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The Frail-LESS (LEss Sitting and Sarcopenia in Frail older adults) intervention to improve sarcopenia and maintain independent living via reductions in prolonged sitting: a randomised controlled feasibility trial protocol

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2023
Background Sarcopenia is a progressive and generalised loss of muscle mass and function with advancing age and is a major contributor to frailty. These conditions lead to functional disability, loss of independence, and lower quality of life.
Daniel P. Bailey, Cherry Kilbride, Jamie H. Harper, Christina Victor, Marsha L. Brierley, David J. Hewson, Angel M. Chater   +6 more
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Traffic as a barrier to walking safely in the United States: Perceived reasons and potential mitigation strategies

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022
Motor vehicle traffic is commonly cited as a barrier to walking, but national level perceptions of traffic characteristics that negatively influence walking and potential traffic mitigation strategies remain unclear.
Graycie W. Soto, Geoffrey P. Whitfield, Bryant J. Webber, John D. Omura, Tiffany J. Chen, Hatidza Zaganjor, Kenneth Rose   +6 more
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Association between physical activity level and cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study

Cardiovascular Diabetology, 2021
Background Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) related morbidity and premature mortality.
Nana Wu, Shannon S. D. Bredin, Veronica K. Jamnik, Michael S. Koehle, Yanfei Guan, Erin M. Shellington, Yongfeng Li, Jun Li, Darren E. R. Warburton   +8 more
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Meeting breastfeeding intentions differ by race/ethnicity, Infant and Toddler Feeding Practices Study‐2

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2021
Prenatal breastfeeding intentions impact breastfeeding practices. Racial/ethnic disparities exist in breastfeeding rates; it is unknown if prenatal intentions and meeting intentions differ by race/ethnicity.
Heather C. Hamner, Jennifer L. Beauregard, Ruowei Li, Jennifer M. Nelson, Cria G. Perrine   +4 more
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Leisure time physical activity throughout adulthood is associated with lower medicare costs: evidence from the linked NIH-AARP diet and health study cohort

BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 2021
Background There is limited information about the association between long-term leisure time physical activity (LTPA) participation and healthcare costs.
Charles E Matthews, Pedro F Saint-Maurice, Susan A Carlson, Janet Fulton   +3 more
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Early introduction of complementary foods/drinks and milk feeding type in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2023
Infants younger than 4 months are not ready for complementary foods/drinks (any solid or liquid other than breast milk or infant formula). Almost half of US infants participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
Kristin J. Marks, Ellen O. Boundy, Jasmine Y. Nakayama, Ruowei Li, Heather C. Hamner   +4 more
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The Behcet's Disease Activity Index [PDF]

Rheumatology, 2004
To identify a subset of clinical features of Behçet's disease (BD) that can be summated to form an overall index of disease activity appropriate for clinical and research use internationally.Completed Behçet's Disease Current Activity Forms were collected from a total of 524 patients with BD from five countries.
G, Lawton, M A, Chamberlain, B B, Bhakta, A, Tennant   +3 more
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Data quality predicts care quality: findings from a national clinical audit [PDF]

, 2020
Background: Missing clinical outcome data are a common occurrence in longitudinal studies. Data quality in clinical audit is a particular cause for concern. The relationship between departmental levels of missing clinical outcome data and care quality is
Bechman, Katie, Dennison, Elaine M., Galloway, James B., Ledingham, Jo, Macgregor, Alexander J., Norton, Sam, Yates, Mark   +6 more
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Associations between comfort eating and weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. adults

Human Nutrition & Metabolism, 2023
Objective: To examine associations between comfort eating in response to loneliness or stress and weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. adults. Design: Quantitative, cross-sectional study.
David J. Ederer, Seung Hee Lee, Brook Belay, Kerri Boutelle, Sohyun Park   +4 more
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Crohn's disease: monitoring disease activity [PDF]

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2003
SummaryA global measurement of Crohn's disease activity, comprising clinical, endoscopic, biochemical and pathological features is not available yet and perhaps is unobtainable. In this review we analyse the most used and validated clinical indices (Crohn's Disease Activity Index [CDAI], Perianal Disease Activity Index [PDAI], fistula drainage ...
R. Sostegni, M. Daperno, N. Scaglione, A. Lavagna, R. Rocca, A. Pera   +5 more
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