Publications by authors named "L Banfield"
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- The study aimed to evaluate Canadian midwifery research against the Quality of Maternal and Newborn Care (QMNC) framework established by the 2014 Lancet Series, focusing on strengths and gaps in the current research landscape.
- A scoping review was conducted, analyzing 590 articles from various databases to assess how well Canadian research aligns with global midwifery priorities.
- Findings indicated that while there is substantial research on care organization and clinical practices, notable gaps exist in areas like neonatal and postpartum outcomes, midwifery education, and understanding midwifery values and philosophy.
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- The systematic review aims to compile and assess existing research on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to HPV and vaccine uptake, particularly among individuals aged 16 and older.
- Researchers will gather data from various databases like MEDLINE and Embase, ensuring thorough screening and quality assessment of the studies included.
- Findings from the review will inform academic dissemination through a doctoral thesis and publication in peer-reviewed journals, following ethical guidelines since it relies on previously published data.
Mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to pathological conditions like ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. To address the lack of effective therapeutic interventions for IR injury and potential knowledge gaps in the current literature, we systematically reviewed 3800 experimental studies across 5 databases and identified 20 mitochondrial genes impacting IR injury in various organs. Notably, CyPD, Nrf2, and GPX4 are well-studied genes consistently influencing IR injury outcomes.
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- Obesity rates have significantly increased since 1975, and this study aims to explore the potential link between air pollution and obesity, specifically its effects on body weight and related health conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- The research will adhere to systematic review guidelines and involves extensive database searches, with findings being aggregated using statistical models to ensure accurate results.
- Ethical approval isn't required for this type of analysis, and results will be shared in peer-reviewed journals and with healthcare stakeholders to inform public health policies.
Background: Inulin-type fructans (ITF) are the leading prebiotics in the market. Available evidence provides conflicting results regarding the beneficial effects of ITF on cardiovascular disease risk factors.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ITF supplementation on cardiovascular disease risk factors in adults.