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Dashing Away Hypertension: Evaluating The Efficacy Of The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet In Controlling High Blood Pressure, Preeya Shah Phd, Kyle D. Maxwell, Joseph I. Shapiro Md Nov 2015

Dashing Away Hypertension: Evaluating The Efficacy Of The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet In Controlling High Blood Pressure, Preeya Shah Phd, Kyle D. Maxwell, Joseph I. Shapiro Md

Biochemistry and Microbiology

The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet has been developed and popularized as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for high blood pressure reduction since 1995. However, to date, a comprehensive description of the biochemical rationale behind the diet’s principal guidelines has yet to be compiled. With rising interest for healthy and reliable life-style modifications to combat cardiovascular disease, this review aims to compile the most recent and relevant studies on this topic and make an informed assessment as to the efficacy of and underlying mechanisms operant in the DASH diet. Specifically, the merits of lowering dietary intake of sodium and saturated …


Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction And Transcendental Meditation: Current State Of Research, Adam Holt Apr 2015

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction And Transcendental Meditation: Current State Of Research, Adam Holt

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

This article summarizes the current state of meditation research, specifically focusing on mindfulness-based stress reduction and transcendental meditation. Despite significant methodological problems with the studies reported to date on the subject, there is consistent evidence that meditation can produce changes in the nervous system and physiology of the meditator, and can help with various psychological markers of well-being. Regarding improvement in specific clinical diseases, research is generally mixed and preliminary. Strong recommendations cannot be made based on current evidence, and further studies are needed. In general, there is a stronger body of evidence supporting mindfulness-based stress reduction than for transcendental …


The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Primary Care, Priti Patel Jan 2015

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Primary Care, Priti Patel

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

The Capstone Project is focused on communicating, influencing and educating other health care professionals regarding the role of occupational therapy in the future model of primary care delivery initiated by the adoption of the Affordable Care Act and the Triple Aim Initiative. Currently, primary care, the largest health care platform in United States, is not inclusive of occupational therapy services. Occupational therapists have the scope, knowledge and understanding to be part of the redesigned team model of primary care. Educating those currently working in primary care about adding occupational therapy services can have a significant impact on the profession of …


Characterization Of Primary Care Clinicians’ Use Of Genomic And Pharmacogenomic Testing, Brian Stello Md, Heather Bittner-Fagan Md, Mph, Christopher V. Chambers Md, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Geoffrey Mills Md, Phd, Michael P. Rosenthal Md, Kyle Shaak Bs Jun 2014

Characterization Of Primary Care Clinicians’ Use Of Genomic And Pharmacogenomic Testing, Brian Stello Md, Heather Bittner-Fagan Md, Mph, Christopher V. Chambers Md, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Geoffrey Mills Md, Phd, Michael P. Rosenthal Md, Kyle Shaak Bs

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.


Primary Care Clinicians Use Of Genomics And Pharmacogenomic Testing, Heather Bittner-Fagan Md, Mph, Brian Stello Md, Christopher V. Chambers Md, Geoffrey Mills Md, Phd, Beth Careyva Md, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Dierdre B. Axell-House Ba, Michael P. Rosenthal Md Jun 2014

Primary Care Clinicians Use Of Genomics And Pharmacogenomic Testing, Heather Bittner-Fagan Md, Mph, Brian Stello Md, Christopher V. Chambers Md, Geoffrey Mills Md, Phd, Beth Careyva Md, Melanie B. Johnson Mpa, Dierdre B. Axell-House Ba, Michael P. Rosenthal Md

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.


Improving The Quality Of Information Sent To Primary Care Physicians For Patients Discharged From Nursing Facilities, Catherine M. Glew Bm, Bs, Cmd, Anne M. Yawman Md Jan 2011

Improving The Quality Of Information Sent To Primary Care Physicians For Patients Discharged From Nursing Facilities, Catherine M. Glew Bm, Bs, Cmd, Anne M. Yawman Md

Department of Medicine

No abstract provided.