- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Infant Nutrition and Health
Memorial University of Newfoundland
2016-2023
Objective: The objective of this paper is to outline key principles required for a knowledge translation (KT) strategy on concussion education medical trainees and physicians promote retention practice change. Design: Qualitative review the literature utilizing Canadian Institute Health Research (CIHR) Knowledge Action (KTA) Cycle as framework. Results: Medical appears be increasing, but many gaps persist. Although guidelines standardized assessments have been developed, are either not aware...
Creatine synthesis in neonates demands high amounts of its precursors, arginine and methionine. Parenteral nutrition (PN) is typically marginal these amino acids devoid creatine. The present study investigated the effectiveness creatine supplementation PN compared to with arginine, methionine unmethylated intermediate guanidinoacetic acid (GAA). goal this was determine if or GAA can spare and/or for other functions. Yucatan miniature‐piglets (6–10 d old; n=31) were fed 1 5 elemental diets:...
Introduction: Patients with decompensated cirrhosis have increased hospitalizations causing a higher risk of acquiring infections caused by multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO). MDRO lead to delayed appropriate treatment morbidity, and mortality in the cirrhotic population. We aimed determine prevalence extrapolate implication this may on empiric antimicrobial patients hospitalized Newfoundland Labrador (NL). Methods: history cultures admitted an acute care facility Eastern Health Region NL...
Background: Research has shown that concussion education in a proportion of Canadian medical school curriculums is lacking. The objective this study was to measure knowledge among trainees, while comparing the impact lecture-based and clinical learning on their scores. Methods: A validated survey distributed MS1, MS2, MS3, MS4 students, as well post-graduate learners family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine. Results: Participants with experience (MS3 + Residents) scored significantly...