A5046501777- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Cancer, Lipids, and Metabolism
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
University of British Columbia
2014-2023
University of Alberta
2021-2022
Adrenal insufficiency (AI) is an uncommon, life-threatening disorder requiring lifelong treatment with steroid therapy and special attention to prevent adrenal crisis. Little known about the prevalence of AI in Canada or healthcare utilization rates by these patients.We aimed assess burden Alberta, Canada.This study used a population-based, retrospective administrative health data approach identify patients diagnosis over 5-year period evaluated emergency outpatient rates, dispense records,...
Introduction: A reninoma (juxtaglomerular cell tumor) is a rare cause of secondary hypertension that can present with headaches alongside the triad severe hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis. Case Presentation: We describe case 15-year-old previously healthy girl who presented hypertensive urgency had moderate hyponatremia, elevated aldosterone renin levels. Abdominal ultrasound MRI contrast revealed unilateral mass localized to right kidney. Despite treatment her she...