Publications by authors named "J N HAYWARD"

Objective: Social and economic marginalizations have been associated with inferior health outcomes in Canada. Our objective was to describe the relationship between neighbourhood marginalization and COVID-19 outcomes among patients presenting to Canadian emergency departments (ED).

Methods: We conducted an observational study among consecutive COVID-19 patients recruited from 47 hospitals participating in the Canadian COVID-19 ED Rapid Response Network (CCEDRRN) between March 3, 2020, and July 24, 2022.

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Assessing the pathogenicity of a disease-associated genetic variant in animals accurately is vital, both on a population and individual scale. At the population level, breeding decisions based on invalid DNA tests can lead to the incorrect inclusion or exclusion of animals and compromise the long-term health of a population, and at the level of the individual animal, lead to incorrect treatment and even life-ending decisions. Criteria to determine pathogenicity are not standardized, i.

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  • During the COVID-19 pandemic, Melbourne, Australia, faced extended lockdowns, prompting a study on children's health in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic data from 2019.
  • The study found that primary school children in 2022 had higher rates of overweight and obesity, lower physical activity levels, and poorer diet quality compared to 2019.
  • Results indicate a decline in health-related quality of life among children post-lockdown, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and interventions to address rising childhood obesity.
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Background: 6.2 million Americans live with heart failure (HF) and are at risk for hospitalization due to hypertensive emergencies. Optimal treatment strategy for acute hypertensive heart failure remains unclear.

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Background: Powerful new genomic technologies are transforming the way healthcare is delivered, shaping medical practice across all specialties. In this rapidly changing landscape, there is an urgent need to equip the clinical workforce with knowledge and skills to navigate the new healthcare terrain. Co-design of healthcare resources with end users is increasingly gaining traction as a method of ensuring that educational content and delivery are tailored to users' needs, increasing likelihood of use and resulting in better outcomes for patients.

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