Publications by authors named "R Julian Azar"
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- A cross-sectional study in Beirut, Lebanon assessed diet quality and physical activity adherence among cancer survivors in remission, revealing significant gaps in compliance with the American Cancer Society/American Institute Research Fund (ACS/AICR) guidelines.
- Out of 268 participants, many faced food insecurity, low physical activity levels, and high rates of overweight/obesity, with an average adherence score of 9.0 out of 15.
- The study noted that while survivors largely adhered to moderate meat and alcohol guidelines, a staggering 98% did not meet whole grain consumption recommendations, indicating important areas for targeted interventions.
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- - The study investigates the development of the early-morning peak in cortisol levels in infants, which is crucial for determining effective hydrocortisone therapy for adrenal insufficiency.
- - Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis, analyzing data from 54 publications and 1,904 infants to study how salivary cortisol varies with age and time of day.
- - Findings reveal that the morning/evening cortisol ratio increases significantly as infants grow, establishing a consistent 24-hour rhythm by 6-9 months.
Background: Telehealth has the potential to increase access to care for medically underserved patients. This qualitative study aimed to identify telecare practices used during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the needs of patients experiencing homelessness, patients with disabilities, and patients with language preference other than English (LOE).
Methods: We conducted a secondary qualitative data analysis of 47 clinician interviews at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) around the country.
Objective: To describe stakeholder characteristics and perspectives about experiences, challenges and information needs related to the use of environmental scans (ESs).
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting And Participants: A web-based survey platform was used to disseminate an online survey to stakeholders who had experience with conducting ESs in a health services delivery context (eg, researchers, policy makers, practitioners).