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…However, radiographs, which are the current standard of diagnosis, have limitations. Joshua Levitz’s research seeks to develop a better way to diagnose FIS. His study involves creating computerized, 3-D bony…
…in hip fractures. The risk for fracture during a fall depends on the mechanics of the fall and the use of specific protective responses, including landing on outstretched hands, contracting…
…processes that nurses use to prevent or reduce error. Kim Shearer is applying the model of “Situational Awareness” (SA) to study pediatric nurses performing resuscitation of children in hospital. SA…
…of heart attack, there is little data available regarding their levels of exposure to hazardous work conditions and the risk associated with health outcomes. Canadian policy-makers are seeking new evidence…
…plaque develop, grow, and become less stable. She is focusing on a protein called Granzyme B, which is known to cause plaques. What is unknown is which of two possible…
…reproductive system. Frequently, men with early prostate cancer have no warning symptoms. PTEN is a tumour suppressor gene that has been linked to prostate cancer. PTEN helps promote apoptosis (cell…
…in particular, have poor prognosis. This type of tumour is especially aggressive, metastatic, resistant to treatment, and has individual cells capable of withstanding adverse conditions in the tumour. Herceptin®, a…
…without affecting the sequence of the underlying genetic code. The airway lining cells, or epithelium, are a promising cell type in which to identify novel mechanisms of asthma. Jian-Qing He…
…is a disease characterized by resistance of our bodies to insulin, a hormone needed for normal metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. This resistance leads to prolonged elevation of blood…
…of stress. Chronic elevations of cortisol have negative effects on cardiovascular, immune, and brain systems and potentially increase the risk for diabetes, hypertension, immune system deficiency, and other illnesses. Being…