Author(s): Yan B; Huang F; Ying J; Zhou D; Norouzi S; Zhang X; Wang B; Liu F;

Antibiotics are increasingly prevalent in global environments, driving antimicrobial resistance and disrupting microbial cycling. These impacts pose threats to human, animal, and environmental health. Therefore, addressing this emergent issue necessitates a One Health framework that integrates these interconnected dimensions. Here we systematically review ...

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Author(s): Forouhar V; Edache IY; Alberga AS;

The majority of Canadian adults are not meeting the recommended physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. Previous studies have highlighted experiences of weight bias as a potential barrier to physical activity and an enabler of sedentary behaviours. Few studies have examined whether endorsing or internalizing weight bias is associated with th ...

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Author(s): Islam S; Rjoub G; Elmekki H; Bentahar J; Pedrycz W; Cohen R;

This survey paper explores the transformative role of Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), marking a paradigm shift from conventional, manually driven resuscitation practices to intelligent, data-driven interventions. It examines the evolution of CPR through the lens of predictive modeling, AI-enha ...

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Author(s): Hanley J; Ventura Sanchez G; Goswami P; Mayell S; McLaughlin J; Hennebry J;

BackgroundMigrant workers in Canada work in the most dangerous industries, with documented difficulties with occupational health and safety (OHS) and workers' compensation (WC). Little is known, however, about migrant workers' experiences with "return-to-work", the ultimate objective of WC for those who recover from their illness or inju ...

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Author(s): Labbé S; Bacon SL; Wu N; Ribeiro PAB; Boucher VG; Stojanovic J; Voisard B; Deslauriers F; Tremblay N; Hébert-Auger L; Lavoie KL;

Traditional approaches to increase vaccination rely upon educating patients about vaccines. However, research shows that "knowing" vaccines are important is often insufficient: patients need to believe that getting vaccinated is important. Evidence-based motivational approaches, such as ...

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Author(s): Stanley J; Rabot E; Reddy S; Belilovsky E; Mottron L; Bzdok D;

Efforts to use genome-wide assays or brain scans to diagnose autism have seen diminishing returns. Yet the clinical intuition of healthcare professionals, based on longstanding first-hand experience, remains the gold standard for diagnosis of autism. We leveraged deep learning to deconstruct and interrogate the logic of expert clinician intuition from cli ...

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Author(s): Van Hulst A; Zheng S; Argiropoulos N; Ybarra M; Ball GDC; Kakinami L;

The World Health Organization recommends using + 2 SD of body mass index z-score (zBMI) to define overweight/obesity (OWO) in children ages 2 to 5 years whereas + 1 SD is used as cut-point from 5 years onwards. Empirical evidence for using different cut-points across childhood is lacking. Our objective was to compare the ability of OWO in early childhood ...

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Author(s): Tremblay N; Lavoie KL; Bacon SL; Bélanger-Gravel A;

Objectives: Throughout COVID-19, uncertain information on the virus and preventive measures circulated. Young adults, often relying on social rather than traditional media, showed lower adherence to recommendations. This study examines associations between information sources, attitudes toward public health measures and concerns among young adults. Study ...

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Author(s): Boa Sorte Silva NC; Balbim GM; Stein RG; Gu Y; Tam RC; Dao E; Alkeridy W; Lam K; Kramer AF; Liu-Ambrose T;

Introduction: Physical activity is associated with greater myelin content in older individuals with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a condition marked by demyelination. However, potential mechanisms underlying this relationship remain understudied. Methods: We assessed cross-sectionally wh ...

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Author(s): Langmuir T; Wilson M; McCleary N; Patey AM; Mekki K; Ghazal H; Estey Noad E; Buchan J; Dubey V; Galley J; Gibson E; Fontaine G; Smith M; Alghamyan A; Thompson K; Crawshaw J; Grimshaw JM; Arnason T; Brehaut J; Michie S; Brouwers M; Presse ...

Background: Ensuring widespread COVID-19 vaccine uptake is a public health priority in Canada and globally, particularly within communities that exhibit lower uptake rates and are at a higher risk of infection. Public health units (PHUs) have leveraged many resources to promote the uptake of reco ...

Article GUID: 39891139

Author(s): Ben-Porat T; Lahav Y; Cohen TR; Bacon SL; Buch A; Moizé V; Sherf-Dagan S;

Purpose of review: Protein intake is recognized as a key nutritional factor crucial for optimizing Metabolic Bariatric Surgery (MBS) outcomes by preventing protein malnutrition, preserving fat-free mass, and inducing satiety. This paper discusses the current evidence regarding protein intake and its impact on clinical outcomes following MBS. Recent findi ...

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