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Global incidence and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury by Furlan, Julio C, Sakakibara, Brodie M, Miller, William C, Krassioukov, Andrei V

“…This systematic review examines the incidence and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) in different countries worldwide and their trends over time…”
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Effect of stroke on fall rate, location and predictors: a prospective comparison of older adults with and without stroke by Simpson, Lisa A, Miller, William C, Eng, Janice J

“…The literature suggests that stroke is a major risk factor for falls, but there is a lack of prospective, controlled studies which quantify fall-risk after…”
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The role of acute and early HIV infection in the spread of HIV and implications for transmission prevention strategies in Lilongwe, Malawi: a modelling study by Powers, Kimberly A, Dr, Ghani, Azra C, Prof, Miller, William C, MD, Hoffman, Irving F, PA, Pettifor, Audrey E, PhD, Kamanga, Gift, CO, Martinson, Francis EA, MD, Cohen, Myron S, Prof

“…Summary Background HIV transmission risk is higher during acute and early HIV infection than it is during chronic infection, but the contribution of early…”
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Impact of the TEAM Wheels eHealth manual wheelchair training program: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Giesbrecht, Ed, Faieta, Julie, Best, Krista, Routhier, François, Miller, William C, Laberge, Maude

“…Background Variable, and typically inadequate, delivery of skills training following manual wheelchair (MWC) provision has a detrimental impact on user…”
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ISO 50001-Based Energy Management Systems as a Practical Path for Decarbonization: Initial Findings from a Survey of Technical Assistance Cohort Participants by Fuchs, Heidi, Therkelsen, Peter, Miller, William C., Siciliano, Graziella, Sheaffer, Paul

“…Organizations face rising pressure to take action to reduce their climate-affecting emissions (i.e., decarbonize). While many responses are possible, an…”
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Knowledge of medications for opioid use disorder and associated stigma among primary care professionals by Piscalko, Hannah, Dhanani, Lindsay Y, Brook, Daniel, Hall, O Trent, Miller, William C, Go, Vivian, Simon, Janet E, Franz, Berkeley

“…Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are the gold standard. However, significant barriers limit their use in the primary care setting, including limited…”
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Pilot Study of a Peer-Led Wheelchair Training Program to Improve Self-Efficacy Using a Manual Wheelchair: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Best, Krista L., PhD, Miller, William C., PhD, FCAOT, Huston, Grant, PT, Routhier, Francois, PEng, PhD, Eng, Janice J., PhD, PT/OT

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of a peer-led wheelchair training program on self-efficacy of manual wheelchair (MWC) use and to explore influences…”
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Expanded HIV testing in non-key populations - the neglected strategy for minimising late diagnosis by Wong, Ngai Sze, Tang, Weiming, Miller, William C, Ong, Jason J, Lee, Shui Shan

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Community viral load as a measure for assessment of HIV treatment as prevention by Miller, William C, Dr, Powers, Kimberly A, PhD, Smith, M Kumi, MPH, Cohen, Myron S, Prof

“…Summary Community viral load, defined as an aggregation of individual viral loads of people infected with HIV in a specific community, has been proposed as a…”
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Older adults, chronic disease and leisure-time physical activity by Ashe, Maureen C, Miller, William C, Eng, Janice J, Noreau, Luc

“…Participating in regular physical activity is an important part of healthy aging. There is an increased risk for inactivity associated with aging and the risk…”
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Clinic transfers and engagement in HIV care during the perinatal period across a network of healthcare centers in Lilongwe, Malawi by Bengtson, Angela M, Kumwenda, Wiza, Frey, Madelyn, Waille, Shaphil, Li, Yu, Lazar, Sophie, Matiya, Denzel, Miller, William C, Hosseinipour, Mina C

“…Disengagement from HIV care during the perinatal period remains a challenge. Improving engagement in HIV care requires monitoring engagement across multiple…”
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HIV treatment as prevention: debate and commentary--will early infection compromise treatment-as-prevention strategies? by Cohen, Myron S, Dye, Christopher, Fraser, Christophe, Miller, William C, Powers, Kimberly A, Williams, Brian G

“…Universal HIV testing and immediate antiretroviral therapy for infected individuals has been proposed as a way of reducing the transmission of HIV and thereby…”
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Maternal Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Adverse Newborn Outcomes in the US by Hood, Robert B., Miller, William C., Shoben, Abigail, Harris, Randall E., Norris, Alison H.

“…Objectives We investigated the relationship between maternal hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and infant health. Furthermore, we evaluated racial disparities…”
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Tracking modifications to implementation strategies: a case study from SNaP - a hybrid type III randomized controlled trial to scale up integrated systems navigation and psychosocial counseling for PWID with HIV in Vietnam by Nguyen, Minh X, Bartels, Sophia M, Akiba, Christopher F, Sripaipan, Teerada, Nong, Ha Tt, Dang, Linh Th, Tran, Ha V, Hoang, Van Th, Le, Giang M, Go, Vivian F, Miller, William C, Powell, Byron J

“…Evaluation of implementation strategies is core to implementation trials, but implementation strategies often deviate from the original plan to adjust to the…”
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Recruiting male partners for couple HIV testing and counselling in Malawi's option B+ programme: an unblinded randomised controlled trial by Rosenberg, Nora E, Dr, Mtande, Tiwonge K, BSc, Saidi, Friday, MBBS, Stanley, Christopher, MSc, Jere, Edward, DIP, Paile, Lusubiro, NMT, Kumwenda, Kondwani, BCom, Mofolo, Innocent, MSc, Ng'ambi, Wingston, BSc, Miller, William C, Prof, Hoffman, Irving, Prof, Hosseinipour, Mina, Prof

“…Summary Background Couples HIV testing and counselling (CHTC) is encouraged but is not widely done in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to compare two strategies…”
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Characterizing the community use of an ultralight wheelchair with "on the fly" adjustable seating functions: A pilot study by Mattie, Johanne, Borisoff, Jaimie, Miller, William C, Noureddin, Borna

“…An ultralight manual wheelchair that allows users to independently adjust rear seat height and backrest angle during normal everyday usage was recently…”
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Prevalence of antiretroviral therapy treatment failure among HIV-infected pregnant women at first antenatal care: PMTCT Option B+ in Malawi by Chagomerana, Maganizo B, Miller, William C, Tang, Jennifer H, Hoffman, Irving F, Harrington, Bryna J, DiPrete, Bethany, Wallie, Shaphil, Jumbe, Allan, Limarzi, Laura, Hosseinipour, Mina C

“…In Malawi's PMTCT Option B+ program, HIV-infected pregnant women who are already receiving ART are continued on their current therapy regimen without testing…”
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Measuring Participation for Children and Youth With Power Mobility Needs: A Systematic Review of Potential Health Measurement Tools by Field, Debra A., MHScOT, Miller, William C., PhD, FCAOT, Ryan, Stephen E., PhD, Jarus, Tal, PhD, Abundo, Alex, BKin

“…Abstract Objectives To identify and critically appraise potential participation measurement tools for children aged 18 months to 17 years with power mobility…”
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Detection of Acute HIV Infection: A Field Evaluation of the Determine® HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab Combo Test by Rosenberg, Nora E., Kamanga, Gift, Phiri, Sam, Nsona, Dominic, Pettifor, Audrey, Rutstein, Sarah E., Kamwendo, Deborah, Hoffman, Irving F., Keating, Maria, Brown, Lillian B., Ndalama, Beatrice, Fiscus, Susan A., Congdon, Seth, Cohen, Myron S., Miller, William C.

“…Background. Most human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) point-of-care tests detect antibodies (Ab) but not p²⁴ antigen (Ag) or RNA. In the absence of antibodies,…”
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Optimizing prevention of HIV mother to child transmission: Duration of antiretroviral therapy and viral suppression at delivery among pregnant Malawian women by Chagomerana, Maganizo B, Miller, William C, Tang, Jennifer H, Hoffman, Irving F, Mthiko, Bryan C, Phulusa, Jacob, John, Mathias, Jumbe, Allan, Hosseinipour, Mina C

“…Effective antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy minimizes the risk of vertical HIV transmission. Some women present late in their pregnancy for first…”
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