A5059443544- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Protein Tyrosine Phosphatases
- T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Physical Activity and Health
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
Alberta Health Services
2016-2025
University of Calgary
2016-2025
Alberta Health
2016-2024
University of Utah
2009-2024
Lake City VA Medical Center
2024
George E. Wahlen Department of VA Medical Center
2020-2024
Public Health Ontario
2017-2023
University of Minnesota
2017-2022
University of Alberta
2016-2021
NIHR Evaluation Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre
2021
The ultraviolet-to-radio continuum spectral energy distributions are presented for all 75 galaxies in the Spitzer Infrared Nearby Galaxies Survey (SINGS). A principal component analysis of sample shows that most sample's variations stem from two underlying components, one representative a galaxy with low infrared-to-ultraviolet ratio and high ratio. influence several parameters on is studied (e.g., optical morphology, disk inclination, far-infrared color, ultraviolet slope, star formation...
Implantable cardiac sensors have shown promise in reducing rehospitalization for heart failure (HF), but the efficacy of noninvasive approaches has not been determined. The objective this study was to determine accuracy remote monitoring predicting HF rehospitalization.The LINK-HF (Multisensor Non-invasive Remote Monitoring Prediction Heart Failure Exacerbation) examined performance a personalized analytical platform using continuous data streams predict after admission. Study subjects were...
The Spitzer Infrared Nearby Galaxies Survey (SINGS) is carrying out a comprehensive multiwavelength survey on sample of 75 nearby galaxies. 1-850 μm spectral energy distributions (SEDs) are presented using broadband imaging data from Spitzer, 2MASS, ISO, IRAS, and SCUBA. infrared colors derived the globally integrated generally consistent with previous generation models that were developed global for normal star-forming galaxies, although significant deviations observed. Spitzer's excellent...
Raw produce is an increasingly recognized vehicle for salmonellosis. We investigated a nationwide outbreak that occurred in the United States 2008.We defined case as diarrhea person with laboratory-confirmed infection strain of Salmonella enterica serotype Saintpaul. Epidemiologic, traceback, and environmental studies were conducted.Among 1500 subjects, 21% hospitalized, 2 died. In three case-control cases not linked to restaurant clusters, illness was significantly associated eating raw...
BACKGROUND. When the 2009 H1N1 influenza A virus emerged in United States, epidemiologic and clinical information about severe fatal cases was limited. We report first 47 of New York City. METHODS. The City Department Health Mental Hygiene conducted enhanced surveillance for hospitalizations deaths associated with virus. collected basic demographic all patients who died compared abstracted data from medical records a sample hospitalized survived. RESULTS. From 24 April through 1 July 2009,...
Stakeholders, as originally defined in theory, are groups or individual who can affect affected by an issue. Stakeholders important source of information health research, providing critical perspectives and new insights on the complex determinants health. The intersection built social environments with older adult mobility is area research that fundamentally interdisciplinary would benefit from a better understanding stakeholder perspectives. Although rich body literature surrounds...
IntroductionTo describe changes in workplace physical activity, and health-, work-related outcomes, workers who transitioned from a conventional to an 'activity-permissive' workplace. MethodsA natural pre-post experiment conducted Vancouver, Canada 2011. A convenience sample of office-based (n=24, 75% women, mean [SD] age = 34.5 [8.1] years) were examined four months following relocation (pre) newly-constructed, purpose-built, movement-oriented environment (post). Workplace activity-...
Disorders of the Ras/mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway have an overlapping skeletal phenotype (e.g. scoliosis, osteopenia). The Ras proteins regulate cell proliferation and differentiation neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) individuals osteoclast hyperactivity increased bone resorption as measured by urine pyridinium crosslinks [pyridinoline (Pyd) deoxypyridinoline (Dpd)]. Pyd Dpd are hydroxylysine-derived collagen found in cartilage excreted urine. is most abundant bone. aim this...
Background:The incidence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) disease is the lowest ever in United States.We describe recent and characteristics cases HAV from 6 US sites conducting surveillance Emerging Infections Program.Methods: Health departments conducted enhanced, population-based for 2005 through 2007.Demographic risk factor data were collected on suspected (persons with a positive IgM anti-HAV result) using standard form.Remnant serum specimens convenience sample tested by polymerase chain...
Although the positive influence of social activity on health is now well-established, a complex relationship exists among participation, personal, and environment. Social participation older adults was examined in rural urban settings to identify features built-environment perception neighborhood specific locale.Using cross-sectional data from Canadian Longitudinal Study Aging (CLSA), we people (65 + yrs) relation built environment sociocultural contexts for areas. A index derived responses...
Abstract Objectives We conducted an implementation planning process during the pilot phase of a pragmatic trial, which tests intervention guided by artificial intelligence (AI) analytics sourced from noninvasive monitoring data in heart failure patients (LINK-HF2). Materials and methods A mixed-method analysis was at 2 sites. Interviews were with 12 27 enrolled 13 participating clinicians. iPARIHS constructs used for interview construction to identify workflow, communication patterns,...
We compared perceptions of enablers, barriers, and motivators to greater physical activity by older adults in two respondent groups: individuals 55+ years age participating a research exercise program professionals who plan deliver programming adults. developed administered questionnaire on potential factors influencing participation among Questionnaire items were transformed into scales analyzed using independent sample Mann–Whitney U tests principal component analyses (PCA). Statistically...
Abstract Introduction : RASopathies are a group of genetic conditions due to alterations the Ras/MAPK pathway. Neurocutaneous findings hallmark features RASopathies, but musculoskeletal abnormalities also frequent. The objective was evaluate handgrip strength in RASopathies. Methods: Individuals with (e.g., Noonan syndrome, Costello cardio‐facio‐cutaneous [CFC] and neurofibromatosis type 1 [NF1]) healthy controls were evaluated. Two methods tested: GRIP‐D Takei Hand Grip Dynamometer Martin...
In an investigation of a listeriosis outbreak in Ontario, Canada, during November 2015-June 2016, pasteurized chocolate milk was identified as the source. Because outbreaks associated with are rare North America, these findings highlight that dairy products can be contaminated after pasteurization.
Shigellosis is the third most common enteric bacterial infection in United States. Although typically self-limiting, empiric treatment often prescribed. Because of increasing antimicrobial resistance to Shigella, options are decreasing. Identifying patterns can inform recommendations. The goals our study were examine risk factors associated with Shigella and issues related Shigella. During June 2006-February 2009, we attempted interview all New York City patients reported have shigellosis....
Skeletal abnormalities including scoliosis, tibial dysplasia, sphenoid wing and decreased bone mineral density (BMD) are associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). We report the cellular phenotype of NF1 human-derived osteoclasts compare in vitro findings clinical phenotype. Functional characteristics (e.g., osteoclast formation, migration, adhesion, resorptive capacity) mechanistic alterations F-actin polymerization, MAPK phosphorylation, RhoGTPase activity) from cultured peripheral...
For older adults, the ability to navigate walking routes in outdoor environment allows them remain active and socially engaged, facilitating community participation independence. In order enhance walking, it is important understand interaction of adults within their local environments influence broader stakeholder priorities that impact these environments. Thus, we aimed synthesize perspectives from stakeholders identify elements built social adults' walk outdoors. We applied a concept...
To identify exercise patterns and perceived barriers, enablers, motivators to engaging in for older adults following hip fracture.Telephone interviews were conducted with (aged 62-97 y) within 1 year after fracture. Participants asked about basic demographic information; level of mobility before fracture; current mobility; participating exercise.A total 32 successfully recovering fracture completed the telephone interviews. reported few problems their mobility, all exercise. There barriers...