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Acceptability of a remotely delivered sedentary behaviour intervention to improve sarcopenia and maintain independent living in older adults with frailty: a mixed-methods study

BMC Geriatrics
Background Sarcopenia is a leading cause of functional decline, loss of independence, premature mortality, and frailty in older adults. Reducing and breaking up sedentary behaviour is associated with positive sarcopenia and frailty outcomes.
Laura J. McGowan, Angel M. Chater, Jamie H. Harper, Cherry Kilbride, Christina Victor, Marsha L. Brierley, Daniel P. Bailey   +6 more
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Cardiovascular dynamics of Canadian Indigenous peoples

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2018
Limited understanding of Indigenous adults’ cardiovascular structure and function exists despite high rates of cardiovascular disease. This investigation characterised cardiovascular structure and function among young Indigenous adults and compared to ...
Heather J. A. Foulds, Shannon S. D. Bredin, Darren E. R. Warburton   +2 more
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Neurocognitive, School‐Based, and Quality of Life Outcomes for Youth With Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia: A Scoping Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The medical burdens of sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion‐dependent β‐thalassemia (TDT) are chronic and cumulative, even in children. Yet the effects expand beyond medications and healthcare visits due to their impacts on school attendance, academic performance, and peer engagement.
Mary Ann Etling, Hakim Tokhi, Alexander A. Boucher   +2 more
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State indicator report on physical activity, 2010 [PDF]

"The State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2010, provides information on physical activity behavior and policy and environmental supports within each state.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity.
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Improving the food environment in Colorado hospitals: a case study

Frontiers in Public Health
Implementation of Food Service Guidelines (FSG) can improve nutritious offerings and individual health behaviors. This case study demonstrates how a state health department supported hospitals to improve their nutrition environments. The Colorado Healthy
Reena Oza-Frank, Ynke de Koe, Amy Meyering, Shannon Lawrence, Sharrice White-Cooper, Sahra Kahin   +5 more
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Representation of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Pediatric and Adult Care: What We Discovered Using Informatics for Integrating Biology and the Bedside (i2b2) Data

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a high‐risk period for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). An initial observation at one academic medical center suggested a sex‐based disparity in clinic populations, prompting a national investigation.
Laurie J. Duckworth, Kholod Alhassan, Ada De La Osa, John Stephen, Yue Yao, Diana J. Wilkie   +5 more
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Lorlatinib‐Containing Therapy for MYCN‐Amplified, ALK‐Mutated Neuroblastoma With Bulky Leptomeningeal Relapse: A Case Report

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Central nervous system (CNS) relapse of neuroblastoma carries a poor prognosis, and craniospinal irradiation (CSI) poses substantial long‐term toxicity in young children. We report a toddler with MYCN‐amplified neuroblastoma harboring somatic ALK R1275Q who developed extensive leptomeningeal relapse with paraplegia.
Jinwoo Kim, Minji Kim, Nani Jung, Sung Eun Kim, Ji Yoon Kim, Mi Ae Chu, Jung Eun Kwon, Yeo Hyang Kim, So Mi Lee, Ki‐Su Park, Jeong Eun Lee, Ye Jee Shim   +11 more
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Physical activity evaluation handbook [PDF]

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity.Spiral-bound.Also available ...
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.)
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Uncovering Inequities: The Role of Social Determinants of Health in Hospitalized Adolescents and Young Adults With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is a common condition among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in this population. Growing evidence suggests that social determinants of health (SDOH) influence menstrual bleeding patterns, access to care, and treatment. However, no studies have
Maria Carter‐Febres, Cristina Tarango, Ashley Childress, Chunyan Liu, Evan Thomas, Jennifer Pomales, Eric S. Mullins   +6 more
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Effectiveness of a tailored forest package of interventions, including topical repellents, in reducing malaria incidence in Myanmar

Malaria Journal
Background In Myanmar, progress towards malaria elimination has stagnated in some areas requiring deployment of new tools and approaches to accelerate malaria elimination.
Kyawt Mon Win, John E. Gimnig, Nay Yi Yi Linn, Feliciano Monti, Nu Nu Khin, William A. Hawley, Jimee Hwang, Ryan E. Wiegand, Ersin Topcuoglu, Alexander Moran, Khin Lin, Hsu Thadar, Aye Aye Myint, Kyaw Myint Tun   +13 more
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