Glaucoma
…Visual acuity test–eye chart test measures vision at various distances. Visual field test–measures peripheral vision Dilated eye exam— drops are placed in the eyes to widen, or dilate, the pupils….
Type 2 Diabetes
…weeks showed an overall reduction of fasting plasma glucose (-24.59 mg/dl), total cholesterol (-15.60 mg/dl), LDL-C (-9.42 mg/dl), triglycerides (-29.59 mg/dl) and increased HDL-C (1.66 mg/dl) but no significant effect…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
…be part of the diagnostic workup: Blood tests Colonoscopy/Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Hydrogen Breath tests Lactose intolerance tests Lower GI series Stool tests X-Ray or CT Scan While often not included in…
Clinical Research Study Archive
…Antonio, TX. USA. (Read More About This Publication) Lau, FC, Daggy, BP, McManus, J. Tolerability and efficacy of a physician-supervised, structured meal replacement program in body composition and weight management:…
Osteoarthritis
…measurements of cartilage loss, but no correlation with symptomology.[21] Other Professional Resources Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritistoday.org/ Osteoarthritis Centers of America http://www.oacenters.com/ National Osteoarthritis Foundation http://nof.org/ References [1] Messier SP, Loeser RF,…
Timing Fluid Replacement for Athletes
…compared to starting fluid later and how these strategies would affect time to fatigue in competitive cyclists. What did the study find? A fluid replacement (including glucose and electrolytes) strategy…
Dr. Sonhee Park (Ph.D., CCRP)
…major food/beverage and medical food companies and academia, including 17 years of clinical trial management experience. She has taught a number of nutrition classes as an Adjunct Associate Professor in…
Vegetable Blend (Organic)
…daily food should come from vegetables.1 MyPlate. USDA. Accessed in August 2015. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-why.html Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Popovich DG, Vidgen E, Mehling CC, Vuksan V, Ransom TP, Rao AV, Rosenberg-Zand…
Copper
…Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. The National Academic Press. 2001. (pp. 247) https://www.nap.edu/download/10026 US Food and Drug Administration. Food Labeling: Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels. US…
Alzheimer’s Disease
…clearly confirms Alzheimer’s. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s requires careful medical evaluation, including: A thorough medical history Mental status testing A physical and neurological exam Blood tests Brain imaging to rule out other…