Publications by authors named "A Gaskin"

Signs and symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are present at preschool ages and often not identified for early intervention. We aimed to use machine learning to detect ADHD early among kindergarten-aged children using population-level administrative health data and a childhood developmental vulnerability surveillance tool: Early Development Instrument (EDI). The study cohort consists of 23,494 children born in Alberta, Canada, who attended kindergarten in 2016 without a diagnosis of ADHD.

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Introduction: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes important to comprehend service utilization patterns and evaluate disparities in mental health-related service access among children.

Objective: This study uses administrative health records to investigate the association between early developmental vulnerability and healthcare utilization among children in Alberta, Canada from 2016 to 2022.

Methods: Children who participated in the 2016 Early Development Instrument (EDI) assessment and were covered by public Alberta health insurance were included (N = 23 494).

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  • She was admitted to the ER due to sudden difficulty breathing and discovered to have clubbed fingers, which started 5 months earlier; imaging showed severe mitral valve damage with a large mass.
  • Despite initial treatment for suspected infectious endocarditis and subsequent surgeries, the mass was ultimately diagnosed as high-grade sarcoma, underscoring the need for careful interdisciplinary management in unusual medical cases.
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  • - This study investigates factors contributing to developmental vulnerability in kindergarten children, aiming to connect social and health data from a large population of 23,494 kids in Alberta, Canada.
  • - Key findings show that major risk factors include mental health issues, being biologically male, and having a low socioeconomic status, which significantly increase developmental vulnerability.
  • - The research supports the idea that both social and health influences are crucial in understanding developmental challenges, suggesting a need for comprehensive intervention strategies at various community levels.
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