FOCUS GROUP REFLECTIONS ON THE CURRENT AND FUTURE STATE OF COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN GERIATRIC HEALTH CARE

Focus group reflections on the current and future state of cognitive assessment tools in geriatric health care

Jocelyne C Whitehead,1 Sara A Gambino,1 Jeffrey D Richter,2 Jennifer D Ryan1,3,41Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest, 2Independent Human Factors Consultant, Toronto, ON, Canada; 3Department of Psychology, 4Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, CanadaObjective: This study provides insight into the thoughts and opinions of ger

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ANXA1-FPR2 axis mitigates the susceptibility to atrial fibrillation in obesity via rescuing AMPK activity in response to lipid overload

Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia in clinical practice, and obesity serves as a significant risk factor for its development.The underlying mechanisms of obesity-related AF remain intricate and have yet to be fully elucidated.We have identified FPR2 as a potential hub gene involved in obesity-related AF through compr

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Long-Term Monitoring of Fresco Paintings in the Cathedral of Valencia (Spain) Through Humidity and Temperature Sensors in Various Locations for Preventive Conservation

We describe the performance of a microclimate monitoring system that was implemented for the preventive conservation of the Renaissance frescoes in the apse vault of the Cathedral of Valencia, that were restored in 2006.This Socks system comprises 29 relative humidity (RH) and temperature sensors: 10 of them inserted into the plaster layer supporti

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Examining the Aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans: A Qualitative Study of Faculty and Staff Perceptions

Researchers have reported how Hurricane Katrina has affected teachers who work with Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12), yet little is known about how the natural disaster has affected other important K-12 faculty and Glass Cleaners staff (e.g., coaches, librarians, school counselors, and cafeteria workers).Missing from the literature is the impact tha

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