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Examining predictors of scale-up penalty in preliminary studies of health behavior interventions and subsequent larger trials: a meta-epidemiological review of diverse fields

von Klinggraeff, L., Pfledderer, C. D., Burkart, S., Ramey, K., Smith, M., McLain, A. C., Armstrong, B., Weaver, R. G., Okely, A., Lubans, D., Ioannidis, J. P. A., Jago, R., Turner-McGrievy, G., Thrasher, J., Li, X. & Beets, M. W., Dec 2026, In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies. 12, 1, 96.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Comparative analysis of organizational and leadership success factors associated with fast-growing biomedical research

Balas, E. A., Abdelgawad, Y. H., Aubert, C. & Townsend, T., Dec 2026, In: Scientific reports. 16, 1, 8662.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A Scoping Review of Warning Signs for Suicide Among Autistic People

Benevides, T. W., Pelton, M., Moseley, R. L., Maddox, B. B., Donahue, M. P. & Morgan, L., Dec 2026, In: Current Developmental Disorders Reports. 13, 1, 10.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Adherence to oral endocrine therapy by menopausal status: post hoc insights from a remote monitoring randomized trial

Graetz, I., Hu, X., Krukowski, R. A., Anderson, J. N., Stepanski, E., Vidal, G., Waters, T. M. & Schwartzberg, L. S., Dec 2026, In: npj Breast Cancer. 12, 1, 33.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Surgical and hormonal gender-affirming care: cross-domain determinants and artificial intelligence-enabled expansion

Sharma, M., Sharma, V. & De Leo, G., Dec 2026, In: International Journal for Equity in Health. 25, 1, 155.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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MC4R gene variants and their association with caloric intake and body composition: An exploratory study in adults from Southeastern USA

Bayhaghi, G., Karim, Z. A., De Leo, G. & Silva, J., Sep 2026, In: Gene Reports. 44, 102555.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Evaluation of Chimerism Testing by Next-Generation Sequencing Using Insertion/Deletion Markers

Dutterer, S., Moore, C., Giddens, M., Smith, J., Williams, J., Magwood, J., Silva, J., Murphey, C. & Bravo-Egana, V., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. 28, 7, p. 535-552 18 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diabetic Gastroparesis in Evolution

Eubanks, A., Jehu, D. A., Obineme, C. & Sharma, A., Jul 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 60, 6, p. 471-479 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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National and regional trends of mental health disorders among older adults treated in the U.S. state mental health system

Khan, M. T. F., Mazumder, S., Ahmmad, M. R., Rjbongshi, A., Parvez, I. & Manik, M. M. R., Jun 15 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 403, 121205.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Preliminary effects of a modified Otago Exercise Program on metabolic, cellular, and epigenetic biomarkers in people living with dementia: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Jehu, D. A., Hanson, M., Huang, Y., Soares, A., Patel, C., Hergott, C., Waller, J. L., Young, L., Hall, W., Robinson-Johnson, D., Allen, C., Sams, R., Carrick, R. M., Fulzele, S., Hamrick, M., Zhu, H. & Dong, Y., Jun 2026, In: Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. 137, 104077.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Protocol for Afterschool Rx 2.0: A pilot randomized crossover trial to determine the feasibility of prescriptions to afterschool care for children with cardiovascular risk factors

von Klinggraeff, L., Harris, R. A., Estabrooks, P., Coughlin, S. & Armstrong, B., Jun 2026, In: Contemporary Clinical Trials. 165, 108307.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Zygotes are Persisting Organisms

Colgrove, N., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Medicine and Philosophy (United Kingdom). 51, 3, p. 191-221 31 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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WayFindR: investigating feedback in biological pathways

Bombina, P., McGee II, R. L., Reed, J., Abrams, Z. B., Abruzzo, L. V. & Coombes, K. R., Jun 2026, In: NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics. 8, 2, lqag051.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Associations of depressive symptoms and antidepressant medication use with physical function among middle-aged adults: Results from the CARDIA Function study

Burrows, B. T., Sloane, R., Ashner, M. C., Pieper, C. F., Lewis, C. E., Gabriel, K. P., Schreiner, P. J., Hornikel, B., Zhang, K., Jenkins, N. D. M., Sullivan, A. & Bowling, C. B., May 15 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 401, 121324.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Clustering Digestive Tract Tumors Using Transcriptomic and Mutation Data

Tally, D. G., Bombina, P., Reed, J., Kinne, J., Abruzzo, L. V., Coombes, K. R. & Abrams, Z. B., May 2026, In: Cancers. 18, 9, 1427.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Fall-Related Emergency Department Visits Among Adults With and Without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities or Cerebral Palsy

Cantet, N., Benevides, T. W., Meade, M. A., Jehu, D. A., McKee, M. M. & Miller, H. L., May 1 2026, In: Annals of family medicine. 24, 3, p. 235-238 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Improving Interprofessional Knowledge And Cooperation Through an Interprofessional Activity Between Physician Assistant and Dental Hygiene Students

Rachel Fink, E., Dustin Tracy, J., Christman, A. K. & De Leo, G., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Dental Hygiene. 100, 2, p. 45-56 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Breast Complaints Among Kenyan Women

Odhiambo, L. A., Marion, A. J., Mwaura, W. L., Mageto, D. K., Islam, K. M., Mwakisha, J., Coughlin, S. S. & Ojuka, D. K., Apr 2026, In: JCO Global Oncology. 12, e2500428.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Reflections From the Guest Editors on the OTJR Special Issue on Community-Engaged Research

Jirikowic, T., Ideishi, R., Benevides, T. W. & Bendixen, R., Apr 2026, In: OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. 46, 2 Special Issue: Community-Engaged Research, p. 167-172 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review

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Blood Pressure Trajectories in Young Adulthood and Midlife Steatotic Liver Disease

Chen, Y., Zhao, L., Zheng, Y., Carr, J. J., Gao, T., Terry, J. G., Qu, Y., Ning, H., Zhang, X., Wilkins, J. T., Bae, S., Carnethon, M. R., Allen, N. B., Jacobs, D. R., Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Hou, L. & Zhang, X., Mar 23 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979).

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral anticoagulation adherence in patients with atrial fibrillation managed in primary care: Results from the PRIME Registry

Atac, O., Aydin, V., Peterson, L. E. & Waters, T. M., Mar 2026, In: PloS one. 21, 3 March, e0344020.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The Prevalence of Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic Syndrome: A Review of Published Estimates and New Findings from BRFSS Surveys

Coughlin, S. S., Parikh, N., Oh, A., Datta, B., Vernon, M. & Sullivan, J., Mar 2026, In: Cardiovascular Medicine. 29, 1, 5.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Insufficient sleep among parents of children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities: Findings from the 2011–2018 National Health Interview Survey

Lee, J., Datta, B. K. & Benevides, T., Mar 2026, In: Research in Developmental Disabilities. 170, 105258.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Exploring the Immigrant Health Paradox Among the Vietnamese Population in the United States

Nguyen, T., Nguyen, G. T., Chong, R. & Seol, Y. H., Feb 2026, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 14, 3, 354.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Association of Change in Healthy Lifestyle in Early Adulthood With Steatotic Liver Disease Risk in Midlife

Chen, Y., Zhao, L., Mezzacappa, C., Steffen, L. M., Carr, J. J., Gao, T., Terry, J. G., Qu, Y., Bae, S., Taddei, T., Justice, A. C., Jacobs, D. R., Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Hou, L. & Zhang, X., Jan 29 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Advancing Clinical Care Through Virtual Reality: Lessons Learned and Future Directions

Burrows, B. T., De Leo, G., Kwon, S. & Hernandez, R., 2026, HCI International 2025 - Late Breaking Papers - 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Proceedings. Chen, J. Y. C., Fragomeni, G. & Fang, X. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 261-275 15 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16338 LNCS).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

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Treatment Delays and Survival Divides: Race, Sex, and Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Disparities

Tsai, M.-H., Cortes, J. E., Lee, M., Sifuentes, H. & Bae, S., Jan 1 2026, In: Cancer Research Communications.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Treatment Delays and Survival Divides: Race, Sex, and Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Disparities

Tsai, M. H., Cortes, J. E., Lee, M., Sifuentes, H. & Bae, S., Jan 2026, In: Cancer Research Communications. 6, 1, p. 235-244 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Diabetes self-management education disparities among Americans with diabetes: analysis of the 2023 behavioral risk factor surveillance system

Fawad, H., Nguyen, T. & Ansa, B. E., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Public Health (Germany).

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions for Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum

Benevides, T. W., Rast, J., Lee, B., Anderson, K., Ventimiglia, J., Jaremski, J. E., Poon, J., Brodkin, E. S. & Shea, L., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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The importance of standardization in the olive oil supply chain for the production of a nutritional, safe and high-quality product

Sortino, A., Andò, A., Caruso, T., Zinnai, A., De Leo, G. & Beltrame, F., Jan 2026, In: Acta Horticulturae. 1, 1446, p. 383-390 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Abortion and Infant Mortality: Termination Does Not Prevent Death

Colgrove, N. & Snyder, M., 2026, In: New Bioethics. 32, 1, p. 1-13 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Association of Change in Healthy Lifestyle in Early Adulthood With Steatotic Liver Disease Risk in Midlife

Chen, Y., Zhao, L., Mezzacappa, C., Steffen, L. M., Carr, J. J., Gao, T., Terry, J. G., Qu, Y., Bae, S., Taddei, T., Justice, A. C., Jacobs, D. R., Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Hou, L. & Zhang, X., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A survey of American public health faculty AI competency & readiness

Lord, E., Heboyan, V., Huang, H., Tracy, D. & De Leo, G., 2026, In: Cogent Education. 13, 1, 2654902.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Unemployment-Linked Food Hardships in Medicaid Expansion and Nonexpansion States During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Benitez, J., Yewell, K., Fitzpatrick, K. & Huang, H., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A scoping review of interventions to curb e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults

Olaniyan, A., Sanyaolu, O., Ansa, B. E., Reed, R., Olaniyan, O., Spear, K. & Odele, P., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Public Health (Germany).

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

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Family history of cancer as a risk factor for Long COVID among United States adults

Wilkey, H. L. & Datta, B. K., Jan 2026, In: Cancer Causes and Control. 37, 1, 17.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Community-Based Case-Finding for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Self-Management Education in Partnership with Faith-Based Organizations

Odhiambo, L. A., Joseph, K. M., Moore, A., Crafton, B., Jackson, L. W., Ruffin, A., Collier, B., Islam, K. M., Taskar, V., Forseen, C. & Wright, S., 2026, In: International Journal of COPD. 21, 572998.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Parents' Perspectives on the Role and Value of School Nurses

Colgrove, N. & Colgrove, B., 2026, In: Narrative inquiry in bioethics. 16, 1, p. 41-46 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Correspondence on “defining ‘abortion’”: response to Sakr

Colgrove, N., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review

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