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OBJECTIVE. We piloted the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity (WCPA), a performance-based measure of executive function (EF), to establish a baseline for at-risk adolescents. METHOD. Participants were 113 youths ages 16–21 who were enrolled... more
This paper proposes an alternative to the deficit-specific approach that has been used to guide the visual perceptual assessment and treatment of brain injured adults. Recent theoretical advances in visual object perception are combined... more
A theoretical model that provides a foundation for understanding function and dysfunction in cognition and perception is needed as a prerequisite for the development of effective assessment and treatment tools to be used with the... more
Cognitive perceptual remedial approaches used by occupational therapists in the treatment of adults with brain injury have been criticized because of claims that the effects are not generalizable. Little information is available, however,... more
Date Presented 4/7/2016 Cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) contributes to disability and reduced quality of life. This study supports the feasibility and potential effect of a cognitive strategy training intervention for PD,... more
Curcumin is a biologically active compound of vegetable origin which has a hormetic effect. Pro-health and anti-aging properties of curcumin have been known for years. The main benefit of curcumin is thought to be its anti-oxidative... more
INTRODUCTION. There are three indexes that correlate symptoms and reflux episodes in pHmetry tests. The utility of these indexes have been evaluated in prospective trials but their advantages and disadvantages remain controversial. To... more
There is evidence suggesting that intestinal microbiota plays a role in the development of irritable bowel syndrome. Its activity can be indirectly assessed using the lactulose breath test. Antibiotics like rifaximin or probiotics can be... more
As an update to previously published recommendations for the management of Helicobacter pylori infection, an evidence-based appraisal of 14 topics was undertaken in a consensus conference sponsored by the Canadian Helicobacter Study... more
BACKGROUND: Funders of health research in Canada seek to determine how their funding programs impact research capacity and knowledge creation.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of a focused grants and award program that was cofunded by the... more
Adherent-invasive Escherichia coli (AIEC) colonization has been strongly implicated in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease. Environmental triggers such as vitamin D deficiency have emerged as key factors in the pathogenesis of... more