Alex J Mitchell

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Repeat HbA1c in diagnosis of diabetes: any evidence from primary studies involving REPEAT testing?

Hi in 2010 American Diabetic Association guidelines allowed HBa1c for diagnosis of diabetes. However unless there is "unequivocal hyperglycaemia" then repeat testing is needed. This link clarifies...

22 November 2018 1,194 0 View

Can you combine SMR and Hazard Ratios for mortality data?

I am combining multiple studies on mortality in mental health. Some studies report standardized mortality ratio (SMR) and some report Hazard Ratios (HR or relative risk). Assuming both types of...

12 March 2016 9,432 3 View

Can anyone suggest how we can prevent young people at risk of psychosis from smoking at an early age (before diagnosis)?

Smoking rates are high (40-70%) in schizophrenia and psychosis and smoking habits begin early. Risk of psychosis is elevated in teens who smoke (cigarettes are as risky as cannabis see...

07 December 2014 2,965 2 View

Can anyone tell me why (not how) stress causes immunosuppression from an evolutionary perspective? Given this seems to be consistent across species?

If this is maladaptive due to the chronic nature of modern stress then why is the effect adaptive in the short term. Surely an immune system that is enhanced by stress would make more sense? For...

17 November 2014 5,890 6 View