Author(s): Cohen TR; Bains A; Ball GDC; Faustini C; Heidl A; Morrison KM;

Few studies have characterized metabolically healthy (MHO) and unhealthy obesity (MUO) in pediatric populations over time. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of MHO in children and adolescents enrolled in a weight management program and examine changes in cardiometabolic indicators over 1 year.Methods: Participants from the CANa ...

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Author(s): Chen EH; Saminathar AJ; Roberts M; Bergdahl A;

Introduction: Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization among older women. While dance classes have gained popularity to reduce the risk of falls, in-person classes may be inaccessible. Online classes provide feasible solutions, but are limited by the lower intensity required by the virtual environment. Blood flow restriction (BFR) provides a safe wa ...

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Author(s): Reyt M; Adoutoro J; Borgetto F; Desrosiers C; Barbaux L; Gong K; Savard J; Grenier S; Dang Vu TT;

Insomnia and anxiety are highly prevalent and often comorbid in older adults. Although cognitive behavioural therapy is the first-line treatment for insomnia, few interventions simultaneously address both conditions. Furthermore, access remains limited by provider availability and high costs. T ...

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Author(s): Sajedi S; An C;

The widespread use of single-use plastic (SUP) water bottles has raised growing concerns about chronic human exposure to nanoplastics (NPs). This study presents a quantitative assessment of NP accumulation in human tissues resulting from the long-term consumption of SUP water bottles. Using survey-derived consumption data and the Human Exposure and Abso ...

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Author(s): Wang Z; Gao Z; Zou X; Zhang P; Ma X; Rice K; Bouey J; Liu X;

Introduction: Effective health governance is essential for ensuring accessible, equitable, efficient, and high-quality healthcare services. Yet it is often overlooked or oversimplified in health services studies in rural China. We examine the unique role of village doctors in shaping public health governance in rural China. Methods: A two-phase ethnogr ...

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Author(s): Alberga AS; Forouhar V; Lurye V; Adamo KB; Avery S; Ball GDC; Farnesi BC; Gaudet L; Nagpal TS; Piccinini-Vallis H; Ramos Salas X; Rhodes RE; Vallis M; Cook J; Graham TM; Stanworth-Belleville K; Cohen TR;

Background: Conversations regarding health behaviours, mental health, and socioeconomic contexts are recommended during prenatal visits to optimize maternal and fetal health outcomes. This study was designed to develop and evaluate the acceptability of a clinical dialogue tool called Conversati ...

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Author(s): Ramos Salas X; Hussey B; Alberga AS; Kyle T; Small F;

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Author(s): Abraha HN; Gebre AK; Sim M; Smith C; Gilani SZ; Ilyas Z; Zarzour F; Schousboe JT; Lix LM; Binkley N; Reid S; Monchka BA; Kimelman D; Lewis JR; Leslie WD;

Background: Sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD), a measure of visceral adiposity, has been linked to major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). However, the relationship between SAD and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), a marker of subclinical vascular disease, and whether they independently ...

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Author(s): Brodeur M; Fortier MÈ; Carrier N; Audette-Chapdelaine S; Auger AM; Savard AC; Kairouz S;

Objectives: This article presents the quantitative phase of a two-phase mixed methods study. The main objective of this article is to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected adult gamblers' gambling behaviours and mental health in Quebec. Design: A cross-sectional online survey was used to collect data. Setting: Quebec (Canada). Participants: ...

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Author(s): Fortin M; Rosenstein B; Bertrand C; Vaillancourt N; Wright A; Montpetit C; Macedo L; Elliott J; Cook CE; Tousignant-Laflamme Y; Ma J; Pagé MG; Dover G; Dang-Vu TT; Weber MH;

Introduction: Exercise therapy is the most recommended treatment for chronic low back pain (LBP), with evidence supporting modest effects, likely due to the heterogeneity of patient presentations. Evidence suggests that matching individuals to the most appropriate exercise type could improve ou ...

Article GUID: 41876162

Author(s): Coupal J; Shabanova D; Gagnon I; Grilli L; Beaulieu C; Teel E;

Context: Current graded exertion tests (GXTs) for concussion management require specialized equipment and in-person supervision. The Montreal Virtual Exertion (MOVE) protocol is a telehealth-compatible GXT but has been tested only in pseudo-virtual conditions. Objective: To determine the safety and feasibility of the MOVE protocol when administered rem ...

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