The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a necessary cause of cervical cancer has been found to be high in Inuit populations. This study examined 1) the level of knowledge about HPV infection and its relation to cervical cancer and 2)…

As part of the best evidence, it has been demonstrated that the administration of systemic corticosteroids in the emergency department prevent hospital admissions in children with moderate and severe asthma. Although timing in the administration of systemic corticosteroids is critical…

Introduction. Only a small proportion of women with oncogenic HPV infections will eventually progress to high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) or invasive cervical cancer (ICC), although the reasons why are not well understood. Additional knowledge about viral transmission and persistence…

HIV-seropositive men having sex with other men (MSM) are at increased risk for anal Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) and anal cancer. Because most studies on the subject were cross-sectional, longitudinal investigations were needed to improve our…

For engaging individuals in reducing personal stroke risk, knowledge about factors that are directly under individual control is relevant. Therefore, the objective was to estimate the risk of first ever stroke for specific combinations of health, lifestyle and psychological related…

Omega-3 fatty acids have been promoted as cardioprotective nutrients but there is some controversy regarding their role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, knowledge of their effects on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is limited.We conducted a systematic review and…

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes is a clinically significant health issue in Indigenous populations in Canada. In the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake, Quebec the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is twice the Canadian rate. In 2002, 45% of elementary school…

Introduction: The causal association between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer has enabled developments in modern cervical screening technologies. In place of traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) testing as the sole screening modality, support is mounting for primary screening via tests for…

Background: Nongovernmental (or informal) information sources have been credited with raising earlier warnings of disease threats than traditional governmental reporting systems, thus facilitating the rapid recognition and response to potential pandemics and emerging disease outbreaks. Despite an increased global reliance…

Cancer of the uterine cervix remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, even though it can be prevented by judiciously designed screening programs. Although many studies have compared Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA testing to cervical cytology, most of them…