This prospective randomized controlled trial evaluated a theory-driven group-based self-management course for patients with screen-detected type 2 diabetes. 227 patients receiving either intensive pharmacological or usual-care treatment since diagnosis (3-33 months previously) agreed to participate and were subsequently randomized to a control or intervention condition (3-month, nurse-lead, self-management course). Based ...

The biology of Anisota senatoria J. E. smith (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) was examined through ecological studies of within-tree distribution and dispersion, and the influence of a tree growth regulator on development and survival.

Determine acceptability of management actions in scenarios varying by severity of human-wildlife interaction and species involved, using the Potential for Conflict Index and Analysis of Variance

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2005.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Pennsylvania State University, 2003.

Graduation date: 1979

Metabolic problems associated with injury; Intensive study and treatment of shock in man; Vascular components of cardiorespiratory disease; Blood and blood disorders; Gastrointestinal disease; Military Nursing; Body fluid and solute and renal homeostasis; analysis of behavior and of mediating mechanisms: experimental psychological factors; analysis of behavior and of mediating mechanisms: ...

Published on the Web by the Cornell Feline Health Center, part of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, this information leaflet focuses on feline destructive behaviour. This leaflet explains destructive behaviours such as scratching furniture and carpets, and fabric or plant chewing, and it provides advice and tips for managing ...

Behavioral medicine brings knowledge and skills from the social sciences to the practice of medicine. Modifying behavior which causes a health problem, disease prevention and health promotion, improving the relationship between patients and health professionals, understanding cultural and ethical issues, and the effect of illness on behavior are all aspects ...

Medicine has developed sophisticated technologies based on an extensive knowledge base but it has met with serious application obstacles. Where prevention data is available, implementation of preventive measures faces great difficulty. Where compliance with treatment is found to improve outcome, ways to improve compliance have to be found. Although behavioral ...