Publications by authors named "L L McGREGOR"

Objectives: In recent years, Indigenous health curricula have been integrated into medical education in response to international calls to improve Indigenous health care. Instruments to evaluate Indigenous health education are urgently needed. We set out to validate a tool to measure self-reported medical student preparedness to provide culturally safe care to Indigenous Peoples.

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in the polymeric form, have been used extensively in functional textiles, including firefighter's turnout gear (e.g., jackets and pants), where PFAS are applied to confer oil and water resistance.

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Background: Achondroplasia, the most prevalent skeletal dysplasia, stems from a functional mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 gene, leading to growth impairment. This condition presents multifaceted medical, functional and psychosocial challenges throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Current management strategies aim to minimise medical complications, optimise functional capabilities and provide comprehensive supportive care.

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  • A variety of fungi can grow and invade mortar, which is a material used in building, but they do so in different ways.
  • These fungi create calcium crystals and can even cause damage to the mortar by digging into it and changing its surface.
  • Some fungi, like Aspergillus niger and Stemphylium sp., can grow deeper in less porous mortar, which can be important for understanding how these fungi affect buildings and structures.
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Purpose We aimed to document the acceptability (enrollment rate) and feasibility (phone call delivery rate) of implementing a behavioral PA intervention over 12 weeks, in addition to documenting its effects on patient-reported outcomes and physical functioning. This study also describes the costs of carrying out a behavioral PA intervention. A total of 40 participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio.

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