Sentences with phrase «healthy adult populations»

The focus was on healthy adult populations; studies on patient populations and pregnant women were excluded.

Although Isis's drug was the first SMN - targeting agent tested in children, RG3039 was actually the first SMN - directed drug discovery program to enter human trials, albeit in a healthy adult population.

However, since these studies are not done in «healthy» children, with an already healthy microbiota, it's hard to extrapolate the findings to the healthy adult population.

Associations between DNA methylation of a glucocorticiod receptor promoter and acute stress responses in a large healthy adult population are largely explained by lifestyle and educational differences

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Based on this review, they concluded that the general population of healthy adults is not at risk for potential adverse effects from caffeine if they limit their consumption to 400 mg per day.

He is planning to conduct a prescribed exercise intervention in a population of healthy older adults with genetic and other risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and to measure the impact on hippocampal volume and brain function.

The team has used meta - analysis before to show that brain training is useful in other populations, such as healthy older adults and those with Parkinson's disease.

Between them, western Europe's inhabitants — with an estimated adult population in 2001 of 340 million — were found to lose as much as 1.6 million years of healthy living per year.

«While abstinence or reduced substance use may partially improve cognition, future research should determine whether factors shown to protect against cognitive impairments in aging adults, such as a healthy diet, and physical and intellectual activities, also protect against cognitive impairments in populations with difficulties in reducing substance use,» said Dr. Hasin.

In the first study of human fungal skin diversity, National Institutes of Health researchers sequenced the DNA of fungi at skin sites of healthy adults to define the normal populations across the skin and to provide a framework for investigating fungal skin conditions.

A study comparing preferences and willingness to pay for end - of - life treatments between advanced cancer patients and the general population of older adults has shown that patients are willing to pay more for all aspects of a good end - of - life experience compared to what healthy older adults believe they would pay if in a similar situation.

«It's possible within the population that we see of healthy young adults, a more pruned structural connection between the amygdala and the medial prefrontal cortex is indicative of a more developed connection and one that might be more effective or efficient, and thus lead to greater communication between the two areas.»

Even adults having been born vaginally and breast - fed (best - case scenario for starting life with a healthy gut population) 11 are likely to have an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria if they've ever used antibiotics.

An AI is specifically defined as the intake found in a healthy population, but no First World population has a sodium intake anywhere as low as the 2004/2005 IOM targets.2 In comparison to the sodium adequate intake of 1500 mg per day for adults, the average sodium intake in the U.S. and Canada is 3300 mg per day (8.3 grams salt or just over one and one - half teaspoons).

We used a Hotelling's T2 (33) test on the calculated BIVA distribution with the use of pretreatment and compared the vectors to the population vector of healthy Italian adults to detect possible imbalances in the hydration levels of the study participants.

Dr. Benden has determined that a monitor at this height will be correct for roughly 90 % of the healthy adult working population.

To find these numbers, Dr. Lee and his colleagues developed a computer model to represent the U.S. adult population, and estimated lifetime health effects for people who were obese, overweight, or healthy weight at ages 20 through 80.

Half the adult population of the UK say they feel healthier with a tan, according to a recent survey.

The beneficiaries include both the children whose lives are enhanced and the society that will reap the fruits of a healthier and more productive adult population.

This first - of - its - kind grant will enable the municipal shelter to expand their impact by also helping a population which isn't typically considered for foster - healthy, adult dogs and cats.

«While Article 81 guardianships are well - intentioned, the guardianship system is plagued by long delays and has little oversight, leaving a vulnerable population of older adults at further risk,» according to the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging at Hunter College.

Graduate Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Accumulate 678 clinical hours in medical / surgical, cardio vascular, neurology, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, pediatric oncology, and outpatient care at the Veteran's Administration Obtain and maintain federal clearance to work with VA staff and patients Assist more than 200 RN's, Charge RN's, CNA's, and physicians Perform intake, preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for IV line insertion, blood product administration, and medication Determine severity of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and pediatric populations Facilitate case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure, emergency care situations Perform administrative functions including phones, data entry, and other tasks as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Licensed Practical Nurse — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across multiple medical specialties Experienced in orthopedics, rehabilitation, transitional care, cardiology, med surgical, oncology, pediatrics, urology, pulmonary, geriatrics, and neurology Perform preoperative clearance, history and physical, EKGs, lab tests, discharge, and follow - up Assess, diagnose, and treat sprains, strains, lacerations, and other physical injuries Responsible for IV line insertion, blood product administration, medication, feeding tubes, and PICC line draws Determine severity of patient condition and promptly refer to specialists when appropriate Develop and administer disease management plan ensuring high quality, comprehensive care Provide acute episodic and chronic care to adult and geriatric populations with complex medical conditions Facilitate case management, consultation, and interdisciplinary patient care Educate patients in healthy diets, exercise, smoking cessation, and overall positive lifestyles Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure, emergency care situations Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

The relationship between depressive symptoms and step count has only been assessed in specific populations with small sample sizes, such as low - socioeconomic status Latino immigrants, 16 elderly Japanese people17 or patients with chronic conditions such as heart failure18 19 or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.20 21 Studies yield contradictory results, with some observing no association between depressive symptoms and daily step count, 19 21 while others report a negative correlation.16 — 18 20 In one cross-sectional sample of healthy older adults, an inverse association between depressive symptoms (using the Goldberg Depression Scale - 15) and accelerometer measured daily step count disappeared after controlling for general health and disability.22 While a systematic review suggests reduced levels of objectively measured PA in patients with depression, 23 it is not known whether this association is present in those at high risk of CVD and taken into account important confounding such as gender and age.

year Publication year, N total sample size, #ES amount of effect sizes, AC child age category of the child at the start of the program, Design research design, PCDC parent child development centers, CB community - based, CPEP child — parent enrichment project, FGDM family group decision making, HS healthy start, PCIT parent — child interaction therapy, CBFRS community - based family resource service, PUP parents under pressure, SEEK safe environment for every kid, HF healthy families, STEP systematic training for effective parenting, TPBP teen parents and babies program, TEEP Turkish early enrichment project, IFPS intensive family preservation services, ACT adults and children together, CBT cognitive behavioral therapy, PSBCT parent skills with behavioral couples therapy, PCTT parents and children talking together, FIRST family information, referral and support team, NFP nurse family partnership, HSYC healthy steps for young children, REACH resources, education and care in the home, PMD parents make the difference, CPC child — parent center, MST - BSF multisystemic therapy — building stronger families, PriCARE primary child — adult relationship enhancement, SSTP stepping stones Triple P, CAMP Colorado adolescent maternity program, STEEP steps toward effective and enjoyable parenting, FGC family group conferences, MST - CAN multisystemic therapy for child abuse and neglect, PAT parent as teachers, CM case management, CPS child protective services, NS not specified, QE quasi-experimental, RCT randomized controlled trial, R risk group, GP general population, M maltreating parents

Since 2001, Clinilabs has completed clinical trials involving healthy, adult human volunteers and specialty patient populations.