Publications by authors named "S P Kraft"
Scientific data-sharing and open science initiatives are increasingly important mechanisms for advancing the impact of genomic research. These mechanisms are being implemented as growing attention is paid to the need to improve the inclusion of research participants from marginalized and underrepresented groups. Together, these efforts aim to promote equitable advancements in genomic medicine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Researchers and research organizations acknowledge the importance of paying research participants but often overlook the process of providing participant payments as a locus for improving equity and inclusion in clinical research. In this conceptual paper, we argue that participants' lived experiences and social context should be recognized and respected when developing these processes.
Methods: We consider how participant payment processes that require specific payment types, delay the timing of payment, or require sharing sensitive information may impose barriers to equitable research.
Background: There is limited information on rare spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) variants, particularly in the Canadian population. This study aimed to describe the demographic and clinical features of uncommon SCA subtypes in Canada and compare them with international data.
Methods: We conducted a case series and literature review of adult patients with rare SCA subtypes, including SCA5, SCA7, SCA12, SCA14, SCA15, SCA28, SCA34, SCA35 and SCA36.
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- Drug-induced stuttering is an acquired speech disorder caused by certain medications, resembling developmental stuttering, and has been primarily studied through case reports and adverse drug reactions.
- A recent study analyzed electronic health records from a major medical center to identify and classify drugs linked to this type of stuttering, reviewing 40 suspected cases.
- The findings revealed that 18 different drugs were associated with stuttering in 22 individuals, especially in the classes of antiseizure agents, CNS stimulants, and antidepressants, with topiramate being the most commonly implicated drug; the study emphasizes the need for better documentation of medication-related speech issues in EHRs.
Objective: A challenge in health professions is training practitioners to navigate health care complexities, promote health, optimize outcomes, and advance their field. Physical therapist residency education offers a pathway to meet these needs in ways that "entry-level" (professional) education may not. Identifying key aspects of excellence in residency education and understanding its value in developing adaptive expertise will help devise strategies to enhance program, resident, and patient outcomes.
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