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Volume and Shape of the Caudate Nucleus and Putamen as Biomarkers for Parkinson's Disease Progression
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Symptoms include shaking, muscle stiffness, speech…
View details2007Competition
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Walking away from depression: Leveraging physical activity to treat symptoms and improve well-being in individuals with major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (“MDD”) is a chronic condition characterized by sadness and loss of pleasure. MDD is…
View details2021Competition
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Wealthy and healthy: Socioeconomic status (SES) and syndemics
Co-infections with sexually transmitted infections and blood borne infections (STIBBI) are common among people living with HIV.…
View details2015Competition
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What Causes Parkinson's Disease? An Epidemiologic Analysis of Occupational Exposures
An estimated 100,000 Canadians have Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the body and brain, causing…
View details2007Competition
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What happens after conventional treatment? Investigating the feasibility of a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modality for breast cancer survivors
It is estimated that there are well over 10.5 million cancer survivors in North America and over…
View details2008Competition
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What makes women healthy? Examining social inequalities and women's health
In her PhD research Dr. Colleen Reid examined how poverty and exclusion influence the health of marginalized…
View details2003Competition
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Wheelchair use by nursing home residents: An exploration of the relationship between wheelchair use, activity participation and quality of life
It’s been estimated that more than half of nursing home residents use wheelchairs as their primary means…
View details2007Competition
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When does culture make a difference? Exploring the influence of culture in palliative and end of life care
Canada has a large and growing multicultural population with different perspectives on health and illness. This brings…
View details2008Competition
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When poor construction leads to destruction: How do structural defects in the light-sensing cells of the eye cause blindness?
Retinal degenerative disorders are inherited diseases that affect tens of thousands of Canadians. The effects are devastating;…
View details2019Competition
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Who “crashes” onto dialysis? Impact of social determinants of health on renal patients’ access to dialysis treatment
Despite the fact that chronic kidney disease almost always presents warning signs, 30-50 percent of new renal…
View details2003Competition
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Who has Epilepsy in British Columbia?
According to national surveys, an estimated 30 per cent of Canadian children between six and 18 years…
View details2006Competition
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Who works in rural areas?: Experiences and characteristics shared by long term health care professionals working in rural areas of Northern British Columbia
The recruitment and retention of health care professionals is one of the most pressing challenges facing the…
View details2007Competition
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