Change in Urinary Inflammatory Biomarkers and Psychological Health with Gut Microbiome Modulation after Six Months of a Lifestyle Modification Program in Children.

Obesity is a metabolic disorder that negatively impacts the quality of life. Long-term methods such as exercise and low-fat diets can help regulate this health issue, but 93.3 million Americans continue to struggle.

Self-reported adherence to medications in a pediatric renal clinic: psychological aspects.

Background: Chronically ill children and adolescents comprise a vulnerable population that requires specific considerations in order to positively impact their treatment outcome. Pediatric renal patients can be non-compliant and also forgetful in taking their medications.

Objective: The objectives of the study were to (a) assess medication adherence and (b) to identify emotionality and variables that influence non-adherence by use of "The Child & Adolescent Adherence to Medication Questionnaire" (CAAMQ), which was constructed at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.