Publications by authors named "Amy Mullins"

Mango has long been an attractive source of nutrition and pharmacological therapeutics. The mango plant (Mangifera indica L.) contains bioactive compounds that may have antidiabetic properties.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming over 650,000 American lives annually. Typically not a singular disease, CVD often coexists with dyslipidemia, hypertension, type-2 diabetes (T2D), chronic system-wide inflammation, and obesity. Obesity, an independent risk factor for both CVD and T2D, further worsens the problem, with over 42% of adults and 18.

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Over 200 million people suffer from osteoporosis worldwide. Individuals with osteoporosis have increased rates of bone resorption while simultaneously having impaired osteogenesis. Most current treatments for osteoporosis focus on anti-resorptive methods to prevent further bone loss.

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Introduction: The value proposition of CME lies in its ability to elicit change in learners so new knowledge and skills are used to improve patient outcomes. In this study, we test the hypothesis that, in contrast to passive learning, education with an active engagement component has a greater impact on the motivation of learners to make changes in their practice.

Methods: We analyzed nine educational formats produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

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