How Does the Brain Age in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis? A Systematic Review

IALH Research Fellow Jodie Gawryluk has co-authored a new research article entitled How does the brain age in individuals with multiple sclerosis? A systematic review. Collaborating authors include Nataliya Tokarska, Isabelle Tottenham, and Charbel Baaklini. The article was published in Frontiers in Neurology. Abstract: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological disorder that involves demyelination, …

3D Bioprinting for Organ and Organoid Models and Disease Modeling

3D bioprinting for organ and organoid models and disease modeling, an article co-authored by IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has been published in Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery. Other authors of the article include Amanda C. Juraski, Sonali Sharma, Sydney Sparanese, Victor A. da Silva, Julie Wonge, Zachary Laksman, Ryan Flannigan, and Leili Rohani. Abstract: …

Community Perspectives on Structural Barriers to Dying Well at Home in Canada

IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar and IALH Research Coordinator Carren Dujela have co-authored a new research article entitled Community perspectives on structural barriers to dying well at home in Canada. Collaborating authors include Wing-Sun Chan, Laura Funk, Marian Krawczyk,  S. Robin Cohen and Maria Cherba. The article as published in Palliative and Supportive Care. Abstract: …

Unpacking Racism During COVID-19: Narratives from Racialized Canadian Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Unpacking racism during COVID-19: narratives from racialized Canadian gay, bisexual, and queer men. Collaborating authors include Cornel Grey, Ian Liujia Tian, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Emerich Daroya, Ben Klassen, David Lessard, Mark Gaspar, Jad Sinno, Jordan M. Sang, Amaya Perez-Brumer, David M. Moore, Jody Jollimore, …

Electrophysiological Variability During Tests of Executive Functioning: A Comparison of Athletes With and Without Concussion and Sedentary Control Participants

IALH Research Fellows Stuart MacDonald and Mauricio Garcia-Barrera and former student affiliate Drew Halliday have co-authored a new research article entitled Electrophysiological Variability During Tests of Executive Functioning: A Comparison of Athletes With and Without Concussion and Sedentary Control Participants. Collaborating authors include Justin E. Karr, Danesh Shahnazian, Iris Gordon, Juan Pablo Sanchez Escudero, Sarah …

Consumers’ Needs for Laboratory Results Portals: Questionnaire Study

IALH Research Fellow Helen Monkman has collaborated with Janessa Griffith, Leah MacDonald, and Blake Lesselroth to publish a new research article entitled Consumers’ Needs for Laboratory Results Portals: Questionnaire Study. The article was published in JMIR Human Factors. Abstract: Background: Over the last decade, there has been an increase in the number of health care …

Substance-Specific Readiness to Change Among Sexual and Gender Minority Men who Use Crystal Methamphetamine

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Substance-specific readiness to change among sexual and gender minority men who use crystal methamphetamine. Collaborating authors include Kiffer G. Card, Madison McGuire, Jordan Bond-Gorr, Tribesty Nguyen, Gordon A. Wells, Karyn Fulcher, and Graham Berlin. The article was published in Journal of Men’s Health. …

“Now I Get What’s Important” – Shifting Philosophies of Hospice Society Staff and Trained Volunteers Involved in Peer-Facilitated Advance Care Planning Workshops for the Public

IALH Research Fellow Kelli Stajduhar has co-authored a conference paper entitled “Now I get what’s important” – Shifting philosophies of hospice society staff and trained volunteers involved in peer-facilitated Advance Care Planning workshops for the public. Collaborating authors include Lawrence (Larry) Mróz, Shimae Soheilipour, Ellie Siden, Rachel Z. Carter, Jennifer Kryworuchko, Richard Sawatzky, Amber Husband, …

Prevalence, Correlates, and Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Canadians

IALH Research Fellows Brianna Turner and Theone Paterson have co-authored a new research article entitled Prevalence, correlates, and drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Canadians. Collaborating authors include Nicole K. Legg, Andrew C. Switzer, Zachary Senay, Jennifer T. H. Reeves, Peter Phiri and Shanaya Rathod. The article was published in Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. …

The Lived Experiences of Metal Hypersensitivity

IALH Research Fellows Dzifa Dordunoo and Anastasia Mallidou have co-authored a new research article entitled The Lived Experiences of Metal Hypersensitivity. Collaborating authors include Gweneth Doane, Jett Carey, Jell Adrienne Lagura, Jans van der Merwe, and Scott Schroeder. The article was published in Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management. Abstract: Background: Immunological responses to …

Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men’s Confidence in the Undetectable Equals Untransmittable HIV Prevention Message: Longitudinal Qualitative Analysis of the Sexual Decision-Making of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Users Over Time

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachosky and IALH Student Affiliate Alex Wells have co-authored a new research article entitled Gay, bisexual, and queer men’s confidence in the Undetectable equals Untransmittable HIV prevention message: longitudinal qualitative analysis of the sexual decision-making of pre-exposure prophylaxis users over time. Collaborating authors include Daniel Grace, Emerich Daroya, Mark Gaspar, Mark …

Statistical Shape and Bone Property Models of Clinical Populations as the Foundation for Biomechanical Surgical Planning: Application to Shoulder Arthroplasty

IALH Research Fellow Josh Giles has co-authored a new research article entitled Statistical Shape and Bone Property Models of Clinical Populations as the Foundation for Biomechanical Surgical Planning: Application to Shoulder Arthroplasty. Collaborating authors include Azita Sharif-Ahmadian, Aren Beagley, Claire Pearce, David Saliken, and George S. Athwal. The article was published in Journal of Biomechanical …

Decision Aids for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Qualitative Elicitation of Design Recommendations From Patient End Users

IALH Research Fellow Andre Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled Decision Aids for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: Qualitative Elicitation of Design Recommendations From Patient End Users. Other authors include Eleah Stringer, Julian J Lum, and Jonathan Livergant. The article was published in JMIR Human Factors. Abstract: Background: Patients with head and …

Correlates of Hazardous Alcohol Drinking Among Trans and Non-Binary People in Canada: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Correlates of hazardous alcohol drinking among trans and non-binary people in Canada: A community-based cross-sectional study. Collaboarting authors include Gioi Minh Tran, Karen A. Urbanoski, Ayden I. Scheim, and Greta R. Bauer. The article as published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Abstract: Purpose: …

An Integrative Approach for the Analysis of Risk and Health Across the Life Course: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities for Life Course Research

IALH Research Fellow Scott Hofer, IALH Data Analyst Stacey Voll, and visiting Postdoctoral Fellow Sascha Zuber co-authored a new research article entitled An integrative approach for the analysis of risk and health across the life course: challenges, innovations, and opportunities for life course research. Collaborating authors include Laura Bechtiger, Julien Stéphane Bodelet, Marta Golin, Jens …

Predicting Climate Change Anxiety

IALH Research Fellow Robert Gifford has co-authored a new research article entitled Predicting climate change anxiety. Collaborating authors include Zahra Asgarizadeh and Lauren Colborne. The article was published in Journal of Environmental Psychology. Abstract: Anxiety about climate change is increasing. What are its predictors? In a cross-sectional survey of 323 North Americans, six possible predictors …

Reelin Rescues Behavioral, Electrophysiological, and Molecular Metrics of a Chronic Stress Phenotype in a Similar Manner to Ketamine

IALH Research Fellows Brian Christie and Hector Caruncho, and IALH Student Affiliate Brady Rieve have collaborated on a new research article entitled Reelin Rescues Behavioral, Electrophysiological, and Molecular Metrics of a Chronic Stress Phenotype in a Similar Manner to Ketamine. Other authors include Jenessa N. Johnston, Josh Allen, Irene Shkolnikov, Carla L. Sanchez-Lafuente, Kaylene Scheil, …

A Scoping Review of Obesity Education Interventions for Current and Prospective Medical Professionals in Canada

IALH Research Fellow Sarah Nutter has co-authored a new research article entitled A scoping review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada. Collaborating authors include Taniya S. Nagpal, Nicole Pearce, Sanjeev Sockalingam, Raed Hawa, Khushmol K. Dhaliwal, Dayna Lee-Baggley, Mohamed El-Hussein, Helena Piccinini-Vallis, Michael Vallis, Liz Dennett, Mary Forhan, Stasia …

Loneliness and the Sexual Behavior of Sexual Minority Men in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Loneliness and the sexual behavior of sexual minority men in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating authors include Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Paolo A. Palma, Adhm Zahran, Trevor A. Hart, David M. Moore, Joseph Cox, Milada Dvorakova, Emerich Daroya, and Daniel Grace. The article …

Identifying Failure Modes in Telemedicine: An Instructional Needs Assessment

IALH Research Fellow Helen Monkman has co-authored a new research article entitled Identifying Failure Modes in Telemedicine: An Instructional Needs Assessment. Collaborating authors include Craig Kuziemsky, Juell Homco, Andrew Liew, Kristin Rodriguez, Joanne Skaggs, Frances Wen, and Blake Lesselroth. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: Technology failures in telehealth …

Applying Logic to the Healthcare Journey

IALH Research Fellow Helen Monkman has co-authored a new research article entitled Applying Logic to the Healthcare Journey. Collaborating authors include Amanda L. Joseph, Jean Costello, and Yuri Quintana. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: Cross-disciplinary approaches to remediate complex healthcare service delivery issues may have merit. This study …

Automation vs. Innovation: Unexplored Strategies to Improve Virtual Care

IALH Research Fellow Helen Monkman has co-authored a new research article entitled Automation vs. Innovation: Unexplored Strategies to Improve Virtual Care. Collaborating authors include Craig E. Kuziemsky, Helen Monkman, Juell Homco, Andrew Liew, Hannah Park, Kevin Wu, Blake Lesselroth. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: While there is a …

Factors Associated With Intention to Use Self-Sample Collection for HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in British Columbia, Canada

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Factors associated with intention to use self-sample collection for HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections among men who have sex with men in British Columbia, Canada. Collaborating authors include Ihoghosa Iyamu,  Mark Gilbert, Aidan Ablona, Ben Klassen, Heather Pedersen, Devon Haag, …

Editorial: Insights on Neuroinflammatory Response by Microglia-Targeted Pharmacology

IALH Research Fellow Hector Caruncho has co-authored a new editorial article entitled Editorial: Insights on neuroinflammatory response by microglia-targeted pharmacology. Collaborating authors include Jacob Raber, Philippe De Deurwaerdere and Massimo Grilli. The article was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. First Paragraph: Microglia, the innate immune cells of the CNS, are critical for the regulation of …

Farewell to Humanism? Considerations for Nursing Philosophy and Research in Posthuman Times

IALH Research Fellow Olga Petrovskaya has written a new article entitled Farewell to humanism? Considerations for nursing philosophy and research in posthuman times. The article was published in Nursing Philosophy. Abstract: In this paper, I argue that critical posthumanism is a crucial tool in nursing philosophy and scholarship. Posthumanism entails a reconsideration of what ‘human’ …