A5022826145- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Disability Education and Employment
- Aquatic and Environmental Studies
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Mathematics Education and Programs
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Environmental and Sediment Control
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- 3D Modeling in Geospatial Applications
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Fecal contamination and water quality
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Toronto Western Hospital
2020-2025
University Health Network
2020-2024
Toronto General Hospital
2024
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
2024
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
2024
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2022-2023
Freeman Hospital
2022-2023
Newcastle University
2022-2023
York University
2010-2017
Maternité Port Royal
2013
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, depression, and hypocortisolism. To date, published studies have not investigated the effects of yoga on cortisol in FM. This pilot study used time series design to evaluate psychological variables, mindfulness, women with FM before after intervention. Participants (n = 22) were recruited from community participate 75 minute class twice weekly for 8 weeks. Questionnaires concerning pain...
Objectives. Yoga is used for a variety of immunological, neuromuscular, psychological, and pain conditions. Recent studies indicate that it may be effective in improving pregnancy, labour, birth outcomes. The purpose this paper to evaluate the existing literature on yoga pregnancy. Methods. Six databases were searched using terms "yoga AND pregnancy" [post-natal OR post-partum]". Trials considered if they controlled evaluated intervention. All methodological quality according Jadad scale...
The goal of this study was to follow a cohort patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty over time to: (1) identify and describe the various pain trajectories beginning preoperatively for up 12 months after surgery, (2) baseline predictors trajectory group membership, (3) groups associated with poor psychosocial outcomes surgery. One hundred seventy-three participants (female = 85 [49%]; mean age [years] 62.9, SD 6.8) completed psychological questionnaires functional performance tests 4...
Clinical hypnosis is an effective strategy for managing acute pain in the surgical setting. However, opioid sparing effects of clinical are not as well understood. This pre-registered (NCT03730350) randomized, controlled trial (RCT) examined impact hypnosis, pre- and post-surgery, on consumption during hospitalization measures intensity, interference, depressed mood, anxiety, sleep, catastrophizing. Participants (M = 57.6 years; SD 10.9) awaiting oncologic surgery were randomized to...
Introduction This article presents a study of the higher education experiences students with visual impairments in Canada. Methods Students and staff members disability programs were surveyed interviewed regarding students’ entering completing their requirements. Results Although reported graduation rates high, took more than four years to complete studies. They thought that heavy reading requirements, work groups, an inability participate some activities barriers full participation...
Objectives: The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects a specialized yoga program for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) on pain, psychological, and mindfulness variables. Materials methods: Participants SCI (n=23) were outpatients or community members affiliated rehabilitation hospital. an Iyengar (IY; n=11) group 6-week wait-list control (WLC; n=12) group. IY participated in twice-weekly seated program; WLC same program, after group's had ended....
The objective of the study presented here was to understand experiences teachers in assisting students with visual impairments making transition higher education. reported barriers high school that affect students’ access and success Furthermore, institutions education provided little information support preparing their students.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stipulations remained unmet at a southern California beach despite suite of management actions carried out since 2001, prompting exploration Natural Sources Exclusion (NSE) provision within the TMDL. Quantitative Microbial Source Tracking (MST) was employed from 2012 to 2015 inventory sources natural and anthropogenic fecal indicator bacteria (FIB). Data suggested FIB exceedances could be traced gulls based on gull marker prevalence correlations with...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the feasibility and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Design A cohort study a delayed treatment arm used as comparator. Setting Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital, Ontario, Canada. Subjects Eighteen diagnosed FM according to American College Rheumatology score ≥60 on Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. Methods Participants were randomized receive immediate HBOT intervention (n = 9) or after...
Introduction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a specialized yoga intervention for inpatients in rehabilitation and complex continuing care hospital. Design. Single-cohort repeated measures design. Methods. Participants (N = 10) admitted hospital were recruited participate 50-60 min Hatha Yoga class (modified wheelchair users/seated position) once week eight weeks, with assigned homework practice. Questionnaires on pain (pain, interference, catastrophizing), psychological variables...
Background Dual infection with HIV-1 and HIV-2, which is not uncommon in West Africa, has important implications for transmission, progression, antiretroviral therapy. Few studies have examined HIV viral dynamics this setting. Methods We compared HIV-2 loads from 65 dually infected, therapy-naïve Senegalese subjects. Participants provided demographic information blood, oral fluid, cervicovaginal lavage (CVL) or semen samples virologic immunologic testing. Associations between levels plasma,...
The Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) operates the Port of (Port) located in San Pedro Bay, California. LAHD is developing a multi-habitat umbrella mitigation banking agreement (UMBA) to facilitate compliance with current regulations. UMBA will address variety potential opportunities under one bank framework, recognition dynamic nature Port's needs across varying habitats, including harbor habitat, eelgrass, and wetlands. Bank Enabling Instruments (BEIs) be developed pursuant...
Moderate präoperative Schmerzstärke und eine Zunahme der Schmerzen in den ersten 6 postoperativen Wochen ist ein Prädiktor für chronische nach Operationen. Dies zeigte anästhesiologische Forschergruppe Universität Toronto, Kanada.
Total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) are established to attain and maintain applicable Water Quality Standards (WQS) for impaired water bodies. Numeric polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) criterion in a TMDL an body due fish tissue advisories may be sediment, column, or tissue-based target. TMDLs should provide documentation of the approach used establish linkage between numeric PCB targets sources (USEPA 2011a). The Final Dominguez Channel Greater Los Angeles Long Beach Harbor Waters Toxic...