Migrant Clinicians Network’s Post

I'm excited to finally share our review of the research on plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) and how they compare to animal-based meat in terms of cardiovascular health. Published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology today! Read about the key findings here: https://lnkd.in/g3ZHDyRe Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gNaw_-Cy #plantbasedmeat #veganmeat #hearthealth

Everyone’s journey is unique. We all deserve care with empathy that acknowledges and understands that weight health is both complex and personal. Dr. Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, endocrinologist, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine, and member of our WeightWatchers Scientific Advisory Board, explains that when it comes to obesity as a chronic disease: it's biology, not a lack of willpower. Catch her full segment from our event “Making the Shift: A new way to think about weight” to learn about compassionate care and the science behind our weight here: https://lnkd.in/ewiRG28s.

Today is World Retina Day. It is important that research about Inherited Retinal Diseases is guided by what matters most to those who will be impacted by it. That is why my committed steering group of individuals with lived experience, health professionals and researchers are undertaking the Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership. The Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership will identity the top 10 priorities in Inherited Retinal Diseases, from the perspective of individuals living with an Inherited Retinal Disease, guardians/family members, and health professionals caring for these individuals. The first survey of the Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership is now live.  Click here to participate in our 5-minute, anonymous survey. Your responses in this survey will guide what is in the final top 10 research priorities. https://lnkd.in/gWfZ8dGp Sharing this survey will also make sure that all individuals with lived experience of an IRD and their health professionals have the opportunity to voice their opinions.  To learn more about the Vision Loss Priority Setting Partnership, check out this short video: https://lnkd.in/gnxbSGGe Any questions? Reach out to the research team at visionlossPSP@unsw.edu.au.  #InheritedRetinalDisease #IRD #prioritysettingpartnership Claire Wakefield  Anai Gonzalez-Cordero  Lauren Ayton  Matthew Simunovic  Robyn Jamieson Meredith Prain (she/her) PhD

Thirty-three research teams from across Canada have received a combined total of nearly $2.3 million in federal funding to support analyses of longitudinal data from the CLSA. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada launched the Catalyst Grant: Analysis of Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Data in 2023. The funding opportunity is intended to support Canadian researchers in using the extensive available data within the CLSA research platform. Funding is provided through the CIHR Institute of Aging, Institute of Population and Public Health, Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health, Institute of Health Services and Policy Research, Institute of Gender and Health, and the Institute of Infection and Immunity, in partnership with the Quebec Network for Research on Aging. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Bs2i50R8FmR

🔍 Exploring the Secrets of Infant Gut Microbiota 🍼 Dive into the forefront of research as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the infant gut microbiota! 🔬 Key Keywords: #Microbiome #Metagenomics #Culturomics #MicrobeMicrobeInteractions #HostMicrobeInteractions 📖 Read the full paper to discover the future investigative directions that will revolutionize our understanding of the human gut microbiota. 🚀 [https://lnkd.in/gjUENV7u] Let's embark on a journey of knowledge and pave the way for groundbreaking insights into infant health! 🌱 #GutHealth #ResearchFrontiers #InfantMicrobiota #ScienceExploration

As the global population continues to age, the number of people set to develop Alzheimer's will continue to grow by the millions. By adopting the use of biomarkers in clinical studies, we can expedite data collection and reduce some barriers to clinical trial entry from diverse, older populations. This focus will provide new insights and fuel a future with better data collection and better solutions that reflect the total population—including historically unrepresented communities. 

RCMAR Workshop at GSA “Use of Health-Related Biomarkers in Studies with Diverse Older Adults to Promote Health Equity and Address Health” (Nov 8): Learn about the importance of bridging biomarkers with social and behavioral factors to health outcomes. Hear NIA-funded researchers explain their use of biomarker data in research, and engage in discussions about conducting research in diverse communities. Learn how to identify areas of needed research that includes collection of biomarkers among diverse older adults, including AD/ADRD studies. Workshops are free to ASM attendees; however, pre-registration for all workshops is required. Space is limited for each Workshop. Learn more: https://rb.gy/tbnm7

#CBCAwardee Dr. Edward Thorp and fellow Northwestern University have been selected to lead 1 of only 3 research centers nationally as part of a $15 million American Heart Association research initiative into inflammation and heart disease. These awards come at a critical time. Of special interest is the role of inflammation in patients with “heart failure with preserved ejection fraction” -- a condition that accounts for more than half of heart failure in the US. It is estimated that 50% of patients with this condition will die within 5 years. 3 projects led by Dr. Thorp and other Northwestern University professors will investigate this condition and other others associated with inflammation and cardiac health. We look forward to the outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gy3kEtrN #ChicagoBiotech #ChiBiotech #HeartHealth

Grateful to be invited to attend the Long Covid Conference: Impacts, evidence and better care from Victoria Health, Australia. Survey in the state of Victoria (jan'20-oct'22) showed that 14% developed LC with pre-dominantly fatigue and brain fog. Female>male. Markers of immune dysfunction persisting to up to two years in LC patients. Long Covid clinic specialists noticed that majority of patients do recover! Trials and research are promising. In the meantime a focus on MDT and bio-psycho-social approach to symptoms is the golden standard. This research will also help CFS/ME patients.

Dive into our newest Peer Exchange series, where expert panel including Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA,FCCP,BCCP,CACP; Dave Dixon, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, FNLA, BCACP, CLS; Joseph Saseen, PharmD, MNLA, FCCP, FAHA, BCPS, BCACP, CLS; Kate Phillips Cabral, PharmD, BCCP, FACC, FCCP; and Kelsey Norman, PharmD, BCCP, BCACP, BCPS, discussed the challenges of achieving LDL cholesterol targets. Enhance your understanding of statin therapy optimization and uncover the barriers to advancing heart health treatment. Start watching the ongoing episodes today: https://bit.ly/49Te1GD.