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Epigenetics As Primary Prevention Of Coronary Artery Disease, David Majewski
Epigenetics As Primary Prevention Of Coronary Artery Disease, David Majewski
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers
This systematic literature review intended to ascertain if epigenetic testing for the primary prevention of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) decreases mortality compared to the current standard of care. This systemic review used PubMed and Cochrane medical databases to assess epigenetic variances and their association with CAD. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms used were as follows: CAD, genetics, epigenomics, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, primary prevention, and standard of care. Further limiting the search results to Randomized Control Trials (RCT’s), meta-analysis, peer-reviewed, and published within the last 10 years. Exclusion criteria included publications before 2011, articles that did not compare genetic …
Efficacy Of Probiotic Supplementation For Weight Loss In Overweight And Obese Adults, Kelsie Tescher
Efficacy Of Probiotic Supplementation For Weight Loss In Overweight And Obese Adults, Kelsie Tescher
Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers
The purpose of this literature review is to assess current studies investigating the efficacy of using probiotic supplementation to promote weight loss in the overweight and obese adult populations. Three databases were used including PubMed, ClinicalKey, and Embase with a time frame of 15 years. A total of 17 studies met the research criteria and were therefore reviewed. Body weight loss and decrease in BMI were used as measurements of efficacy. Studies used were peer reviewed, randomized-control trials, double-blind, and placebo-controlled. Current research shows insufficient evidence to support the use of a specific genus and/or species of probiotic to promote …