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Rodriguez E, Ferrer J, Marti S, Zock JP, Plana E, Morell F. Impact of occupational exposure on severity of COPD. Chest. 2008 Dec;134(6):1237-43.

Gotschi T, Sunyer J, Chinn S, de Marco R, Forsberg B, Gauderman JW, Garcia-Esteban R, Heinrich J, Jacquemin B, Jarvis D, Ponzio M, Villani S, Kunzli N. Air pollution and lung function in the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. Int J Epidemiol. 2008 Dec;37(6):1349-58. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyn136

Marcus P, Arnold RJ, Elkins S, Sacco P, Massanari M, Stanley Young S, Donohue J, Bukstein D. A retrospective randomized study of asthma control in the US: results of the CHARIOT study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008 Dec;24(12):3443-52. doi: 10.1185/03007990802557880

Ferreira-Gonzalez I, Permanyer-Miralda G, Heras M, Cunat J, Civeira E, Aros F, Rodriguez JJ, Sanchez PL, Marsal JR, Ribera A, Marrugat J, Bueno H, MASCARA study group. Patterns of use and effectiveness of early invasive strategy in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes: an assessment by propensity score. Am Heart J. 2008 Nov;156(5):946-53. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2008.06.032

Odom D, Devercelli G, Bennett L, Peeters M, Wolf M, Amado R. Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and colorectal cancer (CRC) symptoms in metastatic CRC: panitumumab plus best supportive care (BSC) versus bsc alone by kras tumor status. Poster presented at the 2008 ISPOR 11th Annual European Congress; November 12, 2008. [abstract] Value Health. 2008 Nov; 11(6):487.

Shifren JL, Monz BU, Russo PA, Segreti A, Johannes CB. Sexual problems and distress in United States women prevalence and correlates. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Nov 1;112(5):970-8.

Smink A, Ribas-Fito N, Garcia R, Torrent M, Mendez MA, Grimalt JO, Sunyer J. Exposure to hexachlorobenzene during pregnancy increases the risk of overweight in children aged 6 years. Acta Paediatr. 2008 Oct;97(10):1465-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.2008.00937.x

Koenig SM, Ostrom N, Pearlman D, Waitkus-Edwards K, Yancey S, Prillaman BA, Dorinsky P. Deterioration in asthma control when subjects receiving fluticasone propionate/salmeterol 100/50 mcg Diskus are "stepped-down". J Asthma. 2008 Oct;45(8):681-7. doi: 10.1080/02770900802168695

Massanari M, Sacco P, Kianifard F, Maykut R, Zeldin R. Addition of omalizumab improved measures of impairment associated with moderate-severe persistent asthma. Poster presented at the American College of Chest Physicians; October 2008. Philadelphia, PA. [abstract] Chest. 134(4_MeetingAbstracts):95001.

Wertz D, Bohn R, Rodgers K, Sacco P, Pollack M, Sullivan SD. Use of administrative claims and survey data to identify asthma severity and control status and describe disease burden. Poster presented at the International Society of Pharmacoepidemiology; October 2008. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Carsin A, Sharp L, Comber H. Is smoking status at time of diagnosis an independent prognostic factor for survival from cancer? A population-based study. Presented at the 2008 Society for Social Medicine Annual Meeting; September 17, 2008.

Jacquemin B, Antoniades C, Nyberg F, Plana E, Muller M, Greven S. Common genetic polymorphisms and haplotypes of fibrinogen alpha, beta, and gamma chains affect fibrinogen levels and the response to proinflammatory stimulation in myocardial infarction survivors: the AIRGENE study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2008 Sep 9;52(11):941-52.

Romieu I, Garcia-Esteban R, Sunyer J, Rios C, Alcaraz-Zubeldia M, Velasco SR, Holguin F. The effect of supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on markers of oxidative stress in elderly exposed to PM(2.5). Environ Health Perspect. 2008 Sep;116(9):1237-42. doi: 10.1289/ehp.10578

Odom DM, Wang J, Irish W. Meta-regression of placebo response. Poster presented at the Proceedings of the American Statistical Association, Biopharmaceutical Section; September 2008. Washington, DC.

Parijs BAV, Price M, Leon F, Fehnel S. Relevance of the gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS) in patients with celiac disease. Poster presented at the American College of Gastroenterology 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course; October 2008. Orlando, FL. [abstract] Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Sep 1; 103(Suppl. S):S395.

Varas-Lorenzo C, Castellsaque J, Stang MR, Tomas L, Aguado J, Perez-Gutthann S. Positive predictive value of icd-9 codes 410-411 for acute coronary syndromes: saskatchewan hospital automated database. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2008 Aug;17(8):842-52.

Alvarez-Pedrerol M, Ribas-Fito N, Torrent M, Carrizo D, Garcia-Esteban R, Grimalt JO, Sunyer J. Thyroid disruption at birth due to prenatal exposure to beta-hexachlorocyclohexane. Environ Int. 2008 Aug;34(6):737-40. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2007.12.001

Carsin AE, Sharp L, Cronin-Fenton DP, Ceilleachair AO, Comber H. Inequity in colorectal cancer treatment and outcomes: a population-based study. Br J Cancer. 2008 Jul 22;99(2):266-74. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6604467

Navarro P, García-Esteve L, Ascaso C, Aguado J, Gelabert E, Martín-Santos R. Non-psychotic psychiatric disorders after childbirth: prevalence and comorbidity in a community sample. J Affect Disord. 2008 Jul;109(1-2):171-6.

Garcia-Esteve L, Navarro P, Ascaso C, Torres A, Aguado J, Gelabert E, Martin-Santos R. Family caregiver role and premenstrual syndrome as associated factors for postnatal depression. Arch Womens Ment Health. 2008 Jul;11(3):193-200.

Sunyer J, Pistelli R, Plana E, Andreani M, Baldari F, Kolz M. Systemic inflammation, genetic susceptibility and lung function. Eur Respir J. 2008 Jul;32(1):92-7.

Zhou X, Segreti A, Cella D, Cameron D, Geyer C, Amonkar M, Stein S, Walker M. Effect of lapatinib plus capecitabine on quality of life compared to capecitabine alone in erbb2-positive metastatic breast cancer: an exploratory analysis. Poster presented at the 44th ASCO Annual Meeting; June 5, 2008.

Chirila C. Variable selection using random forests. Poster presented at the Midwest Biopharmaceutical Statistics Workshop; May 2008.

Koenig SM, Murray JJ, Wolfe J, Andersen L, Yancey S, Prillaman B, Stauffer J, Dorinsky P. Does measuring BHR add to guideline derived clinical measures in determining treatment for patients with persistent asthma? Respir Med. 2008 May;102(5):665-73. doi: 10.1016/j.rmed.2007.12.023

Dean B, Calimlim B, Aguilar D, Sacco P, Maykut R, Tinkelman D. Sleep impairment in uncontrolled pediatric asthma. Poster presented at the American Thoracic Society; May 2008. Toronto, Canada.

Dean B, Calimlim B, Aguilar D, Sacco P, Maykut R, Tinkelman D. Impact of uncontrolled asthma on school attendance and social functioning among pediatric patients. Poster presented at the American Thoracic Society; May 2008. Toronto, Canada.

Dean B, Calimlim B, Aguilar D, Sacco P, Maykut R, Tinkelman D. Impact of uncontrolled pediatric asthma on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Poster presented at the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research; May 2008. Toronto, Canada. [abstract] Value Health. 2008 May; 11(3):A26. doi: 10.1016/S1098-3015(10)70094-2

Dean B, Calimlim B, Aguilar D, Sacco P, Maykut R, Tinkelman D. Impact of uncontrolled pediatric asthma on child and caregiver productivity. Poster presented at the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research; May 2008. Toronto, Canada. [abstract] Value Health. 2008 May; 11(3):A279.

Wertz DA, Pollack M, Bohn R, Rodgers K, Sacco P, Sullivan SD. Impact of asthma control on quality of life. Presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology; May 2008. Washington, DC.

Briesacher B, Sacco P, Fouayzi H, Quittner A. Tobramycin inhaled solution utilization in cystic fibrosis patients in a privately insured US population. Poster presented at the American Thoracic Society; May 2008. Toronto, Canada.

Zhou X, Segreti A, Cella D, Cameron D, Geyer C, Amonkar MM, Stein SH, Walker MD. Lapatinib plus capecitabine versus capecitabine alone for ErbB2-positive metastatic breast cancer: quality-of-life assessment. Poster presented at the 6th European Breast Cancer Conference; April 19, 2008.

Ribera A, Marsal JR, Ferreira-Gonzalez I, Cascant P, Pons JM, Mitjavila F, Salas T, Permanyer-Miralda G. Predicting in-hospital mortality with coronary bypass surgery using hospital discharge data: comparison with a prospective observational study. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2008 Apr;61(8):843-52.

Sullivan SD, Wertz D, Pollack M, Bohn R, Sacco P. Impact of asthma control on sleep, attendance at work, normal activities and burden. Poster presented at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; April 2008. San Francisco, CA.

Svanes C, Dharmage S, Sunyer J, Zock JP, Norback D, Wjst M, Henrich J, Jarvis D, de Marco R, Plana E. Long-term reliability in reporting of childhood pets by adults interviewed twice, 9 years apart. Results from the European community respiratory health survey I and II. Indoor Air. 2008 Apr;18(2):84-92.

Weiner JR, Toy EL, Sacco P, Duh MS. Costs, quality of life, and treatment compliance associated with antibiotic therapies in patients with cystic fibrosis: a review of the literature expert. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2008 Apr;9(5):751-66.

Lillienberg L, Zock JP, Kromhout H, Plana E, Jarvis D, Toren K. A population-based study on welding exposures at work and respiratory symptoms. Ann Occup Hyg. 2008 Mar;52(2):107-15.

Price MA, Hill CD, Williams VSL, Morlock RJ, Leeuwenkamp O, Patterson TL. Measures of functional status and quality-of-life in schizophrenia. Curr Psychiatry Rev. 2008 Feb 1;4(1):28-38.

Meltzer EO, Stahlman JE, Leflein J, Meltzer S, Lim J, Dalal AA, Prillaman BA, Philpot EE. Preferences of adult patients with allergic rhinitis for the sensory attributes of fluticasone furoate versus fluticasone propionate nasal sprays: a randomized, multicenter, double-blind, single-dose, crossover study. Clin Ther. 2008 Feb;30(2):271-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2008.02.005

Drummond FJ, Sharp L, Carsin AE, Kelleher T, Comber H. Questionnaire order significantly increased response to a postal survey sent to primary care physicians. J Clin Epidemiol. 2008 Feb;61(2):177-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2007.04.012

Martin BG, Andrews CP, Jacobs R, Mohar D, Toler WT, Prillaman BA, Philpot EE. Once-daily fluticasone furoate nasal spray showed greater improvements in relieving nighttime nasal symptoms and increasing peak nasal inspiratory flow versus oral fexofenadine in subjects with Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (SAR). Poster presented at the AAAI Annual Meeting; March 14, 2008. Philadelphia, PA. [abstract] J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Feb 1; 121(2 Supplement 1):s54-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2007.12.220

Andrews CP, Martin BG, Jacobs RL, Toler WT, Prillaman BA, Dalal AA, Philpot EE. Once-daily fluticasone furoate nasal spray showed greater improvement in nocturnal quality of life in subjects with seasonal allergic rhinitis compared with oral fexofenadine. Poster presented at the AAAI Annual Meeting; March 14, 2008. Philadelphia, PA. [abstract] J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Feb 1; 121(2 Suppl 1):s53. doi: 10.1016/j.jaci.2007.12.216

Williams RE, Bosnic N, Sweeney CT, Duncan AW, Levine KB, Brogan M, Cook SF. Prevalence of opioid dispensings and concurrent gastrointestinal medications in Quebec. Pain Res Manag. 2008;13(5):395-400.

Julvez J, Forns M, Ribas-Fito N, Mazon C, Torrent M, Garcia-Esteban R, Ellison-Loschmann L, Sunyer J. Psychometric characteristics of the California Preschool Social Competence Scale in a spanish population sample. Early Educ Dev. 2008;19(5):795-815.

Real FG, Svanes C, Omenaas ER, Anto JM, Plana E, Jarvis D. Lung function, respiratory symptoms, and the menopausal transition. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2008 Jan;121(1):72-80.