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IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 11408: Exploring the Multidimensional Participation of Adults Living in the Community in the Chronic Phase following Acquired Brain Injury
it Gilboa This exploratory study aimed to examine multiple aspects of the participation of adults in the chronic phase following acquired brain injury (ABI), considering different disability levels. Our study included 25 adults ≥6 months after ABI (predominantly stroke), living at home, without severe cognitive decline. Primary measures included the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (subjective participation) and the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4 Participation Index (objective participation). The results indicated subjective participation problems in all of the International Classification o...
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - September 10, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Aviva Beit Yosef Nirit Refaeli Jeremy M. Jacobs Jeffrey Shames Yafit Gilboa Tags: Article Source Type: research

Formal Health and Social Services That Directly and Indirectly Benefit Stroke Caregivers: A Scoping Review of Access and Use
Can J Nurs Res. 2022 Feb 7:8445621211019261. doi: 10.1177/08445621211019261. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStroke can be a life altering event that necessitates considerable amounts of formal and informal care. The impacts of stroke often persist over time requiring ongoing support for stroke survivors. Family members provide the majority of care and experience many life changes as a result of their caregiving role including social, financial, employment and health impacts. Formal supports such as counselling, respite, and health promotion initiatives that directly benefit caregivers or benefit them indirectly through supp...
Source: The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research - February 8, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Anna Garnett Jenny Ploeg Maureen Markle-Reid Patricia H Strachan Source Type: research

An Evaluation of Personal Cooling Systems for Reducing Thermal Strain Whilst Working in Chemical/Biological Protective Clothing
Conclusion: The IV, PCM, and SLIV produced lower heart rate, mean skin, rectal and mean body temperatures in addition to improved work times compared to control. The WS did not improve work times possibly as a result of the cooling capacity of the suit abating, and magnifying thermal insulation. Considering the added time and resources required to implement combination cooling in the form of ice slurry and ice vest (SLIV), there was no significant additive effect for perception, cardiovascular strain, rectal temperature and total trial time relative to the phase change vest or ice vest alone. This may be a product of a &#x...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 11, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Effects of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health events on work and earnings: a population-based retrospective cohort study.
Authors: Garland A, Jeon SH, Stepner M, Rotermann M, Fransoo R, Wunsch H, Scales DC, Iwashyna TJ, Sanmartin C Abstract BACKGROUND: Survivors of acute health events can experience lasting reductions in functional status and quality of life, as well as reduced ability to work and earn income. We aimed to assess the effect of acute myocardial infarction (MI), cardiac arrest and stroke on work and earning among working-age people. METHODS: For this retrospective cohort study, we used the Canadian Hospitalization and Taxation Database, which contains linked hospital and income tax data, from 2005 to 2013 to perform ...
Source: Canadian Medical Association Journal - January 9, 2019 Category: General Medicine Tags: CMAJ Source Type: research

Tobacco Use in the Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Patient Behavior, Opinions, and Care
ConclusionsMPN patients with current or previous tobacco use demonstrate significantly higher symptom burden than non-smoking counterparts. In terms of patient care, less than half of patients who are current or previous smokers recall having a physician discuss their smoking habits with them. These results highlight the need for enhanced MPN patient counseling by health care providers, both regarding the risks of smoking and available methods to aid cessation.DisclosuresScherber: Orphan Pharmaceuticals: Honoraria; Incyte: Consultancy. Dueck: Phytogine: Employment; Pfizer: Honoraria; Bayer: Employment. Palmer: Novartis: Re...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Scherber, R. M., Geyer, H. L., Mazza, G., Langlais, B. T., Dueck, A. C., Palmer, J., Padrnos, L., Fleischman, A., Mesa, R. A. Tags: 902. Health Services Research-Malignant Diseases Source Type: research

The potential impact of new stent platforms for coronary revascularization in diabetics
Publication date: Available online 1 March 2018 Source:Canadian Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Gustavo S. Guandalini, Sripal Bangalore Coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterized by extensive atherosclerosis, longer lesions and diffuse distal disease. Consequently, these patients have worse outcomes following coronary revascularization, regardless of the modality employed. Traditionally, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) has been regarded as more effective than percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with DM, owing likely to more complete revascularization and prote...
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - March 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Endocrine Disruptors and Health Effects in Africa: A Call for Action
Conclusion: To address the many challenges posed by EDCs, we argue that Africans should take the lead in prioritization and evaluation of environmental hazards, including EDCs. We recommend the institution of education and training programs for chemical users, adoption of the precautionary principle, establishment of biomonitoring programs, and funding of community-based epidemiology and wildlife research programs led and funded by African institutes and private companies. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1774 Received: 16 February 2017 Revised: 22 May 2017 Accepted: 24 May 2017 Published: 22 August 2017 Address correspond...
Source: EHP Research - August 23, 2017 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Daniil Lyalko Tags: Commentary Source Type: research