News Category: Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center
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alzheimer's
New Genes May Contribute to Alzheimer’s
Three newly identified genes may suggest inflammatory response and changes in protein production, contributing to overall neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
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alzheimer's
R&D Magazine
National Team of Researchers Identify New Genes That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease — quotes Lindsay A. Farrer, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics; and references study co-authored by alumnus Yuning Chen; L. Adrienne Cupples, professor of biostatistics; postdoctoral associate Chloe Sarnowski; Xiaoling Zhang, assistant professor of biostatistics; Kathryn L. Lunetta, professor of biostatistics; Anita L. DeStefano, professor of biostatistics; and Josée Dupuis, professor of biostatistics
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alzheimer's
Medical Xpress
Researchers Identify New Genes That May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease — quotes Lindsay A. Farrer, professor of epidemiology and biostatistics; and references study co-authored by alumnus Yuning Chen; L. Adrienne Cupples, professor of biostatistics; postdoctoral associate Chloe Sarnowski; Xiaoling Zhang, assistant professor of biostatistics; Kathryn L. Lunetta, professor of biostatistics; Anita L. DeStefano, professor of biostatistics; and Josée Dupuis, professor of biostatistics
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LGBTQ health
Employment Status Affects Resilience of Sexual Minority Breast Cancer Survivors
Unemployment may reduce resilience in LBQ women but not in straight women.
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addiction treatment
NPR
After An Overdose, Patients Aren’t Getting Treatments That Could Prevent the Next One — references study co-authored by Na Wang, statistical analyst in the Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center; and Ziming Xuan, associate professor of community health sciences
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HIV/AIDS
No Association Between Alcohol Use, Bone Density in People Living with HIV
Low bone mineral density BMD is common among older people living with HIV.
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scholarship
Professors Contribute to Top JAMA Articles
Two of journal’s top 10 most-discussed articles from 2017 are by SPH authors.
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marijuana
Marijuana Use Associated with Cognitive Dysfunction in People with HIV
Negative cognitive effects seen in those who have alcohol or other drug use disorders.
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substance use
Use of Sedating Medications Contributes to Overdose Risk in People with HIV and Substance Dependence
People living with HIV are at increased risk of multiple drug prescribing to treat HIV and other health conditions.
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CTE
Evidence of CTE Found in Brains of Deceased Football Players
Only only way to definitively diagnose CTE is through brain autopsy, which makes it “extraordinarily challenging.”