Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Browse by
Collections in this community
Recent Submissions
-
Data-driven identification of plasma metabolite clusters and metabolites of interest for potential detection of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer cases versus cancer-free controls
(2022-10-12)Abstract Background Metabolomics is a potential means for biofluid-based lung cancer detection. We conducted a non-targeted, data-driven assessment of plasma from early-stage ... -
Screening for prostate cancer: protocol for updating multiple systematic reviews to inform a Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care guideline update
(2022-10-26)Abstract Purpose To inform updated recommendations by the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care on screening for prostate cancer in adults aged 18 years and older in ... -
Changes in concentrations of cervicovaginal immune mediators across the menstrual cycle: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data
(2022-10-05)Abstract Background Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle play a key role in shaping immunity in the cervicovaginal tract. Cervicovaginal fluid contains cytokines, ... -
Evaluation of factors that influenced the length of hospital stay using data mining techniques
(2022-10-29)Abstract Background length of stay (LOS) is the time between hospital admission and discharge. LOS has an impact on hospital management and hospital care functions. ... -
Birth registration coverage according to the sex of the head of household: an analysis of national surveys from 93 low- and middle-income countries
(2022-10-19)Abstract Background Within-country inequalities in birth registration coverage (BRC) have been documented according to wealth, place of residence and other household ... -
Evaluation of baseline pediatric readiness of emergency departments in Manitoba, Canada
(2022-10-10)Abstract Background Data on the readiness of the general emergency departments (EDs) in Canada to care for children requiring emergency care are limited. Recent evidence ... -
vACcine COnfidence amongst those living with alleRgy during the COVID pandemic (ACCORD): a scoping review protocol
(2022-09-18)Abstract Background Reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccines have been documented, which may also contribute to hesitancy. Despite the low likelihood that the ... -
Building Emotional Awareness and Mental Health (BEAM): study protocol for a phase III randomized controlled trial of the BEAM app-based program for mothers of children 18–36 months
(2022-09-05)Abstract Background The prevalence of maternal depression and anxiety has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, and pregnant individuals are experiencing concerningly elevated ... -
Emergency contraception subsidy in Canada: a comparative policy analysis
(2022-09-01)Abstract Background In Canada, cost prohibits access to emergency contraception (EC) which may assist to prevent unintended pregnancy. The drug, ulipristal acetate (UPA-EC), ... -
Building capacity for integrated knowledge translation: a description of what we can learn from trainees’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2022-09-15)Abstract The use of collaborative health research approaches, such as integrated knowledge translation (IKT), was challenged during the COVID-19 pandemic due to physical distancing measures and transition to ... -
COVID-19 pandemic or chaos time management: first-line worker shortage – a qualitative study in three Canadian Provinces
(2022-09-03)Abstract Background Over the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, front-line care workers (FLCWs) —in this case, at long-term care facilities (LTCFs)— have been the ... -
Three-dimensional nuclear telomere architecture and differential expression of aurora kinase genes in chronic myeloid leukemia to measure cell transformation
(2022-09-29)Abstract Background Telomere dysfunction results in aneuploidy, and ongoing chromosomal abnormalities. The three-dimensional (3D) nuclear organization of telomeres allows for ... -
Paramedic attitudes towards prehospital spinal care: a cross-sectional survey
(2022-09-20)Abstract Background The optimal application of spinal motion restriction (SMR) in the prehospital setting continues to be debated. Few studies have examined how changing ... -
Implementation and facilitation of post-resuscitation debriefing: a comparative crossover study of two post-resuscitation debriefing frameworks
(2022-09-02)Abstract Background Post-resuscitation debriefing (PRD) is the process of facilitated, reflective discussion, enabling team-based interpersonal feedback and identification of ... -
Characteristics of new users of recent antidiabetic drugs in Canada and the United Kingdom
(2022-09-29)Abstract Background Characteristics of patients using newer 2nd and 3rd line antidiabetic drugs in a real-world setting are poorly understood. We described the characteristics ... -
Public health genomics capacity assessment: readiness for large-scale pathogen genomic surveillance in Canada’s public health laboratories
(2022-09-24)Abstract Background Along with rapid diagnostic testing, contact tracing, and public health measures, an effective pandemic response incorporates genomics-based surveillance. ... -
Canadian Veteran chronic disease prevalence and health services use in the five years following release: a matched retrospective cohort study using routinely collected data
(2022-09-05)Abstract Background Occupational exposures may result in Canadian military Veterans having poorer health and higher use of health services after transitioning to civilian life ... -
Frontotemporal Dementia-related glucose metabolic pattern assessed by FDG-PET
(2020-08-06)Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) are leading causes of dementia. -
Investigation of the Disease Manifestations and Genetics of a novel TDP1 Mutation, the gene implicated in Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Axonal Neuropathy 1 (SCAN1)
(2020-08-06)Tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase 1 (TDP1) is a protein best-characterized in its DNA repair role via resolution of stalled Topoisomerase1-DNA (TOP1-DNA) complexes. These stalled complexes would otherwise collide with DNA ...