Stress relaxation rates of myocardium from failing and non-failing hearts.

The heart is a dynamic pump whose function is influenced by its mechanical properties. The viscoelastic properties of the heart, i.e.

Mechanism-based myofilament manipulation to treat diastolic dysfunction in HFpEF.

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a major public health challenge, affecting millions worldwide and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems due to high hospitalization rates and limited treatment options. HFpEF is characterized by impaired cardiac relaxation, or diastolic dysfunction. However, there are no therapies that directly treat the primary feature of the disease.

A retrospective chart review and thematic analysis of patients seeking mpox vaccination during the initial outbreak in 2022-2023: evaluation of access, motivations, and stigma.

Background: Mpox was identified in many previously non-endemic countries, including Canada, as of May 2022. In response to the increase in cases in Canada, and more specifically the province of Ontario, the vaccine Imvamune was rolled out. Eligibility was governed by provincial health authorities, and the response varied by region.

In People with Subacute Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, earlier Physical Therapy Improved Symptoms at a Faster Rate than Later Physical Therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Importance: There is unclear evidence on when to initiate physical therapy after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in non-athlete, adult population.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate physical therapy timing after mTBI through changes in patient-reported and clinically-assessed tools and objective and mechanism measurements of sensorimotor balance control.

Design: This study was an investigator-blinded randomized control trial (NCT03479541).

Material economic hardship is associated with adverse 1-year outcomes after pediatric liver transplantation: Prospective cohort results from the multi-center SOCIAL-Tx study.

Pediatric liver transplant outcomes exhibit disparities, necessitating identification of modifiable risk factors to develop targeted interventions. We characterized associations between household material economic hardship (e.g.