Publications by authors named "Anna Gorodnichenko"

Background: Adequate dietary habits and physical activity during childhood and adolescence may promote growth and cognitive development and contribute to the prevention of chronic disease in later life. School is considered an important social environment that can promote healthy eating habits and life-style changes.

Objectives: To evaluate the effects of a school-based intervention on nutritional knowledge, eating habits, and physical activity of adolescents.

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  • A quality improvement program was created in Israel to track important indicators for managing pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) over a two-year period, involving outpatient clinics across the country.
  • A Delphi group selected various quality indicators, and data from over 3,000 visits were analyzed, showing significant improvements in specific monitoring practices and clinical outcomes.
  • The study highlighted increased use of biologics versus traditional immunomodulators and demonstrated that even with limited resources, nationwide programs can enhance the standard of care in PIBD.
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