Search
Skip to Search Results- 16Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of
- 16Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), Faculty of/Theses and Dissertations
- 3Biological Sciences, Department of
- 3Biological Sciences, Department of/Journal Articles (Biological Sciences)
- 2Nursing, Faculty of
- 2Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch
-
Fall 2011
This study has attempted to measure the economic impacts of chronic wasting disease (CWD) on Alberta hunters, in the study region of the Eastern to South-Eastern border of the province. Two years of stated preference and revealed preference data were collected and choice behaviour modelled using...
-
The Effect of Metformin, Flutamide and Dietary Nicotinic Acid on Dyslipidemia and Cardiometabolic Risk in the JCR:LA-cp Rodent Model of PCOS
DownloadFall 2014
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent metabolic-endocrine disorder affecting up to 18% of adolescent and adult females in their reproductive years. PCOS is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. Atherogenic dyslipidemia occurs in...
-
The Effects of Elements of Cardiometabolic Syndrome on Metformin Disposition: Obesity and Hyperlipidemia
DownloadFall 2015
The influences of obesity, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass bariatric (RYGB) surgery and hyperlipidemia on metformin pharmacokinetics (PK) were investigated. A sensitive and novel HPLC-UV reverse phase assay method was developed and utilized. Detection and mass characterization for metformin metabolites...
-
Fall 2016
Relative to those without diabetes, individuals with type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of several cancers, but a decreased risk of prostate cancer. While metformin may reduce the risk of some cancers, it may not reduce the risk of prostate cancer. However, race/ethnicity may modify...
-
Fall 2012
Heart disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world with a growing prevalence in a variety of manifestations. Many of the events that occur in the heart during the progression of disease have been explored to identify a causative mechanism to develop effective treatments and...