Public health

Anorexia and Eating Patterns in the Elderly.

Anorexia and eating patterns in the elderly.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(5): e63539
Donini LM, Poggiogalle E, Piredda M, Pinto A, Barbagallo M, Cucinotta D, Sergi G

To evaluate the change in eating habits occurring in community- dwelling and institutionalized… Continue reading

Is Frequency of Family Meals Associated With Parental Encouragement of Healthy Eating Among Ethnically Diverse Eighth Graders?

Is frequency of family meals associated with parental encouragement of healthy eating among ethnically diverse eighth graders?

Public Health Nutr. 2013 May 7; 1-6
Poulos NS, Pasch KE, Springer AE, Hoelscher DM, Kelder SH

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the… Continue reading

The Nature and Scope of Gambling in Canada.

The nature and scope of gambling in Canada.

Addiction. 2013 May 7;
Smith G

AIMS: This paper provides a historical review of gambling in Canada and examines the benefits and shortcomings of present-day Canadian gambling policies and practices. This… Continue reading

Community-Partnered Cluster-Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Community Engagement and Planning or Resources for Services to Address Depression Disparities.

Community-Partnered Cluster-Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Community Engagement and Planning or Resources for Services to Address Depression Disparities.

J Gen Intern Med. 2013 May 7;
Wells KB, Jones L, Chung B, Dixon EL, Tang L, Gilmore J, Sherbourne C,… Continue reading

A Study on Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Alcoholics Attending the De-Addiction Center at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal.

A study on socio-demographic characteristics of alcoholics attending the de-addiction center at Burdwan medical college and hospital in West Bengal.

Indian J Public Health. 2013 Jan-Mar; 57(1): 33-5
Sarkar AP, Sen S, Mondal S, Singh OP, Chakraborty A, Swaika… Continue reading

Dynamic Vaccine Blocks Relapse to Compulsive Intake of Heroin.

Dynamic vaccine blocks relapse to compulsive intake of heroin.

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2013 May 6;
Schlosburg JE, Vendruscolo LF, Bremer PT, Lockner JW, Wade CL, Nunes AA, Stowe GN, Edwards S, Janda KD, Koob GF… Continue reading

The Long Arm of Parental Addictions: The Association With Adult Children’s Depression in a Population-Based Study.

The long arm of parental addictions: The association with adult children’s depression in a population-based study.

Psychiatry Res. 2013 May 1;
Fuller-Thomson E, B Katz R, T Phan V, P M Liddycoat J, Brennenstuhl S

Parental addictions have been… Continue reading

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Comorbidities, and Risk Situations.

Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, comorbidities, and risk situations.

J Pediatr (Rio J). 2013 Mar-Apr; 89(2): 124-30
Reinhardt MC, Reinhardt CA

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is highly prevalent, and its symptoms often represent a significant public health problem; thus, the aim… Continue reading

In Vitro Antileishmanial, Trypanocidal, and Mammalian Cell Activities of Diverse N,N’ -Dihetaryl Substituted Diamines and Related Compounds.

In vitro antileishmanial, trypanocidal, and Mammalian cell activities of diverse n,n’ -dihetaryl substituted diamines and related compounds.

Sci Pharm. 2013 Mar; 81(1): 43-55
Leal SM, Amado DF, Kouznetsov VV, Escobar P

The leishmaniasis and Chagas diseases constitute a serious… Continue reading

Pneumocystis Jirovecii Colonization in Non-HIV-Infected Patients Based on Nested-PCR Detection in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples.

Pneumocystis jirovecii Colonization in Non-HIV-Infected Patients Based on Nested-PCR Detection in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples.

Iran J Public Health. 2013; 42(3): 298-305
Khodadadi H, Mirhendi H, Mohebali M, Kordbacheh P, Zarrinfar H, Makimura K

Pneumocystis jirovecii causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)… Continue reading