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Obesity is associated with higher absolute tibiofemoral contact and muscle forces during gait with and without knee osteoarthritis
(Elsevier, 2016-01)Background Obesity is an important risk factor for knee osteoarthritis initiation and progression. However, it is unclear how obesity may directly affect the mechanical loading environment of the knee joint, initiating ... -
Obesity is associated with prolonged activity of the quadriceps and gastrocnemii during gait
(Elsevier, 2015-12)Purpose: To examine the effect of obesity and its potential interaction with knee OA presence on the electromyography patterns of the major knee joint periarticular muscles during walking. Scope: One hundred and eighteen ... -
Older Refugee Youth with Interrupted Schooling in Smaller Communities in Manitoba
(University of Winnipeg, 2023-09)This study explored interrupted schooling among youth with refugee experience in smaller Manitoba communities. Using a community-engaged participatory research methodology, this study gathered data from four cohorts that ... -
On Jordan Peterson's political correctness and the 'radical left'
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On whiteness, Rachel Dolezal and identity politics
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Optimizing the Nursing Role in Abortion Care: Considerations for Health Equity
(Longwoods, 2022-03)Registered nurses (RNs) provide abortion care in hospitals and clinics and support abortion care through sexual health education and family planning care in sexual health clinics, schools and family practice. Nurse ... -
Orientation to Compassion: Exploring How Space Constructs Meanings of Compassion for 2SLGBTQ Individuals
(Common Ground, 2022)Cis-heteronormative discourses within society create experiences of homophobia, transphobia, violence, and harm for many Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and other sexual and gender diverse (2SLGBTQ+) people. ... -
Parents of Children Living with a Neurological Condition
(2013-04-29)We spoke to parents of 74 children living with a neurological condition. Many of the families share similar experiences, concerns and challenges. This Fact Sheet details their experiences. -
Parents’ Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators to Their Children’s Multilingual Language Development Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Canadian Ethnic Studies Association, 2022)Multilingual students, according to the deficit framework of “English language learners,” are at a disadvantage compared to their monolingual peers. This framework fails to recognize the assets that accompany home language ... -
Participating in Everyday Life with a Neurological Condition
(2013-04-29)Working, going to school, spending time with friends and family, pursuing hobbies and interests, and being part of a community are all ways that we participate in our lives. We talked to over 700 people who were ... -
Pediatric ambulatory care service delivery models: A scoping review protocol
(2020-05)Objective: The objective of this review is to identify and characterize models of ambulatory care for pediatric patients. Introduction: Ambulatory care services have seen significant growth over the years and an increase ... -
A pilot study to explore the effects of substances on cognition, mood, performance, and experience of daily activities
(2018-03)Methods: A mixed methods design was implemented, involving ecological momentary assessment (EMA)and interviews. The analysis presents interpretations about the perceived impact of substance use on the performance and ... -
Playing (with) identity in Canadian classrooms
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'Poetry from the Future' won't solve Europe's crises
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Policy and Legal Protection for Breastfeeding and Incarcerated Women in Canada
(SAGE, 2018-03-27)Most incarcerated women in Canada are mothers. Because women are the fastest growing population in carceral facilities, protecting the rights of incarcerated women to breastfeed their children is increasingly important. ... -
Policy without Practice: Barriers to Enrollment for Non-Status Immigrant Students in Toronto’s Catholic Schools
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Population prevalence of high dose paracetamol in dispensed paracetamol/opioid prescription combinations: an observational study
(2012-06)BACKGROUND: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered a safe medication, but is associated with hepatotoxicity at doses above doses of 4.0 g/day, and even below this daily dose in certain populations. METHODS: ... -
Population prevalence of high dose paracetamol in dispensed paracetamol/opioid prescription combinations: an observational study
(BioMedCentral - Clin Pharm, 2012-06-18)Background: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally considered a safe medication, but is associated with hepatotoxicity at doses above doses of 4.0 g/day, and even below this daily dose in certain populations. Methods: ... -
A Post-Master’s Advanced Diploma and a MSW Specialization in Social Service Administration: Design, Delivery, and Assessment of Outcomes
(2017)Many social workers with primarily direct practice experience have been increasingly moving into upper-level administrative roles within their organizations. Unfortunately, many of these new leaders do not have an adequate ...