Objective To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of studies
assessing the effect of alcohol consumption on multiple cardiovascular outcomes. Design …

Objective To systematically review interventional studies of the effects of alcohol consumption
on 21 biological markers associated with risk of coronary heart disease in adults without …

Background There is an extensive body of literature on health system quality reporting that
has yet to be characterized. Scoping is a novel methodology for systematically assessing the …

Conclusion Healthcare simulation is a valuable tool to improve patient safety. Simulation-based
education can focus on the necessary technical and nontechnical skills to enhance …

Since the introduction of head protection, a decrease in sports-related traumatic brain injuries
has been reported. The incidence of concussive injury, however, has remained the same …

WE REVIEW THE relationship between science, testing standards, and helmet design to
provide an understanding of how helmets protect the brain. Research describing the …

The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of risk factors that predispose individuals to
cardiovascular disease. Therapeutic lifestyle changes, including increased physical activity, are …

Background: Inappropriate health care leads to negative patient experiences, poor health
outcomes and inefficient use of resources. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of …

OBJECT Concussions typically resolve within several days, but in a few cases the
symptoms last for a month or longer and are termed persistent postconcussive symptoms (PPCS). …

Background Obesity is a growing health issue in Canada and the identification of the
determinants of obesity is important for the development of prevention strategies. The purpose of …