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Endoscopic Revision (StomaphyX) versus Formal Surgical Revision (Gastric Bypass) for Failed Vertical Band Gastroplasty
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Birch, Daniel W., Karmali, Shahzeer, Bolton, Johan, Gill, Richdeep S., Al-Jahdali, Akram, Byrns, Simon, Shi, Xinzhe
Background: Weight regain secondary to VBG pouch dilation is a typical referral for Bariatric surgeons. In this study we compare an endoluminal pouch reduction (Stomaphyx) to RYGB for revision. Methods: A retrospective review was completed for patients with a previous VBG presenting with weight...
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2024-05-01
This evidence brief summarizes the findings from a scoping review of both unpublished and published studies examining impact of the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit (CFTC). The review posed two research questions seeking evidence for: (1) equitable take-up (e.g., claiming, use) of the CFTC by...
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2010-01-01
McNeely, Margaret L., Campbell, Kristin, Ospina, Maria, Rowe, Brian H., Dabbs, Kelly, Klassen, Terry P., Mackey, John, Courneya, Kerry S.
Background Upper-limb dysfunction is a commonly reported side effect of treatment for breast cancer and may include decreased shoulder range of motion (the range through which a joint can be moved) (ROM) and strength, pain and lymphedema. Objectives To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...
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Exploring Surgeons' Perceptions of the Role of Simulation in Surgical Education: A Needs Assessment
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King, S., Clark, M., Carbonaro, M., White, J.
Background: The last two decades have seen the adoption of simulation-based surgical education in various disciplines. The current study’s goal was to perform a needs assessment using the results to inform future curricular planning and needs of surgeons and learners. Methods: A survey was...
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Improving children’s nutrition environments: A survey of adoption and implementation of nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities
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Raine, K. D., McCargar, L. J., Berry, T. R., Downs, S. M., Olstad, D. L.
Background: Although the mandate of recreational facilities is to enhance well-being, many offer foods inconsistent with recommendations for healthy eating. Little is known regarding recreational facility food environments and how they might be improved, as few studies exist. The Alberta...
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2015-09-04
• Proprioceptive guidance assists a human operator to perform goal-directed movement by giving kinesthetic feedback. • Proprioceptive guidance enhances motor learning when visual feedback is unreliable, the task has complex kinematics, or is difficult to describe. • These characteristics are...
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Physical Activity Information Seeking and Advertising Recall
2011
Plotnikoff, R., Bauman, A., Berry, T. R., Spence, J. C.
Abstract: The purposes of this research were to examine the characteristics of those who look for physical activity-related information, where they find it, and to examine what types of physical activity-related advertisements are recalled (i.e., publicly funded or commercial). These purposes...
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2012
Farhadifar, F., Taymoori, P., Berry, T.
Objective: Despite evidence that screening for breast cancer is effective, adherence with screening recommendations in Iranian women is low. The purposes of this study were to (1) identify the associations between individual characteristics, related health beliefs, and stages of mammography...
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Providone-Iodine Irrigation of Subcutaneous Tissues May Decrease Surgical Site Infections in Elective Colorectal Operations: A Systematic Review
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Gill, Richdeep S., Olson, David W., Rowe, Brian H., Campbell, Sandy, Al-Adra, David P.
Background: Postoperative wound infection is the most common complication following abdominal surgery and leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS), and causes morbidity. Povidone-Iodine (PVI) is a broad-spectrum anti-septic and disinfectant solution, and can be used...