The study published in the International Journal of Obesity systematically reviews the effectiveness of parent-only group-based interventions for managing childhood obesity and related health behaviors. It concludes that parent-only programs are similarly effective to family-focused interventions in improving a child’s weight and BMI, but highlights challenges like higher dropout rates and the need for strong family support.
Pharmacists Improve Diabetes Control for Hispanic Patients
An intervention in which trained pharmacists assessed patients and made medication-adjustment recommendations to primary care physicians was associated with improved glycemic control in Hispanic patients