Chronic kidney disease is defined as a reduced glomerular filtration rate, increased urinary
albumin excretion, or both, and is an increasing public health issue. Prevalence is estimated …

Sexual dimorphism in anatomical, physiological and behavioural traits are characteristics of
many vertebrate species. In humans, sexual dimorphism is also observed in the prevalence …

Background: People with a recent history of homelessness are believed to be at high risk of
infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and, when …

Background: Few longitudinal studies have delineated the association between traditional
cardiovascular risk factors and development of aortic stenosis (AS). Objectives: The authors …

Abstract Editor's Perspective What We Already Know about This Topic Days alive and out of
hospital is an easily obtained patient-centered outcome What This Article Tells Us That Is …

Background Because individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) avoid physical activities that
exacerbate symptoms, potentially increasing risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and …

Background: Laboratory studies suggest that fine particulate matter (≤ 2.5 µm in diameter;
PM2. 5) can activate pathophysiological responses that may induce insulin resistance and …

Background Across and within countries there is a need to understand how the COVID-19
pandemic has impacted populations of individuals with intellectual and developmental …

Background Analyses of medication databases indicate marked increases in prescribing of
antihypertensive drugs in Canada over the past decade. This study was done to examine …

Background: Living in greener areas of cities was linked to increased physical activity levels,
improved mental well-being, and lowered harmful environmental exposures, all of which …