Publications by authors named "L D Calvert"
Abstract: Poly- and per-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic environmentally persistent chemicals. Despite the phaseout of specific PFAS, their inherent stability has resulted in ubiquitous and enduring environmental contamination. PFAS bioaccumulation has been reported globally with omnipresence in most populations wherein they have been associated with a range of negative health effects, including strong associations with increased instances of testicular cancer and reductions in overall semen quality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There are well documented socioeconomic disparities in diet quality and obesity. Menu energy labelling is a public health policy designed to improve diet and reduce obesity. However, it is unclear whether the impact energy labelling has on consumer behaviour is socially equitable or differs based on socioeconomic position (SEP).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPart II of this study evaluates the predictive ability of the skeletal muscle force model derived in Part I within the ankle joint complex. The model is founded in dimensional analysis and uses electromyography and the muscle force-length, force-velocity, and force-frequency curves as inputs. Seventeen subjects (eight males, nine females) performed five different exercises geared toward activating the primary muscles crossing the ankle joint.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- PFAS are chemicals found in many products and can harm the environment and male health because they stay in the body for a long time.
- Studies show that PFAS exposure may lead to issues like infertility and other health problems in men, but more research is needed to understand the exact effects.
- The review also looks at the ways PFAS can damage male reproductive health and suggests new methods to reduce the harmful effects of these chemicals.
Background: Due to the uncertain disease trajectory and variable rate of progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), health care professionals (HCPs) are challenged in explaining what the future may hold for patients compared to those with lung cancer (LC). Support and communication of timely information can significantly improve health outcomes.
Objective: This study sought to identify factors that impact communication and support and recommend ways to improve patients' understanding of living with life-threatening illness.