Social Determinants of Health Mediate COVID-19 Disparities in South Florida
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DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-06341-9
Abstract: Background There are several reports of health disparities related to COVID-19. Understanding social determinants of health (SDoH) could help develop mitigation strategies to prevent further COVID-19 spread. Our aim is to evaluate self-reported and census-based… read more here.
Keywords: zip code; determinants health; covid; health ... See more keywords
Swine exposure and methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection among hospitalized patients with skin and soft tissue infections in Illinois: A ZIP code‐level analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2017.07.037
Abstract: Background: Methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a bacterial pathogen, is a predominant cause of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in the United States. Swine‐production facilities have been recognized as potential environmental reservoirs of MRSA. To… read more here.
Keywords: zip code; infection; exposure; mrsa ... See more keywords
Structures of β-klotho reveal a ‘zip code’-like mechanism for endocrine FGF signalling
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DOI: 10.1038/nature25010
Abstract: Canonical fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) activate FGF receptors (FGFRs) through paracrine or autocrine mechanisms in a process that requires cooperation with heparan sulfate proteoglycans, which function as co-receptors for FGFR activation. By contrast, endocrine FGFs… read more here.
Keywords: fgf; mechanism; zip code; fgf21 ... See more keywords
A large-scale retrospective study of opioid poisoning in New York State with implications for targeted interventions
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-84148-2
Abstract: Opioid overdose related deaths have increased dramatically in recent years. Combating the opioid epidemic requires better understanding of the epidemiology of opioid poisoning (OP). To discover trends and patterns of opioid poisoning and the demographic… read more here.
Keywords: large scale; zip code; opioid poisoning; york state ... See more keywords
Distress, Depression, and the Effect of ZIP Code in Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Patients and Their Significant Others.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000469
Abstract: BACKGROUND Distress screening of cancer patients is mandated by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Clinical implementation remains limited, particularly in surgical oncology settings in individuals with pancreaticobiliary cancers. STUDY DESIGN This study… read more here.
Keywords: distress; significant others; cancer patients; zip code ... See more keywords
Variation in dental services by rurality among privately insured adults in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1111/jphd.12398
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Rurality is associated with reduced dental access and worse oral health outcomes. It is unknown whether there is variation in dental services received by rural adults who visit a dentist. METHODS This was a… read more here.
Keywords: zip code; dental services; procedure; among privately ... See more keywords
The ZIP Code of Vesicle Trafficking in Apicomplexa: SEC1/Munc18 and SNARE Proteins
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.02092-20
Abstract: The phylum of Apicomplexa groups medically relevant parasites such as those responsible for malaria and toxoplasmosis. As members of the Alveolata superphylum, these protozoans possess specialized organelles in addition to those found in all members… read more here.
Keywords: vesicular trafficking; snare proteins; zip code; munc18 snare ... See more keywords
Absolute versus relative socioeconomic disadvantage and homicide: a spatial ecological case–control study of US zip codes
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DOI: 10.1186/s40621-022-00371-z
Abstract: Background Homicide is a major cause of death and contributes to health disparities in the United States. This burden overwhelmingly affects people from racial and ethnic minority populations as homicide occurs more often in neighborhoods… read more here.
Keywords: study; socioeconomic disadvantage; income; zip ... See more keywords
Demographic and urban environmental variables associated with dog bites in Detroit.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.254.8.986
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify demographic and urban environmental variables associated with prevalence rates of dog bites per zip code in Detroit. DESIGN Retrospective ecological study. SAMPLE 6,540 people who visited any 1 of 15 hospital emergency… read more here.
Keywords: environmental variables; urban environmental; dog bites; zip code ... See more keywords
DA7R: A 7-Letter Zip Code to Target PDAC
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DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15051508
Abstract: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, and is among the most aggressive and still incurable cancers. Innovative and successful therapeutic strategies are extremely needed. Peptides represent a versatile and… read more here.
Keywords: da7r letter; letter zip; zip code; pdac ... See more keywords
Examining Variation in Life Expectancy Estimates by ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) in Hawaii’s Four Main Counties, 2008–2012
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DOI: 10.5888/pcd15.180035
Abstract: Despite comparable county-level estimates in Hawai`i, substantial variations in life expectancy exist by ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) (14.4 years between the highest life expectancy and the lowest life expectancy), highlighting the importance of examining… read more here.
Keywords: zip code; code tabulation; life; zcta ... See more keywords