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- 1Achtymichuk, Karly A
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- 1Al-Adra, David P.
- 1Albalawi, Zaina H
- 1Anderson, Sarah J
- 7Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science
- 6Department of Surgery
- 5School of Public Health
- 3Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 3School Public Health Sciences
- 2Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- 2Eurich, Dean (School of Public Health)
- 2Johnson, Jeff A. (School of Public Health Sciences, University of Alberta)
- 2Williams, Beverly (Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta)
- 1Al Hamarneh, Yazid (Pharmacology)
- 1Anderson, Colin (Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Surgery)
- 1Baldwin, Troy (Medical Microbiology and Immunology)
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Fall 2018
Individuals with diabetes experience higher postoperative morbidity and mortality. This thesis aims to evaluate the effect of a multimodal care pathway package; the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS®) program, on those with diabetes. The first section systematically evaluated the state of the...
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Spring 2013
Glucose is the sole fuel for the brain in normal physiological conditions. Absence of glucose or its presence in high concentrations has been shown to be harmful to neurons. Microglia, the innate immune cells of the brain, are the first line of defense against changes in the CNS environment and...
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The impact of diabetic foot problems on health-related quality of life of people with diabetes
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People with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing foot complications and this chronic condition continues to be the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations in Canada. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the impact diabetic foot problems have on health-related quality of life of...
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The Impact of Restrictive Drug Coverage Policies on Pharmacoepidemiologic Methods and Health Outcomes
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The unintended consequences of restrictive drug coverage policies on epidemiologic research methods and population health outcomes have been understudied. The primary objective of this program of research was to study the impact of these policies on the magnitude and direction of potential bias...
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Fall 2015
The development of the Edmonton protocol was an important milestone in the process of establishing islet transplantation as a cure for diabetes. However, many challenges must still be overcome, including the shortage of donor organs. To address this issue, we believe that neonatal porcine islets...
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Fall 2012
Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) have an increased risk of bladder cancer, relative to non-diabetic individuals. We aimed to investigate factors that may influence this association. Some reports suggest an association between the glucose-lowering drug pioglitazone and bladder cancer. Our...
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Vitamin D Status and Health-care Outcomes in an Ambulatory Population of Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney disease: A Five-year Follow-up.
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Vitamin D (VitD) deficiency is a prevalent condition in Canada, especially in northern latitudes where sunlight exposure is limited. Elderly patients especially those with chronic conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have a higher risk of developing vitD...
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Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Health in Adults with Diabetic Nephropathy: Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial
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Vitamin D (vitD) is a nutrient of concern in Canada particularly for those with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participants (18-80y) with diabetes and CKD were randomized to receive either 50mcg/day (n=33) or 1,000mcg/month (n=30) vitD3 for 6-months. Variables studied included:...
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Spring 2015
Background: Diabetes and chronic kidney disease are two leading public health concerns. Patients with both diabetes and chronic kidney disease may be at elevated risk for suboptimal nutrient status due to diet restrictions, electrolyte and fluid imbalance, and altered metabolism. Objectives: The...