Browsing Rady Faculty of Health Sciences by Title
Now showing items 1237-1256 of 1640
-
Rac2 is involved in bleomycin-induced lung inflammation leading to pulmonary fibrosis
(2014-06-27)Abstract Background Pulmonary fibrotic diseases induce significant morbidity and mortality, for which there are limited therapeutic options available. Rac2, a ras-related guanosine ... -
Rac2 is involved in bleomycin-induced lung inflammation leading to pulmonary fibrosis
(2014-06-27)Abstract Background Pulmonary fibrotic diseases induce significant morbidity and mortality, for which there are limited therapeutic options available. Rac2, a ras-related ... -
Radiographic characterization of the hands in Ritscher-Schinzel/3-C syndrome
(2013-11-07)Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to identify whether specific radiographic hand changes were characteristic of RSS and could serve as a diagnostic tool. Materials ... -
A randomized clinical trial comparing breast and abdominal related morbidity of DIEP and SIEA flaps
(2012-11-23)Background: The deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) is the current standard of care in autologous breast reconstruction. The newer superficial inferior epigastric artery flap (SIEA) is felt to be an improvement ... -
A Randomized Clinical Trial of the in vivo effect of non-metallic vs metallic hand scalers on zirconia implant supported crowns during a year of peri-implant maintenance
(2019)Background: This study examined whether the degree of abutment surface modification that may occur with regular periodontal instrumentation has a clinical impact in terms of increased plaque accumulation and increased ... -
Rapid review programs to support health care and policy decision making: a descriptive analysis of processes and methods
(2015-03-14)Abstract Background Health care decision makers often need to make decisions in limited timeframes and cannot await the completion of a full evidence review. Rapid reviews ... -
The Rare Congenital Anomaly Omphalocele: A Review of 25 years of Management
(2017)Objective: The objective of this study was to: 1. Evaluate the various techniques chosen for management of small versus giant omphalocele & the complications that arose for each 2. Compare the above outcomes with ... -
Rates of readmissionand death associated with leaving hospital against medical advice: a population-based study
(CMA, 2013-08-26)Background: Leaving hospital against medical advice may have adverse consequences. Previous studies have been limited by evaluating specific types of patients, small sample sizes and incomplete determination of outcomes. ... -
Rationale and design of the PeriOperative ISchemic Evaluation-3 (POISE-3): a randomized controlled trial evaluating tranexamic acid and a strategy to minimize hypotension in noncardiac surgery
(2022-01-31)Abstract Background For patients undergoing noncardiac surgery, bleeding and hypotension are frequent and associated with increased mortality and cardiovascular complications. ... -
Rationale and development of a business case for antimicrobial stewardship programs in acute care hospital settings
(2018-08-29)Abstract Background Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been shown to reduce inappropriate antimicrobial use and its consequences. However, these programs lack ... -
Reaction Time and Mobility Testing in a Cross-Canada Population of Older Drivers
(2012-03-12)Older drivers over the age of 70 are a rapidly growing part of the Canadian population, and increasing driver age is associated with a higher prevalence of and morbidity in motor vehicle accidents. Current driver evaluation ... -
Readiness to provide child health services in rural Uttar Pradesh, India: mapping, monitoring and ongoing supportive supervision
(2021-09-04)Abstract Background In 2018, 875 000 under-five children died in India with children from poor families and rural communities disproportionately affected. Community health ... -
Real world risk of infusion reactions and effectiveness of front-line obinutuzumab plus chlorambucil compared with other frontline treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
(2022-02-06)Abstract Background Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in North America. Previous studies have shown improved progression free survival ... -
Reassessing access to intensive care using an estimate of the population incidence of critical illness
(2018-08-20)Abstract Background The consistently observed male predominance of patients in intensive care units (ICUs) has raised concerns about gender-based disparities in ICU access. ... -
Recurrent Thoracic Duplication Cyst with Associated Mediastinal Gas
(1998-1-1)Mediastinal cysts are not uncommon in the pediatric age group. Presentation varies from an abnormality found on routine chest radiograph to severe respiratory distress and even respiratory failure. Presentation depends on ... -
Red blood cell transfusion in animal models of acute brain injuries: a systematic review protocol
(2021-06-14)Abstract Background Anemia is common in neurocritically ill patients. Considering the limited clinical evidence in this population, preclinical data may provide some understanding ... -
Red blood cell transfusion in patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review protocol
(2014-06-18)Abstract Background Anemia is a prevalent condition in critically ill patients and red blood cell transfusions are frequent. Although transfusions at low hemoglobin levels have been shown to be ... -
Reducing Aminoglycoside Ototoxicity
(2012-03-12)Objective: The objective of this project was to determine whether sodium thiosulphate (STS) could be used clinically to reduce hearing loss caused by gentamicin, an aminoglycoside. First, we established the appropriate ...