Sentences with phrase «worked as a chronic disease»

For a year after graduating from Tulane, West worked as a chronic disease epidemiologist at the Louisiana Office of Public Health.

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Besides being a personal chef for those with chronic diseases, you can also get into specialty cooking as a personal chef for working couples with children who feel like they don't have time to cook healthfully for their family.

She worked with Ganz for 3 years as a junior scientist, learning about cancer and chronic disease and charting a course in the relatively new field of psycho - oncology before applying for her own research funding.

Muller hopes that her work can lead to applications of StimDust to treat diseases such as heart irregularities, chronic pain, asthma or epilepsy.

These effects are most relevant to policy makers keen to show the effectiveness of their interventions... Future work can assess the impact of SSB taxes on chronic diseases that would materialise later in time, such as heart disease, stroke, low back pain, and osteoarthritis, which would further strengthen the case for the SSB tax.

«Important metabolic functions are also heavily influenced by circadian clocks, which is why activities such as chronic night - shift work — which can cause a misalignment of this clock — increase one's risk for metabolic and autoimmune diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer and multiple sclerosis,» said Dr. Akassoglou.

Working out in smoggy air can cause lung trouble in people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

He taught me a lot about evolutionary medicine and nutrition in general, opened many doors and introduced me (directly and indirectly) to various players in this field, such as Dr. Boyd Eaton (one of the fathers of evolutionary nutrition), Maelán Fontes from Spain (a current research colleague and close friend), Alejandro Lucia (a Professor and a top researcher in exercise physiology from Spain, with whom I am collaborating), Ben Balzer from Australia (a physician and one of the best minds in evolutionary medicine), Robb Wolf from the US (a biochemist and the best «biohackers I know»), Óscar Picazo and Fernando Mata from Spain (close friends who are working with me at NutriScience), David Furman from Argentina (a top immunologist and expert in chronic inflammation working at Stanford University, with whom I am collaborating), Stephan Guyenet from the US (one of my main references in the obesity field), Lynda Frassetto and Anthony Sebastian (both nephrologists at the University of California San Francisco and experts in acid - base balance), Michael Crawford from the UK (a world renowned expert in DHA and Director of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, at the Imperial College London), Marcelo Rogero (a great researcher and Professor of Nutrigenomics at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil), Sérgio Veloso (a cell biologist from Portugal currently working with me, who has one of the best health blogs I know), Filomena Trindade (a Portuguese physician based in the US who is an expert in functional medicine), Remko Kuipers and Martine Luxwolda (both physicians from the Netherlands, who conducted field research on traditional populations in Tanzania), Gabriel de Carvalho (a pharmacist and renowned nutritionist from Brazil), Alex Vasquez (a physician from the US, who is an expert in functional medicine and Rheumatology), Bodo Melnik (a Professor of Dermatology and expert in Molecular Biology from Germany, with whom I have published papers on milk and mTOR signaling), Johan Frostegård from Sweden (a rheumatologist and Professor at Karolinska Institutet, who has been a pioneer on establishing the role of the immune system in cardiovascular disease), Frits Muskiet (a biochemist and Professor of Pathophysiology from the Netherlands, who, thanks to his incredible encyclopedic knowledge and open - mind, continuously teaches me more than I could imagine and who I consider a mentor), and the Swedish researchers Staffan Lindeberg, Tommy Jönsson and Yvonne Granfeldt, who became close friends and mentors.

But they work for us, and research shows we're better off for it: the health benefits of sleep include sharper memory, lower stress, and lower risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes.

These phytonutrients work as antioxidants in our body fighting off free radicals and the damage they cause which can lead to a whole host of chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's to name a few.

Conventional medicine, as you called it earlier, was created in response to mainly acute disease where you have a single cause and single effect, and now medicine is trying to adapt to this now environment of chronic disease, which is driven by lifestyle, it's multi-systemic, it's across many different organs, and so that linear model of thinking doesn't really work.

Working as a health coach for patients with chronic diseases, Leah realized that a majority of her patients, as well as their doctors, also struggled to determine what proper nutrition was.

You may also need to work on restoring gut health, taming chronic inflammation, or managing an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, approaches that benefit from the guidance of an experienced practitioner.

I worked as a personal chef for many years, creating food plans for people healing from chronic disease.

We work as a team to correct nutritional deficiencies, improve your diet and lifestyle, and prevent the onset of early aging and chronic disease.

That's why the key element of treating chronic Lyme disease is improving overall immunity by implementing the following principles and using listed below supplements which must work together (as many at the same time as possible).

Finally, our work provides direct in vivo experimental data to support the current dietary recommendations for Americans, which urges regular consumption of a variety of colored vegetables to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as prostate cancer.

You need to work with an experienced vet homeopath to fully help both collapsing trachea and heart disease as these are both deep manifestations of chronic internal imbalance.

Emergency care (life - threatening injuries or illnesses) The Pet Fund works only on non-basic, non-urgent care, such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc..

Cats with underlying disease, such as diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease, will often benefit from dental work and should not be excluded because of chronic disease.

Dr. Cezar started her career at APHIS serving as a Veterinary Medical Officer, a role under Veterinary Services, where she worked firsthand in surveillance of critical public health diseases such as Chronic Wasting Disease and Scrapie.

The Pet Fund works only on non-basic, non-urgent care, such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc..

Alice worked as a veterinary technician for 3 years and she developed interest in long term management of chronic diseases, surgery and preventive care.

She has worked with clients to treat both acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, urinary tract disorders, allergies, and joint diseases.

Dr. Sakai enjoys working with primary care veterinarians and pet owners to improve the quality of life in patients with chronic skin problems such as allergies, autoimmune disease, endocrine disease, and more.

Many of these diseases need chronic management, which requires the pet owner, specialist and primary care veterinarian to work together as a team to ensure the best outcome.

In the sugarcane region of El Salvador, as much as one - fifth of the population has chronic kidney disease, the presumed result of dehydration from working the fields they were able to comfortably harvest as recently as two decades ago.

The literature is clear: Overwork, generally defined as consistently working more than 40 hours a week, leads to chronic stress and anxiety, substance abuse, sleep disorders, a weakened immune system, depression, weight gain, hypertension, heart disease, chronic fatigue and diabetes.

Moreover, with the increase in the trend of unhealthy lifestyles and eating habits, hectic / deskbound work life and chronic stress; people are becoming more prone to lifestyle diseases at an early age as well.

Family Physicians work as general practitioners to patients of all ages, diagnosing a treating a broad range of chronic and acute diseases.

• Provide education and orientation to patients and their families regarding hospital procedures • Assist patients in understanding the role medication and medical procedures will play in making them well • Develop care plans in accordance to patients» diseases and symptoms • Monitor and ensure that the care plan is being carried out in an effective manner • Resolve any problems that may affect the progression and efficacy of care plans • Foster peer support and expedite completion of tests • Review doctors» schedules and sync them with patients» appointments • Act as a liaison between care providers and patients • Take patient history and record information in preset hospital database • Work with medical staff to control disease symptoms • Create and implement disease management modules for chronic diseases • Obtain and verify insurance information • Explain the function of each health team member to patients and families • Document patient care initiatives and services on a constant basis • Ensure that appropriate referrals are made for patients not accepted for care • Schedule surgeries and prepare patient charts • Handle payment collection activities and transcribe clinical correspondence • Make sure that patients are kept aware of their progress • File and re-file patient records at the end of each shift • Ensure that all procedures are carried out in a time efficient manner and in accordance to patient care plans

Especially well - versed in working with patients suffering from chronic diseases such as MS and MG.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Supervised clinical and administrative operations in a 4 physician primary care private practice Oversaw three physician interventional radiology practice for patients with renal and vascular conditions Managed a hemodialysis clinic serving approximately 200 geriatric residents Served as Primary RN / Charge Nurse in a 37 station hemodialysis center Treated cardiology, oncology, pulmonary, and infectious disease patients in a hospital setting Experienced in outpatient care as well as CCU / ICU and PACU Hired, trained, and supervised nurses, medical techs, and administrative support staff Responsible for team scheduling, performance reviews, and staff development / education Handled phlebotomy, lab work, catheters, medication administration, and vascular access devices Prepared patients for thrombectomy, fistulagram, angioplasty, and other interventional procedures Treated patients suffering from ESRD, diabetes, HTN, and chronic infections Performed triage, admittance, patient histories, charting, scheduling, and billing Oversaw medical equipment maintenance and supply inventory replenishing as needed Directed company marketing and patient recruitment through medical fairs and other community events

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

Pharmacist clinicians must be integral to patient chronic disease management, working in primary care settings, such as Aboriginal Health Services and GP clinics.

For a decade I have worked with people affected by chronic illnesses, including gastrointestinal problems, heart disease, chronic pain, and mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.

Workload, in particular tight deadlines, too much work and too much pressure or responsibility, a lack of managerial support, organisational changes at work, violence and role uncertainty are identified causes of work - related stress.1 These factors are antecedents of sickness presenteeism which is mediated by mental and physical health.2 At the individual level, chronic stress produces long - term deleterious effects in health, namely, cardiovascular diseases, 3 burn - out, anxiety and depression.4 Sickness absence in Europe is associated with psychosocial work factors.5 The link between work performance, stress and health poses an important challenge to workers, employers and organisations in general, as stress should be monitored and mitigation measures implemented accordingly.6

An epidemiologist working in chronic disease in Sydney's west, he was announced last month as winner of the 2017 Gavin Mooney Memorial Essay competition.

I have a total of 8 years working with partner violence and chronic conditions such as HIV, HCV, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, etc..

«Parental divorce is so common, so to see this high of an association with one of the major risk factors for most major chronic diseases struck me as concerning,» commented Esme Fuller - Thomson, the study's lead author and a professor of social work.

The work of this Taskforce is vital to the achievement of Indigenous health equality given the heavy toll on Indigenous health taken by chronic diseases and associated factors such as tobacco smoking and obesity.