Alexander E. Webber
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Retinal and Optic Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023-2024
University of Colorado System
2024
University of Colorado Boulder
2024
Barnet Hospital
2021
Accurate forecasts can enable more effective public health responses during seasonal influenza epidemics. For the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, 26 forecasting teams provided national jurisdiction-specific probabilistic predictions of weekly confirmed hospital admissions for one-to-four weeks ahead. Forecast skill is evaluated using Weighted Interval Score (WIS), relative WIS, coverage. Six out 23 models outperform baseline model across forecast locations in 12 18 2022-23. Averaging all...
Accurate forecasts can enable more effective public health responses during seasonal influenza epidemics. Forecasting teams were asked to provide national and jurisdiction-specific probabilistic predictions of weekly confirmed hospital admissions for one through four weeks ahead the 2021-22 2022-23 seasons. Across both seasons, 26 submitted forecasts, with submitting varying between Forecast skill was evaluated using Weighted Interval Score (WIS), relative WIS, coverage. Six out 23 models...
Abstract Purpose Although there are certain injury risks associated with sports participation (e.g., concussion), also neuropsychological benefits relating to physical activity. Evidence suggests that trait mindfulness (TM) may contribute the of activity and exercise, including those pertaining executive functioning (EF) mood. The present study aimed investigate degree which changes in TM accounted for following a remote exercise training program older adults. It was hypothesized increases...
Abstract During the initial phase of response to COVID-19, concern was raised regarding a potential link with increased risk stroke. We aimed explore incidence stroke and thrombotic events within our local population COVID-19 infection who required admission Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods Retrospective analysis 57 consecutive patients diagnosis admitted Barnet General Hospital ICU between 6th March 26th April 2020. Cases were reviewed establish whether there had been imaging (CT or MRI)...
Abstract Objective Physical exercise shows benefits to executive functioning (EF), a cognitive process that is relevant goal-directed planning, application of complex rules, and dynamic control action. However, many older adults have not engaged in due social distancing measures implemented combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The present study aims administer remote physical training program Canada examine its effects on EF mood, beginning with collection following baseline data. Methods So far,...