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2 July 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Séverine Sabia, Hermann Nabi, Mika Kivimaki, Martin J. Shipley, Michael G. Marmot, and Archana Singh-Manoux
Health Behaviors From Early to Late Midlife as Predictors of Cognitive Function: The Whitehall II Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on July 2, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp161
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1 July 2009

Letter to the Editor: Thomas Harder and Andreas Plagemann
TWO AUTHORS REPLY
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on July 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp190
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Letter to the Editor: C. R. Cardwell and C. C. Patterson
RE: "BIRTH WEIGHT, EARLY WEIGHT GAIN, AND SUBSEQUENT RISK OF TYPE 1 DIABETES: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS"
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on July 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp189
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30 June 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Gerda G. Fillenbaum, Bruce M. Burchett, and Dan G. Blazer
Identifying a National Death Index Match
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 30, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp155
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29 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution
Joshua A. Salomon, Stella Nordhagen, Shefali Oza, and Christopher J. L. Murray
Are Americans Feeling Less Healthy? The Puzzle of Trends in Self-rated Health
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp144
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Abstract Original Contribution: Brian I. O'Toole, Stanley V. Catts, Sue Outram, Katherine R. Pierse, and Jill Cockburn
The Physical and Mental Health of Australian Vietnam Veterans 3 Decades After the War and Its Relation to Military Service, Combat, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp146
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26 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution
James J. Collins, Kenneth Bodner, Lesa L. Aylward, Michael Wilken, and Catherine M. Bodnar
Mortality Rates Among Trichlorophenol Workers With Exposure to 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp153
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Abstract Meta- and Pooled Analyses: Shannon M. Lynch, Alina Vrieling, Jay H. Lubin, Peter Kraft, Julie B. Mendelsohn, Patricia Hartge, Federico Canzian, Emily Steplowski, Alan A. Arslan, Myron Gross, Kathy Helzlsouer, Eric J. Jacobs, Andrea LaCroix, Gloria Petersen, Wei Zheng, Demetrius Albanes, Laufey Amundadottir, Sheila A. Bingham, Paolo Boffetta, Marie-Christine Boutron-Ruault, Stephen J. Chanock, Sandra Clipp, Robert N. Hoover, Kevin Jacobs, Karen C. Johnson, Charles Kooperberg, Juhua Luo, Catherine Messina, Domenico Palli, Alpa V. Patel, Elio Riboli, Xiao-Ou Shu, Laudina Rodriguez Suarez, Gilles Thomas, Anne Tjønneland, Geoffrey S. Tobias, Elissa Tong, Dimitrios Trichopoulos, Jarmo Virtamo, Weimin Ye, Kai Yu, Anne Zeleniuch-Jacquette, H. Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, and Rachael Z. Stolzenberg-Solomon
Cigarette Smoking and Pancreatic Cancer: A Pooled Analysis From the Pancreatic Cancer Cohort Consortium
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp134
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22 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution
A. Dessa Sadovnick, Irene M. Yee, Colleen Guimond, Jacques Reis, David A. Dyment, and George C. Ebers
Age of Onset in Concordant Twins and Other Relative Pairs With Multiple Sclerosis
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp143
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Abstract Original Contribution
Michael J. Sweeting, Vivian D. Hope, Matthew Hickman, John V. Parry, Fortune Ncube, Mary E. Ramsay, and Daniela De Angelis
Hepatitis C Infection Among Injecting Drug Users in England and Wales (1992–2006): There and Back Again?
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp141
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Abstract Original Contribution: Mònica Guxens, Michelle A. Mendez, Jordi Julvez, Estel Plana, Joan Forns, Xavier Basagaña, Maties Torrent, and Jordi Sunyer
Cognitive Function and Overweight in Preschool Children
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp140
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Abstract Original Contribution: Jennifer L. Kuk, Chris I. Ardern, Timothy S. Church, James R. Hebert, Xuemei Sui, and Steven N. Blair
Ideal Weight and Weight Satisfaction: Association With Health Practices
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp135
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18 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Christopher D. Heaney, Elizabeth Sams, Steve Wing, Steve Marshall, Kristen Brenner, Alfred P. Dufour, and Timothy J. Wade
Contact With Beach Sand Among Beachgoers and Risk of Illness
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 18, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp152
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Abstract Original Contribution: Simon Capewell, Donald K. Hayes, Earl S. Ford, Julia A. Critchley, Janet B. Croft, Kurt J. Greenlund, and Darwin R. Labarthe
Life-Years Gained Among US Adults From Modern Treatments and Changes in the Prevalence of 6 Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Between 1980 and 2000
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 18, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp150
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Abstract Original Contribution: Jasmine Q. Lew, Neal D. Freedman, Michael F. Leitzmann, Louise A. Brinton, Robert N. Hoover, Albert R. Hollenbeck, Arthur Schatzkin, and Yikyung Park
Alcohol and Risk of Breast Cancer by Histologic Type and Hormone Receptor Status in Postmenopausal Women: The NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 18, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp120
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17 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Lori D. Bash, Josef Coresh, Anna Köttgen, Rulan S. Parekh, Tibor Fulop, Yaping Wang, and Brad C. Astor
Defining Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in the Research Setting: The ARIC Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp151
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Abstract Invited Commentary: Stephen J. Tonna
Invited Commentary: Defining Incident Chronic Kidney Disease in Epidemiologic Study Settings
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 17, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp148
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15 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Katri Räikkönen, Tom Forsén, Markus Henriksson, Eero Kajantie, Kati Heinonen, Anu-Katriina Pesonen, Jukka T. Leskinen, Ilmo Laaksonen, Clive Osmond, David J. P. Barker, and Johan G. Eriksson
Growth Trajectories and Intellectual Abilities in Young Adulthood: The Helsinki Birth Cohort Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 15, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp132
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10 June 2009

Letter to the Editor: Shao Lin and Jean Pierre W. Munsie
THE PRIMARY AUTHORS REPLY
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp159
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Letter to the Editor: Nathaniel R. Payne and Renée S. Mijal
RE: "MATERNAL ASTHMA MEDICATION USE AND THE RISK OF GASTROSCHISIS"
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp158
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Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Charlotte Nicholas, Ganesa Wegienka, Suzanne Havstad, Dennis Ownby, Christine Cole Johnson, and Edward Zoratti
How Accurately Do Young Adults Recall Childhood Pets? A Validation Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp139
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Abstract Original Contribution
Kari A. O. Tikkinen, Anssi Auvinen, Theodore M. Johnson II, Jeffrey P. Weiss, Tapani Keränen, Aila Tiitinen, Olli Polo, Markku Partinen, and Teuvo L. J. Tammela
A Systematic Evaluation of Factors Associated With Nocturia—The Population-based FINNO Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 10, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp133
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9 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: R. Kelly, C. Holzman, P. Senagore, J. Wang, Y. Tian, M. H. Rahbar, and H. Chung
Placental Vascular Pathology Findings and Pathways to Preterm Delivery
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp131
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Response to Invited Commentary: Claudia Holzman, Patricia Senagore, and Rachel Kelly
Holzman et al. Respond to "Intrauterine Epidemiology"
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp130
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Abstract Invited Commentary: Thomas F. McElrath and Jonathan L. Hecht
Invited Commentary: Intrauterine Epidemiology
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 9, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp128
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8 June 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Agus Salim and Alan H. Welsh
Designing 2-Phase Prevalence Studies in the Absence of a "Gold Standard" Test
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 8, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp122
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4 June 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Helga Gardarsdottir, Toine C. Egberts, Joost J. Stolker, and Eibert R. Heerdink
Duration of Antidepressant Drug Treatment and Its Influence on Risk of Relapse/Recurrence: Immortal and Neglected Time Bias
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp142
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Response to Invited Commentary: Helga Gardarsdottir, Toine C. Egberts, Joost J. Stolker, and Eibert R. Heerdink
Gardarsdottir et al. Respond to "Assessing Treatment Effects With Observational Analyses"
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp138
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Abstract Invited Commentary: Philip S. Wang and Michael Schoenbaum
Invited Commentary: Assessing Treatment Effects by Using Observational Analyses—Opportunities and Limitations
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp137
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Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Susan E. Puumala, Logan G. Spector, Leslie L. Robison, Greta R. Bunin, Andrew F. Olshan, Amy M. Linabery, Michelle A. Roesler, Cindy K. Blair, and Julie A. Ross
Comparability and Representativeness of Control Groups in a Case-Control Study of Infant Leukemia: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp127
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Abstract Special Article
Muin J. Khoury, Lars Bertram, Paolo Boffetta, Adam S. Butterworth, Stephen J. Chanock, Siobhan M. Dolan, Isabel Fortier, Montserrat Garcia-Closas, Marta Gwinn, Julian P. T. Higgins, A. Cecile J. W. Janssens, James Ostell, Ryan P. Owen, Roberta A. Pagon, Timothy R. Rebbeck, Nathaniel Rothman, Jonine L. Bernstein, Paul R. Burton, Harry Campbell, Anand Chockalingam, Helena Furberg, Julian Little, Thomas R. O'Brien, Daniela Seminara, Paolo Vineis, Deborah M. Winn, Wei Yu, and John P. A. Ioannidis
Genome-Wide Association Studies, Field Synopses, and the Development of the Knowledge Base on Genetic Variation and Human Diseases
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp119
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3 June 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Bryan Lau, Stephen R. Cole, and Stephen J. Gange
Competing Risk Regression Models for Epidemiologic Data
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on June 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp107
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29 May 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Emily O. Kistner, Min Shi, and Clarice R. Weinberg
Using Cases and Parents to Study Multiplicative Gene-by-Environment Interaction
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp118
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28 May 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Cristina M. Villanueva, Debra T. Silverman, Núria Malats, Adonina Tardon, Reina Garcia-Closas, Consol Serra, Alfredo Carrato, Joan Fortuny, Nathaniel Rothman, Mustafa Dosemeci, and Manolis Kogevinas
Determinants of Quality of Interview and Impact on Risk Estimates in a Case-Control Study of Bladder Cancer
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp136
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Book Review: Todd A. Alonzo
Clinical Prediction Models: A Practical Approach to Development, Validation, and Updating: By Ewout W. Steyerberg
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp129
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Abstract Original Contribution: Romana D. Pylypchuk, Leo J. Schouten, R. Alexandra Goldbohm, Harry C. Schouten, and Piet A. van den Brandt
Body Mass Index, Height, and Risk of Lymphatic Malignancies: A Prospective Cohort Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp123
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Abstract Original Contribution: E. Milne, J. A. Royle, N. H. de Klerk, E. Blair, H. Bailey, C. Cole, J. Attia, R. J. Scott, and B. K. Armstrong
Fetal Growth and Risk of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Results From an Australian Case-Control Study
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp117
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27 May 2009

Abstract Practice of Epidemiology: Sheng Li, Joseph N. S. Eisenberg, Ian H. Spicknall, and James S. Koopman
Dynamics and Control of Infections Transmitted From Person to Person Through the Environment
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp116
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22 May 2009

Abstract Meta- and Pooled Analyses: Gemma Flores-Mateo, Paloma Carrillo-Santisteve, Roberto Elosua, Eliseo Guallar, Jaume Marrugat, Joachim Bleys, and Maria-Isabel Covas
Antioxidant Enzyme Activity and Coronary Heart Disease: Meta-analyses of Observational Studies
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp112
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Abstract Original Contribution: Yohannes W. Endeshaw, Mark L. Unruh, Michael Kutner, Anne B. Newman, and Donald L. Bliwise
Sleep-disordered Breathing and Frailty in the Cardiovascular Health Study Cohort
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp108
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Abstract Original Contribution: Jason P. Block, Yulei He, Alan M. Zaslavsky, Lin Ding, and John Z. Ayanian
Psychosocial Stress and Change in Weight Among US Adults
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp104
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14 May 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Lisa Fredman, Gheorghe Doros, Kristine E. Ensrud, Marc C. Hochberg, and Jane A. Cauley
Caregiving Intensity and Change in Physical Functioning Over a 2-Year Period: Results of the Caregiver-Study of Osteoporotic Fractures
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp102
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Abstract Original Contribution: Tone Smith-Sivertsen, Esperanza Díaz, Dan Pope, Rolv T. Lie, Anaite Díaz, John McCracken, Per Bakke, Byron Arana, Kirk R. Smith, and Nigel Bruce
Effect of Reducing Indoor Air Pollution on Women's Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function: The RESPIRE Randomized Trial, Guatemala
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 14, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp100
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13 May 2009

Abstract Original Contribution: Emily Oken, Ken P. Kleinman, Mandy B. Belfort, James K. Hammitt, and Matthew W. Gillman
Associations of Gestational Weight Gain With Short- and Longer-term Maternal and Child Health Outcomes
American Journal of Epidemiology Advance Access published on May 13, 2009.
doi:10.1093/aje/kwp101
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