Sentences with phrase «with moderate evidence»

For this competition, Validation grants will provide up to $ 12 million to fund projects with moderate evidence of effectiveness.

Scale - up grants will award up to $ 25 million to projects with strong evidence of improving student achievement and validation grants will award up to $ 15 million to projects with moderate evidence.

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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.

Nevertheless, survey evidence suggests that growth may begin to moderate moving forward, in line with a slowing in domestic demand.

Shi'ites and Sunnis, Arabs and Persians, extremists and moderates, militants and pacifists, unemployed youth and disenchanted women all give evidence to a dissatisfaction with the unfulfilled promise of Islam.

Strong evidence from observational studies has shown that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

Breastfeeding was associated with a 1.7 - point reduction in standardised pain scores (SMD -1.7, 95 % CI -2.2 to -1.3); we considered this evidence to be of moderate quality as data were primarily from infants younger than 6 months of age.

It also increases spontaneous vaginal births (high - certainty evidence) and probably reduces caesarean births and increases the number of women with an intact perineum (moderate - certainty evidence).

Conversely, many researchers have observed a greater risk of overweight in children and adolescents who had not been breastfed compared with those who had16, 17 or who were breastfed a shorter rather than longer duration.18 — 25 On the basis of a review of 11 studies, Dewey26 concluded that «the evidence to date suggests that breastfeeding reduces the risk of child overweight to a moderate extent.»

You've established that you believe anyone defending the lack of evidence of any harm done by light to moderate drinking in pregnancy clearly must have a problem with alcohol.

The defenestration of Tory moderates such as George Young, Sayeeda Warsi and Clarke with Tory hardliners such as Grayling, Patterson and Theresa Villiers was evidence of this.

Massey and Malliotakis come from different wings of the Republican Party, with Massey a moderate billing himself as a «non-political» technocrat open to «ideas from across the political spectrum,» in the Michael Bloomberg mold; while Malliotakis — as evidenced by her support from the Conservative Party — is further to the right, though she has also claimed to not easily fit into any ideological orthodoxy.

It is also an evidence of our state as a people, a people whose sense of reason is moderated by political colours and tribal stereotyping, with limited commitment to our nation.

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.

The panel determined that «no evidence of even moderate scientific quality» links anything — from herbal or nutritional supplements to prescription medications to social, economic or environmental conditions — with the slightest decrease in the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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 team ranked the strength of the evidence of a given policy's effectiveness as limited (at least one study showed an effect, which wasn't contradicted by other studies), moderate (two or more studies showed the same effect, no contradictory studies) or supported (three or more studies with at least two independent datasets found an effect with no contradictory studies).

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.

There is moderate evidence to support conclusions that background checks reduce firearm suicides and firearm homicides, and that laws prohibiting the purchase or possession of guns by individuals with some forms of mental illness reduce violent crime, according to the analysis.

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.

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.

In another first, the committee addressed a major staple in so many of our diets: coffee, saying that there is strong evidence that moderate consumption is not associated with long - term health risks.

Scientific evidence shows that moderate caffeine intake does not affect athletic performance (and can in fact slightly improve it), but alcohol consumption can interfere with muscle recovery from exercise, and negatively impact a number of other performance variables.

Scientific evidence shows that moderate caffeine intake does not affect athletic performance (and can in fact slightly improve it) or hydration status, but alcohol consumption can interfere with muscle recovery from exercise, and negatively impact a number of other performance variables.

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.

Studies are still lacking into the proper dietary treatment of PCOS but the majority of the evidence suggests that a moderate intake of low - glycemic index carbohydrates balanced with healthy fats and lean protein are the keys to managing PCOS.

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.

A study published in Nov. 2016 in the journal Evidence - based Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the effect of Cordyceps sinensis (Corbin) on patients with moderate to severe asthma.

Based on their findings, authors of the review concluded that there is moderate - quality evidence supporting the link between yoga practice and improvements in symptoms and quality of life in adults with asthma.

To be sure, the ubiquitous use of refined salt spiked with inorganic iodine in equally unhealthy junk foods is certainly problematic, but there is no evidence that a moderate amount of unrefined salt added to homemade food is unhealthy.

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).

Java drinkers got more good news earlier this year, when the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee stated that «strong evidence shows that consumption of coffee within the moderate range (3 to 5 cups per day or up to 400 mg / d caffeine) is not associated with increased long - term risks among healthy individuals.

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.

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.

ESSA is the first federal education law to define the term «evidence - based» and to distinguish between activities with «strong,» «moderate,» and «promising» support based on the strength of existing research.

Schools that qualify for ESSA funding are required to select and implement only those programs with strong, moderate, or promising evidence of effectiveness.

The Validation grants will provide four to eight projects with moderate levels of evidence with up to $ 12 million awards, and the Scale - Up grants will provide an estimated two proposals that demonstrate strong evidence of improving student achievement with up to $ 20 million awards.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a major rewrite of the much - maligned No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), is the first federal education law to define the term «evidence - based» and to distinguish between activities with «strong,» «moderate,» and «promising» support based on the strength of existing research.

Some hyperthyroid patients present with a low to moderate grade fever with no evidence of sepsis or necrosis.

Ending up with nothing that challenges or requires amendment to AGW, the IPCC, the clear and unambiguous influence of moderate volcanoes, or the vastly rationally superior views expressed by Jennifer Francis about the influence of AGW on the Jet Stream as supported by direct high quality unfiltered evidence, and through the Jet Stream on extreme weather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY0RdXmLGdU

Consistent with the original study, we find robust and replicated evidence that communicating the scientific consensus on human - caused climate change leads to significant and substantial changes in perceived scientific agreement among conservatives, moderates, and liberals alike.

With respect to ETS, Dr. Seitz concluded that»... there is no good scientific evidence that moderate passive inhalation of tobacco smoke is truly dangerous under normal circumstances.»

Based on the evidence, the Court held that as a result of the collision the Plaintiff suffered from a moderate whiplash and strain to her neck, back and hip with radiating pain down her arms, a concussion, TMJ disorder which caused facial and jaw pain and headaches, chronic fatigue, depression, PTSD, and chronic pain which lasted for approximately 2 1/2 years.

The clear medical evidence from the plaintiff's orthopedic surgeon, Dr. G.M. McKensie, is that Mr. Swieczko's soft tissue injuries are now chronic and permanent, presenting as moderate to severe pain in the neck, mid-back and lower back with persistent flare - ups as a result of overtime work, attempts at physically interacting with his growing one - year - old daughter and attempts to reintegrate previously enjoyed recreational activities.

Strong evidence for shared genetic vulnerability between SP and MDD (respective heritabilities 28 %, 45 %; genetic r = 1 · 0) was observed with moderate support noted for similar sharing between SP and ALD (genetic r = 0 · 52, heritability for ALD 63 %).

High - quality research guided by a priori hypotheses, with attention to potential confounders and moderating effects, is needed to provide more rigorous evidence to guide practitioners» and parents» decision - making for care following stillbirth.

Despite evidence of the positive impact of high - quality early childhood education for all children, it remains out of reach for most low - and moderate - income families.15 The average price of center - based care in the United States accounts for nearly 30 percent of the median family income, and only 10 percent of child care programs are considered high quality.16 Publicly funded programs — such as Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, and state pre-K programs — are primarily targeted at low - income families, but limited funding for these programs severely hinders access.17 This lack of access to high - quality early childhood education perpetuates the achievement gap, evidenced by the fact that only 48 percent of low - income children are ready for kindergarten, compared with 75 percent of moderate - or high - income children.18

Some evidence supported a moderated child by environment model in that relational adversity or advantage appeared to exacerbate or compensate for dysfunctions linked with aggressive dispositions.