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View article: Smartphone Bolus Feature Increases Number of Insulin Boluses in People With Low Bolus Frequency
Smartphone Bolus Feature Increases Number of Insulin Boluses in People With Low Bolus Frequency Open
Background: The t:connect mobile app from Tandem Diabetes Care recently added a feature to allow t:slim X2 insulin pump users to initiate an insulin bolus from their personal smartphone. User experience and user interface considerations pr…
View article: Objectively Measured Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in US Hispanic/Latino AdultsCLINICAL PERSPECTIVE: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Objectively Measured Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in US Hispanic/Latino AdultsCLINICAL PERSPECTIVE: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Open
Sedentary behavior is recognized as a distinct construct from lack of moderate-vigorous physical activity and is associated with deleterious health outcomes. Previous studies have primarily relied on self-reported data, while data on the r…
View article: The Role of Stress in Understanding Differences in Sedentary Behavior in Hispanic/Latino Adults: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study
The Role of Stress in Understanding Differences in Sedentary Behavior in Hispanic/Latino Adults: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Sociocultural Ancillary Study Open
Chronic stress and/or lifetime traumatic stress can create a self-reinforcing cycle of unhealthy behaviors, such as overeating and sedentary behavior, that can lead to further increases in stress. This study examined the relationship betwe…
View article: 0682 Evaluation Of An Incentive-based Intervention To Improve 90-day Adherence In Pap-naive Patients
0682 Evaluation Of An Incentive-based Intervention To Improve 90-day Adherence In Pap-naive Patients Open
Introduction Although PAP therapy is the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, adherence to treatment is suboptimal. Without sustained therapy adherence, patients are at risk of serious negative health outcomes. The objectiv…
View article: The association of acculturation with accelerometer-assessed and self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos
The association of acculturation with accelerometer-assessed and self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior: The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos Open
The adoption of US culture among immigrants has been associated with higher leisure-time physical activity and sedentary behavior. However, most research to date assesses this association using single measures of acculturation and physical…
View article: Text messaging and brief phone calls for weight loss in overweight and obese English- and Spanish-speaking adults: A 1-year, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial
Text messaging and brief phone calls for weight loss in overweight and obese English- and Spanish-speaking adults: A 1-year, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial Open
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01171586.
View article: 0531 Patients Who Immediately Struggle With CPAP: Identifying A Patient Population In Need Of Early Intervention
0531 Patients Who Immediately Struggle With CPAP: Identifying A Patient Population In Need Of Early Intervention Open
It is well known that patients who immediately struggle with CPAP therapy have difficulty achieving CMS compliance (i.e., ≥4hrs per night for 70% of nights within a consecutive 30-day window by 90 days). This analysis sought to identify a …
View article: Applying and advancing behavior change theories and techniques in the context of a digital health revolution: proposals for more effectively realizing untapped potential
Applying and advancing behavior change theories and techniques in the context of a digital health revolution: proposals for more effectively realizing untapped potential Open
View article: Understanding and Promoting Effective Engagement With Digital Behavior Change Interventions
Understanding and Promoting Effective Engagement With Digital Behavior Change Interventions Open
View article: Using social and mobile tools for weight loss in overweight and obese young adults (Project SMART): a 2 year, parallel-group, randomised, controlled trial
Using social and mobile tools for weight loss in overweight and obese young adults (Project SMART): a 2 year, parallel-group, randomised, controlled trial Open
View article: Two-Arm Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial to Decrease Sitting Time and Increase Sit-To-Stand Transitions in Working and Non-Working Older Adults
Two-Arm Randomized Pilot Intervention Trial to Decrease Sitting Time and Increase Sit-To-Stand Transitions in Working and Non-Working Older Adults Open
clinicaltrials.gov NCT02544867.
View article: Objectively Measured Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in US Hispanic/Latino Adults
Objectively Measured Sedentary Time and Cardiometabolic Biomarkers in US Hispanic/Latino Adults Open
Background— Sedentary behavior is recognized as a distinct construct from lack of moderate-vigorous physical activity and is associated with deleterious health outcomes. Previous studies have primarily relied on self-reported data, whereas…
View article: Clinical trial management of participant recruitment, enrollment, engagement, and retention in the SMART study using a Marketing and Information Technology (MARKIT) model
Clinical trial management of participant recruitment, enrollment, engagement, and retention in the SMART study using a Marketing and Information Technology (MARKIT) model Open
Advances in information technology and near ubiquity of the Internet have spawned novel modes of communication and unprecedented insights into human behavior via the digital footprint. Health behavior randomized controlled trials (RCTs), e…
View article: Accelerometer-measured sedentary time among Hispanic adults: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)
Accelerometer-measured sedentary time among Hispanic adults: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) Open
View article: With a little help from my friends: How social networks help college students trying to lose weight
With a little help from my friends: How social networks help college students trying to lose weight Open
Most young adults gain weight while attending college, setting the stage for long-term weight gain, and associated chronic disease. Interventions that use social and mobile technologies, and leverage social network support may help student…