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UGT2B17, exemestane metabolism, and their association with physical health-related quality of life in Caucasian postmenopausal women participating in the Mammary Prevention.3 Trial
Background: In the Mammary Prevention.3 (MAP.3) trial of exemestane (EXE) for breast cancer prevention, postmenopausal women commonly reported physical menopause-related symptoms, such as joint and muscle pain and fatigue. ... -
Uptake of the Periodic Health Exam Among Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities From 2003 to 2015
(2016-08-09)Background: Over the past decade, annual heath exams have been de-emphasized for the general population but emphasized for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The purpose of this project was to ... -
The Use and Neurological Safety of the Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine: The Ontario Grade 8 HPV Vaccine Cohort Study
(2012-09-28)The quadrivalent (q-) human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is praised for its near perfect efficacy of 98% in the per-protocol population and minimal safety concerns. Adherence to the dosing schedule of 0, 2 and 6 months ... -
The use and safety of the quadrivalent HPV vaccine in Grade 8 girls in KFL&A
(2015-12-16)INTRODUCTION: Use of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine through Ontario’s $117 million program has been low, reaching only half of the eligible population. Safety concerns have been identified as a major ... -
The use of Palliatiave Radiotherapy for bone and brain metastases in Ontario
(2009-09-26)Abstract Background: Palliative radiotherapy (PRT) plays an important role in the management of patients with bone and brain metastases; however, little is known about the use of this treatment in Ontario. Objectives: ... -
Using Population Health Surveys to Measure the Use of Services and the Prevalence of Psychiatric and/or Behavioural Conditions in Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
(2009-10-30)Background: Compared to the general population, individuals with intellectual disabilities have a higher prevalence of health problems, including psychiatric and/or behavioural conditions (dual diagnosis). Research suggests ... -
Validation of quality indicators for radical prostatectomy
(2007-08-29)BACKGROUND: Radical prostatectomy is the surgical procedure performed on men with clinically localized prostate cancer. In recent years, radical prostatectomy quality indicators have been recommended, but the feasibility ... -
A Validation Study of Computer-Based Diagnostic Algorithms for Chronic Disease Surveillance
(2012-07-24)Background: Chronic conditions comprise a significant amount of healthcare utilization. For example, people with chronic diseases account for 51% of family physician encounters. Therefore, diagnostic algorithms based on ... -
Vitamin D and mammographic density in postmenopausal women: A cohort study nested within a chemoprevention trial
(2014-03-31)Background: Vitamin D may be important in the causal pathway to breast cancer (BC) by influencing mammographic breast density (MD). However, previous study results in postmenopausal women are inconsistent. Study objectives ... -
Vitamin D status in winter and summer among nurses and implications for cancer etiology
(2009-09-23)Background: Recent research indicates that inadequate vitamin D status may incur increased cancer risk, particularly for breast and colon cancer. Cutaneous generation of vitamin D through direct absorption of summer sunlight ... -
Weight Loss in the Chiropractic Profession
Background: Excess weight places a significant burden on health. Clinical practice guidelines advise healthcare professionals to provide weight management interventions to patients with overweight and obesity. Chiropractic ... -
Witnessing Public Drinking and its Relevance to Discrimination Against Individuals Living With Alcohol Use Disorders
Objective: The primary goal of this study was to determine if a relationship existed between how often a person perceives public drinking in their neighbourhood and if they discriminate against individuals living with ...