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‘Concussion’: Advocating For The Truth About Brain Diseases, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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‘Twas The Morning After Christmas – And Huntington's Disease Hit Us Like A Ton Of Bricks, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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How To Make Law Enforcement A Friend – Not A Foe – Of People With Huntington's Disease (And Other Disabilities), Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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With More Huntington’S Disease Clinical Trials, Volunteers Need Help With Comparison Shopping, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Might I Finally Take Part In A Huntington’S Disease Clinical Trials? An Update On The Latest Research, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Huntington’S Disease Patients Get First Dosing In Historic Isis Pharmaceuticals' Gene-Silencing Drug Trial, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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At-Risk Angels Pitcher Joe Smith At Huntington’S Fundraiser: 'I'D Give Every Dime I Have For A Cure', Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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At Key Fda Meeting, Huntington's Disease Community Insists On Faster Search For Treatments, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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As He Lay Dying: Fda And Huntington’S Disease Families Meet To Ponder Potential Treatments, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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New Film Unmasks The Raw Reality Of Huntington’S Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Reinforcing The Global Fight Against Huntington’S Disease: A Visit To Brazil And A Reminder Of Our Common Struggles, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Isis Pharmaceuticals Launches Historic Clinical Trial To Silence Huntington's Disease Gene, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Mitochondria In Huntington's Disease – And Getting Fast, Clear, And Useful Results From Research Studies, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Overcoming The Fear Of The Lion: A Courageous Film About Genetic Testing And Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Heart Failure Patient Self-Care: An Evidence-Based Outpatient Management Program, Christine Marie Ensign, Shelley Hawkins, Barry Greenberg

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background: According to the American Heart Association, there are over 5 million people in the United States with heart failure (HF) and projections suggest the prevalence of HF will increase by 46% through 2030. HF is the most common cause of hospital admissions in the United States for patients age 65 years or older and despite improvement outcomes, national readmission rates remain high at 23%. Current guidelines recommend health professionals provide comprehensive HF education and counseling that is not only focused on knowledge, but also on skills of management and self-care behaviors. In order to achieve quality patient-centered care, …

Transition After Breast Cancer Treatment: Implementing Survivorship Care Plans, Susan Hope Klein

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

The success of cancer treatments have resulted in a rapid growth of survivors, providing the impetus for the oncology community to examine models of care supporting smooth transition from active treatment to survivorship care. While initially a recommendation of the Institute of Medicine, treatment summaries and survivorship care plans are now an accreditation requirement for many organizations. This article describes the implementation of an evidence based practice project designed to meet these standards while improving the knowledge and satisfaction of a population of breast cancer patients at a community-based oncology practice.

Diabetic Prevention The Hard Way: Modified Diet And Increased Exercise, Torrie Reese St.Julien

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Manuscripts

Background and Purpose: In the United States, 79 million people are pre-diabetic: most have no symptoms. If left untreated, 37% will develop diabetes within 4 years. Fourteen percent of United States health care expenditures are related to diabetic complications. This Evidenced Based Project (EBP) involved a behavioral lifestyle change with the purpose of 7% weight loss and a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity a week. It was also designed to reduce risk factors and glycated hemoglobin A1c (HgA1c) levels.

Methods: The interventional approach was modeled after the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and Group Lifestyle Balance Program. Participants were …

The Search For Huntington's Disease Treatments Is Indeed 'Rocket Science' – And We Can All Help Build The Rocket, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Deciphering Signals From Huntington’S Disease Brains In The Search For Treatments, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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The Huntington’S Disease Community Can’T Afford To Lose Momentum, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Engaging A ‘Scared Population’ Of Huntington’S Disease Families By Respecting Their Journeys, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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The Precious Participation Of The Huntington’S Disease Community In The Quest For Treatments: A Report On The 2015 Hd Therapeutics Conference, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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‘None Of Us Are Free Until We Are All Free’: Science And Solidarity At The 10th Annual Huntington's Disease Therapeutic Conference, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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‘Darkness Replaced By Hope And Light’: Taking Stock Of Huntington's Disease Research, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Huntington’S Disease Patients ‘Feel Better’ After Takin Auspex Compound To Control Chorea In Clinical Trial, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Fighting – And Writing – To Stay Healthy: Ten Years Of 'At Risk For Huntington's Disease', Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Police Killing Of Man With Huntington’S Disease Spotlights Need For Affected Families To Emphasize Proactive, Dignified Approach, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Six Cool L.A. Ladies ‘Bare The Truth’ About Huntington's Disease, Highlighting An Exceptionally Creative Year For Advocacy, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Sharon’S Inspirational Journey With Crossfit In The Fight Against Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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Another Major Supplement, Creatine, Proven Ineffective In The Fight Against Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin

At Risk for Huntington's Disease

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