Sentences with phrase «increase of the comparison group»

However, the increase in the intervention group (0.38 points per year) was significantly lower than the increase of the comparison group (1.83 points per year).

Not exact matches

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At the end of the study, the curcumin group had lower levels of three blood markers of inflammation, including C - reactive protein (CRP), along with lower fasting blood sugar and hemoglobin A1c (a measure of longer term blood sugar levels).5 For comparison, the placebo group had higher blood sugar levels and increased inflammation after the eight weeks.

The comparison monkeys, which ate as much as they wanted, had an increased risk of disease 2.9 times that of the calorie - restricted group, and a threefold increased risk of death.

Despite comparable weight gains between two diet groups in this study, the surplus consumption of saturated fat caused a markedly greater increase in the amount of fat in the liver and abdomen (especially the fat surrounding the internal organs, visceral fat) in comparison with the surplus consumption of polyunsaturated fat.

Despite comparable weight gains between the two diet groups, the surplus consumption of saturated fat caused a markedly greater increase in the amount of fat in the liver and abdomen (especially the fat surrounding the internal organs, visceral fat) in comparison with the surplus consumption of polyunsaturated fat.

A) Distribution of the weight of F0, F1, and F2 IVC males (n = 40 / group) at 26 wk of age showing no significant differences in mean body weight but an increase in weight variation in comparison to the control.

The results were that the mice were protected against hyperinsulinemia, obesity, hepatis steatosis, various organ inflammations and had their motor coordination increased, despite consuming the same amount of calories in comparison to the control group of mice that were allowed to consume their food whenever they preferred throughout the day.

Several studies have confirmed that a dose of 5 grams of creatine taken every day for 12 weeks straight, both pre and after workout has led to a drastic increase in muscle tissue in comparison to the second group of subjects which took creatine only in the morning and in the evening, without using it relatively close to the time before starting training or after finishing.

After a month of use, mothers» milk volume increased 33 percent compared to a 15 percent drop in two comparison groups, one of which was taking fenugreek.

It was discovered that after 6 months of treatment, daytime sleepiness was reduced and wakefulness increased with CPAP in comparison to the group that had standard treatment.

Stress resistance has not been assessed however and so the biological relevance of this finding is currently unknown.32 Several IER trials (75 - 85 % ER on restricted days) in overweight / obese populations have reported reductions in various markers of oxidative stress 37, 41, which in one study was accompanied by a complementary increase in the anti-oxidant uric acid.37 In a direct comparison of IER (75 % ER for two days / week) and CER, both ER strategies displayed equal efficacy in reducing levels of fast - acting advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) after six months, which displayed a tendency to occur earlier (i.e. at three months) in the IER group.41 Levels of slow - acting (i.e. long term) AOPP tended to decrease in the IER group and increase in the CER group which the authors proposed may have resulted from IER - induced activation of autophagy, a key homeostatic cellular process in which dysfunctional or unnecessary cellular proteins are degraded and recycled.41 On the other hand, a follow - up study using similar IER / CER protocols demonstrated comparable reductions in AOPP in both groups after three months.48 Summary and Future Research Directions

The primary endpoint of the study was comparison of the increase in FFM after supplementation in the 2 groups.

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2,288 introductory programmes were offered to individual visitors and groups in 2016: an increase of 11 % in comparison with 2015.

As more and more cities grow and reach a level of what I would call «UHI saturation», the slow growth of big cities and smaller in absolute values UHI increase for cities from a certain size explains a smaller delta UHI for an urban group that contains cities, in comparison with a UHI contaminated average containing many small locations growing — consistent with the results from the BEST study — divergence appearing in the 1950s — and with the logarithmic dependency of UHI growing trend based on population.

The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts, producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept to implementation, providing high - quality service in sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates • Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes • Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation

These results are similar to those found in other sustained nurse home visiting studies, 1 14 although the intervention impacted on a broader range of domains of the home environment for this subgroup of women than has been reported previously.1 An increasing body of evidence from both animal and human studies suggests that stress in pregnancy has significant impacts on developmental and behavioural outcomes for children.29 While the mental development of children of mothers who were not distressed antenatally in both the intervention and comparison groups was comparable with the general population, children's development was particularly poor in the distressed subgroup in the absence of the MECSH intervention, suggesting that sustained nurse home visiting may be particularly effective in ameliorating some adverse developmental impacts for children of mothers with antenatal distress.

Where both parents are depressed, the child is at far greater disadvantage and poorer outcomes have been observed in children up to the age of 7.32 Heightened parental anxiety may result in adverse outcomes for the child, who is also put at increased risk of anxiety.33 Given that children born preterm are already at some disadvantage in comparison to their peers born at term, an increase in the prevalence of PD among this group of parents could compound the negative impact of an early delivery on child outcomes.

Several studies have found increased rates of general cognitive impairment among homeless adults compared to housed comparison groups.26, 27 In our sample of homeless adults with current mental disorders, 66 % reported experiencing a head injury that left them unconscious.

The intervention group showed significantly greater scores in self - compassion, mindfulness, optimism and self - efficacy, as well as significantly greater decreases in rumination in comparison to the control group, while both groups indicated increased levels of life satisfaction.

The authors reinterviewed 105 out of 129 study participants 20 years later and found that the intervention increased earnings by 25 %, enough for them to catch up to the earnings of a nonstunted comparison group identified at baseline (65 out of 84 participants).

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The study examined whether a group educational intervention [now called the Parenting Together Project (PTP)-RSB- during the transition to parenthood can enhance the quality of father - child interaction and increase father involvement for first - time parents.

Teacher ratings of internalizing behavior increased in the intervention group and comparison groups.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) This project aimed to develop and pilot test a technology - enhanced version of Helping the Noncompliant Child (HNC) by increasing engagement of low - income families and, in turn, child behavior outcomes, with potential cost - savings associated with greater treatment efficiency.

Results indicate in comparison to the control group, PDFY reduced the rate of increase in depressive symptoms during adolescence.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) This study tested the efficacy of the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) utilizing data from two prevention randomized trials that were merged to compare its effects for African - American versus Latino parents and their preschool children for reducing behavior problems and increasing parenting skills.

Result showed that parents in the treatment group improved significantly on the parenting skill taught by the program and the percentage of compliant behaviors shown by the children also increased significantly in comparison to the control group.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of intensive filial therapy [now called Child - Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT] as an intervention for incarcerated mothers as a method of increasing empathic behaviors with their children, increasing attitudes of acceptance toward their children, and reducing stress related to parenting.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) The current study tests the efficacy of the Kinship Care Connection (KCC), to increase children's self - esteem and to mediate kin caregiver burden.

Results indicated that after one year of program participation, pre - and post-test comparisons indicated improvements in contraception use and parenting knowledge, and increases in reported use of cigarettes, alcohol and other drugs among both groups.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) This study evaluated the effectiveness of the Step - by - Step Parenting Skills Program to carry out a task analysis of basic childcare skills (feeding and bathing); to conduct thorough behavioral assessments of young, vulnerable, single parents; to use modeling, feedback and reinforcement procedures to increase basic childcare skills; and to assess the effect of childcare skill training on the child's welfare.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) This study measured the impact on children of a $ 70 - per - month supplement to the foster parent's normal reimbursement and of increased training and support of the foster parents through a training and support program [now called KEEP (Keeping Foster Parents Trained and Supported)-RSB-.

Summary: (To include comparison groups, outcomes, measures, notable limitations) This study assessed the efficacy of Trauma - Focused Cognitive - Behavioral Therapy (TF - CBT) delivered by social worker facilitators in reducing posttraumatic stress, depression, anxiety, and conduct problems and increasing prosocial behavior in a group of war - affected, sexually exploited girls.

Early childhood education increased earnings by 25 %, enough for growth - stunted children to completely catch up to the earnings of the non-stunted comparison group.

In comparison, studies on community control by First Nations groups in British Columbia, Canada, suggest a direct correlation between increased cultural continuity within First Nation communities and reduced suicide rates.17 These are examples of health improvements for indigenous peoples that appear to have resulted from equality and partnership between the «mainstream» health services and indigenous community - controlled health services and programs.

In sum, the multi-group comparison of trajectories in the two groups revealed that Home - Start mothers showed a significantly stronger increase in sense of competence and supportive parenting, and a significantly stronger decrease in the use of inept discipline than the comparison mothers.

Data were aggregated by age into 4 groups (ages 9 - 10, 11 - 12, 13 - 14, and 15 - 17 years) to increase the sample size in each comparison of parental monitoring by age.

As parenting during this age period appears to be fairly stable (Dallaire and Weinraub 2005; Verhoeven et al. 2007a), we expected no change in parenting in the comparison group, whereas the mothers who were participating in Home - Start were expected to show an increase in sense of competence and supportive parenting, and a decrease in inept discipline.

No significant difference was reported between the CSA group and the comparison group on either the parent or child domain of the PSI which may be due to a lack of power as the sample size was relatively small (N = 45; CSA group n = 23, comparison group n = 22) which increases the possibility of type II error.