Examiner article: Science does not take the summer off in Michigan
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Examiner.com: Science does not take the summer off at Wayne State University--research roundup for July 11-18
By Vince Lamb, Detroit Science News Examiner
Summer may be the time for family vacations or enjoying the hot, sunny days for most of us, but for the researchers at Wayne State University, it is a time to get things done. This past week, the scientists, engineers, and health care researchers at Wayne State announced the results of a study on how changing lifestyles can reduce heart disease risk. The institution also had studies funded for breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, the effectiveness of administering oxygen to terminally ill patients, and risk factors among survivors of sexual abuse. Just as at fellow Michigan University Research Corridor institution Michigan State University, science does not take the summer off at Wayne State.
Study shows combined behavioral interventions best way to reduce heart disease risk
A study entitled Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Dietary Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in Adults. A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
(PDF) published July 12th in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association shows that combining counseling, extended follow-up with a health care provider, and self-monitoring of diet and exercise is the most effective way to help patients embrace lifestyle changes that can lower their risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. It also stated that current health care policies should be modified to encourage these interventions.
The lead author of the study, Nancy T. Artinian, Ph.D., R.N., professor, associate dean for research and director of the Center for Health Research at Wayne State University's College of Nursing, said in a press release, "We need to do a better job finding ways to help people not only change their behaviors but maintain them over a lifetime. As health care providers, we're pretty good at saying that you are at risk for a disease, you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and eat more fruits and vegetables. While that's easy to say, it's not easy for the person to actually translate it into their everyday life."
After an extensive examination of peer-reviewed scientific studies, Artinian and her co-authors identified several critical parts of effective behavioral change programs, including health care providers using a motivational interviewing technique to encourage patients to make healthier lifestyle choices, counseling patients that occasional setbacks are normal and scheduling recurring follow-up sessions with patients.
More, including funding announcements, at the link.
Second article of the week. Now I can claim the $1/article bonus.
Examiner.com: Science does not take the summer off at Wayne State University--research roundup for July 11-18
By Vince Lamb, Detroit Science News Examiner
Summer may be the time for family vacations or enjoying the hot, sunny days for most of us, but for the researchers at Wayne State University, it is a time to get things done. This past week, the scientists, engineers, and health care researchers at Wayne State announced the results of a study on how changing lifestyles can reduce heart disease risk. The institution also had studies funded for breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, the effectiveness of administering oxygen to terminally ill patients, and risk factors among survivors of sexual abuse. Just as at fellow Michigan University Research Corridor institution Michigan State University, science does not take the summer off at Wayne State.
Study shows combined behavioral interventions best way to reduce heart disease risk
A study entitled Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Dietary Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction in Adults. A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
(PDF) published July 12th in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association shows that combining counseling, extended follow-up with a health care provider, and self-monitoring of diet and exercise is the most effective way to help patients embrace lifestyle changes that can lower their risk for heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. It also stated that current health care policies should be modified to encourage these interventions.
The lead author of the study, Nancy T. Artinian, Ph.D., R.N., professor, associate dean for research and director of the Center for Health Research at Wayne State University's College of Nursing, said in a press release, "We need to do a better job finding ways to help people not only change their behaviors but maintain them over a lifetime. As health care providers, we're pretty good at saying that you are at risk for a disease, you need to lose weight, be more physically active, and eat more fruits and vegetables. While that's easy to say, it's not easy for the person to actually translate it into their everyday life."
After an extensive examination of peer-reviewed scientific studies, Artinian and her co-authors identified several critical parts of effective behavioral change programs, including health care providers using a motivational interviewing technique to encourage patients to make healthier lifestyle choices, counseling patients that occasional setbacks are normal and scheduling recurring follow-up sessions with patients.
More, including funding announcements, at the link.
Second article of the week. Now I can claim the $1/article bonus.