Objectives: Nutrition counseling is necessary for the prevention and treatment of many chronic diseases. US survey data demonstrate that 61% of Internal Medicine (IM) residents receive little to no nutrition training. The objective of our study was to develop a curriculum to increase IM resident comfort and ability in conducting…
Objectives: Treating chronic migraine (CM) effectively is one of the greatest challenges a primary care provider (PCP) may encounter. Many patients with CM report dissatisfaction and minimal gains from treatment, despite using the best medical interventions available. For this study, patients with CM and their partners provided insight into how…
Young adults with sickle cell disease must navigate a difficult road to independence once they age out of pediatric care. The anxiety surrounding transition, the challenges of medical complications, and chronic psychosocial stressors are obstacles to a seamless transition to adult medical care. The two cases presented here demonstrate that…
Objectives: No study has examined the association between objectively measured light-intensity physical activity (LIPA) and multimorbidity (≥2 chronic diseases) in a national sample of US adults. I undertook this examination. Methods: Data from the 2005–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used (N = 2048 adults 20 years old…
Objectives: Eighty percent of older adults have at least one chronic disease. Most conditions could be improved with nutritional intervention. This scientific study assessed physician and patient knowledge of, and behaviors about nutrition, resulting in tools to guide physicians in nutrition management of chronic diseases. Methods: Surveys were conducted of…
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