Publications by authors named "E C Orr"

Background: This study protocol describes a community-based intervention that will seek to reduce added sugar intake in Yup'ik Alaska Native children by targeting reductions in sugar-sweetened fruit drinks.

Methods: A two-group non-randomized design will be used to evaluate the intervention in three Yup'ik communities in Alaska focusing on children age 1 to less than age 12 years with a minimum enrollment target of 192 children. Families in the intervention arm will participate in a program consisting of five sessions plus four brief check-ins, all delivered by a Yup'ik Community Health Worker.

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Objective: This scoping review will describe educational programming that supports undergraduate student nurses' transition-to-practice and/or enhances practice readiness.

Introduction: The period of transition from nursing student to professional nurse is fraught with challenges stemming from the evolving role and the increasing demands of independent practice. While transition-to-practice programming exists for the new graduate nurse, there is less focus on preparing the student in their final year of education.

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  • Cannabis in the USA is moving from being illegal to being more accepted for medical and recreational use, which raises the need for updated information on its potential cancer risks.* -
  • Current evidence suggests a link between cannabis use and certain cancers, particularly non-seminoma testicular cancer, but overall, these connections are not yet definitive.* -
  • More rigorous research is necessary to better understand the health risks associated with cannabis use, as current limitations in studies hinder informed decision-making by policymakers and healthcare professionals.*
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  • The study explores how restricting e-cigarette flavors to discourage youth use may impact adult smoking reduction, particularly among those with psychiatric issues or lower educational backgrounds.* ! -
  • Researchers conducted three randomized trials over 16 weeks with participants from at-risk groups, testing varying combinations of nicotine content in traditional cigarettes and the flavor options in e-cigarettes.* ! -
  • Key measurements included the number of cigarettes smoked daily and levels of tobacco-related biomarkers, which were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of different smoking cessation strategies.* !
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