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Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control? Evidence-based answer: Yes. A number of well-tolerated natural therapies have been shown to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). (See TABLE1-8 for summary.) However...
Fresh fruit supply based on market competition model : empirical evidence from 14 cities in Guangxi, China
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
infrastructure and consistently advocate for the widespread adoption of professional planting and management practices to strengthen the growth and recognition of fruit brands....
Getting a jump on recovery from sports-related concussion
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022)
Early subthreshold aerobic exercise safely improved recovery time over a stretching regimen among adolescents in this clinical trial.
Q Which injections are effective for lateral epicondylitis?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-11)
Evidence-based answer: placebo injections actually improve lateral epicondylitis at high rates. No other injections convincingly improve it better than placebo. Corticosteroid injection is not superior to saline or anesthetic injection (strength...
Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion? Evidence-based answer: yes, in some populations. Youth and adolescents with self-reported history of concussion had increased risk of depressive disorders (strength...
Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does vitamin D supplementation reduce asthma exacerbations? Evidence-based answer: YES, to some extent it does, and primarily in patients with low vitamin D levels. Supplementation reduces asthma exacerbations requiring systemic steroids by 30...
Is combination pharmacotherapy effective for patients with acute depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-04)
Use a combination of a presynaptic α2-autoreceptor antagonist (eg, mirtazapine or trazodone) and a monoamine reuptake inhibitor (eg, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor [SSRI], serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ...
Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS? Evidence-based answer: No. Adding a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients taking antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome (ACS...
Automated office BP measurement : the new standard in HTN screening
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Automated office BP measurement: The new standard in HTN screening. Obtain greater accuracy in blood pressure measurement with an automated office device. PRACTICE CHANGER: Measure patients' blood pressure (BP) using an oscillometric, fully...
Use of advisors and retirement plan performance
(2020)
-sectional, nationwide data that include 5,570 retirement plans with 100 or more participants in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Results show that in most cases, using advisors is not related to plan performance. Plan sponsors should require advisors to periodically evaluate...
Noncardiac inpatient has acute hypertension: Treat or not?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2022-09)
A retrospective study found more harm than benefit from treating elevated blood pressure in hospitalized noncardiac patients.
Which medications work best for menorrhagia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Which medications work best for menorrhagia? Evidence-based answer: Four medications have been shown to reduce menstrual blood loss (MBL) significantly in placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials (RCTs): the levonorgestrel...
Q: Is event-driven PrEP dosing for HIV as effective as daily dosing?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021-06)
Evidence based answer: PROBABLY, although there are no head-to-head trials comparing the 2 dosing regimens. Event-driven pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dosing reduces HIV conversion by 86% compared to placebo (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B...
Investment in coffee farming based on community encouragement
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
that returns on investment in Arabica coffee farming become evident within the period spanning from the fourth to the thirtieth year. The net benefit-cost (B/C) ratio was calculated to be 4.443, indicating a favourable financial outcome for the venture...
Commercialization and farmer literacy's role on agricultural Extension services in Malaysia
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2021)
and provide better standards of living. Moreover, the increasing demand and incorporation of technology in the farming practices has necessitated that farmer gain access to technical and educational services to improve their propensity. Literacy...
Factors affecting sustainable agriculture in Iraq : evidence from employment, CPI, rents, and policies
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
This research examines the current state of sustainable agricultural development in Iraq and explores its association with various factors. Data were obtained from reputable sources such as the World Bank Database, and ...
Fostering employee pro-environmental behavior : the role of green commitment as a mediator in the context of green management practices
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
This study endeavour sought to furnish empirical substantiation pertaining to the determinants influencing pro-environmental behaviour (EPB) among employees, incorporating the mediating influence of green commitment (GC) ...
A systematic literature review on image information needs and behaviors
(2020)
Purpose: With ready access to search engines and social media platforms, the way people find image information has evolved and diversified in the past two decades. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the ...
Towards integrated management accounting system for measuring environmental performance
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2022)
and practical merits of the study have been explored. In addition, the limitations and prospects of the study are discussed....
Studying the impact of green human resource management practices on sustainable workforce : the integration of employee engagement with organizational culture
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2023)
In an era marked by growing environmental concerns, the adoption of Green Human Resource Management (HRM) practices has gained substantial attention as a driver of sustainable organizational growth. This research study explores the intricate...