A5100327308- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Education, Safety, and Science Studies
- Renal and Vascular Pathologies
- Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Education and Learning Interventions
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Diverse Topics in Contemporary Research
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes
- Labor market dynamics and wage inequality
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Korean Urban and Social Studies
Inha University Hospital
2024-2025
Biomedical Research Institute
2024
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
2024
University of Toronto
2012-2024
British Columbia Children's Hospital
2020-2024
Seoul Veterans Hospital
2024
University Health Network
2010-2024
Toronto General Hospital
2013-2024
Korea Nazarene University
2018-2024
Canadian Patient Safety Institute
2024
Alterations in protein folding and the regulation of conformational states have become increasingly important to functionality key molecules signaling, cell growth, death. Molecular chaperones, because their properties quality control, afford flexibility proteins serve integrate stress-signaling events that influence aging a range diseases including cancer, cystic fibrosis, amyloidoses, neurodegenerative diseases. We describe here characteristics celastrol, quinone methide triterpene an...
<h3>Importance</h3> Solid-organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) are at greater risk of developing some cancers than the general population; however, because they also increased mortality from noncancer causes, effect transplantation on cancer is unclear. <h3>Objective</h3> To describe in SOTRs and to assess whether compared with population. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> Population-based cohort study patients who underwent solid-organ Ontario, Canada, between 1991 2010 85 557...
Vertebrate cells express a family of heat shock transcription factors (HSF1 to HSF4) that coordinate the inducible regulation genes in response diverse signals. HSF1 is potent and activated rapidly though transiently by shock, whereas HSF2 less active transcriptional regulator but can retain its DNA binding properties for extended periods. Consequently, differential activation various stresses may be critical survive repeated stress challenges provide mechanism more precise gene expression....
It remains uncertain whether kidney transplant recipients are a high-risk group for fracture.We conducted cohort study using Ontario, Canada health care databases to estimate the 3-, 5- and 10-year cumulative incidence of nonvertebral fracture (proximal humerus, forearm, hip) in adult between 1994 2009, stratifying by sex age (<50 versus ≥50 years) at transplant. We also assessed 3-year all locations (excluding skull, toes, fingers) falls, hip alone, compared nontransplant reference groups...
Abstract Introduction The Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is a widely used tool for assessing physical function in older adults, including those who experienced hip fracture. Traditionally, medical professionals perform the SPPB manually, which time-consuming and prone to subjective interpretation. However, recent technological advancements have introduced smart insoles that can automatically capture analyze data related gait balance, potentially offering more objective efficient...
Purpose Understanding gait as a measure of functionality in patients with nontraumatic lower extremity (LE) amputations across different racial groups is important for limb salvage outcomes. This study assesses parameters among Black and White individuals LE amputations. Methods Adults without open wounds who could safely ambulate pain were offered inclusion this from June 2021 to August 2024. Participants completed standardized 120-second walk test wearable sensors. Results Overall, 74...
Guidelines promote early fistula creation to avoid central venous catheter use. This practice may lead creations in patients who never receive dialysis. The objective of this study was estimate the risk nonuse with long-term follow-up.Administrative health data identified 1929 predialysis adults had their first between April 2002 and March 2006. Patients were followed for a minimum 2 years or until they began dialysis, received kidney transplant, died.The median follow-up times started died...
Background: Hospitalizations of chronic dialysis patients have not been previously studied at a national level in Canada. Understanding the scope and variables associated with hospitalizations will inform measures for improvement. Objective: To describe risk all-cause infection-related on dialysis. Design: Retrospective cohort study using health care administrative databases. Setting: Provinces territories across Canada (excluding Manitoba Quebec). Patients: Incident start date between...
Two strains of pink-coloured bacteria, 5516T-9(T) and 5516T-11(T), were isolated from an air sample collected in Korea. The taxonomic status these novel was investigated by means a polyphasic approach. Gram-positive, aerobic, non-spore-forming coccus-shaped bacteria. DNA G+C contents 5516T-11(T) 61.0 59.3 mol%, respectively. major isoprenoid quinone for both MK-8. Strain contained summed feature 3 (iso-C(15 : 0) 2-OH and/or C(16 1)omega7c), iso-C(17 1)omega9c, strain 3, C(17 1)omega8c C(15...
Solid organ transplant recipients have a high risk of keratinocyte carcinoma (non-melanoma skin cancer). Consensus-based guidelines recommend annual dermatological examination but the impact on cancer–related outcomes is unclear. We conducted population-based, retrospective, inception cohort study using administrative health databases in Ontario, Canada to evaluate association between adherence dermatology assessments (time-varying exposure) and carcinoma-related morbidity mortality after...
Significance Statement In Canada, access to kidney transplantation requires referral a transplant center, and selection of patients for is in part subjective process. The authors determined the incidence among incident with ESKD Canada. Only 17% were referred within 12 months starting dialysis, varied more than three-fold between provinces. Factors associated lower likelihood included older age, female sex, receiving dialysis >100 km from but not median household income or nonwhite race....
Advancements in regenerative medicine have highlighted the potential of decellularized extracellular matrix (ECM) as a scaffold for organ bioengineering. Although ECM major systems is well-recognized, studies focusing on angiogenic effects pancreatic are limited. This study investigates capabilities ECM, particularly its role promoting angiogenesis. Using Triton-X-100 solution, porcine pancreas was successfully decellularized, resulting significant reduction DNA content (97.1% removal) while...
Abstract This article studies how firms’ screening incentives in the labour market affect optimal design of social insurance programs and quantitatively assesses U.S. disability policies accounting for disabled. We develop an equilibrium search model where workers with different productivities have heterogeneous preferences over non-wage benefits firms cannot offer employment contract that explicitly depends on worker types. In this environment, may use contracts to screen out a certain type...
Introduction: Upon inquiring with medical students and urologists across Canada, it is evident that urology perceived as a maledominant specialty, among other stereotypes. These misperceptionsmay hamper the recruitment of best brightest trainees. With in mind, we surveyed at our institution to obtain an objective assessment their perception andto determine cause for misperceptions.Methods: A 25-factor, validated, anonymous, cross-sectional, selfreported, electronic survey was sent all...
<h3>Importance</h3> Health literacy has been shown to play an important role in transitions of care adult populations, with low health associated adverse outcomes. The the transition from pediatric less well studied. Among adolescents and young adults spina bifida, high rates unsuccessful have shown, but how patient affects readiness remains unknown. <h3>Objective</h3> To determine whether is bifida. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This cross-sectional study involved collection...
A novel strain S29T with high nitrogen fixing ability was isolated from surface-sterilized leaf tissues of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) growing in Science Park II, Singapore. On the basis 16S rRNA gene analysis and multilocus sequence typing rpoB, gyrB, infB atpD genes, a member genus Phytobacter, Phytobacter ursingii ATCC 27989T diazotrophicus LS 8T as its closest relatives. Unique biochemical features that differentiated relatives were to utilize melibiose, α-cyclodextrin, glycogen,...