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The Lifetime Exposures and Asthma Outcomes Projection Model (LEAP): A Platform for Improving Asthma Prevention in Canada
Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children in Canada. It has several main causes that…
View details2024Competition
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The link between cardiovascular and bone health: a randomized controlled trial of statins and exercise rehabilitation in post-menopausal women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and osteoporosis are major health problems in North America. CVD is the leading cause…
View details2004Competition
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The links between nutrient sensing, cell intrinsic metabolism and T cell function in immune-related diseases
Our focus is on the cellular fuels and building blocks that change immune cell functions. Our immune…
View details2022Competition
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The MaMS Study. Malignancy and Multiple Sclerosis: incidence and impact of beta-interferon treatment
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, which…
View details2007Competition
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The MTHFR C677T polymorphism and postpartum mental illness in at-risk women
Psychotic disorders (which include schizophrenia, schizoaffective and bipolar disorders) are common mental illnesses, affecting about 3 per…
View details2007Competition
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The neuroscience and molecular genetics of mosquito chemosensation
Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on the planet. Many species use sophisticated sensory systems, including smell and…
View details2021Competition
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The oxygen cascade as a therapeutic target in humans with hypoxic-ischemic brain injury
During a cardiac arrest the heart stops beating and blood flow to the brain stops, starving the…
View details2023Competition
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The pathways project: Evaluating the transition of psychiatric services from hospital to community
Deinstitutionalization is the process and implementation of the transition of mentally ill individuals to community-based care. Although…
View details2007Competition
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The public health impact of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea – a focus on work productivity, occupational injuries and motor vehicle crashes
Sleep is an integral part of our lives. Inadequate or poor quality nightly sleep has many adverse…
View details2004Competition
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The Road to Recovery Initiative (R2RI): A Prospective Evaluation of a Novel Program for the Delivery and Coordination of Addiction Care in a Canadian Setting
The consequences of substance use have had a devastating impact on British Columbia’s (BC) healthcare system. Since…
View details2023Competition
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The role of emotion regulation in borderline personality disorder and self-injury
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is among the most complex, misunderstood, and stigmatized mental health problems. It is…
View details2011Competition
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The role of insect immune peptides in limiting disease transmission by vectors
Vector-borne diseases – diseases spread to humans by insect vectors – pose serious health problems worldwide. Malaria,…
View details2004Competition
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