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Accelerating implementation of Canada’s first national Pediatric Pain Standard: Enhancing equitable care for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities in hospital settings
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Canada is a world leader in children's pain research and effective treatments exist, yet Canadian children continue to experience undertreated and preventable pain. This is particularly true for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities who are disproportionately impacted by pain yet face significant inequities in pain care. To address this, in 2023,…
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See the project and researchersNo Caregiver Left Behind: Addressing Accessibility and Sustainability of an ACT Intervention for Family Caregivers of People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
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See the project and researchersThe FIERCE Project: Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of an Anxiety Intervention for Youth with ADHD
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Almost 9% of Canadians have ADHD, however it is likely higher as more girls and women are being diagnosed. Up to 50% of youth with ADHD also have an anxiety disorder, which makes their ADHD challenges worse and impacts their ability to function in daily life. Adapted cognitive behaviour therapy…
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See the project and researchersBrain Health Resources and Integrated Diversity (BRAID) Hub
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The BRAID Hub (Brain health Resources And Integrated Diversity Hub) addresses critical gaps in Canada's dementia care system. Focused on building a skilled workforce, it aims to provide holistic support for older adults at risk of cognitive impairment and living with dementia, prioritizing quality of life and diversity. The National…
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See the project and researchersDémêler l’altération du système endocannabinoïde dans la SLA : une nouvelle méthode thérapeutique axée sur la jonction neuromusculaire
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A hallmark and the earliest event taking place in ALS is the denervation of neuromuscular junctions (NMJs), which results in muscle weakness and paralysis. Results from mentor’s lab and others demonstrated that NMJ denervation in ALS is a complex and dynamic process rather than just a manifestation of sudden global…