Publications by authors named "D B Camaione"
Occupational pesticide exposure has been linked to cutaneous melanoma in epidemiological studies. We studied the association between cutaneous melanoma and the residential use of pesticides. This is a case-control study of cutaneous melanoma (287 incident cases; 299 controls).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of intense strength training on standing balance, walking speed, and sit-to-stand performance in older adults.
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci
May 2001
Article Synopsis
- Muscle size and strength decline with age, leading to increased fall risk among older adults, which can have significant economic and functional consequences.
- An 8-week study with older adults (aged 61-87) showed that a 3-day per week intense strength training program significantly improved strength across all lower body exercises, with no reported injuries.
- While strength training enhanced maximal walking speed, it did not demonstrate significant benefits for balance or sit-to-stand performance, indicating that the relationship between strength gain and fall risk needs further exploration.
White Sponge Nevus (WSN) is a rare, autosomal dominant disorder that predominantly affects noncornified stratified squamous epithelia. Clinically, it is characterized by the presence of soft, white, and "spongy" plaques in the oral mucosa. The characteristic histopathologic features are epithelial thickening, parakeratosis, and vacuolization of the suprabasal layer of oral epithelial keratinocytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac rehabilitation (CR) has known benefits after myocardial infarction (MI) or coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Yet, only a small percentage of patients are referred for outpatient CR after hospital discharge. This study investigates patient characteristics related to referral to CR and cardiac exercise self-efficacy, a salient predictor of health behavior change and maintenance.
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