The constellation of dyslipidemia (hypertriglyceridemia and low levels of high-density lipoprotein
cholesterol), elevated blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance, and central obesity …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a patient activation intervention (PAI) focused on
building question formulation skills that was delivered to patients in community health centers …

Between 1998 and 2004, the total number of bariatric procedures increased almost 10-fold,
from 13,386 procedures in 1998 to 121,055 in 2004. Current estimates suggest the number …

It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that registered dietitian nutritionists
(RDNs) should play a significant role in educating medical students, residents, fellows, and …

Despite evidence that nutrition interventions reduce morbidity and mortality, malnutrition,
including obesity, remains highly prevalent in hospitals and plays a major role in nearly every …

Many smokers attempt to quit every year, but 90% relapse within 12 months. Converging
evidence suggests relapse is associated with insufficient activation of the prefrontal cortex. …

Medical schools and other higher education institutions across the United States are
grappling with how to respond to racism on and off campus. Institutions and their faculty, …

Background The number of students selecting careers in primary care has declined by 41%
in the last decade, resulting in anticipated shortages. Methods First-year medical students …

PURPOSE To help design effective primary care-based interventions, we explored urban
parents’ reactions to a pilot and feasibility study designed to address risk behaviors for obesity …

OBJECTIVE: Decision aids are designed to assist patients in understanding their health care
choices but lower SES populations are less activated and may not be prepared to benefit. …