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Using Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Identifying Care Goals and Referral Services in a Frailty Intervention Clinic

Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 2023
The proportion of older adults and frail adults in Canada is expected to rise significantly in upcoming years. Currently, a considerable number of older adults do not actively participate in developing their own care plans; prior research has indicated ...
Reenika Aggarwal, Suraj Brar, Michael Goodstadt, Rachel Devitt, Sara Penny, Meena Ramachandran, Danielle Underwood, Chloe Farand Taylor   +7 more
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Youth’s participation in agriculture: A fallacy or achievable possibility? Evidence from rural South Africa

South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, 2021
Background: The realisation of more youth involvement in the agricultural sector has proved to be elusive, so the question of the possibility of a youth-led agriculture needs further investigation.
Unity Chipfupa, Aluwani Tagwi
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Lessons learned in preparing for and responding to the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: one simulation’s program experience adapting to the new normal

Advances in Simulation, 2020
Use of simulation to ensure an organization is ready for significant events, like COVID-19 pandemic, has shifted from a “backburner” training tool to a “first choice” strategy for ensuring individual, team, and system readiness.
Ryan Brydges, Douglas M. Campbell, Lindsay Beavers, Nazanin Khodadoust, Paula Iantomasi, Kristen Sampson, Alberto Goffi, Filipe N. Caparica Santos, Andrew Petrosoniak   +8 more
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Phenobarbital for the management of severe acute alcohol withdrawal (the PHENOMANAL trial): a pilot randomized controlled trial

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2022
Background Benzodiazepines are considered first-line treatment for patients experiencing severe acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome (sAAWS). Although several medications have been evaluated as potential adjuvant treatments for sAAWS, barbiturates show ...
Niall Filewod, Stephen Hwang, Christian J. Turner, Leena Rizvi, Sara Gray, Michelle Klaiman, Danielle Buell, Johnathan Ailon, Alexander Caudarella, Galo F. Ginocchio, Marlene Santos, Gyan Sandhu, Norman Dewhurst, Kelly Sequeira, Karen E. A. Burns   +14 more
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Type IVA choledochal cyst: a rare cause of cirrhosis in adults

The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2022
Background Choledochal cysts (CDCs) are characterized by congenital cystic dilations of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts or both. CDCs are very rarely reported in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Andry Lalaina Rinà Rakotozafindrabe, Sakaiza Malala Randrianambininjanahary, Nitah Harivony Randriamifidy, Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina, Sonny Maherison, Lova Hasina Ny Ony Narindra Rajaonarison, Tovo Harimanana Rabenjanahary, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa, Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy   +9 more
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Swish and gargle saliva sampling is a patient-friendly and comparable alternative to nasopharyngeal swabs to detect SARS-CoV-2 in outpatient settings for adults and children

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) are considered the standard specimen for SARS-CoV-2 detection by PCR. We aimed to compare detection performance and patient experience of NPS with swish and gargle saliva (SGS) to determine its potential as an accurate, easy-to-
Sandra Isabel, Justine Cohen-Silver, Hyejung Jung, Bridget Tam, Maya Lota, Marcia Sivilotti, Nancy Agbaje, Kevin L. Schwartz, Anne E. Wormsbecker, Larissa M. Matukas, Yan Chen   +10 more
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Canadian public perceptions and experiences with information during the COVID-19 pandemic: strategies to optimize future risk communications

BMC Public Health, 2023
Background The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the spread of misinformation worldwide. The purpose of this study was to explore perceptions of misinformation and preferred sources of obtaining COVID-19 information from those living in Canada. In particular,
Suvabna Theivendrampillai, Jeanette Cooper, Taehoon Lee, Michelle Wai Ki Lau, Christine Marquez, Sharon E. Straus, Christine Fahim   +6 more
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“The Unity of Nature” [PDF]

Nature, 1880
IT was, I think, in the course of last year, or of the year preceding, that I ventured to remonstrate against the use sometimes made of your columns by Mr. G. J. Romanes for the purpose of inculcating his personal beliefs, and disbeliefs, on subjects which lie outside the boundaries of physical science.
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Unity

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine, 2022
Description Community health is vital to increase the lifespan and quality of life of the people on our planet. We must unite to fight disease through education and implementing quality healthcare. This piece was created prior to the pandemic, but its message is so incredibly pertinent in these troubling times.
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Low-phospholipid associated cholelithiasis (LPAC) syndrome: an unusual form in an elderly and overweight woman

Egyptian Liver Journal, 2023
Background Low-phospholipid associated cholelithiasis (LPAC) remains an under-diagnosed condition. It can be revealed by complications such as acute cholecystitis, acute angiocholitis and acute pancreatitis.
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto, Behoavy Mahafaly Ralaizanaka, Jolivet Auguste Rakotomalala, Christiane Stern, Soloniaina Hélio Razafimahefa, Rado Manitrala Ramanampamonjy, Pascal Lebray   +6 more
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