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Diabetes Type 2 I test before going to bed and the reading is 94 but when I test again in the morning, the reading is 165. How can I lower it? I eat dinner around 8PM and nothing until the next morning.
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To keep your blood sugar in your target range, follow a meal plan that includes a v... | Diabetes type 2 - meal planning (Function): Your main focus is on keeping your blood sugar (glucose) level in your target range. To help manage your blood sugar, follow a meal plan that has: - Food from all the food groups - Fewer calories - About the same amount of carbohydrates at each meal and snack - Heal... |
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To lose weight, the number of calories you burn needs to be greater than the number of calories you eat and drink. If you work out a lot, but still still ear more than you burn, you will gain weight. Even if you don't change the amount of calories in your diet, but yo... | Exercise and activity for weight loss (The Weight-loss Formula): Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to lose weight, the number of calories you burn by exercising needs to be greater than the number of calories from the foods you eat and drink. Even if you work out a lot, if you ... |
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Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start of type 2 diabetes. At ... | Diabetes (Prevention): Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start of type 2 diabetes. At this time, type 1 diabetes cann... |
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At this time, researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. There is currently research in preventing type 1 diabetes in women and girls with close relatives with diabetes.
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| Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 1 diabetes?): Researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are still looking for ways to prevent type 1 diabetes in women and girls by studying their close relatives who have diabetes. |
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Many studies have shown that you can prevent diabetes type 2 by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity improves the way your body uses insulin and glucose.
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| Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 2 diabetes?): Yes. Many studies, including the large Diabetes Prevention Program study, have proven that you can prevent diabetes by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity improves the way your body uses insulin and glucose. Lea... |
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what are the causes of childhood obesity
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There are many factors that increase the risk of obesity. Some of these factors can be mitigated, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits and environments. Others, such as age, family history, genetics, race, ethnicity, and sex, cannot.
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| Overweight and Obesity (Risk Factors): There are many risk factors for overweight and obesity. Some risk factors can be changed, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits and environments. Other risk factors, such as age, family history and genetics, race and ethnicity, and sex, cannot be changed. Heathy lifestyle changes can... |
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help with obesity I would like help on my obesity problem and if I can get help
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Children ages 6 to 11 who are obese might be encouraged to modify their eating habits for gradual weight loss of no more than 1 pound (or about 0.5 kilogram) a month. Older children and adolescents who are ob... | Childhood obesity (Treatment): Treatment for childhood obesity is based on your child's age and if he or she has other medical conditions. Treatment usually includes changes in your child's eating habits and physical activity level. In certain circumstances, treatment might include medications or weight-loss surgery. T... |
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how to loose weight
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Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to lose weight, the number of calories you burn by exercising needs to be greater than the number of calories from the foods you eat and drink. Even if you work out a lot, if you eat more calori... | Exercise and activity for weight loss (The Weight-loss Formula): Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to lose weight, the number of calories you burn by exercising needs to be greater than the number of calories from the foods you eat and drink. Even if you work out a lot, if you ... |
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how to prevent atherosclerosis
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Atherosclerosis (PREVENTION): Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. Your risk for atherosclerosis increases with the number of risk factors you have. Adopt heart-healthy eating habits,... | Atherosclerosis (PREVENTION): Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. Your risk for atherosclerosis increases with the number of risk factors you have. One step you can take is to adopt a healthy lifestyle, which can include: Heart-Healthy Eating. A... |
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how to prevent diabetes
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Diabetes (Prevention): Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start ... | Diabetes (Prevention): Keeping an ideal body weight and an active lifestyle may prevent or delay the start of type 2 diabetes. If you're overweight, losing just 5% to 7% of your body weight even helps. Some medicines can also be used to delay or prevent the start of type 2 diabetes. At this time, type 1 diabetes cann... |
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how to prevent diabetes
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Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 1 diabetes?): Researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are still looking for ways to prevent type 1 diabetes in women and girls by studying their close relatives who have diabetes.
###... | Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 1 diabetes?): Researchers do not know how to prevent type 1 diabetes. Researchers are still looking for ways to prevent type 1 diabetes in women and girls by studying their close relatives who have diabetes. |
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how to prevent diabetes
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Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 2 diabetes?): Yes. Many studies, including the large Diabetes Prevention Program study, have proven that you can prevent diabetes by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity i... | Diabetes (Is there anything I can do to prevent type 2 diabetes?): Yes. Many studies, including the large Diabetes Prevention Program study, have proven that you can prevent diabetes by losing weight. Weight loss through healthy eating and more physical activity improves the way your body uses insulin and glucose. Lea... |
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what are the causes of childhood obesity
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There are many risk factors for overweight and obesity. Some risk factors can be changed, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits and environments. Other risk factors, such as age, family history and genetics, race and ethnicity, and sex, cannot be cha... | Overweight and Obesity (Risk Factors): There are many risk factors for overweight and obesity. Some risk factors can be changed, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits and environments. Other risk factors, such as age, family history and genetics, race and ethnicity, and sex, cannot be changed. Heathy lifestyle changes can... |
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what are the risk factors of type ii diabetes
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Researchers don't fully understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes and others don't. It's clear, however, that certain factors increase the risk, including: - Weight. Being overweight is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes. - F... | Type 2 diabetes (Risk factors): Researchers don't fully understand why some people develop type 2 diabetes and others don't. It's clear, however, that certain factors increase the risk, including: - Weight. Being overweight is a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes. The more fatty tissue you have, the more resistant... |
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Diabetes Type 2 I test before going to bed and the reading is 94 but when I test again in the morning, the reading is 165. How can I lower it? I eat dinner around 8PM and nothing until the next morning.
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To keep your blood sugar in your target range, follow a meal plan that includes a v... | Diabetes type 2 - meal planning Type 2 diabetes diet Diet - diabetes - type 2 Summary When you have type 2 diabetes, taking time to plan your meals goes a long way toward controlling your blood sugar and weight. Function Your main focus is on keeping your blood sugar (glucose) level in your target range. To help manag... |
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Rapid weight loss diet is usually for people who have health problems because of obesity. People on these diets should be tracked closely by a health care provider. Raid weight loss is not safe for people to do on their own. These types of diets are only to be used fo... | Diet for rapid weight loss Very low-calorie diet VLCD Low-calorie diet LCD Very low energy diet Weight loss - rapid weight loss Overweight - rapid weight loss Obesity - rapid weight loss Diet - rapid weight loss Summary Rapid weight loss diet is a type of diet in which you lose more than 2 pounds (1 kilogram, kg) a we... |
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Health care providers generally agree that people who are considered to be obese (have a BMI of 30 or greater) may improve their health by losing weight.If you are overweight (BMI between 25 and 29.9), experts recommend that you avoid gaining any extra weight. If you ... | Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity Definition and Facts The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to body weight that is greater than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can be a long-term challenge for people who are overweight or have obesity. Wh... |
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how to loose weight
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To lose weight, the number of calories you burn needs to be greater than the number of calories you eat and drink. If you work out a lot, but still still ear more than you burn, you will gain weight. Even if you don't change the amount of calories in your diet, but yo... | Exercise and activity for weight loss Weight loss - activity Weight loss - exercise Obesity - activity Summary An active lifestyle and exercise routine, along with eating healthy foods, is the best way to lose weight. The Weight-loss Formula Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to ... |
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Diabetes Type 2 I test before going to bed and the reading is 94 but when I test again in the morning, the reading is 165. How can I lower it? I eat dinner around 8PM and nothing until the next morning.
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Your main focus is on keeping your blood sugar (glucose) level in your target range... | Diabetes type 2 - meal planning Type 2 diabetes diet Diet - diabetes - type 2 Summary When you have type 2 diabetes, taking time to plan your meals goes a long way toward controlling your blood sugar and weight. Function Your main focus is on keeping your blood sugar (glucose) level in your target range. To help manag... |
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help with obesity I would like help on my obesity problem and if I can get help
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Children ages 6 to 11 who are obese might be encouraged to modify their eating habits for gradual weight loss of no more than 1 pound (or about 0.5 kilogram) a month. Older children and adolescents who are ob... | Childhood obesity Overview Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age and height. Childhood obesity is particularly troubling because the extra pounds often start children on the path to health problems that w... |
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how to loose weight
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Diet for rapid weight loss: Rapid weight loss diet is usually for people who have health problems because of obesity. Rapid weight loss diet is a type of diet in which you lose more than 2 pounds (1 kilogram, kg) a week over several weeks. To lose weight this quickly ... | Diet for rapid weight loss Very low-calorie diet VLCD Low-calorie diet LCD Very low energy diet Weight loss - rapid weight loss Overweight - rapid weight loss Obesity - rapid weight loss Diet - rapid weight loss Summary Rapid weight loss diet is a type of diet in which you lose more than 2 pounds (1 kilogram, kg) a we... |
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Health care providers generally agree that people who are considered to be obese (have a BMI of 30 or greater) may improve their health by losing weight.If you are overweight (BMI between 25 and 29.9), experts recommend that you avoid gaining any extra weight. If you ... | Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity Definition and Facts The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to body weight that is greater than what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height. Reaching and staying at a healthy weight can be a long-term challenge for people who are overweight or have obesity. Wh... |
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Very Low-calorie Diets (Should I use a VLCD to lose weight?) Most people who need to lose weight should not use a VLCD. For many of them, a low-calorie diet (LCD) may work better (see The Low-calorie Diet (LCD)).VLCDs may be used to promote rapid weight loss among adu... | Very Low-calorie Diets How is obesity treated? Obesity is treated using one or more of these strategies:a diet low in calories increased physical activity behavior therapy prescription medications weight-loss surgery What is a VLCD? A VLCD is a special diet that provides up to 800 calories per day. VLCDs use commercia... |
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Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to lose weight, the number of calories you burn by exercising needs to be greater than the number of calories from the foods you eat and drink. Even if you work out a lot, if you eat more calori... | Exercise and activity for weight loss Weight loss - activity Weight loss - exercise Obesity - activity Summary An active lifestyle and exercise routine, along with eating healthy foods, is the best way to lose weight. The Weight-loss Formula Calories used in exercise > calories eaten = weight loss. This means that to ... |
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| Q:As part of the Women’s Health Study, researchers investigated the role of systemic inflammation in predicting cardiovascular disease in women (N Engl J Med. 2002;347[20]:1557-1565). Researchers used a prospective study design with a large sample size. Blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) were measured at baseline... |
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| Q:Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to extreme heat. This exposure elicits mild hyperthermia – an increase in the body's core temperature – that induces a thermoregulatory response involving neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and cytoprotective mechanisms ... |
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| Q:Sauna use, sometimes referred to as "sauna bathing," is characterized by short-term passive exposure to extreme heat. This exposure elicits mild hyperthermia – an increase in the body's core temperature – that induces a thermoregulatory response involving neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and cytoprotective mechanisms ... |
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Effect modification refers to a situation where an external variable modifies the direction or strength of an association between a risk factor and disease. This means that the effect of a risk factor on the development of a disease may be different depend... | What is effect modification and how does it impact the association between a risk factor and disease? |
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The exposure odds ratio is the measure of association that is commonly used in case-control studies.
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| In case-control studies, which measure of association is generally utilized? |
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The three non-modifiable risk factors associated with atherosclerosis are age, genetics, and gender.
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| Which are the three non-modifiable risk factors associated with atherosclerosis? |
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The paired two-sample t-test is a statistical test used to compare the difference between a continuous outcome variable of one predictor group at two points in time.
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| What is the name of the statistical test used to compare the difference between a continuous outcome variable of one predictor group at two points in time? |
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The major risk factor for osteoarthritis is age (> 60); additional risk factors include obesity, joint trauma, and female gender.
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| What is the major risk factor for osteoarthritis and what are some additional risk factors? |
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Length time bias can be reduced in a randomized controlled trial by assigning subjects to the screening program or to no screening. Length time bias is a type of bias that can occur in studies that evaluate the effectiveness of screening programs for disea... | How can length time bias be reduced in a randomized controlled trial and what are the two groups that subjects are assigned to? |
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According to research, weight loss is considered more important than exercise in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs when the cartilage that cushions the joints wears down over time, leading to pa... | Which is more effective in reducing the risk of osteoarthritis, weight loss or exercise? |
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If the 95% confidence interval for odds ratio or relative risk includes 1, the null hypothesis (H0) is not rejected. The null hypothesis is a statement that there is no difference or no association between two variables in a statistical analysis. The odds ... | What is the interpretation of a 95% confidence interval for odds ratio or relative risk that includes 1, in terms of the null hypothesis (H0)? |
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Adults ages 40- to 75-years-old require lipid screening to identify dyslipidemia and calculate 10-year CVD event risk.
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| What is the age range for adults that require lipid screening to identify dyslipidemia and calculate 10-year CVD event risk? |
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According to current guidelines, clinicians should offer or refer adults to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions if they have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. BMI is a measure of body fat based on a person's height and weight. A BMI o... | What is the BMI threshold at which clinicians should offer or refer adults to intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions? |
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As people age, their body composition changes. In particular, the elderly population tends to experience a decrease in muscle mass and an increase in fat. This is due to a variety of factors, including changes in hormone levels, decreased physical activity... | What changes occur in the body composition of the elderly population? |
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Based on the correlation coefficient of -.8, it can be estimated that approximately 64% of the variability in plasma homocysteine levels is explained by folic acid intake. The correlation coefficient measures the strength and direction of the linear relati... | In a study where the correlation coefficient between plasma homocysteine levels and folic acid intake is -.8 (p <0.01), what percentage of the variability in plasma homocysteine levels is explained by folic acid intake? |
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One way to find what helps people live long healthy lives is to study those who have succeeded. Centenarians have written best selling books, excelled in sports, piloted airplanes, practiced medicine, danced, sculpted, taught in universities, graduated fro... | Centenarians—What Makes Them the Anti-Aging All Stars? |
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Studies have shown that DHEA is useful in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. An application of the evidence was reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2001 and is available online. This review also shows that cholesterol and other s... | Dehydroepiandrosterone is a compound, what are its effects and what are its uses? |
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Primary prevention strategies intend to avoid the development of disease. Different strategies like dietary modification, increasing physical activity and weight reduction are found useful in the primary prevention (development) of metabolic syndrome.
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SOURCE and YEAR: J Am Coll Cardiol, 2011
OBJECTIVE: Effect of a Mediterranean diet on metabolic syndrome and its components.
METHOD: Meta-analysis
STUDY POPULATION: 50 original research studies (35 clinical trials, 2 prospective and 13 cross-sectional), w... | What dietary therapy is recommended for metabolic syndrome? |
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There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for NAFLD in general population. However, screening is recommended in high-risk population groups(obesity, insulin resistance and patients with metabolic syndrome) as more than 50 million Americ... | What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and how is it associated with alcohol-free consumption? |
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Benign breast lesions require great attention regarding its influence on patient's quality of life, high prevalence, and the potential of becoming malignant.
Prevention is considered as the primary method to decrease incidence of new cases of breast cance... | What is the secondary method of preventing breast lumps? |
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Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for premature coronary disease and can prepone the cardiovascular risk by 10 years. Smoking cessation is associated with improvement in lipid levels despite the weight gain that often follows it .
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| What lifestyle changes can be implemented to reduce elevated levels of triglycerides? |
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Obesity can be defined in absolute or relative terms. In practical settings, obesity is typically evaluated in absolute terms by measuring BMI (body mass index), but also in terms of its distribution through waist circumference or waist-hip circumference r... | What is the explanation for obesity and how is it classified? |
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The incidence of diabetic foot ulcers is approximately 1,500 per 100,000 diabetic individuals world wide. Just among US veterans, the incidence of active diabetic foot ulcers is approximately 500 per 100,000 individuals. On the other hand, the incidence of... | Can you provide an overview of the foot complications that are commonly associated with diabetes? |
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“ The Role of Physical Activity in Management 1) From current pediatric data, it would appear that an exercise program should be included as part of a comprehensive risk factor modification program for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in children a... | What are the guidelines set by NCEP for using adjuvant therapies in children and adolescents who have hyperlipidemia? |
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Hearing impairment is the third most commonly reported chronic problem affecting the aged population. In one study in the United States, the prevalence of hearing loss (defined by audiometry) increased steadily with age. It is about 11 percent in ages 44 ... | What is the explanation for Presbycusis and how is it related to Epidemiology and Demographics? |
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According to Institute of Medicine (IOM), based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003–2006, there is an overall 18.8% prevalence of serum 25OHD concentrations below 40 nmol/L in the US.
However, data from the National Healt... | What are the epidemiological and demographic factors associated with Vitamin D deficiency? |
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