A5089833180- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
McGill University Health Centre
2022-2024
Montreal General Hospital
2022-2024
University of Colorado Denver
2023-2024
Royal North Shore Hospital
2015-2024
University of California, Berkeley
2021
Innovative Genomics Institute
2021
Michigan State University
2021
Medical University of South Carolina
2011-2018
Devon County Council
2017
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
2017
BackgroundIntensive antiplatelet therapy with three agents might be more effective than guideline treatment for preventing recurrent events in patients acute cerebral ischaemia. We aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of intensive (combined aspirin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole) that guideline-based therapy.MethodsWe did an international, prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint trial adult participants ischaemic stroke or transient attack (TIA) within 48 h onset. Participants...
Aims This study investigates enteric viruses in wastewater during an outbreak of acute hepatitis caused by A virus (HAV) a large metropolitan area. Emphasis is given to caliciviruses and HAV. Methods Results Metagenomic analysis was performed characterize excreted the population Detroit MI, that occurred 2017 2018. Additionally, HAV, norovirus GII, sapovirus were quantified, using qPCR, 54 untreated samples collected over course 4 months. Correlation identify associations between number...
A coordinated system of care for stroke patients is established in the community Fall River, Massachusetts, involving Stroke Unit Union Hospital, Rehabilitation Earle E. Hussey and River District Nurse Association. Long-Range Evaluation Summary (LRES) data collection forms developed at Tufts University Medical Research Training Center (RT-7) are being used to reflect functional status patient any given point time. Of 164 returned 49% home another 9% home. This systematic approach assessment...
Background. Peripheral intravenous (PIV) line placement is a time-consuming procedure performed on the majority of general pediatric inpatients, with significant discomfort to patients. Objective. To determine parameters PIV placement, including success rates, time success, and factors associated success. Design. Prospective study involving direct observation by trained research staff. Setting. General inpatient wards at 2 medium-sized hospitals. Patients. Hospitalized children younger than...
Background. Current data are limited on compliance with guidelines for the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods. A survey assessing ADHD diagnosis and management was distributed to pediatricians in a practice research network. Comparisons were made by practitioner characteristics. Results. In all, 42/76 surveys returned (55%). Respondents largely adhered American Academy Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines. lower percentage reported rescreening standardized tool...
Regular surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals for SARS-CoV-2 has been center to outbreak prevention on college and university campuses. Here we describe the voluntary saliva program instituted at University California, Berkeley during an early period pandemic in 2020. The was administered as a research study ahead clinical implementation, enabling us launch while continuing optimize assay. Results both protocol itself participants’ experience show how succeeded providing routine,...
Juice is a common component of child's diet. Excessive juice consumption may lead to adverse nutritional and dental outcomes. The objective the study was evaluate patterns parental perception regarding in sample children from families participating or not Women, Infants, Children (WIC) services.Parents aged 12 months 5 years completed survey consisting questions about beverage intake related opinions. Practices were selected provide mix who do use WIC services. Comparisons made by quantity...
Importance Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is associated with morbidity in persons of reproductive age, but the effect on maternal and offspring outcomes understudied. Objective To determine association HS pregnancy child long term. Design, Setting, Participants This population-based longitudinal cohort study up to 16 years follow-up took place between 2006 2022 Quebec, Canada. . Exposure Maternal HS. Main Outcomes Measures included hypertensive disorders pregnancy, gestational diabetes, other...
Objective: Health professionals should be aware of, and implement, best practice clinical guidelines for stroke care. Using the latest National Stroke Foundation Clinical Guidelines Acute Management this study aimed to determine which member of themultidisciplinary team would most likely responsible taking lead role implementing each recommendation. Methods: Three nurses one allied health professional independently classified 148 recommendations according whom they thought take in A...
Objective. We sought to model the effect that a targeted immunization visit at 18 months of age could have on rates preschool-aged children in sample pediatric practices. Methods. conducted retrospective chart reviews six practices all active patients aged 18–30 months. Up-to-date (UTD) status was defined as receipt four diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis, three polio, one measles-mumps-rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella vaccines. Haemophilus influenza tybe b vaccine not included due...
Summary Regular surveillance testing of asymptomatic individuals for SARS-CoV-2 has played a vital role in outbreak prevention on college and university campuses. Here we describe the voluntary saliva program instituted at University California, Berkeley during an early period pandemic 2020. The was administered as research study ahead clinical implementation, enabling us to launch while continuing optimize assay. Results both protocol itself participants’ experience show how succeeded...
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Abstract Introduction Changes in intravenous thrombolysis treatment rates for acute ischaemic stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic have been reported. We examined differences provision of patients with stroke, two years prior to and into pandemic. Methods Data were compared between March 1, 2018 February 28, 2020 (Pre-COVID-19) 2022 (COVID-19). collected included patients’ demographics, rates, patient outcomes. Results There was an increase admissions period (Pre-COVID-19 n=1041, vs n=1087)....
Background. Secondhand smoke exposure harms children. The objectives of the study were to determine prevalence secondhand in children ≤2 years and predictors smoking cessation parents. Methods. We surveyed parents age, asking about parental patterns, interest quitting children’s respiratory symptoms. Data analyzed with chi-square multiple logistic regression. Results. Thirteen percent current smokers 18% had quit. most common reason for was being pregnant (42%). Children’s symptoms did not...