Within the health care environment, there has been a recent and appropriate trend towards
emphasizing the value of care provision. Reduced cost and higher quality improve the value …

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly being used in today's rapidly evolving
health care environment. The value of care provision emphasizes the highest quality of care …

Objective To compare high-and low-glycemic index (GI) diets in the treatment of non-insulin-
dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Research Design and Methods Sixteen subjects with …

The purpose of the study was to compare the in vitro starch digestibility and postprandial
blood glucose response of conventionally-cooked versus factory-processed foods …

Low glycemic index (GI) foods may confer an advantage when eaten before prolonged
strenuous exercise by providing a slow-release source of glucose to the blood without an …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether bone mineral density of the host bone,
measured using conventional dual photon absorptiometry techniques, and insertion torque …

Our current trend and focus on evidence-based medicine is biased in favor of randomized
controlled trials, which are ranked highest in the hierarchy of evidence while devaluing …

The in vivo glycemic and insulin responses and in vitro starch digestibility were determined
for six staple foods (corn, lima beans, white and yellow teparies, mesquite, and acorns) …

Background: Inconsistent findings from observational studies have prolonged the
controversy over the effects of dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) on the risk …

The evolution of a systematic approach to assessing pertinent investigations is known as
evidence-based medicine (EBM). EBM is defined as the conscientious and judicious use of …