Publications by authors named "A S Kerr"
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- In May 2017, whole-genome sequencing became the main method for identifying bacterial strains in Canada, leading to the discovery of 16 multi-jurisdictional outbreaks linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products between 2017 and 2019.
- Of the 487 reported cases, there were 79 hospitalizations and 2 deaths, mainly involving individuals with a median age of 24 years, with the majority of outbreaks linked to a specific bacterial strain.
- Following ineffective prior measures, new regulations were introduced in 2019 to enforce manufacturing practices aimed at reducing bacteria levels, and since their implementation, no further outbreaks related to these products have occurred in Canada.
In white adipose tissue, disturbed creatine metabolism through reduced creatine kinase B (CKB) transcription contributes to obesity-related inflammation. However, the mechanisms regulating CKB expression in human white adipocytes remain unclear. By screening conditions perturbed in obesity, we identified endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress as a key suppressor of CKB transcription across multiple cell types.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: One aspect that is often impaired in people living with stroke is the motor function of the upper limb.
Purpose: To explore the reasons behind the low focus on upper limb rehabilitation after stroke and to understand the views of rehabilitation professionals (RPs) on the use of upper limb rehabilitation technologies for self-management of stroke.
Study Design: A qualitative descriptive design that employs a one-on-one semistructured interview method.
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- Heart age is a tool used to help younger patients understand their long-term cardiovascular risks, even if their short-term risk appears low.
- A study on New Zealand patients showed that while short-term CVD risk increases with age, heart age gaps generally decrease, highlighting differences between age groups.
- Misusing heart age to guide medication decisions may not be appropriate since it does not directly correlate with short-term CVD risk, leading to potential misunderstandings in patient care.