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Using diffusion MRI technique as a tool in the early detection of Alzheimer's Disease
(2012-11-23)
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that currently affects an estimated 500 000 Canadians, a prevalence that is expected to double within the next 25 years. It is projected that AD will impact the lives ...
VDAC and BNIP3: a crucial interaction's role in delayed neuronal cell death in stroke
(2012-11-23)
Stroke is currently the third-leading cause of death, and the primary cause of disability in Canada. In a stroke, the majority of neuron death is due to apoptosis triggered by stress from the ischemic insult. In theory, ...
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 ...
Understanding the impact of HIV among a vulnerable population in south India
(2012-11-26)
India has approximately 5.7 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Karnataka, a
southern state in India containing the capital city of Bangalore, is a prime example of an area demonstrating high HIV prevalence. ...
Evaluation of a novel head and neck immobilization device for external beam radiation therapy
(2012-11-26)
The purpose of this study was to compare the novel CDR Systems MayoMold to the Civco Medical Solutions standard neck roll in order to determine if the MayoMold should become widely used for head and neck cancer radiation ...
The Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program (AYMP): a peer-led health living after school program for achieving healthy weights and creating mentorship skills among First Nations children living in a northern isolated setting.
(2012-11-26)
Objective: To assess the efficacy of a peer-led healthy living program on weight gain, and body composition, as well as knowledge of healthy foods and activities when run in a remote isolated community. Design: A non-randomized ...
Examining the effects of a novel model of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing wait times and increasing adherence to behavior changes promoted by the program
(2012-11-26)
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an effective secondary preventative strategy in patients who have undergone a cardiac event. Even so, some aspects of CR programming remain to be optimized. For example, some patients delay ...
MicroRNA-301a attenuates collagen gel contractility and promotes proliferation of human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells
(2012-11-23)
Previous data in our lab suggests that human mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) of bone marrow
origin display a myofibroblast phenotype in vitro. Coincident with the onset of a myofibroblast phenotype, we observed a reduction ...
Operation inspiration: patients, puffers and plans for action - effect of web-based asthma management on asthma patient care and satisfaction
(2012-11-23)
Asthma is a common health problem in Canada and around the world. When asthma is not well controlled, it leads to increased use of SABAs (e.g. salbutamol), an increased number of physician and emergency room visits and a ...
Mature women's motivation for using and perception of the risks and benefits of natural health products (NHPs)
(2012-11-23)
Natural health products (NHPs) are gaining in popularity, becoming widely used by perimenopausal and postmenopausal women without professional guidance. Although roughly '71% of Canadians use some form of NHP', physicians ...