Objective The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that multi‐strain probiotic VSL#3 would attenuate increase in fasting plasma concentrations trimethylamine‐ N ‐oxide (TMAO) following a high‐fat diet. Methods Nineteen healthy, non‐obese males (18‐30 years) participated present study. Following 2‐week eucaloric control diet, subjects were randomized either (900 billion live bacteria) or placebo (cornstarch) during consumption hypercaloric (+1,000 kcal day −1 ), diet (55% fat)...

Consumption of restaurant food and beverage products high in fat, sugar sodium contribute to obesity non-communicable diseases. We evaluated restaurant-sector progress promote healthy environments for Americans. conducted a desk review seven electronic databases (January 2006-January 2017) examine strategies used healthful options the United States (U.S.). Evidence selection (

In 2015, the Partnership for a Healthier America launched branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign to promote fruit and vegetable sales intake moms teens in two California Virginia pilot markets. The FNV used novel, creative approach fruits vegetables through integrated marketing communication (IMC) strategies. Findings from mixed-methods process evaluation conducted between 2016 2017 were explore congruence stakeholders' expectations of IMC strategy potential brand awareness reach among...

Objective The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has led to rapid research and reporting on potential preventatives treatments for the disease, including drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Despite a lack of robust evidence support use HCQ treatment COVID‐19, it was publicly endorsed received widespread media coverage public interest. purpose this report is describe contextualize surges in interest, demand, adoption COVID‐19 outline implications future health policy practice. Methods...

Objective SLE primarily affects women of childbearing age, who have an increased risk pregnancy complications, especially in the setting active disease. Contraception counselling is particularly important given teratogenicity some medications used for treatment. Our study describes frequency contraception provided by multiple subspecialties to with and investigates associations between teratogenic medication use receiving counselling. Methods This was a cross-sectional retrospective (aged...

The objective of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the impact COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity (PA) levels patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) examine factors associated decreased PA.A sample adult RMDs (n = 7,776) identified through electronic medical records from an academic health care system in North Carolina. Invitations participate online survey were sent between July 2020 September assess self-reported changes PA during pandemic. Descriptive...

Abstract Background In 2015, the Partnership for a Healthier America launched branded Fruits & Veggies (FNV) Campaign to apply unique industry-inspired marketing approach promote fruit and vegetable sales intake moms teens in two US pilot markets: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. The aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness fruit- vegetable-related outcomes among FNV target audiences Virginia market locations; 2) examine whether reported was...

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has demonstrated effectiveness in addressing symptoms of anxiety depression, frequently experienced by patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The goal this pilot study was to develop assess the feasibility acceptability a novel web-based ACT skills training program tailored for lupus: Lupus. served as complementary approach support management stressors during COVID-19 pandemic.This employed single-group pretest-posttest design. Participants...

Abstract Background The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) supports Americans with lower income to purchase dietary products at authorized retailers. This research aimed evaluate SNAP-authorized retailers’ public commitments in support of nutrition security and examine differences between traditional grocers nontraditional (e.g., convenience, drug, dollar) commitments. Methods Prominent United States (U.S.) retailers nationally two U.S. states (California Virginia) were...

<h3>Background</h3> Efforts to encourage and increase diverse patient participation in lupus clinical trials (LCTs) require novel approaches address complex provider level barriers. To these unmet needs, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed Training Increase Minority Enrollment Lupus Clinical Trials with CommunitY Engagement (TIMELY) program. TIMELY seeks engage improve how healthcare providers (providers) community health workers (CHWs) discuss LCTs patients living lupus....

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Training to Increase Minority Enrollment in Lupus Clinical Trials with Community Engagement (TIMELY) program on enhancing referrals underrepresented patients lupus clinical trials. TIMELY leverages two existing American College Rheumatology online educational initiatives: Materials Involvement (MIMICT), a continuing medical education activity for health care providers, and community worker (CHW) (LuCTT). introduced unique roundtable meeting format...

Abstract Background The Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits &amp; Veggies (FNV) Campaign in 2015 to promote fruit and vegetable sales intake mothers teens two US pilot media market areas: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. Limited evidence is available on effectiveness of marketing strategies influence consumers’ demand. This cross-sectional study assessed associations between awareness FNV attitudes, beliefs, intentions, behaviors related purchases...

Abstract Background: The Partnership for a Healthier America launched the branded Fruits &amp; Veggies (FNV) Campaign in 2015 to promote fruit and vegetable sales intake moms teens two United States pilot market areas: Fresno, California Hampton Roads, Virginia. aims of this cross-sectional study were to: 1) assess brand awareness fruit- vegetable-related outcomes among respondents from target audiences FNV (i.e., teens) CA VA locations; 2) examine whether reported was associated with...

<h3>Background</h3> The prevalence of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is substantially greater among racial and ethnic minorities. However, marked gaps exist between populations affected by SLE those enrolled in clinical trials, even large-scale multicenter multinational trials.^{1, 2} A lack diverse trials results an evidence base that less generalizable to underrepresented patients who may be more severely impacted this disease, further exacerbating existing health...