Objective Heart failure (HF) is a major public health issue due to its high morbidity, mortality and healthcare burden. This ...

Epidemiological methods provide a comprehensive toolkit for understanding the distribution, determinants and dynamics of disease within populations. Fundamental to public health, these methods range ...

Phase II study of ginkgo biloba in irradiated brain tumor survivors: Effects on quality of life (QOL), mood, and cognitive function. Background: Ependymomas are rare tumors of the brain and spinal ...

Changes of the lung cancer histology, diagnostic modality, stage, and smoking status among veterans over the past 20 years. Background: The Lebanese breast cancer screening campaign's impact has never ...

The faculty of the Department of Epidemiology are dedicated to advancing population health research using a variety of methodological approaches. Our research, from applied public health to ...

Background The participation of women in sports, including basketball, is becoming increasingly common, and this increased involvement raises concerns about the potential risk of sports injuries.

Suggested Citation: "4 Advances in Epidemiology." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Using 21st Century Science to Improve Risk-Related Evaluations. Washington, DC: The ...

Background There is limited evidence describing the injury profile of short-course triathletes, and detail regarding differences between male and females. Comprehensive and reliable longitudinal ...

The emergence of microbial diseases poses a significant threat to public health and welfare worldwide. The spread of these diseases can be endemic (continuous occurrence), epidemic (increased ...

Our studies ask important public health and clinical questions about environmental, socioeconomic, lifestyle, genetic, and other factors that may contribute to the incidence, recurrence, and mortality ...