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Impact of prostate cancer subtypes on bone remodeling and microarchitecture in metastatic lesions of the spine: A combined cellular, genetic and mineralization study
One in nine men will develop prostate cancer (PC) in their lifetime. Although modern therapies have increased…
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Investigating sex differences in dyspnea across the spectrum of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) results in breathlessness, reduced activity level and quality of life. The number…
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Paediatric spinal cord injury in Canada: Using administrative claims data to examine long-term health outcomes and healthcare utilization
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is defined as damage to the spinal cord that results from traumatic…
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Programming bordetella pertussis to produce novel vaccines
Pertussis (whooping cough) continues to be a problem despite high vaccination coverage against Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium…
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The effect of temperature on brain bioenergetic stress in hypoxia
Cooling the brain is a therapeutic strategy to protect it from stress. The long-held belief is that…
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Endothelial calcium dynamics regulating cerebrovascular function and capillary stalling in the healthy and diabetic brain
The brain is a metabolically demanding organ . Mismatch between blood flow and demand (from neurons) leads…
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Engineering Platelets using therapeutic mRNA
Platelet cells are routinely transfused during treatment of a range of conditions, due to their specialized roles…
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Honouring all our relations: Advancing health and wellness of uncounted Indigenous peoples in BC through addressing gaps in population health and wellness reporting
Reporting on population health is important to monitor trends, identify priorities, and track progress to address inequities.…
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Mapping chronic social isolation-induced brain activation in mice with machine learning-based phenotyping of behavioral deficits to pilot translational assessment of psychomotor disturbance
Loneliness is becoming increasingly recognized as a serious threat to mental health. Social isolation is detrimental to…
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Optimizing protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus in infancy
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the number one cause of hospitalizations and death for severe respiratory infections…
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Synthetic feedback control of TCR signaling to guide T cell development in vitro
T cells are an important component of our body’s adaptive immune system, helping to identify and overcome…
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The effect of a telehealth chair-based exercise intervention on motor function in stroke survivors with a mobility impairment
Physical activity plays a key role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, approximately 7% of Canadians live…
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