Publications by authors named "K P Wadden"
Background: Infertility affects an estimated 8 to 12% of the global population and approximately one in six heterosexual couples in Canada. To access fertility services in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, individuals with an infertility diagnosis wait for extended periods, and this waiting period has been associated with psychological distress. However, this experience of waiting has not been well studied, and several gaps in fertility research exist.
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- The study aimed to investigate how people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) integrate sensory and motor functions, particularly looking at short-latency afferent inhibition (SAI), in those experiencing manual dexterity issues compared to healthy controls.
- 22 individuals with MS and self-reported dexterity problems were tested alongside 10 age- and sex-matched controls, using clinical tests and transcranial magnetic stimulation to assess SAI.
- Results indicated that those with MS had slower performance in dexterity tests and weaker pinch strength in their dominant hand, and greater disruptions in SAI were linked to these weaknesses, suggesting potential issues with cortical activity that could inform disease management strategies.
Introduction: Moderate-to-high physical activity participation is associated with a reduced risk of infertility. Yet, exercise interventions that target cardiorespiratory fitness, independent of weight loss, are lacking in obesity and female fertility research.
Purpose: The primary objective of the PRO-FIT-CARE (PROmoting FITness for CArdiometabolic & REproductive Health) study was to assess the feasibility of a moderate-to-high-intensity online exercise program for persons with obesity and female infertility.
In Brief: Females with obesity may experience infertility and can improve their fertility through exercise. This review found that most exercise interventions improve fertility outcomes regardless of technique, intensity, or duration. More detailed reporting through the lens of exercise prescription should be included in future studies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to identify enablers and barriers to participation in MRI for clinical indications and scientific research, and to determine the perceptions of MRI performed during pregnancy.
Methods: We conducted a survey of 156 pregnant people in Newfoundland and Labrador including sociodemographic information, obstetrical history, MRI history, and willingness to participate in an MRI. Categorical variables were analyzed using a Fisher exact test and open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic analysis.