Objective: The purpose of this scoping review is to explore health disparities and health literacy challenges encountered by U.S. adults with hearing loss when trying to seek specialized care and access to medical devices such as hearing aids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: While tobacco use among individuals involved in the criminal legal system remains 3-4 times higher than the general population, few interventions have been targeted for this population to aid in smoking cessation. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a relatively effective and accessible smoking cessation aid; however, individuals frequently stop use of NRT early due to side effects and misperceptions about the products. The present study aims to address low medication adherence by examining the efficacy of an "" NRT sampling experience in individuals under community criminal legal supervision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe mandate of folic acid supplementation in grained products has reduced the occurrence of neural tube defects by one third in the U.S since its introduction by the Food and Drug Administration in 1998. However, the advantages and possible mechanisms of action of using folic acid for peripheral nerve engineering and neurological diseases still remain largely elusive.
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