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Dr. Derek Ng joins EPITalk host and co-author, Dr. Patrick Sullivan to explore whether a neural-network model utilizing two blood biomarkers can more accurately estimate kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease than current standard equations. “A comparison of neural networks and regression-based approaches for estimating kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease: Practical predictive epidemiology for clinical management of a progressive disease” is published in the May 2025 issue (Vol. 105) of Annals of Epidemiology.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279725000717 

Episode Credits:
Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas
Technical Producer: Paula Burrows
Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

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Dr. Larry Hearld illustrates multiple methods that implementation scientists can use to better inform adaptation and implementation of evidence-based interventions in complex organizational settings. “Integrating existing and novel methods to understand organizational context: A case study of an academic-public health department partnership” is published in the December 2024 issue (Vol. 100) of Annals of Epidemiology.
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002473
Episode Credits:
Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas
Technical Producer: Paula Burrows
Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

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Dr. Dorthe Pedersen unpacks the paradoxical relationship between childhood body size, breast density, and postmenopausal breast cancer risk among a large cohort of Danish women. Her article, “Associations of early life body size and pubertal timing with breast density and postmenopausal breast cancer risk: A mediation analysis,” can be found in the February 2025 (Vol. 102) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. 
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279725000109
Episode Credits:
Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas
Technical Producer: Paula Burrows
Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

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Dr. Nansi Boghossian deep dives into her research findings on the alarming connection between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity risk among pregnant individuals. Her study, “Association between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity: A retrospective cohort study,” can be found in the December 2024 (Vol. 100) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002485

Episode Credits:
Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas
Technical Producer: Paula Burrows
Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

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Dr. Diana Tordoff shares insights on the health and well-being of LGBTQ parents, revealing the specific stressors and barriers they face while navigating parenthood. Her paper, “Parenthood and the physical and mental health of sexual and gender minority parents: A cross-sectional, observational analysis from The PRIDE Study” can be found in the September 2024 (Vol. 97) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. 
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001595

To learn more about or collaborate with The PRIDE Study, visit:
https://pridestudy.org/collaborate
Episode Credits:
Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas
Technical Producer: Paula Burrows
Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.