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Spring 2016
Background: Cycling is an increasingly popular recreational activity and mode of transportation, and many North American municipalities are implementing policies and infrastructure to encourage cycling participation for all ages. Crashes while cycling, however, can have devastating consequences...
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Fall 2009
This thesis presents the results of three studies examining the management of migraine in children. First we conducted a systematic review of all clinical trials conducted in children and adolescents of the acute migraine therapy. A meta-analysis of the 26 randomized controlled trials is...
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Quality indicators for patients presenting to emergency departments with cerebrovascular events: A chart review and prospective study of transient ischemic attacks and stroke within the Alberta Health Services-Edmonton Zone
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This thesis presents the results from a retrospective chart review of medical records and a prospective patient interview of stroke patients within the AHS Edmonton-Zone emergency departments. Of 7330 charts reviewed, 17% had a diagnosis other than stroke/TIA (misclassified). Of the 336 patients...
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Fall 2011
The assessment of self harm risk is a common, difficult, and perplexing task for many physicians, especially those working in the emergency department (ED). A cohort study was conducted where 181 patients were enrolled in two EDs within the city of Edmonton. Initial interviews were conducted in...