Michael H, Freeman, Daniel H, PhD, Jr

“…To estimate the changes in birth weight- and gestational age-specific sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) mortality rates since the publication of the…”
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A Standardized-Patient Assessment of a Continuing Medical Education Program to Improve Physicians' Cancer-Control Clinical Skills by Carney, Patricia A

“…The cancer control skills of 25 physicians who participated in continuing medical education involving discussion, role playing, videotaped clinical encounters,…”
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Temporal and Regional Variation in the Use of Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiotherapy for Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer From 1983 to 1995 by Du, Xianglin, Freeman, Jean L., Freeman, Daniel H., Syblik, Dorothy A., Goodwin, James S.

“…Background. Authorities recommend radiation therapy after breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer. Numerous studies have reported that older women…”
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Help Seeking for Mental Health Care among Poor Puerto Ricans: Problem Recognition, Service Use, and Type of Provider by Vera, Mildred, Alegría, Margarita, Freeman, Daniel H., Robles, Rafaela, Pescosolido, Bernice, Peña, Marisol

“…Objectives. This study examines the effects of health, predisposing, and enabling factors on recognition of a mental health problem, use of formal mental…”
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Drug abuse and illicit drug use in Puerto Rico by Canino, G, Anthony, J C, Freeman, D H, Jr, Shrout, P, Rubio-Stipec, M

“…Based on an epidemiologic field survey of community households in Puerto Rico, this study estimates the frequency of illicit drug use and clinically defined…”
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The periodic health examination provided to asymptomatic older women : an assessment using standardized patients by CARNEY, P. A, DIETRICH, A. J, FREEMAN, D. H, MOTT, L. A

“…To describe physical examination and cancer prevention services provided by primary care physicians in response to the request for a "checkup" by an…”
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Patterns of mental health utilization among island Puerto Rican poor by Alegria, M, Robles, R, Freeman, D H, Vera, M, Jimenez, A L, Rios, C, Rios, R

“…This paper describes utilization of mental health services by poor Puerto Ricans living on the island. It examines the utilization rates, within health…”
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The influence of patients' concerns on surgeons' recommendations for early breast cancer by Wu, Z.H., Freeman, J.L., Greer, A.L., Jr, D.H. Freeman, Goodwin, J.S.

“…This paper examines whether an older patient's concerns about surgical treatment of breast cancer–such as fear of dying or about losing a breast–affect the…”
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Cytology at the time of cervical colposcopy by Tapisiz, O L, Ertan, K, Tyner, J, Borahay, M, Freeman, D H, Kilic, G S

“…The efforts of the authors are to evaluate the role of performing a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear at the time of colposcopy. This retrospective chart review…”
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Characteristic Hostility in Schizophrenic Outpatients by Bartels, Stephen J., Drake, Robert E., Wallach, Michael A., Freeman, Daniel H.

“…In this study of 133 schizophrenic outpatients, we assessed characteristic hostility and correlates of hostility over a 6-month period. Results showed that 13…”
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