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How self-monitoring and motivation fuel online weight loss success

A recent BMC Public Health study analyzes self-monitoring data from Chinese adults who participated in a group weight loss intervention using a mixed-methods approach. Study: Why more successful? An ...
BMJ

Do physical activity interventions combining self-monitoring with other components provide an additional benefit compared with self-monitoring alone? A systematic review and ...

Objective To determine the net effect of different physical activity intervention components on step counts in addition to self-monitoring. Design A systematic review with meta-analysis and ...
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Atrial fibrillation and heart valve disease: self-monitoring coagulation status using point-of-care coagulometers (the CoaguChek XS system)

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is producing guidance on using the CoaguChek XS system and the INRatio2 PT/INR monitor in the NHS in England. The Diagnostics Advisory ...