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Embracing a plant-based diet. What is it and what's the evidence
(2017-05)In this paper we present a case of a young health professional feeling peer pressure to become vegan. We also present a case of a vegan baby. We discuss nutrient of concerns for individuals restricting or eliminating animal ... -
In-ear hearing test probe devices and methods and systems using same
(2017-11-04)A medical hearing testing method includes: inserting an in-ear test probe that is coupled to a hearing test adapter into an ear of a patient at a patient site; receiving device identification data at a web portal operating ... -
Creating and sustaining a healthy food environment in hospitals with a food service management company
(2018-01)This article updates a 2010 article, Moving Toward Healthier Eating Environments in Hospitals. It provides advocates for healthy food environments in hospitals with suggestions about the roles they can play in initiating ... -
creating and sustaining a healthy food environment in hospitals with a food service management company
(2018-01)This paper describes the successes and challenges in hospitals providing a healthy food environment for employees as well as visitors to the hospital. Based on literature review and interviews of professionals, including ... -
Stress and burnout in nutrition and dietetics
(2018-03)Literature from across multiple health professions points to a budding crisis where current and future health professionals are experiencing stress and burnout at an alarming rate that threatens the vitality of our healthcare ... -
What to do when doctors disagree on diet for women with Gestational Diabetes
(2018-05)Medical nutrition therapy is considered the cornerstone of treatment for gestational diabetes mellitus, even though there is no consensus on the best dietary approach to achieve optimal glycemic control and positive maternal ... -
I want to survive and thrive: diet and physical activity recommendations for Breast Cancer Survivors
(2018-09)In this article, we review current diet and physical activity recommendations for long-time survivors of breast cancer. We also hear the voice of a survivor and her response to the diagnosis of a postmenopausal breast ... -
Eat more family meals at home
(2018-09-05)This is a Q and A newspaper column. The topic, to celebrate Family Meals at Home month encouraged families to eat at least one more meal at home a week. The article describes research findings of the benefit of doing so. -
Medical Food Pantry Emergency Bag Contents; Client Education Handouts; and Volunteer Training Powerpoints
(2018-09-16)The Medical Food Pantry at VIdant Medical Centers is a partnership of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, the Brody School of Medicine and ECU Physicians, and Vidant Health. The training partner is Eastern AHEC. ... -
Should I take an antibiotic
(2018-12-05)Newspaper column prepared by Chelsea Viscardi under supervision of Kathryn Kolasa -
Diet for Wound Healing
(2019-10-01)Diet for wound healing is important but few patient friendly materials are available. Diet for Wound Healing has two parts: 1) detailed background describing the important components of diet for wound healing (5 pages) ...