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  • Krausz M, Schutz C; The impact of mood symptomatology on pattern of substance use among homeless

    May 29, 2015

    Maremmani AG, Bacciardi S, Gehring ND, Cambioli L, Schütz C, Akiskal HS, Jang K, Krausz M. The impact of mood symptomatology on pattern of substance use among homeless. J Affect Disord. 2015 May 1;176:164-70. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2015.01.059.Epub 2015 Feb 7. PubMed PMID: 25723559.

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  • Lynd LD. The humanistic and economic impact of following evidence-based asthma controller therapy: A simulation study.

    March 13, 2015

    Zafari Z, Sadatsafavi M, FitzGerald M, Lynd LD, Marra CA. The humanistic and economic impact of following evidence-based asthma controller therapy: A simulation study. Value Health. 2013 May; 16(3):A235. doi:10.1016/j.jval.2013.03.1195

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  • Lynd LD. Effectiveness of risk communication interventions on the medical follow-up of youth treated with antidepressants.

    March 13, 2015

    Cloutier AM, Greenfield B, Lavoie A, Lynd LD, Tournier M, Brabant MJ, Moride Y. Effectiveness of risk communication interventions on the medical follow-up of youth treated with antidepressants. Psychiatry Res. 2013 Oct 30;209(3):471-8. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2012.12.029. Epub 2013 May 9. PMID: 23664663

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  • Levin A. Effective CKD care in European countries: challenges and opportunities for health policy.

    March 13, 2015

    Bello AK, Levin A, Manns BJ, Feehally J, Drueke T, Faruque L, Hemmelgarn BR, Kernahan C, Mann J, Klarenbach S, Remuzzi G, Tonelli M; Kidney Health for Life Initiative. Effective CKD care in European countries: challenges and opportunities for health policy. Am J Kidney Dis. 2015 Jan;65(1):15-25. doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2014.07.033. Epub 2014 Nov 5. PMID: 25455091

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  • Schechter MT, Oviedo-Joekes E, Spittal PM: The Cedar Project: Residential transience and HIV vulnerability

    April 7, 2015

    Jongbloed K, Thomas V, Pearce ME, Christian KW, Zhang H, Oviedo-Joekes E, Schechter MT, Spittal PM, for The Cedar Project Partnership. The Cedar Project: Residential transience and HIV vulnerability among young Aboriginal people who use drugs. Health and Place. 2015 May; 33:125–131. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2015.02.008

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  • Gill JS; Focus Group Study of Public Opinion About Paying Living Kidney Donors in Australia

    May 29, 2015

    Tong A, Ralph AF, Chapman JR, Wong G, Gill JS, Josephson MA, Craig JC. Focus group study of public opinion about paying living kidney donors in AustraliaClin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2015 Apr 23. pii: CJN.10821014. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25908793.

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  • Anis AH; Multiattribute health utility scoring for the computerized adaptive measure CAT-5D-QOL was developed and validated

    May 29, 2015

    Kopec JA, Sayre EC, Rogers P, Davis AM, Badley EM, Anis AH, Abrahamowicz M, Russell L, Rahman MM, Esdaile JM. Multiattribute health utility scoring for the computerized adaptive measure CAT-5D-QOL was developed and validated. J Clin Epidemiol. 2015 Apr 14. pii: S0895-4356(15)00167-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.03.020. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25990544.

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  • Anis AH; Measurable definitions of ankylosing spondylitis management recommendations are needed for use in observational studies

    May 29, 2015

    Harvard S, Gossec L, Pham T, Richette P, Dougados M, Anis A, Fautrel B. Measurable definitions of ankylosing spondylitis management recommendations are needed for use in observational studies. Joint Bone Spine. 2015 Mar 13. pii: S1297-319X(15)00037-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jbspin.2015.01.019. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25776447.

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  • Anis AH; Systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of treatments for psoriasis

    May 29, 2015

    Zhang W, Islam N, Ma C, Anis AH. Systematic review of cost-effectiveness analyses of treatments for psoriasis. Pharmacoeconomics. 2015 Apr;33(4):327-40. doi: 10.1007/s40273-014-0244-9. PubMed PMID: 25475964.

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  • Bansback N, Ayas NT; The Effect of OSA on Work Disability and Work-Related Injuries

    May 29, 2015

    Hirsch Allen AJ, Bansback N, Ayas NT. The Effect of OSA on Work Disability and Work-Related Injuries. Chest. 2015 May 1;147(5):1422-8. doi: 10.1378/chest.14-1949. PubMed PMID: 25940253.

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  • Ayas NT; Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Kidney Disease: A Potential Bidirectional Relationship?

    May 29, 2015

    Abuyassin B, Sharma K, Ayas NT, Laher I. Obstructive sleep apnea and kidney disease: A potential bidirectional relationship? J Clin Sleep Med. 2015 Mar 3. pii: jc-00467-14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25845900.

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  • Ayas NT; Attributable length of stay and mortality of major bleeding as a complication of therapeutic anticoagulation in the intensive care unit

    June 15, 2015

    Ayas NT, Dodek PM, Wang H, Fowler R, Wong H, Norena M. Attributable length of stay and mortality of major bleeding as a complication of therapeutic anticoagulation in the intensive care unit. J Patient Saf. 2015 Mar;11(1):23-7. doi: 10.1097/PTS.0000000000000149. PubMed PMID: 25517649.

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