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View article: The Physiology Of the WEight Reduced State (POWERS) study: overview and study design
The Physiology Of the WEight Reduced State (POWERS) study: overview and study design Open
Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by physiological and environmental factors. Adults who have obesity are at increased risk for several additional chronic and infectious diseases, resulting in reduced life expectancy, compared to …
View article: Physiotherapist-led weight management for people with osteoarthritis: A scoping review
Physiotherapist-led weight management for people with osteoarthritis: A scoping review Open
https:doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XSA2Z.
View article: Brain activity associated with breakthrough food preoccupation in an individual on tirzepatide
Brain activity associated with breakthrough food preoccupation in an individual on tirzepatide Open
Obesity and related conditions are associated with distressing food preoccupation that often culminates in dysregulated eating behaviors. Incretin-based therapies can reduce excessive weight in obesity, but their impact on dysregulated eat…
View article: The Physiology Of the WEight Reduced State (POWERS) study: assessing energy balance
The Physiology Of the WEight Reduced State (POWERS) study: assessing energy balance Open
Background/objectives We provide the rationale for and description of energy balance measures (i.e., energy intake and energy expenditure) in The P hysiology O f the WE ight R educed S tate (POWERS) study which aims to understand the contr…
View article: O035 Sleep status informs exercise prescription in hip osteoarthritis
O035 Sleep status informs exercise prescription in hip osteoarthritis Open
Introduction Exercise is a core treatment for hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, effects vary and are on average modest at best. This may be explained by different exercise types having different effects depending on individual characterist…
View article: O037 Improved sleep is associated with improved hip osteoarthritis symptoms
O037 Improved sleep is associated with improved hip osteoarthritis symptoms Open
Aim Sleep problems often co-exist with hip osteoarthritis (OA) can be improved with exercise. Our aim was to investigate whether improvements in sleep quality and duration were associated with improvements in pain and function in people wi…
View article: O036 Sleep moderates but does not mediate aerobic benefits in osteoarthritis
O036 Sleep moderates but does not mediate aerobic benefits in osteoarthritis Open
Background Sleep quality is often impacted by osteoarthritis (OA) and may influence and/or explain the effects of aerobic exercise on pain and function. This study explores the role of sleep as a potential moderator and mediator of the eff…
View article: The Physiology of the WEight-Reduced State (POWERS) study: environmental, psychological, and social determinants of health
The Physiology of the WEight-Reduced State (POWERS) study: environmental, psychological, and social determinants of health Open
Intentional weight loss is often followed by unintentional weight regain. The causes of weight regain are uncertain but may include a myriad of responses that result in increased hunger and decreased energy expenditure. An individual's psy…
View article: A Community Based Participatory Research Approach to Evaluate Barriers and Facilitators for Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention Implementation in a Predominantly Black Community
A Community Based Participatory Research Approach to Evaluate Barriers and Facilitators for Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention Implementation in a Predominantly Black Community Open
Purpose Breast cancer survivors who have overweight or obesity have worse breast cancer specific survival and outcomes as compared to those with average weight.[1, 2] Our pilot Group-basEd Telehealth behavioral Weight Loss (GET-WEL) Progra…
View article: Towards mono-energetic virtual $ν$ beam cross-section measurements: A feasibility study of $ν$-Ar interaction analysis with DUNE-PRISM
Towards mono-energetic virtual $ν$ beam cross-section measurements: A feasibility study of $ν$-Ar interaction analysis with DUNE-PRISM Open
Neutrino-nucleus cross-section measurements are critical for future neutrino oscillation analyses. However, our models to describe them require further refinement, and a deeper understanding of the underlying physics is essential for futur…
View article: Parental grief following infant death in the NICU: a longitudinal mixed-methods exploration of parental experiences and influencing factors
Parental grief following infant death in the NICU: a longitudinal mixed-methods exploration of parental experiences and influencing factors Open
Objectives To characterise neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) parents’ grieving process across time and to identify their perspectives on the healthcare providers’ actions that acted as facilitators or barriers to the grieving process in …
View article: The Group‐basEd Telehealth behavioral WEight Loss Program Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
The Group‐basEd Telehealth behavioral WEight Loss Program Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Pilot and Feasibility Study Open
Objective Obesity is related to the recurrence of breast cancer. In‐person groups or individual telephone counseling currently comprise the behavioral weight loss (BWL) programs tested for cancer survivors. Group support via telehealth may…
View article: DUNE Phase II: Scientific Opportunities, Detector Concepts, Technological Solutions
DUNE Phase II: Scientific Opportunities, Detector Concepts, Technological Solutions Open
The international collaboration designing and constructing the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) has developed a two-phase strategy toward the implementation of this leading-edge, lar…
View article: Development of the Food Addiction Symptom Inventory: The first clinical interview to assess ultra-processed food addiction.
Development of the Food Addiction Symptom Inventory: The first clinical interview to assess ultra-processed food addiction. Open
Prior research on ultra-processed food addiction (FA) has utilized the self-report Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS) measures to identify individuals who experience indicators of substance-use disorders with respect to their consumption of …
View article: Insomnia, Short Sleep, and Their Treatments: Review of Their Associations with Weight
Insomnia, Short Sleep, and Their Treatments: Review of Their Associations with Weight Open
Purpose of Review Insomnia and short sleep have been linked with weight gain and obesity. However, these findings have not been consistent across studies. We review recent evidence for the association between insomnia, short sleep, and wei…
View article: Doping Liquid Argon with Xenon in ProtoDUNE Single-Phase: Effects on Scintillation Light
Doping Liquid Argon with Xenon in ProtoDUNE Single-Phase: Effects on Scintillation Light Open
Doping of liquid argon TPCs (LArTPCs) with a small concentration of xenon is a technique for light-shifting and facilitates the detection of the liquid argon scintillation light. In this paper, we present the results of the first doping te…
View article: A social work roundtable examining impacts and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
A social work roundtable examining impacts and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic Open
As have other disciplines, social work has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Societal shifts and service provision gaps have emerged or been amplified over the course of the pandemic. An online roundtable was convened with five Canad…
View article: Remote field placements during the pandemic: Lessons learned at the University of British Columbia School of Social Work
Remote field placements during the pandemic: Lessons learned at the University of British Columbia School of Social Work Open
COVID-19 and the global pandemic significantly shifted social work field education and required innovations in how practicum experiences could simultaneously meet experiential learning objectives and maintain safety. Remote practicums wher…
View article: Patient Perception of Endoscopic and Medical Therapies for Weight Loss
Patient Perception of Endoscopic and Medical Therapies for Weight Loss Open
Background For weight management, patient choice has increasingly driven therapeutic options, with less than 1% of eligible patients choosing bariatric surgery. The aim of this survey was to understand patient perceptions of endoscopic bar…
View article: A pilot randomized controlled trial of liraglutide 3.0 mg for binge eating disorder
A pilot randomized controlled trial of liraglutide 3.0 mg for binge eating disorder Open
Objective To assess the efficacy of liraglutide 3.0 mg, a glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonist, for binge eating disorder (BED). Methods Adults with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27 kg/m 2 enrolled in a pilot, 17‐week double‐blind,…
View article: Binge eating disorder and eating self‐efficacy in adults seeking bariatric surgery
Binge eating disorder and eating self‐efficacy in adults seeking bariatric surgery Open
Summary This study assessed the relationships between binge eating disorder (BED) and eating self‐efficacy in a sample of patients prior to bariatric surgery. The study also examined the extent that BED status accounted for variance in sel…
View article: Trends in US Patients Receiving Care for Eating Disorders and Other Common Behavioral Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Trends in US Patients Receiving Care for Eating Disorders and Other Common Behavioral Health Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
This cohort study examines trends in care for eating disorders and other behavioral health conditions before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among commercially insured individuals in the US.
View article: Racial differences in anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Racial differences in anxiety, depression, and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome Open
Racial differences identified in the prevalence of anxiety and MPCOS-Q domains suggest the importance of routine screening and provide an opportunity for targeted interventions based on race.