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Need to Know, Number 11, December 2008
(Sinclair School of Nursing, 2008-12)
Effects of Soy Protein-Based Formula in Full-Term Infants
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
There are no significant long-term detrimental effects associated with the use of currently available, commercially produced, isolated soy protein-based formula in full-term infants. (Strength of Recommendation: B, based primarily on cohort studies...
What are the most effective nonpharmacologic therapies for irritable bowel syndrome?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Herbal formulations, certain probiotics, elimination diets based on immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, cognitive behavioral therapy, and self-help books have been shown to decrease global symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and improve...
Does birth weight predict childhood obesity?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
A birth weight greater than 4,000 g is associated with an increased risk of obesity in both childhood and adolescence (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, systematic review and multiple cohort studies).
What's the best way to manage athletes with amenorrhea?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Ruling out secondary causes of amenorrhea is, of course, the first step. Once that's done, you can make a presumptive diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea and advise the patient to increase caloric intake or decrease energy ...
Are there any known health risks to early introduction of solids to an infant's diet?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Few studies support an association between early introduction of solid food and atopic conditions, obesity, or any other illness (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, cohort studies with mixed results). Very weak evidence suggests an increased risk...
A qualitative study exploring college student nutrition behaviors within a service-learning course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
participating in a service-learning nutrition course. Participants described their experiences through a pre-post survey, reflections, and voluntary interviews. Based on these constructs, this service-learning course was found to improve knowledge, awareness...
Which strategies work best to prevent obesity in adults?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Regular physical activity decreases long-term weight gain (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B, 2 high-quality, randomized controlled trials [RCTs]). Decreasing fat intake (SOR: B, 1 high-quality systematic review) and ...
When is it OK for children to start drinking fruit juice?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
, expert opinion). It's important to reiterate to parents that breastfeeding is the preferred source of infant nutrition for the first 6 (preferably 12) months of life (SOR: A, systematic reviews)....
When not to use beta-blockers in seniors with hypertension
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Beta-blockers should not be used to treat hypertension in patients older than age 60 unless they have another compelling indication to use these agents, such as heart failure or ischemic heart disease. Stength of recommendation: A: Based on a well...
How does VTE risk for the patch and vaginal ring compare with oral contraceptives?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Evidence is conflicting with regard to the comparative frequency of venous thrombolic events (VTE) among women using the transdermal patch when compared to an oral contraceptive (OC), even though the patch produces a relatively high serum ethinyl...
Bibliography of research on the human body
(The Body Project, 2008)
A selected bibliography of resources addressing research on the human body which was compiled primarily by librarians at the MU Libraries for the 2008 Body Project Conference....
Mindfulness and Nutrition and Exercise Behaviors in College Students: The Moderating Role of Sleep Quality
(2014)
Inadequate nutrition, physical inactivity, and poor sleep quality have become increasingly
common in college student populations, placing students at greater risk of being
overweight or obese in adulthood. Researchers ...
The Precautionary Principle-An Impossible Burden of Proof for New Products
(AgBioForum, 2000)
The precautionary principle originated in environmental risk management to provide regulatory authority to stop specific environmental contaminations without waiting for conclusive evidence of harm to the environment (i.e., while there was still...
How should you manage an overweight breastfed infant?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2009)
Monitor the growth of exclusively breastfed babies by plotting routine weights and lengths on the World Health Organization (WHO) growth curve (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, systematic reviews). Reassure parents ...
Which lab tests are best when you suspect hypothyroidism?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level is the preferred test for initial evaluation of suspected primary hypothyroidism (strength of recommendation [SOR]: C, expert opinion). If TSH is abnormal, a free thyroxine (T4) level ...
Pre-Diabetes Lifestyle Prevention Program to Decrease Development of Diabetes in Adults
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
This pilot quality improvement project for prediabetes adult patients in the family practice
setting investigated if a lifestyle change intervention compared to no lifestyle intervention
decreased hemoglobin A1C and ...
Can metformin undo weight gain induced by antipsychotics?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
of recommendation: B: Based on a single, well-designed, randomized controlled trial....
The nature of evidence utilized in healthcare architectural design decisions at five Midwestern critical access hospitals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
healthcare design is integral to improving healthcare itself, and it is essential that healthcare administrators make informed architectural design decisions that will ensure organizational success and improve patient outcomes. Evidence-based design (EBD...
How useful are autoantibodies in diagnosing thyroid disorders?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2008)
Thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAb) may be mildly elevated in a variety of thyroid disorders, but a TRAb level >10 U/L increases the probability of Graves' disease by a moderate to large degree (strength of recommendation ...