A5078236280- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Digestive system and related health
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Animal testing and alternatives
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Disaster Response and Management
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
Alberta Health Services
2013-2023
University of Alberta
2017
University of Guelph
2009-2012
Iowa State University
2010
Ontario Veterinary College
2010
University of Edinburgh
2009
Understanding consumers' food safety practices is helpful in reducing food-borne illness. A systematic literature search was conducted to establish a baseline of consumer Canada, identify research gaps and make recommendations for future research. To date, this the first study examining Canadian populations which gathers survey results measuring from both peer-reviewed, published non-peer-reviewed public opinion reports. The found 26 publications 1998 2011. Questions covered frequency...
Within outbreaks of Escherichia coli O157 (E. O157), at least 10–15% cases are thought to have been acquired by secondary transmission. However, there has little systematic quantification or characterisation outbreak worldwide. The aim this study was characterise cases, estimate the overall proportion that were result transmission and analyse relationships between primary mode transmission, country median age. Published data obtained from 90 confirmed in Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia,...
Concerns about the completeness and accuracy of reporting randomized clinical trials (RCTs) impact poor on decision making have been documented in medical field over past several decades. Experience from RCTs human medicine would suggest that failure to report critical trial features can be associated with biased estimated effect measures, there is evidence similar biases occur conducted livestock populations. In response these concerns, standardized guidelines for were developed implemented...
Abstract Background Risk factors for nosocomial COVID-19 outbreaks continue to evolve. The aim of this study was investigate a multi-ward outbreak between 1st September and 15th November 2020, occurring in setting without vaccination any healthcare workers or patients. Methods Outbreak report retrospective, matched case–control using incidence density sampling three cardiac wards an 1100-bed tertiary teaching hospital Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Patients were confirmed/probable cases...
To address concerns about the quality of reporting randomized controlled trials, and potential for biased treatment effects in poorly reported medical journals have adopted a common set guidelines, Consolidated Standards Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement, to improve trials.The clinical trials involving dogs cats might not be ideal, this associated with effects.Dogs used 100 randomly selected reports trials.Data related methodological completeness were extracted from each trial....
The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that may not be adequately reported trial reports. objective this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards Reporting Trials) statement reflect aspects reporting these trials. A 2-day consensus meeting held on 18–19 November 2008 Chicago, IL, USA, achieve objective. Prior meeting, a Web-based survey conducted identify issues for discussion. 24...
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy. Therefore, it is important that RCTs conducted with methodological rigor to prevent biased results and report in a manner allows reader evaluate internal external validity. Most human health journals now require manuscripts meet Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria reporting RCTs. Our objective was preharvest food safety using modification CONSORT assess quality completeness...
The conduct of randomized controlled trials in livestock with production, health, and food-safety outcomes presents unique challenges that may not be adequately reported trial reports. objective this project was to modify the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards Reporting Trials) statement reflect aspects reporting these trials. A 2-day consensus meeting held on November 18-19, 2008, Chicago, Illinois, achieve objective. Prior meeting, a Web-based survey conducted identify issues for discussion....
Summary Zoonoses, diseases that can spread under natural conditions between humans and other animals, are become a major public health concern in many countries including C anada. In anada, investigations of zoonotic disease incidents often conducted by inspectors ( PHI s). However, little is known about s' knowledge transmission pathogens, their perceptions importance or education regarding diseases. The objective this study was therefore to assess the knowledge, Canadian s Data were...
Factors affecting the seasonal distribution of norovirus outbreaks are not well understood. This study examined whether grade school settings at start year may be a factor. We searched Ovid Medline from January 2002 to June 2014 for studies that provided all reported in developed country by month minimum three years. Historical years were obtained verifiable sources. The outbreak peak and determined each compared school. Northern hemisphere southern countries had different seasonality...
Summary Establishing the diagnosis of Q fever ( C oxiella burnetii ) is important in directing application therapy to prevent severe manifestations infection. In A lberta, anada, presence high livestock density creates a significant risk infection, but date, there has been no comprehensive analysis local epidemiological trends and exposure patterns. Between 1998 2011, were 39 cases an overall adjusted case rate 0.087 per 100 000 person‐years. Cases identified most commonly during May–June...
Abstract Asymptomatic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported as a significant driver of COVID-19 outbreaks. Our hospital ward outbreak analysis suggests that comprehensive symptoms and signs assessment, in combination with adequate follow-up, allows more precise determination symptoms. infection was quite uncommon among adults this setting.