Browsing Department of Epidemiology Faculty Papers by Title
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A community study of the effect of particulate matter on blood measures of inflammation and thrombosis in an elderly population
(2007)Background: The mechanism behind the triggering effect of fine particulate matter (PM) air pollution on cardiovascular events remains elusive. We postulated that elevated levels of PM would be associated with increased ... -
Comparing a single-stage geocoding method to a multi-stage geocoding method: how much and where do they disagree?
(2007)Background: Geocoding methods vary among spatial epidemiology studies. Errors in the geocoding process and differential match rates may reduce study validity. We compared two geocoding methods using 8,157 Washington State ... -
Diagnostic Guide for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: The 4-Digit Diagnostic Code
(University of Washington, 2004)The FASD 4-Digit Code is used by an interdisciplinary team to diagnose fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Briefly, the 4 digits of the FASD 4-Digit Code reflect the magnitude of expression of the 4 key diagnostic features ... -
Economic security and food access during the COVID-19 pandemic: Clark County, June to July 2020, Research Brief 4 (Clark County)
(2020-10)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) funded through the University of Washington (UW) Population Health Initiative (UWPHI) was deployed from June 18th to July 31st, 2020. The goal was to understand the ... -
Economic security and food access during the COVID-19 pandemic: King County, June to July 2020, Research Brief 2 (King County)
(2020-10)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) funded through the University of Washington (UW) Population Health Initiative (UWPHI) was deployed from June 18th to July 31st, 2020. The goal was to understand the ... -
Economic security and food access during the COVID-19 pandemic: Pierce County, June to July 2020, Research Brief 3 (Pierce County)
(2020-10)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) funded through the University of Washington (UW) Population Health Initiative (UWPHI) was deployed from June 18th to July 31st, 2020. The goal was to understand the ... -
Economic security and food access during the COVID-19 pandemic: Snohomish County, June to July 2020, Research Brief 5 (Snohomish County)
(2020-10)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) funded through the University of Washington (UW) Population Health Initiative (UWPHI) was deployed from June 18th to July 31st, 2020. The goal was to understand the ... -
Economic Security and Food Access in Washington State During the COVID-19 Pandemic, June to July 2020, Research Brief 1
(2020-09)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) funded through the University of Washington (UW) Population Health Initiative (UWPHI) was deployed from June 18th to July 31st, 2020. The goal was to understand the ... -
Increase in mammography detected breast cancer over time at a community based regional cancer center: a longitudinal cohort study 1990-2005
(2008)Background: Coincident with the advent of mammography screening, breast carcinoma in situ has increased in the US population. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study of all women presenting with primary breast ... -
Integrating open-source technologies to build low-cost information systems for improved access to public health data
(2008)Effective public health practice relies on the availability of public health data sources and assessment tools to convey information to investigators, practitioners, policy makers, and the general public. Emerging communication ... -
Intrastrain and interstrain genetic variation within a paralogous gene family in Chlamydia pneumoniae
(2002)Background: Chlamydia pneumoniae causes human respiratory diseases and has recently been associated with atherosclerosis. Analysis of the three recently published C. pneumoniae genomes has led to the identification of a ... -
Iron overload diminishes atherosclerosis in apoE-deficient mice
(2001-06-15)It has been proposed that elevated levels of tissue iron increase the risk for atherosclerosis, perhaps by favoring the formation of pro-atherogenic oxidized LDL. Working with apoE-deficient (apoE–/–) mice, which do not ... -
Mapping COVID-19 risk factors by King County ZIP codes, June to July 2020, Research Brief 6
(2020-10)The Washington (WA) State Food Security Survey (WAFOOD) was launched online in June-July 2020. A total of 2,621 WA residents in 38 of 39 counties responded. WAFOOD data on food insecurity were joined with King County data ... -
Quality of life of 5-10 year breast cancer survivors diagnosed between age 40 and 49
(2004)Background: The purpose of this report is to examine the correlates of quality of life (QOL) of a well-defined group of long-term breast cancer survivors diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 49. Methods: Women were eligible ...