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Validation of the Partin Nomogram for Prostate Cancer in a National SamplePurpose : The Partin tables are a nomogram that is widely used to discriminate prostate cancer pathological stages, given common preoperative clinical characteristics. The nomogram is based on patients undergoing radical prostatectomy at The Johns Hopkins …
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National Trends in the Utilization of Partial Nephrectomy Before and After the Establishment of AUA Guidelines for the Management of Renal MassesObjective To assess the impact of the American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines advocating partial nephrectomy for T1 tumors guidelines on the likelihood of undergoing partial nephrectomy. Materials and Methods We analyzed the Nationwide Inpatient …
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The Cost Implications of Prostate Cancer Screening in the Medicare PopulationBackground : Recent debate about prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based testing for prostate cancer screening among older men has rarely considered the cost of screening. Methods : A population-based cohort of male Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 …
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Can Regulatory Changes Improve the Health of Older Americans with Hearing Loss?Only one in seven Americans who could benefit from a hearing aid owns one. Why is this, what are the consequences, and what can we do about it? In a new article in the American Journal of Public Health , NYU Wagner Professor Jan Blustein and her …
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A comparison of ground-level air quality data with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation monitoring stations data in South Bronx, New YorkThe South Bronx is a low-income, minority community in New York City. It has one of the highest asthma rates in the country, which community residents feel is related to poor air quality. Community residents also feel that the air quality data provided by …
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The impact of obesity on health service utilization and costs in childhoodMost studies of the economic costs of childhood obesity have focused upon hospitalization for comorbidities of obesity, whereas increased expenditures may also be the result of additional outpatient/emergency room visits or prescription drug expenditures. …
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Where Youth Live: Effects of Urban Space on EmploymentThis paper synthesises a series of empirical analyses investigating the role of urban space in affecting minority employment outcomes. It broadens the focus beyond transport and the 'friction of space' and expands the data available for spatial research. …
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Socioeconomic Status and Dissatisfaction Among HMO EnrolleesObjectives. Member satisfaction is commonly used as an indicator of the quality of care delivered by health plans. Yet few contemporary studies have explored the extent to which individual patient characteristics influence dissatisfaction in HMOs. We …
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A Comparison of Ground-Level Air Quality Data with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Monitoring Stations Data in South Bronx, New YorkThe South Bronx is a low-income, minority community in New York City. It has one of the highest asthma rates in the country, which community residents feel is related to poor air quality. Community residents also feel that the air quality data provided by …
Capstone Projects
State Preparation for Recession: The Rainy Day FundThe Capstone team evaluated the effectiveness of Rainy Day Funds on easing the fiscal stress experienced by state governments during a recession. As a result of the last recession which ended in 1992, states have created Rainy Day Funds as a mechanism to …
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Predicting and Responding to Change: Perceived Environmental Uncertainty Among Substance Use Disorder Treatment ProgramsIntroduction : Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs offering addiction health services (AHS) must be prepared to adapt to change in their operating environment. These environmental uncertainties may have implications for service delivery, and …
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BUILDING A PROGRAM EVALUATION FRAMEWORKThe Living City Project (LCP) is an educational nonprofit organization that uses New York City as a classroom to engage young adults on urban issues. One of LCP’s core program offerings, CityGAP, is a semester-long gap program that immerses participants …
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Study Co-Authored by Professor Victor Rodwin Finds Delhi's Health System Is Making Inadequate Progress Over the past decade, India has emerged as one of world’s most important engines of economic growth. In the health sector, India is often associated with its accomplishments in promoting innovation in the delivery of health services and production of …
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New Student RetreatThe New Student Retreat—required for all incoming master’s students—is our signature orientation event. At the retreat, you'll begin to develop academic and professional skills that will be critical to your success during your time at NYU Wagner, as well …
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MSPP-GP.3100
Applied Policy AnalysisOpen only to students in the MSPP program. This course will provide students with an opportunity to engage in policy analysis in situations that mimic the real world practice of the craft of policy analysis. In practice, policy analysis requires drawing …Alumni In Action
Charles CohenCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? The Excelsior Service Fellowship Program is a New York State program that places recently graduated policy and law students in two-year fellowships with public agencies after they complete their …
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Richard Buery Chosen as Public Service Fellow at NYU WagnerRichard Buery has been named a Public Service Fellow at NYU Wagner. In addition to leading New York City’s acclaimed Pre-K for All initiative, Buery is a dedicated member of the NYU Wagner community, currently completing his tenure as the school’s most …
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Poverty and Migration in the Digital Age: Experimental Evidence on Mobile Banking in BangladeshRapid urbanization is reshaping economies and intensifying spatial inequalities. In Bangladesh, we experimentally introduced mobile banking to very poor rural households and family members who had migrated to the city, testing whether mobile technology …
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Hepatitis C Testing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: The Role of Program Managers in Adoption of Testing ServicesBACKGROUND: Health care organizations do not adopt best practices as often or quickly as they merit. This gap in the integration of best practices into routine practice remains a significant public health concern. The role of program managers in the …
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Jenni DiazWhy did you choose Wagner for graduate school? I applied to three MBA programs and Wagner. I was interested in social entrepreneurship, so I focused my attention on programs and dual degree options that would set me up for a socially-focused career. I …
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Toward a Mandatory Working Policy for MenLawrence Mead addresses the problem of nonwork among low-income men, particularly low-income black men, and its implications for families and children. The poor work effort, he says, appears to be caused partly by falling wages and other opportunity …
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Integrating: A managerial practice that enables implementation in fragmented health care environmentsBackground: How some organizations improve while others remain stagnant is a key question in health care research. Studies identifying how organizations can implement improvement despite barriers are needed, particularly in primary care. Purposes: This …
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NYU Wagner alumni selected as Excelsior Service FellowsTwo recent graduates of NYU Wagner have been chosen as Excelsior Service Fellows in New York State government. The Excelsior Service Fellowship Program brings alumni of graduates school of public service and law into state government service. Participants …