A study led by Liliane Cambraia Windsor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work has shown significant reductions in alcohol and substance use among formerly incarcerated men through a unique combination ...
Jul 4, 2024
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Behavioral interventions are strategies designed to help people change their behaviors in a way that is positive for themselves and the community. These behaviors can relate to various topics, such as health, citizenship, ...
Jul 3, 2024
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The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that clinicians refer children aged 6 years or older with a high body mass index (BMI) to comprehensive intensive behavioral interventions. These recommendations ...
Jun 18, 2024
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New research in the June 2024 issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network highlights a promising approach for alleviating distress, enhancing quality of life, improving physical function, and reducing fatigue ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Systematic reviews of medical literature between 2020 and 2024 show that bariatric surgery, also known as metabolic or weight-loss surgery, produces the greatest and most sustained weight loss compared to GLP-1 receptor agonists ...
Jun 11, 2024
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise interventions for preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults at risk for falls and state that recommendations for multifactorial interventions ...
Jun 4, 2024
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A cancer diagnosis is an emotional experience. Learning that you have cancer can create feelings of hopelessness, fear and sadness. This is especially true if your cancer is advanced or available treatments are unable to ...
May 30, 2024
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Despite the high prevalence of substance abuse and its often devastating outcomes, especially among disadvantaged populations, few Americans receive treatment for substance use disorders. However, the rise of mobile health ...
May 8, 2024
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Children with life-limiting rare diseases and their caregivers face tremendous stress and anxiety about the heart-breaking decisions before them. A new intervention—designed at Children's National Hospital to support the ...
May 3, 2024
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"Charlie" is an eight-year-old child with autism. Her parents are worried because she often responds to requests with insults, aggression and refusal. Simple demands, such as being asked to get dressed, can trigger an intense ...
Apr 29, 2024
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