Publications by authors named "V Press"

Article Synopsis
  • - The study addresses physical function (PF) limitations among older Black adults, highlighting the potential of church-based physical activity (PA) interventions to improve PF and reduce mobility issues in this demographic.
  • - The "Keep it Movin'" trial is a 24-week program comparing group-based classes at church with self-guided PA resources, targeting Black adults aged 40 and older with PF limitations.
  • - The trial's outcomes will measure changes in PF, social support, and quality of life over six months, using the RE-AIM framework to assess factors influencing the program's success in churches.
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Importance: The optimal inhaled reliever therapy for asthma remains unclear.

Objective: To compare short-acting β agonists (SABA) alone with SABA combined with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and with the fast-onset, long-acting β agonist formoterol combined with ICS for asthma.

Data Sources: The MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched from January 1, 2020, to September 27, 2024, without language restrictions.

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Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are often at risk for or have comorbid cardiovascular disease and are likely to die of cardiovascular-related causes. To prioritize a list of research topics related to the diagnosis and management of patients with COPD and comorbid cardiovascular diseases (heart failure, atherosclerotic vascular disease, and atrial fibrillation) by summarizing existing evidence and using consensus-based methods. A literature search was performed.

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