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August 5, 2025
Associations of Serum Neurofilament Light Chain Concentration with Able Life and Healthy Life in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study
Abstract Serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a sensitive biomarker of brain injury, which has been increasingly used to prognosticate and monitor disease activity and treatment response in neurological diseases. Neural injury impacts the ability to live independently and maintain long-term health. These analyses aimed to examine the association of serum NfL concentrations with able…
Disordered Eating Behavior, Diabetes-Related Distress, and HbA1c among Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Abstract Background: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face elevated risk for poor glycemic control due to both psychosocial and social determinants related factors. Disordered eating behaviors (DEBs) and diabetes distress (DD) are two key psychosocial factors linked to worse outcomes. While DEBs and DD are well-documented contributors to poor glycemic…
Epidemiology of Symptomatic Respiratory Viral Codetections Among Children and Adults in the Cascadia Community-Based Cohort, 2022-2024
Abstract Background: Respiratory virus codetection, or the concurrent presence of multiple viruses in a single host, can complicate diagnoses and may influence clinical severity. This study examined the burden and clinical impact of viral codetections in a community-based U.S. cohort, focusing on eight common respiratory pathogens, including severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), influenza…
Association of Climate Factors and Dengue Case Counts in Florida
Abstract Dengue fever (DENF) is a common arboviral disease globally that is caused by four serotypes of the dengue virus (DENV -1, -2, -3, and -4) and transmitted through the bite of Aedes genus mosquitoes. The incidence of DENF has grown substantially over time, from 505,430 cases reported in 2000 to the World Health Organization,…
Associations between Neighborhood Disadvantage and Chronic Hepatitis B in the Central Puget Sound Region of Washington, 2018 to 2023
Abstract Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB) disproportionately affects immigrant and socioeconomically marginalized populations in the United States. Neighborhood-level metrics such as the Area Deprivation Index (ADI) may provide insight into structural and geographic drivers of CHB risk. We conducted a cross-sectional study that used electronic health record data from the University of Washington Medicine healthcare system…
Aging with HIV: The Interplay of Neighborhood Level Social Vulnerability, Social Support, and Physical Activity
Abstract Introduction: As the population of people living with HIV (PLHIV) ages, maintaining physical activity (PA) levels—particularly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)—is critical to preserving health and quality of life. However, social determinants of health, such as neighborhood disadvantage and limited social support, may pose barriers to engaging in PA. This study examined the associations between…
Nutritional Supplementation for Children Recovering from Long-Term Diarrhea in Kenya: A Mixed-Methods Study on Caregiver Acceptability and Adherence
Abstract ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess caregiver acceptability of and adherence to a nutritional supplement of lactoferrin and lysozyme administered to children recovering from long-term diarrhea sequelae in Kenya. DesignAn explanatory sequential mixed-methods sub-study nested within a 16-week double-blind randomized, placebo controlled trial. SettingHoma Bay, Kisii, and Migori Counties in Kenya. Participants A total of…
A Comparison of Chronic Disease Prevalence using All of Us (AOU), National Health Interview Surveillance (NHIS) and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Datasets in the Years 2022-2023
Abstract Background: Chronic diseases remain a primary public health problem in the United States, with disparities enduring across a wide range of racial and ethnic populations. This study assesses the generalizability of the All of Us (AoU) Research Program by analyzing the prevalence of chronic conditions with those from two national surveillance systems – National…
Association between cannabis retail outlet availability and sources of cannabis acquisition among young adults in Washington State, 2015–2021
Abstract This study examined associations between cannabis retail outlet availability and sources of cannabis acquisition among young adults, with particular focus on age-specific patterns and the potential modifying effects of the COVID pandemic. Data were from surveys from 4,252 young adults 18–25 years that used cannabis and were participating in the Washington Young Adult Health…
Assessing Shifts in Health Disparities: Analyzing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Washington State, 2018-2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic intensified longstanding health inequities in the United States, particularly among historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. In Washington State, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN), Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (NHPI), Black, and Hispanic populations face disproportionate burdens due to structural determinants such as socioeconomic disadvantage, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. However, limited research…
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