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Reporting unit context data to stakeholders in long-term care: a practical approach
(2022-11-21)Abstract Background The importance of reporting research evidence to stakeholders in ways that balance complexity and usability is well-documented. However, guidance for how ... -
Asthma Exacerbations and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: a Review of the Current Evidence
(2022-11-22)Abstract Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease involving multiple mediators and cytokines. While our current treatments have shown significant therapeutic benefits, there still appear to be some patients ... -
Psychological interventions for post-traumatic stress injuries among public safety personnel: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2022-11-25)Abstract Background Public safety personnel (PSP) are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTE) far more often than the general public, which increases ... -
Regulation of N-type calcium channels by nociceptin receptors and its possible role in neurological disorders
(2022-11-24)Abstract Activation of nociceptin opioid peptide receptors (NOP, a.k.a. opioid-like receptor-1, ORL-1) by the ligand nociceptin/orphanin FQ, leads to G protein-dependent regulation of Cav2.2 (N-type) voltage-gated ... -
Associations of the COVID-19 pandemic with the reported incidence of important endemic infectious disease agents and syndromes in Pakistan
(2022-11-26)Abstract Background Persons in Pakistan have suffered from various infectious diseases over the years, each impacted by various factors including climate change, seasonality, ... -
Transitions from pediatric to adult rheumatology care for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a patient led qualitative study
(2022-11-14)Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a childhood autoimmune disease that causes swelling and pain in at least one joint. Young people with JIA experience ... -
Exploring the “how” in research partnerships with young partners by experience: lessons learned in six projects from Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom
(2022-11-17)Abstract Background Involvement of young partners by experience in research is on the rise and becoming expected practice. However, literature on how to promote equitable and ... -
Protocol for the development of an international Core Outcome Set for treatment trials in adults with epilepsy: the EPilepsy outcome Set for Effectiveness Trials Project (EPSET)
(2022-11-17)Abstract Background A Core Outcome Set (COS) is a standardised list of outcomes that should be reported as a minimum in all clinical trials. In epilepsy, the choice of outcomes ... -
Electrophysiological and computational analysis of Cav3.2 channel variants associated with familial trigeminal neuralgia
(2022-11-17)Abstract Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare form of chronic neuropathic pain characterized by spontaneous or elicited paroxysms of electric shock-like or stabbing pain in a region of the face. While most ... -
Mâmawihitowin (bringing the camps together): Perinatal healthcare provider and staff participation in an Indigenous-led experiential intervention for enhancing culturally informed care—a mixed methods study
(2022-11-16)Abstract Background In partnership with a Nehiyawak (Plains Cree) community of Maskwacîs,central Alberta (Canada), we implemented an Indigenous-led intervention to provide ...