People with diabetes may be at higher risk for acquiring infections through both glucose-dependent and biologic pathways independent of glycemic control. Our aim was to estimate the association between occurring in primary care.Using Newfoundland Labrador Sentinel Canadian Primary Care Surveillance Network, patients ≥18 years 1 January 2008 31 March 2013 were included least 1-year follow-up. We randomly matched each patient on date study entry up 8 controls without diabetes. outcome...

Abstract Objective : To describe the cross‐sectional relationship between an objective measure of walking (pedometer‐determined steps/day) and general indicators health, a prior diagnosis one or more components metabolic syndrome, self‐reported occupational activity in generally sedentary working population. Research Methods Procedures Steps/day were compared with previous syndrome (by self‐administered questionnaire) health including BMI, waist circumference, resting heart rate, blood...

The impact of livestock farming on the incidence human Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection was assessed by using several density indicators (LDI) that were generated in a systematic approach. A total 80 LDI considered suitable proxy measures for density. Multivariate Poisson regression identified as having significant spatial association with STEC infection. strongest associations ratio beef cattle number to population and application manure surface agricultural land...

To address concerns about the quality of reporting randomized controlled trials, and potential for biased treatment effects in poorly reported medical journals have adopted a common set guidelines, Consolidated Standards Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement, to improve trials.The clinical trials involving dogs cats might not be ideal, this associated with effects.Dogs used 100 randomly selected reports trials.Data related methodological completeness were extracted from each trial....

To compare suicide rates in Aboriginal communities Labrador, including Innu, Inuit, and Southern with the general population of Newfoundland, Canada.In partnership governments, we conducted a population-based study to understand patterns mortality Labrador. We analyzed data from 1993 2009 Vital Statistics Death Database. combined this community-based methods, consultations Elders, youths, mental health community workers, primary care clinicians, government decision-makers.The rate was higher...

Indigenous peoples in Canada experience disproportionate rates of suicide compared to non-Indigenous populations. communities and organizations have designed local regional approaches prevention, the federal government has developed a national prevention framework. However, public health systems continue face challenges monitoring population burden suicidal behaviour. National data lack identifiers, do not capture from some regions, routinely engage governance. These hamper efforts detect...

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy. Therefore, it is important that RCTs conducted with methodological rigor to prevent biased results and report in a manner allows reader evaluate internal external validity. Most human health journals now require manuscripts meet Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria reporting RCTs. Our objective was preharvest food safety using modification CONSORT assess quality completeness...

Enteric diseases affect thousands of Canadians annually and several large outbreaks have occurred due to infection with enteric pathogens. The objectives this study were describe the spatial temporal distributions reportable Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Giardia, Salmonella Shigella from 1994 2002 in New Brunswick, Canada. By examining disease incidence, hypotheses as potential risk factors formulated.Time series plots monthly incidence examined for seasonal secular trends. Seasonality...

Short-term treatments with protease-activated receptor 2-activating peptides (PAR2-AP) induce endothelium-dependent vasodilation and decrease blood pressure. In this study, we tested the effect of chronic in-vivo treatment PAR2-AP on pressure endothelium function mice. Male PAR2 wild-type (WT) par2-deficient (KO) mice received subcutaneous infusions either saline, low (PAR2-LD), or high (PAR2-HD) doses 2-furoyl-LIGRLO-amide for 1 2 weeks. each group, was assessed in isolated arteries. Blood...

A single-entry model in healthcare consolidates waiting lists through a central intake and allows patients to see the next available health care provider based on prioritization. This study aimed examine whether what extent prioritization reduced wait times for hip knee replacement surgeries.The survival regression method was used estimate effects of priority levels consultation surgery replacements. The sample data included who were referred Orthopedic Central Intake clinic at Eastern...

Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues ISSN 2052-1219 (online)

Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues ISSN 2052-1219 (online)

Abstract Background Single‐entry models (SEM) improve wait times for hip and knee replacement, but little is known whether prioritization implemented in SEM can help meet the benchmarks consolation/surgery. This study aimed to determine impact of on receiving consultation surgery within benchmarks. Methods a retrospective cohort which two administration databases were linked. Logistic regression was used investigate consultations 90 182 days, respectively, adjusting patients’ characteristics...

ISEE-0289 Background and Objectives: Annually, thousands of Canadians become ill due to infection with enteric pathogens. Among other causes, disease incidence has been linked increased ambient temperature extreme weather events, conditions which are projected worsen across Canada under global climate change. The objective this study was estimate the potential impacts changes in precipitation consistent change projections on reportable illness New Brunswick, Canada. Methods: Predictive...