Alert me when new articles in Press are available via or via
Note to users: This section contains peer reviewed, accepted articles to be published in the journal. When an article is assigned to an issue, the "Articles In Press" version will be removed from this section. "Articles In Press" consist of: • Corrected proofs: articles that contain the authors' corrections but typically have not been assigned issue and page numbers.
Covariate adjustment increases statistical power in randomized controlled trials • CORRESPONDENCE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 On behalf of the IMPACT investigators, Hester Lingsma, Bob Roozenbeek, Ewout Steyerberg Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.003 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (57 KB)
Validation testing of a three-component model of Short Form-36 scores • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Yoshimi Suzukamo, Shunichi Fukuhara, Joseph Green, Mark Kosinski, Barbara Gandek, John E. Ware Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (808 KB)
Routine health insurance data for scientific research: potential and limitations of the Agis Health Database • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Hugo M. Smeets, Niek J. de Wit, Arno W. Hoes Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.023 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (156 KB)
Uptake of methods to deal with publication bias in systematic reviews has increased over time, but there is still much scope for improvement • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 01 September 2010 Sheetal Parekh-Bhurke, Chun S. Kwok, Chun Pang, Lee Hooper, Yoon K. Loke, Jon J. Ryder, Alex J. Sutton, Caroline B. Hing, Ian Harvey, Fujian Song Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.022 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (292 KB) | Add-Ons
Covariate adjustment in RCTs results in increased power to detect conditional effects compared with the power to detect unadjusted or marginal effects • CORRESPONDENCE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Peter C. Austin, Andrea Manca, Merrick Zwarenstein, David N. Juurlink, Matthew B. Stanbrook Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.004 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (63 KB)
The rhythm of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 John R. Hurst Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.021 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (112 KB)
N-of-1 clinical trials should be incorporated into clinical practice • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Jesse A. Berlin Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.006 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (63 KB)
Bayesian statistical method was underused despite its advantages in the assessment of implantable medical devices • REVIEW ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Leslie Pibouleau, Sylvie Chevret Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.018 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (172 KB)
Predictive value of Medicare claims data for identifying revision of index hip replacement was modest • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Jeffrey N. Katz, Elizabeth A. Wright, John A. Baron, Kelly L. Corbett, Akosua A. Nti, Henrik Malchau, John Wright, Elena Losina Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (90 KB) | Add-Ons
A threshold regression model for recurrent exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 S.D. Aaron, T. Ramsay, K. Vandemheen, G.A. Whitmore Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (274 KB)
Future disability projections could be improved by connecting to the theory of a dynamic equilibrium • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Bart Klijs, Johan P. Mackenbach, Anton E Kunst Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.018 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (173 KB)
Prospectively screening for eligible patients was inaccurate in predicting patient recruitment of orthopedic randomized trials • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Bauke W. Kooistra, Bernadette G. Dijkman, Gordon H. Guyatt, Sheila Sprague, Paul Tornetta, Mohit Bhandari Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.05.002 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (358 KB)
Published norms underestimate the health-related quality of life among persons with type 2 diabetes • REVIEW ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 August 2010 Susan L. Norris, Tarra K. McNally, Xuanping Zhang, Brittany Burda, Benjamin Chan, Farah M. Chowdhury, Ping Zhang, Donald Patrick Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (438 KB) | Add-Ons
Standing on the promises: First wave validation reports of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 August 2010 Maarten Boers Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.06.007 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (79 KB)
Weighted index explained more variance in physical function than an additively scored functional comorbidity scale • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 August 2010 Linda Resnik, Pedro Gozalo, Dennis L. Hart Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.019 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (304 KB)
Systematic review highlights difficulty interpreting diverse clinical outcomes in abnormal uterine bleeding trials • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 13 August 2010 David D. Rahn, Husam Abed, Vivian W. Sung, Kristen A. Matteson, Rebecca G. Rogers, Michelle Y. Morrill, Matthew D. Barber, Joseph I. Schaffer, Thomas L. Wheeler, Ethan M. Balk, Katrin Uhlig, for the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons—Systematic Review Group Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (155 KB) | Add-Ons
Reviews assessing the quality or the reporting of randomized controlled trials are increasing over time but raised questions about how quality is assessed • REVIEW ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 13 August 2010 Agnes Dechartres, Pierre Charles, Sally Hopewell, Philippe Ravaud, Douglas G. Altman Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (204 KB) | Add-Ons
Estimating prevalence of diabetes in a Congolese town was feasible • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 13 August 2010 Muel Telo Muyer, Erik Muls, Mala A. Mapatano, Risasi Makulo, Moïse Mvitu, Wivine Kimenyembo, Makasa Mandja, Pierre Kimbondo, Ebanz'Osongo Bieleli, Dieudonné Kaïmbo wa Kaïmbo, Nazaire Nseka, Wemakoy Okitolonda, Carla Truyers, Frank Buntinx Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.014 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (426 KB)
Representativeness of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Internet panel • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 06 August 2010 Honghu Liu, David Cella, Richard Gershon, Jie Shen, Leo S. Morales, William Riley, Ron D. Hays Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.11.021 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (450 KB)
Relative to the general US population, chronic diseases are associated with poorer health-related quality of life as measured by the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 06 August 2010 Nan E. Rothrock, Ron D. Hays, Karen Spritzer, Susan E. Yount, William Riley, David Cella Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.012 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (182 KB)
Graphical methods and numerical summaries for presenting results from multiple-treatment meta-analysis: an overview and tutorial • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 06 August 2010 Georgia Salanti, A.E. Ades, John P.A. Ioannidis Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (343 KB)
The Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) developed and tested its first wave of adult self-reported health outcome item banks: 2005-2008 • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 David Cella, William Riley, Arthur Stone, Nan Rothrock, Bryce Reeve, Susan Yount, Dagmar Amtmann, Rita Bode, Daniel Buysse, Seung Choi, Karon Cook, Robert DeVellis, Darren DeWalt, James F. Fries, Richard Gershon, Elizabeth A. Hahn, Jin-Shei Lai, Paul Pilkonis, Dennis Revicki, Matthias Rose, Kevin Weinfurt, Ron Hays, on behalf of the PROMIS Cooperative Group Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1466 KB)
Five preference-based indexes in cataract and heart failure patients were not equally responsive to change • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 05 August 2010 Robert M. Kaplan, Steven Tally, Ron D. Hays, David Feeny, Theodore G. Ganiats, Mari Palta, Dennis G. Fryback Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (548 KB)
AGREE II: Advancing guideline development, reporting and evaluation in health care • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 26 July 2010 Melissa C. Brouwers, Michelle E. Kho, George P. Browman, Jako S. Burgers, Francoise Cluzeau, Gene Feder, Béatrice Fervers, Ian D. Graham, Jeremy Grimshaw, Steven E. Hanna, Peter Littlejohns, Julie Makarski, Louise Zitzelsberger, AGREE Next Steps Consortium Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.07.001 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (116 KB)
Strengthening the reliability and credibility of observational epidemiology studies by creating an Observational Studies Register • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 July 2010 Gerard M.H. Swaen, Neil Carmichael, John Doe Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.009 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (104 KB)
Diabetics can be identified in an electronic medical record using laboratory tests and prescriptions • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Karen Tu, Doug Manuel, Kelvin Lam, Doug Kavanagh, Tezeta F. Mitiku, Helen Guo Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
Departures from community equipoise may lead to incorrect inference in randomized trials • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Jeffrey N. Katz, John Wright, Bruce A. Levy, John A. Baron, Elena Losina Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.008 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (104 KB)
Critical appraisal of health literacy indices revealed variable underlying constructs, narrow content and psychometric weaknesses • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 July 2010 Joanne E. Jordan, Richard H. Osborne, Rachelle Buchbinder Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.04.005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (336 KB) | Add-Ons
Appraising a tool for guideline appraisal (the AGREE II instrument) • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 July 2010 Antonio L. Dans, Leonila F. Dans Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.06.005 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (64 KB)
Meta-analyses of small numbers of trials often agree with longer-term results • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 July 2010 Peter Herbison, Jean Hay-Smith, William J. Gillespie Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (929 KB)
Osteoarthritis Index delivered by mobile phone (m-WOMAC) is valid, reliable, and responsive • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 07 July 2010 Nicholas Bellamy, Cecilia Wilson, Joan Hendrikz, Sarah L. Whitehouse, Bipin Patel, Simon Dennison, Tim Davis, for the EDC Study Group Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.013 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (171 KB)
Assessing the impact of attrition in randomized controlled trials • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 23 June 2010 Catherine E. Hewitt, Bharathy Kumaravel, Jo C. Dumville, David J. Torgerson, on behalf of the trial attrition study group Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (196 KB)
Pre-notification did not increase response rate in addition to follow-up: a randomized trial • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 June 2010 Alice Hammink, Paul Giesen, Michel Wensing Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (72 KB)
A review of critical appraisal tools show they lack rigor: Alternative tool structure is proposed • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 June 2010 Michael Crowe, Lorraine Sheppard Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.008 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (208 KB) | Add-Ons
Item nonresponse to psychosocial questionnaires was associated with higher mortality after acute myocardial infarction • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 June 2010 Elisa Candido, Paul Kurdyak, David A. Alter Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (232 KB)
Five-point scales outperform 10-point scales in a randomized comparison of item scaling for the Patient Experiences Questionnaire • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 June 2010 Andrew M. Garratt, Jon Helgeland, Pål Gulbrandsen Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (337 KB)
Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies (GRRAS) were proposed • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 June 2010 Jan Kottner, Laurent Audigé, Stig Brorson, Allan Donner, Byron J. Gajewski, Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, Chris Roberts, Mohamed Shoukri, David L. Streiner Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.002 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (220 KB)
The quality of safety reporting in trials is still suboptimal: Survey of major general medical journals • REVIEW ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 June 2010 Anna-Bettina Haidich, Charis Birtsou, Theodore Dardavessis, Ilias Tirodimos, Malamatenia Arvanitidou Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.005 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (843 KB) | Add-Ons
Application of Rasch analysis in health care is increasing and is applied for variable reasons in mobility instruments • REVIEW ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 June 2010 Shane L. Belvedere, Natalie A. de Morton Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.012 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (195 KB) | Add-Ons
The Pragmatic-Explanatory Continuum Indicator Summary (PRECIS) instrument was useful for refining a randomized trial design: Experiences from an investigative team • SHORT COMMUNICATION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 June 2010 Daniel L. Riddle, Robert E. Johnson, Mark P. Jensen, Francis J. Keefe, Kurt Kroenke, Matthew J. Bair, Dennis C. Ang Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.03.006 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (222 KB)
Charlson and Rx-Risk comorbidity indices were predictive of mortality in the Australian health care setting • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 18 June 2010 Christine Y. Lu, John Barratt, Agnes Vitry, Elizabeth Roughead Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (109 KB)
Study design attributes influenced patients' willingness to participate in clinical research: a randomized vignette-based study • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 June 2010 Thomas Agoritsas, Marie Deom, Thomas V. Perneger Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.007 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (180 KB) | Add-Ons
Subjective risk vs. objective risk can lead to different post-cesarean birth decisions based on multiattribute modeling • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 June 2010 Poonam S. Sharma, Karen B. Eden, Jeanne-Marie Guise, Holly B. Jimison, James G. Dolan Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (515 KB)
Two prognostic indicators of the publication rate of clinical studies were available during ethical review • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 June 2010 Jean Philippe de Jonga, Gerben Ter Rieta, Dick Ludolf Willemsa Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.018 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (205 KB)
A self-report home environment screening tool identified older women at risk of falls • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 June 2010 Afsoon Hassani Mehraban, Lynette A. Mackenzie, Julie E. Byles Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.013 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (132 KB)
A randomized trial of electronic reminders showed a reduction in the time to respond to postal questionnaires • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 June 2010 Rebecca Ashby, Gwen Turner, Ben Cross, Natasha Mitchell, David Torgerson Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.020 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (160 KB)
Are randomized trials conducted in China or India biased? A comparative empirical analysis • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 16 June 2010 Dalu Zhang, Nick Freemantle, K.K. Cheng Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
Considerable differences exist between prevalent and incident myocardial infarction cohorts derived from the same population • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 17 May 2010 Brian S. Buckley, Colin R. Simpson, David J. McLernon, Philip C. Hannaford, Andrew W. Murphy Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.017 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (114 KB)
The usefulness of administrative databases for identifying disease cohorts is increased with a multivariate model • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 11 May 2010 Carl van Walraven, Peter C. Austin, Douglas Manuel, Greg Knoll, Allison Jennings, Alan J. Forster Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.016 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (601 KB) | Add-Ons
Five questions predicted long-term, severe, back-related functional limitations: evidence from three large prospective studies • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 10 May 2010 Clermont E. Dionne, Natalie Le Sage, Renée-Louise Franche, Michel Dorval, Claire Bombardier, Richard A. Deyo Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.02.004 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1612 KB)
Logistic regression was preferred to estimate risk differences and numbers needed to be exposed adjusted for covariates • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 Ulrich Gehrmann, Oliver Kuss, Jürgen Wellmann, Ralf Bender Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (186 KB)
Response times follow lognormal or gamma distribution in arthritis patients • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 Lusine Abrahamyan, Joseph Beyene, JingYuan Feng, Yun Chon, Andrew R. Willan, Heinrike Schmeling, Gerd Horneff, Edward C. Keystone, Brian M. Feldman Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.11.019 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (327 KB)
Calculating kappas from adjusted data improved the comparability of the reliability of triage systems: a comparative study • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 Ineke van der Wulp, Henk F. van Stel Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.012 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (436 KB) | Add-Ons
Influence of trial registration on reporting quality of randomized trials: Study from highest ranked journals • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 L. Reveiz, M. Cortés-Jofré, C. Asenjo Lobos, G. Nicita, A. Ciapponi, M. Garcìa-Dieguez, D. Tellez, M. Delgado, I. Solà, E. Ospina, Iberoamerican Cochrane Network Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.013 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (124 KB)
Validity of self-report of infections in a longitudinal cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis differs by source of report and infection severity • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 Julia F. Simard, Matthew L. Stoll, Nancy A. Shadick, Elizabeth W. Karlson, Daniel H. Solomon Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.014 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (153 KB)
Psychosocial factors predicted nonrecovery in both specific and nonspecific diagnoses at arm, neck, and shoulder • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 30 April 2010 Ellen Keijsers, Anita Feleus, Harald S. Miedema, Bart W. Koes, Sita M.A. Bierma-Zeinstra Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.015 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (184 KB)
Vision-related quality of life Core Measure (VCM1) showed low-impact differential item functioning between groups with different administration modes • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 22 April 2010 Ruth M.A. van Nispen, Dirk L. Knol, Lidwine B. Mokkink, Hannie C. Comijs, Dorly J.H. Deeg, Ger H.M.B. van Rens. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.12.010 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (380 KB)
Combining heterogenous studies using the random-effects model is a mistake and leads to inconclusive meta-analyses • DISCUSSION In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 21 April 2010 Mohamad M. Al khalaf, Lukman Thalib, Suhail A.R. Doi Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2010.01.009 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (170 KB) | Add-Ons
Science mapping analysis characterizes 235 biases in biomedical research • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 April 2010 David Chavalarias, John P.A. Ioannidis Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.12.011 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1117 KB) | Add-Ons
Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale was responsive and showed reasonable interpretability after a multidisciplinary treatment • FULL-LENGTH ARTICLE In Press Corrected Proof , Available online 20 April 2010 Christophe Demoulin, Raymond Ostelo, J. André Knottnerus, Rob J.E.M. Smeets Journal of Clinical Epidemiology DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2009.08.029 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (182 KB)
Copyright © 2010 Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Feedback | About Us | Help | Contact Us | The content on this site is intended for health professionals.