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Fall 2017
In this time of truth and reconciliation, an Indigenous health research question was asked, responded to, and interpreted by people whose genealogy includes Cree, Blackfoot (Piikani), Kwakwaka’wakw, Stoney and Métis. Indigenous HIV in Canada is described from the point of view of those who live...
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Characterization of the roles of leishmanolysin and venom-allergen-like proteins during the infection of Biomphalaria glabrata by Schistosoma mansoni
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Among the world’s most significantly neglected diseases is schistosomiasis, estimated to have infected over 261 million disadvantaged people in the tropics, and placing an additional 800 million people at risk (McManus, 2012; WHO, 2015). Despite recent international efforts to eliminate...
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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...
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Long-term Healthcare Transition Pathways Among Community Dwelling Adults with Dementia in Alberta, Canada; A retrospective cohort analysis
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In Canada, one in five adults over the age of 80 have dementia. Dementia negatively impacts other chronic conditions and is associated with a higher risk of death, frailty and higher health-care costs. Health care transitions are major events; the abrupt nature of transitions, are confusing and...
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Spring 2018
Critical care nephrology is a rapidly growing and developing field within critical care medicine. It encompasses the entire spectrum of mild acute kidney injury (AKI), usually represented by a change in biochemical markers (i.e., serum creatinine and urea) or alterations in clinical parameters...
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An Evaluation of Medical Emergency Team Activation in Hospitalized Patients Designated as Not for Resuscitation
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The Medical Emergency Team (MET) responds to acute deterioration in hospitalized patients. The MET aims to reduce morbidity and mortality through early recognition and intervention in deteriorating patients. An adjunct role of the MET in limitations of medical therapy (LOMT) and end-of-life care...
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Fall 2020
BACKGROUND: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by resting tremors, instability, slowness of movement and rigidity, generally accompanied by non-motor symptoms such as mood disturbance, fatigue, constipation, incontinence and sleep disorders. Any...
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Fall 2019
Purpose The incidence of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) has been increasing over recent decades. Lutetium therapy has demonstrated benefit towards quality of life (QoL) overall in patients with metastatic GEP-NETs. However, factors influencing individual response to...
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Food for Thought: A Qualitative Study Exploring Food Skills Education as a Determinant of Healthy Eating
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Background: Canada is witnessing a growing recognition on the importance of food literacy; knowing how to purchase, prepare, and eat healthy food. Previous research has shown these core competencies can contribute to healthy eating. This is supported with the recent inclusion of certain...
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An Exploration of Musculoskeletal Injuries Occurring in a Canadian Police Agency: Can Fitness Test Results Predict Injury Risk?
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Background Police officers have a greater risk of injury compared to those in most other occupations. A police officer who suffers an injury may not be able to act in their full capacity while they recover resulting in sick time, decreased productivity, limited physical ability, or the...