Exposome involvement in the development of acne vulgaris
Abstract Acne vulgaris is one of the most prevalent chronic inflammatory skin diseases worldwide, characterized by marked clinical heterogeneity, fluctuating…
social determinants of health
Prevalence and factors associated with pain-related disabilities among Inuit in Canada in 2017: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Working with an Indigenous Advisory Committee, including an Inuit Health Advisor and Researcher, we analyzed the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples…
Promoting diversity in clinical trials: insights from planning the ALUMNI AD study in historically underrepresented US populations with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
Abstract Clinical trial participation across disease areas, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), has been biased towards White participants of European ancestry.…
The Role of Social Deprivation and Cannabis Use in Explaining Variation in the Incidence of Psychotic Disorders: Findings From the EU-GEI Study
Abstract Background and Hypothesis: Recent findings suggest the incidence of first-episode psychotic disorders (FEP) varies according to setting-level deprivation and…
People who use drugs engagement in substance use disorder services and harm reduction: evaluation, challenges and future direction of a community-based intervention
Abstract Background: Since 1996, an urban community-based organization whose primary mission is to serve diverse94 and emerging community health needs…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social determinants of health, mental health, and substance use among key populations affected by sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in Canada
Abstract Objectives: We assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social determinants of health, mental health, substance use, and…
Prediction of adverse events risk in patients with comorbid post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder using electronic medical records by deep learning models
Abstract Background: Identifying co-occurring mental disorders and elevated risk is vital for optimization of healthcare processes. In this study, we…
Prediction of Adverse Events Risk in Patients with Comorbid Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder Using Electronic Medical Records by Deep Learning Models
Abstract Background: Prediction of high-risk events in mental disorder patients is crucial. In our previous study, we developed a deep…
Social Determinants of Health Associated with How Cannabis is Obtained and Used in Patients with Cancer Receiving Care at a Cancer Treatment Center in Pennsylvania
Abstract Despite increased rates of cannabis use among patients with cancer, there are gaps in our understanding of barriers to…
Developing and testing a prediction model for periodontal disease using machine learning and big electronic dental record data
Abstract Despite advances in periodontal disease (PD) research and periodontal treatments, 42% of the US population suffer from periodontitis. PD…