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Intracortical administration of pleiotrophin in ischemic stroke: investigating functional outcomes and glial expression
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Ischemic stroke is the leading cause of disability and third leading cause of death in Canada, exerting a serious burden on stroke survivors, their families, and healthcare resources. Characterized by brain damage due to loss of blood flow and oxygen supply, ischemic stroke is characterized by...
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A Pilot Study Examining Feasibility of Perioperative Rehabilitation for Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
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Introduction: Despite the relative simplicity and high frequency of inguinal hernia repair (IHR) surgery, there is little research investigating pre- or post-operative exercise and education in this population. Recommendations regarding perioperative physical activity are inconsistent and largely...
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Influence of an Exercise-Specific Face Mask on Physiological, Respiratory, and Perceptual Responses to Graded Exercise in Aerobically Fit Individuals
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Introduction: Research indicates that there are no health risks associated with face mask use during exercise in healthy individuals. However, the impact of a face mask on physiological, perceptual, and performance responses to exercise of all intensities remains equivocal. Evidence suggests mask...
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The Relationship between the Cognitive and Affective Measures of Physical Literacy and Changes in Physical Activity in a Sample of Children and Adolescents During COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world and has caused profound impact and worldwide concern. Many countries have imposed measures, such as social distancing protocols and regional lockdowns, to prevent the further spread of the disease. However, those restrictions had the potential to...
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THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL DIABETES IN PREGNANCY ON THE DEVELOPING CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM OF THE CHILD
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Introduction There is increasing evidence that fetal exposures influence lifelong cardiovascular (CV) health. While gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one such exposure, whether there are demonstrable changes in CV health in exposed children is unknown. Additionally, rodent models have...
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Spring 2022
Background: Carbon monoxide alters cardiovascular function through its actions as a signaling molecule and by limiting oxygen delivery in the blood, favouring pro-dilatory and anti-constrictor effects within the vasculature. The impacts of mild carbon monoxide exposure on vascular responses to...
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The Influence of Psychological Comorbidity on Return-to-Work Following a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Program
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Background: Posttraumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) encompasses a range of trauma, mood, anxiety, and somatoform disorders. PTSI have been shown to have adverse effects on both physical and psychological health. Workers with PTSI demonstrate decreased work performance, functional capability, and...
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Spring 2021
Background: Prostate cancer treatments often lead to side effects including sexual and urinary dysfunction as well as fatigue and poor quality of life. As a means of avoiding these side effects, active surveillance has been introduced as a strategy to manage men with low- to moderate-grade...
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Spring 2021
Lifestyle modifications that induce energy deficit, such as diet and physical activity are considered the cornerstone of weight management. The overall purpose of this research was to compare the effects of an acute nutritional intervention comprised of a high-protein (HP) diet replacement versus...