The recent explosion of genetic findings in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research has improved knowledge of the disorder's underlying biology and etiologic architecture.
The 2014 Cochrane Collaboration's review of 115 trials reported that patients who used decision aids had improved knowledge of the options, more realistic expectations of potential benefits/harms, and greater clarity about what matters most to them [ 1].
Data published since has shown that Change4Life has improved knowledge and awareness of PA in parents of mixed ethnicities, but this does not necessarily translate to changes in behaviour [ 41].
Women considering options for breast cancer surgery had improved knowledge, better clarity of values and felt more supported, but were only sure of the best option after consultation with the surgeon.
By using freeze-fracture immunochemistry, Robenek et al. (2006) performed an excellent work that has improved knowledge about the location of proteins in the MFGM.
Being a resource and role model for their colleagues, nurse champions can contribute to improved quality of palliative care, when they have sufficient clinical experience, improved knowledge of palliative care, improved teaching capacities, and acquired authority towards managers and colleagues.
It is essential to have an improved knowledge of the magnitude of this issue and to design timely interventions that reduce long term complications.
The discovery of monogenic forms of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) has allowed improved knowledge of the physiopathology which, in turn, has allowed the design of new therapeutic strategies.
The molecular typing of Mtb has greatly improved knowledge of TB epidemiology and enabled molecular guided control of the disease.
