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Uptake of slow-release oral morphine as opioid agonist treatment among hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder
(Wiley, 2021)
Introduction: Buprenorphine and methadone are highly effective first-line medications for opioid agonist treatment (OAT) but are not acceptable to all patients. We aimed to assess the uptake of slow-release oral morphine ...
Pregnant and postpartum women's perceptions of barriers and enablers to physical activity during pregnancy: a qualitative systematic review protocol.
(2020-07)
Background: Moderate physical activity throughout pregnancy has been shown to have many health benefits for the mother, including reductions in the risk of preeclampsia and gestational weight gain, as well as improvements ...
Assessing the frequency with which primary care providers address sleep of infants and young children
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-03-07)
Sleep problems during early development are common and associated with negative health outcomes. Earlier recognition of poor sleep health permits earlier intervention and improved outcomes. This retrospective cohort study ...
Transabdominal ultrasound of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A multi-centered population-based study in sensitivity, associated diagnostic intervals, and survival (preprint)
(Elsevier, 2022-11)
Abstract
Objectives
To determine the sensitivity of ultrasound (US) in detecting pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in our region, to identify factors associated with US test result, and assess the impact on the diagnostic ...
Systematic review of diffuse hemispheric glioma, H3 G34-mutant: Outcomes and associated clinical factors
(Oxford Academic, 2022-08-19)
Background:
A comprehensive review and description of the clinical features that impact prognosis for patients with diffuse hemispheric glioma, H3 G34-mutant (G34-DHG) is needed. Understanding survival and prognostic ...
No difference in cerebral perfusion between the wild-type and the 5XFAD mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease
(Nature Research, 2022-12)
Abstract
Neuroimaging with [2,2-dimethyl-3-[(2R,3E)-3-oxidoiminobutan-2-yl]azanidylpropyl]-[(2R,3E)-3-hydroxyiminobutan-2-yl]azanide;oxo(99Tc)technetium-99(3+) ([99mTc]HMPAO) single photon emission computed tomography ...
Comparison of Bolus Versus Dual-Syringe Administration Systems on Glass Yttrium-90 Microsphere Deposition in an In Vitro Microvascular Hepatic Tumor Model
(Elsevier, 2023-01)
Purpose
To utilize an in vitro microvascular hepatic tumor model to compare the deposition characteristics of glass yttrium-90 microspheres using the dual-syringe (DS) and traditional bolus administration methods.
Materials ...
Canadian Association of Radiologists Prostate MRI White Paper
(Sage Journals, 2022-11)
Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy and the third most common cause of death in Canadian men. In light of evolving diagnostic pathways for prostate cancer and the increased use of MRI, which now includes its use ...
Resting state functional connectivity in SLE patients and association with cognitive impairment and blood–brain barrier permeability (Postprint)
(Oxford Acadmic, 2022-06-14)
Objective
Extensive blood–brain barrier (BBB) leakage has been linked to cognitive impairment in SLE. This study aimed to examine the associations of brain functional connectivity (FC) with cognitive impairment and BBB ...
A survey of local diagnostic reference levels for the head, thorax, abdomen and pelvis computed tomography in Norway and Canada
(Sage Journals, 2022-10-07)
Background
Computed tomography (CT) contributes to 60% of the collective dose in medical imaging. Literature has demonstrated that patient dose varies across regions and countries. Establishing diagnostic reference levels ...