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Early Detection of Progressive Chronic Kidney Disease by Monitoring Change in eGFR in CKD Stages 1, 2 & 3
(2014-10-14)RATIONALE: Early detection and effective treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is reported to halt or slow progression (pCKD) to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in many patients. Current guidelines recommend an eGFR ... -
The Economic Consequences of Delay in Radiotherapy: An Example in Early Breast Cancer
(2015-12-16)Waiting times for cancer radiotherapy have been a concern in Ontario for the past 20 years. A recent review of the clinical trials literature shows that waiting is associated with an increased risk of recurrence. Recurrence ... -
Effect of Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Dehydrogenase 1C (ADH1C) Polymorphisms on Total Plasma Homocysteine Levels
(2008-09-27)BACKGROUND: Evidence supports that an elevated level of total plasma homocysteine (tHcy) signifies a breakdown in the methionine-homocysteine cycle. This may result in folate deficiency, DNA methylation and oxidative ... -
The Effect of Antidepressants on Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality: A Population-based Cohort Study
(2007-09-17)Background: Antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and venlafaxine have the potential to exert beneficial effects on the heart via serotonin mediated antiplatelet activity. However, ... -
Effect of computer decision support system on antibiotic utilization in a complex continuing care and rehabilitation hospital
(2007-07-18)Background: Considerable amount of inappropriate antibiotic utilization has been observed in both acute and non-acute care hospitals. Literature has shown that strategies such as an order entry (OE) and computer decision ... -
The Effect of Exemestane on Menopause-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life and a Comparison With Clinician-Reported Toxicities: an Analysis of the NCIC CTG MAP.2 Chemoprevention Trial
(2012-06-07)Background: Exemestane is a drug of great interest for breast cancer prevention, because it inhibits estrogen production. Estrogen may operate by increasing breast density, a well-established biomarker for increased breast ... -
Effects of BMI Status on the Occurence and Recovery From Injuries in Youth
(2009-08-26)Background: Injury and obesity are two of the leading public health problems in youth around the world. To reduce the burden of obesity, efforts are underway to increase physical activity participation; however, physical ... -
EFFECTS OF MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH QTC PROLONGATION: PREVALENCE AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH USE AMONG OLDER ADULTS
Medications are commonly used by older adults and can provide many benefits. However, harmful side effects may occur, particularly when multiple medications are prescribed. Prolongation of the corrected QT (QTc) interval ... -
The Effects of Pre-operative Depression and/or Anxiety on Length of Stay of Cardiac Surgical Patients
(2010-11-04)Background: Previous literature has found mixed results concerning the relationship between depression, and anxiety, and length of hospital stay among cardiac surgical patients. Given the high prevalence of these psychiatric ... -
The Effects of Prenatal Prescription Medication Exposure on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Background: The increased occurrence of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a major public health concern within Canada and the United States. NAS is a drug withdrawal syndrome caused by the abrupt cessation of prolonged ... -
Effects of retirement on cognitive function: A gender and international perspecive
(2016-09-10)Background: As the global population is ageing, studying cognitive impairments including dementia, one of the leading causes of disability in old age worldwide, is of fundamental importance to public health. As a major ... -
Effects of the Natural Environment on Positive Emotional Health Among Young People in Canada
(2011-12-22)Background: Positive emotional health is an important component of overall health, and it is linked to many social and health outcomes among youth. The natural environment is thought to influence emotional health. Psychological ... -
Emotional and Physical Child Abuse in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters: a Focus on Haiti
Background: Child abuse remains a public health and human rights issue with severe consequences. Natural disasters can cause physical, social, and psychological stressors, which may lead to an increase in child directed ... -
Endometrial Cancer and Pre-Malignant Conditions in Young Women: Survey of Endometrial Sampling Practices by Canadian Gynecologists
(2010-08-06)Objective: To identify the physician-, patient- and health-system-related factors that influence gynecologists’ decision to recommend endometrial sampling in young women (less than 40 years) with abnormal uterine bleeding Study ... -
The Epidemiology and Health Economics of Ankle Injuries
(2016-10-04)The thesis focuses on a central theme of the epidemiology and health economics of ankle sprains to inform health policy and the provision of health services. It describes the burden, prognosis, resource utilization, and ... -
Established and suspected risk factors for breast cancer: A case-control study in Vancouver, BC and Kingston, ON
(2011-08-15)More than half of all cases of breast cancer occur among women without any known risk factors. More research is needed on suspected risk factors in order to refine current breast cancer screening tools. The objectives ... -
Estimating the burden of occupational bladder cancer in Ontario using the CAREX Canada database
(2008-09-04)Objective: This study attempts to estimate the proportion of incident cases of bladder cancer in Ontario, Canada that is due to exposure to occupational carcinogens. Methods: The population attributable risk approach is ... -
"Even Peacekeepers Expect Something in Return": An Exploratory Epidemiological Analysis of Sexual Interactions between UN Peacekeepers and Haitian Females
Background: In 2004, the UN sanctioned The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to address Haiti's political instability. Reports of sexual misconduct perpetrated by peacekeeping personnel, including ... -
Examination of body image among Canadian adolescents: Relations with physical activity and screen time
(2016-08-26)Background: Adolescence is a period of life associated with self-perceptions of negative body image. Physical activity levels are low and screen time levels are also high during this stage. These perceptions and behaviours ... -
An Examination of Canadian Family Physicians’ Knowledge and Practice Patterns Regarding Breast Cancer Prevention
(2009-09-26)Family physician (FP) knowledge regarding breast cancer risk assessment and prevention strategies such as chemoprevention are important in ensuring that women at high risk for breast cancer are identified and receive proper ...