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Climate change, women, and children: Assessing health vulnerability, impacts, and adaptation in the Kavre district, Nepal
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Nepal is ranked as one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Certain Nepalese subpopulations, including women and children, are at higher risk than others and may experience climate change impacts disproportionately due to socioeconomic disparities, gender roles, limited mobility...
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Clinical, Laboratory and Treatment Outcome Characteristics of Foreign-Born Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Alberta by Immigration Status, 2004-2013
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Canada is a low TB incidence country, with a rate of 4.4 per 100,000 in 2014. Despite this low incidence rate, TB affects certain groups disproportionately, most notably foreign-born persons from high incidence countries and Indigenous peoples. This study compares clinical, laboratory, and...
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CNS Tumours: Exploring Barriers to Registration and Feasibility of Extracting Molecular Characteristics
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Two concerns regarding the collection of data for brain and other central nervous system (CNS) tumours in Canada are under-reporting of non-malignant tumours and the need for improved reporting of clinically relevant molecular information. The first part of our study, addressing under-reporting,...
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Common Conditions in Primary Care and Minimal Clinically Important Differences on Depression Scales
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Primary care has the highest patient volume and the greatest complexity of illness compared to other specialties and levels of health care. Although local data are available, a global perspective on the most common reasons for consulting primary care is lacking. Identifying these conditions would...
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Spring 2019
The pre and post diagnostic phases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) care are inherently uncertain for patients and caregivers. The emotional character of ALS related communications requires that providers have a high degree of skill and tact. Understanding patient and caregiver preferences...
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Fall 2024
Background: Despite some improvements, many Canadian children still fail to meet dietary guidelines, lacking sufficient intake of fruit and vegetables while consuming high-fat, high-sugar foods, and excessive sodium. Establishing healthy dietary habits in childhood reduces the risk of obesity and...
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COVID-19 Pandemic Responses and Programs in Canada’s Northern and Indigenous Communities: Understanding Implementation and Implications
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The quick onset of COVID-19 left countries and communities worldwide in need of emergency management procedures. Analysis from previous pandemics, such as H1N1, showed that blanket approaches to health policy and public health messaging were not effective for Indigenous groups in Canada; rather,...
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Fall 2020
Acute Liver Failure (ALF) is a rare syndrome involving rapid deterioration of liver function in patients without pre-existing liver disease or cirrhosis. Within North America, acetaminophen (APAP)-induced ALF represents the most common etiology. Regardless of etiology, ALF patients are critically...
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Spring 2022
The number of incarcerated women continues to rise at alarming rates, increasing the pressure on an already overcrowded prison system. Although re-integrating women back into the community post-release should be of utmost importance, literature continues to document the many needs of women...
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Defining Quality in Early Learning and Childcare among Visible Cultural Minority Families in Edmonton, Alberta
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Immigration is a key part of Canada’s strategy for population growth, and in recent years the number of visible minority immigrant families have seen a significant increase. However, they face significant settlement challenges that can lead to chronic poverty. For those with children, poverty can...