Representations of symplectic reflection algebras and resolutions of deformations of symplectic quotient singularities

We give an equivalence of triangulated categories between the derived category of finitely generated representations of symplectic reflection algebras associated with wreath products (with parameter t=0) and the derived category of coherent sheaves on a crepant resolution of the spectrum of the centre of these algebras.Comment: References added and some typos correcte

Reducing Disparities by way of a Cancer Disparities Research Training Program

Background: For minority populations, there is a continuing disparity in the burden of death and illness from cancer. Research to address this disparity should be conducted by investigators who can best understand and address the needs of culturally diverse communities. However, minorities are under-represented in health-related research. The goal of this project was to develop and evaluate an approach to motivating and preparing master’s degree students for careers dedicated to cancer disparities research. Method: A Cancer Disparities Research Training Program (CDRTP) was initiated in 2010. The program consists of coursework, practicum experiences, and research opportunities. Assessment of the curriculum is based on monitoring achievement of evaluation indicators and includes a quantitative assessment and qualitative approach. Results: In its first three years, the program graduated 20 trainees, all of whom were minorities (18 African Americans and two Asians). When asked about career goals, two-thirds of the trainees indicated interest in pursuing careers in research on cancer prevention and control. The trainees expressed high satisfaction with the courses, instructor, materials, and curriculum. Although trainees had suggestions about course details, evaluations overall were positive. Across focus groups, three recurrent themes emerged regarding activities to enhance the student experience: having a wider variety of topics, more guest speakers, and field trips. Conclusion: The CDRTP was intended to recruit students – primarily African Americans – into research on prevention and control of cancer disparities. Although final evaluation of the program’s overall outcome will not be available for several years, a preliminary evaluation indicates the program is being successful

A systematic review of the treatment for hemiplegic shoulder pain in the first six months following stroke

Objective: To investigate the effect of physiotherapy and occupational-therapy interventions in the treatment of patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) within the first six months following a stroke. Data Sources: CINHAL, PubMed and Medline were used as search databases. Study Selection: Randomised, quasi-randomised and controlled trials wereincluded in the review. Pain measurement pre- and –post interventionincluded with participants within the first six months following stroke.Studies investigating reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or central causes to HSP were excluded along with pharmacological, surgical and invasive stimulation. Eighteen articles were reviewed, with consensus of two reviewers from the original 426 identified. Data Extraction: Two reviewers independently use the CASP checklists to appraise methodological quality. Data Synthesis: A qualitative review identified 11 different interventionshad been investigated. Studies using Electrical stimulation, interferentialcurrent, TENS, aromatherapy and acupressure, dry needling and active assisted hair brushing all found significant improvement on HSP. Stretching was found to have a non-significant increased risk of pain intwo out of three studies. Bobath therapy, forced use therapy and passiverange of movement using a constant passive movement machine failed toprovide a significant improvement in patients with HSP. Conclusions: The results presented support the use of electrical-stimulation within clinical practice to treat HSP. TENS, interferential-current, hair brushing, dry needling, and aromatherapy combined withacupressure all had a significant effect on HSP, but were limited by under-powered studies. No study attempted to identify the cause for HSP prior to intervention beyond inclusion criteria of a stroke and experiencing shoulder pain

Canada, the G8 and the G20: A Canadian Approach to Shaping Global Governance in a Shifting International Environment

This paper reviews the history of the Group of Eight (G8) and the subsequent establishment of the Group of Twenty (G20).  It summarizes and analyzes the outcome of the most recent G8 and G20 Summits held in 2010 at Huntsville and Toronto respectively.  It takes stock of the G8/G20 summit processes, noting the emerging trends with respect to the role of Government Leaders, summit management and summit effectiveness. The paper concludes with a series of recommendations for a Canadian approach to influencing the rapid changes in international decision-making manifested by recent G8 and G20 experience. Chief among these suggestions is that Canada should lead work on resolving the relationship between the G8 and the G20 with a view to consolidating the G20 as a fully functioning instrument of global governance

The impact of developmental dyslexia on workplace cognition: Evidence from a virtual reality environment.

The cognitive difficulties associated with dyslexia persist into adulthood but insights into their impact in employment settings are lacking. A virtual office environment was used to assess two areas of cognition frequently called upon in the workplace, executive function and prospective memory. Eight adults with dyslexia and 27 adults without dyslexia were tested on a virtual office task. They read a scenario describing their new role in an office and were given tasks to complete. The group with dyslexia performed worse overall. On the individual performance measures, the group with dyslexia scored lower on the selective-thinking and planning measures of executive function and also performed worse on two of the three prospective memory measures, namely event-based and time-based prospective memory. The findings indicate how dyslexia can affect workplace cognition, identifying areas in which support might be needed and highlighting areas of relative strength which might be harnessed