Publications by authors named "Melanie Trudeau"
Article Synopsis
- Mitochondrial diseases (MITO) are rare genetic disorders affecting high-energy organ systems, often managed through dietary supplements and specific diets.
- A survey conducted from March to September 2021 showed that MITO patients averaged 7 supplements, with over 70% taking more than 4, and 60% following dietary restrictions, but most faced stress due to supplement costs and inadequate financial coverage.
- There is insufficient scientific evidence supporting the use of dietary supplements in MITO patients, leading to excessive use and stress; future research is necessary for informed, evidence-based recommendations.
Purpose: Physical activity (PA) is important for well-being and coping among cancer survivors. Social support (SS) encourages adoption and maintenance of PA behavior, and PA contexts can provide opportunities for obtaining support for coping with cancer. The qualitative literature examining cancer survivors' experience with SS in and for PA could inform understanding of behaviors experienced as supportive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevious literature has shown that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is steadily increasing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, little data is currently available regarding its use, safety, and efficacy in children with ASD. Thus, the purpose of this study is to describe the use of supplement-based CAM therapies in children between the ages of 4 to 17 years with ASD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiagnostic Interpretation Guidance for Pediatric Enteric Pathogens: A Modified Delphi Consensus Process.
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol
September 2018
Background: We sought to develop diagnostic test guidance definitions for pediatric enteric infections to facilitate the interpretation of positive test results in the era of multianalyte molecular diagnostic test platforms.
Methods: We employed a systematic, two-phase, modified Delphi consensus process consisting of three web-based surveys and an expert panel face-to-face meeting. In phase 1, we surveyed an advisory panel of North American experts to select pathogens requiring diagnostic test guidance definition development.