Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormitory: a clinical trial

Lifestyle modifications in an adolescent dormitory: a clinical trial

PURPOSE Childhood obesity is an increasing public health issue worldwide. We examined dietary patterns among adolescents in a dormitory school, identified obese adolescents and tried to intervene to improve food habits and physical activity. METHODS We conducted an experimental prospective longitudinal study based on 36 obese (body mass index [BMI]≥95th percentile) adolescents (aged 12-18 yea...

Adolescent lifestyle

The effect of peer education on the prevention of high-risk behaviors in adolescent girls: a randomized clinical trial study

Background: High-risk behaviors are one of the challenges of adolescence and can become lifelong habits. Existing educational strategies in the prevention of high-risk behaviors have been challenged. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of peer education on the prevention of high-risk behaviors in adolescent girls. Done. Method: The present study is a randomized clinical trial. I...

Lifestyle Modifications and Colorectal Cancer

Many studies suggest that Western lifestyle and dietary factors may be responsible for the high incidence of colorectal cancer in industrialized countries. Consumption of high amounts of red and processed meat and low intake of fiber and multiple protective phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains might be responsible for the high incidence of this neoplasm in the Western wo...

Atracurium as an Alternative to Succinylcholine in Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a successful treatment option for various psychiatric disorders. It is performed under general anesthesia where succinylcholine is the preferred muscle relaxant in this process. However its several contraindications and potential adverse effects, and the fact that it is not always available should be considered. Therefore, finding an effective and ...