Browsing University of Manitoba Scholarship by Title
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A comparative study of the gut microbiota in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases—does a common dysbiosis exist?
(2018-12-13)Abstract Background Immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID) represents a substantial health concern. It is widely recognized that IMID patients are at a higher risk for ... -
A comparison of biologically variable ventilation to recruitment manoeuvres in a porcine model of acute lung injury
(2004-11-24)Abstract Background Biologically variable ventilation (return of physiological variability in rate and tidal volume using a computer-controller) was compared to control mode ... -
A critical appraisal of delirium clinical practice guidelines relevant to the care of older adults in the emergency department with a synthesis of recommendations: an umbrella review protocol
(2022-12-05)Abstract Background Up to 35% of older adults present to the emergency department (ED) with delirium or develop the condition during their ED stay. Delirium associated with ... -
A Critical Review of Oxazolidinones: An Alternative or Replacement for Glycopeptides and Streptogramins?
(2001-1-1)OBJECTIVE: To review the available data on the oxazolidinones linezolid and eperezolid.DATA SELECTION: Published reports were obtained by searching MEDLINE for articles published between 1992 and 2000, inclusive. References ... -
A cross-sectional study evaluating cardiovascular risk and statin prescribing in the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network database
(2022-05-25)Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Canada. Assessment and management of CVD risk is essential in reducing disease ... -
A decoding-based fusion rule for cooperative spectrum sensing with nonorthogonal transmission of local decisions
(2013-07-08)Abstract Cooperative spectrum sensing in cognitive radio (CR) networks is studied in which each CR performs energy detection to obtain a binary decision on the absence/presence of the ... -
A deep neural network based regression model for triglyceride concentrations prediction using epigenome-wide DNA methylation profiles
(2018-09-17)Abstract Background Epigenetic modification has an effect on gene expression under the environmental alteration, but it does not change corresponding genome sequence. DNA ... -
A descriptive analysis of food pantries in twelve American states: hours of operation, faith-based affiliation, and location
(2022-03-17)Abstract Background Our objectives were to describe both the development, and content, of a charitable food dataset that includes geographic information for food pantries in ... -
A descriptive qualitative examination of knowledge translation practice among health researchers in Manitoba, Canada
(2017-09-06)Abstract Background The importance of effective translation of health research findings into action has been well recognized, but there is evidence to suggest that the practice ... -
A Descriptive Study of Human Salmonella Serotype Typhimurium Infections Reported in Ontario from 1990 to 1997
(2003-1-1)BACKGROUND: Salmonella infections cause gastrointestinal and systemic diseases worldwide and are the leading causes of food-borne illnesses in North America (1-4). Salmonella serotype typhimurium (ST), in particular, is ... -
A Directional Antenna in a Matching Liquid for Microwave Radar Imaging
(2015-11-10)The detailed design equations and antenna parameters for a directional antenna for breast imaging are presented in this paper. The antenna was designed so that it could be immersed in canola oil to achieve efficient coupling ... -
A discrete single server queue with Markovian arrivals and phase type group services
(1995-1-1)We consider a single-server discrete queueing system in which arrivals occur according to a Markovian arrival process. Service is provided in groups of size no more than M customers. The service times are assumed to ... -
A double-blind, randomized, crossover trial protocol of whole hemp seed protein and hemp seed protein hydrolysate consumption for hypertension
(2020-04-23)Abstract Background Primary hypertension accounts for almost 95% of all cases of high blood pressure and is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle ... -
A Dutch Fanconi Anemia FANCC Founder Mutation in Canadian Manitoba Mennonites
(2012-6-4)Fanconi anemia (FA) is a recessive DNA instability disorder associated with developmental abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and a predisposition to cancer. Based on their sensitivity to DNA cross-linking agents, FA cells ... -
A finite capacity queue with Markovian arrivals and two servers with group services
(1994-1-1)In this paper we consider a finite capacity queuing system in which arrivals are governed by a Markovian arrival process. The system is attended by two exponential servers, who offer services in groups of varying sizes. ... -
A generalizable pre-clinical research approach for orphan disease therapy
(2012-06-15)AbstractWith the advent of next-generation DNA sequencing, the pace of inherited orphan disease gene identification has increased dramatically, a situation that will continue for at least the next several years. At present, ... -
A Kenyan newspaper analysis of the limitations of voluntary medical male circumcision and the importance of sustained condom use
(2012-06-21)Abstract Background Since the completion of three clinical trials indicating that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is an effective method to reduce men’s chances of acquiring HIV, ... -
A machine learning-based clinical tool for diagnosing myopathy using multi-cohort microarray expression profiles
(2020-11-30)Abstract Background Myopathies are a heterogenous collection of disorders characterized by dysfunction of skeletal muscle. In practice, myopathies are frequently encountered by physicians and precise diagnosis remains a ... -
A major quantitative trait locus conferring adult plant partial resistance to crown rust in oat
(2014-09-27)Abstract Background Crown rust, caused by Puccinia coronata f. sp. avenae, is the most important disease of oat worldwide. ... -
A meta-collection of nitrogen stable isotope data measured in Arctic marine organisms from the Canadian Beaufort Sea, 1983–2013
(2021-09-06)Abstract Objectives Existing information on Arctic marine food web structure is fragmented. Integrating data across research programs is an important strategy for building a ...