A5018528117- Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Frailty in Older Adults
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Nerve injury and regeneration
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Malaria Research and Control
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
Toronto Metropolitan University
2023-2025
University of Glasgow
2015-2021
Healthcare Improvement Scotland
2021
National Health Service Scotland
2021
Delta Air Lines (United States)
2021
Abstract Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM) are more likely to be diagnosed HIV sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared the general population. Although newcomers generally experience a health advantage in Canada non‐immigrants established immigrants (i.e., healthy immigrant effect), they also disparities access healthcare services. These disparities, turn, may lead unique vulnerabilities for sexual of GBM immigrants. We examined access, STI testing, pre‐exposure...
Abstract Background The 2022–2023 global mpox outbreak disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM). We investigated differences in GBM's sexual partner distributions across Canada's 3 largest cities over time, how they shaped transmission. Methods Engage Cohort Study (2017–2023) recruited GBM via respondent-driven sampling Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver (n = 2449). compared reported periods: before COVID-19 (2017–2019), pandemic (2020–2021), after lifting...
This trial aimed to determine the feasibility of recruitment, retention, adherence, and safety a resistance training (RT) intervention skeletal muscle failure in both frail non-frail older adults.An 8-week randomised trial.Older adults, with without frailty, recruited from clinics community.Recruitment was based on number participants enrolled those provided Patient Information Sheet (PIS). Retention who completed trial. Adherence RT sessions attended out 16. Outcomes included frailty (Fried...
BACKGROUND: Smartphone sensors are underutilised in rehabilitation. OBJECTIVE: To validate the step count algorithm used STARFISH smartphone application. METHODS: Twenty-two healthy adults (8 male, 14 female) walked on a treadmill for 5 minutes at 0.44, 0.67, 0.90 and 1.33 m⋅s-1 . Ea ch wore an activPAL TM four Samsung Galaxy S3TM smartphones, with application running, in: 1) belt carrycase, 2) trouser or skirt pocket), 3a) handbag shoulder females 3b) shirt pocket males 4) upper arm strap....
<p><strong>Background: </strong>The 2022–2023 global mpox outbreak disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM). We investigated differences in GBM's sexual partner distributions across Canada's 3 largest cities over time, how they shaped transmission.</p> <p><strong>Methods: Engage Cohort Study (2017–2023) recruited GBM via respondent-driven sampling Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver (n = 2449). compared reported periods:...
<p><strong>Background: </strong>The 2022–2023 global mpox outbreak disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM). We investigated differences in GBM's sexual partner distributions across Canada's 3 largest cities over time, how they shaped transmission.</p> <p><strong>Methods: Engage Cohort Study (2017–2023) recruited GBM via respondent-driven sampling Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver (n = 2449). compared reported periods:...
BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) in stroke survivors is low however the ubiquitous nature of smartphone technology means smartphone-based interventions could be a feasible and cost-effective approach to increase PA. We developed STARFISH, group behavioural change intervention delivered via sm artphone app help OBJECTIVE: Following positive results our pilot study aim this single-blind, Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) examine effect STARFISH intervention, on PA survivors, compared usual...
According to current UK guidelines, everyone with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) should have access an MS specialist, but levels of and use clinical services is unknown. We sought investigate specialists disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) by people in the United Kingdom.A UK-wide online survey was conducted via Register. The inclusion criteria were age 18 years or older, primary secondary MS, a member Participants asked about specialists, recent service use, receipt regular review,...
Abstract As COVID-19 testing is rolled out increasingly widely, the use of a range alternative methods will be beneficial in ensuring systems are resilient and adaptable to different clinical public health scenarios. Here, we compare discuss diagnostic performance molecular assays designed detect presence SARS-CoV-2 infection people with suspected COVID-19. Using findings from systematic review 103 studies, categorised into 12 test classes, covering point-of-care tests, various RT-PCR...
Abstract Background The 2022-2023 global mpox outbreak disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM). In Canada, >70% of cases thus far been among GBM in Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver. We examined how the distributions sexual partners 1) varied by city over time related to COVID-19 pandemic 2) were associated transmission. Methods Engage Cohort Study (2017-2023) recruited via respondent-driven sampling Vancouver (n=2,449). compared numbers past 6 months...
Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBM) are more likely to be diagnosed HIV sexually transmitted infections (STIs) compared the general population. Although newcomers (i.e., those arrived ≤ 5 years prior study participation) generally experience a health advantage non-immigrants established immigrants healthy immigrant effect), they also disparities in access primary healthcare providers, which may lead unique vulnerabilities for sexual of GBM immigrants. We examined access, STI...
Abstract Introduction Resistance training (RT) is the most effective way to increase muscle mass and function in older adults both with/without sarcopenia/frailty. In younger adults, when RT performed failure load lifted does not mediate magnitude of response, but there are no studies adults. We aimed determine feasibility recruitment a intervention working at different loads frail healthy Methods an 8-week randomised trial lower limb volitional muscular failure, high low load. Participants...