Sentences with phrase «improves clinical activity»

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The device is an improved version of a clinical tool called an electrode grid, which is a plastic or silicone - based grid of electrodes that is placed directly on the surface of the brain during surgery to monitor the activity of large groups of neurons.

Weight loss surgery can curb alterations in brain activity associated with obesity and improve cognitive function involved in planning, strategizing and organizing, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

The Transnational Access 1 (TNA1) «Cross platform screening and optimization service «and the corresponding Joint Research Activity (JRA1) «Improved optimization and harmonization of cross-vector screening «will combine the expertise of six different partners (IME, SSI, UOXF, iBET, BPRC and UNISI) to provide the unique offer to test vaccine candidates in a comprehensive range of different expression hosts, to identify the optimal production system for further pre-clinical and clinical development.

Targeting inhibitory proteins within cytotoxic T cells as a means to improve T cell activity against cancer has led to impressive clinical successes, but only in a minority of treated patients (1).

In furtherance of their mutual interest in improving fundamental and clinical pharmacogenomics and its translation into clinical practice, the two organizations have agreed: (a) cooperate and collaborate on programs and activities of mutual interest, (b) work together to provide education symposia / workshops in developing countries and regions, and (c) foster collaborative research to better understand the genetic basis for ethnic diversity in the response to and adverse effects from medicines.

Houston Methodist Hospital Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Program is committed to providing valuable educational activities to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that will advance their baseline knowledge, core competencies and teaching abilities, ultimately improving clinical and operational outcomes.

A potential explanation for the secular trend may be that while improved treatment for cardiovascular risk factors or complicating diseases has reduced mortality in all weight classes, the effects may have been greater at higher BMI levels than at lower BMI levels.12 Because obesity is a causal risk factor for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dyslipidemia,15,19 - 22 obese individuals may have had a higher selective decrease in mortality.18 Indirect evidence of this effect is seen in the findings as the deaths occur at similar time periods in the 3 cohorts, but cohorts recruited at later periods have an increase in the BMI associated with the lowest mortality, possibly suggesting a period effect related to changes in clinical practice, such as improved treatments, or general public health status, such as decreased smoking or increased physical activity.

The negative effects seem to lie in the capacity of some foods / nutrients to stimulate proliferative pathways that in turn stimulate development of acne — suspect foods include those with a high glycaemic load and milk.11, 43, 44 Other evidence comes from several studies reporting that the prevalence of acne varies significantly between different populations and is substantially lower in non-Westernized populations that follow traditional diets, 45 a common factor among these traditional diets being a low glycaemic load.46 Various studies have provided evidence that high - glycaemic - load diets are implicated in the aetiology of acne through their capacity to stimulate insulin, androgen bioavailability and insulin - like growth factor - 1 (IGF - 1) activity, whereas the beneficial effects of low - glycaemic - load diets, apart from weight and blood glucose levels, also include improved skin quality.44 The clinical and experimental evidence does in fact suggest ways in which insulin can increase androgen production and affect via induction of steroidogenic enzymes, 47 the secretion by the pituitary gland of gonadotropin - releasing hormone and the production of sex hormone - binding globulin.48 Insulin is also able to reduce serum levels of IGF - binding protein - 1 increasing the effect of IGF - 1.49 These insulin - mediated actions can therefore influence diverse factors that underlie the development of acne such as:

(1) Conducting quality assessment and improvement activities, including outcomes evaluation and development of clinical guidelines, provided that the obtaining of generalizable knowledge is not the primary purpose of any studies resulting from such activities; population - based activities relating to improving health or reducing health care costs, protocol development, case management and care coordination, contacting of health care providers and patients with information about treatment alternatives; and related functions that do not include treatment;

Continuously monitored, analyzed, and helped improved the performance of clinical activities

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

According to a stepped care approach (based on the patient's Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score), facilitated self - help with the coach or individual cognitive behavioural therapy sessions with the clinical psychologist will be offered.135 Common elements are: (1) challenge most unhelpful negative cognitions, (2) schedule at least one pleasurable activity per day, (3) increase social contacts, (4) improve sleep routine, (5) identify most stressful situations and apply cognitive behavioural strategies to improve their management.135 136 Patients who require a psychiatric evaluation will be referred to a psychiatry liaison service.

Examples of such contributions might include academic or clinical work that improves or increases existing knowledge in the field, promotes advocacy or system building within the field, the enhancement of workforce development, articles / books published and / or other activities that further the mission of NHAIMH.