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Filter by:While observational studies often find that diets rich in fish reduce the risk of disease, and that diets including a high intake of red meat are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer, the difference in health effects between red meat and fish are rarely researched in intervention studies. The investigators hypothesise that the post-prandial plasma response of lipids and markers of cardiovascular disease risk will be more favourable after intake of herring compared to beef. In addition, while pickling herring in a brine/sugar solution is a common form of preparation, little is known if there is a difference in potential health effects based on the preparation of herring. The investigators will compare baked and pickled herring to understand if preparation is potentially an important factor to be considered when looking at intake of fish and health.
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To evaluate the effects of H.E.L.P. apheresis on lipid profile, Lp(a) level, and some inflammatory adypocytokines in patients with high cardiovascular risk.
Controversy exists about the role of dietary glycemic index (GI) and fat content and cardiovascular risk. Our aim was to assess the long term effects of altering dietary GI, carbohydrate, and fat on body weight, lipids, glucose homeostasis, and C reactive protein (CRP) in overweight and obese subjects. Men and post-menopausal women with body mass index values between 28-38 kg/m2 were placed on an isoweight average American diet for 5 weeks, then randomized to one of 4 diets which differed in GI, carbohydrate and fat content with calorie restriction for 12 weeks. The same diets were continued for 5 weeks under isoweight conditions, and in the free-living state for 48 weeks.
Background: - Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disabilities in the United States. Diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of heart disease. Fruits, including red tart cherries and purple aroniaberries, may be especially beneficial. Researchers want to know how tart cherry and aroniaberry extracts affect heart health. Objective: - To study the benefits of tart cherry and aroniaberry extract on vascular function and other measures. These include inflammation, oxidation, and cholesterol. Eligibility: - Men and post-menopausal women ages 55 70 in good health and with normal or slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol. Design: - Participants will be screened with a physical exam, medical history, and blood tests. - Participants will have 6 visits. They will have blood taken at every visit. - Visit 1: - Blood vessel tests. Participants will lie down. Heart rhythm will be monitored. A device will be placed on the upper arm, and pictures of blood vessels will be taken. - A blood pressure cuff will be tightened around the lower arm for 5 minutes. - Cardio-Ankle-Vascular Index (CAVI). Blood pressure cuffs will be placed on both arms and legs. They will be tightened with air at the same time for a few minutes. - Participants will be assigned to one of three groups. For 3 weeks each, in random order, they will take: aroniaberry capsules, tart cherry capsules, placebo capsules, and no capsules. - Participants will answer questions online about their eating and exercise. - Participants will be keep a record of what they eat for a few periods. They will come for a study visit every 3 weeks through week 15.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of an electronic consultation model for specialty services (eConsults) to improve quality of care and reduce health system costs. An eConsult is a non-face-to-face consultation between a primary care provider and a specialist that takes place via secure messaging.
The investigators propose to evaluate the implementation of an efficacious medication adherence program in a group at high risk for CVD. The program involves patients receiving/responding to e-reminders to take CVD medications via patient-selected technology [mobile/web-based applications, short message service (SMS; text messaging), interactive voice response (IVR), or e-mail] supported by a tailored, monthly, self-management program administered by either research staff or a case manager staff member from the Duke Outpatient Clinic via the telephone. This is a hybrid type II implementation science study.
This study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and the length of effect on platelet build-up in the arteries of Durlaza™ as compared to immediate-release Bayer® aspirin 81 mg or subject's current aspirin 81 mg of choice in patients who have Type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease or multiple risk factors of developing cardiovascular disease.
China Rural Health Initiative (CRHI), a large-scale, factorial, cluster-randomized, controlled trial was conducted in 120 villages selected from 5 Northern Provinces of rural China between 2010 and 2012. Two interventions were evaluated through CRHI. One is the standard disease management program of individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease delivered by Primary Care Providers (village doctors). Another one is a community-based Salt Reduction program delivered by community health educators. CRHI study interventions had ended for two years now and provide a good opportunity for us to understand whether its effects could be prolonged to a longer term. This study wants to evaluate the effects of CRHI interventions at 2 years after the end of CRHI (from Sep 2014 to Feb 2015). In this follow-up survey, the baseline cohort of 5050 and post-intervention cohort of 4887 CRHI participants who were randomly selected from the 120 villages from 5 northern provinces of rural China will be recruited for the follow up study from Sep 2014 to Feb 2015. A questionnaire derived from CRHI baseline and post-intervention surveys will be used to collect data on disease history, medication use, care seeking patterns, lifestyle factors and so on. Weight, height, blood pressure and heart rate will be measured in the standard ways.
This is a randomized controlled trial to study a nutrition education intervention in individuals with spinal cord injuries both in the acute rehabilitation setting (n = 100) and the community setting (n = 100). Participants in the treatment group will receive six interactive nutrition lectures based upon a successful program that has been used in older adults titled "Eat Smart, Stay Well". The goals of intervention are to improve whole-grain, fruit and vegetable, and low-fat dairy intake and reduce fat and saturated fat intake. Secondary outcomes will include improvements in waist circumference of body mass index and some biomarkers such as cholesterol and blood sugar.