Archives

Youth talk about screen time and social media in the HEAL YAC Podcast

Youth talk about screen time and social media in the HEAL YAC Podcast

Our second episode of the HEAL YAC Podcast is now live! At the Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) at Western University, we work closely with an inspiring group of young people aged 13-19 through our Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC plays a vital role in shaping our work by bringing youth perspectives directly into […]

Read More

Youth Voices Take the Mic: The HEAL YAC Podcast Launches

We’re excited to share that the very first episode of the HEAL YAC Podcast is now live! At the Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) at Western University, we work closely with an inspiring group of young people aged 13–19 through our Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC plays a vital role in shaping our work […]

Read More

Is phase angle an appropriate indicator of malnutrition in different disease states? A systematic review

Malnutrition is a common concern in both chronic and acute disease with many potential negative consequences. It is therefore crucial for clinicians to have accurate methods for nutrition assessment.  Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) is the gold standard nutritional assessment method – it classifies malnutrition severity via a bedside assessment combining dietary, weight, functional, gastrointestinal and disease history with a physical […]

Read More