Sentences with phrase «moderate evidence for»

Department officials reported that there is «no substantial or moderate evidence for any health effects» caused by fracking.

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Overall, however, the bulk of the evidence continues to suggest tepid economic growth with moderate but persistent inflation pressures, and the Market Climate for precious metals remains favorable on our measures.
Results of the analyses continue to confirm that all forms of extra support analyzed together showed a decrease in cessation of «any breastfeeding», which includes partial and exclusive breastfeeding (average risk ratio (RR) for stopping any breastfeeding before six months 0.91, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 0.88 to 0.95; moderate - quality evidence, 51 studies) and for stopping breastfeeding before four to six weeks (average RR 0.87, 95 % CI 0.80 to 0.95; moderate - quality evidence, 33 studies).
The quality of the evidence was moderate for crying time and pain scores.
intact perineum (average RR 1.04, 95 % CI 0.95 to 1.13; participants = 13,186; studies = 10; high quality evidence)(Analysis 1.5); there was moderate heterogeneity for this outcome (Heterogeneity: Tau ² = 0.01; I ² = 54 %), and this could not be attributed to differences in the pre-specified subgroups (see below and Analysis 2.5 and Analysis 3.5).
For all other outcomes evidence was «moderate» to «low» quality.
Fourth, higher quality maternal interactions have been shown to improve brain development at 5, 10 and 24 months.34 Fifth, there is growing evidence to suggest that the beneficial effects of exclusive breastfeeding may be moderated by the infant's genome, 35,36 and the metabolism of the fatty acids in maternal breast milk.37 For example, Krol et al. 36 showed that infants exclusively breastfed for a longer duration (above the 50th percentile) showed a heightened sensitivity and interest in a happy visual stimulus (eyes) than infants exclusively breastfed for a shorter duration (below the 50th percentilFor example, Krol et al. 36 showed that infants exclusively breastfed for a longer duration (above the 50th percentile) showed a heightened sensitivity and interest in a happy visual stimulus (eyes) than infants exclusively breastfed for a shorter duration (below the 50th percentilfor a longer duration (above the 50th percentile) showed a heightened sensitivity and interest in a happy visual stimulus (eyes) than infants exclusively breastfed for a shorter duration (below the 50th percentilfor a shorter duration (below the 50th percentile).
While moderate hypofractionation should now be discussed routinely with patients, Bekelman cautions the trials do not offer any evidence for more extreme regimens lasting as few as five radiation treatments.
THC is responsible for the «high» people experience and there is moderate - quality evidence that THC may help chronic neuropathic or cancer pain.
Our study found no evidence of benefit for nervous system or cognitive function from 12 months of supplementation among older people with moderate vitamin B12 deficiency.
The researchers evaluated the quality of the evidence for the short - term effects as moderate; the long - term effects are uncertain, as few trials measured this.
The research team investigated the association between weight loss and the progression of cartilage changes on MRI over a 48 - month period in 640 overweight and obese patients (minimum body mass index [BMI] 25 kg / m2) who had risk factors for osteoarthritis or MRI evidence of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
The USPSTF found adequate evidence that the harms from screening for ovarian cancer are at least moderate and may be substantial in some cases, and include unnecessary surgery for women who do not have cancer.
The results — pre-teens with MPS had thicker arterial linings than other kids their age — helped Wang secure funding for additional studies, which revealed evidence of moderate to severe heart valve disease in kids with MPS.
At the moment we only have low to moderate quality evidence for the effects of yoga before six months as a type of exercise for helping people with chronic lower back pain.
Each recommendation received two grades, one for strength (strong, weak or insufficient), and another for the quality of evidence (high, moderate or low) that supported the specific recommendation.
Evidence for screening benefit in this setting is moderate and is derived from large RCTs.
First Class I evidence for efficacy of modified Story Memory Technique in moderate to severe traumatic brain injury
The treatment protocol, the modified Story Memory Technique © (mSMT), was found to improve memory in adults with moderate to severe TBI, providing the first Class I evidence for the efficacy of this intervention in the TBI population.
«This extends the Class 1 evidence for efficacy of the mSMT to people with moderate to severe TBI.
For instance, it found «moderate evidence» that vaping led to more coughing and wheezing in teens, and worse asthma.
The study was «well - done,» Karlamangla says, and despite the built - in limitations in the research, it reinforces the evidence for the health benefits of moderate drinking.
There's «high» and «moderate» evidence, respectively, that exercise during pregnancy reduces the risk of excess weight in babies at birth, and doesn't boost the risk of labor complications such as the need for induced labor or episiotomy (a surgical cut of vaginal tissue to aid delivery).
Despite this and other medical evidence, most guidelines still recommend keyhole surgery for people with meniscus tears, sudden onset of symptoms like pain or swelling, or mild to moderate difficulties with knee movement.
Because of these limitations, Wieland and her co-authors determined that the evidence of yoga's benefits for back pain was only of «low - to moderate - certainty.»
Evidence suggests rhodiola can raise serotonin levels by as much as 30 percent, so it's good for mild to moderate depression.
«For the prevention of increased body fat, the evidence points towards at least 60 minutes of moderate intensity activity per day,» says accredited exercise physiologist Dr Richardson.
Conclusion: (looking only at subjects with existing CVD) The present systematic review provides no evidence (moderate quality evidence) for the beneficial effects of reduced / modified fat diets in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.
Although excessive drinking is clearly linked to risk of disease, accidents, and dependency, less evidence exists for moderate drinking.
Two small studies showed that qigong may be superior compared with waitlist for CNP sufferers (moderate evidence), but no differences were found compared with other exercises.
In fact, emerging scientific evidence suggests a high - fat, low - net carb and low - to moderate - protein diet (in other words, a diet that keeps you in nutritional ketosis) is ideal for most people.
It seems the weight of evidence for even moderate use of eggs and egg whites is harmful despite what nutrients may be present.
Furthermore, there's evidence that eating a moderate amount of protein every 3 to 4 hours is superior for muscle building than eating smaller amounts more frequently or larger amounts less frequently.
Recent evidence published in JAMA has shown that Mindfulness - Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), a form of secular mindfulness meditation was just as effective as medication for treating mild to moderate depression (7).
The quality of the evidence for each of the 5 metabolic components was moderate.
Glycogen is the main fuel source during moderate to high intensity exercise,31 - 33 and high glycogen levels are important for optimal performance.27,34 - 40 However, there's not much evidence that it's always necessary to eat carbs immediately post-workout to maximize glycogen storage.
For patients with chronic low back pain, clinicians and patients should initially select nonpharmacologic treatment with exercise, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, acupuncture, mindfulness - based stress reduction (moderate - quality evidence), tai chi, yoga, motor control exercise, progressive relaxation, electromyography biofeedback, low - level laser therapy, operant therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or spinal manipulation (low - quality evidence).
Moderate evidence (3 criteria) of associations exists for intake of fish, marine ω - 3 fatty acids, folate, whole grains, dietary vitamins E and C, beta carotene, alcohol, fruit, and fiber.
Dr. Pate agreed that moderate activity is more difficult to measure and that it is also difficult to communicate the difference between moderate physical activity, which has been shown to have health benefits, versus light activity, for which the evidence is not clear.
Until a well - designed study provides contrary evidence, I stand by my assertion that a diet with sufficient but not excess protein, moderate carbohydrate comprising a minority of calories, and high intake of saturated and monounsaturated fat but low intake of polyunsaturated fat is optimal for thyroid function.
Delaware's plan calls for districts to have external reviewers assess the needs of low - graduation schools and schools then will implement «additional evidence - based interventions in the school that... are more rigorous and based on strong or moderate levels of evidence» (page 79).
In contrast, ESSA defines four levels of «evidence - based» practices: «strong,» with at least one well - designed and well - implemented experimental study with a statistically significant, positive effect; «moderate,» with at least one well - designed and well - implemented quasi-experimental study such as a matched - comparison group; «promising,» with at least one well - designed and well - implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias.
My point is not that other policies are therefore unimportant, but rather that the policies mentioned here have broad support, have moderate to strong research evidence of positive effects (except for the case of nonurban charters, which have strong evidence of neutral to negative effects), and could therefore be a prime target for ongoing bipartisan policy efforts.
While some ESSA programs allow the use of all four levels of evidence, Section 1003 requires that CSI and TSI schools use these funds only for interventions reflecting one of the highest three levels of evidence (Strong, Moderate, and / or Promising).
The Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University launched «Evidence for ESSA,» a website that «reviews every math and reading program for grades K to 12» and determines which programs «meet the strong, moderate, or promising levels of evidence definEvidence for ESSA,» a website that «reviews every math and reading program for grades K to 12» and determines which programs «meet the strong, moderate, or promising levels of evidence definevidence defined in...
In February, the Center for Research and Reform in Education at Johns Hopkins University will launch a website that «reviews every math and reading program for grades K to 12» and determine which programs «meet the strong, moderate, or promising levels of evidence defined in...
A new literature review from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) explores research available on arts integration activities and finds 44 that could qualify for ESSA funding (10 studies met Tier I - III evidence standards for strong, moderate or promising evidence, while 34 met the Tier IV standard for having a research - based rationale).
Schools that qualify for ESSA funding are required to select and implement only those programs with strong, moderate, or promising evidence of effectiveness.
Early in October, researchED is hosting a panel about the «US Education Media's Role in Covering & Broadcasting Evidence - Supported Practices» in NYC, moderated by Ben Riley (Deans for Change) and featuring Matt Barnum (Chalkbeat), Richard P. Phelps (Nonpartisan Education Review), and Emily Richmond (Education Writers Association).
For this competition, Validation grants will provide up to $ 12 million to fund projects with moderate evidence of effectiveness.
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