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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) for the Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis: a Systematic Review
DownloadSpring 2015
Introduction: Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common form of heart valve disease in the western world. As the population ages, this disease is becoming an increasing burden on patients and on the health care system. Current drug therapies (medical management (MM)) cannot reverse the course of...
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Treatment Variation and Its Association with Survival in Patients Diagnosed with Stage I-III Breast Cancers in Alberta 2002-2010: A Population-Based Study
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Standard treatments for patients with stage I-III breast cancers include 1) breast conserving surgery (BCS) plus adjuvant radiotherapy; 2) mastectomy; and 3) BCS alone (e.g. age > 70 in stage I for ER/PR+ status and received hormone therapy). Currently, there is a lack of information regarding...
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Fall 2014
The era of HIV in Uganda has impacted every sector of society, especially the health system. Nurses are commonly the only health professionals available at rural health facilities, working with heavy workloads in difficult circumstances. This study examined how rural nurses cared for people...
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Using Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Ghana: Understanding Healthcare Providers' Compliance with Policy Guidelines for Malaria Diagnosis in Peripheral Facilities
DownloadSpring 2014
Financing and implementation of malaria control measures expanded vastly over the past decade, leading to substantial reductions in global malaria morbidity and mortality. Yet malaria still threatens health and socio-economic development among the poorest populations particularly in sub-Saharan...
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Waiting Time Intervals for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Alberta: Quantification of Intervals and Identification of Risk Factors Associated with Delays
DownloadFall 2014
Background: Very little is known regarding the time required to diagnose and treat patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) in Canada. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is critical for optimizing the quality and effectiveness of NSCLC care. Purpose: To quantify the duration of diagnostic...
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Spring 2015
Canadian research on the phenomenon of waterpipe (WP) use has been slow to develop. Significant knowledge gaps have hampered tobacco control efforts in this area. This thesis presents results from three multidisciplinary studies that were designed to provide fundamental knowledge about WP use. ...
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We are not all the same: Differentials in Diet Quality and Food Consumption across Canadian Immigrant and Domestic Resident Population
DownloadSpring 2023
Background: The association between diet and immigration is multidimensional; in addition, it varies considerably, depending on the nutrient or food component in question and more importantly, the ethnicities of immigrants to Canada. Current literature identifies dietary patterns in the general...
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Spring 2014
Introduction: “Pain coping” refers to cognitive and behavioral pain management methods. Little is known about the determinants of coping style. Objective: To investigate factors predicting coping in whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) and onset of severe neck/low back pain. Methods: In secondary...