The negative effects of obesity on quality of life, daily functioning and overall health are well documented. Specifically, obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Despite this knowledge, the incidence of obesity continues to increase exponentially leading some, generally extreme cases, to seek out laparascopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), as a means to control […]

Pressure ulcer is one of the top five leading causes for re-hospitalization of spinal cord injured patients. In general, there are three main difficulties associated with treating these ulcers: 1) Presence of cavities and tunnels which makes it difficult to treat with conventional regimens, 2) A high chance of infection and, 3) Susceptibility to weight-bearing […]

In partnership with True North Clinical Research, two studies are proposed to examine the moderating effect of using cannabis on anxiety in response to death-thoughts. In Study 1, participants will be randomly assigned to consume cannabis either before or after thinking about death. Self-reported affect will be assessed to determine if cannabis helps reduce death-anxiety. […]

Up to 30% of the population has a Fatty Liver Disease (FLD, a condition in which fat builds up in your liver). Non-invasive ultrasound assessment of this liver condition is an increasing demand in healthcare service due to its high risks leads to advanced liver diseases. However, an ultrasound-based examination has made the manual inspection […]

It has been shown that a mother’s conduct, together with her relationship with her daughter, can directly and indirectly impact her daughter’s well-being and development (e.g., eating habits, body image, and self-esteem). Studies have shown that the mother/daughter relationship influences every stage of the daughter’s development, with particular influence in the formation of the young […]

Oncology specialists are few in numbers and cannot be present within every hospital or clinic providing their guidance and support. There are institutions in this world with oncology experts that can provide the best possible care and the knowledge of these experts is stored in medical case files within the hospital. With the power of […]

Ce projet vise à déterminer les avenues de réformes qui permettraient d’optimiser le don d’organes au Québec. Il s’inscrit dans le Plan d’action 2016-2021 pour Transplant Québec et pour le don d’organes au Québec. Spécifiquement, le cadre normatif applicable au don d’organes au Québec sera analysé puis comparé à celui de d’autres juridictions, notamment celles […]

Patients with dementia will eventually experience significant loss of cognitive function. Many will have difficulty properly communicating life’s challenges and instead become agitated, resulting in verbal or physical aggression. Monitoring the risk of a resident harming themselves or others due to aggressive behavior is a priority within a long-term care facility where dementia is present. […]

The use of mobile devices, such as the iPad are quickly becoming an ideal tool for client education. Currently available medical applications range from nutrition guides, calorie counting and exercise programs to blood pressure monitoring and diabetes management tools. These consumer-oriented health applications are believed to empower clients to become active participants in their health […]

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is an all too prevalent form of childhood trauma worldwide. Nearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men experience some form of abuse in their childhood. CSA has been linked to numerous long-term effects: PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, suicidal ideation, and cognitive impairment. Growing […]

Intracranial aneurysms are relatively common, occurring in 2-5% of the general population. Rupture of the aneurysm can result in a stroke with a devastating 30-day mortality of 45%. Further, severe medical conditions are possible in which up to one third of patients may die before reaching the hospital and one third will become severely debilitated. […]

An infusion pump is a medical device that automatically administers set amounts of drugs into a patient intravenously. Drug errors occur when an incorrect dose or dose rate is programmed. To avoid such errors, a drug library is created providing dose limits for every drug. “Smart” infusion pumps provide a tracking system, saving all pump […]