B Cox
Biographic Data
| ID | 3923562 |
|---|---|
| NAME | B Cox |
| GIVEN NAMES | B |
| FAMILY NAME | Cox |
| SIGNATURE | COX B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hasselt University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4531-6709 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1963 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Population analysis of temporal trends and between-hospital variation in mortality, readmission and prolonged length-of-stay between 2008 and 2018
Background: Despite the benefits of studying multiple patient outcomes together, research on between-hospital variation has often focused on single outcomes or disease-specific study populations. In the study we would like to present, we examined nationwide temporal trends and between-hospital variation in three important patient outcomes: (1) in-hospital mortality as a pinnacle measure of patient safety; (2) 30-day readmissions as an accountabil…
Lessons to enhance integrated care by assessing between-hospital variation in mortality, readmissions and prolonged length-of-stay for cardiovascular diagnoses
Background: Unwarranted between-hospital variation is a persistent healthcare quality issue that can threaten healthcare equity. Despite the benefits of studying multiple patient outcomes together, research on between-hospital variation has often focused on single outcomes or disease-specific study populations. In this study we examined three important patient outcomes: (1) in-hospital mortality as a pinnacle measure of patient safety; (2) 30-day…
The future of hospital quality of care policy
When the Background Matters
Prospective life cycle assessment (LCA) needs to deal with the large epistemological uncertainty about the future to support more robust future environmental impact assessments of technologies. This study proposes a novel approach that systematically changes the background processes in a prospective LCA based on scenarios of an integrated assessment model (IAM), the IMAGE model. Consistent worldwide scenarios from IMAGE are evaluated in the life …
Ambient temperature as a trigger of preterm delivery in a temperate climate
BACKGROUND: Recent evidence suggests that elevated ambient temperatures may trigger preterm delivery. Since results from studies in temperate climates are inconclusive, we investigated the association between temperature and the risk of preterm birth in Flanders (Belgium). METHODS: We used data on 807 835 singleton deliveries (January 1998-July 2011). We combined a quasi-Poisson model with distributed lag non-linear models to allow for delayed an…
Host and environmental predictors of exhaled breath temperature in the elderly
Exhaled breath temperature has been suggested as a noninvasive method for the evaluation of airway inflammation. We provide evidence that several factors known to be involved in proinflammatory conditions including BMI, physical activity and residential proximity to traffic affect exhaled breath temperature. In addition, we identified potential confounders that should be taken into account in clinical and epidemiological studies on exhaled breath…
Sealing and retentive characteristics of Ottawa Clay
The seepage of contamination to ground aquifers has recently drawn due attention from the general public and governments in many countries. Surface disposal of solid waste remains to be a viable option in the waste management field. Natural geobarriers have evidently failed to totally isolate hazardous contaminants for long periods. Water plays a dual role in mobilizing and transporting toxic constituents, especially in the vadose zone. Accumulat…
Till liners for isolation of hazardous solid wastes
Migration of hazardous elements from abandoned solid wastes disposal sites has been identified as a major threat to degradate the quality of ground waters. Although earthern liners have acid‐consuming and sorptive capacities, a persistent question remains unanswered regarding the leachate‐induced alteration of their sealing properties. This brings into play one of the two mechanisms (advection or diffusion) as being a prominent transport route. D…
Belief versus faith
Belief versus faith
Leachability of hazardous elements from uranium tailings
Due to the usually low grades of metals in natural ores, huge amounts of solid wastes are annually produced from various mining/milling processes. Both these processes and the types of ores in question determine the proper waste disposal strategy. In yellow cake (U3O8) production, extractive hydrometallurgical processes along with oxidizing, acidic reagents are being widely used. Uranium ores usually contain substantial amounts of pyrite (FeS2), …
Society for Social Medicine
If Elected
Journal Article ‘If Elected ...’: Unsuccessful Candidates for the Presidency 1796–1968. By Lillian B. Miller, Beverly J. Cox, Frederick S. Voss, Jeanette M. Hussey, and Judith S. King. (Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1972. 512 pp. Illustrations, tables, and selected bibliography. Paper, $9.50.) Get access J. Meredith Neil J. Meredith Neil Idaho Bicentennial Commission Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Sc…
Diffusion and Farming Advice
A study of water management practices in a California community could not confirm the Beal and Bohlen model for the diffusion of innovations. Cost, lack of salience, complexity, insufficient visibility of results, and inapplicability of “innovation on the installment plan” are mentioned as possibly accounting for this result. Perceptions of the influence structure in the community by agency personnel, as reflected in the attributes of farmers the…
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Diffusion and Farming Advice
A study of water management practices in a California community could not confirm the Beal and Bohlen model for the diffusion of innovations. Cost, lack of salience, complexity, insufficient visibility of results, and inapplicability of “innovation on the installment plan” are mentioned as possibly accounting for this result. Perceptions of the influence structure in the community by agency personnel, as reflected in the attributes of farmers the…
If Elected
Journal Article ‘If Elected ...’: Unsuccessful Candidates for the Presidency 1796–1968. By Lillian B. Miller, Beverly J. Cox, Frederick S. Voss, Jeanette M. Hussey, and Judith S. King. (Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1972. 512 pp. Illustrations, tables, and selected bibliography. Paper, $9.50.) Get access J. Meredith Neil J. Meredith Neil Idaho Bicentennial Commission Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Sc…
Society for Social Medicine
Leachability of hazardous elements from uranium tailings
Due to the usually low grades of metals in natural ores, huge amounts of solid wastes are annually produced from various mining/milling processes. Both these processes and the types of ores in question determine the proper waste disposal strategy. In yellow cake (U3O8) production, extractive hydrometallurgical processes along with oxidizing, acidic reagents are being widely used. Uranium ores usually contain substantial amounts of pyrite (FeS2), …
Till liners for isolation of hazardous solid wastes
Migration of hazardous elements from abandoned solid wastes disposal sites has been identified as a major threat to degradate the quality of ground waters. Although earthern liners have acid‐consuming and sorptive capacities, a persistent question remains unanswered regarding the leachate‐induced alteration of their sealing properties. This brings into play one of the two mechanisms (advection or diffusion) as being a prominent transport route. D…
Belief versus faith
Belief versus faith
Sealing and retentive characteristics of Ottawa Clay
The seepage of contamination to ground aquifers has recently drawn due attention from the general public and governments in many countries. Surface disposal of solid waste remains to be a viable option in the waste management field. Natural geobarriers have evidently failed to totally isolate hazardous contaminants for long periods. Water plays a dual role in mobilizing and transporting toxic constituents, especially in the vadose zone. Accumulat…
Host and environmental predictors of exhaled breath temperature in the elderly
Exhaled breath temperature has been suggested as a noninvasive method for the evaluation of airway inflammation. We provide evidence that several factors known to be involved in proinflammatory conditions including BMI, physical activity and residential proximity to traffic affect exhaled breath temperature. In addition, we identified potential confounders that should be taken into account in clinical and epidemiological studies on exhaled breath…
Ambient temperature as a trigger of preterm delivery in a temperate climate
BACKGROUND: Recent evidence suggests that elevated ambient temperatures may trigger preterm delivery. Since results from studies in temperate climates are inconclusive, we investigated the association between temperature and the risk of preterm birth in Flanders (Belgium). METHODS: We used data on 807 835 singleton deliveries (January 1998-July 2011). We combined a quasi-Poisson model with distributed lag non-linear models to allow for delayed an…
When the Background Matters
Prospective life cycle assessment (LCA) needs to deal with the large epistemological uncertainty about the future to support more robust future environmental impact assessments of technologies. This study proposes a novel approach that systematically changes the background processes in a prospective LCA based on scenarios of an integrated assessment model (IAM), the IMAGE model. Consistent worldwide scenarios from IMAGE are evaluated in the life …
The future of hospital quality of care policy
Population analysis of temporal trends and between-hospital variation in mortality, readmission and prolonged length-of-stay between 2008 and 2018
Background: Despite the benefits of studying multiple patient outcomes together, research on between-hospital variation has often focused on single outcomes or disease-specific study populations. In the study we would like to present, we examined nationwide temporal trends and between-hospital variation in three important patient outcomes: (1) in-hospital mortality as a pinnacle measure of patient safety; (2) 30-day readmissions as an accountabil…
Lessons to enhance integrated care by assessing between-hospital variation in mortality, readmissions and prolonged length-of-stay for cardiovascular diagnoses
Background: Unwarranted between-hospital variation is a persistent healthcare quality issue that can threaten healthcare equity. Despite the benefits of studying multiple patient outcomes together, research on between-hospital variation has often focused on single outcomes or disease-specific study populations. In this study we examined three important patient outcomes: (1) in-hospital mortality as a pinnacle measure of patient safety; (2) 30-day…
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