Publications by authors named "M J Brownell"

Background: Adults with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) are at higher risk for incomplete cancer staging.

Aim: To compare unknown stage data between those with and without IDD.

Materials And Methods: We used the Ontario Cancer Registry linked to administrative health data between 2007 and 2019.

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  • - Sleep disturbances significantly impact the health and quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, often leading to faster cognitive decline and increased caregiver burden.
  • - The review examines how various comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders, worsen sleep issues and cognitive impairment in dementia patients, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive management approach.
  • - It advocates for identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors for sleep disturbances through integrated treatments, and emphasizes the necessity for further research to develop effective interventions for improving outcomes in dementia care.
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Little is known about differences in child developmental vulnerability before school entry according to maternal birthplace and sex. Official immigration records were linked with the Early Development Instrument assessments among children in kindergarten in the province of Manitoba, Canada (2005-2017). Logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios of vulnerability in five developmental domains associated with maternal birthplace and child sex.

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Background: Across Canada, Child Protection Services (CPS) disrupt Indigenous families by apprehending their children at alarmingly high rates. The harms borne by children in out-of-home care (OoHC) have been extensively documented. We examined the impact of OoHC on Manitoba children's health and legal system outcomes to provide rigorous evidence on how discretionary decision-making by CPS agencies can affect these outcomes.

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Sleep is established as an essential physiological need that impacts physical, emotional, and cognitive functions profoundly. Physiologically, inadequate sleep weakens immune function, heightening susceptibility to infections and chronic illnesses such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Hormonal disruptions due to sleep loss further exacerbate metabolic dysregulation, contributing to weight gain and other health complications.

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