We ascertained detailed data on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status (SES) based on education level through standardized questionnaires administered at baseline and clinic follow-up visits, as previously described (Hanrahan et al. 1992).
Ascertaining details of the drug treatments used by participants for diagnosed conditions would be of value in future studies, particularly use of NSAIDs, acetylsalicylic acid, traditional herbal remedies and treatments for GERD.
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology conducted high-resolution multi-channel seismic reflection surveys across the Bayonnaise Knoll caldera to ascertain details of the crustal structure, such as the configuration of faults around the caldera.
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Those reporting an AEFI completed an interview by telephone or mobile phone to ascertain details.
We interviewed all members of the tour group by telephone or in-person interview to ascertain details of their contact history with the index case-patient.
In December 2009, the hospital database and the Netherlands nationwide network and registry of histopathology and cytopathology (PALGA; Bunnik, The Netherlands) were reviewed for all women, irrespective of attendance, to ascertain details of any additional relevant events and procedures.
A questionnaire was sent to senior health promotion specialists employed in the 22 local authority areas in Wales to ascertain details of all projects promoting health and wellbeing in the eight key areas where the priority population was aged over 50, or the majority of users were older people.
The strengths of our study include the use of comprehensive paper and electronic medical records to ascertain details of the PSC cases, the representative population of the northern California KP and the community care setting as opposed to a tertiary referral center.
In addition, around the scheduled time of the exit appointment and irrespective of attendance at this appointment, the woman's medical records, together with hospital and pathology databases, were reviewed to ascertain details of any additional relevant events and procedures, such as referral with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
