The revised colorectal cancer screening guideline and screening burden at community health centers.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer among men and women combined, and the second leading cause of cancer death in the US. The revised USPSTF CRC screening recommendations increased CRC screening needs across health systems, which may create particular challenges for community health centers (CHCs) given their resource constraints. The objective of our study is to assess CRC screening rates across 10 CHCs in Massachusetts and estimate the additional increase in the number of average-risk screening-eligible individuals after the revision in guidelines.

Teratogenicity of depleted uranium aerosols: a review from an epidemiological perspective.

Background: Depleted uranium is being used increasingly often as a component of munitions in military conflicts. Military personnel, civilians and the DU munitions producers are being exposed to the DU aerosols that are generated.

Methods: We reviewed toxicological data on both natural and depleted uranium.

The effects of planned duration of residential drug abuse treatment on recovery and HIV risk behavior.

Objective: This study assessed the effects of planned duration of residential drug abuse treatment on recovery from drug use and on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors.

Methods: Two concurrent randomized controlled trials of programs differing in planned duration were conducted: 6-month vs 12-month versions of a traditional therapeutic community program, and 3-month vs 6-month versions of a modified therapeutic community incorporating a relapse prevention and health education program. Outcomes, measured at least 16.

Data for empowerment! The application of small area analysis in community health education and evaluation.

This article describes the use of Small Area Analysis (SAA) techniques in public health education planning and evaluation efforts. An array of health and social indicators for a mid-size metropolitan city (150,000+) were collected as part of the evaluation of a Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) community partnership grant for alcohol and other drug prevention. Data sources included the state public health department, school system, hospitals, census bureau, police department, and the city administration.

Strategies for follow-up of drug users: field research guidelines.

The timely follow-up of clients who exited from two residential treatment programs was achieved by the consistent application of the described strategies. The enrollment and treatment phases of the study provided the environment for the use of standard follow-up and enhanced outreach methods. The applicability of the strategies to a variety of settings makes the prioritization of the follow-up methods presented a meaningful one.